A healthy diet is the bodies best support system. We eat every day, so let your foods feed your healthy side. Winter Blues Fix: Replace refined carbs with whole grains. Increase your intake of Vit D. The comfort foods, we warm up to in cold weather, are often loaded with fats, refined sugars and carbs. Try whole grains; like oatmeal, brown rice and quinoa, releasing energy gradually over the course of 3-4 hours. Avoid the “spike and dips” in energy…
We are all trying to shop smarter and less frequently. Here are some suggestions from nutrition experts to get the heathy foods you need, without extending you time in the store. Yes, there is a COVID benefit to shopping only 2-3 times a month. Make a list. Arrange the list according to the store layout. Don’t go shopping hungry. Create a colorful cart. Seek a colorful variety of produce, dark leafy greens, red apples, oranges, squash and eggplant. Embrace the…
Small things, big impact. Nutrition and other lifestyle measures influence immune strength and susceptibility to infectious diseases. Now, more than ever, there is every reason to put what we do know about foods and immune defenses to use. While we have been such good hand washer, anti-bacterial wipers and door knob cleaners our immune system has had nothing to do. Start to power it up, read more. Little seeds can make a big difference. Sunflower seeds are a rich source…
Your body uses protein to build and repair tissues. You use protein to make enzymes, hormones, and other body chemicals. Protein is an important building block of bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood. For starters, protein is critical for every cell in our body. It helps build nails, hair, bones and muscles. It can also help you feel fuller longer than eating foods without protein. ✔Evidence indicates that protein intake greater than RDA can improve muscle mass, strength, and function…
Had a meltdown recently? COVID has increased our stress, anger and fear, which are the basis of most meltdowns. All meltdowns have in common a loss of emotional control and a sense of helplessness. They occur when we no longer have the emotional resources to deal with them. So, let’s take a look at how to adjust our approach and replenish our resources. Not all meltdowns are created equal. When bad ones start to come frequently, interfere with our life,…
Living in the world of COVID brings stress and uncertainty and that put strain on your heart. Here are some suggestions to stay healthy in the coming months. All of these suggestions help support your immune system, so it will be there to support you when you need it in tip top shape. Don’t smoke, as it clogs up our lung filtering system. Keep blood pressure under control by managing your weight, exercise, eat a healthy diet and take, if…
How is your COVID Survival Kit holding up? Months ago, we all got on the bandwagon to have our COVID survival kits packed and ready. None of us packed enough for this long, right? How depleted has yours become? As we move into colder, darker winter months, let’s refresh. We need to be aware of long-term effects, everyone is having with the prolonged effects like, isolation. As we grow up, the cost of our happiness increases. These last months have…
Our population is a target for phony treatments and fake contact tracing. Here are some recommendations, from HealthShare, to stay safe. 1. Both the FDA and Federal Trade commission have issued warning for countless false ads for essential oils, homeopathic products, ozone, and high dose vitamin therapies, even a “silver solution” that would “cure” COVID. Always check with your personal physician. 2.Fincancial and identity scams have exploded. By August 2020 the FTC had received over 80,00 confirmed reports of fraud…
A Healthy Mnemonic for BRAIN FOOD Be sure to include everything for the healthiest shopping list! * Extra important in our COVID 19 Fight. BRAIN FOODS B is for berries for added fiber. R is for rainbow of colors in fruits and veggies. A is for antioxidants to support immune system*. I is for Include lean proteins for brain focus. * N is for nuts (unsalted/ raw) a great source of nutrients. F is for fermented foods to feed our…