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7 TIPS FOR IMPROVING FOOD NUTRITION

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FOOD NUTRITION

A nutrient rich diet is the backbone of wellness, both physical and psychological. Whether you’re responding to day to day stresses, or requiring your body to respond on a professional level, accessing nutrition through your food intake is a great step in improving daily health.

  1. Buying food produced by a large company means sacrificing quality, especially in the meat industry. Fast food companies and cheap cuts of meat are sourced from confined animal feeding operations, meaning they’re loaded with growth hormones. Try to improve the quality of your meat, eggs and dairy. First move to hormone free, then, transition to organic.
  2. Visit the Environmental Working Group’s website and read up about the Dirty Dozen; a list of fruits and veggies with the highest pesticide concentrations. If you are thinking of buying organic, this is the best place to start. Our soils are depleted, we’re not absorbing the nutrients our parents did.
  3. Spend a little more time slow cooking. For example, use a crock pot for soups during the coming winter season. Nuking our food in a microwave causes a change in it’s chemical structure. According to Dr. Joseph Mercola; “Another problem with microwave ovens is that carcinogenic toxins can leach out of your plastic and paper containers/covers, and into your food.”
  4. Recognize and eliminate genetically modified foods. According to the Environmental Working Group, the top foods to avoid are; corn and corn derived ingredients, soybean and soybean derived ingredients, sugar and vegetable oils,
  5. Remove all trans-fats from your diet. This includes margarine, vegetable shortening, and partially hydrogenated vegetable oils. Kiss those doughnuts goodbye. Choose either organic olive oil, olive oil produced in California, coconut oil or butter.
  6. Upgrade the quality of breads. Find ancient grains, organic where possible. Our modern bread producing process removes nutrient rich oils for the sake of freshness. Some commercial breads contain gmo’s and trans-fats.
  7. Remove aluminum cooking pans and aluminum foil. It leaches into food and helps to cause dementia. Aluminum is also found in make-up and deodorants.

 

Food Nutrition To Do List

  • If you live in the Big Bear Valley, you can support your health and the Middle School, by joining their produce club.  https://www.farm2mountain.com/
  • Make sure your water is purified of chemicals like fluoride.
  • Start a physical exercise plan.

HEALTH AND STAMINA – 9 TIPS FOR 2017

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Health and Stamina

Improve Your Overall Health and Stamina
with this 9 Point List.

Studies show a link between cardiovascular stamina and a strong immune system health. You may need to cheat at times, but remember, you’re looking for long term lifestyle improvement. As the immune system gains strength, you’ll find you attract few colds, have more energy, and generally feel better.

 

1. Anti-Inflammatory

Doctors will tell you inflammation is the cause of many of our diseases and complaints. Coffee, spicy foods, sugar and alcohol (covered later) are big contributors to inflammation in the body. Add anti-inflammatory foods to your diet such as turmeric and flax seed.

 

2. Reduce Chemical Contact

We suggest you reduce chemical contact by changing as many of your cleaning products to natural cleaning products as soon as possible. This includes dishwashing soaps, shampoos, makeup, and body washes, to name a few.

 

3. Increase Consumption of Organics

Replace as many of your foods with organic products. If you feel restricted by budgetary concerns, begin with your meat and dairy. That will have the highest impact since most confined area feeding operations pump their animals full of hormones; not to mention inhumane conditions. Visit the Environment Working Group‘s website and download a copy of their dirty dozen. Foods like strawberries and apples have the highest rate of pesticides.

 

4. Eliminate White Sugar

White sugar has been genetically modified for years now. Studies show that genetic modification impacts gut health. Sugar also causes inflammation and causes the liver to overwork.

 

5. Give Yourself Good Oils

The best oils to eat are organic coconut oils, olive oil and butter. Avoid genetically modified vegetable oils and hydrogenated oils. Modern pastries are made with the cheapest oils possible. Find healthier sources and make your own when possible.

 

6. Filter Your Water

Fluoride is a recognized neurotoxin. Find a good filter and add it to your water system. If you can filter the entire house, that’s optimal; otherwise, at least take care of the kitchen area.

 

7. Move a Little More

Those that exercise see increased long term clarity and longevity. Exercise promotes cardiovascular health and has been shown to improve mood. Walking is a great place to begin. Make plans to get outside and breathe several times a week!

 

8. Plan Time to Relax

Stress weakens our immune system. Remember to give some time to yourself. Whether it’s a cup of tea and Netflix or time out in nature; renew yourself physically, mentally and spiritually.

 

9. Reduce Alcohol Consumption

Alcohol is a strong source of inflammation. It spikes the blood sugar and causes the liver to overwork. We’re not saying you have to eliminate it entirely, but be sure you’re not abusing it; and reduce it, if you have health issues.

Remember, your health and stamina are in your control. you can improve your health and increase your stamina by taking a few steps at a time. Don’t overwhelm yourself.