Here is a great article summarizing foods that may protect our skin from sun damage. Think colorful fruits and veggies such as carrots, tomatoes, apples, etc. I like all of the author’s recommendations EXCEPT soy–please avoid, or at least limit, soy consumption. Happy Summer!
Nutrition and Diet
Breakfast for the Brain!
When we skip breakfast, our brains suffer. Thinking and learning suffer. So pack your breakfast the night before and eat before school or work! I would avoid the grain-based breakfasts–think hard-boiled eggs, slices of chicken, nut butter with fruit, Greek (or homemade!) yogurt, smoothie, etc. Read more here.
Strawberries Top EWG’s Dirty Dozen
Love those sweet strawberries that are starting to hit the grocery stores? Please limit consumption to organic only–strawberries are among the “dirtiest” produce on EWG’s Dirty Dozen list. Non-organic versions contain carbendazim (a hormone disruptor), bifenthrin (a possible carcinogen), and up to 17 other pesticides. Better yet, find a spot […]
Low Fat Milk? Not the Healthy Choice
I’ve long been advocating for eating food the way it is provided naturally. In other words, there is nothing that humankind has done to improve the nutrition and health value of natural foods. The same is true of milk–not that I believe we need to be drinking it. But that […]
Getting Enough Protein?
Protein is an essential micronutrient to our overall health. And adequate amounts are key–it can even reduce food cravings while supporting growth of hair, nails, and muscles. For a 150-pound person, your average daily protein consumption should be about 55 g. Check out this article for more information.
Eat for Sleep!
Here is a list of foods that may help promote quality sleep. Please remember magnesium sources, too, such as dark green leafy vegetables (cooked), avocado, and apricots.
Foods for Heart Health
Here is a list of some delicious foods that also support heart health! Do be sure that your oats are gluten-free, though 🙂
Combining Foods for Better Health
Please check out this article about some tasty food combinations that support our overall health!
Toxic Sugar Levels Possible Even with So-Called Healthy Diets
I’ll cut to the bottom-line: if you or your kids are eating packaged foods, you/they are likely consuming more than the recommended maximum amount of 12 grams added sugar. Avoid packaged foods. Stick to the periphery of the grocery store–for example, produce and butcher areas. And eat a vegetable-based diet […]
Less Sugar, Less Meat–New Guidelines
I’m attaching an article summarizing new guidelines. Mine remain: a diet primarily consisting of vegetables and leafy greens, some fruit, some healthfully raised protein and fat sources, and minimal (if any) grain, and no sugar.
