This is an interesting article on how our babies begin their learning while still in the womb. If you are pregnant, continue to eat healthfully, and include spiritual and mental “nutrition”, too. For your health and that of your baby! 🙂
Nutrition and Diet
Spice Up Your Life!!
Love this article which reviews some of the health benefits of spices. Read on and spice it up!!
Encourage your children to get outdoors.
Recent research indicates that low Vitamin D is associated with childhood obesity. Encourage your children to play outdoors to receive natural source of Vitamin D–they will tend to get more exercise, too. Cod liver oil is another great source of Vit. D.
The Politics of Junk Food
This link provides “food for thought” on the politics of our junk food. Choose whole foods, please, for your health!!
Omega-3’s and Brain Health
Although this isn’t new information, this study again confirms the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids for brain health. In general, I recommend 1 tablespoon daily of a high quality cod liver oil. Good over-the-counter brands include Carlson and Nordic Naturals. PLEASE NOTE: there are some medications and conditions which may […]
Eggs and Chicken May Help Memory
Foods rich in choline may help improve your memory. Eggs are among the highest in choline, but limit consumption to those from naturally raised chickens only. Read more here!
Eating Vegetables and Fruits Also Associated with Prevention of Strokes
More research supporting the benefits of eating vegetables and fruits! Include 9 servings in your diet daily!! To Your Health!
Homemade soup
Now is a GREAT time to create your own homemade soups with leftover broths from your Thanksgiving dinner. Make a large batch and freeze in glass containers (suitable for freezing, of course!) for future meals. I like to put mine in individually-sized containers for yummy and nutritious homemade lunches at […]
Healthy Beef
Here is another web post regarding the benefits of EXCLUSIVELY grass-fed beef. Keep in mind that marketers know that we are starting to look for 100% grass-fed beef and are including “grass-fed” on their labels–remember, any cow standing in a field is eating grass!! Just make sure that it wasn’t […]
OHSU and Brain Health
OHSU is hosting a number of seminars on brain health–click here to learn more!
