Holiday Nutrition Tips:
As the holiday season nears make sure that you are nourishing your
body with adequate amounts of the following nutrients. It can be so
easy to let your health slip this time of year. That is precisely why
January is the busiest month for the health and wellness industry!
Everyone is atoning for the “health sins” of the holiday season. By
making smart food choices and supplementing with the following food
and nutrients, you can enjoy a guilt free holiday season!
What are some of the foods and nutrients that we
need most?
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids - Omega-3 Fatty Acids
such as EPA and DHA are vital to cardiovascular health and have been
shown to lower triglyceride levels, raise “good” (HDL) cholesterol
and even lower blood pressure. Omega-3 Fatty Acids also have
anti-inflammatory properties and have been used to treat arthritis
patients. The richest source of these essential fatty acids is Cod
Liver Oil.
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- Vitamin D - Current research indicates
vitamin D deficiency plays a role in causing 17 varieties of cancer,
heart disease, stroke, hypertension, autoimmune diseases, diabetes,
depression, chronic pain, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, muscle
weakness, muscle wasting, birth defects and periodontal disease. The
best food source of vitamin D are fish oils like Cod Liver Oil.
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- Vitamin A - Vitamin A promotes healthy
surface linings of the eyes and the respiratory, urinary, and
intestinal tracts. When those linings break down, it becomes easier
for bacteria to enter the body and cause infection. Vitamin A also
helps the skin and mucous membranes function as a barrier to
bacteria and viruses. Cod Liver Oil contains three times more
Vitamin A per unit weight than any other common food.
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- Probiotics - Probiotics are the beneficial
bacteria found in the digestive tract that are essential for
digesting food and absorbing nutrients into the bloodstream. When
present in the digestive tract they line the wall of the intestines,
crowding out bad bacteria and allowing the food you eat to be
readily digested and absorbed. The best food sources of probiotics
are raw and fermented foods.
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- Enzymes - Digestive enzymes work in the
mouth, esophagus and stomach to break down the proteins, fats and
carbohydrates in food so that they are more easily digested. Foods
that are processed, pasteurized or cooked are devoid of enzymes,
forcing the body to provide the enzymes necessary to digest them.
Raw and fermented foods are the best food sources of enzymes.
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- Green foods - this class of foods which
include cereal grasses are among the most nutrient dense in the
world. USDA statistics say that 90% of Americans do not get enough
servings of fruits and vegetables.
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- Whole-Food Vitamins & Minerals - Most
of our diets are deficient in many essential vitamins & minerals,
from the over use of “convenience foods”, not eating enough variety
of whole foods, and a stressful lifestyle. By supplementing with a
whole-food multi-vitamin & mineral supplement, you can ensure that
you are getting the vitamins & minerals your body needs, even when
you are unable to eat perfectly.
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