Make Your Macros Count
One easy way to add more nutrients to your body is by adjusting your daily macronutrient ratios. Try to consume foods of at least five different natural colors each day. Additionally, be cautious with dairy, as cow’s milk is an allergen and humans are the only species to drink another animal’s milk in adulthood. Make sure to drink at least half your weight in ounces of water every day.
Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck While Grocery Shopping
To get the most out of your groceries, avoid toxic exposures to your food. This can be done by buying organic foods whenever possible, choosing grass-fed and grass-finished beef, selecting wild-caught seafood instead of farm-raised, and thoroughly scrubbing and rinsing produce before consumption.
Cooking for Immune Support
Reduce food waste and boost nutrient content by saving vegetable scraps in the freezer to make vegetable stock. Using vegetable broth instead of water when cooking rice or other dishes can enhance the nutritional value of your meals.
Food as Medicine Vs. Poison
Research shows that our brain relies on nutrients such as Omega-3 fatty acids, amino acids, antioxidants, Vitamins B and D, zinc, and magnesium to promote mental health. Eating a traditional whole foods diet, such as the Mediterranean Diet, can be protective against mental disorders. In contrast, processed foods high in calories and low in nutrition not only contribute to the obesity epidemic, but also increase the prevalence of chronic diseases and mental health disorders. To protect your health and that of your loved ones, it’s important to be an informed and conscious consumer.
Disclaimer: Always consult a trained healthcare professional for personalized dietary recommendations regarding specific health conditions and lifestyle goals. For more information, check out the entire presentation, including Chi-nergy information, from LynnMarie the Barefoot Doctor.
