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The
economy has become a major topic for almost everyone with whom I speak. And
the bad news may just be beginning if we are to believe what many experts are
telling us. That means that taking care of your own health, including your
nutritional needs, is more important than ever! You cannot control the
economy, but you can control what you put into your mouth and you can
control much of your environment and lifestyle. Instead of focusing on the
negative, let’s focus on the positive! You can eat well and be
healthy without breaking the bank. Many of us have suffered through
watching a loved one grow old and feeble, and we know that the classical
insurance plans are very expensive and not having insurance has bankrupted
many families. But, if you start to prepare your bod y
for aging right now (regardless of your age), this will be the best
insurance plan you could ever get, and it’s quite affordable! In this Newsletter
we give you tips on how you can be healthy without spending a lot of
dollars that you may not have right now. Our goal is to make healthy eating
a no-brainer.
You
can begin by cleaning out your kitchen, tossing out as many unhealthy items
as you can. An easy rule to remember is this: single ingredient foods such
as apples, chicken, olive oil, etc. are keepers. Packaged foods with long
lists of hard to pronounce ingredients go into the trash. You will notice
that most contain more than 7% of calories from saturated fat or more than
10% of calories from sugar. Also, throw out all oils such as vegetable
oils, canola oil, spreads, margarines, and anything that says hydrogenated
or partially hydrogenated.
Here
are a few examples of nutrient packed foods which can help you fight
disease, feel more energetic and even help you lose weight. My suggestions
revolve around the red hue of the color wheel as we celebrate the month of
February, the month dedicated to the heart.
1.
Tomatoes: at this time of year tomato sauce would be
a better substitute since tomatoes cannot be grown locally in most climates
around the USA. Tomatoes and the sauces are loaded with Lycopene which
makes your skin look younger and keeps your heart healthy. A Harvard study
found that women with the most Lycopene in their blood reduced their risk
of a heart attack by 34%! Lycopene is also an important nutrient for
prevention of prostate and eye problems.
2.
Dried plums or prunes: these are packed with
polyphenols, plant chemicals that have been shown to boost bone density by
stimulating your bone-building cells.
3.
Salmon: you’ll get all the heart-smart omega 3’s you
need in a day from just 3 oz. But always remember wild caught, never farm
raised!
4.
Apples: they contain Quercetin, and antioxidant that
may reduce your risk of lung cancer.
5.
Dried tart red cherries: researchers at Michigan
State University found their potent anthocyanins help control blood sugar,
reduce insulin and lower cholesterol.
6.
Strawberries, raspberries, cranberries: they’re loaded
with ellagitannins which are phytochemicals that may halt the growth of
cervical and colon cancer. But again, please remember, only organic!
7.
Pomegranate and acai juice: a glass or two of these
anthocyanin rich berry juices can dramatically boost the amount of
antioxidants in your blood. (Organic red wine does the same thing including
lots of Resveratrol which is a super anti-aging antioxidant.)
So
during this heart healthy month try to take a small but doable step that
will help you eat better forever. It really is about changing our habits
and that begins with baby steps. Just from these few food suggestions you
can create a wonderful but healthy meal for your Valentine!
Most
of these points do not involve taking supplements. Taking supplements will
make you healthy faster and easier. But you can do it yourself by
eating right for your Nutritional Type and following what we have presented
in this Newsletter. (For more information about finding out your
Nutritional Type, please either visit our Web Site or give us a call.)
In
our March Newsletter we will focus on some of the green (St. Patty’s Day)
foods that you can add to your new and improved food list.
Please
tell your family, friends, co-workers, and everyone you know to please sign
up for the Newsletter Pathways to Optimal Health at www.wholebodyhealth.us and tell
them it’s free!
As
always, your questions, comments, and suggestions are welcomed!
All of Dr. Baldwin’s recommendations are based on
solid scientific research. However,
no one Nutritional Plan will work for ever person, nor will any one
Nutritional Plan work for every disease or degenerative condition. Pathways is not a substitute for
proper medical diagnosis of conditions which may require medical or
surgical intervention. Our
Diagnostic System allows us to treat the person with the condition and not
the condition that has the person.
Our program is not simply a weight loss program. It is a program intended to help
the client learn how he or she can attain optimal health and
wellness with a healthy immune system.
We maintain that everyone should be able to live life to the fullest
and enjoy each day of life. To get in touch with us, dial 410-326-6690 and
we will be only too happy to help you!
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