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Feb 11, 2010

In the Raw…and Loving It!

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YUM YUM!!!

Well as some of you may know, I have been in school at IIN , The Institute for Integrative Nutrition, since the beginning of October 2009. I am doing the distance learning program since the school is in New York. One major thing my school emphasizes is bio-individuality. You see, there are over 125 dietary theories, all can be proven effective or “right.” IIN is not there to teach us who is “good” or “bad” or “right” or “wrong.” Their main concern is that we learn about all of the different dietary theories, try them on for size, and decide for ourselves what works best for our own lives, and the lives of our clients, based on bio-individuality. Therefore, I have become fascinate with eating a RAW-Vegan diet. I may eat fish once every week or two, b ut for the most part, NO ANIMAL products in my diet. I absolutely love eating this way. I have lost almost 10 pounds and feel fantastic, which is most important of all.

I know that eating this way is not necessarily good for everyone, however, I am going to list 10 of my favorite healthy snacks, that you can blend into your day to see how they make you feel:)

1) Raw Revolution bars- buy at Trader Joes or Whole Foods

2) Pure bars- buy at Trader Joes or Whole Foods

3) 1/2 organic, raw cucumber and 1/4 cup of raw, organic mixed nuts

4) 1 small green apple with raw, organic almond or peanut butter

5) 2 stalks of organic, raw celery and raw, organic almond or peanut butter 

6) Sliced organic Cucumber, sliced organic tomato with lemon, olive oil, sea salt and chopped garlic or garlic powder

7) raw, organic sunflower seeds and dried organic cranberries mixed into a trail mix
8) 1-2 slices of lightly toasted Ezekiel bread or Ezekiel wraps dipped in organic humus

9) raw, organic kale chips or flax crackers (buy at Whole Foods) with organic humus

10) organic *blueberries, strawberries, mulberries, goji berries and bananas, mixed together with raw, organic oats and organic almond milk

These may sound extremely healthy nutty to a lot of you, but I challenge you to look for them at Trader Joes, Whole Foods, or your local health food grocery store. You’d be amazed at how good healthy can taste. Also, I use to be a sugar and carb-a-phobe, but I have since learned that if you eat the right kind of carbs and sugar, that are high quality foods, you really do not have to worry. Ok that’s all I got for now. Please leave your questions and comments here! Here’s To Your Health!!!

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Jan 8, 2010

It’s 2010- “New Years Resolutions”

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Hey everyone! I hope you all had a really nice holiday break. It’s now 2010 ans I know that there are hundreds of thousands of people who are kicking off another new year with another list of resolutions. Are you one of them? What are some of the things you wish to accomplish for yourself this year? How do you think you can make this year different, and actually see all your goals through to the end of completion? I think that it feels so great to actually make progress. Getting fit and healthy is definitely a process, so please remember that it’s always about progress, not perfection. You don’t want to stress yourself out. It’s important to set realistic goals, and to add in healthy habits that work well with your schedule and your life. By adding the good stuff in, the not so good stuff begins to fall away. However, being healthy is a main priority, because without it, we have nothing!

Today I want to keep it simple. I want to leave you with 5 nutrition tips that you should begin implementing into your life immediately if you want to get healthy and look and feel better. Start with these 5 things, and when you are consistent, then you can take the next step and get even healthier and hotter!

1) ONLY BUY ORGANIC!!!!! Especially if you eat dairy and meat, only buy them if they are organic. Produce as well. This is so important I cannot stress it enough. Foods that are not organic are either full of poisons from pesticides and chemicals, or they are genetically modified with hormones, antibiotics and steroids, or all the above. If you read the lists of what is found in non-organic food when tested, you would be appalled. Believe me…you do not want that stuff in your bodies!!!!! You really “ARE what you eat.”

2) Eat one large organic, raw salad per day. That means a salad with nothing cooked in it. So for example: Lettuce, spinach, celery, cucumber, tomato, carrot, radish, maybe apple or berries (all organic ingredients of course) with olive oil, lemon, pepper, garlic powder and sea salt for flavor.

3) Get in tune with your body. PAY ATTENTION to how you feel after you eat everything!!! It’s so important to do this because your body knows what it needs and the more you tune in and pay attention to what it feels, the more you will begin to understand its communication with you about what to eat and what not to eat. Our bodies are magnificent and brilliant and when you tune in, your intuition  will be your own personal nutrition guide!!!

4) Drink Water!!!! Most people these days are walking around dehydrated. Do not drink tap water either. Buy bottled water or install a filtering system. Water from the tap cannot be trusted. Drink water from a bottle for a week, and then try to drink tap water. You will taste a huge difference! Try to drink at least 1-2 liters a day. Also, *recycle your plastic bottles if you buy bottled water :-)

5) Stick to eating mostly or all WHOLE FOODS. Foods that are still in their natural form, have not been processed and tinkered with by man, and are the most nutrient rich foods. That means our bodies know what to do with them, and can break them down and use them for fuel much easier. Packaged, processed foods will encourage disease and fat storage in the body. Stick to the outsides of the grocery store…fruits, veggies, whole grains.

If you have any questions please leave them for me here. I am really serious about this. People must realize what is happening to them as a result of the food quality they are consuming. It is killing us. Please take your health seriously. You are too beautiful and special to waste away on junk! Here’s To Your Health!!!

Below are some good resources to check out:

http://www.living-foods.com/articles/davidinterview.html

http://www.foodpolitics.com/

http://www.foodincmovie.com/about-the-issues.php

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Dec 22, 2009

Happy Holidays- “4 Esteemable Acts to Take into the NEW YEAR!!!”

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Merry Christmas! - From MotivateUs.com

Happy Holidays everyone!!! Wooo Hooo, this has been quite a year for me. I have been extra busy lately, as we near the end of the year, because lots of people have been wanting to jump-start their New Year’s resolutions early!!! Therefore I have been doing a ton of wellness coaching, personal training, and speaking. I recently gave an amazing talk at the Bodhi Tree, called “Changing from the Inside Out.” I did that talk with my colleague Devon Crabtree. Last sunday I was also invited to speak, by the Nohopreneurs, a North Hollywood entrepreneur meet-up group. Today I will talk about the material I gave to them called “4 Esteemable Acts.”

You see there are four things that, if you do them, will assure you a happier and healthier life. Lets’s Begin!

1) Proper nourishment through nutrition:

- Use a technique called “Crowding Out.” It’s not always easy to switch your diet by taking away everything you love. Therefore, Crowding Out focuses on adding in really healthy choices into your daily food intake, and naturally the not so healthy options will fall away. Also stick to organic products, especially when buying meat and dairy products. Another great tip is to eat and drink at least 3-4 servings of greens, 2-3 servings of whole grains, and 1 liter of water a day.

2) Exercise for your Soul!

-Excerise should be used as a tool to connect to something greater than yourself. It’s a time during the day, just for you, away from the hustle and bustle of life. Just Do It! Find something that speaks to you, such as a dance class, or a walk or hike, or maybe you like to run, lift weights or do yoga. I personally like to mix it up and do them all:)

3) Have FUN!!!

-This is sooooo important to our well-being! We all need to ENJOY our lives. If we don’t allow ourselves to play, what is the point of all the hard work??? Do 1 special thing for yourself each week. Take no less than an hour each week, just to do something completely different. Go to a museum, draw a picture in a park, see a movie, go enjoy the ballet. Whatever it is that makes you happy…do it!!! You will be much more productive and happy as a result.

4) REST.

-So many of us take rest for granted, myself included. This is not something we can shave time off of, if we need a little more time to work or play, or whatever. Certain types of play can serve as rest, but the rest I’m talking about here, is meditation and sleep. Give yourself at least 5 minutes a day of quiet time, to separate yourself from all your crazy thoughts. Also, figure out, and be honest, how much sleep you truly need to function correctly, and stick up for it. We are like computers…if we don’t get shut down often enough or for long enough periods of time, we will begin to slow down and funky things will start to happen.

I guarantee if you add these 4 things into your life tomorrow, or heck, today, you will be well on your way to a leaner, more productive, happier and healthier YOU! If you have any questions or comments, please leave them here for me on the blog. See you in the New Year! Heare’s To Your Health!!!

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Nov 24, 2009

Nutrition Tuesday- “Healthy Shopping- Part 2″

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Hey all! I am back this week with part two of how to shop healthy for you and your family. Here’s the thing…it just fascinates me to learn how I can literally look better, age slower, heal myself, and feel amazing, just by knowing what to eat and doing what I know. The things we eat effect the way we think, and the way we think effects EVERYTHING in our lives!!! If you want to live a fitter life, you must start by changing what you eat, and that will then begin to make bigger shifts in you internally, and result in the manifestation of a life beyond your wildest dreams today. Is that something you want??? I’m going to assume that’s a yes, and continue with the 2nd half of how to shop for good quality, healthy produce, what to look for, and why to eat certain fruits and veggies.

Fist of all, fruits and veggies are seasonal. It’s important to eat the produce that is in season for a few reasons. Eating in season will assure you get tastier produce, and your body will get much more of what Nature intends for you at that time of year. Also, in season foods are less expensive. Depending on where you live, and the climate, there will be certain foods to look for to compliment your environment, thus giving your body everything it needs. Check out this link to learn more : http://blog.integrativenutrition.com/2008/04/16/seasonal-eating_43/

For example, spring time fruits and veggies are lighter, uplifting, and refreshing. They are meant to balance out the heavier foods we eat in the winter. Some foods that come into season for the spring are avocados, asparagus, lettuce, and sprouts. In the summer, it is best to eat foods like watermelon, peaches, raspberries, blueberries, and cucumbers. Some fall foods are sweet potatoes, pumpkin,  collard greens, brussel sprouts, butternut squash, acorn squash, apples, cranberries, and pomegranates. For winter, we are best off eating foods that warm us up (if we live in a colder climate) like wild mushrooms, turnips, potatoes, and onions.

Using herbs to flavor your food is also a great, healthy way to add flavor without salt. Fresh is always better to use and make sure you buy all different textures and avoid buying anything wilted looking.

Sweet veggies like yams, sweet potatoes, carrots, and onions, are great for adding the sweet taste into your diet and usually help people who have sugar cravings. Adding sweet veggies into your diet will almost guarantee the elimination or reduction of refined sugars such as cookies and cakes by curbing the sweet tooth.

Also, make sure you take advantage of the full flavor and healing properties of ginger and garlic. They are great for adding a zest to any dish as well as adding anti-biotic qualities. Ginger also helps sooth the stomach when it is upset.

As you can see, there is so much variety as far as fruits and veggies go. If you eat what is in season, then all throughout the year you will be feeding your body with the best nutrients, as well as keeping variety in your diet by switching it up and trying new things every few months.

Has this sparked any curiosity in you? I’d love to hear what you are thinking! Leave all questions and comments here for me on the blog.  Here’s To Your Health!!!

SEE BELOW FOR A GREAT FALL RECIPE :)

Stuffed Roasted Acorn

Posted on November 20th, 2009 by Integrative Nutrition

It’s that time of year.   Are you planning your Thanksgiving dinner menu?  Here is a recipe that is healthy and delicious!  Enjoy!

Stuffed Roasted Acorn

Prep Time:    10 minutes
Cooking Time:    45 minutes
Yields:    4 servings

Ingredients:   
2 acorn squash
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
Sea salt and pepper
½ cup toasted pumpkin seed, chopped
½ cup parsley, chopped

Stuffing:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, finely diced
1 tablespoon curry
¼ cup golden raisins or currants
1 cup cooked whole grain (quinoa, brown rice, millet, barley)
½ cup parsley, chopped
1 zucchini, diced
   
Directions:
1.    Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
2.    Cut acorn squash in half and clean out seeds and fibers. Cut a very thin slice off bottom, so that acorn squash halves can sit flat like soup bowls.
3.    Brush with olive oil and distribute garlic evenly over 4 halves.
4.    Sprinkle with sea salt and pepper, place on a baking sheet and bake for 35 minutes.
5.    While squash is baking prepare stuffing.
6.    In a skillet heat oil and sauté onions, curry and raisins for 3 minutes. Add cooked grains andstir   for 5 minutes.
7.    Remove skillet from heat and mix in parsley and zucchini.
8.    Fill each squash cup with stuffing and top with chopped pumpkin seeds.
9.    Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until the squash is soft (when a butter knife sinks into the squash with ease).
10.    Garnish with parsley and serve.

 

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Nov 16, 2009

Nutrition Tuesday- “Healthy Shopping- Part 1″

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What’s up guys and girls! Today I want to talk to you a little bit about Healthy Shopping. There is a lot to cover so for now, I just want to cover as much about PRODUCE as I can in one blog :)

First of all you want to look for 100% certified USDA organic fruits and veggies. Most regular supermarkets will not carry it, so I suggest shopping at your local health food store or farmers market from now on, if you want fresh, organic produce. The reason why organic is so much better is because there is no radiation, no bio-engineering (which is when the food is genetically altered with steroids and hormones), there are no pesticides used on the food, and the food has been grown with NON-synthetic fertilizers. You know how the saying goes…”You are what you eat.” So be aware of what you are putting into your body, and treat yourself with respect. If you cannot find organic, or it is just a little too pricey for your budget right now, then it’s ok. Eating an array of non-organic veggies and fruits is better than not at all. However, make sure you look for the PLU code on the food. Organic foods have a 5 digit number and begin with a 9. Conventional fruits/veggies, that are not organic, but aren’t bio-engineered either, have a 4 digit number. WATCH OUT for any fruit or veggies that has a 5 digit number beginning with an 8!!! This means they have been bio-engineered, which means they have been pumped with hormones and chemicals to make them grow bigger and faster. These have been proven to be cancer causing. Stay away from foods with a PLU code of 5 digits that begin with an 8!!!

The next thing I wan to talk about is color. It is important to fill your cart with an array of colors because each color serves our body in a specific way. We need all the colors in order to function the best.

Green Foods- some examples include: kale, collard greens, and mustard. Greens are the #1 missing ingredient from American diets today. They provide our bodies with calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, vitamins A, C, and E, fiber, folic acid, and chlorophyl. They purify the blood, strengthen the immune system, and LIFT THE SPIRIT :) Experience an array of greens, but especially the dark leafy kind!

Red Foods- Red foods are rich in phytochemicals that reduce free radical damage, and support heart health and memory function. Some examples are: tomatoes, pomegranates, and red bell peppers.

Orange Foods- some examples include: oranges, sweet potatoes, and carrots. Just like our mothers said…orange foods help us see better! Orange foods support night vision, and the deep orange foods are rich in Beta Carotene and Vitamin C.

Yellow Foods- some examples include: yellow squash, yellow peppers, bananas, and pineapples. Yellow foods are great for improving our circulation and strengthening our immune system!

White Foods- some examples include: artichokes, fennel, parsnips, and onions. White foods are known for being like  “Nature’s Pharmacy.” They help reduce blood pressure and LDL cholesterol (the bad kind). Also, ginger, garlic, and onions have anti-viral and anti-bacterial phytochemicals so they can be used as natural antibiotics.

Blue and Purple Foods- some examples include grapes and eggplant. These foods are rich in very powerful antioxidants that prevent early signs of aging and heart disease!

Another thing to be looking for when shopping for produce is the TEXTURE. Different textures will ensure you are getting a variety of nutrients as well as a more interesting eating experience. Pick delicate and leafy textures, dense and strong, and others that are light and crispy. For example pair some arugula with sweet potatoes or roasted red peppers. This will make eating not only more interesting, but your meals will feel more filling as well.

Next week I will continue on the subject of Healthy Shopping. I intend to cover Seasonal Eating, Dairy, Meat, Fish, Sea Vegetables, Herbs and Spices, Cereals and Snacks, etc. over the next couple weeks. It is my goal to help create awareness among Americans about how to really shop and eat healthy for themselves and their families. As you know, I am attending New York’s Institute for Integrative Nutrtion, so I am learning just how much information there is that very few people are aware of. This makes it difficult for Americans to know what the truth is about how to feed themselves and others. Stay tuned! Also, if you have your own, personal questions about how to eat and shop healthy, please leave them here for me on the blog and I will be sure to address them!

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Nov 8, 2009

Nutrition Tuesday- “Food for the Soul”

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Hey everyone! Yesssss I am back on the blog, YAY! There have been a lot of changes in my life recently and I have a lot on my plate. However, I am embracing all of it, because it is all amazing stuff and I feel so blessed that I get to have this life and do what I love everyday with people like you!

Ok, lets get down to fitness shall we??? Lately I have been doing a lot of reading, a ton of studying, personal development and growth, and feel as though I am expanding every day. That is a very cool feeling. Remember when I talked about Primary and Secondary Food a while back (see article to refer to)? Well, I have basically been feeding my soul with the best nutrients around…wisdom, awareness, spirituality, and new exercises and healing methods. That’s right people, my soul is being fed. Food that we eat is definitely becoming a secondary food to me, as I begin to get more and more fulfilled in the other areas i n my life. As I have said in previous articles, it is sooo important to have balance between your leisure time, work time, exercise time, spiritual practice time, school time, relationship time, etc. Also, find out what really feeds your soul and start serving yourself the right portions of it each day or week.

I have to share with you all just how excited I am to be back on the blog. I needed to take a small break to get some other things situated in my life, but now I am back with new ideas, fresh knowledge, and pure inspiration:)  I have so much to share with you over the coming months about what I am learning at New York’s Institution for Integrative Nutrition, what I am learning from my guru Karl List, and what I continue to learn every day just by living my life in alignment with my highest passion and purpose. I look forward to helping to educate you on how to make better food choices, how to shop for whole foods that you can trust, and how to eat in ways that satisfy you as well as keep your body at an ideal weight. Also, we will be exploring all the ways in which you may be able to feed your soul!

What types of things feed your soul that you know of? For example, what brings you pure joy and happiness? What things make you feel so good, to the core of your being? What things pull you into action without you having to try? What is the language of your heart? Let’s start there! Please leave all your questions and comments for me on the blog.I can’t wait, and look forward to, hearing from you and all about the cravings of your soul! Here’s To Your Health!!!

The Circle of Life is a great tool to use for you to make sure you are achieving balance in your persoanl and professional life!!!!

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Oct 6, 2009

Nutrition Tuesday- “Primary Food/Secondary Food”

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You may have heard me talk a little bit about this before in previous posts, primary food and secondary food, and I bring it up again and again because I think it’s helpful. Once you have awareness that our bodies never lie, and that when we have cravings there is a legit reason for it, then you can start to deconstruct your cravings and feed yourself with what you really need instead of what you THINK you need.

We all are fed by Primary food as well as Secondary food. Primary food consists of Relationships, Career, Exercise, and Spirituality. Secondary food is the actual food on our plate. When a client is craving chocolate all the time, I usually start asking them questions about their primary food. Usually when someone is having massive cravings they feel they are being controlled by, it is more than likely because they are out of balance with something in their primary food. Bottom line is, we can eat all the food in the world, but if we are not being fed enough by our primary foods, we will never stop feeling hungry.  

Cravings can also be a result of  an imbalance in secondary food, for example too much salt or meat, causing a craving for colder, more liquid, sweet things. Our bodies are perfect instruments, that will always send us messages when we are out of balance, that make us do things to bring our bodies back into balance.

I urge you to look at every aspect in your life. Are you fulfilled in the relationship category? How’s your career and are you happy with it? Where are you spiritually? Do you have an outlet for practicing some form of spirituality or religion? Lastly, are you moving your body? All of these things will contribute to your overall sense of fulfillment. When fed by these things you will find you think of food a whole lot less.

At the same time, when you are really craving something in particular, like chocolate, or salty and/or savory snacks, start to deconstruct your cravings for such foods with awareness. Notice what you are  craving and also notice how you are feeling in that moment and what you are expecting that certain food to do for you. You must find out if you are eating because you need nutrients or if you are just trying to fill a void.

I hope I didn’t confuse you. If I did, please leave your questions and comments for me here. Here’s To Your Health!!!

Just to reinforce what I’ve said, see this short video

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Sep 29, 2009

Nutrition Tuesday- “The Pain/Pleasure Dynamic”

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Everything we do, all the choices that we make, are all based on whether or not something causes us pain or pleasure. Tony Robbins talks a lot about this in his book, “Awaken the Giant Within.” For example, those who procrastinate put things off because the doing of them registers as more painful than the not doing of them. It is only when putting things off becomes more painful than taking action, that a procrastinator finally decides to take care of business. This is the same for everyone and everything.

When it comes to diet, some people associate pushing desert away with pain, while others feel complete pleasure by saying no to dessert. The person who gets more pleasure out of eating the cookie, is choosing short term pleasure, and will most likely suffer later when they are over weight and frustrated with their health, where the one who resists dessert is choosing long term pleasure, even though they must pass on the delicious cookie in the moment. This is not to say that eating a cookie is always long-term pain, but if you are wanting to lose body fat, most likely it is not the best choice, unless it’s your cheat for the week.

What I am saying is that all it takes is a simple shift in our thinking about what causes us pain or pleasure. Being aware of this can act as a guide to making healthier, wiser decisions. If I want to maintain a lean, healthy body, then I understand there are certain things I just shouldn’t eat most of the time or ever. Therefore, if I find myself reaching for a brownie or a piece of pizza, I ask myself, “Will this cause me long-term pleasure or long-term pain?” My goal is to always choose long-term pleasure over short-term pleasure the majority of the time because I prefer long-term happiness.  Ultimately, for me,  no food tastes as good as thin feels. Even if something tastes amazing in the moment, after it’s gone, or when I wake up the next morning, I will not feel as good if I ate junk than I will if I ate clean. I know this as a fact now, so I have been able to link bad eating habits with pain instead of pleasure. This is a very helpful tool I suggest trying. First of all, set your goals and your intentions for what you want to achieve. Then, based on those goals and intentions ask yourself before each decision you make if what you are about to do is going to cause you long-term pleasure or long-term pain and you’ll then know what to do. Usually if it leads to short-term pleasure or instant gratification, that typically means you will pay for it later!!! Keep me posted on how this works for you in your life! Please post all questions and comments here for me on the blog. Here’s To Your Health!!!

See this video below to help make new pain/pleasure associations. It’s gross though, so beware!

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Sep 15, 2009

Nutrition Tuesday- “I LOVE Food!”

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Yep, that’s correct…I LOVE FOOD! I use to think this was a bad thing, but I have learned that there is a reason for that:) Last week I enrolled in Nutrition School at New York’s Institute for Integrative Nutrition. This school is absolutely amazing, and will teach me all about food and how we can use food to improve the quality of our lives.

You see, ever since I was a child, I have always loved food. It makes me happy. I like eating it, being around it, and cooking it for myself and others. I LOVE to feed people! I am absolutely fascinated by food, especially the more I learn about it, how it affects us, and how we can literally heal ourselves if we eat it correctly. I don’t know about you, but I like to feel good, and if I can find a way to eat healthy and feel good, and have all my cravings satisfied, then I just may believe I’ve died and gone to heaven LOL! Well, that’s precisely what I intend to do, even more so than I already have. This is why I’ve decided to further my education and knowledge by enrolling in such an innovative school. It not only focuses on food, but also, how to feed our bodies with things like spirituality, relationships, work, and exercise. If we are not fed in all of these areas, than we will always feel hungry and may mistake that for needing to eat food when we don’t, hence the growing rate of obesity.

I love food, and I love to feel good and help others feel good. I look forward to sharing with you everything that I will learn on my journey. I assure you there will be lots of good information for you to take with you in your tool box for life. I wish you well. Please leave all your questions or comments here for me on the blog. Here’s To Your Health!!!

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Sep 9, 2009

NutritionTuesday- “Eating to Feel Good”

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WHAT’S YOUR BASKET FULL OF???

Well, hope you had a great Labor Day weekend and wore all the white in your closet just one last time LOL :) I actually got confused by the holiday yesterday and was thinking today was Monday, and therefore am just now getting this post up at 7:45 pm Tuesday. Sorry, I’m a bit late but at least it’s up!

Lately I have been researching all different kinds of diets, and philosophies because I have been very aware of the importance in eating the right foods for my individual body. One persons food is another persons poison. Also, certain diets such as Macrobiotic or Raw, as amazing as they are and as much as I recommend them, are just not good to do year round, for most people. I find that cycling these different theories based on bio-individuality, is the best solution for health and vigor.

For me, I am intuitively able to tell when my body needs me to be eating more protein, or when I am requiring lots of fruit or none at all. I go through phases of being really hungry all the time, and then there are times when I barely think of food. So it has been very helpful for me to learn how to keep a healthy diet throughout every phase my body’s cycle is in.

I am also becoming more and more aware of the quality of food I put into my system, and the energetic difference it makes on my daily life. Whole and/or Organic foods have a lasting effect on how good I feel overall, where foods that are somewhat processed can make me feel good for a little while, but eventually begin to drain me of my positive energy. For the most part I avoid eating meat because it is hard on the digestive system and it is a very low energy food. Let’s face it, meat is something that is DEAD, so you take on that DEAD ENERGY when you eat it. It’s not that I never eat it, just rarely. I choose to eat fish for my animal protein when I do, because it’s a little easier to process, but it tends to be high in mercury. It’s best to eat as much live foods (from sprouted grains, raw fruit, veggies, nuts, etc) as you can each meal, and we all need a certain amount of protein to sustain our strength, but again, the combination of these foods considered to be beneficial, vary for the individual. Every body has different needs.

I still eat a big steak every now and then, when my body tells me to. I have gotten my instrument so clean, that I am able to tell what my body needs and when, based on the cravings I am having. I also have learned to pay close attention to my cravings in order to differentiate from the things I think I’m craving vs. what I am actually craving.

The bottom line is, eat food to feel good. If you want to feel good for a few minutes or and hour or so, and that’s it…well, then go for the foods that do that for you. I personally like to feel good all day every day, and therefore choose to eat the foods that do that for me. Of course I am not perfect and therefore basically stick to a 90/10 rule, eating good energy foods 90% of the time and whatever I want for the other 10% :) Luckily for me I typically WANT to eat what make me feel good!

I know learning how to eat better can feel very overwhelming, but if you want a better life, you gotta start somewhere. Why not start with what you eat??? Eating clean will lead to an overall better life! I am happy to help you on your journey. Please leave all your questions and comments here for me on the blog. Here’s To Your Health!!!

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