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I just had an interesting discussion with one of my kids that I though would inspire us all as we struggle to be healthy throughout the year.
My boy feels he is struggling in school, but really, he's just thinking too hard about his work. He knows the answers, but can't believe that they are as simple as they are. He's psyching himself out. So today, I told him as he opens the book for each subject, he needs to smile and say, "This is easy, I can do it!"
We can take a lesson from my little student. How often, in the field of health, do we psych ourselves out? We believe staying healthy is way too hard, so instead of grabbing the piece of fruit for a snack, we grab a bag of chips. We think staying healthy is way harder than it has to be.
So here's the deal, take little steps every day to be healthy, but especially during the crazy holiday season. Start with the basics- don't eat processed junk food, but instead eat whole foods. At the office Christmas party, steer away from the chips and dip - go with fruits, veggies, hummus, and cheese. Then move farther down the path. Pick high value fruits and veggies over low ones. (I've included a list of high value/low value vegetables as an example.)
Whatever you do today, as you make your food choices, say the following to yourself, "This is easy, I can do it!
Remember: Attitude IS Your Battle!
Whether you're munching them raw or juicing, some vegetables contain more health building nutrients than others. This list details some of the best and worst vegetables for your health.
Highly Recommended Vegetables
- Asparagus
- Escarole
- Avocado (actually a fruit)
- Fennel
- Beet greens
- Green and red cabbage
- Bok Choy
- Kale
- Broccoli
- Kohlrabi
- Brussel sprouts
- Lettuce: romaine, red leaf, green leaf
- Cauliflower
- Mustard greens
- Celery
- Onions
- Chicory
- Parsley
- Chinese cabbage
- Peppers: red, green, yellow and hot
- Chives
- Tomatoes
- Collard greens
- Turnips
- Cucumbers
- Spinach
- Dandelion greens
- Zucchini
- Endive
Use sparingly due to high carbohydrate levels:
- Beets
- Jicima
- Carrots
- Winter Squashes
- Eggplant
Vegetables to Avoid:
- Potatoes
Libby Wright, mother of four who homeschools, is an original founder of SupplementRelief.com in 2010. She suffered through challenging diseases including Interstitial Cystitis, Graves and Lyme. After years of little progress with traditional medicine, she pursued integrative medicine, applied what she learned, and got healthier. She became passionate about wanting others to experience the same "relief" she had come to know, and SupplementRelief.com was born. She is now managing her illness with a lot of prayer, a lot of nutrition/supplements, and a little prescription medicine. She has been able to resume her normal life and, while there is no cure for her particular conditions, she is able to cope, enjoy every day, and encourage others.
Learn more about Libby Wright.
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I just had an interesting discussion with one of my kids that I though would inspire us all as we struggle to be healthy throughout the year.
My boy feels he is struggling in school, but really, he's just thinking too hard about his work. He knows the answers, but can't believe that they are as simple as they are. He's psyching himself out. So today, I told him as he opens the book for each subject, he needs to smile and say, "This is easy, I can do it!"
We can take a lesson from my little student. How often, in the field of health, do we psych ourselves out? We believe staying healthy is way too hard, so instead of grabbing the piece of fruit for a snack, we grab a bag of chips. We think staying healthy is way harder than it has to be.
So here's the deal, take little steps every day to be healthy, but especially during the crazy holiday season. Start with the basics- don't eat processed junk food, but instead eat whole foods. At the office Christmas party, steer away from the chips and dip - go with fruits, veggies, hummus, and cheese. Then move farther down the path. Pick high value fruits and veggies over low ones. (I've included a list of high value/low value vegetables as an example.)
Whatever you do today, as you make your food choices, say the following to yourself, "This is easy, I can do it!
Remember: Attitude IS Your Battle!
Whether you're munching them raw or juicing, some vegetables contain more health building nutrients than others. This list details some of the best and worst vegetables for your health.
Highly Recommended Vegetables
- Asparagus
- Escarole
- Avocado (actually a fruit)
- Fennel
- Beet greens
- Green and red cabbage
- Bok Choy
- Kale
- Broccoli
- Kohlrabi
- Brussel sprouts
- Lettuce: romaine, red leaf, green leaf
- Cauliflower
- Mustard greens
- Celery
- Onions
- Chicory
- Parsley
- Chinese cabbage
- Peppers: red, green, yellow and hot
- Chives
- Tomatoes
- Collard greens
- Turnips
- Cucumbers
- Spinach
- Dandelion greens
- Zucchini
- Endive
Use sparingly due to high carbohydrate levels:
- Beets
- Jicima
- Carrots
- Winter Squashes
- Eggplant
Vegetables to Avoid:
- Potatoes
AuthorLibby Wright, mother of four who homeschools, is an original founder of SupplementRelief.com in 2010. She suffered through challenging diseases including Interstitial Cystitis, Graves and Lyme. After years of little progress with traditional medicine, she pursued integrative medicine, applied what she learned, and got healthier. She became passionate about wanting others to experience the same "relief" she had come to know, and SupplementRelief.com was born. She is now managing her illness with a lot of prayer, a lot of nutrition/supplements, and a little prescription medicine. She has been able to resume her normal life and, while there is no cure for her particular conditions, she is able to cope, enjoy every day, and encourage others.
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A few weeks ago, I took our 6-year-old daughter out for dinner. She chose Japanese - chopsticks and all! At the end of the meal, the woman who had been sitting at the grill with us asked me how I did it, and that got me thinking about how we've raised adventurous eaters.
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Why is it that no matter how hard I try, the things that are not good for me still end up in my diet? This is a common question I get every week, and the simple answer is, if it's in your environment, you will eat it. Even as we have purged and purged our pantry, we are still tempted by unhealthy foods.
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We hope you enjoy these recipes and encourage you to share them with your family and friends!
We also encourage you to browse through the Related Content section on this page to find great articles about nutrition and healthy living.
Help for Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Living
Eliminating or minimizing Gluten and Dairy from your diet isn't necessary for everyone but some certainly benefit from making these lifestyle changes. Regardless, we all benefit from eating more natural, whole foods and less processed foods. Learn more about gluten-free and dairy-free nutrition options and take advantage of the educational resources, shopping list, and recipes.
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We are what we eat. Studies from reputable health organizations suggest that 40-60% of Americans are living with one or more chronic diseases, which negatively impacts their quality of life, reduces employment productivity, and drives up health care costs.1 Lifestyle choices, in particular, the foods we choose to put into our bodies, are making us sick. However, we do have choices regarding our nutrition.
Learn practical tips for healthy and affordable grocery shopping and consider using a list similar to the recommended natural, whole foods grocery shopping list provided to get you off to a good start!
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This article provides introductory knowledge on the role of blood sugar and body fat on inflammation. Inflammation is the center-point of disease and the main contributor to obesity.
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Facilitator Libby Wright discusses the unhealthy types of food typically consumed in the S.A.D (Standard American Diet) with participants of the Your Best Weight online education program. She provides alternative food choices and recipes that are nutritious and taste great along with supplement recommendations including meal replacement protein shakes. The webinar last for 17 minutes and addresses questions submitted by the program participants.
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