Originally, in Chinese medicine, nutrition was the cornerstone of their medicine. They taught, as we know today, that we are what we eat. As people moved into more developed societies their ability to get proper nutrition declined and the Chinese medical doctors needed another weapon against disease, hence acupuncture and herbal formulas started being used. So, what is the whole nutrition thing about?
Summer has arrived the plants are blooming at last and were beginning to feel the changes of the seasons in our bodies. In the summer, we tend to be more active: start exercise programs, go to the beach, go hiking or go walk around Green Lake. Below you can read about the importance of eating before you exercise. Additionally, I will be doing a public talk in August on food and mood, and will be offering new groups in the fall and spring to empower individuals to meet their health goals. (more…)
Not all fats are created equal. Increasing good fats in your daily nutrition and avoiding refined carbohydrates-which become bad fats in your body-can help improve your overall health.
In order to increase the good fats and decrease the bad fats, you must first know where to find them on food labels. Next time you’re in the grocery store wander around and notice all the labels that say “Low-Fat” and notice what you associate with that advertising. When I offer groups on label reading, people often bring in labels for their healthy foods labeled “Low-Fat.” However, when you turn over the package and read the Nutritional Facts, you find it’s not so healthy. (more…)
