If I were to ask you to name some of your favorite summer foods you may first think of barbeque, corn-on-the-cob, and hot dogs. As a nutritarian and health care professional, I look closely at the foods with a high nutrient value on the aggregate nutrient density index (ANDI) and do my best to regularly consume these foods while recommending others to also increase their intake.
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“Let food be your medicine and medicine be your food.”
This profound adage speaks to the purpose of nourishment for healing and optimal wellness.
What does it mean to eat for health and to prevent disease through nutrition? Which foods can act as medicine to our bodies? There are a few key concepts to keep in mind. Have faith that God has designed us with intelligent immune systems to maintain optimal health and prevent disease. Science has shown that adequate rest, activity, spiritual care, and nutrition are the keys to achieving a superior immune system….
Did you know, that besides being the most a musical seed, beans are a SUPER-Immune-boosting food! That’s right! According to Dr. Fuhrman, beans have the power to cut your colon cancer rates in half! “Fiber and resistant starch not only reduce total the number of calories absorbed from beans, but are also fermented by intestinal bacteria into fatty acids that help to prevent colon cancer. …
Cabbage and sunflower seeds in a SMOOTHIE!?!? Yes indeed! Dr. Joel Fuhrman says to get at least 8 servings of vegetables per day with 2 of those coming from cruciferous vegetables. Why!? Because cruciferous vegetables have shown to be twice as powerful than other vegetables at preventing cancer. A 20% increase intake of cruciferous vegetables means a 40% decrease risk of cancer. They are an anti-cancer solution.
