If you choose to take vitamins, minerals, herbs or change your diet,
make sure you are informed and consult a physician or dietitian
before taking any supplements.
- Being relaxed and calm before, during and after eating can be a benefit to digestion and good
health. Eating slowly allows your stomach to feel full sooner so you don't overeat.
- Chewing your food completely helps your body absorb more nutrients.
- Avoid overeating. Drinking a little water before eating helps.
- Try to avoid cold foods and drinks until after eating meals. They can reduce digestive
enzymes.
- Freshly cooked and partially raw foods (vegetables) digest better and are absorbed by the
body easily.
- Taking probiotics can help food digest better allowing more absorption of vitamins and
minerals.
- alfalfa sprouts
- apples
- bananas
- cold water fish
- flax seed (ground)
- garlic
- grains (100% whole)
- honey
- oat meal
- oranges
- wheat germ
- Get plenty of sleep, at least 8 hours.
- Drink plenty of water.
- Vitamins: C, E,
- Minerals: Zinc, selenium
- Foods: Yogurt for good digestion , garlic, walnuts and almonds.
- Cold water fish oils and flax seed oil for omega-3 fatty acids.
Loosing Weight and Good Health
- Lose weight the healthy way. Try to consume less calories and then burn more than you are
taking in. Always eat plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Drinking water is very
important in any diet, whether losing or gaining weight.
- Eating foods with protein and fiber will help you lose weight and feel full. Protein builds muscle
and fiber helps with regular bowl movements and also helps to clean out toxins in the
intestines. Its best to get proteins in food from beans, peas, nuts, seeds, fruits and vegetables
rather than meat.
Supplements and Good Health
- Its best to get nutrients from food, but sometimes we may need to take supplements in the form
of vitamins, minerals or herbs to maintain good health.
- Choose whole foods instead of processed foods whenever possible. Fresh from the garden,
recently frozen and canned are best.
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