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Today’s Health Tip ~ Tips for Thyroid Health

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Your thyroid needs iodine to work properly and produce enough thyroid hormone for your body’s needs, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). If you don’t get enough iodine, you risk hypothyroidism or a goiter (a thyroid gland that becomes enlarged to compensate for the thyroid hormone shortage, per Medline Plus). Most Americans have no problem getting enough iodine, since table salt is iodized—but if you’re on a low-sodium diet  or follow a vegan diet, then you may need to up your iodine intake from other sources.

Good food sources for a healthy thyroid

  1. Greek yogurt
  2. Brazil nuts
  3. Chicken and beef
  4. Fish and shellfish
  5. Eggs
  6. Berries
  7. Cruciferous veggies
  8. Soy

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What if I gave thanks for my food each time I ate?

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“Before eating, always take time to thank the food”.(Arapaho wisdom). What if I gave thanks for my food each time I ate? Each meal is a gift. It is the product of farmers or ranchers. The workers on the farms and ranches. It is brought to us by men and women driving trucks. It’s processed, checked for safety, and packaged. Our food comes to our markets where we shop. There are thousands of people who have a hand in each of our meals. Without them, we’d go hungry. Yes, it is good to give thanks for the food and all who made each meal possible.

Today’s Health Tip ~ Foods to Keep Your Liver Healthy

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The liver is a powerhouse of an organ. It performs a variety of essential tasks, ranging from producing proteins, cholesterol, and bile to storing vitamins, minerals, and even carbohydrates. It also breaks down toxins like alcohol, medications, and natural byproducts of metabolism. Keeping your liver in good shape is important for maintaining health.

The 10 best foods to eat to keep your liver healthy.

  1. Coffee
  2. Tea
  3. Grapefruit
  4. Blueberries and cranberries
  5. Grapes
  6. Beetroot juice
  7. Cruciferous vegetables
  8. Nuts
  9. Fatty Fish
  10. Olive oil

Something to Think About

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What’s for dinner? How many times have you asked that question? Dinner is the time and place when we gather with those close to us and share a meal. The day is over, dinner marks the transition from work to relaxation. What we eat at dinner is important; however, it may not be as important as the conversations that take place around the table. When we sit at the dinner table we have an opportunity to learn about each other’s day. We have the opportunity to share our journey.  The conversation may be about the day’s work or it may be about politics. Wherever the dinner conversation leads, it offers the opportunity to bring people closer together. 

Today’s Health Tip ~ What Foods Reduce Inflammation?

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Doctors are learning that one of the best ways to reduce inflammation lies not in the medicine cabinet, but in the refrigerator.  By following an anti-inflammatory diet you can fight off inflammation for good.

Anti-inflammatory foods

An anti-inflammatory diet should include these foods:

    • tomatoes
    • olive oil
    • green leafy vegetables, such as spinach, kale, and collards
    • nuts like almonds and walnuts
    • fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, tuna, and sardines
    • fruits such as strawberries, blueberries, cherries, and oranges

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🍎 Health Hack: Foods to Boost Your Mood

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Good Mood Foods

There are some specific foods to keep an eye on to boost your mood:

  1. Fruits and Vegetables — An apple a day keeps the doctor away–and maybe the psychiatrist, too. As noted, fruits and veg have been linked to higher levels of happiness.3
  2. Omega-3 Fatty Acids – This is the good stuff, found in foods like fish and nut oils. Low Omega-3 fatty acids have been correlated to  depression and impulsivity. Getting plenty of this in your diet keeps your levels high, that’s a good thing.2
  3. Chocolate – As a special treat, chocolate may have properties that improve mood and even reduce tension. But remember, the key is to choose real chocolate (dark is best), and in moderation.2

Health Hack from the American Heart Association

Nutrition Hack: 10 of 10 Intuitive Eating Principles

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Honor your health — gentle nutrition

The food you eat should taste good and make you feel good. Remember that it’s your overall food patterns that shape your health. One meal or snack isn’t going to make or break your health.

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Nutrition Hack: Bring on the Colors

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Make half your plate fruits and vegetables: Choose red, orange, and dark-green vegetables like tomatoes, sweet potatoes, and broccoli, along with other vegetables for your meals. Add fruit to meals as part of main or side dishes or as dessert. The more colorful you make your plate, the more likely you are to get the vitamins, minerals, and fiber your body needs to be healthy.

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Longevity Hack: It’s What You Eat

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Eat Whole Foods

It’s more a way of eating than a formal diet. You load up on veggies, fruits, whole grains, nuts, and low-fat dairy. You eat less fatty meats, butter, sugar, salt, and packaged foods. Many studies have found that this diet can help you live longer and protects against heart disease, cancer, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers believe one way it works is by physically changing parts of your chromosomes linked to age-related diseases.

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Longevity Tip: What Foods to Eat & What Foods to Avoid

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Four Best and Worst Longevity Foods

These four best and four worst foods simplify the Blue Zones food guidelines: Favor beans, greens, root vegetables, fruit, whole grains, nuts, and seeds. People in four of the five “Blue Zones” consume meat, but they do so sparingly, using it as a celebratory food, a small side, or a way to flavor dishes.

FOUR ALWAYS:

  • 100% Whole Grains: Farro, quinoa, brown rice, oatmeal, bulgur, cornmeal
  • Nuts & Seeds: A handful a day
  • Beans, Legumes, Pulses: A cup of cooked beans / pulses per day
  • Fruits and Vegetables: 5-10 servings per day

FOUR TO AVOID:

  • Sugar-Sweetened Beverages: Empty calories
  • Salty Snacks (Potato chips, Cheese doodles, etc): Too much salt and preservatives
  • Packaged Sweets (Candy, Packaged cookies and sweets): Empty calories, preservatives, additives
  • Processed Meats (Bacon, Sausage, Cold cuts): Linked to cancer, heart disease

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