“Live out of your imagination, not your history.” - Stephen Covey
Authentic Food of the Day: Brussels Sprouts
Many people have a love/hate relationship with Brussels sprouts because of their strong flavor. In fact, they were not widely used until the early 20th century. Brussels sprouts are a member of the cruciferous family of vegetables that includes cauliflower, kale, collard greens, and broccoli. Brussels sprouts are typically removed from their large green stem but you can occasionally find them still attached at local farmer’s markets. Brussels sprouts are loaded with nutrients including vitamin K, C, A, and E. They are also a good source of folate, dietary fiber, potassium, and omega-3 fatty acids. The content of glucosinolates found in Brussel sprouts help the body produce cancer-preventing enzymes. The high content of vitamin C and folate these veggies help promote healing in the body. Studies have shown that eating Brussels sprouts can help lower cholesterol levels. Brussels sprouts are known to help prevent DNA damage and protect against breast cancer.
DID YOU KNOW:
- Brussels sprouts will turn yellow, soft and bitter if you do not store them properly. Keep them fresh in your refrigerator.
- The healthiest way to eat your Brussels sprouts is to steam them for about five minutes. Add some lemon juice, sea salt or pepper for extra flavor.
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Recipe: Authentic Ginger Brew (a Tasty Tea)
Many of you know that I love to add ginger to everything. In Ayurvedic (Indian) medicine, ginger is considered a universal remedy. In America, it is commonly known that ginger helps aid in the soothing of a tummy ache. Ginger has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties and may be useful in a nutritional program for arthritis and fibromyalgia. This is a great brew to always have on hand, especially if you suffer from one of the above conditions.
Recipe: Ginger Brew (tea)
- 1 inch grated ginger root
- 1 pt water
Bring water to a boil and add ginger. Leave to simmer for at least five minutes. Strain and serve.
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Authen-tip: Nutrition for Improving Circulation
Do you feel cold and worn out all the time? Looking to improve your circulation? Try adding some foods rich in omega-3 to your diet, such as chia seeds, wild-caught salmon, flax seeds, raw nuts, and sardines. Vitamin C helps to improve our circulation as well and can be found in foods like oranges, lemons, grapefruits, and even cabbage! Some other good foods to eat include seeds (pumpkin seeds are fabulous), nuts, and wheat germ (full of fat soluble vitamin K). Garlic and watermelon also help to reduce and remove plaque in our arteries thus improving blood circulation.
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Your Daily Moment of Authenticity
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”
- Mark Twain
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Your Daily Nutrition Nibble: Boost your Brain Power
Boost your brain power with nutrition! The brain thrives on essential fatty acids, antioxidants, zinc, B vitamins, and good protein. Be sure you are including plenty of avocados, spinach, barley, amaranth, nuts, and seeds in your diet. You can also feed your brain by eating cage-free organic eggs, peas, beans, and kelp. Start to incorporate healthy (and delicious) oils into your diet. Just be sure that your oil hasn’t been overly processed as this can destroy the beneficial nutrients. Try using the organic coconut oil as it’s been cold-pressed to keep the nutrients in tact.
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Nutrition Webisode: The Health Benefits of Tomatoes
In this nutrition webisode, I talk about why tomatoes are amazing for promotion optimal health and how we can include them in our diet on a regular basis. What’s your favorite way to enjoy tomatoes? Do you grow them yourself? It doesn’t get any better than eating a fresh and juicy tomato!
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