A short (30 minute) documentry everyone should see.
“Food” is a 30-minute documentary that follows your dinner from the plate to the field, farm and ocean. The investigation reveals some surprising facts about the modern food chain. You may be surprised how far your oranges have traveled, what’s in your farmed salmon, and why your chicken breasts are so large these days.– Thank You KPBS.
I found this really interesting video on KPBS about salmon fish…farmed vs. wild. Check it out!
Follow up:
Comparing Farmed-Raised Fish to Wild-Caught
http://www.kpbs.org/audioclips/8084/?popup=true&interactive=true
I found this today in the People’s Newpaper:
It is recommended that women drink no less and 2.7 liters a day and men drink no less than 3.7 liters a day.
How hydrated are you??
I do not believe the current food pyramid has our best interest at hand. Here is how I think the food pyramid should really look like. We should all print this and put it on our refrigerator!
*Dr. Weil’s Food Pyramid*
If you’re not eating the recommended 5 fruits and vegetables a day, here’s a new reason to head to the produce aisle
By: Amy Palanjian
Fruit fights the germs we’re exposed to in the winter. “The vitamin load keeps your immune level high, allowing you to fend off colds and flu,” says Amy Howell, Ph.D., a research scientist at Rutgers University. Fruits also reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer. Try the five below to give your immune system a boost.
Apples
The most popular source of antioxidants in our diet, one apple has an antioxidant effect equivalent to 1,500 mg of vitamin C. Apples are loaded with protective flavonoids, which may prevent heart disease and cancer.
Papayas
With 250 percent of the RDA of vitamin C, a papaya can help kick a cold right out of your system. The beta-carotene and vitamins C and E in papayas reduce inflammation throughout the body, lessening the effects of asthma.
Cranberries
Cranberries have more antioxidants than other common fruits and veggies. One serving has five times the amount in broccoli. Cranberries are a natural probiotic, enhancing good bacteria levels in the gut and protecting it from foodborne illnesses.
Grapefruit
Loaded with vitamin C, grapefruit also contains natural compounds called limonoids, which can lower cholesterol. The red varieties are a potent source of the cancer-fighting substance lycopene.
Bananas
One of the top food sources of vitamin B6, bananas help reduce fatigue, depression, stress, and insomnia. Bananas are high in magnesium, which keeps bones strong, and potassium, which helps prevent heart disease and high blood pressure.
I got this from the Men’s Health Magazine, however, we can all benefit from this info! Remember it is better to eat a whole orange than to have a glass of OJ!
Have a healthy day!
**From the Nutrition Action Newsletter
