nutrition and recovery of the immune system
that need to be done to maintain health :
Snacks:
Apple Slices & Almond Butter -
Simply keep a jar of almond butter or peanut butter in the house and serve up
with some fresh, crisp organic apple slices.
Ezekial Bread & Almond Butter
with Banana - Ezekial bread can be found in health food stores like Whole
Foods. Shrimp & Salad - Here's a quick and nutritious recipe that can be
made in under 10 minutes. Place the mixed salad on a plate.
The benefits of good nutrition are
countless. Eating well helps us manage our weight, can lead to a more active
lifestyle, helps us stay mentally alert, decreases depression and staves off
many, many diseases like diabetes, osteoporosis, heart disease & stroke,
and high blood pressure to name just a few. There are many compelling reasons
from a health standpoint to make healthy eating a big part of your lifestyle.
What we choose to eat and drink, however,
represents something very important in our holistic approach to wellness. First
and foremost, making healthful choices demonstrates "self-care,"
something that could be very new for those of you in recovery. What you eat and
drink changes the way you feel and as you embark on your new, sober life you
will become more sensitive to the effects of food and drink. However, know that
healthful eating is a lifelong pursuit and one that is easy to begin by taking
small, incremental steps.
There are thousands upon thousands
of resources for healthy recipes both in the library and online. The easiest
approach is to choose more natural, unprocessed foods than highly processed
foods and then prepare them in a way that fits your lifestyle. Many great,
nutritious snacks and meals can be prepared in under 20 minutes and many in
under ten so rest assured, the time commitment is manageable. You can also make
healthy eating fun by getting other family members involved and by going to
farmer's markets if they're available in your area.
Nutrition is a great area to
practice "mindfulness" or a waking sort of meditation. Take a moment
to center when you're choosing produce for instance. Notice the colors and
shapes of the choices and see if any one is more appealing than another. It is
often those items that really "pop out" that our body is actually
craving! Also, take a moment to really appreciate the efforts of the many
people who make that produce available to you. Someone, somewhere farmed that
selection you just made while others packed it, shipped it, and stocked it. The
wide range of choices available to us every day is a testament to human
ingenuity and industriousness. Just taking a little time to appreciate the food
and the efforts that went into making it available can completely transform
your relationship to food.
For your convenience, you'll find
some simple recipes here and links to websites that can help you put together
quick and nutritious snacks and meals.
Snacks:
Apple Slices & Almond Butter -
Simply keep a jar of almond butter or peanut butter in the house and serve up
with some fresh, crisp organic apple slices.
Ezekial Bread & Almond Butter
with Banana - Ezekial bread can be found in health food stores like Whole
Foods. It is a sprouted grain bread that is very nutritious and can be used for
sandwiches, toast, etc. For a quick, healthy snack, add almond butter and
banana or toast it and spread avocado on it seasoning with sea salt &
pepper.
Lunch or Dinner
Shrimp & Salad - Here's a quick
and nutritious recipe that can be made in under 10 minutes. Keep a bag of raw
shrimp in the freezer and a bag of mixed salad in the fridge. When you get
home, pull out a dozen or so shrimp and place in a bowl of cold water to thaw.
Place the mixed salad on a plate. Once thawed, cook shrimp in Organic Coconut
Oil and then add the shrimp and the juice it's cooked in, to the salad. For
added crunch, add almond slices or walnuts. For variety, you can add
cranberries or the fruit of your choice.
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