Always trying to come up with creative ways to get more veggies in my diet on a daily basis, this morning I threw some fresh spinach and kale into my morning smoothie and it tastes great. If you start out the day with 1 or 2 servings of veggies, getting another 3 servings in seems much easier (although still sometimes tricky). Another way to pack your breakfast full of veggies is to throw them into an omelet or frittata - asparagus, garlic, and leek for me this morning, yum.
Eat well.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Friday, November 13, 2009
Mother’s Diet During Pregnancy Can Affect Grandchildren’s Brain
As I was dusting off the shelves today, I found my doctoral thesis which serves to foster increased awareness of the relationship between food and health, specifically mood. Since I recently started practicing naturopathic medicine at Blooma (www.blooma.com), a wonderful wellness community for prenatal and postnatal health, this tidbit about maternal nutrition seemed particularly relevant:
"The science of epigenetics investigates how environmental factors influence changes in gene function that can be inherited by future generations. There is compiling compelling evidence that maternal and paternal diet and behavior can affect the health of offspring and even the offspring of their offspring. The knowledge that what one eats today can impact future generations’ mood, behavior, IQ , and overall health is fuel to be proactive about health. One of the least expensive and most important things doctors can do to create future generations of smart, happy, and healthy people, is teach patients about nutritious organic whole foods and why they are important. This may sound simple, but due to the abundance of poor-quality, refined, and processed foods at the supermarket, and even the local health food store, this aspect of patient care warrants special attention."
On the topic of nutritious foods, here is a delicious smoothie recipe (one of my favorites so far), full of protein, antioxidants, fiber, and some healthy fats. I just threw it all together in a blender, so measurements are approximate. Enjoy!
Organic plain yogurt (about 1/2 cup)
Rice milk (about 1/2 to 1 cup, add more if too thick)
Sunflower seed butter (1/2 to 1 Tbs) - Trader Joe's Brand is divine
Coconut oil (1/2 to 1 Tbs) - this adds a nice layer of flavor, also try coconut milk
Flax meal (about 1 Tbs)
Brown rice protein powder (1 to 2 Tbs)
Organic frozen peaches (about 1/4 cup)
Organic frozen mixed berries (about 1/2 cup)
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"The science of epigenetics investigates how environmental factors influence changes in gene function that can be inherited by future generations. There is compiling compelling evidence that maternal and paternal diet and behavior can affect the health of offspring and even the offspring of their offspring. The knowledge that what one eats today can impact future generations’ mood, behavior, IQ , and overall health is fuel to be proactive about health. One of the least expensive and most important things doctors can do to create future generations of smart, happy, and healthy people, is teach patients about nutritious organic whole foods and why they are important. This may sound simple, but due to the abundance of poor-quality, refined, and processed foods at the supermarket, and even the local health food store, this aspect of patient care warrants special attention."
On the topic of nutritious foods, here is a delicious smoothie recipe (one of my favorites so far), full of protein, antioxidants, fiber, and some healthy fats. I just threw it all together in a blender, so measurements are approximate. Enjoy!
Organic plain yogurt (about 1/2 cup)
Rice milk (about 1/2 to 1 cup, add more if too thick)
Sunflower seed butter (1/2 to 1 Tbs) - Trader Joe's Brand is divine
Coconut oil (1/2 to 1 Tbs) - this adds a nice layer of flavor, also try coconut milk
Flax meal (about 1 Tbs)
Brown rice protein powder (1 to 2 Tbs)
Organic frozen peaches (about 1/4 cup)
Organic frozen mixed berries (about 1/2 cup)
Photo credit:
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Smart, Healthy, and Fertile
You’re healthy, for the most part. So, why do you need to see a naturopathic doctor? Because you are smart. If you are like many of my peers, you are thinking about procreating someday and how cute your kids will be. But do you think about how healthy your little munchkins will be?
Of course you do.
Here’s why: Your current health status will directly affect the health of your offspring.
Before trying to get pregnant, I guide my smart, healthy and fertile patients through 3 months of detoxification – this is how long it takes to allow the healthiest possible egg and sperm to form.
If you have health complaints, fertility challenges, or less-than-optimal diet/lifestyle habits, expect longer than 3 months for your egg and sperm to be in tip-top shape. We can work together to transform your health and offer the best possible health to your future family.
So, for all you lovely people who will obviously have even lovelier babies, do what it takes NOW to have healthier babies LATER.
Dr. Liz
Of course you do.
Here’s why: Your current health status will directly affect the health of your offspring.
Before trying to get pregnant, I guide my smart, healthy and fertile patients through 3 months of detoxification – this is how long it takes to allow the healthiest possible egg and sperm to form.
If you have health complaints, fertility challenges, or less-than-optimal diet/lifestyle habits, expect longer than 3 months for your egg and sperm to be in tip-top shape. We can work together to transform your health and offer the best possible health to your future family.
So, for all you lovely people who will obviously have even lovelier babies, do what it takes NOW to have healthier babies LATER.
Dr. Liz
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