Happy December, Bethany,I hope you had a great Thanksgiving and are excited about the upcoming holiday season. Watching this time of year through my kids’ eyes definitely brings a new level of joy to the season. As fun and festive as this time of year can be though, it’s also one of indulgence. Unfortunately, this (over)indulgence can negatively impact our health and make our natural detoxification system work even harder. This can lead to anything from increased colds & illnesses this time of year to chronic inflammation. How can we balance this overindulgence and support our overall health? Focus on naturally detoxifying, antioxidant-rich foods. This includes foods like: grass-fed/pasture-raised/wild-caught meats, poultry, eggs & fish mushrooms avocado whole nuts & seeds (shout out to Brazil nuts & pumpkin seeds) fermented foods (especially plain Greek yogurt or kefir) berries and other colorful fruits citrus (including some of the pith!) dark, leafy greens cruciferous vegetables onions & garlic anti-inflammatory oils, such as avocado oil, extra-virgin olive oil & coconut oil
At the end of the day, go for color, color, and more color. The more colorful your plate, the better. Also, whenever possible, opt for organic. Conventional foods are sprayed with pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides and/or may be contaminated with glyphosate. Unfortunately, those things only add to our toxic burden. I understand being 100% organic isn’t always feasible, so check out the EWG’s guide to the Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 to see which produce is best to buy organic. Stay well,
Bethany
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