Diet & Nutrition
Understanding the role of food as the source for good nutrition and good health can be confusing, because of often seemingly conflicting information. However, when we are struggling with health problems, the foods we normally eat may not be the best for us. Food for many means comfort and the choices we make when not feeling well, can compound our health problems. The quality of our foods and food sources are of great importance as well. Research shows how harmful the effect of chemicals used in commercial agriculture, the food industry, both in shelf items and ready made foods, as well as in the environment can be, even long term. t
As individuals we have differing constitutions, we may struggle with different health issues, including weight loss. We may come from different cultural origins, different places in the world, have different blood types and metabolic rates and a different health blue print, if you will, we have inherited from parents. All of these things can have bearing on which foods will suite us best as we work towards better health. There is not necessarily a "one size, fits all". The information we get from the media on nutrition, can "drive us crazy", it is often hard to sort fact from fiction, what will work for us and what will not.
Natural foods, free of chemicals, oganic is best. , Grass fed meats are of special importance to children, they depend on good nutrition to develop properly on all levels. That and providing a healthy environment, that nurtures them emotionally, intellectually and socially is part of our own legacy for the future.
Most traditions around the world have regarded whole foods, even local foods freshly prepared as vital to good health and that particular foods have particular healing qualities. It was true 3,000 years ago and it is true today. We eat food not just to feel full. We experience hunger because our bodies need the raw materials to produce the enzymes, hormones, blood cells, create energy, set the metabolic rate, make skin and hair glow, etc., so we can continue to live, be active and thrive. This holds true also for our companion animals.
At Midnight Sun Herbal Health I look at your total situation, your current health, your health history and your basic constitution to help you understand what food choices will help you most. I can give information on the sourcing of organic and pastured foods. I will give you detailed information on what is going to work best for you, what will support you best as you strive to make the necessary changes. Information is the best tool in making choices. I will work with you so you can reach your goals.
www.healingandfood.com is a program we have designed to provide you with deltailed information on how to select and prepare specific foods for different health conditions, as well as written bacground information on why these foods are appropriate. This information is offered as a low cost program and the information will be available to you on an as needed basis. Check it out.
To read more about nutrition and sources to buy:
The Science of Diet: The cup cake circuit in the brain : Click here
Obesity Rhab in Teenagers: Click here
Top Chefs meet Biggest Loosers: Click here
Washington Post - "Millions of Children lack Vitamin D" Click here
New York Times- "Change we can stomach" Click here
The Washingon Post - David Kessler- "Fat, salt, sugar alter brain chemistry" Click here
Weston Price Foundation - Click here
Farmers Markets- "Think globally act locally" - Click here
Farmers Markets in Washington DC - Click here
Farmers Markets in Maryland - Click here
Farmers Markets in Virginia - Click here
Grass fed beef -The Food Revolution - Click here
Grass fed beef souces in Virginnia - Click here
Smithmeadow Farm - Click Here
Eat Wild - About grass fed livestock -and sources - Click here
Free range bison, MD - Click here
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