ADHD AND CHOCONANA SMOOTHIE RECIPE BALANCED NUTRITION FOR YOUR CHILDREN: FOOD AS MEDICINE ADHD Attention Deficit Hyper Disorder (ADHD) is a chronic condition that affects millions of children and often persists into adulthood. ADHD includes a combination of problems, such as difficulty sustaining attention, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior that is often paired with low self-esteem,…
FOOD AS MEDICINE: BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM With the flu hitting epidemic proportions, I wanted to give ya’ll some food as medicine tips to get through without getting struck by illness! Yogurt/Keifer/Cultured foods Over 80% of our immune system is regulated by the gut, so incorporating probiotic food sources into your daily plan is a…
FOOD AS MEDICINE: OKRA OKRA IS TREATMENT FOR: High Cholesterol Inflammation Joint pain Colitis IBS Weight loss Okra is a nutrient-dense addition to any meal that provides significant health benefits. Okra is a vegetable with mucilaginous compounds that can work to balance blood sugar levels, lower cholesterol, and improve digestion. This mucilage or mucus-like soluble…
FOOD AS MEDICINE: SWEET POTATOES SWEET POTATOES ARE TREATMENT FOR: Cancer Inflammation (Heart health and Alzheimer’s disease) Type 2 Diabetes Thanksgiving is coming and it is a time when this jewel gets featured but is it truly appreciated? This colorful root vegetable boasts an impressive nutritional profile: rich in beta-carotene (which the body then converts…
