The most common reason people decide to embark on a fast is for the weight loss benefit. But, the true benefit of fasting is much more…
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Phytonutrients and Antioxidants In Whole Foods
Posted in Food, Health & Wellness, and Michele Jacobson Nutrition
What Exactly Are Phytonutrients, and How Can They Contribute to My Optimum Health? Phytonutrients are components of foods, such as fruits, vegetables and grains, in their…
Whether for your child or yourself, maintaining a restrictive diet while on vacation can be a trick, especially one that’s gluten-free. Recently I was presented with this challenge – not only gluten-free, but a vegetarian and low-residue (no roughage or anything raw) diet as well – while traveling out of the country. While not suffering from Celiac specifically, it was still important to my intestinal health that I maintained this strict regimen. Of course, I found it a real test. However, there were some foods that saved me, and lessons I learned on the fly that I will be sure to rely upon as I continue to travel while I am on this eating regimen. My hope is that these suggestions help others as well!