Healthy Eating

[av_section color=’main_color’ custom_bg=” src=’https://mypreventivehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/healthty-eating.jpg’ attachment=’3904′ attachment_size=’full’ attach=’scroll’ position=’top left’ repeat=’no-repeat’ video=” video_ratio=’16:9′ min_height=’25’ padding=’default’ shadow=’no-border-styling’ id=”] [av_two_fifth first] [av_heading heading=’Healthy Eating’ tag=’h1′ color=’custom-color-heading’ custom_font=’#ffffff’ style=’blockquote modern-quote’ size=’50’ subheading_active=’subheading_below’ subheading_size=’15’ padding=’10’] Some tips on Healthy Eating
[/av_heading] [/av_two_fifth][av_three_fifth] [/av_three_fifth] [/av_section] [av_section color=’main_color’ custom_bg=” src=’https://mypreventivehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/lightbackground.png’ attachment=’3345′ attachment_size=’full’ attach=’scroll’ position=’top left’ repeat=’repeat’ video=” video_ratio=’16:9′ min_height=’25’ padding=’default’ shadow=’no-border-styling’ id=”] [av_three_fifth first] [av_image src=’https://mypreventivehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/applebowl.png’ attachment=’3928′ attachment_size=’full’ align=’center’ animation=’no-animation’ link=” target=” styling=” caption=” font_size=” appearance=”][/av_image] [/av_three_fifth][av_two_fifth] [av_heading tag=’h1′ padding=’10’ heading=’Over the next several weeks Chef Gary will be giving our readers some tips on Healthy Eating including’ color=’custom-color-heading’ style=’blockquote modern-quote’ custom_font=’#000000′ size=’30’ subheading_active=’subheading_below’ subheading_size=’15’ custom_class=”] Every day, we hear reports about the harmful effects of many foods on our bodies. These harmful effects include but are not limited to chronic obesity, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer and strokes. I believe the health-related issues are more often a result of our modern diet than anything else. The problem, I believe, started when we moved away from the eating and lifestyle habits of our ancestors.
[/av_heading] [/av_two_fifth][av_one_full first] [av_heading tag=’h1′ padding=’10’ heading=’Every day, we hear and read new reports in the news’ color=’custom-color-heading’ style=’blockquote modern-quote’ custom_font=’#000000′ size=’30’ subheading_active=’subheading_below’ subheading_size=’15’ custom_class=”] On challenges with our foods: It’s hard to know what we should eat and what we should stay away from. Confusing, wouldn’t you say? Over the next few weeks we will be discussing a healthy way of eating. Let’s start by reminding you of the main food groups that we will be discussing:
[/av_heading] [av_table purpose=’tabular’ caption=” responsive_styling=’avia_responsive_table’] [av_row row_style=’avia-heading-row’][av_cell col_style=”]Protein Sources[/av_cell][av_cell col_style=”]Fats[/av_cell][av_cell col_style=”]Vegetables[/av_cell][/av_row] [av_row row_style=”][av_cell col_style=”]Grains[/av_cell][av_cell col_style=”]Fruits[/av_cell][av_cell col_style=”] Sweeteners
[/av_cell][/av_row] [av_row row_style=”][av_cell col_style=”]Beverages[/av_cell][av_cell col_style=”]Desserts[/av_cell][av_cell col_style=”]Snacks and Treats[/av_cell][/av_row] [/av_table] [av_heading tag=’h1′ padding=’10’ heading=’Let’s start with Protein Sources:’ color=’custom-color-heading’ style=’blockquote modern-quote’ custom_font=’#000000′ size=’20’ subheading_active=’subheading_below’ subheading_size=’15’ custom_class=”] Protein Sources: Sometimes we get lulled into thinking that Proteins only comes from Meat, Fish and Poultry. Not true. Proteins can be found in several types of foods including:
[/av_heading] [/av_one_full][av_table purpose=’tabular’ caption=” responsive_styling=’avia_responsive_table’] [av_row row_style=”][av_cell col_style=”]1) Legumes: Lentils and Beans (Kidney, Black, Garbanzo, Pinto, Navy, White, etc).[/av_cell][/av_row] [av_row row_style=”][av_cell col_style=”]2) Nuts and Seeds: Almonds, Walnuts, Pumpkin Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Flax Seeds, etc.[/av_cell][/av_row] [av_row row_style=”][av_cell col_style=”]3) Chicken/Turkey/Cornish Hens: No chemicals, No antibiotics, No added hormones. We always suggest that you consume farm-raised and Free-range poultry.[/av_cell][/av_row] [av_row row_style=”][av_cell col_style=”]4) Seafood: Halibut, Salmon, Trout and Tuna (We suggest Wild caught; not farm-raised).[/av_cell][/av_row] [av_row row_style=”][av_cell col_style=”]5) Meats: Beef, Lamb, Veal (We suggest that you consume farm-raised and free-range meat with no chemicals, hormones or antibiotics added to the food.[/av_cell][/av_row] [av_row row_style=”][av_cell col_style=”]6) Natural nut butters (where oil rises to the top when left to settle) are a great source of protein. Avoid commercial brands that contain hydrogenated oils and sugar. Almond butter is recommended.[/av_cell][/av_row] [av_row row_style=”][av_cell col_style=”]7) Many of our clients find it best to avoid pasteurized cow’s milk. Raw milk, Goat milk and Almond milk are all recommended.[/av_cell][/av_row] [av_row row_style=”][av_cell col_style=”]8) Eggs: Free-range eggs and fertile organic eggs are a great source of omega 3’s.[/av_cell][/av_row] [av_row row_style=”][av_cell col_style=”]9) Real Butter or Nut Butter is recommended. Many of our clients tend to avoid Margarines.[/av_cell][/av_row] [av_row row_style=”][av_cell col_style=”]10) Yogurt with no added sugar is recommended. Kefir is a good source of probiotics.[/av_cell][/av_row] [/av_table] [/av_section]