Ventura Spine & Nerve Center March 2019

WHY GETTING YOUR NUTRITION

Only From Food Is a Bad Idea

lack of calories can all cause nutrient deficiencies. There is evidence that consuming nutrients from food is more beneficial than from supplements, which is why you should focus on a nutrient-rich diet first, but that shouldn’t be the end of the story. Supplementation May Help You Live Longer Aging is a natural process, but it’s not fun. There is good reason to believe a higher intake of nutrients may prolong life. If supplements can buy you a few more years of quality life, why not take them? Don’t shy away from them because of the confusing information we mentioned in the first paragraph! After 40 years of studying nutrition, we wanted to offer our practice members top-quality, professional-grade nutritional supplementation formulated and manufactured according to a “science first” approach. That’s why we have chosen the Designs for Health company. Their philosophy is most evident in their commitment to research and science,

You’ve likely heard conflicting information about nutrient supplementation. With thousands of multivitamins, minerals, and other supplements lining health food store shelves, it’s no wonder people are confused. Which of these pills and potions are legit, if any? Are the people who buy these just investing in really expensive pee? Even worse, can supplements damage your body? As the standard American diet (SAD) shifts farther and farther away from nutrient-dense foods like high-quality animal proteins and vegetables, nutrient deficiency is becoming a widespread epidemic. Even if you’re following a more nutrient-dense diet full of quality protein and fats, you can no longer rely on getting all of your nutrients from food . Nutrient deficiencies hurt your performance, cause DNA damage, make you age faster, and can contribute to chronic diseases. The idea that you can get all your nutrients from food is fine in theory but virtually impossible in practice. Soil and water depletion, food and environmental toxins, poor absorption, pesticides, and TAKE A BREAK

and they manufacture a product that is superior in both quality and efficacy. When we recommend one of Design for Health’s supplement products, we are confident that you will receive a superior product every time. I am so confident that I have opened an online e-store so you can order these quality supplements from the comfort of your home. To order, go to Dralff.ehealthpro.com. Use the coupon code FIRST25 and you will receive 25 percent off your first order! If you order over $49 in supplements, shipping is free. You can order these on Amazon, but their prices are 10 percent higher than at our store. Please do not hesitate to contact us at 805-648-7987 if you have any questions about which supplements you should be adding to your health plan.

BISTECCA ALLA FIORENTINA

INGREDIENTS

• 2 bone-in porterhouse steaks • 1/4 cup olive oil • 2 sprigs rosemary • Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste • Lemon wedges, for serving

DIRECTIONS

1. 30 minutes before cooking, remove steaks from fridge to bring them to room temperature. 2. Heat a grill or large cast-iron skillet to high. While heating, brush steaks with half the oil and season liberally with salt and pepper. 3. Place steaks on the hottest part of the grill or pan and cook for 5 minutes. 4. Flip steaks and baste with remaining oil, using rosemary sprigs as a brush. If cooking in a pan, place sprigs next to steaks after basting. 5. Cook for 5–6 minutes for medium-rare. 6. Let steaks sit for at least 5 minutes, slice against the grain, and serve with bone.

P.S.

What if you devoted this year to simply loving yourself more? If you are starting this year not quite feeling like yourself and wishing you felt better, please give us a call and schedule a free, no obligation consultation. 805-648-7987

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