sugar content to avoid the previous health challenges I mentioned. Better options include water with freshly squeezed lemon or lime is very refreshing. Adding ginger, it gets even better. Lemons helps the body get rid of toxins from the liver. Drinking water with lemon must be a routine for results not something you do from time to time. Fresh ginger helps the respiratory system and lungs.
Health, Wellness, & Stewardship Food for Thought To make it clear! I am not a doctor however I am a Healthcare Professional who just wants to pass over some food for thought. At the start of a new day some of us have breakfast, eventually it is time for lunch and then ther e’ s dinner. Whichever the habit maybe we at least take part in at least two of these meals. The question is, “ What are you getting out of these meals? ” Diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke and cancer are battles no one wants to experience. As
Again, I am not a doctor just a health care professional passing over some food for thought. Carbohydrates is another form of sugar. Pasta, potatoes, rice are just a few examples. When
broken down through the digestive system it turns into sugar. Processed foods include high amounts of sodium. Who is that shaking their hand over their plate? The person adding salt to the salt already in the food is asking high blood pressure to quickly and do not forget to bring my stroke along with you! Adding greasy fried food to take up most of my plate will finish this recipe for disaster up by clogging my arteries that run frommy heart to my brain. Wala! Dinner is served! Trust me I am simply passing over some food for thought.
individuals we can at least try to prevent, defeat or even control them instead
of vice versa. Seeing your doctor for more than just a yearly routine physical, taking prescribed medication or even receiving insulin shots are reasons why you should take notice of what happens when you eat certain foods. Now I am not saying you cannot do you from time to time. I am just passing it over to you! Take for example a simple glass of juice, soda (diet or not) or even a sports drink. Check out the “ main ” ingredient which is always listed first. High fructose is another word for sugar. I will leave that up to you to discover where it is on the list. Sugar substitutes can be more detrimental than
Green and red leafy foods tend to rescue the digestive system. Ask your doctor for guidance and suggestions that best help you to make better
choices for a healthier life. At the end of the day I have passed you some food for thought and you will make your choice! “ It ’ s Your LIFE, OWN IT! ” Keep in mind your choices not only affect you, your decisions affect those who love you. The effect food has on us should not be taken for granted. PASS THE PLATE PLEASE!
sugar itself. Everyone has their own choice and decisions to make. It is a best practice to choose beverages with less
TONYA R. BLOEDOORN Healthcare Professional TCS Contributing Writer
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