Focus Physical Therapy - April May 2023

NEED A NUTRITIONAL BOOST?

Try the Nordic Diet!

fat than olive oil and other processed options. You’re supposed to eat a decreased amount of sugar and twice the amount of fiber and seafood than a typical diet. Some phenomenal physical health benefits come with switching over to the Nordic diet. It helps reduce inflammation throughout the body and can even reduce your risk of getting Type 2 diabetes, cancer, and heart disease. Many people who tried the diet noticed decreased cholesterol and lower blood pressure while they followed these guidelines, even saying they lost weight or had an easier time staying in shape. You may have seen the Nordic diet on the news after Noma, a three- Michelin-star restaurant known for its Nordic menu, recently closed in Copenhagen. Food critics and patrons rated this restaurant as one of the best in the world, but the owner found the grueling hours and intense workplace culture unsustainable. So, still wanting to work in the food industry, he converted Noma into a food laboratory. You can change and improve your diet anytime, but experts recommend the Nordic diet for its many health benefits. Make sure you pick up whole grains, fruits, vegetables, fatty fish, and other items next time you go to the grocery store. You’ll be amazed how what you eat can improve how you feel.

Every other month, new dieting fads seem to take the world by storm. Some popular diets aren’t beneficial, while others have incredible health benefits, so how do people know what’s worth trying? Luckily, one recent diet out there may be a little bit more credible than the rest: the Nordic diet. Nutritionists, scientists, and chefs decided to create this diet in 2004 to help slow obesity rates and unsustainable farming practices in Nordic countries, but it might help residents of the U.S., too! The Nordic diet emphasizes consuming food high in protein, complex carbohydrates, and healthy fats. Fruits, vegetables, and seafood are common on Nordic diet menus, but what separates the Nordic diet from the others is that it uses canola oil, which has less saturated

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“I have returned to Focus multiple times for treatment on different areas of my body, and Julian has always found a way to alleviate the pain and discomfort I experienced. He’s also taught me a lot about how treatment and exercises would work for me on a consistent basis. I am forever grateful for all that the Focus team has helped me with. I know where to come when I need a refresher course!”

–Joy V.

“I was referred to Focus PT to treat some overworked muscles that I got from baking for days on end over the holidays. I ended up in tons of pain, and baking was no longer an option. Luckily, within 8 weeks, the Focus team eliminated the pain and helped me build up strength in my back and shoulder muscles. I’m so happy to be baking again! Olita has miracle hands, and Bryant is so knowledgeable and informative.”

–Marcia P.

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