some tips from Experience Life...
1. Omega-3 Fats
o flaxseed oil
o wild salmon, herring, sardines, black cod
o omega-3 eggs
o high-grade quality fish oil supplement
2. Cruciferous Vegetables- should eat one to two cups daily, sauté them in olive oil or steam them
o broccoli
o collard greens
o kale
o cabbage
o brussel sprouts
o bok choy
3. Nuts- eat in moderation, have as a snack
o Almonds
o Walnuts
o Macadamia Nuts
o Pecans
4. Deeply Colored Fruits- eat them in their natural state as a snack
o Blueberries
o Raspberries
o Blackberries
o Pomegranates
o Red grapes
o Mangoes
5. Green Tea- drink this instead of coffee, warm or iced
FOODS YOU SHOULD BE AVOIDING
1. Processed food products
o Shop around the perimeter of the super market, don’t go down the aisles (this is usually where the processed foods are)
2. High Fructose Corn Syrup
o Read ALL labels
3. Trans Fats
o Read ALL labels, if it says “partially hydrogenated”, don’t buy it
4. Refined Sugar and Flour Products
o Try to find healthier alternatives to the foods you normally eat day to day
o If you need an occasional sweet, go for a square of dark chocolate
5. Any food that gives you trouble
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