Aluminum is the third most abundant element in the earth’s crust, equal to about 8%. It is a naturally occurring mineral that can be found in both plant and animal sourced foods in small amounts. There are also many food additives containing aluminum and cookware and food storage containers can leach aluminum into food via contact.
In my last post, I shared about the GAPS diet. This week’s post is a testimony of how the GAPS diet has touched my family. I hope you enjoy it.
There are many diets: keto, Mediterranean, Low FODMAP, Paleo, South Beach, Blood Type, raw food, and many, many more. Determining what type of diet is best for you can be a huge challenge. THERE IS NO DIET THAT WORKS FOR EVERYONE! We are all individuals who have a specific genetic make-up and have our own health journey; there is no one else like you!
This year, 2020 has changed our lives in so many ways. I don’t think anyone has not been affected by COVID19 in some way or another. Families have been thrust together 24/7 with kids being home from school and many people working from home. It is our current normal with a lot of new challenges.
With COVID-19 in the news and the challenges with this situation, I thought I would share some tips for building our immunity. Here in Minnesota we now have two people testing positive for the virus. Yes, in our house, we are being more diligent about our health; no, we are not getting stressed over the situation.
Did you know there are four levels of eating? Each level reflects an awareness of a person’s overall way of eating. We often don’t put much thought into our eating; but if we take the time to evaluate ourselves, we can become more responsible for our own health. Let’s look at these levels.
Maltodextrin is a very common food additive found in many processed foods; it was introduced into our food supply between 1967 and 1973. It is made by cooking starches such as corn, rice, potato, or wheat; then adding acids or enzymes to further break it down. When processing is complete, a water soluble, neutral tasting white powder is formed. It is closely related to corn syrup solids but has less sugar content with no nutritional value.
A couple years ago I shared a post about the Weston A. Price Foundation. The 20-year-old organization focuses on wise traditions in food, farming, and the healing arts. To celebrate 20 years of providing information on diet and health, they are encouraging people to “Take the 50% Pledge!” The pledge asks people to spend at least 50% of their food dollars on direct purchases from local farmers and artisans. The balance spent on celebrating how small the world really is by the choices we have in food. By participating in this pledge, you will be supporting local farms and artisans. This can help build stronger communities for us all.
What does creativity have to with your overall health and wellness? It turns out a lot! In more recent years, there has been actual research on the subject; and the findings suggest that being creative is useful for both our mental and physical health.
One definition of thankful is expressing gratitude and relief. Did you know there are a number of health benefits when you regularly express gratitude? Gratitude is one of the most researched emotions so there is a lot of data available. Many societies throughout the ages have written about the benefits of gratitude and classical writings have claimed it is “the greatest virtue.” So let’s look at some of these benefits.