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Inflammation Fighting Super Heroes

November 21, 2020 by Teri Sprouse

Inflammation has been implicated in all kinds of disease in the last few years.  Heart disease, cancer, autoimmune conditions and strokes are just a few of the ailments associated with inflammation.  Inflammation does have benefits too. It is the short term process your body uses to heal itself after a cut or injury.  Unfortunately, if […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: anchovies, antiinflammatory, antioxidant, berries, Blueberries, Broccoli, cauliflower, fatty acid, Kale, omega 3, salmon, strawberries, tomatoes

Sea Veggies

May 6, 2018 by Teri Sprouse

When I was younger the thought of eating the slippery, slimy greenery I saw on the edge of the beach seemed out of the realm of possibilities.  As my pallet expanded and I began experimenting with eating sushi, I realized sea weed can be a healthy, tasty addition to my diet. Just like the vegetables […]

Filed Under: Ashleigh, Nutriton Tips Tagged With: dha, epa, iodine, iron, lignans, omega 3, polyphenols, Selenium, zinc

Omazing Omega’s

April 1, 2018 by Teri Sprouse

Fat is one of the macro nutrients necessary for survival.  Fat is an essential nutrient necessary for normal body function. It supplies energy, is necessary for absorption of fat soluble vitamins, keeps our bodies warm, protects our organs, helps make hormones and forms the structure of cell membranes.  It is imperative you include healthy fats […]

Filed Under: Ashleigh, Nutriton Tips Tagged With: brain, eggs, Fatty Acids, flax, grass fed beef, omega 3, omega 6, poultry, salmon, tuna

Fats: An Important Part of a Healthy Diet

December 24, 2017 by Teri Sprouse

  Fat is probably the macro nutrient that has the most negative reputation.  However, it is absolutely essential for healthy body function and contributes to feelings of satiety, leading to consumption of fewer calories. Fat is another of the macro nutrients necessary for survival.  Fat is an essential nutrient necessary for normal body function. It supplies energy, is […]

Filed Under: Ashleigh, Nutriton Tips Tagged With: chia seeds, essential fatty acids, fat, Flax Seed, omega 3, salmon, trans fats, tuna

Focus on Flax

September 18, 2017 by Teri Sprouse

Flax seeds are tiny, brown seeds that are the richest sources of a plant-based healthy omega-3 fatty acids, called alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) in the world.  The ALA in flax can help protect the lining of the digestive tract and maintain GI health by reducing gut inflammation.  This versatile seed is used in baking, for feeding chickens […]

Filed Under: Ashleigh, Nutriton Tips Tagged With: ala, alpha linolenic acid, anti oxidants, Anti-Inflammatory, cancer fiber, eggs, flax, hormone balance, insoluble, omega 3, soluble, vegan

Eat Some Healthy Fats

July 16, 2017 by Teri Sprouse

For most of the Eighties and Nineties, fat was considered something to be avoided at all costs.  People went to great lengths to replace fat in their food, often by adding sugar and other fillers to replace the taste and satiety feeling fat provides.  Luckily, however, fat is beginning to make a comeback in our […]

Filed Under: Ashleigh, Nutriton Tips Tagged With: adhd, anchovies, blue fish, chia, dementia, depression, dha, fish oil supplements, flax seeds, hemp seeds, herring, omega 3, seeds, walnuts

Food for Healthy Hair, Skin and Nails

December 19, 2016 by Teri Sprouse

Your best bet for having smooth, supple skin, lustrous hair and strong nails does not come in a bottle from the beauty counter.  It can be found in your kitchen and involves the food you put in your body.  The foods you consume on a regular basis can offer the building blocks needed for strong […]

Filed Under: Ashleigh, Nutriton Tips, Uncategorized Tagged With: chicken, eggs, flax seeds, hair, omega 3, protein, skin, sweet potatoe nails, tuna, Vitamin A, walnuts

Add Hemp To Your Diet

December 5, 2016 by Teri Sprouse

Hemp seeds are one of the new darlings of the health food world and when you take a look at their nutritional profile, you understand why. Hemp is known for its ideal concentrations of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids(1-3 ratio)  which have the potential to beneficially influence heart disease and improve skin issues.  Hemp seeds contain all […]

Filed Under: Ashleigh, Nutriton Tips, Uncategorized Tagged With: d zinc, heart disease, hemp, menopause, omega 3, omega 6, viatmin a, vitamin

Pack a Power Lunch

October 9, 2016 by Teri Sprouse

People often talk about breakfast being the most important meal of the day but lunch can be just as instrumental in a successful, productive afternoon.  Eating a carb loaded heavy meal mid day can mean struggling to make it through that afternoon meeting.  Instead pack a lunch design to help you coast through the day. […]

Filed Under: Nutriton Tips, Uncategorized Tagged With: complex carbs, fruit, Healthy Fats, Hydration, omega 3, vegetables, water, whole grains

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