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Power foods, along with higher amounts of calories, include protein, vitamins A and C, and sometimes zinc. Why is good nutrition important for wound healing? Goals for healthy eating Eat a variety of foods to get all the calories, proteins, vitamins, and minerals you need. Grains, using whole grain sources as much as possible Number of servings: Vegetables Number of servings: Milk Number of servings: Meats and beans Number of servings: Oils, fats, and sugar Number of servings: Meats, beans, eggs, milk and yogurt particularly Greek yogurt , tofu, soy nuts, soy protein products Vitamin C: Citrus fruits and juices, strawberries, tomatoes, tomato juice, peppers, baked potatoes, spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cabbage Vitamin A: Dark green, leafy vegetables, orange or yellow vegetables, cantaloupe, fortified dairy products, liver, fortified cereals Zinc: Fortified cereals, red meats, seafood If you are not eating well: Eat 5 or 6 small meals a day.
Instead of trying to eat three big meals a day, try eating smaller meals and snacks between meals to get enough nutrition. Some foods that taste good during recovery are not very nutritious.
Try replacing them with foods that contain good sources of protein, vitamins, calories, and minerals. You may find that cold foods and foods with little odor work best.
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For example, cottage cheese, cereals, cheesy entrees such as cheese ravioli and macaroni and cheese, or chicken or tuna salad may be tastier than beef. I grind linseed, sunflower and almond seeds to make LSA, which I use on everything! Sprinkle them on salads or add to breakfast smoothies and cereal. Sweets are an important part of the 4 tastes of the palate: Always look for unrefined sugar. Other vegetarian alternatives are stevia, coconut sugar, maple syrup or coconut nectar. Best to opt for organic brands to minimize the processing. Avoid highly refined processed sugar and zero-calorie sugar substitutes like aspartame, equal and nutra-sweet as these are toxic for your body.
These little gems made this list because fresh lemons are so versatile. I like to start my day by drinking a detoxifying lemon water drink by squeezing a quarter of a lemon into a big glass of filtered water. Try lemons cut into wedges and squeezed over salads and soups for extra flavor and yummy zing! Real sea salt is unrefined salt which has been taken directly from the sea and dehydrated by the sun, forming a beautiful crystalline structure. It's ultra rich in micronutrients and totally delicious. You can substitute sea-salt for table salt in both your savory and sweet cooking.
Your health, your body and your taste buds truly will thank you for it!
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Using either fresh or dried herbs can transform your cooking as they add new taste sensations to your food. They can take your cooking from every day food to something quite gourmet. Buy your herbs straight from a greengrocers or local food market. For the adventurous, try growing your own!
Some of my favorites are fresh parsley, coriander, basil, and dill. If you want to quickly improve your digestive health, then try apple cider vinegar. Use it daily in combination with or as a substitute for lemon juice as an alkalizing drink. Or use it to make a tasty salad dressing by blending it with some olive oil, herbs, and a sprinkle of sea-salt.
Give yourself the gift of vibrant health today by stocking up on these healthy-kitchen must haves. When your kitchen is stocked with foods that are healthy, you will be more inclined to create healthy snacks and meals for yourself. Please do leave us a comment below and let us know how many of these healthy foods you have in your kitchen today… I look forward to hearing from you! Functional Food icon functional food. Group 8 Created with Sketch. By Katrina Love Senn. Group 7 Created with Sketch. Email Created with Sketch. Group 9 Created with Sketch. Group 10 Created with Sketch.
How to Restore Your Health With a Healing Foods Diet
Group 11 Created with Sketch. Group 4 Created with Sketch. I decided not to take the medication and was instead guided to go on my own personal healing journey… I turned my attention to the alternative to taking pharmaceutical drugs. They radically transformed my body and healed me of chronic disease, allowing me to experience vibrant health: Extra-virgin cold-pressed, organic oils.
Sesame, sunflower, chia, pumpkin seeds… There are such a wide variety of delicious seeds available. Honey or unrefined sugar substitute. Apple cider vinegar ACV. Katrina Love Senn is an International yoga teacher, healer and author of the ground-breaking book called 'Losing Weight is a Healing Journey'. Related Posts Motivation icon motivation.