You may have been led to believe your body betrays you as you age.
Metabolism dwindles, memory fades, muscles weaken, joints ache and skin sags.
The thing is, it's not so much aging alone that causes all of this. Much of the time these issues are related to accumulated years of neglect and abuse.
When it comes to most common forms or arthritis - aka inflammation; diet and lifestyle play a major role in the development of challenges. This means you can get out ahead of it to minimize risk, and if already dealing with the symptoms, make changes to better manage it and minimize its interference with your enjoyment of life. There are some basic habit hacks to make.
Metabolism dwindles, memory fades, muscles weaken, joints ache and skin sags.
The thing is, it's not so much aging alone that causes all of this. Much of the time these issues are related to accumulated years of neglect and abuse.
When it comes to most common forms or arthritis - aka inflammation; diet and lifestyle play a major role in the development of challenges. This means you can get out ahead of it to minimize risk, and if already dealing with the symptoms, make changes to better manage it and minimize its interference with your enjoyment of life. There are some basic habit hacks to make.
Diet, nutrients: your levels of vitamins, minerals and trace minerals, as well as amino acids and healthy omega 3 fatty acids all play a major role in the development of inflammatory diseases such as arthritis. When I mention this to clients, family and friends I am often told...I eat really well.
The comment ‘eat well’ is so subjective. Each of us has our own version of what this is and it's all relative. It may mean anything from 'I don't eat fast food like McDonald's and Taco Bell (yet still include regular consumption of highly processed foods like the proverbial 'perceived' healthier, lower calorie, taco wraps and whole wheat bagels); to religious consumption of a whole-foods, plant-strong diet. There is always black and white with every shade of gray in between and each of us needs a diet specific to our own current state of digestive and metabolic health, our lifestyle, age, climate...
Numerous factors like our daily movement/exercise/sleep patterns, our hydration, eating timing, our stress management ability, our environment, our access to nature and fresh air; all play a role in the amount of inflammation we may experience.
The thing is, our daily dietary choices, impact all these aspects of our lives.
Healthier eating habits can help us in all aspects of our lives.
Below are habits to embrace to help you to minimize chronic inflammation!
The comment ‘eat well’ is so subjective. Each of us has our own version of what this is and it's all relative. It may mean anything from 'I don't eat fast food like McDonald's and Taco Bell (yet still include regular consumption of highly processed foods like the proverbial 'perceived' healthier, lower calorie, taco wraps and whole wheat bagels); to religious consumption of a whole-foods, plant-strong diet. There is always black and white with every shade of gray in between and each of us needs a diet specific to our own current state of digestive and metabolic health, our lifestyle, age, climate...
Numerous factors like our daily movement/exercise/sleep patterns, our hydration, eating timing, our stress management ability, our environment, our access to nature and fresh air; all play a role in the amount of inflammation we may experience.
The thing is, our daily dietary choices, impact all these aspects of our lives.
Healthier eating habits can help us in all aspects of our lives.
Below are habits to embrace to help you to minimize chronic inflammation!
Diet Hacks to help overcome chronic inflammation:
Trust you can do this - pick a few of the above practices, make them yours and you'll begin to see the benefits. You don't have to ace them, just aim high and get to implementing these habits regularly. Consistency is crucial to reap the rewards.
There is the philosophy… Part of the cure, is the wish to be cured!
So yes, it does mean some dietary and lifestyle changes need to be made yet the ROI when you take better care of yourself is priceless. See for yourself and start today.
It's a gift you give yourself and all of your loved ones who have a vested interest in your well-being. As a dedicated, committed and practicing health advocate, I do too.
Teri Gentes - certified natural nutritionist, wellness coach and fitness trainer
Post updated from 2021
- avoid all refined sugars and sugar rich foods including refined flour products,
- avoid most all packaged / processed foods including ALL deli/processed meats,
- avoid glyphosate (Round-Up) sprayed crops, GMO and non-organic wheat/oats,
- avoid alcohol and sodas and flavored drinks,
- avoid excess consumption of all saturated fats,
- avoid trans fats-found in some animal products (and as a result of high heat cooking) as well as many packaged foods like crackers and baked goods
- avoid non-organic animal dairy and minimize consumption of all dairy,
- avoid cooking at really high temperatures as this changes the composition of foods creating something called D’AGES… dietary advanced glycogen end products causing oxidative stress and heart issues (more on this in a future blog post)
- avoid using non-stick pans due to the toxic off gases - stick with cast iron and stainless steel
- avoid chemicals/preservatives/stabilizers/flavors/colors – aka processed and packaged foods
Trust you can do this - pick a few of the above practices, make them yours and you'll begin to see the benefits. You don't have to ace them, just aim high and get to implementing these habits regularly. Consistency is crucial to reap the rewards.
There is the philosophy… Part of the cure, is the wish to be cured!
So yes, it does mean some dietary and lifestyle changes need to be made yet the ROI when you take better care of yourself is priceless. See for yourself and start today.
It's a gift you give yourself and all of your loved ones who have a vested interest in your well-being. As a dedicated, committed and practicing health advocate, I do too.
Teri Gentes - certified natural nutritionist, wellness coach and fitness trainer
Post updated from 2021
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Ask me about the self directed CLEAN LIVING FOR LIFE program.
You get my support at your own pace.
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