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Food is Medicine<br />
By: Tom Harmon / Lean Dog<br />
Hey kids, you’ve heard the adage “you are what<br />
you eat”? This is also true for the food we eat<br />
as your food is only<br />
as good as what it ate - whether it’s fruit<br />
and veggies or beef, chicken, or fish. What<br />
were they fed?<br />
The bottom line? Food is medicine!<br />
The notion that food can be a potent<br />
medicine dates back centuries, with<br />
ancient cultures recognizing the healing<br />
properties of certain foods. In recent<br />
times, scientific research has provided<br />
a deeper understanding of how specific<br />
nutrients and compounds in food can<br />
influence our bodies at the molecular level.<br />
Take inflammation, for instance – a root cause of numerous chronic<br />
diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis. Certain foods like<br />
berries, fatty fish, and leafy greens are rich in antioxidants and antiinflammatory<br />
compounds that can help mitigate this bodily response.<br />
By emphasizing fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and sprouted<br />
grains while replacing table salt with Celtic Sea Salt and eliminating<br />
processed foods, this diet has shown remarkable efficacy in lowering<br />
blood pressure levels without the need for medication.<br />
Complex carbohydrates with a low glycemic index, such as quinoa<br />
and sweet potatoes, can help stabilize blood sugar levels. Cinnamon, a<br />
common spice, has been linked to improved insulin sensitivity.<br />
These dietary adjustments underscore<br />
how food choices can significantly impact<br />
the management of chronic illnesses.<br />
It’s not just about combating ailments<br />
– food can also optimize mental wellbeing.<br />
Omega-3 fatty acids found in fatty<br />
fish like salmon have been linked to<br />
reduced risk of depression and anxiety.<br />
In a world where chronic diseases are<br />
on the rise and health care costs continue<br />
to escalate, realizing that food can be a<br />
powerful form of preventive and supportive medicine is paramount. So,<br />
drop the wheat and dairy, eat pasture raised beef, chicken, and eggs. Eat<br />
wild caught fish like Pacific Salmon.<br />
Tom Harmon is a Certified Fitness Trainer & Nutritionist and<br />
owns Lean Dog Fitness in Henderson. Call 702/297-6440 to book<br />
your free intro/assessment to begin your journey to reclaim your<br />
health. www.leandogfitness.com<br />
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