I mostly read magazines with an eye of education and takeaways. Recipes, suggestions, exercises, etc. I rip them out, tag ’em with a post-it and set them aside. Workouts go in the binder, recipes near the cookbooks, blog ideas in a folder.
Since I don’t expect you to run out and buy this pricey tome, I’ll share with you what I think is one of the biggest takeaways and the easiest to implement today.
Eat more fruits and vegetables. Way more.
Spinach – Evidence shows that a few weekly servings of spinach can help prevent macular degeneration (JAMA Opthamology).
Cooked Mushrooms – Provide polysaccharides thought to inhibit tunor growth.
Green Cruciferous Veggies (broccoli, cabbage, kale, etc.) – contain more vitamins and minerals per calorie per any other food.
Cauliflower – Loaded with nutrition and is a powerful cancer-fighting veggie.A half cup provides more than half your daily quota of vitamin C as well as fiber and potassium. All at 27 calories.
Sweet Potatoes – Contains vitamin A, vitamin C, beta-carotene, potassium, folate, fiber, B vitamins and magnanese making it one of the healthiest complex carbs.
Cherries and Berries – Rich in anthyocyanins which are chemicals that relieve pain even more effectively than aspirin.
All Fruits – Contain healthy amount of antioxidants which are important for reducing inflammation and pain. (Click here for a quick primer on the benefits of antioxidants).
Many of you are working towards a cleaner, less-processed diet but maybe aren’t sure how to do it. Here’s a tip you’ll love. You don’t have to subtract ANYTHING. Just start by adding.
Eat fruits and veggies with every meal. When you reach for a snack start with fruit. Or carrot sticks, jicama or even a few boiled baby potatoes and mustard.
By adding in all of the good stuff, you won’t have room for the stuff that’s not as healthy. And sure, if you want a cookie, have one. But eat your apple or berries first.
