How Do You Stay Healthy?

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I was actually referring to a study of sea salts from around the world, which found that nearly all of them contained microplastics, as well as pigments and other unidentified foreign material. I believe there was only one sample that was completely clean. The study did not mention actual brands, but I guess the point I took away from it is that the sea is pretty contaminated with plastic and that's going to show up in sea salts to varying degrees. Here's the study: https://www.nature.com/articles/srep46173
Thanks. I'll pass this info. onto the naturopath whom I used to work with; my guess, is that she would be on top of this info. anyway. I hope to read it as well. All I remember, is what Natures Cargo had told me as to why they stopped getting salt (from France?) but that was several years ago that I had that conversation.
 

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I think the most important thing for anyone's diet is just to eat Whole foods that are Alive. the only food in the grocery store that is really food is usually on the perimeter of the store: fruits and veg obviously, dairy products, meat (though grocery store meat probably more harm than good), and grains. all the aisles in the middle? old dead food. if it comes from a box,even it's it's organic, it's probably no good. with the exception of grains and dried beans.
picture boxed factory food and how old it is, how many places it's been and hands passed through before arriving to you. frozen foods especially, seperate ingredients from seperate locations, cooked, brought together, cooked again, frozen, stored, and then cooked again by you. that food has NO life left in it and no value to eat you would be better off to starve or eat grass from your yard.
but folks will try to tell you that frozen veg is acutally better than fresh that is a crock of shit IMO :)
 

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folks will try to tell you that frozen veg is acutally better than fresh that is a crock of shit IMO
There is some truth to the statement. I've seen a recent study that compared them. Some pluses went to each and it varied by vegi. I buy fresh when in season and frozen when out of season. I think that being frozen usually within 48 hrs of harvest is better than "fresh" that traveled hundreds or thousands of miles.
 

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There is some truth to the statement. I've seen a recent study that compared them. Some pluses went to each and it varied by vegi. I buy fresh when in season and frozen when out of season. I think that being frozen usually within 48 hrs of harvest is better than "fresh" that traveled hundreds or thousands of miles.
youre better off simply eating food seasonally.
 

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There is some truth to the statement. I've seen a recent study that compared them. Some pluses went to each and it varied by vegi. I buy fresh when in season and frozen when out of season. I think that being frozen usually within 48 hrs of harvest is better than "fresh" that traveled hundreds or thousands of miles.
well that's what i've heard too but i am doubtful do you remember where you saw the study?
 

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I recently learned that folate is lost rapidly from frozen vegetables. So definitely don't depend on frozen veggies for your folate needs!
Good to know, but I look at vegetables as part of a health diet over I need "x" nutrient
 

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Been drinking unsweetened black tea in place of my energy drinks. Down to 2 energy drinks a week. Tues/thursday I allow.

No longer feel a need for them.
So a 7 year habit kicked.

I've always been a big water person. I have avoided gatorade the past two weeks. I do feel the less sugar withdrawal, but nothing overwhelming
 

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I make my own homemade "sports drink". It's super easy and cheaper than Gatorade. Just make a mixture of about 30% organic juice and 70% pure water. Then add a small pinch of salt (I use Himalayan salt) and some trace mineral drops. I use the same brand as Polymoog - it's high in magnesium. It tastes similar to Gatorade, just not as artificial.
I do that too! It's fun because you can change up the flavor just by changing the type of juice, and it seems satisfying in a way that Gatorade doesn't. (i had stomach problems a while back and had to fast for a month and eat a very light dinner. My homemade sports drink kept me feeling full all day long, even with a physically demanding job.)

I started baking my own bread. It's not that hard, you just need the time to let it proof for an hour or so, and bake for another hour. I make a batch and put half in the freezer for later in the week. Let me tell you guys, the flavor of fresh, chemical free bread is Amazing!

I am loving the green superfood powder, with chlorella and the like, and start my day w/a glass of that before I move on to coffee or tea.

Being a mom, it's hard to find "fun" foods that will appeal to my family, but so far I've managed to avoid HFCS and the most egregious of the colorants and preservatives. For convenience foods, I choose organic mac & cheese, frozen pizzas, granola bars and a lot of "Back to Nature" products like cookies and crackers. For a treat, I'll let my kids have an root beer or cream soda, and I'm partial to the "Throwback" Pepsi made w/real sugar.

We eat meat maybe twice a week, and I buy organic. (I love it too much to give it up entirely.) I use vegetarian versions of burgers, chicken nuggets, ground beef and sausages. (Chicken parmesan w/the Morningstar patties is actually better than any restaurant version.) My boys now officially love tofu and almond milk. Coconut and olive oil (Spanish, not fake Italian stuff) for cooking, and I sneak in extra veggies in things like meatloaf, pasta sauce and casseroles. And I substitute Greek yogurt for anything involving mayo or sour cream--if you season it right, you can't tell the difference, especially if you make your own salad dressings (Caesar, thousand island, honey mustard--all easy to do).

I hope you guys can use some of these ideas, especially since so few of us have time to make everything from scratch all the time, and sometimes you just gotta have something a little naughty, whether it's a slice of pizza or a cookie.
 

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I hope you guys can use some of these ideas, especially since so few of us have time to make everything from scratch all the time, and sometimes you just gotta have something a little naughty, whether it's a slice of pizza or a cookie.
lots of people say to live a little.... im not one of them. : )
 

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I have a slice of pizza or 4.
If I must go the quick route. Dominos or little caesars. That's my naughty treat lol.

Aside from work. Been hitting my workouts hard every evening. Been drinking a ton of water everyday and I feel so much better for it.

Chasing around my son. Downtime with the wife. It's been nice to enjoy the simple things. Keeps me sane mentally
 

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The minimal sugar, less caffeine thing gets pretty easy as I go on. Feeling a ton better with water.

Still a bit of junk food. But mind and body are happy
 
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