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Eat Well....

 

Have you heard the saying "You are what you Eat"? The quality of food we put into our bodies is exactly what we will get out of our body"
Growing bodies need great nutrition. They need all the vital nutrients and minerals for their rapid growth and development. Eating "raw" and "fresh" as much as possible is the key to great health for you and your family. Raw and fresh foods contain essential nutrients which is a far superior food choice compared to muesli bars, roll ups, chocolate bars and Mc Donalds to name a few. It is vital to encourage great eating habits at an early age to set them up for life. Growing bodies cannot function at optimal levels if the food we are putting in is not of the highest quality.
Think of this, " would you fill your car up with unleaded petrol instead of diesel?" and if so would you expect your car to run as if it was on diesel? These questions apply also to the human body, great fuel is required to make your body work better, function at optimal levels, to achieve more, be more productive and to grow and develop. Processed, packaged and fast food options have unfortunately become the food of choice for its availability, accessibility, easiness to prepare and increase salt and sugar making it addictive and appear to be more tasty.
Did you know what these types of foods contain? They contain partially hydrogenated oil, brominated vegetable oil, high fructose corn syrup, artificial colours and flavours, benzoate perservatives, caffeine, artificial sweeteners, MSG, olestra, sodium nitrite and nitrate. This creates a cocktail for obesity, heart disease, stroke, decreased energy, poor immune system, learning difficulties, overworked and stressed digestive systems, sluggish metabolisms- and this is what our kids are eating!
It is vital for the future of our community, our world and of course our children to be eating nutritious foods over a lifetime.
This help tip has been brought to you by Dr. Andrea Parisio from Pyke Family Wellbeing, helping the community Get Well and Stay Well
 

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Acid vs Alkaline Diet

 

There has been much talk about switching to an alkaline-based diet. All food contains acid and alkaline elements, however it is the degree of the acid and alkaline ratio that determines whether it sits in the acid or alkaline scale. This is determined by the reaction it has in the body. Acid type foods in excess allow our body to be in an inflammatory state. It is this inflammatory overload that causes our bodies to work in overdrive- bad news to us as it can be blamed for colds/flu, weak immune system, gas, bloating, indigestion, fatigue, sleeplessness.


After the body digests the food, it produces end products it is these end products that get used in the body as fuel. If the fuel is primarily acidic it will not be as useful in the body as fuel that is primarily alkaline. Think of the fuel in the body like petrol in the car, if your car requires premium unleaded, and you fill it up with regular unleaded, your car will not run as efficient machine as if it was filled up with the right petrol. An alkaline state is needed for optimal health, wellbeing, fertility, strong immune system, energy and vitality. Alkaline foods are fresh fruit, fresh vegetables sprouted legumes, sprouted seeds, millet and buckwheat, raw milk, herbal teas, live plain yoghurt, chocolate, fresh fruit juices. Foods to avoid that are high in acid, dried fruits, white asparagus, artichokes, brussell sprouts, legumes, pulses, dairy products, meat, fish, poultry, tea, coffee, soft drinks, alcohol, seeds, nuts, wheat, rye, barley, oats, additives. For optimal health and wellbeing, it is ideal to keep the ration 3:1,
alkaline :acid. This allows your body to get good quality fuel from the food you intake that can be used to strengthen your immune system, support your gut and give you loads of energy.

 

Dr. Andrea Parisio, Wellness Chiropractor at Pyke Family Wellbeing Port Melbourne, has brought this health tip to you.  For more information contact  Dr Andrea at andrea@pykewellbeing.com.au

 

Pyke Family Wellbeing

377 Bay Street Port Melbourne