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Healthy at Home By Rakesh Ravi
from Healthy Cuisine
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A healthy breakfast porridge sits in two bowls, layered with fresh cut fruits. Photo courtesy of Brooke Lark on Unsplash.
clean water and soap for at least 20 seconds before preparing or eating meals.”
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According to Gary you can’t just consume anything to stay healthy, you need to nourish your body with fresh and unprocessed foods. Gary said, “To acquire the vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, protein, and antioxidants your body needs, you should consume a variety of fresh and unprocessed foods every day”.
Lena Demoss, a Senior Pediatric Clinical Dietitian at Texas Children’s Hospital the Woodlands, said she typically does with a new patient during a nutrition coaching session. She hopes to establish what they want to accomplish and what issues they are having. “We talk about what issues they are having,” Demoss said, “and I will often have them give me a detailed breakdown of what they are eating and drinking through the day, and any symptoms that show up during the day,”
According to Demoss understanding your diet will further help you acquire what you want. “Begin with the fundamentals, focus on what you’re putting in versus what you’re taking out after you’ve gotten your water, meal time, and sleep in order,” Demoss said.
Dietitians emphasize the importance of thinking about your diet and taking a break. Many do things for themselves to ensure a healthy mind and body as well as recommend things for their patients to do.
Sarah Williams a clinical dietitian from Round Rock Cancer Center specifically Radiation Oncology said she does many things to ensure her healthy body and mind.
“Whether it is baking something new and interesting, going plant shopping, or taking a quick walk with my dog I try to do something that fills my soul regularly,” Williams said.
Demoss agreed, adding that personal care includes limiting time with technology.
“Separate yourself from your computer, phone, and television when eating and
A very protien filled bowl. Photo by Sarah Williams.
-Gary Tanner, clinical dietcian
A variety of cut falling fruits. Photo courtesy of Unsplash.
take a proper lunch break, even if you’re at work,” Demoss said. “Just ten minutes of mindfulness can help you figure out when you’re full”.
Williams said the accuracy and trustworthiness of social media and using social media to stay in touch with nutrition trends should be questioned.
“I also like social media to a certain extent, so I can stay on top of any emerging nutrition trends in pop culture, because I will inevitably be asked about it,” Williams said. “But beware of nutrition advice from social media, it’s often not accurate.”
Tanner said there is more to changing your health for the better than just changing your diet. He said your mentality is also a critical aspect.
“The ultimate goal is to modify your perspective and consider your diet as a long-term lifestyle adjustment that will improve your overall health,” Tanner said.
Demoss agrees, adding that your plan for change should fit around your lifestyle and not the other way around. Changing your health for the better isn’t as simple as slightly changing your diet.
According to Demoss, shaping your life around those adjustments is what makes a difference.
“We constantly stress that our nutrition plan must fit your lifestyle because we know you won’t modify your life to fit a diet plus it won’t stick,” Demoss said.
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On the arm you got shot you will see pain, redness, and swelling.
Through the rest of your body you might feel chills, fever, or muscle pain.
