Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Food for the Heart and Mind

I try to incorporate these foods in order to keep my mind sharp, my heart strong:
Tilapia
Salmon
Chicken
Turkey
Sea food (tuna, shrimp)
Almonds
Walnuts
Edamame (soy beans)
Black beans
Whole grain rice
Whole grain oats
Sweet potatoes
Coffee
Blue berries
Strawberries
Oranges
Carrots
Yogurt
Red wine
Herbs (to season)
EVOO (extra virgin olive oil for seasoning)
Flaxseed
Spinach
Broccoli
Peas
Natural peanut butter (with molasses) *good source of calcium and incomplete protein
Tomato paste or sauce at least once a week
V8* low sodium and low sugar

*make sure to combine your foods correctly and watch out for your portion sizes
* Use a plate that is only 10 to 11 inches in diameter and only fill it once per meal
*Have at least 5 meals a day
*Remember:  Everyone is different so our needs may not all be the same

Try these foods for a week and see how you feel without the extra sugar and trans fats!!
These foods are high in protein, complex carbohydrates as well as healthy fats. 

Drink only water. 

Don't forget kale!! Best source of vitamin and minerals. Use for salads instead of regular lettuce.

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