Eating Healthy

Healthy eating is crucial as we age, and your primary care provider can refer you to a nutritionist who can help you devise a strategy for shopping, cooking, and eating food that tastes good and is mindful of your overall health and wellness strategy. In case you missed it, the keyword in that first sentence is ‘strategy.’ We’ve all heard how important it is to ‘watch your diet’ and ‘get plenty of exercise’ but what about a strategy based on a specific cause?

Scientific breakthroughs are happening all around us and one of the most prevalent and beneficial studies we see today is the healing properties certain foods have on the body. This is the part of the story where I add in the disclaimer that this article is in no way meant to diagnose, treat, or offer any cures for any illnesses; period! However, if there is anything to these claims, and certain foods can help with the type of illness you are suffering from, wouldn’t it be worth investigating?

According to the National Cancer Institute, Cruciferous vegetables are part of the Brassica genus of plants. They include the following vegetables, among others:

These vegetables are known to include nutrients such as vitamins C, E, and K, carotenoids (beta-carotene, zeaxanthin), lutein, folate, and minerals, plus are a good source of fiber.

The American Diabetes Association has a list of superfoods that are good for diabetes.

The American Heart Association recommends that we eat an overall healthy dietary pattern that emphasizes: