Still battling those pesky pounds you packed on over the holiday season? This spring, jump-start your journey back to wellness with these five tips from our Brentwood chiropractor Dr. Uzelman.
Five Nutrition Tips for More Energy and Better Health
1. Eat the rainbow. Colorful fruits and vegetables are packed with vital nutrients and antioxidants that protect our body from aging and fight off free radical damage. From blueberries and leafy greens to bright citrus fruits and juicy tomatoes, turn your plate into a rainbow of color. Got a green thumb? Take advantage of spring to get started on your own vegetable garden and enjoy organic, healthy produce right in your own backyard.
2. Get smart about fat. Fried foods and trans fats are a recipe for heart disease and obesity. But heart-healthy fats like olive oil, flax seed oil and the Omega-6 fats found in cold-water fish build a healthy body. Make smart substitutions to enjoy your favorite recipes without harmful saturated and trans fats.
3. Get active outside. From longer days to blooming flowers, spring is the perfect time to come out of hibernation and embrace the great outdoors. Working out every day at the gym gets boring – reinvigorate your workout routine with a weekend hike, a long walk through the neighborhood, or a bike ride with your kids.
4. Eat for your body. We’re all unique – and so are our nutritional needs. Are you struggling with weight management? You may be eating the wrong foods for your body. A Meridian Stress Assessment will evaluate which organs are not functioning properly. Dr. Uzelman can then recommend the right balance of vitamins, nutrients and herbs for your individual wellness needs. When we eat for our bodies, weight management is easy.
5. Heal from within. When our bodies are injured, toxins build up at the injury site causing inflammation. This can lead to chronic back pain and even trigger other injuries. Eating a diet rich in antioxidants, including berries and leafy greens, fights inflammation from within, naturally reducing pain and promoting internal healing.
Are you struggling to lose weight and keep off the pounds? Confused by all the different fad diets and “super foods”? If you’re ready for nutritional advice, we can help! Visit Dr. Uzelman to discuss a revolutionary nutritional weight loss program today.
