Nutrition. Vitamins. You.
Seasonal Allergies! Dr. Claire Arcidiacono, ND Achoo! Achoo! Is it a cold? It is just dusty? Nope! Its allergy season! And along with allergy season is all the symptoms of allergies. Having symptoms of allergies tend to come during what is known as allergy …
VEGETABLES~GREENS AND BEYOND By: Allie Might, FMC, INHC, ATT Vegetables and greens always seem to be the most difficult for people to eat enough of on a daily basis. As I’ve talked to people over the years on this subject, I’ve noticed a few …
FRUITS~NATURE’S TREAT
By: Allie Might, FMC, INHC, ATT
Fruit is one of those groups that we all know and love. In my experience, it’s always that food that most people don’t seem to have problems getting into their daily diet. However, let’s explore this delicious group further.
What exactly is a fruit? Britannica defines it as ‘a fruit is the fleshy or dry ripened ovary of a flowering plant, enclosing the seed or seeds’. While we are familiar with the traditional types of fruits such as apples, bananas, oranges and strawberries this definition broadens this association. Such foods like tomatoes, zucchini, squash and eggplant also fall under this definition.
The amount and type of fruit may change depending on one’s wellness goals and health issues. However, on average, it is recommended by the USDA (Unites States Department of Agriculture) that adults should consume 1.5-2 servings of fruits per day. The general rule is that a serving is a cup of fresh fruit or juice or 1/2 cup of dried fruit. Keep in mind that this may slightly differ depending on what fruit you are eating.
So, why is fruit so important? Fruits contain essential vitamins and minerals such as vitamins A and C, potassium and calcium. They are also a source of fiber and help to support a healthy immune system as well as our digestion and heart. It is also easy to consume as fruit is incredibly versatile. It can be eaten raw, in a salad, cooked (some of them), added to a smoothie or even used in a concentrated powder form.
REDS Hx: This is made up of a wide variety of fruits and berries. Due to this having a low sugar content, it can be safe for those watching their blood sugar. It is perfect to add to water, plain yogurt, smoothies or plain oatmeal.
PURPLES Hx: This is similar to Reds Hx, but mainly consists of dark produce such as black cheery, blueberries, blackberries and elderberry. It can be used the same way as the Reds Hx and is the perfect complement to combine together.
ORANGES Hx: This is a great option for someone that may not like citrus or sweet, pale tropical fruits. These fruits tend to be have more of an acidic taste and can sometimes be harder for people to eat. This powder delicious and sweet in flavor, all while supplying essential nutrients like vitamins A, C and riboflavin. Try adding a scoop of this daily to water or plain Greek yogurt for a yummy and nutritious treat.
GUILT FREE FRO-YO
1 cup plain Greek Yogurt
1 scoop Purples Hx
1 scoop Reds Hx
1 teaspoon raw honey
Mix all ingredients together until well combined. Freeze for 6-8 hours, or overnight. Transfer to a bowl and garnish with fresh berries. Eat as a snack or dessert and enjoy!
CREAMSICLE FRO-YO
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 scoop Oranges Hx
1/2 Tablespoon unsweetened coconut flakes
1 teaspoon raw honey
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Mix all ingredients together until well combined. Freeze for 6-8 hours, or overnight. Transfer to a bowl and garnish with fresh berries. Eat as a snack or dessert and enjoy!
www.britannica.com/science/fruit-plant-reproductive-body
www.myplate.gov/eat-healthy/fruits
www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324431
MY PLATE~OUR DIET GUIDELINE AND FOUNDATION FOR HEALTH By: Allie Might, FMC, INHC, ATT March is National Nutrition Month so I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to go back to basics. We all remember when we were growing up and learning about …
Immunity Hx Dr. Claire Arcidiacono, ND I wanted to do my product highlight on what I consider to be the cornerstone of immune heath. In fact Immune is in its very name, Immunity Hx! Immunity Hx is a combination of vitamin C, vitamin D3 …
Heart Health: The Complete Summary
Dr. Claire Arcidiacono, ND
I hope this series on heart health has been both informative and interesting! While I took the time in this series to review some rather severe heart conditions I also wanted to do a quick summary on what steps you can take before these concerns develop or to help slow down their progression once you are diagnosed with them. Let’s start at the beginning shall we? Many of the risk factors for heart disease such as blood pressure, high cholesterol have few if any symptoms. That is why I always recommend going to your doctor and getting routine blood work as a first step to staying healthy. The next step in getting our heart healthy is to do a life style review. Do you smoke? Drink alcohol to excess? Have a standard American diet? Do you have poor sleep habits? Be honest when you write down the risk factors you may have. Remember we can only help you if you are completely honest with us. As we always say there’s no judgement here! The next step is to talk to family members and find out what may or may not run in your family. Lastly before you visit or call an Invite nutritionist it is a great idea to make a list of any and all supplements as well as medications that you are taking. Once you haves all this information an Invite nutritionist can help get you on a protocol made just for you. For now I’ll just review a few of my personal favorite tips to help heart health.
I will be moving on from this topic, but I want to remind everyone that Invite nutritionists are always available to help answer any questions you may have.
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