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Implementing the Anti- Inflammatory Diet

6/1/2016

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There has been a LOT of information presented in this series, and there is so much more that was left out. I wish we had more time to discuss many of the topics more in depth. I tried to pick those that were the important basics. A place to start the processes of illuminating inflammation in the body. 

My goal in this series was not only to educate you on how food can change your inflammatory pathways (good and bad), but to also give you the information to encourage you to make the change. Lastly, my goal is to give you the tools you need to take charge of your own health. The knowledge into HOW to make these changes, and make them last. 

Today, I want to bring it all together with some tips to help you implement and make this a lifestyle, not a diet. 

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Cleaning Up Your Diet to Reduce Inflammation

5/19/2016

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I have this as the first principle for a couple of reasons. One, it is, in my opinion, the most important. Thwo, this step only will help you eliminate the main food culprits causing excessive inflammation.

BUT WHAT DOES IT MEAN?

​Simply put, EAT SIMPLE! Just like most things in life, if you stick to the K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple and Stupid) guidelines you find it's not as hard as you imagine. 
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  • Choose Fresh Fruits, Vegetables and Legumes
  • Eat Grain in their Whole State
  • Choose Meats raised naturally without synthetic hormones, or fed unnatural feed
  • Properly Balance meals with Proteins, Fats and Carbs
  • Eliminate Processed Meats
  • Eliminate Refined Grains
  • Eliminate Refined Sugars
  • Learn to Cook
  • Learn to Read Labels

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Start Reducing Inflammation Today!

5/18/2016

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Inflammation is the root of many different diseases, including; auto-immune disease, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, migraines, heart disease, asthma, arthritis, IBS, etc… Because of this, the principles and guidelines in this blog series are basic and fundamental. I will do my best to talk about the individual conditions as they arise, but this is a generalized diet. In upcoming blog series, we will take a deeper look into some of these individual conditions, and how even more detailed nutrition can help in these specific cases. 

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Making the Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Diet Work

4/10/2016

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First off, I want to thank everyone for following along these last 10 days. I hope it has been helpful in explaining WHY we suggest what we do in treating and managing Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) with diet.

I was thinking that the best way to finish it off would be to recap, and give some of my tips to help you keep on track. Some of these have only come to me this week while trying to stay the course myself. It is often easier to tell other what to do, but once you walk in their shoes the truth becomes clearer. I have been telling clients what to do for PCOS for awhile now. After being strict about the diet this week, I will say, I have some new insight, and I think it will help  you as much as I feel it will help me to communicate with you and clients. Here is what I found/find helpful for maintaining the Basic Principles of the Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Diet.

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Top 10 Foods for Treating and Managing Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

4/9/2016

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We've spent a lot of time, now, talking about what you should NOT have! I seem to say NO quite a bit in life…maybe that's why my children "lovingly" call me Mommy No-Fun! 

I feel I need to redeem myself a bit with you all. I KNOW this sounds like there is just nothing in the world you can eat. I promise you, there is a world of delicious foods out there for you. It may take some experimenting and time to get use to them and how to cook them, but it is worth it.

Here are the TOP TEN foods that I think every women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) should eat regularly.

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Building Your PCOS Meal

4/5/2016

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Let's continue to build on the Blood Sugar - PCOS connection. This is such a big and important part of treating the disease, that I feel there is more information that can be squished into a single post. 

So, building upon what we know about the different sugars, and more importantly that we are all aware of the significant importance of glucose control...let's discuss how we structure our meals. 

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Treating and Managing PCOS with Diet

4/1/2016

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Before we get started, I want to suggest that those who are really interested in making these changes wait until the end of the series to begin. There is quite a bit of information I want to bring to you, and it is going to take several posts to get it all out. Please read them all, as they will all have good information, and will build upon each other. 
PCOS, or Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, is an all too common condition affecting women. It is characterized by the abnormal growth of small cysts on the ovaries, caused from the inability to ovulate. While the cysts are benign, they represents a hormone imbalance. This disruption of the normal flow of reproductive hormones can cause:
  • Irregular Menstruation Cycles or Amenorrhea (Lack of Ovulation and Menses)
  • Pain with Ovulation
  • Dysmenorrhea (Painful Periods)
  • Infertility
  • Cysts on Ovaries
  • Hirsutism (Abnormal Hair Growth)
  • Hair Loss (Similar to Male Patterned Baldness)
  • Excessive Weight Gain
  • Acne
  • Acanthosis Nigricans (Patches of darkening and thickening skin, usually on the back of the neck or thighs, usually a sign of insulin resistance)
  • Insulin Resistance

If left untreated, those with PCOS are more likely to develop:
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Hypothyroid Disease
  • Cardiovascular Disease

PCOS is the most common cause of infertility and reproductive disorders in the US. At last estimate (that I have read) 1 in 15 women is diagnosed with PCOS. PCOS is often difficult to diagnose, and in many cases the only symptom is irregular menstruation.

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Lunchbox - Good Eating Habits

1/8/2016

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A friend of mine mentioned, after I commented on Facebook "Stop playing the game," of hiding veggies so  your kids will eat them. She had a good point. Many young kids are not at an age of reasoning or understanding. So, you can't just explain to them that it is healthy, or explain to them about food waste, or even make strong stands to some regard. It becomes a fight, and sometimes it's just not worth the battle, and you want them to actually eat. Otherwise you set yourself up for the possibility of a crabby, hungry, baby later in the day. Not fun! 

But, I truly believe a couple of things when it comes to feeding our children.
  1. It starts with the first foods you are feeding your children: What you feed them in the beginning sets up their palate. If you are feeding rice cereal, breads, pastas, and other filler foods, you are create their taste palate for those foods. There is also research that suggests that a mother's diet during pregnancy predisposes a baby to like certain foods. Fetus's have more taste buds in utero and at birth than their they will at any other time in their lives, kinda crazy and cool. 
  2. It is never too late to change the palate of your children: This is a commitment. Prepare yourself for battles, to stand your ground, and to make a routine. But, with practice and patience you can help your children fall in love with healthy foods. 

I am sure some of you are asking yourselves, "What does she know about picky eaters?" Oh, but I do. Based on my own personal experiences with my two very different children and their very different dietary upbringings, I have my theories. 
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Lunchbox Nutrition Philosophy

1/4/2016

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I am very excited to start this blog series. I hope you are all just as excited. 

So, a little about me, again, for those who are new: I am a Diplomat of Oriental Medicine. What does that mean? I have a Masters Degree in Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, and Nutrition. I love food! I love cooking, eating, and understanding it. I take it very seriously. So much so, that I can't let my husband go grocery shopping. I have a problem, it's okay, I admit it. As seriously as I take it, especially when it comes to what my kids eat, I try to keep it fun. I make up new recipes and I include my kids.

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