annual health and wellness guide


For weight loss, choose healthy proteins Don’t want to lose muscle mass (or feel starved) while trying to lose weight? Eat enough protein.


How much? 15 percent of daily calories for women. Athletes and men may need up to 35 percent.


Got heartburn? Try bitters


To prime your digestive powers before meals, add Swedish or Angos- tura bitters (or Urban Moonshine’s yummy Organic Maple Bitters) to sparkling water and drink 15 minutes before dinner, says Tieraona Low Dog, MD.


What kind? Choose mostly plant-based proteins: They also offer fi ber, healthy fats, and an array of nutrients. Limit your intake of saturated fats from dairy and red meat; meat (especially processed varieties) can increase risk for heart disease and cancer.


3 surprising protein sources


Dark leafy greens


Seeds, including quinoa and amaranth


Eat less bread


Not salt-studded pretzels or potato chips: Plain old bread is the top sodium source in the American diet, according to a recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Instead of bread, try sandwich toppings over fresh greens or quinoa. Your blood pressure will thank you; plus, cutting your carb intake helps with weight loss, research shows.


Sea vegetables, blue-green algae, chlorella


proteins


44 deliciousliving | august 2012


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