3. Say Goodbye to the Sugar Blues Yes, as much as we all love it, sugar is a huge cause of inflammation. White flour, pasta, bread, rice and other “white” foods in general wreak havoc with your blood sugar. Sugar wrecks your immune system and leaves your body open to a multitude of conditions which you should really live without. Stick to whole grains, if grains are a part of your diet, and go for the ones with more fiber. The fiber slows down the ab- sorption and helps keep your blood sugar more on an even keel. Eat high protein snacks, such as nuts, to keep the blood sugar on an even level as well. When you eat foods richer in nutrients you will diminish your sugar cravings substantially. What to do if you’ve eaten the right foods and still have cravings? Drink more water! Unbeknownst to many people, dehydration is a huge cause of sugar cravings. So the next time you want something sweet try a glass of water first then wait ten minutes. The results may surprise you.
If you want to make treats part of your
day, choose treats with potential health benefits. My personal sweet treat of choice is licorice and I’m not talking about the kind you buy in the grocery store, but the European kind with much less sugar and a little salt. I allow myself licorice once a week not on a regular basis. Having a little of what you fancy is ok so limit the treats and give yourself what you love! Just a little bit about the health benefits of licorice. Licorice in moderation can help with Addison’s disease, arthritis, athlete’s foot, baldness, bronchitis, bursitis, canker sores, congestion, chronic fatigue syndrome, colds, intestinal infections, conjunctivitis, constipation, coughs, dandruff, duode- nal ulcers and intestinal infections. Many people in Europe use licorice as medicine and on a recent trip to the Netherlands while suffering from a cold I discovered just
how powerful it is. Cold medicines were offered but in this case were not needed. I cured my cold in one day by dissolving eucalyptus licorice in boiling water and drinking a few cups. It is a nice option and readily accessible since different varieties can be ordered online. So skip the cookies and cakes and opt for fruit and nuts and make the sweets the smallest part of your diet. Maybe you’ll even try some European licorice!
4. Develop a Self Care Practice • Be good to yourself. We are all busy and at the same time most of us can find 10 minutes, sometimes more, to check out.
• Have a cup of green tea; the antioxi- dants and catechins are amazing at reducing inflammation. When you brew the tea make sure it is green and not brown. If it is brown it is too strong and most likely bitter. It is important to brew it correctly and follow the instructions on the package.
• If you are fatigued at night and can’t sleep trying putting your legs straight together up on a wall. Done for 5 min- utes or 20, whatever you like, this yoga position of relaxation can create the neurotransmitter GABA manufactured by your brain. This can relax you and relieve stress helping you sleep better and more soundly.
• Breathe. To calm yourself down, count out your breath. Try this for five minutes and you may be asleep. The body has the capacity to heal itself with simple tools we carry with us, like our breath.
So in essence, get proper rest, eat good
whole foods and take care of yourself so it can take care of you and you’ll find your- self leading a healthier, anti-inflammatory life.
Alison Metsker AADP, IHC is a Certified Integrative Holistic Health Coach and Nutrition Teacher. She is also a trained French chef and has been studying nutri- tion for over 20 years. For more information contact her at 207-749-2905 or absolute-
mindbodyhealth@gmail.com.
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