Here we are again, at the end of the year, ready for some feasting, friendship and fun. Yet if visions of sugar plums make you feel guilty, you may deprive yourself rather than thrive over this holiday season.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Let\u2019s look back and do a recap of the diets and eating trends of the year and hopefully I will offer you some strategies that make you cheer not tear.<\/span><\/p>\n Too many quacks, disputing the facts Juicing is hot, food waste is not Prebiotics, probiotics, fermentation\u2019s in Let\u2019s not food fight, enjoy every bite <\/p>\n There is a lot of food bullying, shaming, and guilt encompassing everything from gluten, GMO, sugar, dairy, and meat. And while many of us intentionally eliminate foods from our plate there are too many people who are in great need because they do not have enough to eat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In addition to the confusion on the plate there are too many so called nutrition experts weighing in with evidence based on the listserv not the literature. This results in unnecessary food avoidance and phobia based on opinion rather than fact.<\/span><\/p>\n We are all entitled to eat within our salary cap, our calorie cap and be nourished with foods we enjoy, based upon our food preferences, medical needs, and culinary ability. We don\u2019t need hydrogenated or alkaline waters. Our bodies are very good at eliminating toxins without the help of a cleanse.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n For those who choose to be meat-less, that does not mean protein deficient. There are many palatable and affordable plant-based meat alternatives that can be eaten alone or used as a base for chili, tacos, meatballs, and soups. Rather than cut out grains, we can cut down and at the same time, ramp up our produce intake through the versatile and flavorful vegetable-based rice and noodles, as well as cauliflower pizza crusts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Eating fruit and vegetables provides the chew and versatility that we don’t get through juicing. If you opt for a non-dairy milk alternative, do be selective with your pour to ensure that you are getting more nutritionally.<\/span><\/p>\n
\nAdded fear to what we eat
\nCleanses are cool, enhanced waters rule
\nPlant based substitutes for meat<\/p>\n
\nVegetables now swap for grains
\nPlants in our pour, snacks that do more
\nAnd foods that MIND our brain<\/p>\n
\nAvocado, vegan, keto
\nFoods we choose are more than macros<\/p>\n
\nAnd take the time to chew
\nThere\u2019s room on the plate for food that tastes great
\nFor a happy, healthy you<\/p>\n