Triumph Tuesday With HHWN

Hewitt Health Wellness Network

Enjoying A Healthy Lifestyle with

 Bryant & Anita Hewitt

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Food To Chew On:

Is Your True Self Out This Morning?

Ephesians 4:24 (NKJV)

 Put on the new man…

Thought For The Day:

The self is a container. It can be filled with egotism or Christ, grimness or His grace, pride or praise, fear or faith. Daily surrender of the self to Chirst is the secret to being our true and new self….~Amen~

5 Foods That Improve Your Eyesight

2 The Three B’s

Bell peppers, Brussels sprouts, and broccoli are super-foods! They contain a ton of vitamin C which not only helps your immune system, but also your vision! Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that protects the cells in your eyes from damage. More specifically, it is known for preventing or slowing down age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, and glaucoma. How much do you eat? Around a half cup of bell pepper or one cup of either Brussel sprouts or broccoli each day will keep your vision strong and protected.

15 Simple Ways To Reduce Toxins In Your Life

6. Stop eating toxic, denatured, pesticide-laden, genetically modified and processed “dead” foods!

Consume grapefruit, onions, garlic, cruciferous veggies, cilantro, parsley, all of which help the liver in its detoxification role. Eat organic whenever you can. Consume a good quality protein at each meal as both the detoxification phases need amino acids to function optimally. Avoid charbroiled meats, which selectively induce phase 1 enzyme, Cyt1A1. If you have concerns about your diet not being optimal in nutrients for any reason, at least consider consuming a good quality multi-vitamin multi-mineral supplement. I'm partial to this brand. (Full disclosure, it's my line of supplements!)

7. Stop any form of substance abuse.

This includes tobacco, alcohol, drugs, even stimulants like caffeine!

A Healthy Menu For

TUESDAY

The American Academy of Family Physicians recommends low-fat and fat-free dairy foods as part of a nutrient-rich diet. A calcium-rich breakfast includes 2 slices whole-wheat toast with 1 slice of low-fat cheese, a medium banana and 1 cup skim milk. A turkey sandwich--3 oz. of lean deli meat turkey on 2 slices of whole wheat bread with lettuce, tomato and mustard--with 1 oz. of pretzels and cucumber slices makes an easy lunch. Twenty almonds are a nutrient-rich afternoon snack. A heart-healthy dinner may consist of 4 oz. grilled salmon, 1 cup couscous, 1 cup steamed carrots and a tossed salad with low-fat salad dressing. A 1/2 cup of light ice cream is a 150-calorie evening snack.