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Greetings!
Welcome to the July issue of the Lewis Family E-Newsletter. We heard back from a lot of you that you really enjoyed our last newsletter, so we hope you find this one just as interesting and fun!
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Confused about Cooking Oils?
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Part II: Expeller virgin organic what? I'm so confused...
We're back, with the next step in unraveling the mystery of cooking oils. If you missed last month's Part I article on canola and olive oil, it is available on our website.
I have a confession to make before we begin. I hate grocery shopping. I love to cook, and I love to eat, but I despise going to the grocery store. And I think I've determined why. When I go shopping, I want to get in and get out as efficiently as I can, with the ingredients I need and not having just spent my entire evening wandering the aisles.
But it seems every year there are more and more choices. If you want a loaf of bread, you have to walk the length of a football field to see all the options. Eggs--our local Ingles has 17 different brands. Every item on my list turns into a 20-minute label-reading, price-comparison game, to find the most healthy and most affordable option.
I bring this up because the section I used to spend the most time in front of was the cooking oil section. Take olive oil. There are different companies, different sizes, different flavors, and all sorts of qualifications such as "cold pressed" and "extra virgin" in various combinations; it's enough to make you crazy! What does that all mean anyway? How do you know what to choose? What makes that $4.00 economy-sized bottle from the warehouse club different from the $23.00 boutique bottle at the health food store?
So, for today, let's see if we can't at least figure out what to make of the oil labeling so I can get home from the store before midnight tonight! As for what to do with the 17 egg choices, I think we'll have to save that for another newsletter on another day.
FOR THE COMPLETE ARTICLE, CLICK HERE
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Strong and Healthy Bones: Osteoporosis prevention at Lewis Family Natural Health
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Many people are familiar with the concept of keeping their bones healthy and strong, but how many of us really know what our own personal risk factors are for developing osteoporosis? The best time to prevent or slow bone loss is now-prevention is always the best medicine when it comes to your bones! So whether you are young or old, male or female, don't ignore your best support system-your skeleton.
Click here to access our online Bone Health Self-Test to assess your personal risk for developing osteoporosis and to read 6 Common Myths about Osteoporosis. Then call us to schedule a Bone Health Evaluation with Dr. Kristina Lewis to go over naturopathic strategies to keep your bones strong and healthy. Call today, 828-298-4800, for a one-hour Bone Health Consultation. |
Simple, Healthy Recipe Ideas from
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Summertime Tea
It's hot outside, and it's more important than ever to stay hydrated. Water is always your best choice, but sometimes we all crave something to drink with a little more flavor (an sugar...)--sodas, overly-sweet fruit juices, or sweet iced tea. For something refreshing when you have the urge for something besides water that is not loaded up with extra sugar (and is actually good for you), try this Summertime Tea. You can make a gallon at a time and store it in the fridge for up to a week.
- 4 tea bags of Herbal Tea Blend
- 2 tea bags of Green Tea
- 2 tea bags of Berry Zinger (Celestial Seasonings) or another tasty-sounding herb tea
Boil water, add tea bags and steep for 10 minutes. Then remove tea bags, pour over ice, and serve with lemon.
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We hope you enjoyed AND learned something from this newsletter. We welcome your feedback and questions. Take care and be well!
Yours in Health,
Eric and Kristina Lewis
Lewis Family Natural Health
828-298-4800
Your Trusted Resource for Natural Medicine
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