Eating Smart Goes To
A New Level
The weeks
between Thanksgiving and New Year's are known for overindulgence, especially
with food and drink. This can have a deleterious
effect not only on our physical health but our mental and emotional health as
well. Refreshingly, Psychology Today
featured an article on the Top Ten "Smart" Foods.
1. Blueberries provide antioxidants that mop up
free radicals, improving memory, reversing age-related declines in balance and
coordination, and reducing blood pressure.
2. Dark leafy greens contain folate, B6 and B12
that break down toxic homocysteines, linked both to Alzheimer's disease and
coronary disorders.
3. Fatty fish like salmon, sardines and herring
are full of omega-3 fatty acids, which enhance communication between nerve
cells, aiding learning and memory.
4. Spinach has antioxidants that slow down
age-related problems with the central nerve system, which diminishes cognitive
deficits.
5. Red wine or grape juice promotes long life
and improves short term memory and motor skills, not only because of the high
concentration of antioxidants, but also by increasing the production of the
neurotransmitter dopamine.
6. Whole grains and brown rice are loaded with
vitamins and magnesium, which support cognitive health. The B6 also helps by dropping homocysteine
levels.
7. Hot cocoa is also a great source of
antioxidants.
8. The antioxidants in nuts, especially almonds
and walnuts, lower blood cholesterol, and nuts prove less fattening than other
fatty foods. Walnuts are also rich in
omega-3's.
9. Olive oil, especially extra virgin, supplies
polyphenols, potent antioxidants that lessen blood pressure and cholesterol
levels.
10. Finally, garlic has antibacterial and
antiviral compounds that assist the immune system. Its powerful antioxidants, especially in raw
crushed garlic, fend off aging and benefit the cardiovascular system.
This kind of vital information should
be common knowledge, so it's nice to be reminded.
Here are two simple rules to help
you:
1. Eat foods that are the colors of the rainbow-
ROYGBIV. Red (tomatoes), Orange
(oranges), Yellow (bananas), Green (broccoli), etc...
2.
Try to purchase foods without
labels, such as fish, eggs, fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, etc...).
EAT WELL AND LIVE WELL!
ARTICLE OF THE WEEK:
"Dr. Oz Will
See You Now," O Magazine, October 2009.
"About 80 percent
of Americans will experience back pain at some point in their life...The research
is positive on chiropractic treatment, physical therapy and stress relief- they
all help ease back pain. (As Paul
McCormick says, with rare exceptions, surgery is unnecessary.) The key is to get moving again as soon as
possible after the pain hits, and then make sure you take steps to prevent a
return."
QUOTE OF THE WEEK:
"Change is
the essence of life. Be willing to
surrender what you are for what you could become."
PRODUCT OF THE WEEK:
Tri-Core Pillow
This pillow is doctor recommended and
provides proper alignment and support of the spine for back and side sleepers!
The unique center of this pillow is
designed to cradle your head to provide the maximum support for your neck. This design helps relieve spasms, alleviate
minor tensions and maintain or resume the natural cervical curve of your neck
while at rest.
Most people experience an increase in
sleeping comfort within a few days!
This pillow helps relieve:
Tension headaches
Neck muscle and joint strains and
sprains
Ligament sprains
Whiplash injuries
Arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
REMINDER:
Tomorrow, Wednesday,
December 16, 2009 6-9pm join Dr. Angrist and Katie at Equinox in the Time
Warner Center for an evening of fitness and fun!
You will
have free access to the facility. People
watch, plan your own workout, take a cardio class, yoga, pilates, or go for a
swim in the junior Olympic sized pool!
Just be sure
to email Katie (Katie @angristchiro.com) the name(s) of those attending to be
put on the guest list for Free access to the club.
Hope to see
you there!
DR. ARNOLD ANGRIST,
WELLNESS CHIROPRACTOR
250 West 57th
Street, Suite 722
New York, NY
10019
Tel:
212-245-2099 * Fax: 212-582-3020
Web: www.angristchiro.com * Email:
info@angristchiro.com
