Chapter 11.1

Healthy Eating

• We have around 37 trillion cells in our body and the only way they can function appropriately is with good nutrition
• A healthy plate is low in refined carbohydrates, low in sugar, and low in saturated fats
• Healthy eating also includes choosing organic fruits and vegetables if possible
• -Organic products help lower the amount of toxins your body encounters

How to read food labels

• Be aware at the amount of sugar. ( The lower the better)
• Avoid high amounts of sodium, to minimize saturated fats, and to avoid all trans fats.
• look at the ingredient list that can be found at the bottom of the nutrition label.
• Cant pronounce the ingredient, Cant eat it

What you drink

Exercise

Activity

Toxins

• These chemical toxins are in our food (pesticides, conventional fertilizers), in food packaging, in household products, and in our personal care products.
• Many of these chemicals have been linked to infertility, asthma, migraines, ADHD, and cancer.
• It is best to avoid any products with “artificial colors” or “fragrance.”
• Artificial colors: Synthetic dyes like Yellow 10, Blue 1, and Red 28 may contain carcinogens and neurotoxins and can be absorbed by your skin and go directly into your bloodstream.
• Fragrance: can include highly toxic ingredients, hormone disruptors, and carcinogens.
• Fragranced products come in the form of soaps, cleaners, air fresheners, hand sanitizers, laundry detergents, and personal care products.

Summary