*********Expert Nutritional Advice**********

Free fun facts for your benefit! We all know the common phrase, you are what you eat. I also accommodate all my clients by offering a trip with me to the grocery store for one on one expert nutritional guidance.

~ Two ounces of almonds give you more than 50% of your daily magnesium requirement, a mineral that's important for heart health and digestion. Load up on almonds. Earth Fare carries them for a very reasonable price and they are fresh!

~ Putting cinnamon sticks in your drink, or sprinkling just a tiny amount on food, will make your insulin release much more efficient.

~ Pure Cacao Beans are so rich in nutrients that they were once used as the currency in Spain. Look into getting some pure Cacao beans. Cacao beans are a superfood that could benefit your health is plenty of ways!

~ Horseradish contains significant amounts of cancer-fighting compounds called glucosinolates, which increase the liver’s ability to detoxify carcinogens and may suppress the growth of tumors. Although broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and other cruciferous vegetables also contain these compounds, horseradish has up to 10 times more glucosinolates than broccoli.

~ With proper nutrient intake, calorie restriction has been shown to increase mean and maximum life span and decrease oxidative damage.

~ The incidence of type-1 diabetes is higher in children who are fed cow's milk formula or who are fed cow's milk before six months of age. So avoid the hormones and toxins in the milk by switching to "Almonds Milk or Coconut Milk" both are very delicious! Coconut milk is loaded with nutrients!

~ Oats contain twice as much protein as brown rice and are an excellent source of complex carbohydrates to maintain energy levels. 

~ Try adding some Nuts to your diet. Nuts have been shown to lower cholesterol and are a great source of fiber, protein, magnesium, copper, folate and vitamin E. Sounds like another Superfood to me!

~ Refined sugar was considered a high society party drug in the middle ages and given to soldiers to make them fight more viciously. So start cutting back on the sugars and look into stevia. Stevia is an all natural sweetener that will not affect your blood sugar levels in any way. In other words..You will not gain any weight consuming stevia, just reap the benefits of its great flavor.

~ Broccoli is one of God's most potent super foods, and has almost twice as much protein as steak: 11.2 g per 100 calories.

~ Many people say they can’t afford good food, but I say we can’t afford not to eat good food. Eating a healthy well-balanced diet prevents obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and stroke, among other ailments. The highly processed food, fast food, and junk food, all filled with additives, that we so readily eat is making America obese, and causing many of our health problems. Let today be a new beginning for you!

~ Fun fact for you: Did you know that for every mile you run, you burn approximately 100 calories? Get those sneakers on, its time to go for a run! 

I was grateful to partner with Earth Fare at an outreach in Downtown Greenville. Earth Fare donated 400 Organic Bananas, 400 Organic Apples, Raisins, Snacks, and much more to give away to underprivileged youth and adults. If there is truly a Grocery Store that cares about you and your health, Earth Fare is the one! Check out their website for free coupons!

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Greenville, SC has many options to find healthy and affordable produce and pantry items. Whole Foods is a great place to find healthier food items and fresh organic produce. Sam's Club & Costco both sell the best priced organic spinach and spring leaf mixes-also having the same conventional fruit brands in larger tubs for less. Trader Joe's also has a lot of items we regularly go there for. When the farmers market is not in season-you can still get boxes of fresh produce by signing up with an organic farm in the area. We also find vegetables and fruits organic and conventional at other local stores with great weekly rates. 

I can help you with a list of staples and teach you where to buy each item for the best price in town to help monitor your food allowance. You can eat better and save money at the same time!