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Selecting, Preparing & Storing Food
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Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, high-quality protein sources, and healthy fats are all rich sources of beneficial nutrients that can nourish and protect your body. The way you select, prepare, and store your food plays a major role in the amount of nutrients available for you to absorb and utilize when you eat it. Food additives, overcooking, and improper food storage can destroy valuable vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. Get the most out of your diet by learning how to choose, cook, and keep your favorite foods.
5 Steps to Protecting Your Food’s Value
| 1. Read packaged food labels and avoid any ingredient you would not eat by itself. 2. Eat foods closest to their natural state. 3. Be careful not to overcook your food. 4. Use proper cookware and storage containers. 5. Choose organic foods whenever possible. |
Selecting Foods — Foods that contain the most healthful nutrients are those that are unprocessed. This means that they are free of additives (such as sugar and salt), artificial preservatives, colors, and artificial flavorings. These undesirable ingredients are added to prolong shelf life or enhance color or texture. They provide no nutritional value and can be potentially harmful, especially to sensitive individuals. The healthiest sweetener options that are safe even for those watching blood sugar levels include xylitol and stevia.
The classifications “organic, free-range, wild, and non-GMO (genetically modified organism)” indicate that these foods and beverages are minimally exposed to insecticides, herbicides, artificial fertilizers, antibiotics, or growth hormones. Also, when choosing produce, select fresh, ripe fruits and vegetables as they contain peak amounts of vitamins and minerals (avoid canned and frozen).
Preparing foods — Washing produce is an important part of food preparation, especially if non-organic. Use a scrub brush or vegetable wash product to remove residual chemicals. Raw or slightly steamed vegetables are better than soggy. Overcooking destroys important nutrients and enzymes. The most nutritious ways to cook meat and poultry are roasting, broiling, or boiling. Barbecued or blackened meats may contain harmful, carcinogenic substances.
Glass, stainless steel, and iron cookware is preferred over aluminum or non-stick. Do not use plastic wrap or plastic containers in the microwave because they often contain chemicals that can leach into the food, especially when heated.
Food Storage — The longer food is kept in storage, the fewer nutrients it will retain. Eating foods grown locally can help. Local food has not traveled far and has spent less time in storage. Other benefits include produce that is fresh, ripe, seasonally appropriate, and supportive to your local economy. Go shopping often instead of freezing food.
Once you get your food home, what is the best storage method? Research indicates that foods and liquids can absorb harmful chemicals found in many plastic containers, which can result in unhealthy hormonal effects on the body. It is best to use plastic containers only when necessary (i.e. for freezing food). Glass and ceramic containers, or stainless steel cookware are the safest for storing food in the refrigerator. Even water is best stored in glass bottles.
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Great Product, Love The Design!
I love, love, love this body butter. It is an amazing moisturizing and even the jar is beautiful. The scent is lovely, not overly “girly ” so a guy can benefit also.
B12, P5P, Folate
Gave me a boost and seems to supply what I was lacking. Also, improves sleep.
Best K2- D3
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Solved my problem
My doctor prescribed a supplement blend with this in it, and then he closed his business to enjoy other pursuits. This was a great replacement as it calmed my nerves and helped my joint pain. I highly recommend it!
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I am so grateful for this protection option. This added protection came in handy. I live in an apartment complex and my mail carrier often loses my packages. When given the option for the package protection I knew I would likely need it and wouldn’t you know, I would have lost my money if it weren’t for the protection. I will continue to order from you and use this protection in the future.
Probiotics Saviing my life!
As a colon cancer survivor of 26 years I have had quite a journey and the most important component for me like millions of people has been my digestive tract .
Probiotics have helped me tremendously after years of bowel instructions and not knowing how to help myself without medication and side effects .
I am a lifer for probiotics, and they can prevent illness as well , for those who have the opportunity to do so .
Papaya
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Oh So Grateful
A friend suggested your products for my father who has been diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia. Since my father has been on a regimen of suggested supplements to take, his symptoms have significantly lessened and he doesn’t have to take those harsh medications that will shorten his life span. This has truly been a miracle and a blessing. Hallelujah Thank you Jesus!
Love it
Slimprobio is really helping me to lose weight plus it has so many good probiotics. Really like it.
I am thrilled to have found this.
I have Fibromyalgia. The brain fog I was experiencing was debilitating. There were days that it was nearly impossible to think, speak, or remember what was said moments before. A friend mentioned taking Lion’s Mane. Not long after taking the Mushroom Science brand all those problems disappeared. Another thing that changed was my energy level, which was an added bonus. I am grateful.
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I don't know why but, not recieved. I LOVE the product but, for some unknown reason the USPS said "incomplete address". I believe that email was a scam because they DIDN'T just ask for my address they asked for a credit card number!?!
great product
thytrophin PMG
Works great I feel much better
These Drops are Amazing!
These drops were recommended to me by a Holistic Doctor; they are very easily absorbed and do not cause any somach/gut issues. The combination of D3 and K2 are essential for maturing women and bone health. The drops do not taste like anything so there is no bad taste.
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