It feels like every day I read about a new
superfood or food source we should include in our eating habits or lifestyle.
If we do we can live a healthy, happy and energetic life hopefully free of
major diseases.
Here's the issue, if we don't take time to
research this new food source or even common food source and how it should be
eaten we could be causing ourselves more harm than good.
How many of us take the
time or even have the time to do the research?
We might catch a portion of
a conversation on television or the radio. Reading an article while waiting
somewhere but didn't get to the end of the article where it covers the
precautions. Perhaps a friend shared information they heard from another
source, they didn't catch all the details but what they did catch is it is the
next cure for__________; you fill in the blank.
We've all been told kale is
very healthy for us to eat. I agree completely, kale is very good for us to eat
along with all the other veggies in the cruciferous or brassica family. Kale,
broccoli, cabbage, rutabaga,
turnips, kohlrabi, cabbage, collard greens, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts are all part
of the family.
Did you know if you have
issues with your thyroid you should not eat these veggies raw? They should be
lightly steamed or sautéed even
if you are including them in a smoothie.
Another superfood which
should also be avoided if you have thyroid issues is Maca. It originated in
Peru and comes from the same family.
This article is not meant
to detail foods that should or should not be consumed if you have a thyroid
issue.
My concern is, we are more connected than
ever before and are constantly bombarded with information.
If you are thinking of
making some food changes in your life I recommend you spend time doing some research.
If you have certain health conditions a simple Google search with
your condition and the new food you want to incorporate is a good start. For example, raw kale
and thyroid; will return pages of sites to read.
The same goes for
medications; research a supplement or herb to see if there is a
contraindication or check with your pharmacist.
Before I provide any advice
or even something as simple as a recipe I need to make sure it won’t
further complicate an existing condition.
As a nutritional consultant
my due diligence and obligation is to understand my client’s
current state of health through a detailed questionnaire.
Food is to be enjoyed,
In this age of information make sure you have yours.
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