Remedies Medicine

With healthcare costs rising, it's the perfect time to focus on what, how and when we eat. For many of us, despite the current economic conditions, that still means eating fast food on the run, but that doesn't mean you need to sacrifice nutrition. With a little planning you can eat healthy wherever your day takes you. Here are a few tips to help:

• Keep fresh fruits and pre-cut vegetables washed and ready to eat. You're more likely to grab a healthy snack when it's within reach.
• Stock up at your grocers deli. Rotisserie chicken, vegetables, and fruit salads are instant healthy meals. When ordering from a sandwich shop, ask for less meat and cheese and more vegetables. Always go light on the mayo.
• Skip the "super-sized" or "combo" meals that give you more food than you need.
• Keep extra snack-sized canned fruit, crackers, or soup in your kitchen cupboard or desk at work. Carry dried fruits, raisins, granola bars, or nuts in your car so you always have a healthy option when you're hungry.
• Skip the chips or fries. Most restaurants will substitute fruit or salad.
• Take a pass on the the all-you-can-eat buffets. You always end up eating more to "get your money's worth."
• Have your salad dressing on the side so you control the amount.
• In addition to eating right, I also recommend these four must-have vitamins for optimum nutrition.
• Vitamin C - It's estimated that about 30 percent of Americans are not getting adequate Vitamin C from their diet. A powerful antioxidant, this important vitamin is a low cost solution to boosting your immune system and protecting your health. Look for one that's absorbable, like Super C Plus from Botanic Choice.
• VITAMIN D - The "sunshine" vitamin builds strong bones, regulates cell growth and enhances the absorption of calcium. Individuals living in northern climates, are obese, or use sunscreen are at increased risk for a vitamin D deficiency. If you're going to take Vitamin D make sure it's high quality.
• Calcium - Did you know that beginning in your 20s, your bones begin to lose density? That's why I recommend this mineral to all my patients. The problem is, calcium is very difficult for your body to absorb and use. The solution? Coral Calcium and Chewable Bone-Factor. They're more easily absorbed so you can be assured you're getting bone-supporting benefits you need.
• B Vitamins - The B family of vitamins is needed for just about all of your bodily functions from brain and mood to heart health and daily energy. AbsorB-12 is one of my favorites because it gives your four essential B vitamins - B-12, B-6, Folate and Biotin - and this delicious tangerine flavored tablet goes under your tongue for direct absorption so it can get to work right away.
• This month and every month, treat your body right by giving it the proper herbal remedies nutrition it needs to serve you well for a lifetime of fantastic health.