For many of us, this is the month of sugar overload! Here are some ways to cope: Tempting as all those candies and chocolate bars are for you and little ones, remember that many of these treats contain some worrying ingredients, as well as a huge amount of sugar, which puts great stress on the immune system. As the weather gets cooler and people bundle indoors, this is also when illnesses fly around. Not the best combination! To offset some of the sugar craziness, consider eating (or eating more) fermented foods and drinks. The probiotics in these foods populate the gut, crowding out or killing the bad bugs living in your body. Because organisms like Candida can sometimes be blamed for severe sugar cravings, getting some good, healthy probiotics can help you offset the cravings that come up. Take some magnesium for chocolate cravings (or buy some good, unprocessed, raw cacao), and lots of dark leafy greens to allow your body to crave healthy foods. Before Trick or Treating, nourish kiddos with some healthy probiotic-rich snacks. Green smoothies or green popsicles with some water kefir added in, fermented carrots, sauerkraut and avocado on crackers, and even fermented nut cheeses are great meals. Take something along to snack on during the long night to prevent pre-candy-check sneaking. After the inevitable Halloween binge, probiotics can help you recover as well, both to boost the immune system and help your body deal with all that extra sugar. You can also pair the sweets with protein foods to help prevent your blood sugar from spiking and crashing too quickly. Fermented foods are also rich in many vitamins and minerals, especially B vitamins, which are an added bonus for energy, sugar-induced irritability, and the immune system. Remember to drink lots of water, too! While in an ideal world it would be best to abstain from the unhealthy treats out there, indulgences have their place. Remove the guilt, listen to your body, and youll know the best course of action for your unique body in any given moment! **Space of Healing for Mama Earth begins in 15 minutes! Blessings!
Posted on: Tue, 07 Oct 2014 03:45:00 +0000
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