This may sound like a lot of boxes to check, but it’s easy to knock off several at once. As the list of foods I tried to fit into my daily diet grew, I made a checklist, which evolved into the Daily Dozen that you can download for free on iPhone and Android.Įach day, I recommend a minimum of three servings of beans (legumes), one serving of berries, three servings of other fruits, one serving of cruciferous vegetables, two servings of greens, two servings of other veggies, one serving of flaxseeds, one serving of nuts and seeds, one serving of herbs and spices, three servings of whole grains, five servings of beverages, and one serving of exercise (90 minutes at moderate intensity or 40 minutes of vigorous activity). Some foods and food groups have special nutrients not found in abundance elsewhere. The more I’ve researched over the years, the more I’ve come to realize that healthy foods are not necessarily interchangeable. ![]() Pretty self-explanatory, right? But aren’t some plant foods better than others? You can apparently live extended periods eating practically nothing but potatoes, which would, by definition, be a whole-food, plant-based diet-but not a very healthy one. ![]() Watch the videos below to learn more about my recommended Daily Dozen.
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