What can you do for your health and diet

Today at the hospital where I work I went to a presentation by Dr. Gonzalez, a gynecologist turned health and nutrition lover. In order to get the attendees retain the knowledge he attempted in using hypnosis, a very relaxed state of mind where we follow his commands and let our subconscious absorb a new thinking of healthy eating and avoiding unhealthy foods. I do not know if it worked, but it was very interesting. I cannot do the hypnosis part with you, but here are some interesting points on health and wellness from his presentation:

6 Foods To Avoid - for your good health

1. Processed meats and commercial read meats
2. Fried Foods
3. Full dairy products (Cheese, ice cream, butter, whole milk,) Trans fat (margarine) 
4. Soft drinks, sugar, high fructose corn syrup, artificial sweeteners 
5. White flour, white rice, corn, potatoes
6. Processed foods, canned foods

8 Daily Healthy Habits - for your health and diet  

1. 1 large colorful salad every day (veggies, fruits, seeds, and nuts) Always put dressing on the side. 
2. At least 1/2 cup of beans/legumes in soup/salad/main dish per day 
3. At least 3 fresh fruit a day 
4. 1 oz of raw nuts or seeds a day (handful)
5. At least 1 large (double portion) serving of steamed green veggies 
6. Use natural raw glycemic index sweetener such as agave syrup 
7. Drink a lot of water every day 
8. Exercise 30 minutes a day x 3 days a week (walking, dancing, pool) 

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How To Design Your Plate - for your health  

1. Half your plate - load with veggies or a salad
2. quarter of plate - lean protein (fish, chicken, beans, tofu) 
3. Quarter of plate - whole grains (brown rice, quinoa, sweet potatoes) 

Hope this helps!! 

xoxo, 

Danielle 

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