1. NOURISHMENT WATER FERMENTED FOODS
increases energy, decreases appetite, essential for eliminating toxins and wastes, essential for proper kidney function, reduces incidence of UTI’s
It is estimated that 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated.
According to the Institute of Medicine men should drink around 13 cups and women around 9 cups. (8 X 8)
Pick a water bottle that increases your desire to DRINK!
Add flavor to your water with whole fruits like melons, oranges, and strawberries.
Add 1 drop of a citrus therapeutic-grade essential oil to a 4 ounce beverage
Keep water everywhere, at your desk, in your car, in a special place at home
Add up the amount of money you spend on a weekly basis purchasing beverages and put the money you save drinking water aside for something special, a win-win!
Apps
Daily Water
iHydrate
My Water Balance
FERMENTED FOODS
Fermentation: the process of producing energy in the absence of oxygen.
Chemical reactions in bacteria, yeasts, and other microorganisms break down and eliminate sugars from the substance.
EXAMPLES:
Kimchi, cabbage and spices, beneficial for cardiovascular and digestive issues.
Kefir, high in calcium, magnesium, and essential vitamins
Koumbucha, fermented beverage of black tea and sugar, beneficial for improved digestion
Sauerkraut, fermented cabbage, supports a healthy immune response
Learn More:
Fermented Vegetables: Creative Recipes for Fermenting 64 Vegetables & Herbs in Krauts, Kimchis, Brined Pickles, Chutneys, Relishes & Pastes
Kim B, Hong VM, Yang J, et al. A Review of Fermented Foods with Beneficial Effects on Brain and Cognitive Function. Preventive Nutrition and Food Science. 2016;21(4): doi: /pnf
Selhub EM, Logan AC, Bested AC. Fermented foods, microbiota, and mental health: ancient practice meets nutritional psychiatry. Journal of Physiological Anthropology. 2014;33(1):2. doi: /
Tamang JP, Shin D-H, Jung S-J, Chae S-W. Functional Properties of Microorganisms in Fermented Foods. Frontiers in Microbiology. 2016;7:578. doi: /fmicb
Functions of water in the body. (n.d.). Retrieved from
Mayo Clinic Staff. (2014, September 15). Water: How much should you drink every day? Retrieved from