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Mental Health: The Neurotransmitter Edition. Part I

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Mental Health: The Neurotransmitter Edition. Part I
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Instagram post 2177060305585186868_692972973 I love a good BBQ ⁣ ⁣ If you want to meat shame me, keep surfing Instagram for something else ⁣ ⁣ Meats, fish and poultry etc are some of the best forms of highly concentrated nutrition ⁣ ⁣ The nutrients are plentiful and easily digested and absorbed ⁣ ⁣ This is science, not ideology - sorry, not sorry ⁣ ⁣ Canada's new food guide has grouped foods that are the highest in protein with other foods that are protein-rich but are either mostly carb (pulses, a.k.a. legumes such as chickpeas, lentils, dried beans & peas), and fats (nuts & seeds) ⁣ ⁣ Whether that makes sense or is naively misguided time will tell ⁣ ⁣ By grouping them all together under "proteins" implies that they are all equal and equally interchangeable ⁣ ⁣ They are not from a protein content, quality or usability ⁣ ⁣ But I digress, BBQ meats, fish, and poultry are one of the tastiest foods around and no, they are not single handedly destroying the planet
Instagram post 2175753235510540145_692972973 No surprise here ⁣ ⁣ Your noggin needs nutrition ⁣ ⁣ Your brain is hungry for lots of nutrients beyond the scope of this list but some of the more important ones are ⁣ ⁣ Magnesium ⁣ Iodine ⁣ Vitamin C ⁣ Selenium ⁣ Zinc ⁣ ⁣ All of these nutrients are needed to support healthy moods by aiding neurotransmitter production and function ⁣ ⁣ Vitamin C is associated with lower rates of dementia by acting as an antioxidant and lowering inflammation ⁣ ⁣ New research suggests that low grade inflammation observed in subjects with lower serum vitamin C levels and diets low in vitamin C precedes the development of Alzheimer's disease ⁣ ⁣ Remarkable ⁣ ⁣ What are your favourite ways to make sure you're getting the nutrients in this list? ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #vitamins #minerals #antioxidants #supplements #mental health
Instagram post 2174113068651594277_692972973 I never get tired from posting pictures of one of my favourite elixirs of life - coffee ⁣ ⁣ If you're a Star Trek nerd like moi - my fav coffee quote is by Captain Kathryn Janeway ⁣ ⁣ Coffee - the finest organic suspension ever devised. It's got me through the worst of the past three years. I beat the Borg with it ⁣ ⁣ Can you think of a better endorsement? ⁣ ⁣ Don't fall for the fear mongering about coffee like it depletes your body of nutrients etc. Yes, if you have a sensitivity to it, avoid it. Pretty straightforward ⁣ ⁣ Coffee is loaded with health benefits due to the heaps of organic acids and polyphenols ⁣ ⁣ It is protective against depression too, thank you dopamine and norepinepherine⁣ I'm a traditionalist. I like to sweeten my coffee and take it with cream. I've switched to a stevia & erythritol blend cuz that's what works for me ⁣ ⁣ You?
Instagram post 2173428307704619084_692972973 Since it's November and vitamin D3 is front and center as we face winter in the Northern Hemisphere, vitamin D3, like all nutrients, plays well with others ⁣ ⁣ It needs lots of vitamin K2, it's true BUT did you know vitamin D3 needs its trusted friend magnesium? ⁣ ⁣ You can actually increase your vitamin D3 levels just by optimizing your magnesium intake (assuming you're not getting enough magnesium from your diet) ⁣ ⁣ Changes are, you're not ⁣ ⁣ Your body needs magnesium to support vitamin D3 in two ways ⁣ ⁣ First, magnesium helps to release any stored vitamin D3 you might be hoarding and ⁣ ⁣ Secondly, your body needs magnesium to covert vitamin D3 into its active form so it can get to work keeping you healthy ⁣ ⁣ In case you noticed, I keep writing "D3" cuz D2 from typical vegan sources and mushrooms sucks - sorry, not sorry ⁣ ⁣ If you're a vegan, be sure to get the superior form of D3 from lichen - check the labels
Instagram post 2171986881649295916_692972973 Do you like onions? ⁣ ⁣ Unlike my dad who could eat them raw, as in biting into them like an apple, I do love onions but in other ways⁣ ⁣ I don't suffer from digestive issues so the FODMAPs (fructans) in onions don't bother me ⁣ ⁣ I like raw, sweet tasting and mild onions like Valencia or red onions diced into salads ⁣ ⁣ The other way I love them, like most, is BBQ'd or roasted in the oven. A little salt and pepper, olive oil and then let the heat do its magic ⁣ ⁣ The caramelization of course intensifies the naturally occurring sugars making them the perfect side to any dinner. In this case, a great, second side in addition to some roasted Brussels sprouts & bacon
Instagram post 2169991879919570746_692972973 Did you know that the majority of people who have a heart attack have normal or low LDL "cholesterol" levels? ⁣ ⁣ The Framingham Risk Calculator is a 'guess' at future risk and it doesn't even take into account triglycerides or insulin resistance - oops ⁣ ⁣ And yet, this is considered the gold standard⁣ ⁣ A Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) score is different as it actually sees the disease in your arteries ⁣ ⁣ Studies show those with "ideal" LDL cholesterol are reclassified as high risk due to the presence of disease using the CAC scan ⁣ ⁣ For all things CAC, you need to spend time at www.thefatemperor.com and check out some truly epic videos that explain things I never learned through traditional dietetics education #tragic and follow @thefatemperor
Instagram post 2169039121006304910_692972973 Fig season is typically June until September, so these were a treat last month :)⁣ ⁣ Figs are delicious⁣ ⁣ Their subtle sweetness & seedy texture make them great for sweet or savory dishes⁣ ⁣ They certainly paired well with the savoury and salty options we had on hand⁣ ⁣ Figs have about 50 calories each, 2 grams of fiber, a smattering of nutrients but are a good source of potassium⁣ ⁣ Dried figs are convenient too⁣ ⁣ I like to dice them for my salads or add soaked dried figs to my smoothies and protein shakes⁣ You?⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #vitamins #minerals #antioxidants #antiaging #fruit #figs #fiber #potassium #nomnom #forkyeah #delicious #tasty #nourish #yum #instagood #savory #
Instagram post 2168324889453464535_692972973 Did you know you can only make vitamin D from the sun when the UV index is 3 or higher?⁣ ⁣ Those living in Canada or in the northern half of the US (37th latitude) can't make enough vitamin D from roughly mid Sept to April⁣ ⁣ Even if you had adequate safe sun exposure during the summer, by January, your vitamin D levels will be at level diagnostic of osteomalacia (adult rickets)⁣ ⁣ This is why November 2nd is marked as "Vitamin D Day" to increase awareness and to get people to supplement now, before their vitamin D levels are in their boots by January⁣ ⁣ Food isn't a reliable source, supplements are best and be sure to use D3 and not D2 (vegans can still get D3 from lichen sources)⁣ ⁣ D2 is less potent than D3
Instagram post 2167017564299281301_692972973 I love fresh slaw any time of the year..⁣ Raw cabbage is so refreshingly crunchy. . People tend to be in one of two camps: 1) mayo based coleslaw or 2) vinegar based. . To be honest, I like both but prefer a lightly dressed mayo based coleslaw. . This beauty was from my birthday dinner a few months ago. Just getting around to posting it now. . On the nerdy side, cabbage, as a cruciferous vegetable, is loaded with anti-cancer phytonutrients. . And cabbage has compounds that support the enzymes involved in detoxification (think Phase 1 and Phase 2 pathways in case you were thinking this was some woo woo statement). . Enough about that. So? Mayo or vinegar?. . What say you?.

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