Eating for Beauty & Health

08/22/16 • -1 min

The philosophy of naturopathic medicine is to use the most natural methods to achieve optimal health and beauty.The philosophy of naturopathic medicine is to use the most natural methods to achieve optimal health and beauty.
People who follow this philosophy have a "glow," an almost indescribable radiance, beauty, and energetic vitality.
An important core factor of achieving that goal lies in the digestive tract, where 75 percent of your immune system resides. What you eat and how you eat is crucial for health and longevity.
Pina LoGiudice, ND, LAc, joins host Lisa Davis to share information from her book, The Little Book of Healthy Beauty: Simple Daily Habits to Get You Glowing.
She also discusses the benefits of frozen produce, the myth surrounding soy, and why intermittent fasting may be the answer to your weight loss struggles.

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How Much Protein Do You Really Need?

How much protein should you really be getting on a daily basis?The emerging trend is to "eat more protein," but how much should you really be getting on a daily basis?
For an average person, 10 percent of calories should come from protein (about 50 grams daily). If you're looking to build lean muscle, that figure can go all the way up to 20 percent.
Of course, you can't eat all protein all of the time. It's important to balance out your intake with healthy fats and whole-grain carbohydrates.
What are some healthy sources?
Eggs, lean meats, nut butters, beans, protein powders and bars can all help you fulfill your daily need. Bison is a great option for a lean meat that resembles beef, because it is much lower in fat and contains the same amount of protein.
Keep in mind, with powders and bars, you have to be careful with the amount of sugar those products contain.
If you're a vegetarian or vegan, there are also plant-based options for getting your protein needs. Soy, lentils, whole grains such as brown rice, and even vegetables are viable sources.
Listen in as Sarah Tuff Dunn, award-winning health, fitness and nutrition writer, joins host Lisa Davis to explain why your body needs protein, as well as which sources are the best.

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Farm to Fork: Why What You Eat Matters

Farmers' markets often offer foods that have been sustainably raised and harvested, as well as heirloom varieties you might not find in your supermarket.Eating seasonally is the perfect way to find unusual and succulent fruits and vegetables, particularly if you're able to visit a local farmers' market.
These markets often offer foods that have been sustainably raised and harvested, as well as heirloom varieties you might not find in your supermarket.
Dr. P.K. Newby, "The Nutrition Doctor," is a nutrition scientist and author with more than 20 years of experience researching diet-related diseases and teaching students about why what we eat matters, farm to fork.
She is currently teaching a course at at Harvard Extension School, entitled "From Farm to Fork: Why What We Eat Matters."
Listen in as Dr. Newby shares what she's learned in her many years of expertise, as well as some tips for finding the best produce and other fresh foods in your local area.