EATING HEALTHY



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Take this Fun Quiz to See What Foods are Healthiest

Navigating tables filled with delicious food can be a real challenge. Click on the turkey to take a fun quiz sponsored by HealthiNation about what's healthy for you to eat during festive celebrations. You may be surprised at some of the answers. Start now!

Did You Know About these Benefits of Eating Healthy?

There are some specific things that healthy foods and nutrients do for the body that you may not be aware of.

ALKALIZING THE BODY AND BLOOD STREAM

What does that mean to you? Foods with more alkaline help the body heal on its own. Acid in foods does not heal. The more acid in your  body and blood, the more inflammation you may have. The more alkaline in the body and blood, the less inflammation which means a healthier body.

INCREASE ABSORPTION OF NUTRIENTS

Why should you care about that? Certain food and nutrients repair the membranes of cells, which allows you to absorb more nutrition from all the foods you eat and vitamins you take. You are not what you eat, you are what you absorb. Nutrition fuels the blood so it can keep up with its metabolic functions which means your body performs better. 

BALANCE  YOUR ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Why does this matter? Foods and nutrients that balance hormones are critical, especially for women who want to lead healthier lives. This means:

Fewer hot flashes
Better sleep
More energy
More clarity
Weight reduction