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Can You Eat Stress?

By Healthy Darling · Comments (1) · April 11th, 2013

You’ve heard many reasons for why you should eat fresh and natural whole foods, but this article in Edible Silicon Valley illuminates a whole other level as to why. In it, Dr. Joon Yun convincingly argues that food can cary stress markers of its life: this stress can then be absorbed and read by your body, thereby making you stressed. Additionally, stress is no small thing to brush aside. Indeed, it is the one factor that heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, depression, inflammation and obesity all have in common.

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Think vegetables can’t be stressed? Turns out even vegetables have a stress hormone they release called ethylene. It is best to eat organic, seasonal, locally raised vegetables that have not been bruised, frozen, ripened or genetically modified. I’m not sure how this bodes for the juicing trend (just think of the ethylene in those blenders!), but it’s an incredibly interesting concept. No wonder food nurtures when it’s “made with love.” Perhaps someday we’ll be able to read the stress levels of food on the back of the labels, much like we see the fat and calorie content!

Click here to read the complete article by Dr. Yun and see the great info chart on what to eat and what to avoid.

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Spotlight on Hugo’s Restaurants in Southern California

By Healthy Darling · Comments (1) · March 14th, 2013

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The more you read about food, the less edible choices there seem to be! Between Arsenic in Rice (see here), GMOs (see here), Growth Hormones in diary (see here), sky rocketing Gluten Problems (see here), Antibiotics in Chicken, toxins in Farmed Fish, Fecal Contamination in Pork (see here), etc and so one, it’s nearly impossible to dine out anymore! You can ask  your server a bunch of annoying questions (like these here), or you can select a restaurant that cares as much about the quality of your food as you do. In comes Hugo’s Restaurant in Southern California. This fabulous restaurant has a strict GMO-Antibiotic-Growth Hormone- Free policy. Additionally, Hugo’s menu is coded by icon to help guide diners who are Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, and nut-free. WOW. Thank you Hugo’s for being so on top of it!!!

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Gorgeous pic of Quinoa Beet Salad (photos by Lynn Chen)

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And my FAVORITE, their Gluten Free Mac & Cheese (made with Quinoa or Kelp Noodles).

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Oh, I dream of that dish!!  My other favorite items include the Very Green Casserole and the Asian Stir Fry.

Thank you Lynn Chen of The Actor’s Diet for the introduction to Hugo’s!

To see more about Hugo’s Restaurant, click below to see:

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Healthy Dining Wherever You Go- How to Order in Restaurants

By Healthy Darling · Comments (0) · January 29th, 2013

I just came across this article by Dr. Mark Hyman on how to survive restaurants with all their sugary, salty foods and processed sauces. The first tip, “Be obnoxious,” had me chuckling. My brothers seem to think I’m the most annoying person with whom to order: now a top doctor has vindicated me! Thus, I must share his tips below:

 

How to Order at a Restaurant (source here)

      • Be obnoxious!  Be clear about your needs and do not accept any food that does not nourish or support you.  Do not assume you are being impolite; you are simply taking care of yourself.
      • Have an opinion. Choose the restaurant, if possible, when dining with others. 
      • Tell the server you do not want bread on the table nor the alcohol menu. But do ask for raw cut-up veggies without dip.
      • Ask for water. Drink 1-2 glasses before your meal to reduce your appetite.
      • Tell the server you will die if you have gluten or dairy.  Not a lie – just a slow death.
      • Ask for simple food preparation.  Order grilled fish with an entire plate of steamed vegetables drizzled with olive oil and lemon.  Always ask for olive oil and lemon in lieu of dressing.
      • Skip the starches.  Ask for double vegetables.
      • Avoid sauces, dressings, and dips. They are usually laden with hidden sugars, unhealthy oils, gluten, and dairy.
      • Honor responsible portion sizes.  Always combine a carbohydrate with some fiber, protein, or anti-inflammatoryfats. Never carb it alone!
      • Focus on protein. Choosing your protein first is really helpful to ensure your blood sugar will be balanced and you will eat the right portion size.
      • Ask for berries for dessert.

 

Next post, I’ll share my favorite restaurants in LA for healthy dinging where you won’t have to be so selective and picky with your order!

 

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