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October 2017

Jeannie Varney

Nutrition Consultant

HC, AADP

703.505.0505

Welcome to the Eat Right Be Fit Live Well monthly link roundup.

Each week I read many interesting articles relating to nutrition, fitness and wellness. Here are some of my favorites from the past month. While every article may not be relevant to your personal circumstance, I hope at least one will spark your interest and provide you with a healthy tip you can incorporate into your daily routine.

Best,

October

Yes, You Can Undereat Carbs: Forgoing healthy carbs is dangerous for your heart and brain. It can also have these side effects. (cleanplates.com)

What is the Right Menu to Control Hypertension? Uncontrolled high blood pressure is often called the silent killer because it has no symptoms. To prevent hypertension, follow these diet and lifestyle guidelines and monitor it daily. (Nutritionletter.tufts.edu)

Foods You Should Always Buy Organic: The Dirty Dozen Plus: While organic foods aren't necessarily more nutritious, they are healthier for you because they don't contain dangerous chemicals. Here is the 2017 list of produce that contains the most pesticides. Choose organic varieties of these fruits and veggies when possible. (Dr. Weil)

16 Things That Happen to Your Body When You Eat Peanut Butter: Love your peanut butter? Me too! It's a staple in my diet. Here's why. That said, some brands are unhealthy for you (spoiler alert - choosy moms don't choose Jif ... or Skippy]) Make sure your nut butters contain just the nut and a little salt. Avoid brands that contain partially-hydrogenated oils, palm oils and/or sugar. (Msn.com)

Omega 3 helps the gut stay healthy, study finds: More reason to consume omega 3 fatty fish such as salmon, anchovies, trout, tuna and black cod. If you don't eat 12-15oz of these eat fish weekly, consider taking a fish oil. I recommend Metagenics Omegagenics 720.
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More Evidence that Eggs Improve Eye Health: To protect your eyes, eat your dark leafy greens and eggs. (Eggnutritioncenter.org)

'Sleep should be prescribed': what those late nights out could be costing you: If you read only one article, make it this one. Is your lack of sleep killing you? Most likely! Take sleep seriously and yes, you have my permission to nap. (The Guardian)

So Your Kitchen Sponge Is A Bacteria Hotbed. Here's What To Do: I guess you can nuke your sponge to clean it after all. (NPR.org)

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About Jean Varney

Jean Varney is the founder and president of Eat Right, Be Fit, Live Well LLC, a health and nutrition consulting firm committed to empowering men and women to improve their health through sustainable changes to their diet and lifestyle. Based in the Washington DC metropolitan area, Jean coaches clients nationwide by phone and in person. She focuses on helping individuals make smart choices about the foods they eat in order to maintain high energy levels, avoid unwanted weight gain and decrease their risk of heart disease, cancer, type II diabetes and other chronic illnesses. Jean received her training at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in New York City. To learn more about her practice, please visit her website at: www.EatRightBeFitLiveWell.com.