Eat Your Way to Better Health in 2023

Eating your way to better health? You heard that right! Believe it or not, what we eat can have a huge impact on our overall health. From fighting inflammation to boosting our immunity, the food we put in our bodies can make all the difference. Let’s explore how different foods can help us beat disease and improve our well-being.

Beat Inflammation with Omega-3s

Inflammation is linked to several chronic diseases, so it’s important to keep it at bay. Thankfully, omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish oil and walnuts, are known for their anti-inflammatory properties. Other foods like berries, apples, and leafy greens are also high in antioxidants which help reduce inflammation in the body.

Boost Your Immunity with Vitamin C

We all know that vitamin C is essential for a strong immune system. Citrus fruits like oranges and grapefruits are excellent sources of vitamin C and other nutrients that support immune health like fiber, folate, potassium and more! Other great sources include peppers (red bell peppers contain almost three times as much vitamin C as an orange!), broccoli, kale, strawberries and papaya.

Feed Your Gut with Probiotics

If you want healthy digestion—and who doesn’t?—you need probiotics! These “good bacteria” live in our gut and play an essential role in maintaining digestive health. Probiotic-rich fermented foods like yogurt (opt for plain Greek yogurt!), kimchi, sauerkraut, miso paste and kefir (a drinkable yogurt) will give your gut the boost it needs!

Food really is medicine! By making smart dietary choices—think omega-3s for anti-inflammation; vitamin C for immunity support; probiotics for gut health—we can do a lot to prevent disease and stay healthier longer. So next time you’re deciding what to eat think beyond just taste – focus on nutrition too! That way you can enjoy your tasty meal while knowing you’re doing something good for your body too!

Read your way to eating better with our book recommendation for this month EAT TO BEAT DISEASE by Dr. William Li