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Food as Medicine, Fiber Danielle Q Currey, ND, CST-T Food as Medicine, Fiber Danielle Q Currey, ND, CST-T

Brassicas & Health

Brassicas? What are those? Simply put, they are plants in the mustard family; another name for them is cruciferous vegetables. There is ample diversity among this family of plants, and the part that we eat varies widely between them. They all share a dense nutrient profile making them nutritional powerhouses! Let’s explore this plant family and learn more about why they get super-star status among vegetables.

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Carbohydrates, Whole Grains, Fiber, Food as Medicine Danielle Q Currey, ND, CST-T Carbohydrates, Whole Grains, Fiber, Food as Medicine Danielle Q Currey, ND, CST-T

Grains & Health

Grains: without them civilization as we know it may have never fully developed. The story of human history is tightly entwined with that of grains. From the gathering, processing, and storing of small grass seeds to the plump, full cereals of today, we and grains have grown and evolved together.

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Nutrition, Food as Medicine, beans, Fiber, Protein Danielle Q Currey, ND, CST-T Nutrition, Food as Medicine, beans, Fiber, Protein Danielle Q Currey, ND, CST-T

Beans & Health

This week, we are continuing our discussion of foods that are a wealth of nutrition. Last week we discussed greens, and this week we will talk about beans. Beans and greens make up the bulk of my diet and after reading these two articles, I’m sure you will see why.

These nutritional powerhouses are often overlooked. They aren’t as sexy as a big juicy steak, but pound for pound, they have a more diverse set of nutrients to offer, and are easier on your wallet and our planet!

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Fiber, Food as Medicine, Healing What Ails You, Foundations of Health Danielle Q Currey, ND, CST-T Fiber, Food as Medicine, Healing What Ails You, Foundations of Health Danielle Q Currey, ND, CST-T

Fiber and Health

Fiber is an unsung hero of our health. Increasing our intake can prevent disease, treat disease, and help us maintain a healthy weight without sacrificing our appetite or our taste buds. This week, let’s discuss what fiber is, the different types of fiber, what fiber can prevent, what it can treat, and how to incorporate more fiber into our diet without uncomfortable bloating or embarrassing gas.

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Fiber, Food as Medicine, Carbohydrates, Healing What Ails You Danielle Q Currey, ND, CST-T Fiber, Food as Medicine, Carbohydrates, Healing What Ails You Danielle Q Currey, ND, CST-T

Carbohydrates and Health

In this week’s article, we will cover the following topics:

What are carbohydrates in general, and what are the different kinds of carbohydrates?

Why do we need carbohydrates?

How many carbs do we need?

What happens if we eat too many or too few?

What are healthy food sources of carbohydrates?

Gluten - what about gluten?

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