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Lets break down some of the key examples.
On that note, did you knowyour brain and body need more carbs than youd probably guess?
Basically, the fat is needed to absorb the vitamins (and to keep you full and satisfied).
registered dietitian nutritionist and HEALer’s Circle member atProject HEAL
Vinegar is another cooking-must, Ussery adds, when it comes to providing needed acidity and flavor.
Fruits and vegetables
One prime example is canned tomatoes.
Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant linked to cancer prevention, she continues, which is alsosuggested in research.
The same goes for frozen options.
Dried fruits are another great go-to snack if youre in the mood.
Ussery says theyre convenient for grab-and-go, shelf-stable nutrition and for adding to homemade baked goods.
Additionally, she says, theyre rich in various vitamins, minerals, and disease-fighting phytonutrients.
(Yep, even cake can have vitamins!)
Theyre rich in powerful phytonutrients, too, Ussery notes, that help prevent inflammation.
registered dietitian nutritionist and HEALer’s Circle member atProject HEAL
Protein sources
Bring on thebeans!
Nuts, seeds, andnut buttersalso provided the protein and fat we need, she adds.
(More on this in a bit!)
Go for whats best for your budget, taste buds, cultural values, and convenience!
Food is more than fuel, Brathwaite says.
While eating fresh fruits and vegetables is recommended, not everyone can afford to eat them, Ussery says.
If the choice is no fruits or vegetables or canned,we definitely want people to eat canned!
The same goes for protein sources.
So the perimeter rule isnt only wrong and unhelpfulits also discriminatory.
Brathwaite shares the example of long travel times.
Those pieces of the puzzle are also valid and shouldnt be used to shame people or moralize them.
At the same time, Brathwaite notes the importance of remembering that no community is monolithic.
Many marginalized communities contain immigrants from lands where they raised, cultivated, cooked, and enjoyed fresh produce.
Id rather them purchase pasta and a bag of frozen veggies instead of not eating.
Without keeping all of this in mind, were judging peopleand ourselvesfor literally no reason.
Were putting up a barrier that doesnt need to be there and further limiting our lives.
(Dont forget about what tastes good, too!)
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