![]() Nutrition is a part of the tradition of acupuncture. A balanced diet is considered essential to good health. Eastern nutrition focuses on the energetic qualities of food. Certain foods (like dairy products) cause cold and dampness in the body – both of which weaken the digestive system. Certain foods (like ginger) are warming and help strengthen digestion. When I work with patients around nutrition and weight loss, my approach is fivefold:
I’ll share a weight-loss secret that has helped me take and keep off those few extra pounds. Eating well and obtaining and maintaining your ideal weight is within your reach. The wisdom of acupuncture can give you the tools that you need to love and nourish your body for life.
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![]() Acupuncture is about balance in the body. One of the best ways to create this is by eating a balanced diet. Healthy foods in your kitchen are the easiest way to accomplish this. Just follow these 5 steps. Step One: Clean out your pantry and refrigerator by removing these foods:
Note: If you absolutely cannot throw out food, put these unhealthy foods on one shelf in a cabinet and/or your refrigerator and do NOT replenish them once you have finished eating them. Step Two: Make a list of foods that you use on a regular basis that you want to have in your kitchen at all times. My list looks something like this:
Step Three: Plan your week's meals. These should be based on real food -- no chemicals, hormones or additives. In thinking about menus keep this in mind: vegetables and fruits should take up half your plate, grains one quarter of your plate and healthy proteins one quarter. Step Four: Make a grocery list Include any items on the list of foods that you use on a regular basis that you don’t have. You’ll want to restock these when you run out. Add whatever additional foods you’ll need for the week's meals. Step Five: Go grocery shopping. Buy ONLY the items on your list. Go food shopping after you have eaten and are not hungry. Repeat steps three through five each week. You’ll be feeling fabulous in no time at all. |
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February 2019
AuthorBonnie Diamond, Licensed Acupuncturist |
Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday, 10am-8pm 179 Northampton Street, Suite C Easthampton, MA 01027 |