By now, you know all about the Fast Track to Health Giveaway to The Biggest Loser Resort at Fitness Ridge and the amazing health and fitness programs and activites, not to mention all of that luxurious spa-ing. And you’ve also been introduced to America’s favorite nutritionist, the lovely Joy Bauer.
Now get a sneak peek into Joy’s totally revamped, New York Times Bestseller, Food Cures. Inside is power-packed with food cure recommendations for some of the most common, obxnoxious and painful conditions millions of americans face evryday, like arthritis, osteoporosis, migranes and more. Along with the health and wellness vacation of a lifestime, one lucky winner will receive Food Cures and an at-home nutritional plan custom-made by Joy. Five lucky runner-ups will also receive Food Cures so they can start getting healthier with every bite. And for everyone who is just dying to know all about the yummy food remedies inside Joy’s book, we have picked some great excerpts and food reccomendations for you to start to incorporate into your healthy lifestyle regime:
1. Beautiful Skin
“Skin is built from the inside out. Day to day and year to year, skin draws its healthy glow from good nutrition… Nutrition can help minimize these problems and enhance your skin’s natural beauty.” (Page 63)
- Improve Collagen Vitamin C: guava, oranges, bell peppers, strawberries and broccoli
- Anti-Aging Vitamin E: almonds, sunflower seeds, peanut butter, avocados, and spinach
- Fight Sun Damage Selenium: Brazil nuts, tuna, brown rice, and whole wheat bread
- Promote Healing Beta-Carotene: sweet potatoes, carrots, kale, butternut squash and pumpkin
2. Healthy Hair
“It is estimated that we each lose about 100 hairs a day. The actual number you’ll lose on any given day depends on how abundant and healthy your follicles are, what medications you’re taking, and many other factors, some are beyond your control.” (Page 81)
- Promote Healthy Follicles B Vitamins- Foliate, B6, B12: chickpeas, wild salmon, soy milk, lentils and spinach
- Jump-Start Growth Iron-Rich Proteins: clams, oysters, shrimp, egg yolks, lentils and black-eyed peas
- Repair Hair Zinc: lobster, ostrich, oysters, pine nuts, peanuts, fat-free yogurt, and wheat germ
3. Memory
“Memory depends on your total number of brain cells and their connections, smooth flow of communication between them and their overall health.” (Page 273)
- Increase Blood Circulation Antioxidants: spinach, kale, mustard greens, Swiss chard, turnip greens , collard greens,
- Fight Age Defects Anthocyanin: blackberries, black currant, blueberries, eggplant, raspberries and cherries Quercetin: onions, kale, leeks, cherry tomatoes, broccoli, apricots, and hot chili peppers
- Plump Your Mind “Neuron’s outer membranes are teeming with DHA and it’s this fattu lining yhay allows for smooth conductivity of brain signals.” Omega-3 Fatty Acids: wild salmon, mackerel, herring, sardines, ground flaxseed, walnuts and soybeans
4. Migraines
“We know from brain scans that during migraine headaches, there is increased bloodflow in the brain stem and the cerebral cortex. Inflamitory chemicals, such as substance P and other substances are released; and there changes in levels of brain chemecials called neurotransmitters…The main lessons are that migraines are physiologically complez and that they aboslueltuy are not “all in the mind” of the sufferer.” (Page 324)
- Staying Hydrated Liquids: Water, herbal tea, skim milk, club soda
- Reduce Inflammation Omega-3 Fatty Acids: olive oil, rainbow trout, oysters, chia seeds, flaxseed oil and walnut oil
- Keep Your Energy Up Riboflavin: lean beef, whole gran cereal, eggs, mushrooms, asparagus and broccoli
- Fight Menstrual Migraines Magnesium: pumpkin seeds, spinach, Swiss chard, amaranth, sunflower seeds, quinoa, potatoes and artichoke hearts
5. Insomnia
“If insomnia occurs at least three nights a week for a month or longer, it is considered chronic. At this point, lack of sleep becomes more than just an annoyance – it can be life altering. Almost all cases of chronic insomnia can be traced to a medical condition, lifestyle habit, or psychological preoccupation.” (Page 365)
- Avoid Caffeine, Alcohol, Large Meals, Late Night Liquids
- Stock Up on Sleep-Inducing High-Quality Carbs and Tryptophan: bananas, grapefruit, plums, mangoes, grapes, turkey, beets, broccoli, corn, spinach, quinoa, brown rice, yogurt, pumpkin, celery, peas
To find out more about Food Cures, visit JoyBauer.com or grab your copy at Amazon.com. And don’t forget to enter The Fast Track to Health Giveaway!
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