Dr. Oz recommends eating at least five servings a day of fruits and vegetables. Fresh can often be expensive especially in the winter months, so Stephanie Nelson, a former guest on Dr. Oz says, "don't pay the premium for packaged salad or precut veggies". She is Dr. Oz's go-to gal for advice on saving at the supermarket. "You can do it all yourself in less than five minutes. I've timed it! And the savings are 75%". Produce in season is usually cheapest. Another great option: frozen fruit and veggies. "The nutrients are locked in, and the cost is about 50% less".
What about when it comes to snacking? Don't buy the pre-packed 100 calorie packs. "You're paying someone $75 an hour to put your cookies in a baggie!", says Nelson. Make your own snack-size poritions of whole-grain cereal or nuts instead.
Stephanie Nelson has written a book called "The Coupon Mom's Guide to Cutting Your Grocery Bill in Half". With the prices of groceries sky-rocketing, and for any of you readers out there with lots of mouths to feed, this book is worth investigating further.
On a personal note, I have come down with a cough and cold. Moderate exercise when you are sick is important because the endorphins boost immunity. Eating well is even more critical when one's immunity is down because every nutrient counts. In Dr. Oz's "You Staying Young" book he mentions that singing and humour also boost immunity. I will watching Dr. Oz later this evening. He is supposed to have some guests that claim that you can use your mind to cure any ailment! Mind over matter.
It worked for me when I gave birth naturally to both my kids. What about for illnesses? I will report back to you after the program.
Time to dust off my comedy DVDS and favourite CDs, eat and drink lots of Vitamin C rich foods, get some fresh air with equal periods of rest. The common cold is not going to get the better of me this time!
TGIF!
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