Another View Magazine Barrie Spring 2014 | Page 10

Spring Cleaning

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By Katherine Parent

It’s not about the calories but rather the sugar you
are incorporating into your diet.

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Do you feel sluggish, a little low energy and weighted
down by the extra layers of clothing? During the long
winter months our bodies go in a bit of hibernation. The
daylight hours are shorter and the temperatures are colder. Our metabolism slows down a little to protect us and
keep us functioning. The foods we eat and beverages we
drink can help or hinder this process so it’s a good idea to
begin making some good choices and work to clean up
the diet.
It is very important to nourish our skin and digestive system with the healing properties of water and encourage
our system to clear out the “sludge” of winter.
Take a moment in your day to make sure you are incorporating the rainbow of fruits and vegetables. These are
powerful friends for vitamins and minerals. These carbohydrates along with grains, legumes and beans can be
the best foods you treat your body to. Understand which
ones have a slower release of glucose in your bloodstream.
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