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seasonally, and this optimizes the nutrition and flavor of the foods. In addition, you are

Find a CSA supporting your local organic farmers who near you at do not receive subsidies from the government and depend on community support localharvest. com for survival. This way you are supporting

the producers who work hard to do the right thing. Consider joining a local CSA( community-supported agriculture) to optimize seasonal selections and widen your exposure to local fruits and vegetables.

Do Sign Out …

Of your screens. More and more research shows us the staggering statistics of technology and its ill effects on our health. The average child spends 8-18 hours in front of a screen and can check their devices as often as every hour. Adults fare worse, averaging check-ins every 13 minutes. There is scientific research showing this use is addictive and follows the same paths of pleasure centers in the brain as drugs and alcohol. In addition, the overuse leads to anxiety, insomnia, poor posture and dry eyes, not to mention the constant exposure to electromagnetic fields which may have bigger health implications. Consider regular technology fasts and this summer address your tech“ habit.”

Don’ t Grill Your Meats …

Unless you marinate them in antioxidant dense ingredients and serve them with extra fruits and vegetables. Grilling over an open flame and charring meat creates heterocyclic amines and other carcinogenic compounds. Grilling is synonymous with summer, so when you grill marinate with powerful antioxidants like garlic, onion, lemon juice, rosemary, oregano and turmeric. These additives have been shown to counter the negative effects of the toxin production.
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