After a diagnosis for a new dietary change your first trip to the grocery store will be long and overwhelming. However, you will leave the store more aware of ingredients, labels, and what you are actually putting into your body. It’s fascinating what is on a food label. If you can’t pronounce it, or figure out what it is, or what it’s made from, put it back on the shelf. My number one rule, “If there is any doubt, DON’T.” Don’t buy it and you definitely don’t want to eat it. It’s not worth getting sick over. Nothing taste as good as healthy feels!
Stick to whole foods like fruits, veggies, meats, nuts, eggs, cheese. Obviously, you want to adjust that according to your dietary restrictions. Most whole foods are fresh and are located on the parameter of the grocery store. No need to hit those center aisles full of processed foods. If you are buying a processed item, keep the ingredient list between 5-7 items. Be sure to read Food Labeling Laws and “What Do You Eat?” before hitting the store.
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Kristen is a Board Certified, 2001 graduate of the Baltimore School of Massage. She is Licensed with the Maryland State Board of Chiropractic & Massage Therapy Examiners. Areas of study include therapeutic massage and bodywork, anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, medical conditions and the clinical application of medical massage. Kristen has worked alongside physical therapists, chiropractors, massage therapists, doctors, and trained with Orthopedic Dr. Ben Benjamin. After graduation Kristen continued her education to become a certified sports nutritionist and personal trainer. She continues to help clients approach their health & wellness with a “whole body” approach. Helping people grow Healthy Inside Out. Kristen is a mother and aunt to children with varying food allergies. She is a bit of a self proclaimed "food snob" with an inner "fat girl" mentality. Her passion is to bring health, wellness, and freedom in the body to anyone who so desires. Kristen enjoys sharing her own personal insights, struggles and lifestyle alternatives after being diagnosed with Celiac Disease and Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome. Her hope is to make healthy living simple, and obtainable, to everyone. For more information on Kristen go to "about".
