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Stir the Pot with Nutritional Ingredients Stace cey B Bruington, TAC W Wellness Consultant “People who love to eat are always the best people.” – Julia Child

Obj bjectives es • Discuss nutritional facts, healthy alternatives and what to avoid to stay healthy. • Learn delicious, practical, yet simple ways to add healthy foods into your life through a cooking demonstration.

Lifes estyl yle-Li Link nked ed Co Condi nditions Cancer Stroke Type 2 Diabetes Obesity Heart Disease Dementia/Alzheimer’s Disease

Th The e Grea eat P Paradox 80% of chronic diseases are preventable . 678,000+ deaths/year due to chronic illness. Blue Zones : “Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.” -Michael Pollan

Pathways t to Chr Chroni nic Di Disea ease DNA Brain Cell Cell Damage : Damage : Membrane Cancer causing Dementia, Damage : mutations Alzheimer’s Premature aging Disease, MS & wrinkles Pancreas Cell Protein Artery Damage: Damage : Damage : Hypertension, blood clots, heart attacks, Diabetes Autoimmune disease strokes causing mutations

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Lifes estyl yle Ca Canc ncers Breast Endometrial Colorectal Gallbladder (Post-menopausal) Kidney Ovarian Liver Pancreatic

Nut Nutrition: L Laying ng t the he F Founda undation The Fight Within: This is how we roll Inflammation: Too much of a good thing Microbiome: Battle of the gut bugs

Winn nning ng t the he Ba Battle Think Twice On Target • Don’t Kill the Good Guys: Nourish the Good Guys: Antibiotics & toxins Probiotics, yogurt, fruits, veggies, legumes & whole • Don’t Feed the Beasts: grains Sugar, fats & carbs

Nutrition: Bui Nut Building ng t the he Frame Macronutrients Fats: Omega 3s Protein: Carbohydrates: Building Blocks Brain, Muscle Cold Water Fish of Cells and Nervous Flaxseeds System Fuel Monounsaturated Fats • Nut Butters • Fruits • Arthritis • Eggs • Vegetables • Energy and • Cancer • Legumes Calories • Fish • Whole Grains • Alzheimer’s • Poultry Disease • Beans • Lean meats

Nut Nutrition: S Suppo upporting t the he F Frame e With Micronutrients: Antioxidants & phytochemicals Calcium : Milk, yogurt, spinach, sardines Vitamin B12 : Cold-water fish, cheese, eggs Zinc : Lean beef, cashews, garbanzo beans, turkey Potassium : Bananas, spinach, apricots Vitamin C : Oranges, peppers, broccoli

Nutr tritio itional l Li Life H Hack cks Simple Ways to Unlock Healthier Food Choices

Nut Nutritional L Life H e Hacks Be Prepared with Nutritious Snacks: Trail mix, homemade energy bites, fruit and veggie packs

Nut Nutritional L Life H e Hacks Pack your lunch.

Nut Nutritional L Life H e Hacks Stock your Pantry and Fridge for Success.

Nut Nutritional L Life H e Hacks Create an Arsenal of Healthy Meals.

Nut Nutritional L Life H e Hacks Have a Back-up Plan When Eating Out A B What's for dinner?

Let’s roll with Nut Butter Energy Bites! Healthy Snack Cooking Demonstration

TAC W C Wellnes ness Co s Cons nsultants NORTHEAST NORTHWEST WELLNESS WELLNESS CONSULTANT CONSULTANT Stacey Bruington Shameria Davis WEST EAST WELLNESS WELLNESS CONSULTANT CONSULTANT Mark Zollitsch Ashley Cureton SOUTH WELLNESS CONSULTANT Biral Patel