Read more about the article Elevate Your Health and Community with Seasonal Eating: A Guide by Dr. Jason Jones, Elizabeth City NC Chiropractor

Elevate Your Health and Community with Seasonal Eating: A Guide by Dr. Jason Jones, Elizabeth City NC Chiropractor

A new array of nutritious, nourishing, whole foods marks every change of season. Seasonal eating has been the norm since the old days. However, technological advancement has presented a shift from seasonal eating. No matter the time of the year, you can now quickly get any fruit or vegetable at your local supermarket or grocery shop. With the new trend, we are missing out on the real benefits of eating with the seasons! Seasonal eating is not just a trendy food movement. It has significant advantages. Let’s have a close look at some of the benefits!

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Elevate Your Health, Community, and Economy with Seasonal Eating in Elizabeth City, NC – Dr. Jason Jones, Your Local Chiropractor

Seasonal eating is not only beneficial to our health and environment but also to the local economy. In the past decades, global food systems operated locally, and most produce in markets and grocery stores was grown, produced, and processed within 100 miles of the point of sale. Today, the growing technological advancement has made it possible for people to import and transport food to an average of 1,500 miles before reaching a plate.

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Read more about the article Unlock the Benefits of Seasonal Eating with Dr. Jason Jones, Your Elizabeth City NC Chiropractor

Unlock the Benefits of Seasonal Eating with Dr. Jason Jones, Your Elizabeth City NC Chiropractor

In earlier days, before science was incorporated into agriculture, you could only find fresh fruit and vegetable produce during the season it grew best. That was the case since produce depended on the weather and other natural conditions for growth. However, with the current technological advancement and adaption in agriculture, you can easily find any fruit or vegetable you want regardless of the time of the year. Industrial agriculture has introduced greenhouses that have allowed the growing and production of fruits and vegetables year-round. The system has also adopted an approach where fruits are harvested before they ripen, stored for long periods, ripened through artificial methods, and distributed at any time of year.

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Read more about the article Ultimate Seasonal Food Guide: Discover the Freshest Fruits and Vegetables for Every Season

Ultimate Seasonal Food Guide: Discover the Freshest Fruits and Vegetables for Every Season

The freshness and sweetness of fruits and vegetables are excellent triggers for people to adopt seasonal eating. To enjoy the most seasonal produce, you need a seasonal food map to guide you on the peak season for the particular produce. Different fruits and vegetables grow in different seasons. Some are at peak during spring, others in summer, and some during winter. Here is a quick general seasonal food map to help you get started on in-season eating. Have a look!

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Read more about the article Nutrition Made Easy: Examples of Higher Glycemic Carbohydrates, Why To Avoid Them And The Best Time Of The Day To Consume Them. – Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City NC, Chiropractor

Nutrition Made Easy: Examples of Higher Glycemic Carbohydrates, Why To Avoid Them And The Best Time Of The Day To Consume Them. – Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City NC, Chiropractor

Higher glycemic carbohydrates rank from 70 and above in the glycemic index (GI). The body digests and absorbs them faster than the lower glycemic carbohydrates. Once absorbed, higher glycemic carbohydrates rapidly increase blood sugar levels.

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Read more about the article Nutrition Made Easy: What are the top 5 Most Nutritious Fruits, and What Vitamins and Minerals Do They Provide? – Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City NC, Chiropractor

Nutrition Made Easy: What are the top 5 Most Nutritious Fruits, and What Vitamins and Minerals Do They Provide? – Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City NC, Chiropractor

Consuming different varieties of fruits supply your body with antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins, thus, boosting your immunity and overall well-being. In addition to minerals and essential vitamins, fruits are also rich in fiber. To lower your risk of cancer, diabetes, inflammation, and heart disease, a diet rich in vegetables and fruits is highly recommended. The top 5 most nutritious fruits you can include in your diet are:

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Read more about the article Nutrition Made Easy: What are Low Glycemic Vegetables, Multiple Examples and Why They are Good for You

Nutrition Made Easy: What are Low Glycemic Vegetables, Multiple Examples and Why They are Good for You

Researchers came up with the glycemic index (GI) to determine the extent to which particular foods increased blood glucose levels. The glycemic index helps in ranking foods on a 0-100 scale. Foods ranging from 55 and below on the index are said to be low glycemic and have little impact on blood glucose levels. The GI is helpful to individuals who wish to make healthy diet choices. The ranking system will help you classify starchy foods based on their impact on blood glucose levels. The tool helps you to estimate the degree to which a particular food will affect your blood glucose level, after ingestion. Low glycemic vegetables are those vegetables whose GI is equal to or less than 55. The body breaks down and absorbs the low GI vegetables slowly, resulting in a minimal and slow increase in an individual’s blood sugar level. Most non-starchy vegetables fall under the low GI category.

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Read more about the article What are the Top Detoxifying Foods – Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City NC, Chiropractor                                                

What are the Top Detoxifying Foods – Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City NC, Chiropractor                                                

Goodbye to the festive season! It’s time to reset and get going. But chances are your body is feeling tired and less-than-stellar. You probably feasted on tons of holiday cheese plates, too much pastry, and topped up with beer bottles. The truth is, you need to cleanse your body of the damage you did over the holidays. The good news is you don’t need to kill yourself with a crash diet or hours of exercise to get back on track. Here are a few delicious foods and drinks with detoxifying and slimming properties that can help your body get back on track.

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Poor Lymphatic Drainage: Lymphatic System, How Does It Become Backed up or Sluggish, and How to Help

As humans, we consume food, water, drinks, drugs, and other dietary supplements that supply energy and nutrients for our daily activities. Some foods, drinks, and drugs contain toxic substances that must be eliminated from our bodies. The lymphatic system in our body plays a vital role in getting rid of these toxic substances that accumulate over time. However, certain factors can affect the lymphatic system, causing poor lymphatic drainage. Here, we will explore how the lymphatic system is impaired and some remedies that can help.

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Read more about the article Candida/Yeast Overgrowth in the Gut – Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City NC, Chiropractor

Candida/Yeast Overgrowth in the Gut – Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City NC, Chiropractor

Candida Overgrowth is one of the hidden stressors you need to know about. So, Jones Family Chiropractic has put together some interesting details for you. Candida is one fungus known to live naturally on the human body. It is commonly found living on the skin, inside the gut, mouth, and vagina. In small amounts, Candida yeast is not harmful and cannot cause any diseases to humans. However, the overgrowth of Candida in the gut, caused by certain factors, can result in Candida infection, a condition known as “Candidiasis.” Let’s get to learn about Candida overgrowth in the gut.

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