"The science of epigenetics investigates how environmental factors influence changes in gene function that can be inherited by future generations. There is compiling compelling evidence that maternal and paternal diet and behavior can affect the health of offspring and even the offspring of their offspring. The knowledge that what one eats today can impact future generations’ mood, behavior, IQ , and overall health is fuel to be proactive about health. One of the least expensive and most important things doctors can do to create future generations of smart, happy, and healthy people, is teach patients about nutritious organic whole foods and why they are important. This may sound simple, but due to the abundance of poor-quality, refined, and processed foods at the supermarket, and even the local health food store, this aspect of patient care warrants special attention."
On the topic of nutritious foods, here is a delicious smoothie recipe (one of my favorites so far), full of protein, antioxidants, fiber, and some healthy fats. I just threw it all together in a blender, so measurements are approximate. Enjoy!
Organic plain yogurt (about 1/2 cup)
Rice milk (about 1/2 to 1 cup, add more if too thick)
Sunflower seed butter (1/2 to 1 Tbs) - Trader Joe's Brand is divine
Coconut oil (1/2 to 1 Tbs) - this adds a nice layer of flavor, also try coconut milk
Flax meal (about 1 Tbs)
Brown rice protein powder (1 to 2 Tbs)
Organic frozen peaches (about 1/4 cup)
Organic frozen mixed berries (about 1/2 cup)
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