Aloha ‘Ohana!

Did you know that if your plate looks like this when you’re eating, you’re doing something right!

Did you know each color of food has specific benefits? We’ve compiled a list of the different benefits tied to different colors to help you narrow your grocery list!

Red: Red foods are often rich in antioxidants that fight free radicals, support heart health, and help skin renewal.

Orange: Orange foods such as oranges and carrots are often high in vitamin C, work to boost immunity, support eye health, and can help reduce blood pressure.

Yellow: Foods like bananas, lemons, and yellow bell peppers, support digestion, boost immunity, and promote skin health.

Green: Green foods work to aid in tissue healing, detoxify the body, and support eye health.

Blue and purple: Foods like blueberries, blackberries, and eggplants boost memory, reduce inflammation, and protect against skin damage.

#bewell #staywell #livewell #eatwell#rainbow #vegetables #fruit #antioxidants #vitamins #northshoreoahu #northshorehealth #kahukuhealth #hauulahealth #laiehealth #koolauloahealth #koolauloahealthcare

Aloha ‘Ohana!

Did you know that if your plate looks like this when you’re eating, you’re doing something right!

Did you know each color of food has specific benefits? We’ve compiled a list of the different benefits tied to different colors to help you narrow your grocery list!

Red: Red foods are often rich in antioxidants that fight free radicals, support heart health, and help skin renewal.

Orange: Orange foods such as oranges and carrots are often high in vitamin C, work to boost immunity, support eye health, and can help reduce blood pressure.

Yellow: Foods like bananas, lemons, and yellow bell peppers, support digestion, boost immunity, and promote skin health.

Green: Green foods work to aid in tissue healing, detoxify the body, and support eye health.

Blue and purple: Foods like blueberries, blackberries, and eggplants boost memory, reduce inflammation, and protect against skin damage.

#bewell #staywell #livewell #eatwell #rainbow #vegetables #fruit #antioxidants #vitamins #northshoreoahu #northshorehealth #kahukuhealth #hauulahealth #laiehealth #koolauloahealth #koolauloahealthcare

Aloha ‘Ohana!

This holiday season if your plate looks like this when you’re eating, you’re doing something right!

Did you know each color of food has specific benefits? We’ve compiled a list of the different benefits tied to different colors to help you narrow your grocery list!

Red: Red foods are often rich in antioxidants that fight free radicals, support heart health, and help skin renewal.

Orange: Orange foods such as oranges and carrots are often high in vitamin C, work to boost immunity, support eye health, and can help reduce blood pressure.

Yellow: Foods like bananas, lemons, and yellow bell peppers, support digestion, boost immunity, and promote skin health.

Green: Green foods work to aid in tissue healing, detoxify the body, and support eye health.

Blue and purple: Foods like blueberries, blackberries, and eggplants boost memory, reduce inflammation, and protect against skin damage.

#bewell #staywell #livewell #eatwell #rainbow #vegetables #fruit #antioxidants #vitamins #northshoreoahu #northshorehealth #kahukuhealth #hauulahealth #laiehealth #koolauloahealth #koolauloahealthcare

Aloha ‘Ohana!

If your plate looks like this when you’re eating, you’re doing something right!

Did you know each color of food has specific benefits? We’ve compiled a list of the different benefits tied to different colors to help you narrow your grocery list!

Red: Red foods are often rich in antioxidants that fight free radicals, support heart health, and help skin renewal.

Orange: Orange foods such as oranges and carrots are often high in vitamin C, work to boost immunity, support eye health, and can help reduce blood pressure.

Yellow: Foods like bananas, lemons, and yellow bell peppers, support digestion, boost immunity, and promote skin health.

Green: Green foods work to aid in tissue healing, detoxify the body, and support eye health.

Blue and purple: Foods like blueberries, blackberries, and eggplants boost memory, reduce inflammation, and protect against skin damage.

#bewell #staywell #livewell #eatwell #rainbow #vegetables #fruit #antioxidants #vitamins #northshoreoahu #northshorehealth #kahukuhealth #hauulahealth #laiehealth #koolauloahealth #koolauloahealthcare

Aloha ‘Ohana!

Did you know that every person has a unique physiological make-up as well as nutritional requirements?

Nutritional Therapy uses nutrient intake and lifestyle changes to prevent and treat diseases like diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, depression, and obesity. This treatment method can come in the form of IV therapy, medical food, and oral supplements.

Ko’olauloa Health Center has a Nutritional Therapy provider that is available to answer all of your questions about the benefits of Nutritional Therapy.

Call (808) 293-9231 or visit www.koolauloachc.org/nutrition-therapy to learn more or make an appointment.

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Aloha ‘Ohana,

Eating healthy doesn’t mean giving up your favorite foods forever. Healthy eating is all about moderation. If you make the changes gradually, you’re more likely to stick to them. Here are some small changes to make the healthy choice, the easy choice:

• Eat a small snack of raw, non-starchy vegetables like carrots, celery, broccoli, or peppers before going out to a restaurant or party. You will feel less hungry and be less likely to overindulge.

• Use smaller plates and bowls at mealtimes. Although your portion size will be smaller, your plate will look full while you still enjoy your favorite foods.

Remember, eating nutritious foods can improve not only your overall health but also reduce your risk for many chronic diseases. 

Mahalo and have a great Aloha Thursday!

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Aloha ‘Ohana,

Here is an important message from our registered dietitian.

Did you know that food affects your mood?

The connection between diet and emotions stems from the close relationship between your brain and your gastrointestinal tract, often called the “second brain.” Here’s how it works: Your GI tract is home to billions of bacteria that influence the production of neurotransmitters, chemical substances that constantly carry messages from the gut to the brain. (Dopamine and serotonin are two common examples.)

Eating healthy food promotes the growth of “good” bacteria, which in turn positively affects neurotransmitter production. A steady diet of junk food, on the other hand, can cause inflammation that hampers production. When neurotransmitter production is in good shape, your brain receives these positive messages loud and clear, and your emotions reflect it. But when production goes awry, so might your mood.

If you want to learn more, call (808) 293-9231 to set up an appointment with our registered dietitian. As always, our entire staff looks forward to your call.

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Aloha 'Ohana! Here is something fun and light for this Health Tip Tuesday!

Add lemon!

Adding lemon to your water can help optimize your memory and your mood!

Cheers!

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Aloha Ohana!

It’s ‘Ulu Tuesday and here are some fun facts about this superfood from our registered dietitian.

The Many Health Benefits of ‘Ulu

‘Ulu is considered a superfood not only because one fruit feeds an entire family and there’s enough fruit on the islands to feed the whole population, but due to its nutritional value. It’s sometimes called the tree potato for how versatile it is in cooked dishes and for how it tastes when it’s mature. But it's higher in protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals than white potatoes.

There are many nutrients packed into one fruit. ‘Ulu is loaded with:

Antioxidants

Carotenoids

Fiber

Iron

Magnesium

Niacin

Omega 3 fatty acids

Omega 6 fatty acids

Calcium

Copper

Phosphorus

Potassium

Thiamine

Protein

Vitamin A

Vitamin C

And it Tastes Great!

You can eat and enjoy ‘ulu at any stage. When it’s green and hard, it tastes like an artichoke. When it’s mature, it tastes and cooks like a potato or other root vegetable. When very ripe, it’s sweet and is enjoyed like fruit or dessert.

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