Hattie’s Corner

Hello my many friends and fellow AVEC Family. As you know, nutrition is key to everyone’s health. My family eats very healthy foods, and starting as a young pup, my mom has always been intent on researching and feeding me the best nutrition possible as well. I thought that I would pass on some of the info that we have learned together throughout the years to help you human friends. As we enter into the spring/summer seasons, I am excited to share with you some tips on what to look for in your local markets. These are great foods for you humans to include in your diet.
Yours Truly,
Hattie Mae

The Power of Color: Our guide to the benefits of and best sources for the healthiest hues.

REDS: Major benefits - promote heart health; help to lower cancer risks; protect against memory loss. Eat lots of beets, strawberries, red bell pepper, cranberries, tomatoes, radishes, raspberries, blood oranges, red grapefruits, watermelon, red potatoes, pomegranates, and cherries.

GREENS: Major benefits - promote vision health, lower blood pressure, normalize digestion time, boost immune system, reduce cancer risk. Eat lots of dark lettuce, kiwi fruit, avocados, cucumbers, celery, honeydew, green beans, leeks, okra, broccoli, asparagus.

ORANGES & YELLOWS: Major benefits - support the immune system, vision health, reduce cancer risk, promote collagen formation, and healthy joints. Eat lots of carrots, cantaloupe, pumpkin, corn, oranges, sweet potatoes, mangos, yellow squash, peaches, apricots, yellow pepper.

BLUES & PURPLES: Major benefits - increase memory function, lower LDL cholesterol, improve urinary tract health, reduce cancer, encourage healthful aging. Eat lots of blackberries, blueberries, purple grapes, figs, plums, eggplant, raisins, purple cabbage.

As we move through a new decade, healthy pets and clients are our goals. The lifestyle that we have as pet owners reflects directly on  the decisions we make for our pets’ overall health. Throughout the year we will feature helpful tools that can help to dictate positive lifestyle changes for you and your pet.

What types of food should you be working into your diet on a daily basis? Are you aware of what nutrients are found in a specific foods? Below is a helpful chart you can print up and utilize as a reference guide.

FOODS

Acorn Squash - Lycopen, Folate, Vit. A & C, Potassium

Almond - Potassium, high in unsaturated fats, Riboflavin, Magnesium, Zinc

Asparagus - Vitamin A & C

Barley - Iron and Minerals

Beef Eye of Round - Zinc and Vit. B6, however limit your red meat consumption

Blueberries - Antioxidants

Brussels Sprouts - High in Vitamin k

Cantaloupe - Great source of beta-carotene and Vit.C

Carrots - Vitamin A

Cauliflower - Vitamin C

Kidney Beans - Fiber, Iron and Protein

Mackerel - Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Vitamin D and Selenium

Okra - Vitamin C

Peaches - Vitamins A& C

Peanut Butter - Protein and Niacin

Prunes - Fiber, potassium, Vit A, B6, Antioxidants

Salmon - Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Sardines - Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Vit.D and Calcium

Strawberries - Vitamin C, Antioxidants

Tofu - Protein and Calcium

Tomatoes - Lycopene, Lutein

Walnuts - Low in saturated fats, high in unsaturated fats, Minerals and Folate

Watermelon - Lycopene, Vitamin A

White Fish - Omega-3 Fatty Acids

SO TRY AND WORK THESE FOODS INTO YOUR WEEK!

This is an excerpt from “51 Healthy Foods You Can Say ‘Yes’ To. Tufts University Health and Nutrition Letter