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3 Reasons To Grow Your Own Salad

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For the next two weeks of emails I will be providing several tips about how you can easily grow your own organic salads and herbs. I’ll also be sending scrumptious salad dressing recipes to you. 

Salads make great summer meals and are a tasty addition to your lunchbox or dinner table any time of the year. They make the perfect light meal. Most people don’t eat enough leafy greens on a regular basis. 

How much leafy greens should you consume? One cup of leafy greens equals one serving. The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Dietary Guidelines recommend that adults consume at least five servings of fruits and vegetables each day, with the higher end suggesting 13 servings. That’s a big gap between five and thirteen! I recommend you shoot for up to 3-5 servings of leafy greens daily. It really is not hard to do. A big salad can easily contain two cups of greens. Also, you can wilt spinach and lettuces and other greens to use in stir fried vegetables or use as a side dish. 

Here’s a picture of my starter garden for salads. There are several types of lettuce, green onions, beets, kohlrabi and pepper plants. You can plant a variety of plants in a small area. 

Why not start growing your own lettuce so you have a steady fresh supply of greens at your fingertips. It’s a lot easier than you think and there are some very good reasons why you should grow your own salad.

It Tastes Better 

Let’s start with the obvious one first. Homegrown salad just plain tastes better. It is fresh, it has been grown in good soil, and it hasn’t been washed, sprayed, and processed days before it makes it onto your plate. 

If you haven’t had fresh, homegrown lettuce before, you’re in for a treat. If you need a little more convincing get your hands on some fresh lettuce from a gardening friend or your local farmers market. You’ll be ready to grow your own after the first bite. 

You Control The Quality And Variety 

One of the best parts of growing your own produce is that you control what goes in the soil and therefore, the plants. Also, you get to select which varieties you want to grow. That means you have a lot more options than what your local grocer offers. 

Grocery store produce varieties are grown for easy and uniform growth and longer shelf-life. Flavor and nutrition aren’t the main concerns. The opposite is true when you grow your own. You can pick varieties that taste amazing, but may not last more than a few hours in the fridge after you harvest them. 

It’s Healthier 

Last but not least, your home-grown salad will be a lot healthier. Nutrients quickly start to deteriorate after produce is harvested. When you grow your own, you can go from soil to table in less than an hour. It doesn’t get any fresher than that, which means you get more of the vitamins in your food. 

Plus, since you control the soil, the additives, and anything that happens to the plants while they grow, you can limit your exposure to pesticides, insecticides and the likes. When you grow organic, you know it actually is organic. 

Will you survive to 100 years of age without worrying or emotional eating?

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Yesterday on Facebook live I shared a bit about my dad’s philosophy regarding worrying. The title of the session is How to Guard Your Emotions Through the Corona Crisis. My dad was still cutting grass and driving when he was 93 years of age. He lived through the Spanish Flu during 1918. He was almost 98 when he died from an accident. Below is a picture of him when he was 97. My guess is you’ve never heard the perspective I shared regarding worrying and your emotions from a practical and Biblical viewpoint. If you missed the session you can check it out on YouTube. Here’s the link:

One unique aspect of my father’s habits was that he never overate unless it was a special occasion. He always ate when he was hungry and he seemed to have a unique sense of exactly what he needed or wanted to eat in a specific amount. I remember one time he said he felt like he needed to eat apples. He ate three apples and then said that’s what he felt like his body needed. This is quite the opposite of what occurs with emotional eating. Emotional eating causes you to eat when you’re not hungry. 

Especially during this homebound time, you’re probably eating more due to stress, emotions, boredom, frustration and concerns. You’re not alone. Many people told me they gained an extra 15 pounds. In the next several weeks I will be sharing best, get started tips addressing how to stop the overeating and lose those extra pesky pounds that are expanding your waistline. 

Special June Information

It’s planting season! So, I’ve decided to start you off by sending information to you suggesting easy ways to grow plants and herbs in pots and around your house. I’ll be sending tips, recipes and pictures of my plantings to you. Growing your own vegetables and herbs is a great way to start eating cleanly and shed the extra pounds. This get started information is a fun way to experience healthy weight loss. Are you in? 

Please stay in touch with me on Facebook at Nutrition with Doc and share the pictures of your plantings. It will be fun!

Happy planting!

Dr. Paulette Sedlak

3 Indispensable Mindset Secrets to take control of your health

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Did you know your mindset is responsible for the decisions you make regarding going forward with your health? OR it can stop you in your tracks. 

Your mindset is your persona. It is the mental attitudes that make you tick. The 3 Indispensable Mindset Secrets to take control your health I shared on Monday’s Facebook live are necessary if you want to see and feel real changes in your health. 

Here’s a little secret….everyone needs to change their mindset. This may be a simple shift you need to make regarding the foods you eat or changing your sleep habits. It may be how you think about your self-image or something deeply rooted in your psyche.

What you think about your health and how fast you make decisions for your health can literally make or break your future health outcome. I mean it. It is that serious. 

You’ll learn how you can create a protective bubble to harness what you need to do for your health. You can learn these simple pertinent tips concerning how you can create the mindset that WILL propel you forward to your health goals in this video.

This month is national mental health month. There has never been a more important time to take charge of your emotions and keep a level head than during the Corona Virus pandemic. Next Monday’s Facebook live topic is How to Guard Your Emotions Through the Corona Pandemic. Be sure to tell your friends and loved ones to join in for this important session at 1 p.m. ET. God hasn’t given you a spirit of fear but of love, power and a sound mind – 2 Timothy 1:7. I have so much more to say about this topic that will guide you to keeping you level headed and unmovable. I hope you can join me.

To your best health,

Dr. Paulette Sedlak

Are you ready to take charge of your emotions to create a positive health and life change? Read on!

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May is National Mental Health Month. I thought it a great time to check in with you to inquire how you are doing. So . . . How are you doing? 

No doubt you are going through many changes. Change is an interesting phenomenon because the only constant in life is change. It is paradoxical yet true. 

In addition to the many changes you are experiencing, there are the associated emotions that occur in your psyche. On Monday, in this week’s episode of Facebook Live, I explained what occurs when an emotion is experienced in your brain and how you can recognize what is happening. More importantly I gave tips on how to take charge of your emotions for your sake and the sake of your health. 

Did you know that up to 90% of your decisions are influenced by your emotions? Yikes! They can make or break your health and frankly everything in your life. 

Important fact: Emotions were never designed to think or make decisions.

Consistent wrong health decisions based on wrong information, emotional responses due to stress, or other things can cause devastating diseases. I don’t want that to happen to you.

Ecclesiastes 3:4 (NIV) states, “There is a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance, …

Emotions make us human. They are not bad in of themselves. They are designed to express how we feel. Our thinking is designed to be in control of and guide the expression our emotions. BIG PROBLEMS may occur when they are allowed to be in charge of our decision making. You have the power to analyze and choose! Choose wisely!

I’d love to hear your comments. You can connect with me on Facebook and join in on the Facebook Lives on Mondays at 1 p.m. ET. https://www.facebook.com/nutritionwithdoc/live

Next week I’ll be presenting information about the 3 Indispensable Mindset Secrets to Take Control of Your Health. I hope you can join me. We’re on this adventure together! It’s more fun that way!

To your best health and health of your family,

Dr. Paulette Sedlak

How to Master Your Emotions to Take Back Your Health

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So many people are struggling with their emotions. This is magnified during the Corona Pandemic. I want to impart hope and encouragement to you with the following information. 

First, I will explain how your emotions can affect your health. 

Throughout this month I’ll be referring to portions of my book in Chapter 3, First Commandment – Perfect Your Spiritual and Emotional Health. You can find the book, The 10 Commandments for Perfect Health at bit.ly/DrSedlakBook

The following is found on pages 45-46 in the book. 

Your emotions can have a direct impact on your health. The negative emotions produced by stress can institute a concurrent result creating pain and fatigue. Emotions can affect blood pressure and lead to the development of a stomach ulcer. They can cause headaches, insomnia, back pain, and stomach upset. Stress alters hormones which can contribute to weight gain and digestive disturbances. Stress adds to the worsening of all types of illnesses. Poor emotional health contributes to weakening your immune system. This in turn can open you up to a host of illnesses including cancer. If your emotions are getting you down to the point that you are feeling depressed you should see a doctor. There are many means of help and things you can do to help yourself. Are you ready to:

  • Break free from what’s emotionally preventing you from your best health quality
  • Raise your self-confidence level and take control of your health
  • Feel good about making the right decisions to attain and maintain your health

Then you are in the right place and reading the correct information to help.

 

There will be challenges in your life. That’s for certain. In the scripture John 16:33 it explains that you will have tribulations and frustrations in this life. How will you overcome them? 

Are you ready to find out how to identify the obstacles that are holding you back from attaining your best health? I call these Roadblocks and Speed Bumps. I’ll show you 3 easy ways to recognize them and how to avoid them. You can watch this short video by clicking this link.

To your best health,
Dr. Paulette Sedlak

The 7-Day Immune Boost Challenge

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Today

Today on Facebook Live the title of the session is: The Jesus Rule for Your Health During the Corona Virus Outbreak.

This could seriously be one of the most important messages you will hear regarding your spiritual, emotional, and physical health. I don’t take lightly using the name of Jesus. I know beyond any doubt you should hear this message.

In 2 Days, beginning April 1st, it begins
The 7-Day Immune Boost Challenge

Beginning April 1st, I am hosting a 7-Day Immune Boost Challenge. I’ll be sharing the precise information you need to kickstart maximizing your immune health. 

If you’re interested in learning about ways to boost your immunity during this challenging time, I’m here for you!

That’s why I created the 7-Day Immune Boost Challenge.

Are you wondering where to begin to enhance your immune system and help it to fight against the Corona Virus and chronic illnesses? If you answered YES, this challenge is for you.

For 7 consecutive days I will be sharing information focused on how you can eat well during stressful times. You will receive daily information that will include:

  • The most important foods you need to consume to boost your immune health
  • Delicious immune boosting recipes
  • Immune boosting tips
  • Special health BONUS Reports
  • AND spiritual inspiration to keep your mind on your high calling and casting down any distractions of fear or anxiety. 

No opt-in is necessary. You are invited as my guest because you are on my mailing list. I hope you’re feeling special. :>)

Here’s the schedule:

  • 7 Day Immune System Challenge: 1 PM daily ET April 1 through April 7
  • Additional Special Bonus sessions will be held April 8 and 9 at 1 PM ET.

I’ll send you the links tomorrow to join in on April 1st for the first session. 

I can’t wait to see you in the challenge! You will love it!

But wait!! So many people need help with knowing how to take care of their health.

Please tell your friends and family about this special 7-day challenge that will provide the information they need to enhance their immune health during this extraordinary time where we are all facing challenges like never before.

They will need to sign-up at www.nutritionwithdoc.com to receive their get started report  Creating Energy All day Every Day at Any Age to receive the emails for the challenge. 

Thank you in advance for sharing this information. 

People helping people!!

To your health,
Dr. Paulette Sedlak

Most Overlooked Ways to Increase Your Immunity to the Corona Virus

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Today

Today at 4 p.m. I’ll be presenting a session on Facebook live. It is the 3 Most Overlooked Ways to Immediately Boost Your Immunity to the Corona Virus.

Thousands and possibly millions of people are being forced out of work due to the Corona Virus infestation. There are three common things that negatively impact health and usually occur when people are forced out of work for any reason. These common occurrences are manifestations of boredom and stress. 

They include overeating, increased consumption of alcohol, and less activity. I’ll explain what these mean for your immune health and how not to succumb to these attractions in your daily routine during today’s Facebook live session. Your health depends on it!

What’s Happening Tomorrow

Tomorrow, Tuesday March 24th, I’ll be appearing as a special guest on Cornerstone Television Network at 9 a.m. I’ll be sharing the best get started tips to boost your immune system. Then at 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. I’ll be a guest on the Real Life Show CTN. I’ll be sharing some top ways to boost your immune health to ward off the Corona Virus. 

Special Announcement

Starting April 1st, I am hosting a Boost Your Immune System 7-Day Challenge. 

I’ve created this challenge for you to receive a step-by-step easy way to boost your immune health in 7 days.

Because you are on this mailing list, you will automatically be receiving the information concerning this important health challenge. I will be presenting this information via teleseminar. You will be able to either call in or join on your computer to receive this valuable life enhancing information.

For 7 consecutive days I will be sharing information regarding how you can eat well during stressful times. You will receive daily tips that will include:

  • The most important foods you need to consume to boost your immune health
  • Delicious immune boosting recipes
  • Immune boosting tips
  • Special health BONUS Reports
  • AND spiritual inspiration to keep your mind on your high calling and off of distractions of fear or anxiety. 

If you’re interested in learning ways to boost your immunity to viruses, bacteria, and chronic illnesses, then this challenging is for you.

I’ll be sending you the links to the Boost Your Immune System 7-Day Challenge. 

So, keep your peepers open for the next email. 

To your health,
Dr. Paulette Sedlak