Comments on: Overlooked Foods for Vitality

By: Kat Eden

Kat Eden — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 07:33:05 +0000

I love the word vitality, it’s so energizing. I’m definitely big on fresh and minimally processed foods, but still have that oh-so-female (sorry to stereotype, but it’s true!) urge for chocolate most days.

What I find interesting is that the more healthy my overall diet and lifestyle is, the more aware I am of a lack of vitality in foods such as processed chocolate. I sometimes put it in my mouth and have a sudden image of the word ‘dead’ come to mind. It doesn’t always happen, but it can be a good reminder that choosing certain foods or treats not only may not add vitality to your body but can also take it away.

@ Kat: Try to get used to 70% or darker chocolate a small piece a day is very healthy and can cut the chocolate cravings. Thanks for the comment and reading the blog!

By: Kyle

Kyle — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 02:19:40 +0000

Love the website. Love what it’s all about. Another food that’s overlooked for vitality (nice phrasing by the way) is Mila (proprietary blend of Chia seeds). It’s health benefits are out of this world with crazy amounts of Omega-3s, fiber, antioxidants, phytonutrients, etc. I’ve been taking it now for about two months and am all about health and fitness (see findmefit.com) and I don’t know what I ever did without the stuff.

By: Hugh

Hugh — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:40:15 +0000

All of the foods you write about are natural foods. Natural foods = high energy foods. Love it.

By: Yash

Yash — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 06:13:16 +0000

I don’t eat fish very often, but I also feel like it’s one of the hardest foods to get “fresh” depending on geography. I say “fresh” because I know that fruits and veggies in supermarket can be months old so they’re not fresh either, but fish is a bit more volatile and the notions of farming and getting fish to eat corn [from Food, Inc. + a little extra digging] just adds to that. I like to make do with cod liver oil.

Ps, sorry for being a Debbie Downer. I do agree that fresh, wild fish is awesome for you.

By: Richard

Richard — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:35:54 +0000

Your list is on target! I have to take fish oil capsules or a tablespoon of flax oil each day because I find cooking fish tricky. Or I should say that good fish is so much more expensive than the other protein options.

I would add turmeric to your spice list for the awesome anti-inflammation benefits.

Thanks for the great information!

Cheers,
Richard

By: Liam | EverythingZing.com

Liam | EverythingZing.com — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:02:01 +0000

When following a low-fat, low-sugar diet herbs and spices are an absolute must. I see so many dieters chomp their way through tasteless, low calorie meals that could be really “spiced up” without adding to the calorie content. You got me into black coffee, so will give the cinnamon a go

By: sian-girlgetstrong

sian-girlgetstrong — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:58:16 +0000

Great tips! I have to remember the omega 3…I just find those pills way too big for me to swallow!