Liz Voosen Wellness

Made carnitas for dinner last night, I think it was a win, fam gobbled them up. Faked a slow cook with the instant pot and crisped them up in a pan after. Topped with avo, salsa, cheddar and lettuce - simple and delicious. Plus a side of Mexican rice and zucchini. Anyone else obsessed with homemade carnitas?

I have gotten into weaving my own kitchen towels. 100% cotton. Just one more way I can spend my time thinking about cooking and food 😂

Last week was long and busy, so I'm celebrating the start of a new week by making these paleo sandwich rolls. They got 👍👍 from the family. 🎉

It's got a new technique for me - pouring a very liquid-y batter into oiled metal mason jar lids to make perfect round rolls. Very cool!

Recipe is in the comments.

Are you cooking anything today?

May is celiac awareness month! 1 in 133 Americans have celiac disease, a serious condition in which the immune system attacks the small intestine in response to eating gluten.

If left untreated or partially treated, celiac disease can result in many adverse side effects, including digestive issues, nutritional deficiencies, weight loss and fatigue.

Did you know Liz Voosen, NTP, is a celiac specialist?

Do you want balanced hormones?
Sustained energy throughout the day?
Healthy, controlled cell growth?
Optimal brain function and greater mental clarity?

Then make sure you are eating your healthy fats!
Fat is an important macronutrient that is key in so many of our body's processes--plus its delicious!

Here are a few things to keep in mind when choosing healthy sources of fat:

🥑Fats should be free of added chemicals.
🥑They are naturally shelf-stable, but do eventually expire.
🥑They come from whole-food sources.
🥑When you're cooking, use saturated fats due to their higher smoke point.

Contact Liz for an appointment to learn more about healthy eating. www.LizVoosenWellness.com

"When daycare workers in Finland rolled out a lawn, planted forest undergrowth such as dwarf heather and blueberries, and allowed children to care for crops in planter boxes, the diversity of microbes in the guts and on the skin of young kids appeared healthier in a very short space of time. "

Daycares in Finland Built a 'Forest Floor', And It Changed Children's Immune Systems Playing through the greenery and litter of a mini forest's undergrowth for just one month may be enough to change a child's immune system, according to a small new experiment.

"You don’t know the speed limit and you don’t know when the penalties will arrive. You find out that when they do they are harsh, stopping you in your tracks for days." - Paul Garner, a professor at the School of Tropical Medicine in Liverpool, England

"[I'm] on a toddler's time table with self-enforced rest" - Dr. Mady Hornig, a physician-scientist at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health

These are descriptions of what these doctors' own personal experiences have been with post-viral COVID (the kind that goes on for months following an initial infection). They sum up the experience of so many individuals with post-viral illnesses or chronic illnesses.

Finally some research is being put into this long-neglected area of medicine. I am hopeful that out of this crisis of covid, we may advance our understanding of these disabling conditions.

I am thankful to these doctors for applying their own personal experiences to the study of chronic (or post) viral illness. Too many people have been unseen and unheard by their doctors and have been left to suffer and figure it out on their own. Too many people have had doctors "brushing off their symptoms as psychiatric in origin."

What we know so far with COVID is that common triggers for a worsening of symptoms or relapse are "exercise, stress, caffeine, alcohol or heat." This may apply to other chronic and post-viral illnesses as well.

Until then, the best information we have to feel better and increase the odds of recovery are: don't push yourself physically or mentally, rest when needed, and eat foods that are healthy for you (low sugar, lots of colorful veggies, quality proteins and fats).

If you have a chronic illness, we see you, and we believe you. Take good care of yourself, and if you need help, please reach out. We can help with the diet and lifestyle portion of your care.

From https://www-livescience-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.livescience.com/amp/covid-long-haulers-updates.html?usqp=mq331AQFKAGwASA%3D&_js_v=0.1 =https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.livescience.com%2Fcovid-long-haulers-updates.html
and https://blogs.bmj.com/bmj/2020/06/23/paul-garner-covid-19-at-14-weeks-phantom-speed-cameras-unknown-limits-and-harsh-penalties/

'We just had no answers': COVID-19 'long-haulers' still learning why they're sick | Live Science We and our partners use technology such as cookies on our site to personalise content and ads, provide social media features, and analyse our traffic. Click below to consent to the use of this technology across the web. Go to our Cookies Policy for more information on how we use cookies. You can cha...

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It's all about dairy :)

What We Do with 28 Gallons of MILK (Every Week) Every single bit of the 28 gallons of milk is used EVERY single week by this farm family of SIX. See ALL the different stuff milk can make and how the family...

Garden raised potatoes! There is something special about produce you grow yourself. Potatoes are really fun - it's like a treasure hunt finding them hiding in the soil.

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How to BREATHE WITH A FACE MASK on!

Do you ever feel air hunger while wearing a mask? Have you heard talk about possible low blood oxygen saturation while wearing a mask?

Watch this and find out what it all means, and how to breathe properly and safely while mask wearing!

This video is by breathing expert Patrick McKeown. He runs the Buteyko Clinic in Ireland and has helped people with asthma, allergies, and anxiety for the last several decades.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRzk-dilOdU&t=218s

How to Breathe while Wearing Face Mask? Determine how well you breathe Reduce symptoms such as headache Nasal breathing for improved oxygen uptake in the blood Reduce viral load and duration Breath...

Woohoo! Great news, as one more country gets rid of this chemical!

NEWS: Mexico’s Environmental Ministry announced it will completely phase out glyphosate-based herbicides over the next four years with an effective ban by 2024.

The move is largely attributed to Mexican Environmental Secretary, Victor Toledo, who has publicly stated that glyphosate is “the most dangerous poison in the world.”

This is not Mexico’s first time putting personal and planetary health first. They stopped importing roundup (with active ingredient glyphosate) back in November of 2019 saying, “Glyphosate represents a high environmental risk, given the credible presumption that its use can cause serious environmental damage and irreversible health damage.”

Mexican officials shared in the announcement last week that they’re planning a collaborative approach to educating the public on the dangers of glyphosate with investments in education programming, awareness campaigns, and researching alternative w**d management practices based on indigenous farming techniques.

We are incredibly grateful to our neighboring country for having the courage to speak the truth and take a stand against the root cause of so many diseases. We are hopeful this announcement will galvanize more leaders into taking logical action for our health and safety.

If you are not familiar with the connection between chronic disease, biodiversity loss, and glyphosate, watch our 20 minute documentary here: https://farmersfootprint.us/watch/

And read more about Mexico's ban visit here: https://sustainablepulse.com/2020/06/27/mexico-announces-phase-out-and-ban-on-glyphosate-herbicides/

Making the most of sheltering in place. So many masks! I've done 50 and have more cut. Another batch going out today!

Select farmer's markets in Los Angeles are still open.

The full list can be seen here:
https://streetsla.lacity.org/covid

Check out this free article with my tips for healthy eating while quarantined!

Click past the pay option, and read all about delicious foods that boost immune health, and tips for making the most of comfort food cravings!

A Nutritionist’s Take on Coronavirus - Life & Thyme Los Angeles nutrition expert Liz Voosen shares tips for staying healthy both physically and emotionally while weathering the coronavirus outbreak.

Nutrition and a healthy gut microbiome are the cornerstones of health and disease resistance.

Liz Voosen Wellness is OPEN and helping you be nutritionally prepared.

I'm available for phone and video consultations. We can still stay healthy together, even if we can't meet face-to-face. Got questions? Give me a call.

"Celiac Disease Foundation Medical Advisory Board member, Dr. Alessio Fasano, Director of the Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Celiac Research and Treatment, stated that people with celiac disease are not considered immunocompromised, but may be more susceptible to COVID-19 if they have “active celiac disease.” According to Fasano, if celiac disease is well-treated then susceptibility is considered to be the same as in the general population."

from https://avivaromm.com/covid-19-autoimmune-disease/?fbclid=IwAR02QEgbwSJhUXgZ4XKbSFFlr4M--oykUIKN3U4XX4Yd9p8UBhafPI3ZpWg

COVID-19 and Autoimmune Disease Risk: It Depends on the Condition Dear Dr. Aviva, Given I am 56 and have Hashimoto's - an autoimmune condition - am I at higher risk - for getting COVID-19? Should those of us with autoimmune conditions consider that to be an “underlying condition” that puts one at higher risk of having a more severe reaction if infected with th...

People have been asking me what to stock up on if they eat a paleo-ish diet. Here's a good article with suggestions, most of which can be purchased online.

https://mommypotamus.com/stocking-a-real-food-pantry-for-emergencies/?ck_subscriber_id=81543086&fbclid=IwAR2XEQKqjvo5wsmzwuBI8ka8XW-rScNXE7rdSr6WEMIo7SkCBJqRs0NaFqE

Stocking A Real Food Pantry for Emergencies We’re in this together. Washing our hands. Upping our immune support. Caring for the vulnerable in our communities by staying home as much as possible. According to Dr. Marguerite Neill, an infectious disease expert at Brown University, it’s ideal to have a 30-day supply of food and other necess...

Feeling sad AND inspired.

Remember your school lunches? (I do, blech!)

I'm not sure where we've gone wrong, but here are some amazing school lunches from 8 other countries for inspiration.

I'm going to pick one to make this week!

School Lunches from Around the World Make American Students Want to Study Abroad See more at www.brilliantnews.com Everyone from teachers to medical professionals say that kids who eat a nutritious school lunch not only have less trouble ...

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