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seasonally , and this optimizes the nutrition and flavor of the foods . In addition , you are

Find a CSA supporting your local organic farmers who near you at do not receive subsidies from the government and depend on community support localharvest . com for survival . This way you are supporting

the producers who work hard to do the right thing . Consider joining a local CSA ( community-supported agriculture ) to optimize seasonal selections and widen your exposure to local fruits and vegetables .

Do Sign Out …

Of your screens . More and more research shows us the staggering statistics of technology and its ill effects on our health . The average child spends 8-18 hours in front of a screen and can check their devices as often as every hour . Adults fare worse , averaging check-ins every 13 minutes . There is scientific research showing this use is addictive and follows the same paths of pleasure centers in the brain as drugs and alcohol . In addition , the overuse leads to anxiety , insomnia , poor posture and dry eyes , not to mention the constant exposure to electromagnetic fields which may have bigger health implications . Consider regular technology fasts and this summer address your tech “ habit .”

Don ’ t Grill Your Meats …

Unless you marinate them in antioxidant dense ingredients and serve them with extra fruits and vegetables . Grilling over an open flame and charring meat creates heterocyclic amines and other carcinogenic compounds . Grilling is synonymous with summer , so when you grill marinate with powerful antioxidants like garlic , onion , lemon juice , rosemary , oregano and turmeric . These additives have been shown to counter the negative effects of the toxin production .
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