"ONE MAN'S FOOD IS ANOTHER MAN'S POISON"

This is a perfect explanation of how one person can be fine with a certain food and another person reacts in a variety of symptoms and has a sensitivity to a certain food. Wheat and Dairy are the 2 Main triggers that seem to be in every meal lately. You may not notice any problems or sensitivities with you or your family but its a good idea to lower the amount of each of these and try not to include them in every meal. There are a variety of other food sources that provide calcium and other nutrients that are more absorbable and less acid forming. 

OTHER COMMON FOOD SENSITIVITIES:

Other common allergens and food sensitivities are Soy, Eggs, Corn, Sugar, peanuts, shellfish, citrus fruit and tree nuts. There are many more but these are just more common ones. The reason this is being addressed is to avoid any future intolerances by reducing the overall load of particular foods and adding variety into your diet. Food sensitivities and intolerances occur when one eats more of a food then his/ her system can process efficiently. I am going to focus on some of the main ones that are found in a lot of common, everyday meals. 

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF FOOD ALLERGIES:

Skin rashes (can show up as Eczema, Psoriasis, hives, red bumps, etc), vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, gas, bloating, mood swings, headaches, migraines, wheezing, runny noses, irritability, asthma, hyperactivity in children, etc. 

ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS:

We all know that it's more expensive to eat healthy foods than junk food. Junk food costs less at the grocery stores, fast food places, and restaurants. Eating Junk is so much cheaper than fresh Organic and Local food, But my question to YOU is:

Will it be more expensive for your health in the long run if you don't eat healthy?

Our health is our happiness, without health, we really have nothing. So let's do what we can to Stay Healthy on a Budget!! 

I'm going to share some tips that I use to save money eating healthy and also staying within my budget. 

THE LIST

• Write a List and Only buy What is on the list! I know this may seem like an easy one, but not everyone does it! Or they forget their list at home!

FARMER'S MARKETS

• Shop local and organic, so that you buy what is in season most of the time. You are going to find the best seasonal deals and you'll find lots of delicious food at it's freshest since it wasn't transported across the country to get there!
• If you're unsure of where a farmers market is near you it's easy to find them online or try calling your local Chamber of Commerce.