12/01/2025
Get the “white” out of
this Holiday Season
Lots of white flour, white sugar and dairy products are the usual faire of our holiday traditions. Cookies galore, eggnog, chocolates, candies, fancy cakes, crackers, cheese, alcohol (fermented sugar), etc. tend to become an overindulgence for most and an all out attack on our health from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve.
We all know “it’s bad for you”, but it really is toxic, uses up vitamins, depletes minerals and is suppressive to your immune system. Also, white flour and dairy are major mucous formers. It never surprises me that more people are sick with colds and flu come January. The body has to get rid of all that “gunk” somehow and the germs in the body just thrive on it.
I’m not saying don’t be merry or eat good tasty treats. Take those old traditions and recipes and use healthier ingredients. Small changes add up! Avoid chemical dyes, artificial sweeteners, baking powder containing aluminum, canola oil, margarine and vegetable shortening. Substitute whole grain flours; to sweeten: Stevia or Truvia raw honey, agave nectar, coconut palm sugar, organic unsulfured dried fruit. Use raw nuts, organic butter, organic cold-pressed nut or seed oils, and almond/rice/coconut/oat milk. Use spiced cider or no sugar added fruit punch, instead of eggnog.
Grilled or sautéed vegetables are always a good and colorful dish – toss them with olive oil, fresh garlic, sea salt, pepper, oregano and basil. Look up other healthy recipe substitutes on line or in healthy living cookbooks or magazines. The main change is getting the “white” out. Artificial sweeteners should be avoided.
Rose Chiropractic, P.C. is a natural health care practice focusing on health improvement through designed clinical nutrition and chiropractic, located at 435 Ridge St., Lewiston. Call 754-9039 for your personal program to improved health.
