The Raw Girl

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29/05/2025

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24/04/2023

🌱 Sis, let's talk about why it's important to combine a whole foods diet with supplementation to get the nutrients your body needs. 💊🍎

Now, don't get me wrong - I'm a big advocate for getting as many nutrients as possible from whole, plant-based foods. Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds are all incredibly nutrient-dense and provide a wide range of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and phytonutrients that support optimal health.

However, there are some situations where even the most nutrient-dense diet may not be enough to meet your body's needs. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, you may need higher levels of certain nutrients like folate, iron, and calcium to support the growth and development of your baby. If you have a chronic health condition, your body may require more of certain nutrients to help with healing.

In these situations, supplementation can be a helpful tool to ensure that you're getting the nutrients your body needs. High-quality supplements can provide targeted doses of nutrients that may be lacking in specialised diets. Like vitamin B12, which is primarily found in animal products, or omega-3 fatty acids, which are abundant in fatty fish but less common in plant-based foods.

But here's the key: supplements should never be a substitute for whole, plant-based foods. Whole foods contain a complex mix of nutrients that work together synergistically to promote health and prevent disease. For example, the fiber in fruits and vegetables helps to slow down the absorption of sugar into your bloodstream.

So if you're considering adding supplements to your diet, my advice is to:
👉🏾Do your research and work with a healthcare nutritionist who can help you determine what nutrients you may need and what supplements may be appropriate.
👉🏾Look for high-quality supplements that are made from whole foods and are free from synthetic additives, fillers, and preservatives.

With the right balance of whole foods and targeted supplementation, you can give your body the nutrients it needs to thrive.

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22/04/2023

Hey y'all hey! Happy World Earth Day🌱 As someone who's passionate about natural living and whole food nutrition, I wanted to talk today about the benefits of eating locally grown food. 🍎🥦

First and foremost, when you eat food that's grown in your region, it's fresher and more nutritious than food that's been shipped from across the country (or even across the world!). That's because local produce is often harvested at peak ripeness and transported shorter distances, which means it retains more of its vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Plus, it just tastes better! Have you ever bitten into a juicy, sun-ripened tomato from a local farm? It's a totally different experience than eating a pale, mealy tomato from the grocery store.

But that's not all. Locally grown food is also generally more sustainable and environmentally friendly. When you buy produce that's been grown thousands of miles away, it has to be packaged, refrigerated, and transported using fossil fuels. All of that contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and other negative impacts on the planet. By contrast, when you buy from local farmers, you're supporting a more localized food system that doesn't require as much transportation and energy. And if you're really committed to sustainability, you can even look for farms that use organic or regenerative farming practices that promote soil health, biodiversity, and carbon sequestration.

Finally, eating locally grown food is a great way to support your community and local economy. By purchasing directly from farmers at farmers' markets, CSA programs, or farm stands, you're putting your money back into the hands of small-scale producers who are often struggling to make ends meet. And when small farmers thrive, they can reinvest in their land and their community, creating a virtuous cycle of economic and environmental resilience.

So next time you're thinking about what to eat, consider the benefits of choosing locally grown, seasonal produce. Not only will your body thank you for the fresh, nutritious food, but you'll also be doing your part to build a more sustainable, resilient, and equitable food system. 🙌

Do you shop locally, sis?