The Power of Zinc

Hello there and Happy Saturday!!!!!!   Sorry ive been missing the past couple of days but life has been quite hectic and stressful - work has been insanely busy - lots of babies born this week and in my personal life two friends were hospitalized this week - thank god both are doing well but i can't help but worry about them!!

Unfortunately here on Long Island the weather for the weekend is NOT looking too promising - lots of rain and flooding are expected.  I always find that my mood is directly related to the weather - if its rainy i tend just to feel down in the dumps - thats why this morning had my mood boosting banana in my greek yogurt mess!!!!  Remember how bananas can help turn that frown upside down!!! We'll see what happens.

Since i received such positive feedback regarding my post on foods that help with feelings i did some more research on foods to help with Ed. - I recently read several articles which state that some studies show that increasing the amount of zinc in diets of girls suffering from Ed can actually help in the recovery process!!!

Most of the studies show that low levels of zinc lead to depression, anxiety and eating disorders.  Zinc is an essential nutrient for immune function,  insulin synthesis as well as taste and the sense of smell and healthy skin!!   The best dietary sources of zinc are protein sources.

The best vegetarian sources of zinc include:

     Pumpkin Seeds

      Chick peas

Mushrooms

     

     

Dairy sources such as yogurt, milk, cheese

     Tahini paste

So try some of these foods to help with your recovery process!!!!!!!  Some great ways to incorporate these foods - hummus with veggies, adding pumpkin seeds to your yogurt or cereal!!   

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and remember how special, important and deserving each of you are.  Recovery is worth the struggle!!!!!!

                                                                  xoxo aimee