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  1. Optimal food and drink - Food is medicine
    Select naturally safe foods and drink
    Choose low absorption carbohydrates (low glycemic)
    Need an oil change - Add mostly monounsaturated fats and Omega 3 oils
    Prefer plant proteins (phytonutrients)
    Select vegetables - using the power of color
    Fiber is necessary
    Drinks - antioxidant power of tea, wine, hot chocolate

  2. Physical activity - some activity is much better than none
    Select routines for your level of fitness and age
    Short durations of intense programs are optimal

  3. Create pleasure - human relationships
    Positive interactions with family/friends
    Caring for your pets
    Comedic movies, entertainment...

  4. Meditate routinely
    Yoga, Tai-Chi, Pilates...
    Daily relaxation techniques

  5. Sleep modification to develop quality time
    Regenerate your cells by obtaining deep sleep through out the night

  6. Select supplements wisely - minerals, vitamins ...

  7. Strive for healthy cooking methods
    Use antioxidant rich olive oil in place of butter, margarine, or other cooking oils

  8. Diversity and moderation in foods and drinks is the key
    Change your routine with different healthy foods and beverages
    Example: drink a cup of green tea in the morning, followed by hot cocoa in the afternoon, and finishing in up at night with a glass of red wine.  (Don't forget to drink plenty of water as well!)