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May 29, 2020

Week 1 Healthy Eating Contest 2020: Gut Check

  • May 29, 2020
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GUT CHECK: Eat probiotic-rich foods three days this week June 1-7, 2020.

 

A majority of the body's immune system is located in the gut. Deficiencies in good bacteria can inhibit the immune system from working at its best. The fix? Include probiotic-rich foods such as yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi, miso, kombucha, pickles and olives in your diet three days per week.

 

Share your experience and a photo here for a chance to win a $100 gift card!

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    JanR130345
    Contributor ⭐
    June 1, 2020
    ate Greek yogurt for breakfast on the 1st--added some almond slivers for a crunch
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      franceshd
      Contributor ⭐⭐⭐
      June 5, 2020

      THANKS for the kudos !

      Until trying Greek yogurt, I didn't care for yogurt.

      But isn't it the BEST!

      I save it as an twice-a-week nighttime treat with added fruit or nuts. As I said, instead of fattening ice cream.

      With this contest I am changing to at least every-other-night.

      When needing more fiber, Fiber One cereal (the small rice-like version, not the flakes) is also a good mix-in.

      Peace, Love, Blessings, Health and Happiness
      to you and your family!

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        mz4814
        Contributor ⭐⭐
        June 1, 2020

        Greek Yogurt and Berries

         

        Greek yogurt and berries are a great snack!

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          slohistory
          Contributor ⭐
          June 5, 2020
          Greek yogurt + high fiber cereal +berries or fresh pineapple energizes me for the day and provides essential intestinal health for our family.
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            kb39016634
            Contributor ⭐
            June 1, 2020

            Excited to be a part of any challenge that helps me improve my body temple. I'm all in. Health is everything.

             

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              whardman
              Contributor ⭐⭐
              June 1, 2020

              How do I enter?

               

                AARPTeri
                AARPTeriAuthor
                Community Manager
                June 2, 2020

                @whardman   You simply reply to each weekly post with a comment and a photo!  

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                franceshd
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                June 4, 2020

                Are we supposed to post DAILY or just once per week?

                THANKS!

                Good Luck to everyone

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                whardman
                Contributor ⭐⭐
                June 1, 2020

                I make my own kefir and eat it every morning with cereal and fruit. Delicious!

                 

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                  ld58898558
                  Contributor ⭐
                  June 2, 2020

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                    out2c
                    Contributor ⭐⭐
                    June 2, 2020
                    I too am impressed! I would love to "figure out" kefir.
                    ManicProgressive
                    ManicProgressive
                    Contributor ⭐⭐⭐
                    June 2, 2020

                    Kefir!   I'm very impressed.  How did you get a starter bacteria or whatever is needed to make it? 

                    I drink kefir daily, but I always buy it.....would love to try to make it myself.   Kudos to you!

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                    whardman
                    Contributor ⭐⭐
                    June 2, 2020

                    I got the starter from a friend, and I'm happy to share starter - but you would need to live near me, in the Pittsburgh area.

                     

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                    RCrunch
                    Contributor ⭐
                    June 2, 2020

                    In between meals I love to snack on dill pickles! The coolness and crunch really hit the spot!

                     

                     

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                      lh25078031
                      Contributor ⭐
                      June 2, 2020

                      My Buddha Bowl with olives and sauerkraut. 

                       

                       

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                        DeborahC243275
                        Contributor ⭐
                        June 25, 2020

                        This is a great meal to have. Just be careful not to over indulge in the olives as they due contain

                        a lot of sodium. Unfortunately it's one of mu faves in this dish 😞 

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                        franceshd
                        Contributor ⭐⭐⭐
                        June 2, 2020

                        Yum Yum !

                        Today at the grocery store, for the weekI bought healthy Greek yogurt instead of ice cream!

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                          Chris00721
                          Contributor ⭐⭐
                          June 17, 2020

                          made spaghetti but included some cauliflower rice for some of the pasta

                          spaghetti with pasta & cauliflower rice

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