Christmas Food Fears

For many people this season is all about fun, giving receiving and many other enjoyable things, but when you suffer from ED, it can be a time of fears. Fears about nourishment can be stronger than any other time of the year. We often hear that Recovery is not about the food, that is true, but we as well know that the brain needs a lot of energy, if it not there, a lot of irrational thoughts are taking over, that is not you deserve this Christmas.
I used to find very helpful to use some nutritional information to fight the condition. Many Christmas foods are really nutritionally very dense and great for your health.
Here are some information which could be use to help you with the fuelling part of recovery this Christmas….

Turkey -High in protein. It is good source of iron, zinc, phosphorus, potassium and B vitamins.

Ham - A good source of four B vitamins, of vitamin E and vitamin A.
Quite a few essential minerals are obtained through ham, but it's an especially great source of selenium, phosphorus and zinc it also provides the daily value of potassium, iron, magnesium and copper.

Smoked salmon - High in protein and it has plenty of calcium and potassium leaving your bones and muscles feeling healthy and strong!

Eggs - Choline converts to a brain-cell transmitter - acetylcholine; low levels been linked with poor memory & Alzheimer’s disease. Eggs contain as well cancer-fighting selenium and iodine - important for thyroid hormones to regulate the metabolism.
Contain lecithin, a substance that helps emulsify fat and cholesterol in the body, rich for protein, zinc, vitamins A, D, E, and B - especially B12

Garlic - High content of potassium and calcium. Garlic is also a valuable source of antioxidants especially selenium and vitamin C, which boost the immune system and protect us against cancer.

Sprouts – Just 20g will provide you with your recommended weekly intake of the anti-cancer compound sulforaphane. Containing high concentration of valuable enzymes, proteins.

Cinnamon - Has anti-viral effects are quite significant, often it is used in hospital air conditioning systems to help prevent the spread of disease.
Cinnamon has other benefits: supports digestive function, helps to relieve pain and stiffness of muscle and joints, it has anti-inflammatory properties, helps premature tooth decay and gum disease, prevents urinary tract infections.

Ginger - Even a small piece of raw ginger added to a cup of tea is great for maintaining/improving your immune system. In cultivation for over 3000 years, ginger has long been revered for its medicinal attributes. Scientific research has proven that ginger offers relief for circulatory problems, relief of nausea, digestive problems, inhibits blood clotting, inflammation, travel sickness, migraine, stimulate flow of digestive enzymes, anti-spasmodic. Recent research has linked the consumption of ginger as a safe and effective remedy for the pain and swelling suffered by victims of arthritis and rheumatism. In one trial 74% of rheumatoid arthritis patients reported marked pain relief with 55%.

Prunes - High in Vitamin A and Vitamin B6, good as well for constipation.

Dates - Rich in dietary fiber, which prevents dietary LDL cholesterol absorption in the gut. It is also a good bulk laxative. The fiber content helps to protect the colon mucous membrane by decreasing exposure time and as well as binding to cancer causing chemicals in the colon. A good source of Vitamin-A .Dates are an excellent source of iron. Rich in potassium, calcium, manganese, copper, and magnesium. Contain B-complex group as well as vitamin K.
Coconut oil - Promoting your heart health, promoting weight loss when and if you need it, supporting your immune system health, helping to keep your skin healthy and youthful looking and supporting the proper functioning of your thyroid gland
Chocolate - It is a good source of folic acid, copper, iron, potassium and magnesium and contains smaller amount of some B vitamins, also rich in antioxidant. Contains a substance called the bromine that adds to a pleasant buzz

Your fear is still there, please play this video and get curious http://www.eatingdisorderselfhelp.com/forum/fear-funny-take-fear

Happy Condition-free Christmas time to you all
M:)