The teen years are second only to pregnancy and lactation for high nutrient requirements. The best way to ensure you are getting all of these nutrients is to eat a diverse diet high in different coloured fruits and vegetables, whole grains (such as brown rice, quinoa, barley, and millet), legumes and beans, lean meats (or alternatives) and low fat dairy (or alternatives).
Food Medicine
Naturopathic Medicine is an integrative health care philosophy that recognizes the importance of health during conception, pregnancy, labour and birth.
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“The food you eat can either be the safest and most powerful form of medicine, or the slowest form of…