Becoming a healthier you should not require a dramatic dietary change or giving up your favorite foods. Instead of trying the latest fad diet or cleanse with short term health goals in mind, aim for long term health goals. Our compounding pharmacy near Studio City recommends you achieve those long term health goals with these simple and manageable swaps to your grocery list and kitchen staples.

 

1. Oil Change

If you’re still using vegetable oil or canola oil to cook, you’re due for an upgrade. Although canola and vegetable oil are both low in saturated fats, they are highly processed – bleaching, deodorizing, and extreme heat – during their production process. On the other hand, cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil is vigilantly monitored and carefully processed. Other great oil substitutes include coconut oil and algae oil.

2. Reconsider Red Meat

We’re not saying give up all steaks, forever. Just reduce your red meat consumption. As delicious as those steaks are, red meat has been linked to cancer and other diseases. For those daily meals, replace the ground beef in your burgers, meatballs, and chili for healthier lean protein options (like turkey). Save the red meat for special occasions.

3. Swap Out The Sugars

Simple sugar, cane sugar, coconut sugar, maple syrup, agave… these are all terms describing the same thing: sugar. Stop adding unnecessary sugars to your foods and diet. If you must sweeten your foods and baked goods, try pureed fruit or the least processed option: honey.

4. Think Whole Grain

There’s a reason whole grain products are a health craze – whole grain products keep all the layers of the grain, so you consume all the nutrients; meanwhile, processed grain products are stripped of those components and lose their fiber and vitamins. When grocery shopping, make sure you look for “100% whole grain” products. If you’re not keen on whole wheat, white whole wheat flour is a great alternative.

 

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Studio City-Based Compounding Pharmacy

ABC Compounding Pharmacy is the leading compounding pharmacy by Studio City that is staffed by a team of highly qualified pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Conveniently located at 16311 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91436, ABC Compounding Pharmacy specializes in customized and compounded medications at affordable prices. For more information, please call 818-783-0422 or visit abccompoundingpharmacy.com.