Question #1:
Hi Afya,
"I've been trying to drink soy milk rather
than regular animal milk. But I have read that soy
milk may be damaging to the heart. What do you think?
Thanks."
Answer:
Hey sis,
Thanks for your question! There is an ongoing debate
on if soy is healthy for you or not. A few things
to consider are:
Question #2:
"Hi, Ms. Afya! I'm a rookie to vegetarianism.
I wanted to know what are the best choices to make
as far as buying food from the regular supermarkets...all
the health food stores that sell organic goods are
located in the mid-town area of my city, far away
from me. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks for your
time."
Answer:
Hey brotha,
Thanks for your question!
I definitely understand how they make it so hard
to eat healthy in this day and age.
Luckily, many traditional grocery stores have a natural
foods section (Kroger, Publix, even Super Walmart).
If you can't find everything you need in that section,
then the next best thing is to read labels. if something
has a long list of ingredients and you have no idea
what the majority of them are, don't buy it.
Sticking to simple whole foods like, fruits, vegetables,
whole grains (brown rice,whole wheat) and beans is
not only healthier for you, it is also cheaper!
If you are not able to buy organic produce, get a
fruit and veggie wash from the health food store.
Hope this helps!
- Afya
