Episode Transcript
[00:00:00] Speaker A: Foreign.
[00:00:11] Speaker B: What'S worthwhile Healing Mind, Body and spirit. I'm Ramsey Zimmerman. I choose peace of mind, vitality of body and joy of spirit over stress, exhaustion or overwhelm. Together, let's explore and pursue the many.
[00:00:25] Speaker C: Ways to build holistic health and wellness.
Hey there, it's Ramsey here.
[00:00:32] Speaker B: Tell me, what do you like to.
[00:00:33] Speaker C: Build out of Legos? For me it's cars. Fast cars, cool looking cars. And I didn't stop building Legos as a kid. I still do. But here's the thing about building Lego cars. If you do not have the right pieces, it's not going to work out that great. You can put something together, but it might be janky, not the shape you wanted, and not entirely stable.
Our bodies work exactly the same way. If we want to build strong skin, solid muscles, sturdy bones and a sharp brain, we need all the right pieces. Those pieces are the vitamins and minerals that come from whole foods. So here's the question. What are all the best pieces and where can we get them?
Let's start with the skin. Vitamin C, vitamin E and zinc are like the sleek, smooth outer panels of our Lego car, giving it that smooth, sweet, polished look. You get these from citrus fruits, almonds and pumpkin seeds. Mussels. That is your engine. Magnesium and potassium. Keep it firing smoothly. You find those in spinach, nuts and bananas. Bones are the frame, the structure that holds everything together. That means calcium, vitamin D and phosphorus. Think dairy products, leafy greens and nuts. And of course, the brain. That is your dashboard, where you control and monitor the car. Omega 3 fatty acids, B vitamins and iron. Keep it tuned. You will get those from salmon, whole grains and red meat. But you don't just build your body, you have to keep it running. That means producing hormones and neurotransmitters and cleaning out the junk for hormones. Think iodine from seaweed. And zinc again from pumpkin seeds. And vitamin D4 neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, vitamin B6 and iron. Chickpeas, leafy greens and red meat again. Then there is detoxification, your body's version of oil changes. And cleaning out the garage. That calls for sulfur glutathione precursors and selenium. Garlic, onions, broccoli and cauliflower. And Brazil nuts. Not too many Brazil nuts, though. Two or three a day is plenty. They are packed with selenium. If you notice some foods keep coming up. Leafy greens, nuts, salmon, red meat. That is no accident. Those provide your best Lego pieces. You know, like the six stud long bricks with the holes in the side that you can use to build basically anything. But I'm getting distracted. Here's what I recommend. Aim to eat a mix of these foods every day. Work them in across the week. A salad with leafy greens, nuts and salmon one day, red meat with sweet potatoes another. Some eggs and fruit for breakfast. Build up a good supply of pieces so you can use them as needed. Of course, when you need specific Lego pieces, you can get them from the Lego store or whatever. And when you need specific vitamins and minerals, you can get those from supplements, pills or capsules to swallow, or topical creams that absorb through your skin. If I could leave you with one thought today, it would be this. Getting all the right micronutrients is not about perfection or stressing out about finding every little piece. It's about building a great collection by eating foods rich in micronutrients. The more quality pieces you have, the better your body and your life will function. And for today, that is enough.
[00:03:59] Speaker B: Where to go from here? Visit whatsworthwhile.net to learn more about me Ramsey Zimmerman and please reach out to me and let me know what you think. I don't want this podcast to be some message in a bottle thrown out to sea. I want to hear back from you. Please send me a message or an email or hit me up on X, LinkedIn or Instagram. And please leave a rating and review for the what's Worthwhile podcast on Apple, Spotify, Iheart or Amazon. Thanks.
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