Showing posts with label foods. Show all posts
Showing posts with label foods. Show all posts
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Wheatgrass The King Of Alkaline Foods
Whether or not youve ever held the title of Fast Food Queen as I once did, youve likely ingested your fair share of highly processed and chemical laden foods. Lets face it, in this day and age, its increasingly more challenging to eat a diet rich in whole foods that arent filled with chemical preservatives, additives and pesticides. Just take a look at the Dirty Dozen list – even fresh fruits and veggies arent immune.
Unfortunately, most processed foods are acidic and when we consume too many of them, our bodys acidity-alkalinity balance is upset. Prolonged acidity is very taxing on our cells and organs, and ultimately leads to illness and disease.
The King of Alkaline Foods
Wheat grass has a high alkalizing effect, which helps restore the balance between acidity and alkalinity in the body. When your body’s pH levels are balanced, youll begin to notice an increase in energy, stamina and less need for sleep.
Ann Wigmore, author of The Wheatgrass Book
, writes:
Wheatgrass contains an abundance of chlorophyll. The structure of chlorophyll is very similar to that of hemoglobin – the protein molecule in red blood cells – which makes it possible for our body to transform chlorophyll into hemoglobin. How cool is that? Drink your wheatgrass and increase your red blood cell count!
Scientists have found chlorophyll strengthens liver functions, neutralizes toxic compounds, as well as eliminates toxins in the blood. Take that, nasty chemical additives and preservatives!
Rejuvenate Your Body
Studies and tests of wheatgrass have concluded that it:
Ive tried combining it with coconut water as well as adding it to various juices and smoothies to make it more palatable. Ann Wigmore strongly advises against this. Great. So whats a girl to do?
Well, a couple of months ago, I was introduced to the Best Organic Wheatgrass. The company name says it all. Really.
Ive been drinking their wheatgrass daily for the last month, and no gag reflex. In fact, I rather like the taste! It reminds me of green tea.
So, heres the scoop. Their Easy Pha-max wheatgrass is 100% organic and uses no artificial chemicals, preservatives or other ingredients. It is the only wheatgrass powder in the world grown Aeroponically in 100% oxygen – soil free, fungus free and pollution free.
Unfortunately, most processed foods are acidic and when we consume too many of them, our bodys acidity-alkalinity balance is upset. Prolonged acidity is very taxing on our cells and organs, and ultimately leads to illness and disease.
The King of Alkaline Foods
Wheat grass has a high alkalizing effect, which helps restore the balance between acidity and alkalinity in the body. When your body’s pH levels are balanced, youll begin to notice an increase in energy, stamina and less need for sleep.
Ann Wigmore, author of The Wheatgrass Book
, writes:“Each of us is the keeper of ten trillion little batteries called cells. Like flashlight batteries, our cells hold a charge of electricity. In order for this charge to be strong and steady we need to have a steady supply of proper nutrients. With the addition of wheatgrass and raw foods to your diet, your cells will store a maximum electrical charge, and you will have plenty of energy.”Rich In Chlorophyll
Wheatgrass contains an abundance of chlorophyll. The structure of chlorophyll is very similar to that of hemoglobin – the protein molecule in red blood cells – which makes it possible for our body to transform chlorophyll into hemoglobin. How cool is that? Drink your wheatgrass and increase your red blood cell count!
Scientists have found chlorophyll strengthens liver functions, neutralizes toxic compounds, as well as eliminates toxins in the blood. Take that, nasty chemical additives and preservatives!
Rejuvenate Your Body
Studies and tests of wheatgrass have concluded that it:
- Stimulates the repair of damaged DNA
- Neutralizes infections
- Assists in wound healing
- Promotes healthy bowel function
- Inhibits the activity of carcinogens
- Reduces or eliminates offensive body & breath odors
- Has a more potent anti-inflamatory effect than aspirin
Ive tried combining it with coconut water as well as adding it to various juices and smoothies to make it more palatable. Ann Wigmore strongly advises against this. Great. So whats a girl to do?
Well, a couple of months ago, I was introduced to the Best Organic Wheatgrass. The company name says it all. Really.
Ive been drinking their wheatgrass daily for the last month, and no gag reflex. In fact, I rather like the taste! It reminds me of green tea.
So, heres the scoop. Their Easy Pha-max wheatgrass is 100% organic and uses no artificial chemicals, preservatives or other ingredients. It is the only wheatgrass powder in the world grown Aeroponically in 100% oxygen – soil free, fungus free and pollution free.
Wheatgrass is lifted out of its tray with the roots.
One pound or 1/4 tray of wheatgrass = 1 sachet of powder
Why Is The Root So Important?
From the perspective of Chinese medicine, the leaves of wheatgrass have a cooling effect, whereas the roots produce a heating effect. Combining both characteristics neutralizes the effect produced by each individually.
The active ingredients found in the root of wheatgrass, especially cancer fighting agents and 13 amino acids not found in the blades, stimulate damaged cells to undergo cellular repair.
Bonus: by combining the roots with the blades, the taste is not as strong and nauseous as juiced wheatgrass. Score!
After harvesting, the aeroponically-grown wheatgrass is cold dried to maintain its live enzymes and nutrients when combined with water. One Easy Pha-max wheatgrass sachet has the equivalent nutrients of 17 pounds of vegetables. Four packets are equivalent to one tray of wheatgrass. Yowza!
What About Folks Who Have A Wheat Allergy?
Wheat allergies are usually a reaction to the gluten found in the wheat berry. Wheatgrass is a vegetable, cut before the wheat plant forms the grain (berry). Easy Pha-max wheatgrass has no gluten.
So, Whos Feeling Lucky?
The lovely folks at Best Organic Wheatgrass have offered to gift one reader of In The Raw a box of organic 100% Wheatgrass Powder, containing 66 individual sachets.
But wait, theres more! Because theyre so generous, theyre also going to include a box of Wheatgrass With Honey. Traditional Chinese medicine uses honey to prolong life and treat diseases. Honey reduces body heat, nourishes spleen and stomach, moisturizes intestine and lungs, improves urination, detoxifies, and reduces pain.
Mandatory Entry: Have a look around Best Organic Wheatgrass and tell me one thing you learned from visiting their site. Leave me a comment below this post.
But wait, theres more! Because theyre so generous, theyre also going to include a box of Wheatgrass With Honey. Traditional Chinese medicine uses honey to prolong life and treat diseases. Honey reduces body heat, nourishes spleen and stomach, moisturizes intestine and lungs, improves urination, detoxifies, and reduces pain.
Mandatory Entry: Have a look around Best Organic Wheatgrass and tell me one thing you learned from visiting their site. Leave me a comment below this post.
You have until Midnight EDT, June 27th to get your entries in. Ill then call on Mr. Random Number Generator to pick a winner.
Meet you back here on Monday, when Ill announce the lucky winner. Ill also have a special treat for everyone else.
Good luck!
Meet you back here on Monday, when Ill announce the lucky winner. Ill also have a special treat for everyone else.
Good luck!
UPDATED 6-28-10: This Giveaway Is Now Closed
Congratulations to Mbwilkes, youre the lucky winner of 2 boxes of the Best Organic Wheatgrass!
But wait...everyones a winner today!
The kind folks at Best Organic Wheatgrass have generously offered EVERYONE WHO ENTERED a free 7 day trial sample of their product by going to their website and filling out the form. Just be sure to specify in the Comments that you had entered the giveaway on
In The Raw.
Now everyone can try the King of Alkaline Foods! The wheatgrass is best assimilated by drinking the first thing in the morning, on an empty stomach. Simply mix one packet in an 8 - 10 ounce glass of water. Cheers!
Monday, March 9, 2015
Recovery foods What to choose Review of the research
Often people wonder if buying a commercially engineered sports food (drinks, gels, bars, etc) is better for you when compared to regular food to aid in muscle recovery from exercise. If it is packaged to say so, it must be right?
Well some of those products do work, but they are not necessarily better. They may be convenient, but they do not contain any magic ingredients that cannot be found in foods you regularly purchase. A study was done comparing a carbohydrate-electrolyte beverage (sports drink) and a bowl of cereal with nonfat milk. The objective of the study was to determine what, if any, difference the two foods had on muscle recovery from exercise.
This study recruited eight male and four female cyclists or triathletes. The athletes rode a bike for two hours. Immediately after the ride, a muscle biopsy was done on the subjects (ouch!). Then the subjects were given either the sports drink or the cereal with nonfat milk. They waited an hour and another muscle biopsy was done. The researchers found that both increased glycogen in the muscle, but only the cereal significantly increased muscle proteins.
Whole foods, like the cereal and milk, are a great option for muscle recovery and are often less expensive.
Reference:
Cereal and nonfat milk supports muscle recovery following exercise by Lynne Kammer, Zhenping Ding, Bei Wang, Daiske Hara, Yi-Hung Liao, and John L. Ivy
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Well some of those products do work, but they are not necessarily better. They may be convenient, but they do not contain any magic ingredients that cannot be found in foods you regularly purchase. A study was done comparing a carbohydrate-electrolyte beverage (sports drink) and a bowl of cereal with nonfat milk. The objective of the study was to determine what, if any, difference the two foods had on muscle recovery from exercise.
This study recruited eight male and four female cyclists or triathletes. The athletes rode a bike for two hours. Immediately after the ride, a muscle biopsy was done on the subjects (ouch!). Then the subjects were given either the sports drink or the cereal with nonfat milk. They waited an hour and another muscle biopsy was done. The researchers found that both increased glycogen in the muscle, but only the cereal significantly increased muscle proteins.
Whole foods, like the cereal and milk, are a great option for muscle recovery and are often less expensive.
Reference:
Cereal and nonfat milk supports muscle recovery following exercise by Lynne Kammer, Zhenping Ding, Bei Wang, Daiske Hara, Yi-Hung Liao, and John L. Ivy
apple diet diet foods
This diet is called Diet beauty and depends mainly on apples
Daily breakfast: 2 cups skim milk hot + 2 apple.
Lunch daily: after breakfast until dinner when you feel hungry at any time can eat an apple and possible drink a glass of skim milk without sugar in the middle of the period.
Dinner daily: a cup of skim milk without sugar + apple.
The duration of this diet 10 days and longer Aekerr a long period of normal eating eating or follow other food systems based on proteins such as diet grill
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Diets that include less calories
Compliance is difficult, which include less food calories, especially in view of the need to ensure adequate intake of essential vitamins and minerals. The side effects of the potential physical and psychological consequences of such systems may outweigh the uncertain promises lengthening age.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013 diet includes less calories
Eat less, live more!
Is it possible to live more than once to eat less calories? Supporters claim a strict diet so-called "system to reduce calorie" he can prolong longevity and prevention of diseases associated with aging. The diet consists of eating food with less calories but nutritionally balanced meets the requirements needed by the body 100% of the vitamins, minerals, proteins and essential fats. But, can this lifestyle - which means a rapid change in dietary habits when most of the people - to be a "fountain of youth" as claims follow him?
The scientific basis behind the reduced-calorie
Had a reduced calorie system of great interest in the thirties after studies on mice showed that reducing the usual eating about 40% of increased longevity by 30% to 40%. Since that time, the research showed the worms and monkeys that the system reduce caloric fit with the other factions.
When humans, showing that reducing caloric system improves indicators of the aging of the cardiovascular system. According to a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, Reducing calories to cut certain indicators of aging and disease. And the people who participated in this study, which lasted 6 months were all overweight. The reduced daily calorie intake by 25%, either through diet or just through diet with exercise Exercise. Dropped vital signs associated with longevity - the bodys internal temperature and fasting insulin levels - when overweight people, but not in the other groups. These results suggest that eating fewer calories may help prolong the life of the prevention of disease and aging when overweight people, but did not prove whether the people who own and ideal weight they can achieve similar improvements.
Mechanisms behind eating fewer calories is still a theory. Has delivered new research has cast doubt on the theory, which says that the system reduce the calories slows aging by reducing free radicals and the damage caused by oxidation. Instead, the system may re-reduce calorie direct energy from growth and reproduction to repair and protect cells. Another theory says that the system reduce the calories the body converts to the conservative system where repair the damage would be more efficient. According to this theory, it is not recommended adoption of the system reduce the calories to children younger than 18 years or for pregnant women.
The challenges of eating fewer calories
Scientists doubt whether the system reduced calorie applicable to humans. This is because:
1. Americans, in particular, have made little progress in the battle for control of large appetites and the environment causing obesity. And reduce calorie levels required in order to achieve the benefits may be too low for most people, especially with the prospect of the emergence of uncomfortable signs of physical hunger suffered by the animals.
The researchers tested ways mimic system reduce caloric across the grain of pharmaceutical or other ways to achieve the benefits without hunger - an area known as "sympathomimetic reduce calorie."
2. Maybe people do not get many benefits of reducing calorie system, such as animals, because of the different power requirements. For example, mice consume large amounts of energy in reproduction and lactation compared to human beings. If the system works eating fewer calories to slow or stop multiplying and thus preserved the energy, the animals actually earn a lot.
3. Far longevity of human beings may have a little space to extend the comparison of the animals. long old human Aqsa registered so far is 122 years old French woman (reconstruction experts predicted that smashes people of Okinawa, this record where they ate fewer calories by 40% of Americans and 20% less for other Japanese).
4. Weight could drop to dangerous levels when menstruation stops at the ladies. The resulting system of eating less calories, too, to an increased risk of osteoporosis, especially if the food lacks the necessary amounts of calcium and vitamin D. According to the website of the Association reduce calories, the other side effects to reduce calorie concerns could include food and food storage and energy conservation concerns and the search for alternative food experiences through TV or cooking for others.
5. So that the system was reduced calorie emphasizes the importance of eating healthy foods to avoid malnutrition, but it can result in side effects similar to those that occur when people who suffer from starvation or anorexia nervosa, including the lack of cold tolerance and loss of strength. As the low libido is a common side effect, too, which may support the theory that says that the system reduce the calorie redirect energy away from reproduction.
6. Such as lifestyle, reduce calorie system requires considerable planning for meals and reduce food and carry some hunger. Some dieters reduce calorie system allow themselves by between 1,000 to 1,200 calories a day. Others suggest minimize more modest intake of calories by 25%, with the knowledge that the average man consumes 2,618 calories a day and the average woman consumes 1,877 calories a day, [Source: CDC / NCHS, Trends in Intake of Energy and Macronutrients, US, in the Feb , 2004 MMWR.] handled up to 1,200 calories a day means cutting 54% and 36%, respectively, than you are accustomed to eating normally.
A final word
Compliance is difficult food with less calories, especially in view of the need to ensure adequate intake of essential vitamins and minerals. The side effects of the potential physical and psychological consequences of such systems may outweigh the uncertain promises lengthening age. However, you may eat less system supports the goal of calories prolong longevity eat nutritious foods in modest quantities and maintain a healthy weight as the perfect protection from premature death and disease.
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Sunday, March 8, 2015
Thursday, March 5, 2015
7 Foods That Are Great For Natural Weight Loss
I healed my body naturally from chronic disease, and in the process lost over 60 pounds, without drugs, deprivation or surgery. Along the way, I discovered that some foods are healing and have the ability to promote health within our bodies, while others can actually cause harm and create weight gain.
Here are some of my personal favorite healing foods that can promote health and support natural weight loss.
1. Broth
When my body broke down, I was bedridden for weeks. As part of my journey back to health, I felt very fortunate to discover the healing power of broth.
Broth can be made easily by cooking chopped organic vegetables in water, until they are super soft. (Bonus points if your vegetables are also local!) Leave six hours or overnight. Then drain the liquid, heat it up, and voila! Your soup broth is ready to drink. Add sea salt and pepper for taste if you want.
You can eat the cooked vegetables seasoned with fresh herbs. (You can also add fish, meat or grains to your broth depending on your preferences.) This can be very healing for your body, since its easy to digest, and also hydrating.
2. Extra virgin coconut oil
Many health experts agree that coconut oil is as close to a superfood that you can get. High in lauric acid (found naturally in breast milk), extra virgin coconut oil is anti-aging, moisturizing, and healing. Its the only oil that you should ever cook with since it stays stable when heated to high temperatures.
3. Apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is produced through the fermentation of fresh apple cider. Its a rich source of minerals (particularly potassium), vitamins, enzymes and amino acids. Apple cider vinegar is a potent and versatile healing substance and can be applied topically or diluted and taken internally.
Always choose good quality apple cider vinegar made from organically grown apples and aged in wooden barrels. It should be pungent and when held up to the light, you should be able to see a cobweb like formation, called the “mother” suspended in the liquid. Its evidence of the vinegar’s naturalness.
4. Cinnamon
It may be hard to believe that something that tastes so delicious is also so good for your body. Eating cinnamon has the ability to regulate your blood sugars, which is an important part of the weight loss process. Generously sprinkle cinnamon on your cereal or add it to your smoothies for a flavor injection.
5. Lemons
Lemons are naturally detoxifying and have an alkalizing effect on your body. This makes them an ideal weight loss food. Each day upon waking, drink a glass of water with a squeeze of fresh lemon. For a delicious, yet healthy taste, squeeze fresh lemon juice onto your food just before serving.
6. Fresh juices
Drinking a selection of fresh fruit and vegetable juices in your day, your body will certainly feel the benefit. Fresh juices are a powerful way to increase your intake of antioxidants, minerals, vitamins and enzymes. You can juice most fruits and vegetables. I try to choose the greenest, water-rich and most alkalizing ones for my own juices, using some (or all!) of the following: spinach or cucumber, celery, pears, apples, ginger and lemon.
7. Fresh greens and vegetables
I encourage you to try a wide variety of fresh greens and vegetables to find all the ones you like. Always eat your greens according to the seasons. Some of my favorites are baby spinach, parsley, basil green leaves, broccoli, celery, cucumber, and chard.
Healing foods are found everywhere in nature.
Always listen to your body and let it guide you. Your body knows best how to heal itself naturally. Eating healing foods will help.
I hope that this article inspires you to start eating more fresh, local foods so that you can experience the incredible joy that comes from feeling healthy and losing weight naturally, without diets, deprivation or restrictions. If youd like to learn more about healing your body, mind and emotions, please click here to download a free chapter of my book, Losing Weight is a Healing Journey.
By Katrina Love Senn
Source; http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-13168/7-foods-that-are-great-for-natural-weight-loss.html
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