A common misconception when it comes to healthy eating is that healthy food has a characteristically indescribable taste: HEALTHY. Well, dismiss that frame of mind right now and never let it return; that is an utterly false belief. Healthy is not synonymous with gross. Quite frankly, healthy foods come in all shapes, sizes, and tastes, and shouldn’t be subjected to this unfair assessment. It is possible to combine scrumptiously nutritious foods and end up with a tasty meal or perfect snack. Here are 10 of the healthiest foods (some of which may be surprising), and ways to incorporate them into your eating habits.
Potatoes: Contrary to popular belief, potatoes are more than just starchy vegetables that shouldn’t be touched. True, they are a carbohydrate heavy food, but not a refined source of carbohydrates, and they provide additional health benefits that shouldn’t be dismissed. Sweet potatoes in particular are filled with healthy nutrients. The orange color indicates they are chock full of beta carotene, which is essential for proper visual function, physiological processes, and its potential antioxidant quality. This 140 calorie vegetable also contains a hefty percentage of the RDA of vitamin C, calcium, iron, and fiber. Its low sodium content makes it an ideal choice, especially in during winter when they are at their peak. Try making them into baked sweet potato fries or a sweet potato casserole for the next family gathering.
Milk (1% Low-Fat or Skim): Milk is one of the most potent beverages and wisest choices in terms of nutrient density. Its abundance of calcium and protein makes it ideal for growing children and adults. The low-fat and skim milk options are virtually fat free and the cholesterol content is negligent. Milk can be eaten with cereal or oatmeal, mixed with a squirt of chocolate syrup, or used in baked goods.
Broccoli: Broccoli is a dark green cruciferous vegetable that provides doses of potassium, folate, fiber, and calcium. It also has considerable amounts of vitamins C, K, and A, which provide antioxidant benefits along with other physiological functions, such as aiding with blood coagulation processes with the vitamin K. Other than this, broccoli has trace amounts of just about every vitamin and mineral, making it a superb vegetable choice. Melt 1 or 2 ounces of cheese over steamed broccoli with a few cracker crumbs on top. This makes for a crunchy, satisfying side dish.
Leafy Greens: Leafy green vegetables, including spinach and kale, or simply full of vitamins and nutrients essential to bodily functions. They have manganese, folate, vitamins A and K, and fair amounts of iron and magnesium. You may be wondering what all of these vitamins and minerals are good for: well, as a collective group, just about everything! Eating spinach can help protect against osteoporosis and arthritis by reducing inflammation. Toss fresh spinach in a bed of mixed greens for a tasty and nutritious salad.
Blueberries: Have you ever heard the saying, “blueberries are good brain food”? Well, this may very well be true. They are said to help with short-term memory. Berries, especially blueberries, are rich in antioxidants, which help protect body cells and possibly prevent the development of cancer. A whole cup has about 80 calories. The fiber and vitamin C content aid in digestion and immune system protection, respectively. These baby blues are full of phytonutrients as well, making for the perfect fruit snack. Top a low-fat vanilla yogurt with a handful of blueberries for a delicious breakfast.
Salmon: Omega-3 fatty acids in fish are the most attractive component for its nutritional benefits because of its essential role in brain function and growth and development. Salmon is an exceptionally good source for this fatty acid that our bodies cannot make on its own. Grill salmon with a little seasoning and serve over a serving of rice pilaf for a satisfying meal.
Oats: Oats have a special fiber that has been shown to lower cholesterol. Eating high fiber foods is said to reduce the risk of heart disease. In addition, they are high in manganese. Having a bowl of oatmeal in the morning with a teaspoon of cinnamon sprinkled on top with keep you full until lunch, and provide you with a plentiful serving of daily fiber.
Garlic: Garlic is an herb known for its therapeutic effects. It is a good source of manganese, selenium, and vitamins B6 and C. Garlic consumption is said to reduce the risks for heart disease and atherosclerosis, and have other cardiovascular benefits. Garlic is a multifunctional herb because it can be added to just about any dish, usually in the early stages of cooking, so its flavor penetrates the entire item.
Tomatoes: Tomatoes are an excellent source of lycopene, which is an antioxidant with caner-preventing properties. Use chopped tomatoes in place of canned in any recipe for a fresh, juicy taste.
Nuts: Yes, nuts are rather high in calories and (unsaturated) fats, but they are rich in protein, fiber, and phytonutrients. Walnuts and almonds are a good source of Omega-3 fatty acids, which can help lower LDL cholesterol. Grab a handful for a satisfying afternoon snack.
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Anti-cancer diet
A person’s diet can play a big part as to whether they are predisposed to cancer or not. In fact, according to a recent study that was done at Harvard up to 30% of all cancer and even cancer deaths can be attributed to diets that are full of animal food sources. There are some very simple but effective ways that we can change our dietary habits that can greatly reduce our chances of developing cancer in the future.
The first thing that should be changed in the diet to reduce the risk of cancer is to cut out the fat! This is especially true of saturated fats and fats that come from animal sources. There are healthy fats that can be substituted for these fats in the diet, however the most healthy diet is one that is low in fats period. Cancerous tumor cells need low density lipoproteins to grow and thrive. Concentrating on a diet that helps to lower the LDL levels in the body can actually keep tumor cells from growing and multiplying. People who eat a lot of fat will produce large amounts of bile that sit in the intestines. If bile is allowed to stagnate in the intestines, it can convert to a toxic acid that is a known carcinogen.
In addition to cutting out the fats that are from animal sources, we need to add fats to our diet that are actually beneficial to our health. There are certain unsaturated fats that come from plant sources that may even help reduce our chances of contracting cancer. Research has shown that certain cultures such as the Eskimos who eat diets that are high in omega 3 fatty acids and the people of the Mediterranean who eat diets rich in olive oil have cancer rates that are much lower than people in the United States. Scientists have now recommended that we add these oils to our daily diet to help reduce our chances of cancer and even cardiovascular disease.
Another dietary factor that needs to be addressed in an anti-cancer diet is to increase the amount of fiber in the daily diet. Fiber sources in our diet helps to aid our digestive process and helps the intestines to rid our bodies of waste and toxins that could be potential carcinogens if they are allowed to remain in the body for long periods of time. Fiber also absorbs excess bile in the digestive tract. It promotes the growth of healthy bacteria in the large intestines and helps keep the digestive tract working at peak performance levels.
Eating large amounts of fresh fruits and vegetables in the diet help not only reduce the risk of developing cancers, it also allows our bodies to absorb needed vitamins and minerals that these food sources are packed with. Many of the vegetables that are considered to be anti-cancer foods are packed with Vitamin C and E. Vitamin C when taken in at therapeutic levels blocks the formation of certain nitrates that can evolve into potential carcinogens in the digestive tract. The properties of Vitamin E are very similar to those of Vitamin C. There was a study that was performed which revealed that women who had low levels of Vitamin E and selenium in the bloodstream were as much as ten times more likely to develop breast cancer.
Some of the vegetables that are included in the anti-cancer diet and should be eaten on a daily basis include tomatoes, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, brussel sprouts, green beans, squash, kale, onions, peppers, and sweet potatoes. Some of the fruits that are included in this diet include lemons, oranges, grapefruit, grapes, blueberries, peaches, mangos, strawberries, tangerines, and papayas.
Some other things that can be done on a daily basis to reduce the chances of developing cancer in the future include exercising at least three times a week. People should increase their water intake as well as their fiber intake to help move food through the digestive tract. In addition, keeping the mind, body and spirit in balance helps to reduce the chance of disease in general. Some things that can be perused here are to reduce stress levels, try deep breathing exercises, and work with meditation.
The first thing that should be changed in the diet to reduce the risk of cancer is to cut out the fat! This is especially true of saturated fats and fats that come from animal sources. There are healthy fats that can be substituted for these fats in the diet, however the most healthy diet is one that is low in fats period. Cancerous tumor cells need low density lipoproteins to grow and thrive. Concentrating on a diet that helps to lower the LDL levels in the body can actually keep tumor cells from growing and multiplying. People who eat a lot of fat will produce large amounts of bile that sit in the intestines. If bile is allowed to stagnate in the intestines, it can convert to a toxic acid that is a known carcinogen.
In addition to cutting out the fats that are from animal sources, we need to add fats to our diet that are actually beneficial to our health. There are certain unsaturated fats that come from plant sources that may even help reduce our chances of contracting cancer. Research has shown that certain cultures such as the Eskimos who eat diets that are high in omega 3 fatty acids and the people of the Mediterranean who eat diets rich in olive oil have cancer rates that are much lower than people in the United States. Scientists have now recommended that we add these oils to our daily diet to help reduce our chances of cancer and even cardiovascular disease.
Another dietary factor that needs to be addressed in an anti-cancer diet is to increase the amount of fiber in the daily diet. Fiber sources in our diet helps to aid our digestive process and helps the intestines to rid our bodies of waste and toxins that could be potential carcinogens if they are allowed to remain in the body for long periods of time. Fiber also absorbs excess bile in the digestive tract. It promotes the growth of healthy bacteria in the large intestines and helps keep the digestive tract working at peak performance levels.
Eating large amounts of fresh fruits and vegetables in the diet help not only reduce the risk of developing cancers, it also allows our bodies to absorb needed vitamins and minerals that these food sources are packed with. Many of the vegetables that are considered to be anti-cancer foods are packed with Vitamin C and E. Vitamin C when taken in at therapeutic levels blocks the formation of certain nitrates that can evolve into potential carcinogens in the digestive tract. The properties of Vitamin E are very similar to those of Vitamin C. There was a study that was performed which revealed that women who had low levels of Vitamin E and selenium in the bloodstream were as much as ten times more likely to develop breast cancer.
Some of the vegetables that are included in the anti-cancer diet and should be eaten on a daily basis include tomatoes, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, brussel sprouts, green beans, squash, kale, onions, peppers, and sweet potatoes. Some of the fruits that are included in this diet include lemons, oranges, grapefruit, grapes, blueberries, peaches, mangos, strawberries, tangerines, and papayas.
Some other things that can be done on a daily basis to reduce the chances of developing cancer in the future include exercising at least three times a week. People should increase their water intake as well as their fiber intake to help move food through the digestive tract. In addition, keeping the mind, body and spirit in balance helps to reduce the chance of disease in general. Some things that can be perused here are to reduce stress levels, try deep breathing exercises, and work with meditation.
Paleolithic diet
There are so many diets out there today that people have tried. Many of us are constantly looking for the next new diet that can help us lose weight, feel better and look great. Some of the diets work and some of the diets do not. Many of the diets are completely for advertisement and make someone really rich but do nothing for us while others actually do hold a lot of value and benefit many people.
There is a diet that a lot of people may not have heard about but brings us back to the days before fast food was invented and many of the foods we eat today were even thought of. This is the Paleolithic diet. This diet dates back to the times of cave men. This is why it has also been referred to as the cave man diet, the stone-age diet and even the hunter-gatherer diet.
The reason this diet is referred to as the cave man diet is because research has been done to determine exactly how the first people on the planet were able to survive. We know that in the beginning of time there were no stoves or ovens, no microwaves or food processors so therefore we know that the diet that was originally consumed was either grown straight from the ground or killed by a hunter.
Foods that must be cooked in order to consume were not eaten by these people. Later on when fire was discovered the diets of the people began to change. Foods that were otherwise considered toxic or were inedible in raw form started becoming edible and digested by many. But this was not discovered until after the Paleolithic stage.
There are many foods that are all natural that you may think would be part of the Paleolithic diet but you may be surprised to learn that many of the common foods we eat today were not part of the original diet of our distant ancestors. For starters, foods such as the potato and all forms of bean were not consumed. This is because in raw form these plant foods can be considered toxic. Grains were also not part of the original diet, this is because they need to be cooked in order to eat and be made into other foods that we now enjoy such as breads and pasta. Dairy was also not part of the diet since it was not until much later when the people become aware of using another mammal’s milk for nutrition.
The Paleolithic diet consists of eating foods such as meat, chicken and fish. Also eggs, vegetables other than potatoes and sweet potatoes, fruits and nuts (excluding peanuts and cashews) were used as staples in their diet.
Now this diet is very controversial since many do not agree that this offers the best possible nutrition we can have. Yes, this diet does eliminate many of the artery clogging fats that we consume today, as well as un-natural forms of sugar and sodium. However many people argue that eating dairy products, potatoes, grains and beans are extremely good for our health. Many people who are supporters of this diet believe that cave men did not die of the same types of diseases that people die from today. Diseases like cancers, heart disease, strokes, diabetes and many others are all new and derive from the toxic foods we pollute our bodies with today.
As with any diet there will be many supporters and many who disagree with the method. This is why it is important to do your own research about any diet you are thinking of t
There is a diet that a lot of people may not have heard about but brings us back to the days before fast food was invented and many of the foods we eat today were even thought of. This is the Paleolithic diet. This diet dates back to the times of cave men. This is why it has also been referred to as the cave man diet, the stone-age diet and even the hunter-gatherer diet.
The reason this diet is referred to as the cave man diet is because research has been done to determine exactly how the first people on the planet were able to survive. We know that in the beginning of time there were no stoves or ovens, no microwaves or food processors so therefore we know that the diet that was originally consumed was either grown straight from the ground or killed by a hunter.
Foods that must be cooked in order to consume were not eaten by these people. Later on when fire was discovered the diets of the people began to change. Foods that were otherwise considered toxic or were inedible in raw form started becoming edible and digested by many. But this was not discovered until after the Paleolithic stage.
There are many foods that are all natural that you may think would be part of the Paleolithic diet but you may be surprised to learn that many of the common foods we eat today were not part of the original diet of our distant ancestors. For starters, foods such as the potato and all forms of bean were not consumed. This is because in raw form these plant foods can be considered toxic. Grains were also not part of the original diet, this is because they need to be cooked in order to eat and be made into other foods that we now enjoy such as breads and pasta. Dairy was also not part of the diet since it was not until much later when the people become aware of using another mammal’s milk for nutrition.
The Paleolithic diet consists of eating foods such as meat, chicken and fish. Also eggs, vegetables other than potatoes and sweet potatoes, fruits and nuts (excluding peanuts and cashews) were used as staples in their diet.
Now this diet is very controversial since many do not agree that this offers the best possible nutrition we can have. Yes, this diet does eliminate many of the artery clogging fats that we consume today, as well as un-natural forms of sugar and sodium. However many people argue that eating dairy products, potatoes, grains and beans are extremely good for our health. Many people who are supporters of this diet believe that cave men did not die of the same types of diseases that people die from today. Diseases like cancers, heart disease, strokes, diabetes and many others are all new and derive from the toxic foods we pollute our bodies with today.
As with any diet there will be many supporters and many who disagree with the method. This is why it is important to do your own research about any diet you are thinking of t
High blood pressure diet plan
High blood pressure is known as the silent killer. It is known as such due to the fact that many people never know they have the disease until they have a severe complication of it. High blood pressure affects over 72 million adults in the United States on average. That means that on average every one in three people will have high blood pressure or hypertension. High blood pressure also kills over 320,000 people on an annual basis. The sad thing about this disease is that it is fairly well controlled with diet, exercise and medication in most cases. The complications and deaths could be avoided in the majority of the cases above if the person had known of their condition and intervention had ensued.
So what exactly is high blood pressure and what readings are considered high? High blood pressure is the reading of the amount of pressure in the arteries of the circulatory system. The systolic reading or the top reading when you go into the doctors office is the highest amount of pressure that is put upon the arteries. The bottom number or diastolic reading is the minimum amount of pressure that is placed on the arteries. This is why the bottom or diastolic reading is much more important and is watched closer by health professionals. Normal readings are considered to be below 140/90 for most adults. Readings that are consistently above those numbers would go along with a diagnosis of hypertension or high blood pressure.
Diet plays a big part in the control of high blood pressure. The United States Department of Health and Human Services and the National Institute of Health has come up with a diet that is recommended for people with high blood pressure. This diet is called the DASH eating plan or Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. This dietary plan includes lowered sodium intake and lots of fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and lean chicken and fish. It is low in fat as well. There are two plans available for sodium intake. One plans for 1,500 milligrams of sodium per day. The other plan includes 2,300 milligrams of sodium per day which is the maximum amount of sodium that is recommended for anyone who has hypertension or high blood pressure.
The DASH dietary plan includes foods that are naturally high in calcium such as fat free milk, fat free or reduced fat yogurt, and reduced fat or fat free cheese. It also recommends foods that are naturally high in potassium, magnesium and fiber such as broccoli, carrots, green beans, green peas, kale, tomatoes, and sweet potatoes. Fruits that are high in potassium that are recommended include apples, apricots, dates, and grapefruit to name a few. The diet states that eating foods that are naturally high in these nutrients help the body combat high blood pressure naturally.
The DASH dietary plan includes for a 1,600 calorie per day diet: 6 servings of grains, 3-4 servings of vegetables, 4 servings of fruits, 2-3 servings of low calorie fat free or reduced fat dairy, 3-6 servings of lean meat or poultry, and 1-2 servings of oils per day. They also recommend 3-4 servings of nuts and legumes per week.
This diet is very high in fresh vegetables and fruits and low fat products. Due to this, it may cause bloating, indigestion, or diarrhea to those who have been accustomed to eating a high fat diet in the past. The NIH recommends changing over to this diet on a gradual basis to keep down the gastrointestinal issues related to this.
The NIH does recommend that in addition to a change in diet that anyone who has high blood pressure start an exercise routine three times a week for 30 minutes a day to help either to lose weight or to improve their cardiovascular status to lower their blood pressure. This can be started doing activity for 5 minutes at a time and building up every few days until you have worked up to 30 minutes. They also recommend that anyone with high blood pressure be followed by a medical professional.
The National Institute of Health and United States Department of Health and Human Services has a large publication on the DASH dietary plan available to anyone who would like more information on this online.
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So what exactly is high blood pressure and what readings are considered high? High blood pressure is the reading of the amount of pressure in the arteries of the circulatory system. The systolic reading or the top reading when you go into the doctors office is the highest amount of pressure that is put upon the arteries. The bottom number or diastolic reading is the minimum amount of pressure that is placed on the arteries. This is why the bottom or diastolic reading is much more important and is watched closer by health professionals. Normal readings are considered to be below 140/90 for most adults. Readings that are consistently above those numbers would go along with a diagnosis of hypertension or high blood pressure.
Diet plays a big part in the control of high blood pressure. The United States Department of Health and Human Services and the National Institute of Health has come up with a diet that is recommended for people with high blood pressure. This diet is called the DASH eating plan or Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. This dietary plan includes lowered sodium intake and lots of fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and lean chicken and fish. It is low in fat as well. There are two plans available for sodium intake. One plans for 1,500 milligrams of sodium per day. The other plan includes 2,300 milligrams of sodium per day which is the maximum amount of sodium that is recommended for anyone who has hypertension or high blood pressure.
The DASH dietary plan includes foods that are naturally high in calcium such as fat free milk, fat free or reduced fat yogurt, and reduced fat or fat free cheese. It also recommends foods that are naturally high in potassium, magnesium and fiber such as broccoli, carrots, green beans, green peas, kale, tomatoes, and sweet potatoes. Fruits that are high in potassium that are recommended include apples, apricots, dates, and grapefruit to name a few. The diet states that eating foods that are naturally high in these nutrients help the body combat high blood pressure naturally.
The DASH dietary plan includes for a 1,600 calorie per day diet: 6 servings of grains, 3-4 servings of vegetables, 4 servings of fruits, 2-3 servings of low calorie fat free or reduced fat dairy, 3-6 servings of lean meat or poultry, and 1-2 servings of oils per day. They also recommend 3-4 servings of nuts and legumes per week.
This diet is very high in fresh vegetables and fruits and low fat products. Due to this, it may cause bloating, indigestion, or diarrhea to those who have been accustomed to eating a high fat diet in the past. The NIH recommends changing over to this diet on a gradual basis to keep down the gastrointestinal issues related to this.
The NIH does recommend that in addition to a change in diet that anyone who has high blood pressure start an exercise routine three times a week for 30 minutes a day to help either to lose weight or to improve their cardiovascular status to lower their blood pressure. This can be started doing activity for 5 minutes at a time and building up every few days until you have worked up to 30 minutes. They also recommend that anyone with high blood pressure be followed by a medical professional.
The National Institute of Health and United States Department of Health and Human Services has a large publication on the DASH dietary plan available to anyone who would like more information on this online.
Cardio-Klenz – A comprehensive natural formula that helps you maintain a healthy heart and cardiovascular system, increase circulatory strength and heart muscle function, reduce calcium build up, balance LDL and triglyceride levels, stabilize blood pressure, increase antioxidant protection, break down the plaque in arteries gradually…
Blood Pressure Support – All natural blood pressure supplements. Combination of herbs and minerals to help support healthy blood pressure levels. Includes Coleus Forskohlii from ayurvedic medicine.
Omega 3 / QH Ultra – A sophisticated natural formulation of high purity fish oil and the ubiquinol form of CoQ10, a potent natural antioxidant, helps you regain and sustain youthful energy and vigour, provides your body a robust cardiovascular health, and reduces the risk of developing neurodegenerative disorders.
High-Rite – Natural herbal formual for supporting health and systemic balance in the cardiovascular and circulatory systems to maintain normal blood pressure range and support the health of the heart, veins and arteries, encouraging routine oxygenation of the blood to the heart muscle and pulse regulation.
Anti-inflammatory diet
Inflammation is the normal response that the body’s immune system gives when subjected to trauma, stress, illness, or injury. It involves pain, swelling, heat, and redness of the affected organ or tissue, and sometimes even farther out than the infected area. When the immune response is not able to be turned off, it results in a serious condition of chronic inflammation. This has been linked to conditions such as heart disease, some cancers, Alzheimer’s, arthritis, autoimmune diseases, inflammatory bowel syndrome, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, insulin resistance, and age-related disorders. If you’re thinking about going on an anti-inflammatory diet, think of the bigger picture. Overall health should be considered more so than the desire to just lose weight. If the goal is to reduce inflammation, it is especially important to not just focus on diet as the things to eat and the things not to eat, but to focus on diet in the more general sense; as a healthy lifestyle factor. The anti-inflammation diet is more of a lifetime eating plan that will provide optimum nutrition and avoid unnecessary inflammation.
Tips on Food
Here are some important things to keep in mind while on a special diet to prevent or reduce inflammation:
Consume a wide variety of foods to get all the essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals. Eat as much fresh food as possible, while reducing the amount of processed and fast foods. Fruits and vegetables should be eaten in abundance. If you are maintaining your weight (and this is your goal), the number of calories you eat does not have to be reduced while on an anti-inflammatory diet. Include carbohydrates, protein, and healthy fats at each meal. Daily, you should consume 40-50% of calories from carbohydrates, 30% from fat, and 20-30% from protein. Include at least 40 grams of fiber in your meals daily. Eat good sources of Omega-3 fatty acids. Spice up your dishes with flavors such as ginger, curry, and many others because they can have an anti-inflammatory effect.
Avoid pro-inflammatory foods: junk foods, high fat meats, sugar and sugary foods, fast foods, and processed meats all contribute to inflammation in some way. Try to stay away from deep fried foods. Sugary drinks, such as regular sodas and fruit juices with hardly any actual fruit juice should be eliminated completely. Not only are they empty calories, but they are full of unnecessary sugar that can trigger inflammation. Drink herbal teas, plenty of water, decaffeinated beverages, 100% fruit juices, and vegetable juices.
Carbohydrates
Choose carbohydrates that are not refined or processed, and have a low glycemic load.
Eat more whole grains like brown rice, wild rice, bulgar wheat, breads, pasta, oatmeal, and whole grain cereals.
Fat
Reduce intake of saturated and trans fats; increase intake of unsaturated fats (mono and poly). Saturated and trans fats are found in full fat dairy products, fatty meats, coconut oil, and palm kernel oil. Unsaturated (healthy) fats are found in nuts, avocados, olive oil, peanut oil, vegetable oil, and salmon.
Avoid products with partially hydrogenated vegetable oil because this is the synonymous with trans fat.
Omega-3 fatty acids can be found in fatty fish, such as salmon, herring, and mackerel, and also in many nuts such as almonds or walnuts.
Protein
For protein, try to consume more fish and lean white and red meats, such as chicken, turkey, lamb, and very 93% lean red meats.
Include more vegetable protein like that which is found in legumes and soybeans.
Fiber
To get the recommended 40 grams, consume more fruits, vegetables, dairy products, dried fruit (in moderation), whole grains, and some cereals.
Supplements
If after switching to this type of diet you feel that you are not getting enough variety, and therefore not getting all the essential vitamins and minerals, start taking a supplement such as a multi-vitamin. There are also more specific supplements for every vitamin you could possibly need, and others such as fish oil. Many women do not get enough calcium, so a 500 mg supplement of this would be a good addition to any diet; this supplementation is not necessary for men. Talk with your doctor about any other supplements you might be interested in taking.
Other Lifestyle Factors
In addition to eating healthy, it cannot be stressed enough that exercise is needed the same way that eating the right foods is needed. Include at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise daily. This can be done all at one time or sporadically throughout the day. Strength training 2-3 times per week will also do your body some good.
Premium Omega 3 / DHA Fish Oil – Exceptionally pure and fresh blend of fish oil that has excellent anti inflammatory properties and high levels of DHA, plus two potent natural ingredients, lycopene and astaxanthin to provide a broad range of health and skin benefits.
Omega 3 / QH Ultra – A sophisticated natural formulation of high purity fish oil and the ubiquinol form of CoQ10, a potent natural antioxidant, helps you regain and sustain youthful energy and vigour, provides your body a robust cardiovascular health, and reduces the risk of developing neurodegenerative disorders.
InflammaGo – Natural inflammation treatment for relief of pain, swelling, stiffness in joints and muscles associated with arthritis. Contains homeopathic ingredients known to address muscle and joint inflammation and fatigue.
Tips on Food
Here are some important things to keep in mind while on a special diet to prevent or reduce inflammation:
Consume a wide variety of foods to get all the essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals. Eat as much fresh food as possible, while reducing the amount of processed and fast foods. Fruits and vegetables should be eaten in abundance. If you are maintaining your weight (and this is your goal), the number of calories you eat does not have to be reduced while on an anti-inflammatory diet. Include carbohydrates, protein, and healthy fats at each meal. Daily, you should consume 40-50% of calories from carbohydrates, 30% from fat, and 20-30% from protein. Include at least 40 grams of fiber in your meals daily. Eat good sources of Omega-3 fatty acids. Spice up your dishes with flavors such as ginger, curry, and many others because they can have an anti-inflammatory effect.
Avoid pro-inflammatory foods: junk foods, high fat meats, sugar and sugary foods, fast foods, and processed meats all contribute to inflammation in some way. Try to stay away from deep fried foods. Sugary drinks, such as regular sodas and fruit juices with hardly any actual fruit juice should be eliminated completely. Not only are they empty calories, but they are full of unnecessary sugar that can trigger inflammation. Drink herbal teas, plenty of water, decaffeinated beverages, 100% fruit juices, and vegetable juices.
Carbohydrates
Choose carbohydrates that are not refined or processed, and have a low glycemic load.
Eat more whole grains like brown rice, wild rice, bulgar wheat, breads, pasta, oatmeal, and whole grain cereals.
Fat
Reduce intake of saturated and trans fats; increase intake of unsaturated fats (mono and poly). Saturated and trans fats are found in full fat dairy products, fatty meats, coconut oil, and palm kernel oil. Unsaturated (healthy) fats are found in nuts, avocados, olive oil, peanut oil, vegetable oil, and salmon.
Avoid products with partially hydrogenated vegetable oil because this is the synonymous with trans fat.
Omega-3 fatty acids can be found in fatty fish, such as salmon, herring, and mackerel, and also in many nuts such as almonds or walnuts.
Protein
For protein, try to consume more fish and lean white and red meats, such as chicken, turkey, lamb, and very 93% lean red meats.
Include more vegetable protein like that which is found in legumes and soybeans.
Fiber
To get the recommended 40 grams, consume more fruits, vegetables, dairy products, dried fruit (in moderation), whole grains, and some cereals.
Supplements
If after switching to this type of diet you feel that you are not getting enough variety, and therefore not getting all the essential vitamins and minerals, start taking a supplement such as a multi-vitamin. There are also more specific supplements for every vitamin you could possibly need, and others such as fish oil. Many women do not get enough calcium, so a 500 mg supplement of this would be a good addition to any diet; this supplementation is not necessary for men. Talk with your doctor about any other supplements you might be interested in taking.
Other Lifestyle Factors
In addition to eating healthy, it cannot be stressed enough that exercise is needed the same way that eating the right foods is needed. Include at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise daily. This can be done all at one time or sporadically throughout the day. Strength training 2-3 times per week will also do your body some good.
Premium Omega 3 / DHA Fish Oil – Exceptionally pure and fresh blend of fish oil that has excellent anti inflammatory properties and high levels of DHA, plus two potent natural ingredients, lycopene and astaxanthin to provide a broad range of health and skin benefits.
Omega 3 / QH Ultra – A sophisticated natural formulation of high purity fish oil and the ubiquinol form of CoQ10, a potent natural antioxidant, helps you regain and sustain youthful energy and vigour, provides your body a robust cardiovascular health, and reduces the risk of developing neurodegenerative disorders.
InflammaGo – Natural inflammation treatment for relief of pain, swelling, stiffness in joints and muscles associated with arthritis. Contains homeopathic ingredients known to address muscle and joint inflammation and fatigue.
Fruit and vegetable diet
A diet consisting of only fruits and vegetables can be very effective if done safely. There are some issues with this type of diet as it will become very difficult to get enough protein each day. You could use dietary supplements to provide any of the lacking vitamins or minerals if necessary. Most people will not recommend a fruit and vegetable diet as it lacks quite a bit. What would be more beneficial would be a diet which has a fair amount of fresh fruits and vegetables and other healthy foods.
A fruit and vegetable diet could be used for many reasons. Some may want to use it for weight loss but that is not a great choice. You can create a healthy diet and exercise frequently to see much better weight loss results. If you follow the diet accordingly then there will be a noticeable amount of weight that is lost but if this is your only reason for going on the diet then it could lead to diet problems after the diet. For weight loss reasons a fruit and vegetable diet is almost classifiable as a crash diet.
A very popular reason for creating a fruit and vegetable diet is to use it as a way to detoxify your body. The result of this detox will be an improved overall health. There will most likely be noticeable improvements to the health of your skin and hair. Many people will even notice a better complexion to their skin after a fruit and vegetable detox.
Best Fruits and Vegetables to Consume
You will need to know what fruits and vegetables offer the most health benefits. If you plan on just adding a lot of fruits and vegetables to your diet then you will want to add the most effective ones. If you plan on building a fruit and vegetable diet plan then you will want to incorporate the more effective fruits and vegetables in higher quantities. Take a look below at some of the better fruits and vegetables that you should consume on a daily basis.
Tomatoes
Tomatoes are great for providing hydration to the body. Tomatoes consist of 90% water and will influence proper digestion. There are also many antioxidants found in tomatoes. You will find a decent amount of vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta-carotine in tomatoes. Tomatoes are generally lightweight, taste good, and can be used with a number of meals. It should not be very difficult to find areas in your diet to implement tomatoes. You may even be able to manage a few servings of tomatoes every single day in your diet due to the versatility of the vegetable.
Apples
There are many different types of apples available so there should be one type that you will absolutely love. Frequent consumption of apples can provide many great health benefits. Apples contain a large amount of pectin which will improve the functioning ability of your digestive system. The result of eating apples regularly can also be an increase in energy as your body requires less energy for digestion processes. Apples can even show some results in treating skin blemishes. Additionally, apples are rich in many different vitamins and minerals.
Negative Calorie Foods
Negative calorie foods, sometimes referred to as zero calorie foods, are foods which can be consumed without adding to your caloric intake. There may be a small amount of calories for these foods and beverages but this amount is usually burnt while consuming and digesting the food or drink. For instance, a glass of ice water would be categorized as a negative calorie drink as it increases your heart rate and burns energy in the body.
Many fruits and vegetables are characterized as negative calorie foods. If you are looking for healthy snacks then you may want to refer to a list of negative calorie foods. Make sure you avoid forming a whole diet plan solely around negative calorie foods as it could lead to serious deficiencies and health issues.
Final Thoughts
If you are dieting for weight loss then you should stay far away from a diet that only contains fruits and vegetables. This is only a viable diet if you are looking to clean out your body or eat light for a short period of time. You can consume only fruits and vegetables and still remain healthy. To receive all the necessary nutrients you may be required to use a dietary supplement though.
If you are contemplating a fruit and vegetable diet then you will need to consider the reason for going on the diet and see if there are any better diets that can accomplish the same results. There are many different diet plans available and even when detoxifying the body there may be a better option than the fruit and vegetable diet. However, you cannot go wrong with eating a lot of fresh fruit and vegetables.
If you are planning a fruit and vegetable diet then you will want to research the various fruits and vegetables which offer major health benefits. There are many fruits and vegetables which may not be popularly known (such as watercress) but have great benefits and would be a very useful addition to a fruit and vegetable diet. To close, if you are going to go on a diet which just contains fruits and vegetables then you should put a lot of thought into what foods and meals you will be consuming.
A fruit and vegetable diet could be used for many reasons. Some may want to use it for weight loss but that is not a great choice. You can create a healthy diet and exercise frequently to see much better weight loss results. If you follow the diet accordingly then there will be a noticeable amount of weight that is lost but if this is your only reason for going on the diet then it could lead to diet problems after the diet. For weight loss reasons a fruit and vegetable diet is almost classifiable as a crash diet.
A very popular reason for creating a fruit and vegetable diet is to use it as a way to detoxify your body. The result of this detox will be an improved overall health. There will most likely be noticeable improvements to the health of your skin and hair. Many people will even notice a better complexion to their skin after a fruit and vegetable detox.
Best Fruits and Vegetables to Consume
You will need to know what fruits and vegetables offer the most health benefits. If you plan on just adding a lot of fruits and vegetables to your diet then you will want to add the most effective ones. If you plan on building a fruit and vegetable diet plan then you will want to incorporate the more effective fruits and vegetables in higher quantities. Take a look below at some of the better fruits and vegetables that you should consume on a daily basis.
Tomatoes
Tomatoes are great for providing hydration to the body. Tomatoes consist of 90% water and will influence proper digestion. There are also many antioxidants found in tomatoes. You will find a decent amount of vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta-carotine in tomatoes. Tomatoes are generally lightweight, taste good, and can be used with a number of meals. It should not be very difficult to find areas in your diet to implement tomatoes. You may even be able to manage a few servings of tomatoes every single day in your diet due to the versatility of the vegetable.
Apples
There are many different types of apples available so there should be one type that you will absolutely love. Frequent consumption of apples can provide many great health benefits. Apples contain a large amount of pectin which will improve the functioning ability of your digestive system. The result of eating apples regularly can also be an increase in energy as your body requires less energy for digestion processes. Apples can even show some results in treating skin blemishes. Additionally, apples are rich in many different vitamins and minerals.
Negative Calorie Foods
Negative calorie foods, sometimes referred to as zero calorie foods, are foods which can be consumed without adding to your caloric intake. There may be a small amount of calories for these foods and beverages but this amount is usually burnt while consuming and digesting the food or drink. For instance, a glass of ice water would be categorized as a negative calorie drink as it increases your heart rate and burns energy in the body.
Many fruits and vegetables are characterized as negative calorie foods. If you are looking for healthy snacks then you may want to refer to a list of negative calorie foods. Make sure you avoid forming a whole diet plan solely around negative calorie foods as it could lead to serious deficiencies and health issues.
Final Thoughts
If you are dieting for weight loss then you should stay far away from a diet that only contains fruits and vegetables. This is only a viable diet if you are looking to clean out your body or eat light for a short period of time. You can consume only fruits and vegetables and still remain healthy. To receive all the necessary nutrients you may be required to use a dietary supplement though.
If you are contemplating a fruit and vegetable diet then you will need to consider the reason for going on the diet and see if there are any better diets that can accomplish the same results. There are many different diet plans available and even when detoxifying the body there may be a better option than the fruit and vegetable diet. However, you cannot go wrong with eating a lot of fresh fruit and vegetables.
If you are planning a fruit and vegetable diet then you will want to research the various fruits and vegetables which offer major health benefits. There are many fruits and vegetables which may not be popularly known (such as watercress) but have great benefits and would be a very useful addition to a fruit and vegetable diet. To close, if you are going to go on a diet which just contains fruits and vegetables then you should put a lot of thought into what foods and meals you will be consuming.
Autism diet recipes
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects nearly 1.5 million people in America. For some with autism, certain foods can have a negative effect, leading to additional behavioral issues; omitting these foods from the diet will consequently have a positive effect. Those with ASD that show signs of food intolerance or food allergies need to have a backup plan for proper nutrition.
Gluten-Free, Casein-Free Diet (GFCF)
Essentially, people with Autism have trouble fully digesting peptides found in proteins, and they get “stuck” in a digestive limbo. These unbroken down peptides become excessively absorbed and lead to biochemical disturbances. Certain proteins in foods, gluten and casein, cause these nasty side effects. Gluten is found in grains such as wheat, rye, barley and oats; casein is a protein found in dairy products. Results from studies showing the effectiveness of eliminating gluten and casein containing foods have mixed reviews; however, if taken out gradually, it is a harmless gesture when nothing else seems to work.
Recipes
There are plenty of grain products that are acceptable to eat when on a GFCF diet, and also many substitute products that are gluten-free. These foods encompass a broad spectrum: rice, quinoa, tapioca, most vegetables and fruits, potatoes, corn, meat, eggs, nuts, and milk substitutes. Don’t worry about what this diet will do to the taste buds because this diet can still be delicious and fun! Here are a few recipes that even the pickiest eaters will love.
Banana Bread
1/4 cup rice milk
6 tablespoon safflower oil
6 tablespoon pure maple syrup
5 mashed ripe bananas
1 1/2 cups rice flour
1/2 cup tapioca flour
2 tablespoon roasted grain beverage powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon aluminum free baking powder
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 cup walnuts or raisins
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly oil a loaf pan or cake pan and dust with flour.
Put the rice milk, oil, maple syrup, and bananas in a blender and blend until smooth.
In a large bowl, whisk flour, beverage powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
Add banana mixture and combine, using few strokes as possible. Do not over mix.
Fold in walnuts or raisins.
Scrape into pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
Blueberry Muffins
1 ½ cups gluten-free flour
¾ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1/3 cup almond, rice milk, OR water
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease muffin cups or line with muffin liners.
Combine first 4 ingredients. Combine wet ingredients. Mix the wet and dry together. Fold in blueberries. Fill muffin cups to the top.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
Macaroni & Cheese
2 tablespoons casein-free butter
2 tablespoons gluten-free flour
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1 cup rice milk
Dash of onion powder to taste
1 Butternut squash
Gluten-free elbow macaroni noodles
Cut up butternut squash and cook by boiling in water.
While butternut squash is cooking begin basic white sauce by melting butter in saucepan over low heat. Blend in flour and salt, stirring until mixture is smooth and bubbly.
Remove from heat. Stir in the milk and onion powder; return to heat and cook, stirring constantly for about 1 minute, until thickened.
Once butternut squash is cooked. Drain it and mash it. Then add the squash to the thick white sauce. The more squash you add the more yellow it gets. Just keep adding until you get the color you want.
Pour the yellow sauce over cooked brown rice elbow macaroni and there you’ll have
macaroni and cheese (WITHOUT THE CHEESE!)
Grilled Peanut Butter Sandwiches
2 slices GF/CF Bread
Peanut Butter, as desired
Butter Substitute
Make a peanut butter sandwich, melt a tablespoon of butter substitute in a frying pan, or spread it on the sandwich and cook until brown on both sides. Enjoy!
Chicken Tenders
1 pound chicken breast strips (fresh or frozen)
1 egg
2 cups gluten-free bread crumbs
1 1/2 tsp season salt
Beat egg in medium sized bowl.
Mix bread crumbs with season salt in a second bowl or bag.
Dip chicken tenders in egg bowl, then toss in the bowl or bag with seasoned crumb mix.
Fry in skillet on medium-high heat, with ½ inch oil. Turn to cook on all sides, 4-5 minutes per side.
Gluten-Free, Casein-Free Diet (GFCF)
Essentially, people with Autism have trouble fully digesting peptides found in proteins, and they get “stuck” in a digestive limbo. These unbroken down peptides become excessively absorbed and lead to biochemical disturbances. Certain proteins in foods, gluten and casein, cause these nasty side effects. Gluten is found in grains such as wheat, rye, barley and oats; casein is a protein found in dairy products. Results from studies showing the effectiveness of eliminating gluten and casein containing foods have mixed reviews; however, if taken out gradually, it is a harmless gesture when nothing else seems to work.
Recipes
There are plenty of grain products that are acceptable to eat when on a GFCF diet, and also many substitute products that are gluten-free. These foods encompass a broad spectrum: rice, quinoa, tapioca, most vegetables and fruits, potatoes, corn, meat, eggs, nuts, and milk substitutes. Don’t worry about what this diet will do to the taste buds because this diet can still be delicious and fun! Here are a few recipes that even the pickiest eaters will love.
Banana Bread
1/4 cup rice milk
6 tablespoon safflower oil
6 tablespoon pure maple syrup
5 mashed ripe bananas
1 1/2 cups rice flour
1/2 cup tapioca flour
2 tablespoon roasted grain beverage powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon aluminum free baking powder
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 cup walnuts or raisins
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly oil a loaf pan or cake pan and dust with flour.
Put the rice milk, oil, maple syrup, and bananas in a blender and blend until smooth.
In a large bowl, whisk flour, beverage powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
Add banana mixture and combine, using few strokes as possible. Do not over mix.
Fold in walnuts or raisins.
Scrape into pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
Blueberry Muffins
1 ½ cups gluten-free flour
¾ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1/3 cup almond, rice milk, OR water
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease muffin cups or line with muffin liners.
Combine first 4 ingredients. Combine wet ingredients. Mix the wet and dry together. Fold in blueberries. Fill muffin cups to the top.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
Macaroni & Cheese
2 tablespoons casein-free butter
2 tablespoons gluten-free flour
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1 cup rice milk
Dash of onion powder to taste
1 Butternut squash
Gluten-free elbow macaroni noodles
Cut up butternut squash and cook by boiling in water.
While butternut squash is cooking begin basic white sauce by melting butter in saucepan over low heat. Blend in flour and salt, stirring until mixture is smooth and bubbly.
Remove from heat. Stir in the milk and onion powder; return to heat and cook, stirring constantly for about 1 minute, until thickened.
Once butternut squash is cooked. Drain it and mash it. Then add the squash to the thick white sauce. The more squash you add the more yellow it gets. Just keep adding until you get the color you want.
Pour the yellow sauce over cooked brown rice elbow macaroni and there you’ll have
macaroni and cheese (WITHOUT THE CHEESE!)
Grilled Peanut Butter Sandwiches
2 slices GF/CF Bread
Peanut Butter, as desired
Butter Substitute
Make a peanut butter sandwich, melt a tablespoon of butter substitute in a frying pan, or spread it on the sandwich and cook until brown on both sides. Enjoy!
Chicken Tenders
1 pound chicken breast strips (fresh or frozen)
1 egg
2 cups gluten-free bread crumbs
1 1/2 tsp season salt
Beat egg in medium sized bowl.
Mix bread crumbs with season salt in a second bowl or bag.
Dip chicken tenders in egg bowl, then toss in the bowl or bag with seasoned crumb mix.
Fry in skillet on medium-high heat, with ½ inch oil. Turn to cook on all sides, 4-5 minutes per side.
Multiple sclerosis diet
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most prevalent disease that affects the central nervous system, with millions of people worldwide suffering from it on a daily basis. With so many people suffering from it, you should not feel alone in any way, and there are many things you can do to improve your condition simply by eating the right foods. Before we go into what kinds of foods you should eat, let us go over how multiple sclerosis affects the body, to give you a better understanding of the disease.
The effects of multiple sclerosis on the body can range from moderate to severe, and can be very debilitating in some people. On the surface, the symptoms of multiple sclerosis become apparent through the random appearance of skin lesions. However, even more devastating are the internal effects, as inflammation occurs in the brain’s “white matter”, also in the optic nerves, and even in the spinal cord! This inflammation spurs consequential deterioration of the myelin sheath. It is this myelin sheath (which is produced by oligodendrocytes) that provides protection for axons. These axons have a very special function in your body, because they speed up and facilitate the transmission of nerve impulses in the spinal cord and brain. When your axons are left without protection a wide variety of symptoms arise, as the nerve impulses in your brain and spinal chord are hindered.
The goal of a multiple sclerosis diet is to allow people to manage these symptoms caused by the deterioration of the myelin sheath. The symptoms that can be eliminated through diet and exercise alone are many, and among the most notable are constipation, incontinence and fatigue. A good multiple sclerosis diet will also help you prevent other symptoms from becoming more severe.
The following dietary regimens are aimed to towards fixing the three main factors that are said to cause multiple sclerosis. These three causes are deficient or excessive amounts of a specific vitamin/nutrient in your diet, an allergic reaction to a part of your diet or the effects of certain components of your diet that are toxic to your system. If you practice the following dietary tips then you should notice a decrease in symptoms within the first week or two.
The first thing you need in your diet is plenty of protein and anti-inflammatory oils. A good source of anti-inflammatory oil is aloe. You can try taking an aloe supplement with your meal every day. Other things that are high in anti-inflammatory oils are: seeds, nuts, and cold-water fish orange, yellow, and dark green vegetables. You will also need plenty of whole grains such as oats, whole wheat bread, whole grain corn and brown rice. These whole grains will give a boost in fiber to your diet’s carbohydrates. In the beginning, however, it is a good idea to avoid common food allergens such as eggs, soy, wheat, dairy, citrus, tomatoes, corn, fish, chocolate and peanuts. I am not saying that you should never eat these foods again, because as mentioned whole wheat can be beneficial, but it is good to eliminate these foods, and then reintroduce them to your diet one at a time. This way you can observe any adverse reactions. Many people with multiple sclerosis are very sensitive to foods that have gluten in them. Generally you should eliminate alcohol, saturated fats refined foods, caffeine, and additives, such as artificial sweeteners (aspartame especially).
You will also want to includes supplements that contain Omega-3, Omega- 6, vitamin C and zinc. Take these supplements with the above dietary regimen and you should begin seeing results within a few days. I hope this article has helped someone with multiple sclerosis and do not forget to monitor your diet closely to observe any adverse reactions.
The effects of multiple sclerosis on the body can range from moderate to severe, and can be very debilitating in some people. On the surface, the symptoms of multiple sclerosis become apparent through the random appearance of skin lesions. However, even more devastating are the internal effects, as inflammation occurs in the brain’s “white matter”, also in the optic nerves, and even in the spinal cord! This inflammation spurs consequential deterioration of the myelin sheath. It is this myelin sheath (which is produced by oligodendrocytes) that provides protection for axons. These axons have a very special function in your body, because they speed up and facilitate the transmission of nerve impulses in the spinal cord and brain. When your axons are left without protection a wide variety of symptoms arise, as the nerve impulses in your brain and spinal chord are hindered.
The goal of a multiple sclerosis diet is to allow people to manage these symptoms caused by the deterioration of the myelin sheath. The symptoms that can be eliminated through diet and exercise alone are many, and among the most notable are constipation, incontinence and fatigue. A good multiple sclerosis diet will also help you prevent other symptoms from becoming more severe.
The following dietary regimens are aimed to towards fixing the three main factors that are said to cause multiple sclerosis. These three causes are deficient or excessive amounts of a specific vitamin/nutrient in your diet, an allergic reaction to a part of your diet or the effects of certain components of your diet that are toxic to your system. If you practice the following dietary tips then you should notice a decrease in symptoms within the first week or two.
The first thing you need in your diet is plenty of protein and anti-inflammatory oils. A good source of anti-inflammatory oil is aloe. You can try taking an aloe supplement with your meal every day. Other things that are high in anti-inflammatory oils are: seeds, nuts, and cold-water fish orange, yellow, and dark green vegetables. You will also need plenty of whole grains such as oats, whole wheat bread, whole grain corn and brown rice. These whole grains will give a boost in fiber to your diet’s carbohydrates. In the beginning, however, it is a good idea to avoid common food allergens such as eggs, soy, wheat, dairy, citrus, tomatoes, corn, fish, chocolate and peanuts. I am not saying that you should never eat these foods again, because as mentioned whole wheat can be beneficial, but it is good to eliminate these foods, and then reintroduce them to your diet one at a time. This way you can observe any adverse reactions. Many people with multiple sclerosis are very sensitive to foods that have gluten in them. Generally you should eliminate alcohol, saturated fats refined foods, caffeine, and additives, such as artificial sweeteners (aspartame especially).
You will also want to includes supplements that contain Omega-3, Omega- 6, vitamin C and zinc. Take these supplements with the above dietary regimen and you should begin seeing results within a few days. I hope this article has helped someone with multiple sclerosis and do not forget to monitor your diet closely to observe any adverse reactions.
Heart healthy diet
A heart healthy diet is centered on the idea of keeping the good cholesterol high (HDL cholesterol) and the bad cholesterol low (LDL cholesterol); it also works to prevent heart disease. Some cholesterol is naturally made by the body, and this happens more often when you eat certain foods that contain saturated fats or trans fats. There are also foods that provide some cholesterol, mostly animal products: meats, poultry, eggs, shellfish, butter, milk, and cheese. Recommendations to eat the right amount of fats, cholesterol, and other foods are all guidelines of the heart healthy diet.
Nutrition Guidelines
Keep your intake of total fat between 25 and 35 percent. Of this, saturated fat intake should be less than 7 percent and trans fat less than 1 percent.
Limit intake of cholesterol from food to 300 milligrams. Those who have high LDL cholesterol or who are on cholesterol medication should set their limit at 200 milligrams.
Eat at least 25-30 grams of dietary fiber each day.
Limit sodium intake to 1,500 milligrams or less per day.
Drink alcohol in moderation. This means no more than 1 for women and no more than 2 for men.
What You Should Eat
The Heart Healthy Diet isn’t just about the foods you can’t eat, it is more about the foods you can and should eat!
Eat a diet rich in vegetables and fruits; they can be either fresh or frozen, or canned in the case of vegetables.
Eat high-fiber foods.
Eat whole grains by making substitutions for refined grain products. Here are some examples: whole-wheat flour, whole-grain bread, whole-grain pasta, oatmeal, and flax seed.
Choose low fat protein sources, such as lean meats, poultry, fish, legumes, egg whites, and egg substitutes.
Eat fat-free or 1 percent fat dairy products, including yogurt, cheese, cottage cheese, and milk (milk is an excellent source of protein as well).
Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated throughout the day.
Making Healthy Choices
If you know your stuff, it is easy to make healthy choices. You are always capable of enjoying flavorful foods, both at home and when dining out. After a little research and education, you will pick up on these habits in no time. For example, you might not have known that partially hydrogenated oils are the same as trans fats, so try to eliminate foods with this ingredient. This one is a no-brainer: try to avoid foods with added sugar. But most important of all is learning how to read food labels and putting your nutrition knowledge into practice.
Controlling portion sizes is another way to keep your heart healthy and your daily calories in a realistic budget.
Plan ahead on the weekends by making a menu for the whole week. At least make a dinner menu, but try to include lunch ideas as well. This way, you don’t get off track or have the opportunity to make excuses.
Allowing yourself an occasional treat will do you good too. If you deprive yourself forever of the foods you love, you will end up bingeing and probably having a major setback. It is best to treat yourself every once in awhile.
Exercise! It doesn’t get any simpler than that. Including at least 30 minutes a day of moderate-intensity exercise is good for your heart and for your waistline. I would venture to say that it would make you feel healthier too.
The best part about all this is that the whole family (except those under 2 years of age) will benefit from the Heart Healthy Diet.
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Nutrition Guidelines
Keep your intake of total fat between 25 and 35 percent. Of this, saturated fat intake should be less than 7 percent and trans fat less than 1 percent.
Limit intake of cholesterol from food to 300 milligrams. Those who have high LDL cholesterol or who are on cholesterol medication should set their limit at 200 milligrams.
Eat at least 25-30 grams of dietary fiber each day.
Limit sodium intake to 1,500 milligrams or less per day.
Drink alcohol in moderation. This means no more than 1 for women and no more than 2 for men.
What You Should Eat
The Heart Healthy Diet isn’t just about the foods you can’t eat, it is more about the foods you can and should eat!
Eat a diet rich in vegetables and fruits; they can be either fresh or frozen, or canned in the case of vegetables.
Eat high-fiber foods.
Eat whole grains by making substitutions for refined grain products. Here are some examples: whole-wheat flour, whole-grain bread, whole-grain pasta, oatmeal, and flax seed.
Choose low fat protein sources, such as lean meats, poultry, fish, legumes, egg whites, and egg substitutes.
Eat fat-free or 1 percent fat dairy products, including yogurt, cheese, cottage cheese, and milk (milk is an excellent source of protein as well).
Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated throughout the day.
Making Healthy Choices
If you know your stuff, it is easy to make healthy choices. You are always capable of enjoying flavorful foods, both at home and when dining out. After a little research and education, you will pick up on these habits in no time. For example, you might not have known that partially hydrogenated oils are the same as trans fats, so try to eliminate foods with this ingredient. This one is a no-brainer: try to avoid foods with added sugar. But most important of all is learning how to read food labels and putting your nutrition knowledge into practice.
Controlling portion sizes is another way to keep your heart healthy and your daily calories in a realistic budget.
Plan ahead on the weekends by making a menu for the whole week. At least make a dinner menu, but try to include lunch ideas as well. This way, you don’t get off track or have the opportunity to make excuses.
Allowing yourself an occasional treat will do you good too. If you deprive yourself forever of the foods you love, you will end up bingeing and probably having a major setback. It is best to treat yourself every once in awhile.
Exercise! It doesn’t get any simpler than that. Including at least 30 minutes a day of moderate-intensity exercise is good for your heart and for your waistline. I would venture to say that it would make you feel healthier too.
The best part about all this is that the whole family (except those under 2 years of age) will benefit from the Heart Healthy Diet.
Cholest-Natural – A new generation natural formula that safely and naturally addresses the problems of excess cholesterol production and absorption in your body. It helps you to reduce triglycerides and normalize essential cholesterol levels.
Cardio-Klenz – A comprehensive natural formula that helps you maintain a healthy heart and cardiovascular system, increase circulatory strength and heart muscle function, reduce calcium build up, balance LDL and triglyceride levels, stabilize blood pressure, increase antioxidant protection, break down the plaque in arteries gradually…
Gastritis diet
Gastritis is a specific medical term for an inflammation of the stomach lining. There are many reasons why someone may suffer from gastritis and these include drinking too much alcohol, smoking cigarettes, taking drugs for pain relief, high levels of stress and taking medication for arthritis. Gastritis will come about due to the stomach lining being damaged and then the naturally produced stomach acid will set about harming your internal cells and thus causing inflammation. Gastritis has also been known to be caused by bacterial infections. This is especially true of a microorganism called Helicobacter pylori. Although gastritis can be treated with medication, it is typically solved through certain behavioural changes, especially in your diet.
The most common way to treat gastritis is to avoid overeating. The best way to achieve this is to control what you eat between meals times, and also the amount you actually eat at each meal. The basic idea is to allow your stomach some time to break down the food before introducing new food into your stomach. This can be achieved by eating smaller meals. An example would be that rather than eating a large steak and a whole jacket potato, you can easily cut this meal in half and eat it over two separate sittings. This will allow your stomach more than enough time to break down the food, which will dramatically reduce the chances of irritation occurring within the stomach.
There are also certain drinks and beverages that you should look to avoid if you are someone who suffers with gastritis symptoms. These include black tea, coffee, soda, alcohol and orange juice. All of these drinks either contain high amounts of acid or caffeine which can cause severe irritation of the stomach lining. It is also advisable to avoid chocolate-based drinks such as cocoa and chocolate milk. It is best to consume drinks that are naturally low in acid, alcohol and caffeine. Without doubt, one of the best drinks for someone suffering from gastritis is water. You will actually find that there are certain manufacturers who make low acid coffees and orange juices.
If there are certain foods that typically give you gas, you should look to avoid these as well. Some foods that are well known for causing gas include broccoli, beans, cabbage and peppers. Rather than completely cutting these foods from your diet, you can actually prepare them in a way that reduces their gas forming abilities. An example would be to take dried beans or peas and soak them in water in order to reduce their gases. You have the choice of either soaking them overnight or initially boiling them for a few minutes prior to soaking them for a few hours. The majority of vegetables will have some very specific instructions on the product label which will explain exactly how to soak them.
Foods that are high in fat are well known for causing many stomach related problems. These problems can become far worse for someone who is suffering from gastritis. Certain fatty meats such as luncheon meat, ground beef and pork sausages should be avoided. You should also look to reduce the number dairy products that are made with whole milk from your diet. Once again you do not need to completely cut these foods out of your diet, but merely look to consume the less fatty alternatives. You can purchase the majority of dairy products as a reduced fat or fat-free variety. Ground beef can also be purchased with substantially reduced fat content.
Foods that contain a high amount of seasoning have been known to encourage the symptoms of gastritis. These may include chilli, spaghetti and soups. Certain spices such as chilli powder, ground peppers, cloves and nutmeg can also cause your gastritis to flare up. The majority of these spices are high in acid and fat content and are therefore more than likely to irritate gastritis symptoms. You should look to cut down on certain condiments such as gravy, mustard and salad dressing. A fantastic alternative is to cook meat far slower and add freshly chopped herbs. For example you can cook chicken in a slow cooker and add certain fresh herbs such as rosemary. This helps to avoid the use of gravy, sauces and dips and your chicken will still remain tender and flavoursome.
Some ideal foods to eat if you suffer from chronic gastritis are rice, barley and wheat bran. It is also essential that you eat plenty of vegetables especially the green, leafy variety. Vegetables that are high in water content such as cucumber, celery, pumpkin and sprouts can also soothe the stomach and its lining. It is also a good idea to replace vegetable or corn oil with olive oil and look to regularly eat fruits that are not considered acidic.
The most common way to treat gastritis is to avoid overeating. The best way to achieve this is to control what you eat between meals times, and also the amount you actually eat at each meal. The basic idea is to allow your stomach some time to break down the food before introducing new food into your stomach. This can be achieved by eating smaller meals. An example would be that rather than eating a large steak and a whole jacket potato, you can easily cut this meal in half and eat it over two separate sittings. This will allow your stomach more than enough time to break down the food, which will dramatically reduce the chances of irritation occurring within the stomach.
There are also certain drinks and beverages that you should look to avoid if you are someone who suffers with gastritis symptoms. These include black tea, coffee, soda, alcohol and orange juice. All of these drinks either contain high amounts of acid or caffeine which can cause severe irritation of the stomach lining. It is also advisable to avoid chocolate-based drinks such as cocoa and chocolate milk. It is best to consume drinks that are naturally low in acid, alcohol and caffeine. Without doubt, one of the best drinks for someone suffering from gastritis is water. You will actually find that there are certain manufacturers who make low acid coffees and orange juices.
If there are certain foods that typically give you gas, you should look to avoid these as well. Some foods that are well known for causing gas include broccoli, beans, cabbage and peppers. Rather than completely cutting these foods from your diet, you can actually prepare them in a way that reduces their gas forming abilities. An example would be to take dried beans or peas and soak them in water in order to reduce their gases. You have the choice of either soaking them overnight or initially boiling them for a few minutes prior to soaking them for a few hours. The majority of vegetables will have some very specific instructions on the product label which will explain exactly how to soak them.
Foods that are high in fat are well known for causing many stomach related problems. These problems can become far worse for someone who is suffering from gastritis. Certain fatty meats such as luncheon meat, ground beef and pork sausages should be avoided. You should also look to reduce the number dairy products that are made with whole milk from your diet. Once again you do not need to completely cut these foods out of your diet, but merely look to consume the less fatty alternatives. You can purchase the majority of dairy products as a reduced fat or fat-free variety. Ground beef can also be purchased with substantially reduced fat content.
Foods that contain a high amount of seasoning have been known to encourage the symptoms of gastritis. These may include chilli, spaghetti and soups. Certain spices such as chilli powder, ground peppers, cloves and nutmeg can also cause your gastritis to flare up. The majority of these spices are high in acid and fat content and are therefore more than likely to irritate gastritis symptoms. You should look to cut down on certain condiments such as gravy, mustard and salad dressing. A fantastic alternative is to cook meat far slower and add freshly chopped herbs. For example you can cook chicken in a slow cooker and add certain fresh herbs such as rosemary. This helps to avoid the use of gravy, sauces and dips and your chicken will still remain tender and flavoursome.
Some ideal foods to eat if you suffer from chronic gastritis are rice, barley and wheat bran. It is also essential that you eat plenty of vegetables especially the green, leafy variety. Vegetables that are high in water content such as cucumber, celery, pumpkin and sprouts can also soothe the stomach and its lining. It is also a good idea to replace vegetable or corn oil with olive oil and look to regularly eat fruits that are not considered acidic.
Healthy breakfast foods for kids
We all know that in the mornings there is zero time for dawdling. Sometimes it feels like a miracle when you finally have the kids out the door after they’ve been woken up, dressed, and fed. Imagine this: the whole family, including those once-cranky kids, wakes up happy as can be, makes it down in time for the family breakfast, and gets to work/school with 5 minutes to spare.
Actually, breakfast is the most important meal of the day because it provides you morning energy, along with that metabolism boost to keep the calories burning throughout the day. While this perfect scenario rarely happens in busy households on week days, it is important to get this meal in those growing kids’ bellies. Enough with the pop tarts, doughnuts, and cereals that are practically a bowl of cookies with milk; it’s time to bring in the real goodies. You might be asking yourself: so if I’m short on time anyway, how in the world am I going to fix my kid a healthy breakfast and at the same time not bust through my grocery budget? The answer is that fixing healthy breakfasts is just as simple, it can be just as cheap, but it is way better for the children. Even on-the-go breakfasts can be healthy. Healthy breakfasts provide the nutrients that your kids need to get them through to lunch.
Yummy and Healthy Breakfast Suggestions
Mix and Match. Try having dairy and grains; grains and fruits; dairy and fruit. Even try adding protein in there. A variety of foods will provide the most vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients.
Always Be Prepared. For those days when there is just no way to fix something, have healthy bars on hand, such as Nutri-grain, Quaker Breakfast Squares, or Nature Valley. Send one of these and a banana off with your child for a healthy start.
Keep a Stock. English muffins, (wheat) bread, bagels, frozen multi-grain waffles, oatmeal—these are all things that are easily kept on hand and are a lot healthier than grabbing a pop tart or doughnut. For the toppings, use a low-fat cream cheese, butter, or a small squirt of jelly.
Protein. Eggs, bacon (preferably turkey bacon), and peanut butter can all be incorporated into a healthy breakfast packed with protein. Eggs can be scrambled, hard-boiled, fried, or cooked into an omelet. Bacon can go with eggs or toast (but don’t fry in fat!). Peanut butter is delicious spread on a warm bagel fresh from the toaster.
Cereal. When buying cereal don’t go for the ones that are just a smaller version of a cookie, go for whole grain cereals that provide relief from a sweet tooth craving. Serve with 1% reduced fat or skim milk.
Yogurt. Yogurt is an excellent source of calcium and tastes great. Try either the fruit or non-fruit varieties. Top with a handful of blueberries, sliced banana, or a little bit of cereal.
Smoothies. Smoothies are easy to make and don’t have to have a specific recipe. Most fruits, when blended together with some yogurt, make a great low-calorie, low-fat, and delicious breakfast!
Pancakes. These don’t take long to make, and are a great morning treat. Buy a mix that you only have to add water too, and it will save even more time. Drizzle with syrup and top with fresh strawberries.
Juice. Sometimes kids prefer juice over actual fruit. This is fine, as long as its 100% fruit juice. It will provide at least one serving of fruit and is a great and healthy addition to any breakfast.
It’s Easy!
Serving breakfast (and eating it) should be as much a part of your routine as getting dressed. It fills up the fuel tank that has been deprived since the night before. Stay away from sugary breakfasts and you will have a happier and healthier kid.
Actually, breakfast is the most important meal of the day because it provides you morning energy, along with that metabolism boost to keep the calories burning throughout the day. While this perfect scenario rarely happens in busy households on week days, it is important to get this meal in those growing kids’ bellies. Enough with the pop tarts, doughnuts, and cereals that are practically a bowl of cookies with milk; it’s time to bring in the real goodies. You might be asking yourself: so if I’m short on time anyway, how in the world am I going to fix my kid a healthy breakfast and at the same time not bust through my grocery budget? The answer is that fixing healthy breakfasts is just as simple, it can be just as cheap, but it is way better for the children. Even on-the-go breakfasts can be healthy. Healthy breakfasts provide the nutrients that your kids need to get them through to lunch.
Yummy and Healthy Breakfast Suggestions
Mix and Match. Try having dairy and grains; grains and fruits; dairy and fruit. Even try adding protein in there. A variety of foods will provide the most vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients.
Always Be Prepared. For those days when there is just no way to fix something, have healthy bars on hand, such as Nutri-grain, Quaker Breakfast Squares, or Nature Valley. Send one of these and a banana off with your child for a healthy start.
Keep a Stock. English muffins, (wheat) bread, bagels, frozen multi-grain waffles, oatmeal—these are all things that are easily kept on hand and are a lot healthier than grabbing a pop tart or doughnut. For the toppings, use a low-fat cream cheese, butter, or a small squirt of jelly.
Protein. Eggs, bacon (preferably turkey bacon), and peanut butter can all be incorporated into a healthy breakfast packed with protein. Eggs can be scrambled, hard-boiled, fried, or cooked into an omelet. Bacon can go with eggs or toast (but don’t fry in fat!). Peanut butter is delicious spread on a warm bagel fresh from the toaster.
Cereal. When buying cereal don’t go for the ones that are just a smaller version of a cookie, go for whole grain cereals that provide relief from a sweet tooth craving. Serve with 1% reduced fat or skim milk.
Yogurt. Yogurt is an excellent source of calcium and tastes great. Try either the fruit or non-fruit varieties. Top with a handful of blueberries, sliced banana, or a little bit of cereal.
Smoothies. Smoothies are easy to make and don’t have to have a specific recipe. Most fruits, when blended together with some yogurt, make a great low-calorie, low-fat, and delicious breakfast!
Pancakes. These don’t take long to make, and are a great morning treat. Buy a mix that you only have to add water too, and it will save even more time. Drizzle with syrup and top with fresh strawberries.
Juice. Sometimes kids prefer juice over actual fruit. This is fine, as long as its 100% fruit juice. It will provide at least one serving of fruit and is a great and healthy addition to any breakfast.
It’s Easy!
Serving breakfast (and eating it) should be as much a part of your routine as getting dressed. It fills up the fuel tank that has been deprived since the night before. Stay away from sugary breakfasts and you will have a happier and healthier kid.
Low carb recipes for diabetics
The primary reason for diabetics to opt for a low-carbohydrate diet is not to lose weight, but to be more efficient with the calories consumed relative to bodily functions. Diabetics lack the proper functioning ability of insulin, which is a hormone that controls blood sugar levels. It might be a result of insulin resistance, insulin deficiency, or a combination of both. Due to the insulin disorder, when glucose (sugar) is consumed, the insulin is unable to perform its job and deliver the sugar to muscles, tissues, and cells; this failure causes a build up in the blood. A low carb diet reduces the amount of sugar being taken into the body, and therefore, reduces the amount that needs to be transported or extracted from the blood.
Don’t feel like you have to give up the sugar taste to accommodate for this type of diet. Splenda is a no calorie artificial sweetener, and contains no actual sugar. By replacing Splenda with regular sugar, which can be substituted cup for cup, the carbohydrate content of foods can decrease dramatically. And it tastes great! Also, sugar free ingredients are more prevalent these days from cool whips to peanut butters. Here are a few recipes to get you started.
Italian Chicken Noodle Soup
Makes 6 servings.
1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cups broccoli florets
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into ½ -inch pieces 1 ½ cups uncooked Dreamfields
1 medium onion, chopped; low-carb pasta (any shape)
2 cans chicken broth; 1 teaspoon dried basil
2 cups water; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
3 medium carrots, sliced; 1/8 teaspoon pepper
1. In medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken and cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink. Add onion and cook 2 to 3 minutes more, until onion is tender, stirring occasionally.
2. Stir in broth, water, and carrots and bring to a boil. Cook 5 minutes over medium heat. Stir in broccoli, noodles, basil, garlic powder, and pepper. Heat to boiling, reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables and noodles are tender.
Nutrition Analysis: Calories 170, Total Fat 6g (Saturated Fat 2g), Total Carbohydrate 13g (Fiber 2g), Protein 15g
Sweet Slow-Cooker Barbeque Chicken
Makes 3-4 servings.
¼ cup sugar free barbeque sauce
¾ cup barbeque sauce
1 can Diet Coke sweetened with Splenda
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
Combine all ingredients in a crockpot. Slow cook for 4-6 hours. Once tender, shred the chicken and serve.
Pepper Steak
1 pound sirloin steak (round); 1 green pepper, cut in strips
2 tablespoons cooking oil; 2 tablespoons corn starch
¼ cup chopped onion; 2 tablespoons low-sodium
1 clove garlic; soy sauce
1 teaspoon salt 1 ¼ cup cold water
1 beef bouillon cube
1 cup hot water
1 can (1 lb) tomatoes, chopped or 1 can tomato sauce
1. Cut beef in strips. Heat oil to medium heat and brown the meat in skillet. Add onions, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook 2 minutes.
2. Dissolve bouillon cube in hot water; add to meat. Cover and simmer 30 minutes.
3. Add tomatoes and green pepper. Cook 10 minutes longer. Remove garlic clove.
4. Combine corn starch and cold water. Add soy sauce and cornstarch mixture to meat. Boil for 5 minutes.
5. If desired, serve over (low-carb, if can find in the store) rice.
Snickers Bars
Makes 8 servings.
1-8 ounce container sugar free cool whip
1/3 cup chunky peanut butter (Skippy low-carb, if desired)
1/3 cup Grapenuts cereal
1 pkg. fat free, sugar free chocolate pudding mix (dry)
1 cup reduced sugar chocolate frozen yogurt, softened
Mix all ingredients together. Pour into 8-inch by 8-inch pan. Freeze and cut into 8 servings. You can also use cupcake pans and divide into 8 individual servings instead.
Lemon Raspberry Coffee Cake
Makes 8 servings.
1/3 cup Splenda
¼ cup refrigerated fat free egg product
¼ cup oil
2 tablespoons grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon Minute Maid Frozen Lemon Juice Concentrate
1 (8-oz) container fat free lemon yogurt
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2/3 cup low-sugar red raspberry preserves
1. Heat oven to 350 °F. In medium bowl, combine Splenda, egg product, and oil; beat well. Stir in lemon peel , juice, and yogurt.
2. Add flour, baking powder, and baking soda; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened. Spread half of the batter in ungreased 9-inch round cake pan.
3. Reserve 1/3 cup preserves for top of cake. Carefully spread remaining 1/3 cup preserves over batter to within ¼ inch of edge of pan. Spoon remaining batter over top, spreading to cover preserves completely.
Diabet-Eze – An advanced natural supplement designed to address the root causes, not just the symptoms, of diabetes, by balancing your insulin and glucose levels for effective glucose metabolism (blood sugar uptake) and efficient insulin production and secretionas, giving your body and organs the nutrients they need to naturally reduce your body’s deterioration.
Don’t feel like you have to give up the sugar taste to accommodate for this type of diet. Splenda is a no calorie artificial sweetener, and contains no actual sugar. By replacing Splenda with regular sugar, which can be substituted cup for cup, the carbohydrate content of foods can decrease dramatically. And it tastes great! Also, sugar free ingredients are more prevalent these days from cool whips to peanut butters. Here are a few recipes to get you started.
Italian Chicken Noodle Soup
Makes 6 servings.
1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cups broccoli florets
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into ½ -inch pieces 1 ½ cups uncooked Dreamfields
1 medium onion, chopped; low-carb pasta (any shape)
2 cans chicken broth; 1 teaspoon dried basil
2 cups water; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
3 medium carrots, sliced; 1/8 teaspoon pepper
1. In medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken and cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink. Add onion and cook 2 to 3 minutes more, until onion is tender, stirring occasionally.
2. Stir in broth, water, and carrots and bring to a boil. Cook 5 minutes over medium heat. Stir in broccoli, noodles, basil, garlic powder, and pepper. Heat to boiling, reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables and noodles are tender.
Nutrition Analysis: Calories 170, Total Fat 6g (Saturated Fat 2g), Total Carbohydrate 13g (Fiber 2g), Protein 15g
Sweet Slow-Cooker Barbeque Chicken
Makes 3-4 servings.
¼ cup sugar free barbeque sauce
¾ cup barbeque sauce
1 can Diet Coke sweetened with Splenda
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
Combine all ingredients in a crockpot. Slow cook for 4-6 hours. Once tender, shred the chicken and serve.
Pepper Steak
1 pound sirloin steak (round); 1 green pepper, cut in strips
2 tablespoons cooking oil; 2 tablespoons corn starch
¼ cup chopped onion; 2 tablespoons low-sodium
1 clove garlic; soy sauce
1 teaspoon salt 1 ¼ cup cold water
1 beef bouillon cube
1 cup hot water
1 can (1 lb) tomatoes, chopped or 1 can tomato sauce
1. Cut beef in strips. Heat oil to medium heat and brown the meat in skillet. Add onions, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook 2 minutes.
2. Dissolve bouillon cube in hot water; add to meat. Cover and simmer 30 minutes.
3. Add tomatoes and green pepper. Cook 10 minutes longer. Remove garlic clove.
4. Combine corn starch and cold water. Add soy sauce and cornstarch mixture to meat. Boil for 5 minutes.
5. If desired, serve over (low-carb, if can find in the store) rice.
Snickers Bars
Makes 8 servings.
1-8 ounce container sugar free cool whip
1/3 cup chunky peanut butter (Skippy low-carb, if desired)
1/3 cup Grapenuts cereal
1 pkg. fat free, sugar free chocolate pudding mix (dry)
1 cup reduced sugar chocolate frozen yogurt, softened
Mix all ingredients together. Pour into 8-inch by 8-inch pan. Freeze and cut into 8 servings. You can also use cupcake pans and divide into 8 individual servings instead.
Lemon Raspberry Coffee Cake
Makes 8 servings.
1/3 cup Splenda
¼ cup refrigerated fat free egg product
¼ cup oil
2 tablespoons grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon Minute Maid Frozen Lemon Juice Concentrate
1 (8-oz) container fat free lemon yogurt
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2/3 cup low-sugar red raspberry preserves
1. Heat oven to 350 °F. In medium bowl, combine Splenda, egg product, and oil; beat well. Stir in lemon peel , juice, and yogurt.
2. Add flour, baking powder, and baking soda; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened. Spread half of the batter in ungreased 9-inch round cake pan.
3. Reserve 1/3 cup preserves for top of cake. Carefully spread remaining 1/3 cup preserves over batter to within ¼ inch of edge of pan. Spoon remaining batter over top, spreading to cover preserves completely.
Diabet-Eze – An advanced natural supplement designed to address the root causes, not just the symptoms, of diabetes, by balancing your insulin and glucose levels for effective glucose metabolism (blood sugar uptake) and efficient insulin production and secretionas, giving your body and organs the nutrients they need to naturally reduce your body’s deterioration.
Longevity diet
Back in 1935 a study was conducted on mice to find out what would happen to them if they were on a calorie restricted diet. The results were astonishing. The rodents that were given all they wanted to eat every day ended up dying long before the ones that were on a diet that was nutrient rich, but restricted in calories. The rodents that ate less lived longer, so a restricted calorie diet began to be referred to as the Longevity Diet. There was then another study done on primates to see if they would have the same results. The results were the same. This was a 20 year study and the primates that were fed the longevity diet also lived longer than the primates that were not fed a restricted calorie diet.
Even though humans were not followed in regards to the initial longevity diet studies, it is now thought that those who stay on the longevity diet can delay the aging process and live longer too. It is also now the view of many experts that people who eat as many calories as they want every day end up shortening their lifespan. Then there was the Biosphere experiment where people lived in a contained facility and did not leave it for 2 years. Because of extenuating circumstances, they had to severely restrict their daily calorie intake and some interesting health results were observed when the experiment was over. The people that stayed in the biosphere facility had their health profiles done when it was over and they were remarkably healthy. Much to everyone’s surprise, they ended up having very healthy cholesterol and blood sugar levels. The amount of c-reactive protein in their blood, which is responsible for the inflammation that leads to disease, was significantly improved as well.
People who go on the Longevity diet should slowly lower the amount of calories that they eat everyday and not try to suddenly restrict their calories. This is a diet that has to be very nutrient rich. The Longevity diet includes foods like lean meats, fish, lean poultry, vegetables, fresh fruits and whole grains. You are not supposed to eat any foods that contain empty calories like sugar or white flour and processed foods. Sugary foods like cakes, cookies, donuts, candy bars, ice cream, pies etc should be avoided. No sodas, diet or otherwise. No energy drinks and bars. No white breads or biscuits or pastas made with white flour. No white rice. Again, the aim is to eat foods that are nutrient rich so breads should be eaten that are made from whole wheat flour, rye bread, oat bread or breads made from soy flour. Processed foods have empty calories and sugars and salt added so they should be avoided when you are on the Longevity diet also. Whole grains, brown rice and beans are allowed on a calorie restricted diet.
When people go on a longevity diet they will lose significant amounts of body weight. It has already been proven that being overweight can shorten the lifespan of humans. It turns out the reverse may be true as well. A slightly underweight person may have a longer lifespan. However just going on the Longevity Diet is no guarantee that you will live longer. Someone who is considering going on the Longevity Diet should first consult their physician, especially if they are taking prescription medications.
The Longevity Diet aims to lower calorie consumption by 25-30%. The normal calorie consumption for American adults is between 2000 and 3000 calories a day. If you lower that to a diet containing around 1400 calories a day, that is considered calorie restriction. However the type of calories is extremely important. They must be highly nutritious calorie choices. A group has been formed called the Calorie Restriction Society that studies and supports members on the Longevity Diet. They have reported that when they measure the diastolic function of people on the Longevity Diet, the readings have been as low as people who are almost 2 decades younger. People who go on the Longevity Diet are also encouraged to exercise daily to improve their health.
Even though humans were not followed in regards to the initial longevity diet studies, it is now thought that those who stay on the longevity diet can delay the aging process and live longer too. It is also now the view of many experts that people who eat as many calories as they want every day end up shortening their lifespan. Then there was the Biosphere experiment where people lived in a contained facility and did not leave it for 2 years. Because of extenuating circumstances, they had to severely restrict their daily calorie intake and some interesting health results were observed when the experiment was over. The people that stayed in the biosphere facility had their health profiles done when it was over and they were remarkably healthy. Much to everyone’s surprise, they ended up having very healthy cholesterol and blood sugar levels. The amount of c-reactive protein in their blood, which is responsible for the inflammation that leads to disease, was significantly improved as well.
People who go on the Longevity diet should slowly lower the amount of calories that they eat everyday and not try to suddenly restrict their calories. This is a diet that has to be very nutrient rich. The Longevity diet includes foods like lean meats, fish, lean poultry, vegetables, fresh fruits and whole grains. You are not supposed to eat any foods that contain empty calories like sugar or white flour and processed foods. Sugary foods like cakes, cookies, donuts, candy bars, ice cream, pies etc should be avoided. No sodas, diet or otherwise. No energy drinks and bars. No white breads or biscuits or pastas made with white flour. No white rice. Again, the aim is to eat foods that are nutrient rich so breads should be eaten that are made from whole wheat flour, rye bread, oat bread or breads made from soy flour. Processed foods have empty calories and sugars and salt added so they should be avoided when you are on the Longevity diet also. Whole grains, brown rice and beans are allowed on a calorie restricted diet.
When people go on a longevity diet they will lose significant amounts of body weight. It has already been proven that being overweight can shorten the lifespan of humans. It turns out the reverse may be true as well. A slightly underweight person may have a longer lifespan. However just going on the Longevity Diet is no guarantee that you will live longer. Someone who is considering going on the Longevity Diet should first consult their physician, especially if they are taking prescription medications.
The Longevity Diet aims to lower calorie consumption by 25-30%. The normal calorie consumption for American adults is between 2000 and 3000 calories a day. If you lower that to a diet containing around 1400 calories a day, that is considered calorie restriction. However the type of calories is extremely important. They must be highly nutritious calorie choices. A group has been formed called the Calorie Restriction Society that studies and supports members on the Longevity Diet. They have reported that when they measure the diastolic function of people on the Longevity Diet, the readings have been as low as people who are almost 2 decades younger. People who go on the Longevity Diet are also encouraged to exercise daily to improve their health.
Celiac disease diet
A celiac disease diet is a gluten free diet. In fact a Celiac disease diet is a lifetime diet and it is the only way to treat Celiac disease. People who have Celiac disease suffer serious physical and emotional reactions when they eat food containing gluten.
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder of the digestive tract that causes damage to the small intestines. This disease inhibits the body from absorbing nutrients. When someone has this disease their cells in their body fail to communicate properly and an immune response can be set up against your own cells.
If you are an individual who has been diagnosed with Celiac disease you should avoid certain foods that contain gluten. This includes processed foods, certain snacks, frozen French fries, cereal and condiments like mayonnaise and mustard as well as soy sauce. Always read labels and check for gluten when you purchase any foods. You may want to go to a nutritionist and have a special celiac disease diet done for you.
Other foods that contain gluten that you should avoid include:
Bread, pasta and breakfast cereals
Cookies, cakes, pastries, donuts,
Malt vinegar
Some tinned soups and sauces
potato chips, pretzels and similar snacks
mixed vegetable oil can contain wheat-germ oil
several types of candies
most ice creams
any food made from wheat, rye, barley or triticale
foods that have gluten included on the label
People who are sensitive to gluten and who are on a celiac disease diet can drink most beverages except for beer. Beer is made with malted barley or wheat and because of this it does contain gluten. Whisky also has gluten in it and should be avoided. Wine, Tequila, Vermouth, Sherry, Rum, Cider and Port do not contain gluten and are safe to drink when you are on a Celiac disease diet. Bourbon is made from wheat, corn, rye or barely has had the gluten removed when it is distilled so Bourbon is ok for someone who is on a gluten free diet to drink. Read the labels on pre-mixed drinks and liquors to check for glutinous ingredients. Fruit juices are ok to drink as well as coffee, tea, cocoa and most of the carbonated drinks that are on the market.
Foods that you CAN eat on a Celiac Disease diet are plentiful so one does not have to feel too restricted when they are on a gluten free diet. People who have Celiac disease can eat most of the same foods they were eating before they were diagnosed with this autoimmune disease. On a Celiac diet you can eat bread made from potato flour, soy flour, rice flour or bean flour. There are also a lot of pasta products on the market that do not use flours containing gluten.
A celiac disease diet is one that is naturally gluten free. The diet should include such foods as:
fresh eggs
fresh meat
cheese
butter
milk
cream
all fresh vegetable
all fresh fruits
nuts and seeds
jams and jellies
marmalade
honey
sugar
sunflower oil
olive oil
certain brands of chocolate
certain brands of ice cream
The conclusion of those in the medical field is that people who have Celiac disease diet and they should never eat foods that have wheat, rye, barley or oats in them and to avoid all food combinations that has these four gluten filled foods in them. The bottom line is that if you have Celiac disease you should stay on a Celiac disease diet for the rest of your life if you want to enjoy good health and vitality.
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Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder of the digestive tract that causes damage to the small intestines. This disease inhibits the body from absorbing nutrients. When someone has this disease their cells in their body fail to communicate properly and an immune response can be set up against your own cells.
If you are an individual who has been diagnosed with Celiac disease you should avoid certain foods that contain gluten. This includes processed foods, certain snacks, frozen French fries, cereal and condiments like mayonnaise and mustard as well as soy sauce. Always read labels and check for gluten when you purchase any foods. You may want to go to a nutritionist and have a special celiac disease diet done for you.
Other foods that contain gluten that you should avoid include:
Bread, pasta and breakfast cereals
Cookies, cakes, pastries, donuts,
Malt vinegar
Some tinned soups and sauces
potato chips, pretzels and similar snacks
mixed vegetable oil can contain wheat-germ oil
several types of candies
most ice creams
any food made from wheat, rye, barley or triticale
foods that have gluten included on the label
People who are sensitive to gluten and who are on a celiac disease diet can drink most beverages except for beer. Beer is made with malted barley or wheat and because of this it does contain gluten. Whisky also has gluten in it and should be avoided. Wine, Tequila, Vermouth, Sherry, Rum, Cider and Port do not contain gluten and are safe to drink when you are on a Celiac disease diet. Bourbon is made from wheat, corn, rye or barely has had the gluten removed when it is distilled so Bourbon is ok for someone who is on a gluten free diet to drink. Read the labels on pre-mixed drinks and liquors to check for glutinous ingredients. Fruit juices are ok to drink as well as coffee, tea, cocoa and most of the carbonated drinks that are on the market.
Foods that you CAN eat on a Celiac Disease diet are plentiful so one does not have to feel too restricted when they are on a gluten free diet. People who have Celiac disease can eat most of the same foods they were eating before they were diagnosed with this autoimmune disease. On a Celiac diet you can eat bread made from potato flour, soy flour, rice flour or bean flour. There are also a lot of pasta products on the market that do not use flours containing gluten.
A celiac disease diet is one that is naturally gluten free. The diet should include such foods as:
fresh eggs
fresh meat
cheese
butter
milk
cream
all fresh vegetable
all fresh fruits
nuts and seeds
jams and jellies
marmalade
honey
sugar
sunflower oil
olive oil
certain brands of chocolate
certain brands of ice cream
The conclusion of those in the medical field is that people who have Celiac disease diet and they should never eat foods that have wheat, rye, barley or oats in them and to avoid all food combinations that has these four gluten filled foods in them. The bottom line is that if you have Celiac disease you should stay on a Celiac disease diet for the rest of your life if you want to enjoy good health and vitality.
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Raw vegan recipes
Whether you are just converting to veganism or you’ve been part of the vegan community for years, here are some delicious recipes that will satisfy your palate.
Breakfast
Pumpkin Bread
1 cup barley, soaked 2-3 days (rinse daily)
2 cups soft wheat, sprouted 1 day
1 ½ cups fresh pumpkin puree
½ orange
1 teaspoon orange zest
½ teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ cup dates
½ cup raisins
½ cup walnuts, soaked and chopped
Put 1 ½ cups barley & wheat mixture into a blender along with the dates. Puree the pumpkin and orange separately and add to the mixture. Add spices, raisins, walnuts. Mix well. Form into 3 loaves of bread and place on a dehydrator (teflex sheet) at 105 degrees for 4 hours. Remove teflex sheet and continue dehydrating for 4-6 hours.
Chocolate Banana Granola
3 bananas
3 tablespoons ground cocoa
½ teaspoon oil
Sweetener, to taste (optional)
3 cups oats, soaked 6 hours to overnight
2 ounces nuts, any kind, chopped and soaked 6 hours to overnight
1. In a blender, blend the bananas together with the ground cocoa, oil, and sweetener. When mixture is smooth, dump into a bowl with your oats and nuts. Mix thoroughly.
2. Place in the dehydrator at 110 degrees for 12 to 20 hours. About 6-8 hours in, break up the granola. The time depends on your environment, so after 12 hours, start checking the granola frequently.
Raw Pancakes
1 cup ground flax
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 mashed banana
A sprinkle of salt
A sprinkle of cinnamon
Mix all ingredients in a food processor. Make little patties. You can eat now or put them in a dehydrator until warm.
Lunch
Raw “Chicken” Style Sandwich Salad
½ cup sunflower seeds, soaked 3 hours
½ cup cashews, soaked 3 hours
¼ cup pecans, ground
2 inch piece of cucumber
1 tablespoon onion
½ celery stick
1 teaspoon dill
¼ teaspoon curry powder
Juice of ½ lemon
1 teaspoon salt
Ground black pepper, to taste
½ carrot
Pulse all together to a fine texture. Add to your favorite raw bread.
Raw Mac n’ Cheese
½ carrots, shredded
¼ cup nutritional yeast
2 teaspoons olive oil
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground red pepper
½ teaspoon salt
Set the carrots in a bowl. Blend other ingredients until smooth. Pour or scoop over carrots.
Peanut Butter and Banana Wrap
1 leaf lettuce
1 banana
1 tablespoon raw nut butter
1 teaspoon flax seed
Spread the nut butter on leaf lettuce. Sprinkle with flax seed. Wrap banana in leaf lettuce.
Appetizers
Hummus
1 cup chickpeas sprouts (sprouted overnight)
Juice of 1 lemon or lime
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 clove garlic
2 tablespoons raw tahini
Optional seasonings (to taste): cumin, sea salt, chives, paprika, or cayenne pepper
Blend all the ingredients. Add water to thin to desired consistency.
Stuffed Mushrooms
1/3 cup pine nuts
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup fresh cilantro, packed leaves, chopped
1/3 cup fresh basil, packed leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup tomato, chopped
2 tablespoons Braggs
Whole mushrooms
Put all ingredients into a food processor (except tomatoes) and pulse chop several times. Stop to scrape down the sides and repeat. Add the tomatoes and continue to pulse chop until just blended. Keep a texture to apesto, it shouldn’t be a puree. Remove stems from mushrooms and stuff the filling into the cap of the mushroom. Place on a dehydrator sheet at 105 degrees for 2-4 hours.
Corn Chips
4 cups sweet corn, fresh or frozen
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon tomato powder
Chop corn in a food processor until fine. Add seasonings and process until combined. On a dehydrator tray, spread about 1/8” thick. Slice diagonally from left to right into triangles. Dehydrate for about 5 hours.
Dinner
Mashed Potatoes
6 cups chopped cauliflower
¼ cup flax seed oil
Spike all-purpose seasoning, to taste
Process cauliflower in a food processor until grainy. In a large pot, combine the processed cauliflower, oil, and seasoning and cook until heated and combined.
Sunburgers
2 cups sunflower seeds, soaked 6-8 hours
½ cup carrots
½ cup celery
3 green onions, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
¼ cup fresh basil
¼ cup fresh parsley
Process all ingredients in a food processor. Make patties and dehydrate at 105 degrees on a teflex sheet until dry, about 12-24 hours. Turn patties over after 6 hours.
Vegetable Kabobs
4 mushrooms
1 zucchini
½ cauliflower
1 red bell pepper
2 carrots
1 onion
2 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled
2 cloves garlic
½ cup Braggs
2 cups water
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon oregano
Clean and cut the first 6 vegetables into chunks. Blend remaining ingredients and pour over vegetables in a bowl. Marinate overnight in refrigerator. Put onto wooden skewer and dehydrate for 24 hours at 105 degrees.
Drinks
Energizing Smoothie
½ cup filtered water
¼ of a whole pineapple, peeled and cut into pieces
10 strawberries
1 mango, peeled and cut into pieces
1 banana
3 ice cubes
Process in a blender until creamy. Enjoy!
Almond Milk
1 cup soaked almonds
3 cups water
1 vanilla bean, seeds scooped out
3-5 soft pitted dates or other sweetener to taste (honey, stevia, etc.)
Blend the soft almonds with the water until smooth. Strain the mixture through a strainer into a big bowl. Save the almond pulp in a container and put in the refrigerator for later use. Put the almond milk back into the blender and blend in the vanilla and sweetener until smooth. This milk will last in the refrigerator for no more than 5 days. Shake well before using.
Golden Smoothie
2 kiwis, peeled and sliced
1 banana
½ cup orange juice
½ cup frozen mango chunks (or other frozen fruit chunks)
Blend all the ingredients until smooth. If desired, pour over ice cubes when serving.
Dessert
Cinnamon Walnut Turtles
2 cups walnuts
1 cup honey
½ cup cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
In a large bowl, mix honey, cinnamon, and vanilla into a paste. Stir in walnuts until thoroughly coated. Form into small clusters and dehydrate at least 24 hours.
Fig-Raisin Pudding
2 cups 2-day sprouted wheat and rye
1 ½ cups black mission figs, soaked overnight
1 ½ cups raisins, soaked in fig water for 1 hour
Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth.
Simple Apple Dessert
4 red, sweet apples
Cinnamon, to taste
Water
Core the apples and grate 2 of them. Puree the grated apples with some water in a blender. Cut the remaining apples into little cubes and place in a bowl or plate. Pour the pureed apples over the cubes; add some cinnamon and serve.
Breakfast
Pumpkin Bread
1 cup barley, soaked 2-3 days (rinse daily)
2 cups soft wheat, sprouted 1 day
1 ½ cups fresh pumpkin puree
½ orange
1 teaspoon orange zest
½ teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ cup dates
½ cup raisins
½ cup walnuts, soaked and chopped
Put 1 ½ cups barley & wheat mixture into a blender along with the dates. Puree the pumpkin and orange separately and add to the mixture. Add spices, raisins, walnuts. Mix well. Form into 3 loaves of bread and place on a dehydrator (teflex sheet) at 105 degrees for 4 hours. Remove teflex sheet and continue dehydrating for 4-6 hours.
Chocolate Banana Granola
3 bananas
3 tablespoons ground cocoa
½ teaspoon oil
Sweetener, to taste (optional)
3 cups oats, soaked 6 hours to overnight
2 ounces nuts, any kind, chopped and soaked 6 hours to overnight
1. In a blender, blend the bananas together with the ground cocoa, oil, and sweetener. When mixture is smooth, dump into a bowl with your oats and nuts. Mix thoroughly.
2. Place in the dehydrator at 110 degrees for 12 to 20 hours. About 6-8 hours in, break up the granola. The time depends on your environment, so after 12 hours, start checking the granola frequently.
Raw Pancakes
1 cup ground flax
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 mashed banana
A sprinkle of salt
A sprinkle of cinnamon
Mix all ingredients in a food processor. Make little patties. You can eat now or put them in a dehydrator until warm.
Lunch
Raw “Chicken” Style Sandwich Salad
½ cup sunflower seeds, soaked 3 hours
½ cup cashews, soaked 3 hours
¼ cup pecans, ground
2 inch piece of cucumber
1 tablespoon onion
½ celery stick
1 teaspoon dill
¼ teaspoon curry powder
Juice of ½ lemon
1 teaspoon salt
Ground black pepper, to taste
½ carrot
Pulse all together to a fine texture. Add to your favorite raw bread.
Raw Mac n’ Cheese
½ carrots, shredded
¼ cup nutritional yeast
2 teaspoons olive oil
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground red pepper
½ teaspoon salt
Set the carrots in a bowl. Blend other ingredients until smooth. Pour or scoop over carrots.
Peanut Butter and Banana Wrap
1 leaf lettuce
1 banana
1 tablespoon raw nut butter
1 teaspoon flax seed
Spread the nut butter on leaf lettuce. Sprinkle with flax seed. Wrap banana in leaf lettuce.
Appetizers
Hummus
1 cup chickpeas sprouts (sprouted overnight)
Juice of 1 lemon or lime
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 clove garlic
2 tablespoons raw tahini
Optional seasonings (to taste): cumin, sea salt, chives, paprika, or cayenne pepper
Blend all the ingredients. Add water to thin to desired consistency.
Stuffed Mushrooms
1/3 cup pine nuts
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup fresh cilantro, packed leaves, chopped
1/3 cup fresh basil, packed leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup tomato, chopped
2 tablespoons Braggs
Whole mushrooms
Put all ingredients into a food processor (except tomatoes) and pulse chop several times. Stop to scrape down the sides and repeat. Add the tomatoes and continue to pulse chop until just blended. Keep a texture to apesto, it shouldn’t be a puree. Remove stems from mushrooms and stuff the filling into the cap of the mushroom. Place on a dehydrator sheet at 105 degrees for 2-4 hours.
Corn Chips
4 cups sweet corn, fresh or frozen
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon tomato powder
Chop corn in a food processor until fine. Add seasonings and process until combined. On a dehydrator tray, spread about 1/8” thick. Slice diagonally from left to right into triangles. Dehydrate for about 5 hours.
Dinner
Mashed Potatoes
6 cups chopped cauliflower
¼ cup flax seed oil
Spike all-purpose seasoning, to taste
Process cauliflower in a food processor until grainy. In a large pot, combine the processed cauliflower, oil, and seasoning and cook until heated and combined.
Sunburgers
2 cups sunflower seeds, soaked 6-8 hours
½ cup carrots
½ cup celery
3 green onions, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
¼ cup fresh basil
¼ cup fresh parsley
Process all ingredients in a food processor. Make patties and dehydrate at 105 degrees on a teflex sheet until dry, about 12-24 hours. Turn patties over after 6 hours.
Vegetable Kabobs
4 mushrooms
1 zucchini
½ cauliflower
1 red bell pepper
2 carrots
1 onion
2 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled
2 cloves garlic
½ cup Braggs
2 cups water
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon oregano
Clean and cut the first 6 vegetables into chunks. Blend remaining ingredients and pour over vegetables in a bowl. Marinate overnight in refrigerator. Put onto wooden skewer and dehydrate for 24 hours at 105 degrees.
Drinks
Energizing Smoothie
½ cup filtered water
¼ of a whole pineapple, peeled and cut into pieces
10 strawberries
1 mango, peeled and cut into pieces
1 banana
3 ice cubes
Process in a blender until creamy. Enjoy!
Almond Milk
1 cup soaked almonds
3 cups water
1 vanilla bean, seeds scooped out
3-5 soft pitted dates or other sweetener to taste (honey, stevia, etc.)
Blend the soft almonds with the water until smooth. Strain the mixture through a strainer into a big bowl. Save the almond pulp in a container and put in the refrigerator for later use. Put the almond milk back into the blender and blend in the vanilla and sweetener until smooth. This milk will last in the refrigerator for no more than 5 days. Shake well before using.
Golden Smoothie
2 kiwis, peeled and sliced
1 banana
½ cup orange juice
½ cup frozen mango chunks (or other frozen fruit chunks)
Blend all the ingredients until smooth. If desired, pour over ice cubes when serving.
Dessert
Cinnamon Walnut Turtles
2 cups walnuts
1 cup honey
½ cup cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
In a large bowl, mix honey, cinnamon, and vanilla into a paste. Stir in walnuts until thoroughly coated. Form into small clusters and dehydrate at least 24 hours.
Fig-Raisin Pudding
2 cups 2-day sprouted wheat and rye
1 ½ cups black mission figs, soaked overnight
1 ½ cups raisins, soaked in fig water for 1 hour
Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth.
Simple Apple Dessert
4 red, sweet apples
Cinnamon, to taste
Water
Core the apples and grate 2 of them. Puree the grated apples with some water in a blender. Cut the remaining apples into little cubes and place in a bowl or plate. Pour the pureed apples over the cubes; add some cinnamon and serve.
Low glycemic diet
When it comes to healthy eating guidelines, there is quite a variety in them. But one thing that all of these varieties have in common is the key nutritional message of eating low-GI. The Glycemic Index (GI) suggests consuming carbohydrates with a more complex molecular structure, such as starch, rather than consuming the simple ones such as sugar.
This index was formulated about two decades ago during the time when researchers were looking into the dietary recommendations for diabetes induced patients. They came up with the conclusion that carbohydrates like sugar and starch does not resolve the blood-glucose levels in our body. This index is basically an estimation measuring the aftermath of food consumption on our bodies’ blood-glucose levels. It is conventionally measured on a scale of 1 to 100.
After meals, high levels of glucose are induced in our bodies. These are known as glucose spikes which holds the risk of damaging our blood vessels as well as our arteries and they stimulate an excess of insulin as well.
The idea of consuming these low-GI foods suggests avoiding those glucose spikes in our meals which will aid in reducing the risk of heart as well as several other chronic diseases which are the implications of the fluctuations in the blood-glucose levels of our bodies. Its main motive is to reduce the blood-glucose levels significantly in order to enable our bodies to generate a constant cascade of energy in order to stay healthy.
The consumption of high GI foods is discouraged when it comes to weight control for an individual for two reasons. The first reason states that after having a meal containing a high-GI level, the glucose spikes trigger hunger in an individual’s body because he/she is experiencing a highly significant reduction in the glucose level of his/her body after meals for approximately 90 minutes to two hours. As a result, low-GI foods are suggested due to the fact that they help the individual in feeling fuller for a significantly long time period, which in turn helps them to stop looking for snacks on hourly intervals. Secondly, as stated earlier, that the consumption of high-GI foods induces quite a lot of insulin in our body. The consumption of a high-GI diet stimulates a lot of insulin in our body, which actually makes the storage of fat easier and also makes it difficult to burn efficiently.
Experts in this case recommend that a low-GI food should be included in meals, two times a day. This recommendation doesn’t forbid anyone from avoiding high-GI food completely, rather, putting a low-GI item on most meals. Foods such as fruits and vegetables, with the exception of potatoes are recommended to be consumed regularly for their health benefits without thinking about their GI values and only considering their low, medium and high ranges of crucial carbohydrate content in them. Breads, cereals during breakfast, pasta, rice and selecting a couple of food with low-GI content will be adequate for an individual to enjoy the health benefits produced by the meal.
Low-GI foods are essential for diabetics. This is because, unlike the high-GI foods, the low-GI foods disintegrate in the intestines at a slower rate. This enables the release of sugar to be slow, preventing a rush which forces the blood sugar levels to rise, which results in the readings of the blood sugar levels in our bodies to be balanced and uniform. Basically, low-GI means a low level of carbohydrates in certain food. Basmati rice is one of the best examples of this particular index and is actually considered as an exception.
A low glycemic index diet might not be highly significant when it comes to weight loss, even though it does contribute to it eventually, the most important thing that makes people on this particular diet content is that their blood sugar levels and blood pressure are stable and even making their meals more enjoyable and at the same time, healthy.
This index was formulated about two decades ago during the time when researchers were looking into the dietary recommendations for diabetes induced patients. They came up with the conclusion that carbohydrates like sugar and starch does not resolve the blood-glucose levels in our body. This index is basically an estimation measuring the aftermath of food consumption on our bodies’ blood-glucose levels. It is conventionally measured on a scale of 1 to 100.
After meals, high levels of glucose are induced in our bodies. These are known as glucose spikes which holds the risk of damaging our blood vessels as well as our arteries and they stimulate an excess of insulin as well.
The idea of consuming these low-GI foods suggests avoiding those glucose spikes in our meals which will aid in reducing the risk of heart as well as several other chronic diseases which are the implications of the fluctuations in the blood-glucose levels of our bodies. Its main motive is to reduce the blood-glucose levels significantly in order to enable our bodies to generate a constant cascade of energy in order to stay healthy.
The consumption of high GI foods is discouraged when it comes to weight control for an individual for two reasons. The first reason states that after having a meal containing a high-GI level, the glucose spikes trigger hunger in an individual’s body because he/she is experiencing a highly significant reduction in the glucose level of his/her body after meals for approximately 90 minutes to two hours. As a result, low-GI foods are suggested due to the fact that they help the individual in feeling fuller for a significantly long time period, which in turn helps them to stop looking for snacks on hourly intervals. Secondly, as stated earlier, that the consumption of high-GI foods induces quite a lot of insulin in our body. The consumption of a high-GI diet stimulates a lot of insulin in our body, which actually makes the storage of fat easier and also makes it difficult to burn efficiently.
Experts in this case recommend that a low-GI food should be included in meals, two times a day. This recommendation doesn’t forbid anyone from avoiding high-GI food completely, rather, putting a low-GI item on most meals. Foods such as fruits and vegetables, with the exception of potatoes are recommended to be consumed regularly for their health benefits without thinking about their GI values and only considering their low, medium and high ranges of crucial carbohydrate content in them. Breads, cereals during breakfast, pasta, rice and selecting a couple of food with low-GI content will be adequate for an individual to enjoy the health benefits produced by the meal.
Low-GI foods are essential for diabetics. This is because, unlike the high-GI foods, the low-GI foods disintegrate in the intestines at a slower rate. This enables the release of sugar to be slow, preventing a rush which forces the blood sugar levels to rise, which results in the readings of the blood sugar levels in our bodies to be balanced and uniform. Basically, low-GI means a low level of carbohydrates in certain food. Basmati rice is one of the best examples of this particular index and is actually considered as an exception.
A low glycemic index diet might not be highly significant when it comes to weight loss, even though it does contribute to it eventually, the most important thing that makes people on this particular diet content is that their blood sugar levels and blood pressure are stable and even making their meals more enjoyable and at the same time, healthy.
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