Thursday, September 17, 2015

Liver Cleansing Foods And Procedure



A healthy liver is vital to overall health. No one ever thinks about cleansing the inside of our body. Everyone knows if you don't keep the outside clean, well your friends will all disappear! Think of the inside, because it is very similar, you just can't see it so we don't really think about it until it's too late. Give your a liver a thought as it is very busy these days keeping your blood and systems clean inside you. This is a very simple but powerful cleanse that I have used and recommended for years. It really works! Try it and let me know your thoughts.

Liver Cleanse 

  • 4 oz. of unsweetened cranberry juice (not from concentrate)
  • 1 Tablespoon of Braggs Organic Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1/2 fresh whole lemon (wash the outside well and peel off the yellow peel with a potato peeler leaving the white pith and seeds). 

Blend all ingredients well in a blender and shoot down like a shot of liquor. Drink every am upon rising first thing for about 5 to 7 days. It is recommended to do this once every 2 or 3 months to maintain optimal 

Monday, September 7, 2015

1 word that make up the most excuses of individuals who don't take care of their health






1. Now is not the right time!

2. I am busy I don't have time!

3. It's okay I will eat today then tomorrow I'll be on a diet!

4. Promise I'll exercise tomorrow!

5. I'll enjoy the food today and tomorrow I'll start eating healthy.

6. It's okay I will try a vegan diet but not right now.

7. I am getting fat and heavy! I'll start to exercise tomorrow!

8. I'll eat whatever I want, I am not sick.

"TIME" 1 word that make up the most excuses of individuals who don't take care of their health

Yeah! Some people postpone their diet and exercising because they think they have tomorrow and they think they have a lot of time. It will just come to their realization that they need to be healthy when sickness knock at their door. Sad but true. Don't be the one who makes a lot of excuses because now is the right time! Now is the time.

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Sunday, September 6, 2015

1 life hack that could turn your life around

1 life hack that could turn your life around



DECLUTTER! "Things don't clutter we clutter" - Anne McGurty of Strategize and Organize

Declutter your life starting from the food you eat, from the way you think  up to from the things that really matters to you. Again not all things are important we just clutter sometimes. Our mind clutters, our house clutters, our diet clutters and everything around us becomes a clutter. So DO IT! And start living a healthy and productive life.

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Saturday, September 5, 2015

Keep Your Mind Healthy And The Rest Will Follow.




The hardest part of the journey is in the mind, if you can believe in it, you can achieve it.

"Mindfulness is a state of active, open attention on the present. When you're mindful, you observe your thoughts and feelings from a distance, without judging them good or bad. Instead of letting your life pass you by, mindfulness means living in the moment and awakening to experience." - Psychology Today

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Friday, September 4, 2015

Foods For The Brain

Eating well is good for your mental as well as your physical health. The brain requires nutrients just like your heart, lungs or muscles do. But which foods are particularly important to keep our grey matter happy?

Wholegrains1. Opt for wholegrains

Like everything else in your body, the brain cannot work without energy. The ability to concentrate and focus comes from the adequate, steady supply of energy - in the form of glucose in our blood to the brain. Achieve this by choosing wholegrains with a low-GI, which release glucose slowly into the bloodstream, keeping you mentally alert throughout the day. Opt for 'brown' cereals, wheatbran, granary bread and brown pasta.


Mackerel
2. Eat oily fish

Essential fatty acids (EFAs) cannot be made by the body and must be obtained through diet. The most effective omega-3 fats occur naturally in oily fish as EPA and DHA. Good sources include linseed (flaxseed) oil, soya bean oil, pumpkin seeds, walnut oil and soya beans. They are good for healthy brain function, the heart, joints and general wellbeing. Oily fish contains EPA and DHA in a ready-made form, which enables the body to use it easily. The main sources of oily fish include salmon, trout, mackerel, herring, sardines, pilchards and kippers. Low DHA levels have been linked to a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and memory loss.

Blueberry3. Binge on blueberries

Evidence accumulated at Tufts University in the United States suggests that the consumption of blueberries may be effective in improving or delaying short term memory loss. Widely available, so there's no excuse.



Tomatoes
4. Eat more tomatoes

There is good evidence to suggest that lycopene, a powerful antioxidant found in tomatoes, could help protect against the kind of free radical damage to cells which occurs in the development of dementia, particularly Alzheimer's.


Runners5. Add vitality with vitamins

Certain B vitamins - B6, B12 and folic acid - are known to reduce levels of homocysteine in the blood. Elevated levels of homocysteine are associated with increased risk of stroke, cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease. A study of a group of elderly patients with mild cognitive impairment found that after two years of intervention with high doses of B6, B12 and folic acid there was significantly less brain shrinkage compared to a subset given placebo treatment.

Blackcurrants6. Get a blackcurrant boost

Vitamin C has long been thought to have the power to increase mental agility. One of the best sources of this vital vitamin areblackcurrants.





Pumpkin seeds7. Pick up pumpkin seeds

Just a handful of pumpkin seeds a day is all you need to get your recommended daily amount of zinc, vital for enhancing memory and thinking skills.




Broccoli8. Bet on broccoli

A great source of vitamin K, which is known to enhance cognitive function and improve brainpower.





Sage9. Sprinkle on sage

Sage has long had a reputation for improving memory and although most studies focus on sage as an essential oil, it could be worth adding fresh sage to your diet too.


Walnuts
10. Go nuts

A study published in the American Journal of Epidemiologysuggests that a good intake of vitamin E might help to prevent cognitive decline, particularly in the elderly. Nuts are a great source of vitamin E along with leafy green vegetables, asparagus, olives, seeds, eggs, brown rice and wholegrains.
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Thursday, September 3, 2015

5 Recipe for Healthy Salad Dressings

Healthy Salad Dressings Recipe





Avocado Dressing
3 Ripe avocados, peeled and seeded
1/2 small red onion
1/2 tomato w/ peels on
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
4 tbs pure coconut oil (I use cold pressed, virgin coconut oil)
Pinch Cayenne Pepper
Few sprigs of fresh cilantro
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. sweet basil, fresh if you have it
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. sea salt
Put it all together:
Puree avocados in blender. Add remaining ingredients and 2 tablespoons of spring water. Lightly blend and pour over your salad. Season to taste


Creamy Salad Dressing
4 tbs. almond butter
2 green onions, chopped fine
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 tsp. sweet basil, fresh if you have it
1/4 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. maple syrup
1/4 tsp. sea salt
 Put it all together:
In a glass bottle, add all ingredients and 2 tablespoons of spring water. Shake thoroughly and enjoy!


Lime and Coconut Oil Dressing
1/4 fresh lime, squeezed
1/2 cup coconut oil (I use cold pressed, virgin coconut oil)
1/8 cup spring water
1 tbs. maple syrup
1/4 tsp. sweet basil, fresh if you have it, chopped fine
1/4 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
 Put it all together:
Put all ingredients in a glass bottle
Shake thoroughly and enjoy this delicious and easy salad dressing


Cucumber Dressing
3 med. cucumbers, with skins on
10 almonds, raw, unsalted
4 tbs. pure coconut oil (I use cold pressed, virgin coconut oil)
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup green onions
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/2 tsp. sea salt
1/4 tsp. dill
1-1/2 cup spring water
Few sprigs of cilantro
Put it all together:
Blend 10 almonds in spring water, 2 minutes, high speed
Strain and set liquid aside
Puree cucumbers in blender with almonds
Add coconut oil, lime juice and remaining ingredients
Lightly blend, adding liquid, if needed.  Pour over your salad and enjoy!

Salad Dressing Delight
2 fresh limes squeezed
3 tbs. maple syrup
3 oz. sesame oil
1 oz spring water
1 tsp. sea salt
1/2 tsp. red pepper
Put it all together:
In a glass bottle, add juice of 2 limes, water, maple syrup, sea salt, red pepper, and sesame oil

Shake well and dress your salad!!


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Wednesday, September 2, 2015

3 Things That Also Burn Calories But You Are Not Aware Of



1. Breathing: The body burns about 70 percent of its daily calorie intake when at rest or just breathing alone. 

2. Sleeping: When sleeping you still burn about 63 calories per hour. Why? It's because your body is still working or have to 
continue to keep working even your asleep. Your heart, lungs all your organs continue working no matter what you do.

3. Laughing/Smiling: You lose 20-30% of your calories on smiling. Why? Because your everything rises when you smile or laugh including your heart and metabolism.


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