GMO foods...food for thought.

Genetically modified foods are linked to toxic and allergic reactions, sick, sterile, and dead livestock, and damage to virtually every organ studied in lab animals. (See summary in Genetic Roulette.) They are banned by food manufacturers in Europe and elsewhere, yet GMOs are present in the vast majority of processed foods in the US.

The five main GM foods are soy, corn, cotton, canola, and sugar beets. Their derivatives are found in more than 70 percent of the foods in the supermarket.

http://www.responsibletechnology.org/GMFree/Home/index.cfm

Add some Anti-Inflamatory food-> GINGER!

Ginger

Overview:

Ginger, the underground stem, or rhizome, of the plant Zingiber officinale has been used as a medicine in Asian, Indian, and Arabic herbal traditions since ancient times. In China, for example, ginger has been used to aid digestion and treat stomach upset, diarrhea, and nausea for more than 2,000 years. Ginger has also been used to help treat arthritis, colic, diarrhea, and heart conditions. In addition to these medicinal uses, ginger continues to be valued around the world as an important cooking spice and is believed to help treat the common cold, flu-like symptoms, headaches, and even painful menstrual periods. Native to Asia where its use as a culinary spice spans at least 4,400 years, ginger grows in fertile, moist, tropical soil.

Ginger Tea: Try this recipe if you have a cold...

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh ginger root (peeled)
  
• 3 cups water
• Agave syrup to taste

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine the ginger root and water, bring to a boil and simmer for ten minutes. Taste and if it tastes too weak, continue simmering; if it tastes too strong add more water. Strain and sweeten with Agave syrup to taste.

Splenda and Fiber? Serious?

Splenda is not natural; it is a chlorinated artificial sweetener. Made from the chemical sucralose, Splenda is manufactured by the selective chlorination of sucrose (table sugar), which converts three of the hydroxyl groups to chlorides.

Now the manufacturers of Splenda have come up with a new marketing strategy. A chemical with "health" benefits. Are you kidding me?

I urge you to know your food. Processed, chemicalized "food", such as Splenda should not be a mainstay of your everyday dietary needs. Fiber should come from natural food sources such as fruits, vegetables, stone ground whole wheat and grains that are grown from the ground and not manufactured in a factory...

Don't give in to the processed food ideology that consumers have come to believe is natural and good for you.


KNOW YOUR FOOD!!!!!

NO Doughnuts!

Call me the anti doughnut trainer, but these things wreak havoc on your health...just say NO to Doughnuts!

Ok people, I understand that making dietary changes is in fact difficult however, you just should not eat DOUGHNUTS! Filled with processed ingredients, trans fat, etc....you just don't need this.

Check the link below to see what you are eating, again know your food!

https://www.dunkindonuts.com/aboutus/nutrition/Product.aspx?Category=Donuts&id=DD-527

Are you breathing?

Many people simply don't breathe...as someone who has had breathing issues such as asthma, allergies, etc., it was vital that I learn how to breathe correctly.

As a dancer, I was never truly educated on the techniques of breathing and the actual patterns of breath. It was only after I was a dedicated student of yoga and running that I was finally able to grasp the concept of understanding breath.

Most people simply breathe from the upper chest area, causing fatigue, anxiety and breathlessness. The only way to truly breathe is from the lower belly or diaphragm which will help to increase oxygen uptake, decrease anxiety and helps to promote a more efficient lymphatic system.

Breathe slower, live longer!

Osteoporosis

What is osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis refers to a loss of bone mass causing the bones to become porous and fragile. Our skeletal frames are constantly being remodeled, with bone tissue being broken down and rebuilt on a regular basis. Bone density (the degree of mineralization of the bone matrix) usually increases until about the age of 30, but after that, trouble can begin. Osteoporosis sets in when more bone is lost than can be rebuilt. Eventually, bones become brittle and easily fractured. There are actually two different types of bone - both of which lose bone mass later in life, but at different times.

Osteoporosis prevention?

• Eat plenty of vegetables and fruit. Potassium, magnesium, vitamin C and beta carotene (found in fruits and vegetables) have been associated with higher total bone mass. A diet rich in vegetables and fruit and moderate in animal protein and grains may minimize the acid-ash residue of the diet.
• Get enough calcium. This mineral is one of the primary constituents of bone, and adequate intakes are necessary for lifelong bone health. Choose non-fat dairy products such as yogurt and non-fat milk. Eat more sardines (with bones), dark green vegetables like collard greens, bok choy and broccoli, whole soy based products like tofu, and calcium-fortified soy milk and orange juice. Consider taking a calcium supplement if you are not eating at least three servings of dairy per day and/or calcium-fortified foods, if you are postmenopausal or if you have a family history of osteoporosis.
• Eat magnesium-rich foods every day, including spinach, tofu, almonds, broccoli and lentils. Pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds are also good sources of magnesium.
• Eat vitamin K-rich foods every day. The best sources are green leafy vegetables (see the calcium-rich greens listed above), but most vegetables are good sources. Talk with your doctor about the effects of vitamin K if you are taking a blood-thinning medication.
• Make sure you get enough vitamin D. I recommend supplementing with 1,000 IU daily for adults.
• Decrease your sodium intake. Avoid salty processed foods and fast food. Don't salt your food before tasting it.
• Limit caffeine intake.
• Avoid alcohol or drink only in moderation.
• Increase weight-bearing activities, such as walking, weight training and calisthenics. Try to do at least 30 minutes of exercise most days of the week.

http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART02720/Osteoporosis.html

Artificial Sweeteners- a Hot Mess!

Try replacing these dangerous sweeteners below with non toxic ajave nectar or stevia. Use stevia if you are looking for a no calorie substitute.


Aspartame (NutraSweet, Equal)
Saccharin (Sweet'N Low, SugarTwin)
Acesulfame K (Sunett, Sweet One)
Sucralose (Splenda) - It is manufactured by the selective chlorination of sucrose (table sugar), in which three of the hydroxyl groups are replaced with chlorine atoms to produce sucralose.