tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13337276442906371952024-03-13T08:55:14.676-07:00Best Natural StuffAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06542826514602116645noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333727644290637195.post-84797087868105760362016-07-10T04:54:00.001-07:002016-07-10T04:54:51.849-07:00Mayo Free Lemon TunaAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06542826514602116645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333727644290637195.post-88115737360596838062016-06-29T13:59:00.001-07:002016-06-29T13:59:20.628-07:00How to Choose a Fluoride Water Filter<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Most people are aware their water needs filtering but they often miss a key element of the water filtering process, fluoride. It’s so important to find a Fluoride Water Filter. Personally, our family has always filtered our water and thought we were doing a pretty good job. Before our health education, we were using a Brita Pitcher water filter from Walmart. Our families used these growing up and we saw it on TV commercials. We had no idea it didn’t filter fluoride. In fact, we didn’t know we needed a fluoride water filter.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">While researching the Pineal Gland, we stumbled upon the dangers of fluoride and became particularly concerned. Fluoride accumulates in the Pineal Gland and can cause serious damage. This obviously was a deal breaker for us since my husband has a Pineal Cyst in his brain. We soon learned how limited our Brita water filter was at filtering fluoride and started researching what would be the best fluoride water filter options for our family. Brita filters, along with with almost all water filters sold in retail stores, definitely DO NOT remove fluoride. In fact, they don’t actually filter a whole lot. Mainly it just “improves taste” as it states on their box. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Our own bodies are made up of 70% water and our blood is made up of 95% water. It’s only natural we need to drink lots of it to be healthy. But what happens if the water you drink is toxic? Water is such an important and vital part of our survival. Water is a much healthier choice than sugary fruit drinks or sodas, yet few people are aware of what they are actually consuming when they drink water. </span></p>
<h2><strong>Is your water toxic?</strong></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">According to the</span> <a href="http://www.ewg.org/tap-water/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">EWG</span></a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">there are more than 300 plus chemical pollutants in our tap water. T</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">he chemicals that make up these pollutants are so surprising, you’d never imagine you are downing some of these things on a daily basis.</span></p>
<p><em>Chemicals such as:</em></p>
<p><strong>Heavy Metals Lead and Mercury-</strong> Medical and dental facilities produce waste runoff which seeps into the water systems and discharges about 4.4 tons of mercury a year into water treatment centers.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Disinfection Byproducts (DPB’s)-</strong> Water treatment companies use chemicals like chlorine dioxide, chloramines and chlorine to kill disease causing microorganisms in the water. However these same chemicals used to protect us cause a reaction with organic vegetation in the water, forming these</span> <a href="http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/02/07/tap-water-toxins-is-your-water-trying-to-kill-you.aspx"><span style="font-weight: 400;">cancer causing compounds.</span></a></p>
<p><strong>Volatile Organic Chemicals (VOCs)-</strong> Such as chromium-6, benzene, herbicides, pesticides and chlorine and hundred of other compounds that easily turn into vapors and gases.</p>
<p><strong>Pharmaceutical Drugs-</strong> Pharmaceuticals are transferred into water through feces and urine excreted when humans (who take these drugs) go to the bathroom. Water treatment facilities do not filter them out! Crazy Right? We are literally drinking other people’s antibiotics, hormones and numerous other drugs! According to Dr. Joseph Mercola:<a href="http://www.bestnaturalstuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/toxic-water.png"><img class="wp-image-4491 alignright" src="http://www.bestnaturalstuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/toxic-water-300x300.png" alt="toxic water" width="151" height="151" srcset="http://www.bestnaturalstuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/toxic-water-300x300.png 300w, http://www.bestnaturalstuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/toxic-water-150x150.png 150w, http://www.bestnaturalstuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/toxic-water-768x768.png 768w, http://www.bestnaturalstuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/toxic-water-544x544.png 544w, http://www.bestnaturalstuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/toxic-water-120x120.png 120w, http://www.bestnaturalstuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/toxic-water-600x600.png 600w, http://www.bestnaturalstuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/toxic-water-550x550.png 550w, http://www.bestnaturalstuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/toxic-water-1100x1100.png 1100w" sizes="(max-width: 151px) 100vw, 151px" /></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“ The 11 most frequently detected compounds in our drinking water are:</span></p>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Atenolol, a beta-blocker used to treat cardiovascular disease</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Atrazine, an organic herbicide banned in the European Union which has been implicated in the decline of fish stocks and in changes in animal behavior</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Carbamazepine, a mood-stabilizing drug used to treat bipolar disorder</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Estrone, an estrogen hormone secreted by the ovaries and blamed for causing gender changes in fish</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Gemfibrozil, an anti-cholesterol drug</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Meprobamate, a tranquilizer used in psychiatric treatment</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Naproxen, a painkiller and anti-inflammatory linked to increases in asthma incidence</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Phenytoin, an anticonvulsant used to treat epilepsy</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sulfamethoxazole, an antibiotic</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">TCEP, a reducing agent used in molecular biology</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Trimethoprim, another antibiotic”</span></li>
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<h2><strong>Why You Need a Fluoride Water Filter</strong></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Fluoride-</strong> Fluoride is actually ADDED to the water supply. It is not regarded as an essential nutrient, but because of much propaganda regarding its “tooth decay benefits” people overlook the extreme dangers of this chemical. Like its link to thyroid problems, male infertility and production of unsafe arsenic levels. T</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">his article describes</span> <a href="http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/07/20/indian-children-blinded-crippled-by-fluoride-in-water.aspx"><span style="font-weight: 400;">how dangerous fluoride is</span></a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">and says:</span></p>
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<p>In order to understand the long-term dangers of fluoride, it’s important to realize that fluoride is a cumulative poison. Meaning it’s harmful effects won’t be seen right away but they add up over time.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ninety-eight percent of the fluoride you ingest in water is absorbed into your blood through your gastrointestinal tract. From there, it enters your body’s cellular tissues. On average, about 50 percent of the fluoride you ingest each day gets excreted through your kidneys. The remainder accumulates in your teeth and bones, Pineal gland, and other tissues, such as the aorta.”</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Even though over 97% of western Europe rejects the use of fluoridation, over 70% of the US water supply is fluoridated. Seriously? Look at <a href="http://fluoridealert.org/content/water_europe/">this chart</a> which shows that outside the US, only 3% of countries actually use</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">fluoride in their water</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">supply. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2013/05/21/a-brief-history-of-americas-fluoride-wars/">People have been opposing fluoride</a> since it was</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> first introduced in the 1950’s. Fluoridation is a fairly new practice, something which began in our lifetime. Its effects had not begun being studied until the 1990’s so this is now something of real concern. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There are various fluoride water filter systems that can be used to filter your water at home. I encourage you to do your research on each individual source (which is what we did) before eventually choosing the right fluoride water filter based on your needs. </span></p>
<h2>Here’s an overview of different water filter options (I’ll get into the ones which are the best fluoride water filters at the end):</h2>
<p><strong>Granulated Activated Charcoal filters-</strong> These are most commonly used in pitcher filters (like the Brita water pitcher we were using). They remove chlorine and improve the water’s taste, but are not designed to remove disease causing organisms. They do not remove VOCs and definitely do NOT remove fluoride. Brita Granulated Filters Require replacements every 2 months. It’s pretty inconvenient and can add up quickly.</p>
<p><strong>Distilled Water-</strong> Distilled water means the minerals have been evaporated out. The issue with this process is that in turn, water will absorb minerals from the nearest source, your body! The distilled water allows pollutants to remain more concentrated in the water, creating the exact opposite effect of what you’re trying to achieve with filtration.</p>
<p><strong>Bottled Water</strong> -Contrary to what most people think, bottled water is highly unregulated. Even less than tap water! Pretty much anyone can take tap water, bottle and package it and sell it in stores. It’s truly scary. When compared, most bottled water is just tap water with a fancy label. What’s worse, plastic particles get broken down by light, so the longer your bottle is exposed to any type of light, the more plastic is being leached directly into your water. Plastic leaching bottles have become a huge health epidemic that people are just not aware of! There are tons of articles exposing the dangers of plastic water bottles, Google it! They are also wasteful and hazardous to the environment and it just plain costs more to keep purchasing them on a regular basis. <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Here’s why you should use glass to store water.</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Alkaline Water Systems-</strong> In a nutshell, this system uses electrolysis to separate and ionize the water and changes the water’s PH level making it alkaline. Although I believe there is truth in making your body as alkaline as possible, I fell this can be done naturally through the foods you eat. There is a tremendous amount of marketing efforts and marketing material put out by companies that sell these filtration systems. A quick internet search will reveal lots of info on alkaline water filter scams, you can see for yourself, it’s a very controversial subject. All I can say is that these are highly expensive machines sold by multi level marketing companies, which makes me weary of their very steep health claims.</p>
<h2><strong>Best Options for Fluoride Water Filters.</strong></h2>
<p><strong>Reverse Osmosis (RO)</strong> – A filtration system that uses a permeable membrane to filter pollutants from the water. This process removes up to 80% fluoride. RO also separates and filters a high amount of pollutants. The downside is it wastes a lot of water during this process and removes the mineral content of the water. If using one of these systems you would have to find another way to add these minerals back to your water after filtering. The other downside is the replacement filters are quite costly and require replacement more frequently than the next two I will mention. But overall this is still a good option vs the options listed above.</p>
<p><strong>Multi Stage Filters-</strong> These filters remove any and ALL VOC’s, endocrine disruptors, heavy metals, DPB’s pharmaceutical drugs and has a fluoride water filter all in one unit. So there is no need to add additional filters or add minerals back to the water after filtration. It does not require manual re-filling just simply put cup or pitcher under the spigot and use. It is truly a complete system which purifies, sterilizes and re-mineralizes the water for you. Quality does not come without a price. This unit is a bit more pricey than the Berkey unit we use but it is well worth it. It requires under the counter installation and since we rent our apartment, we cannot make interior changes to our unit. I wish we were able to install this in our home because it would save us time re-filling our unit each day. This option also comes with a warranty and does not require a filter change for the first two years. So if your family rents an apartment like ours, you may have to opt for a countertop unit, until home installation is an option for you. But if you are a homeowner and can afford this option, I would definitely recommend a multistage filter. Radiant life has a <strong>16 stage filter</strong> which will be our next purchase, and they also sell other natural products that we use as well.</p>
<h3><strong>The Fluoride Water Filter We Use </strong></h3>
<p><strong>Solid Block Carbon Filters-</strong> Solid block carbon filters have been named by the <a href="https://www3.epa.gov/">EPA</a> as the best option for removing VOC’s, pharmaceuticals, heavy metals and pesticides. This option uses solid block of carbon vs the granulated carbon used with pitcher filters. The solid carbon block attracts the toxic molecules and attaches them to the carbon block’s surface. This allows for literally YEARS of use as the carbon block can be cleaned multiple times before needing replacement. Solid Block Carbon filters are optimal because they filter VOC’s heavy metals, herbicides, pesticides, bacteria, parasites, nitrate and nitrates but still leave the beneficial trace minerals behind so you don’t need to add them back in as with Reverse Osmosis. This is the <strong>fluoride water filter</strong> option we chose, the well renowned, Berkey filter.</p>
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<h3>Why we chose the Berkey:</h3>
<p>The Berkey is gravity fed meaning it requires no electricity to operate and uses gravity to drip down into a lower chamber.</p>
<p>It offers a fluoride water filter attachment (which you purchase separately) to remove the dangerous fluoride from your water. The attachment is called a Berkey PF-2 Fluoride and Arsenic Reduction Element.</p>
<p>It is so effective at filtering, it can even be used to filter, rain water, pond or lake water (Although I don’t know how often we’ll need to do that,still good to know) It’s portable and can be dismantled, so if we do ever need to take it with us when we travel, we can use it for filtering outdoor water.</p>
<p>It was also the most economical out of all the options we looked at. It will seriously save you money on replacement filters. Previously we were changing our Brita pitcher filters every 60 days. The average water filter needs replacement between 3-6 months. Our size Berkey unit lasts up to 3.7 years before the block carbon filters need replacement! Yes, I said <em>years</em>. Rather than purchasing replacement filters, the Berkey’s carbon block can easily be scrubbed down once it’s pores have become saturated. You simply scrub off the top layer with a scotch pad, which removes the top layer of the filter and reveals a clean new layer ready for filtering.</p>
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<h3>Berkey Water System Review</h3>
<p>We have had our Berkey filter for a over a year now and are so grateful for it! Berkey’s come in several different sizes and it depends on what you need for your family. We purchased a travel size Berkey. It worked for us right now since it’s just us two, no kids. Although we do have a big fur baby (Our Dog Bruno) and he gets filtered Berkey water too! I do wish we had gotten one size bigger since we have to fill it a few times a day. We won’t have to replace our unit for another 2 1/2 years, but we are definitely going to upgrade to a larger size later on. We replace our separate fluoride water filters on amazon about every 7 months. But the black carbon block filters just need a scrub and they are still good to go. This has definitely been the best fluoride water filter for our family and we have no complaints. If you want to learn more check out the Berkey website. They have lots of pictures, videos, brand comparisons and FAQ’s.</p>
<p>I encourage you to educate yourself, take time to research these subjects discussed because water quality is vital to your health and such a huge part of our daily lives.</p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sources:</span> <a href="http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2015/08/12/toxic-drinking-water.aspx"><span style="font-weight: 400;">http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2015/08/12/toxic-drinking-water.aspx</span></a></p>
<p><a href="https://toxtown.nlm.nih.gov/text_version/chemicals.php?id=31"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://toxtown.nlm.nih.gov/text_version/chemicals.php?id=31</span></a></p>
<p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VOC_contamination_of_groundwater"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VOC_contamination_of_groundwater</span></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.mercola.com/article/water.htm"><span style="font-weight: 400;">http://www.mercola.com/article/water.htm</span></a></p>
<p><a href="http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/07/20/indian-children-blinded-crippled-by-fluoride-in-water.aspx"><span style="font-weight: 400;">http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/07/20/indian-children-blinded-crippled-by-fluoride-in-water.aspx</span></a></p>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06542826514602116645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333727644290637195.post-55753780389608461822016-06-24T12:56:00.001-07:002016-07-24T22:23:55.825-07:00Oven Baked Chicken Garam MasalaThe name just doesn’t do it justice. This chicken bake is brimming with spices. It’s so simple yet tastes like it should take hours to pack in so much flavor. This type of chicken cut allows for the flavor to seep into the grooves and is easily absorbed by the extra juicy chicken thigh meat. The surrounding veggies will melt in your mouth from the grass fed butter. And the herbs will seal the deal. We just cant get enough of Garam Masala.<br />
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Garam Masala is an Ayurvedic Indian spice chock full of health benefits. It’s made with ground cumin, ground coriander, ground cardamom, black pepper, ground cinnamon, ground cloves and ground nutmeg so you can imagine just how warm and flavorful this is going to get! A full blend of sweetness, spice and warmth. Incorporating this spice into your meals not only is delicious but can lower blood sugar levels, promote weight loss, help with digestive processes and even alleviate pains.<br />
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We try to eat as many cruciferous vegetables as possible because of their <a href="http://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/diet/cruciferous-vegetables-fact-sheet">anti-cancer properties</a>. At first it was a bit challenging figuring out how to cook foods we’d never even eaten before, like red cabbage. But we soon found some great recipes which are now always on the menu at our house. So if you aren’t already eating red cabbage here’s a few reasons to start.<br />
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<strong>Vitamin C</strong> – Powerful antioxidant which reduces inflammation in the body and produces collagen for healthy skin, muscle and tissue.<br />
<strong>Beta Carotene</strong>– Converts into Vitamin A, producing a number of benefits like decreasing the risk of macular degeneration and protection against sun damage.<br />
<strong>Vitamin K and Calcium</strong>-Protects teeth and regulates bone mineralization preventing osteoporosis.<br />
<strong>Insoluble fiber</strong> – Promotes healthy digestion and management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome<br />
<strong>Glucosinolates</strong>– Reduces inflammation, combats bacteria and helps inhibit growth of cancer cells and carcinogens.<br />
Besides being a powerhouse of super healthy, cancer fighting ingredients, this red cabbage recipe just tastes plain good! Serves as a great side dish to any home cooked meal.<br />
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<em>The National Cancer Institute: </em><a href="http://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/diet/cruciferous-vegetables-fact-sheet">http://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/diet/cruciferous-vegetables-fact-sheet</a><br />
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Growing up in Miami, I learned how to cook foods that consisted of different flavors and tastes and I am so thankful for that. I looooove me some latin food and love me some Sazon. But to my friends and family… I hate to break it to you guys, but Abuela didn’t cook with Sazon Completa. She probably didn’t use Goya, Adobo or Badilla spices from a bottle, and what I’m about to share with you might make you not want to either.<br />
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Just to keep things simple, MSG in seasoning is BAD. Real bad. It can cause serious neurological damage to adults, children and even unborn babies. For years food companies have been hiding it in more foods than you can imagine, under <a href="http://blog.fooducate.com/nutrition-101/quick-food-facts/the-many-names-of-monosodium-glutamate/">other msg names</a> and sometimes its even listed right there on the label. But you’ll never know unless you check.<br />
After a meal containing MSG some people can experience mild symptoms of:<br />
<ul>
<li>Diarrhea</li>
<li>Stomach cramps</li>
<li>Runny or stuffy nose,</li>
<li>Itchiness of the skin</li>
<li>Itchy and Watery Eyes</li>
<li>Hives or reddish bumps</li>
<li>Swelling of the mouth or itchy throat</li>
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Maybe you haven’t felt any of those before. But have you even been eating some type of snack and you felt like you just couldn’t stop? Like, It was so addicting you kept eating till you were stuffed. Well, that probably contained hidden MSG.<br />
Like <em>Pringles</em>…Remember their old TV commercials? Once you pop you cant stop? Well they were somewhat honest in their ads, they just didn’t tell you why you can’t stop.<br />
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When I first learned about these hidden ingredients, I immediately went into my kitchen and checked to see if I had any food with this stuff in it. The first cabinet I opened happened to be my spice cabinet. I was mortified.<br />
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Every single bottle (not exaggerating) I had in there had some kind of MSG in it. Not even one type of msg free spices. Some actually even listed the words Monosodium glutamate. The main culprit in my cabinet… you guessed it, my two beloved seasonings, Sazon Completa and Sazon Goya. Why was this a problem? Well to start it can potentially cause:<br />
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<li>Fatigue</li>
<li>Migraines</li>
<li>Autism</li>
<li>ADHD</li>
<li>Diabetes</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Obesity</span></li>
<li>Seizures, Strokes and Heart Attacks</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Abnormal neural development</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Arthritis</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Alzheimer’s/Dementia</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Parkinson’s and Huntington’s disease</span></li>
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<span style="font-weight: 400;">The main problem was that my husband had just been diagnosed with a serious neurological brain issue. And needless to say we didn’t want to be sprinkling our food with stuff that damages your brain cells! We needed some MSG free spices, ASAP. So we threw away ALL of our seasonings along with all the other condiments we had in our fridge (look in your own fridge I dare you)…and never turned back. Trust me it was hard, but when you have a loved one that has a medical condition, your perspective drastically changes. </span>So what <strong><em>DO </em></strong>you season your food with?<br />
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MSG Free Spices</h2>
Most of us work full time, and it seems so much easier to buy a bottle of Sazon completa to season your meals. But like I said earlier, Abuela didn’t do that, and you shouldn’t either. In fact, she probably did it the <em>best natural</em> way using MSG free spices and made un Sofrito ( a mix of tomatoes, onions, peppers, garlic, and herbs.) and now that’s what we do.<br />
<span style="font-weight: 400;">So if now you don’t know what the heck to use without your beloved Adobo…here’s some ideas for natural spices to cook with.<strong> </strong>We season our food with herbs like chopped onions, garlic, oregano, rosemary, thyme, dill and more. We also use fresh ground spices like turmeric, paprika, Himalayan sea salt, cayenne pepper, and so many others. You can buy fresh herbs in the supermarket and spices that are not pre-mixed (meaning they contain only one ingredient). Just be sure to read the label to make sure there are no added preservatives. See my post on <strong>neurotoxins in old herbs and spices</strong> and why you don’t need your spices to be preserved. Trust me, its worth it to keep buying fresh ones.</span><br />
<span style="font-weight: 400;">Besides if you read the labels on most of the seasoning mixes you have in your cabinet right now, they are simply dried/powdered versions of the same onion, garlic and the herbs I listed above. (They just add preservatives and MSG…yum!)</span><br />
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Here’s how you can make your own version of the little orange packets of Sazon Goya:<br />
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1 Tbs Ground Cumin<br />
1 Tbs Oregano<br />
1 Tbs Paprika<br />
3 Cloves Chopped Garlic<br />
1 Tbs Coriander (or 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro)<br />
1 Tbs pink Salt (Himalaya or Celtic Sea Salt is best)<br />
<span style="font-weight: 400;">1 Tsp Turmeric (Optional But super good for you) </span><br />
<span style="font-weight: 400;">Are you thinking… no way I have time to chop up all those vegetables and herbs! I promise with the <strong>right tools</strong> , you’ll find it not only to be quick and easy but your food will taste much more flavorful. And MORE importantly, Abuela would be proud!</span><br />
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Sources: <a href="http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/04/21/msg-is-this-silent-killer-lurking-in-your-kitchen-cabinets.aspx" target="_blank">http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/04/21/msg-is-this-silent-killer-lurking-in-your-kitchen-cabinets.aspx</a><br />
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<p>MSG is a flavor enhancer, it can trick the brain into thinking bad tasting food, tastes good and it’s extremely addictive. Most people associate this ingredient with Chinese food or extra salty seasonings which is true, but it’s used in much more these days. Once manufactures discovered it’s addictive powers, its popularity skyrocketed and MSG is now used worldwide as a flavor enhancer in thousands of products. You may have heard of it already because in the last few years, MSG has gotten tons of bad press for its damaging effects. So, what does msg do to you? Why should you care?</p>
<p>Despite what food labels say, it is in just about every delicious tasting snack you can think of! What is msg found in? Almost all processed foods contain it, meaning fast food and even packaged food food items you find in the grocery store. You’re not going to like this one, but most all restaurant food contains it. I know, bummer right? Sure the food looks delicious and well presented when it comes out on your plate, but do you really know what types of products they use to make that food? Restaurants buy in bulk and use lots of packaged, boxed and canned ingredients. Another shocker, just about all the spices you have in your cabinet contain msg as well right in there with all those preservatives. Msg in seasoning is bad, real bad. I’ve mentioned it before and you can read more on that <strong>here.</strong> So what does msg do to you? <strong> </strong>Lets get down to it.</p>
<h2><strong>What does MSG do to you?</strong></h2>
<p>MSG is a brain stimulant and an excitotoxin. MSG acts as a chemical transmitter that permits brain cells to communicate. But what does msg do to you that can cause permanent damage? There are so many msg side effects it’s a bit frightening and most people don’t realize the severity of this hidden seasoning. What it does is, it damages the brain by over exciting your brain’s cells to the point that they burn out and die! It affects both your brain’s neurotransmitters and their pathways. The body’s reacts to MSG intake by triggering insulin, fat storage, adrenaline, and food cravings. (Which is why it is so addictive.. and why you can’t stop eating from that bag of seasoned Doritos)</p>
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<p>MSG is terrible, to say the least. Not only for adults but especially for children under the age of 12, since their blood brain barrier hasn’t developed all the way. This means MSG can travel straight up into their brain. This is why it’s so important to read the ingredients on the snacks you give to your kids! Even if you don’t have kids, if you’re thinking about it or are pregnant, these chemicals also cross the placental barrier. This can damage the brains of unborn children.</p>
<p>Now you might be thinking I don’t use a lot of salty seasoning, so I don’t have to be worried about MSG in my food. Statistics show <span style="font-weight: 400;">that processed foods make up over 70% of the standard american diet. So you may want to start taking this information seriously, it’s in much more food than you think.</span></p>
<h2><strong>Why is MSG bad for you?</strong></h2>
<p>MSG is attributed to several neurological disorders like: <span style="font-weight: 400;">Migraines, A</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">rthritis, A</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">utism, </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">ADHD, </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Problems with Neural development, </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Parkinson’s disease, </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Alzheimer’s, D</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">ementia, S</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">eizures, St</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">roke, H</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">eart attack, E</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">ndocrine disruptors, F</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">atigue, B</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">lurred vision, O</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">besity and D</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">iabetes. (</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Just to name a few.)</span></p>
<h2><strong>How manufacturers hide MSG</strong></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">To combat it’s bad rap, the FDA found a loophole when it comes to informing consumers about MSG on food labels.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">FDA requirements state:</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A food manufacture does not have to list MSG on the label unless the “added ingredient” is 99% pure MSG. “</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Did I mention MSG is in almost every processed food you eat? I’m serious that crap is in EVERYTHING! Of course it’s not just going to be listed on the ingredient label as MSG. There are over 40 separate ingredients that food manufactures use, and they all have MSG in them.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Here’s the technical mumbo-jumbo: Monosodium glutamate contains the non-essential amino acid: glutamic acid. What companies do is they process the the existing proteins within the food to create free glutamic acids without adding pure MSG. </span>This way they don’t have to list it on their labels because their “added ingredient” is now less than 99% pure MSG. Food Manufacturers just hide they MSG in other glutamic acids so you can’t see it. Very clever.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Be especially careful with labels that advertise things like “no added MSG”. Just think about it, all that means is they didn’t add any EXTRA .But if you read the ingredients you’ll probably find one of the other forms of MSG in there. </span>Here’s what to look for on your food labels.</p>
<h3> <span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Other names for MSG on labels</strong></span></h3>
<p><em>These ingredients most definitely have MSG in them:</em></p>
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<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Glutamic acid </span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Glutamate </span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Monosodium glutamate</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Monopotassium glutamate </span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Calcium glutamate </span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Monoammonium glutamate </span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Magnesium glutamate </span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Natrium glutamate</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Anything “hydrolyzed”</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Any “hydrolyzed protein”</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Calcium caseinate</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sodium caseinate</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Yeast extract</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Torula yeast</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Yeast food, Yeast nutrient</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Autolyzed yeast</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Gelatin</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Textured protein</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Whey protein</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Whey protein concentrate</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Whey protein isolate</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Soy protein</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Soy protein concentrate</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Soy protein isolate</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Anything “protein”</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Anything “protein fortified”</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Soy sauce</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Soy sauce extract</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Anything “enzyme modified”</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Anything containing “enzymes”</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Anything “fermented”</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Anything containing “protease”</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Vetsin</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ajinomoto</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Umami</span></li>
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<p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">These ingredients often contain or produce MSG: </span></em></p>
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<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Carrageenan </span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bouillon and broth </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Stock</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Any “flavors” or “flavoring”</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Natural flavor</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Maltodextrin</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Oligodextrin</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Citric acid,</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Citrate</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Anything “ultra-pasteurized”</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Barley malt</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Malted barley</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Brewer’s yeast</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Pectin </span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Malt extract</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Seasonings</span></li>
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<p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">These ingredients are suspected of containing or creating sufficient processed MSG:</span></em></p>
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<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Corn starch </span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Corn syrup </span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Modified food starch </span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lipolyzed butter fat </span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dextrose</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Rice syrup</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Brown rice syrup </span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Milk powder</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Reduced fat milk (skim; 1%; 2%) </span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">most things “low fat” or “no fat” </span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">anything “enriched”</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">anything “vitamin enriched”</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">anything “pasteurized”</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Annatto</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Vinegar</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Balsamic vinegar</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Certain amino acid chelates (Citrate, aspartate, and glutamate are used as chelating agents with mineral supplements.)</span></li>
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<p>And for all you health foodies out there, I recently learned that Braggs Liquid Aminos also is a form of MSG. I will be writing another post on that, but in the meantime look it up for yourself and see what you find. Very interesting stuff.</p>
<p>So I know this is a lot of information, and no you don’t have to memorize that entire list of ingredients, just try to follow these simple points:</p>
<p><strong>First and Foremost:<em> </em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em>READ YOUR LABELS!</em></strong></p>
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<li><strong>If a label has a long list of complicated ingredients –</strong>It probably has MSG in it.</li>
<li><strong>If the food is extra salty-</strong> It probably has MSG in it.</li>
<li><strong>If you are eating fast food or processed food –</strong>It probably has MSG in it.</li>
<li><strong>Don’t trust something just because it’s sold in a health food store or claims to be “all natural”. All natural product labels can be marketing scams. The US allows “natural flavors” to include protein hydrolysates which can contain up to 20% MSG by weight. </strong></li>
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<p>For more info on MSG, <a href="http://www.naturalnews.com/020550.html#">this article</a> by N<em>atural News</em> features an awesome interview with Dr. Russell Blaylock. He has become an advocate against MSG and its detrimental health effects and if you have some time, I definitely recommend reading it.</p>
<p>So, what does msg do to you ? It causes brain damage, obesity and adverse reactions. But don’t make yourself crazy. Yes MSG is in a lot of food, but what we try to do is just continue to eat the best most natural food available. Meaning organic if possible, no fast food or processed food and mostly fresh fruits and veggies. Take small steps at a time and the very first one is to just start reading the labels of foods and products before you buy and educate yourself about what you are putting into your body. I guarantee just by doing that you’re heading in the right direction.</p>
<p>Sources:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.truthinlabeling.org/hiddensources.html">http://www.truthinlabeling.org/hiddensources.html</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.realfoodwholehealth.com/2011/05/excitotoxins-msg-and-hidden-names/">http://www.realfoodwholehealth.com/2011/05/excitotoxins-msg-and-hidden-names/</a></p>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06542826514602116645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333727644290637195.post-68443666416135839032016-02-02T14:54:00.001-08:002016-02-02T14:54:53.337-08:00How to do a 3 day Juice Cleanse<p>Doing a 3 day Juice Cleanse is so majorly important for your health not just as a one time detox for the body, but should also be implemented on a daily basis. Almost all of the professionals from podcasts that I listen to (not just health professionals but many successful entrepreneurs and celebrities), talk openly about how they have added juicing into their morning routines. Why is juicing so important? Check out my article on the health benefits of juicing <strong>here</strong> but the main keys to keep in mind are:</p>
<p>It gives your digestive system a break and a chance to rest that it almost NEVER gets. Think about all the energy it takes you body to break down food and how many times a day it has to repeat this process. This frees up energy to do other tasks like healing, re-generating and fat burning.</p>
<p>Secondly, Live Juices ,which come from freshly squeezed fruits or veggies, contain active enzymes which act as catalysts used to provide nutrients to your body<span style="font-weight: 400;">. These nutrients are powerhouses that prevent cellular damage and disease. By drinking a fresh juice , its almost as if you are injecting these nutrients straight into your blood stream within a few minutes. </span></p>
<p>There are so many juice cleanses out there it is easy to get overwhelmed. I remember when we first started juicing we spent so much unnecessary money because I was looking up all kinds of different recipes that required multiple fruits and vegetables and wanted to try ones that sounded good etc. But when you get home and you have 10 different fruits you have to peel and clean and juice and mix together and read all the recipes just to make ONE juice, it gets so complicated its actually discouraging. Now I just make sure to do only recipes with very few ingredients maybe 3-4 fruits or veg per juice. Keep life simple!</p>
<p>Not to mention that there is so much information out there on juicing and so many people wanting you to buy their pre-packaged programs, of course they want to tell you to do a 10 day cleanse….more money for them! I have concluded for our family, and our health, its best to take it nice and easy. Not eating solid food for one day alone is hard enough. Ease your body into this change and introduce it to this wonderful healing process with a simple start, for us that means a 3 day juice cleanse.</p>
<p>Here’s how to do a 3 day juice Cleanse</p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tips*</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">WASH Vegetables in cold water, use vegetable brush to scrub or cloth and dry vegetables before juicing- VERY IMPORTANT to remove bacteria.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Remove Skins from Any Waxed Vegetable like Cucumbers </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Do not Juice the Cores of Apples or Seeds( They contain cyanide which is poisonous to humans)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Cut off Ends of Fruits/Veggies like carrot tops, lemon rinds, cucumber ends, bottom of stalks)</span></p>
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<p>*For water consumtion: In the morning I prepare a large gallon/ glass container of water and give myself a goal of how many of these containers or how many glasses I will drink</p>
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<p><b><i>DAY ONE</i></b></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Start off the morning by boiling water…</span> Drink at least 1 glass of warm water with lemon</p>
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<p><b>Juice 1-</b></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">1 Cucumber</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">1 Lemon</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">1 Handful of Parsley</span></p>
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<p>1 Tea</p>
<p>Lots of Water</p>
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<p><b>Juice 2-</b></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">3 Romaine Lettuce Leaves</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">3 Red Kale Leaves</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">2 Valencia Oranges</span></p>
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<p>1 Tea</p>
<p>Water</p>
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<p><b>Juice 3-</b></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bunch Green Grapes</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bunch Dandelion leaves ( or dark green leafy veg)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">One Granny Smith Apple</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Drink More Water</span></p>
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<p><b>Juice 4-</b></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">3 Romaine Lettuce Leaves</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">1 Pink/Red Apple ( Gala Apple, Fuji or Red Delicious)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">2 Whole Carrots</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Drink More Water</span></p>
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<p><b>Juice 5-</b></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Handful of Lacinato Kale</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">2 Celery Stalks</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">1 inch of Ginger</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">One Green Apple</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">One Lemon</span></p>
<p>One Tea Before Bed ( Licorice Tea is sweet.. I really like it as bedtime sweet)</p>
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<p><b><i>DAY 2</i></b></p>
<p>Start off the morning boil water…</p>
<p>Drink warm water with lemon</p>
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<p><b>Juice 1-</b></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">1 Apple of Choice</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">3 Leaves Romaine Lettuce</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">2 Celery Sticks</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">½ Lemon</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">1 Cucumber</span></p>
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<p><b>Juice 2</b></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">1 Cucumber</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">1 Apple</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">2 Stalks Celery</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">1 inch Ginger</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">½ Lemon</span></p>
<p> </p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tea</span></p>
<p>Water</p>
<p> </p>
<p><b>Juice 3</b></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">1 Apple</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">3 Leaves Kale</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">2 Leaves Swiss Chard</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">1 Lemon</span></p>
<p> </p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tea</span></p>
<p>Water</p>
<p> </p>
<p><b>Juice 4</b></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">3 Leaves Bok Choy</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">1 Cucumber</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Handful Parsley</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">1 Lemon</span></p>
<p> </p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tea</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Water</span></p>
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<p><b>Juice 5</b></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">3 Carrots</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">2 Apples</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">1 Inch Ginger</span></p>
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<p><b><i>Day 3</i></b></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">On this last day I would evaluate how much fruit/vegetables you have left then based on which vegetables remain… Google specific recipes for what you have left over. </span>For example if you have excess of lemons and kale then google search: lemon kale juice recipe and look at what comes out in the results to find a new recipe.<br />
<span style="font-weight: 400;">Just make sure you continue to drink at least 5 juices or more as meals and consume a lot of water as you have in the previous two days. </span></p>
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<p>It is important to remember after doing a juice cleanse, although you will be ravenously hungry, remember to introduce solid food slowly back into your system by first eating fruits and then a very light meal like a salad or soup. Try to follow this the following day and then try some solid food in small amounts to see how you feel.</p>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06542826514602116645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333727644290637195.post-74882337690571603222016-01-27T20:29:00.001-08:002016-01-27T20:29:09.137-08:00Coconut Chickpea Curry<p>This chickpea curry is so good you may even forget its a health food. There’s many reasons to include chickpeas in your diet. This one might surprise you, chickpeas are actually good for your gut! You’ve probably heard that they are a great source of protein (only a half cup of chickpeas gives you you 7 grams of protein and 8 grams of fiber). But did you know chickpeas are low in natural sugars and high in prebiotic fibers which feed the good bacteria in your stomach? This is great news for us, as we are trying to heal our own symptoms from possible “<strong>leaky gut syndrome</strong>“. Chickpeas also contain a healthy heaping of minerals and nutrients such as magnesium, zinc, Vitamin K, folate, manganese, phosphate, calcium and potassium.</p>
<p>This recipe also calls for coconut milk, another aid to your digestive system. <strong>Coconut Milk</strong> contains Lauric acid, which is converted in the body into something called monolaurin, a super powerful antiviral and antibacterial compound that destroys all kinds of “bad little buggers” in your tummy; like yeast for example. Particularly candida yeast which lives in your digestive track. <strong>Coconut oil</strong> is extremely beneficially for this as well, along with hundreds of other uses for it, but that’s a whole nother’ topic which you can read about for hours.</p>
<p>And lastly the spices in this recipie. Ahhh.. <strong>Garam Masla</strong>. A common spice in Indian dishes, Garam Masala is an <strong>Ayurvedic Spice</strong> which is known for its many health benefits. Ayurveda is am ancient practice developed thousands of years ago in India and is said to be the “oldest healing science”. Ayurvedic medicine uses herbal remedies, breathing techniques, and food to help keep the body in balance. Definitely some <em>best natural stuff</em>. Anyway back to spices. This stuff is amazing. It lowers blood sugar levels, promotes weight loss, increases ability to absorb vitamins and much more. It’s literal translation is ” hot spice blend”. Don’t worry this chickpea curry is not spicy but the flavor itself can be described as warm…you’ll have to try it for yourself.</p>
<p>Since moving to Atlanta our life in relation to food has drastically changed. Not only have we been blessed with a new way to access healthy foods on a budget which we never could have imagined. Two words, farmers markets. Atlanta is such a diverse city full of incredible people and cultures and we’ve gotten a chance to explore it all. There’s a large Indian population here and we’ve been diving more into Indian food and experimenting with it in all its glory. In the past I’ve always heard of Indian food spoke of in such a “taboo” like manner, or it was joked about sending you to the bathroom. But this couldn’t be farther from the truth! Indian food brings to the table dishes that incorporate so many different herbs and spices; which are not only healing but simply delicious! Here’s one of our favorites, this chickpea curry is such a “feel good” meal and if you enjoy subtle hints of coconut with your curry, you’ll love this!</p>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06542826514602116645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333727644290637195.post-50683183272646349882016-01-25T14:53:00.001-08:002016-01-25T14:53:50.363-08:00Baked Coconut BeetsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06542826514602116645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333727644290637195.post-35848325916652312072015-12-16T11:51:00.001-08:002015-12-16T11:51:56.917-08:00Ancient Egyptian Scrolls Document Natural Herbs and Holistic Medicine That Saved Lives and Cured Disease<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">
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Egyptian
medicine is some of the oldest ever documented. From the 33rd century
BC until the Persian invasion in 525 BC, Egyptian medical practice
remained consistent in its highly advanced methods for the time. Homer
even wrote in the Odyssey: “In Egypt, the men are more skilled in
medicine than any of human kind,” and “The Egyptians were skilled in
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The
Edwin Smith papyrus is still benefiting modern medicine, and is viewed
as a learning manual. Treatments consisted of ailments made from animal,
vegetable, fruits and minerals. But the Ebers Papyrus is the most
voluminous record of ancient Egyptian medicine known. The scroll
contains some 700 remedies including empirical practice and observation.
The papyrus actually contains a “treatise on the heart,” which
recognizes the heart as the center of the blood supply, with vessels
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Even
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chapters. The Egyptians were treating intestinal disease and parasites,
eye and skin problems, and even abscesses and tumors.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Remedies from the ancient Ebers Papyrus scrolls:</b></div>
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• Aloe vera was used to alleviate burns, ulcers, skin diseases and allergies</div>
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• Basil was written up as heart medicine</div>
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• Balsam Apple (Apple of Jerusalem) was used as a laxative and as a liver stimulant</div>
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• Bayberry was prescribed for diarrhea, ulcers and hemorrhoids</div>
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• Caraway soothed digestion and was a breath freshener</div>
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• Colchicum (citrullus colocynthus or meadow saffron) soothed rheumatism and reduced swelling</div>
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• Dill was recognized for laxative and diuretic properties</div>
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• Fenugreek was prescribed for respiratory disorders and to cleanse the stomach and calm the liver and pancreas</div>
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• Frankincense was used for throat and larynx infections, and to stop bleeding and vomiting</div>
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• Garlic was given to the Hebrew slaves daily to give them vitality and strength for building the pyramids</div>
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• Licorice was utilized as a mild laxative, to expel phlegm, and to alleviate chest and respiratory problems</div>
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• Onion was taken to prevent colds and to address cardiovascular problems (How did they know?)</div>
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• Parsley was prescribed as a diuretic</div>
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• Thyme was given as a pain reliever and Tumeric for open wounds</div>
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• Poppy was used to relieve insomnia, as an anesthetic, and to deaden pain</div>
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• Coriander was taken as a tea for urinary complaints, including cystitis</div>
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Pomegranate root was strained with water and drunk to address “snakes of
the belly” (tapeworms). The alkaloids contained in pomegranate
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06542826514602116645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333727644290637195.post-22067421121763884332015-12-14T22:09:00.001-08:002016-02-03T17:41:02.211-08:00BAM! Chipotle goes 100% non-GMO; flatly rejecting the biotech industry and its toxic food ingredients <a href="http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/articles/Chipotle-GMOver-it.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/articles/Chipotle-GMOver-it.jpg" height="210" width="400" /></a>The free market victories against the sleazy biotech industry are coming
at a rapid pace now, and the latest announcement is a real game
changer: Chipotle Mexican Grill has outright rejected all GMOs and, as
of today, is now serving <b>all non-GMO ingredients</b> in its foods.<br />
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"When it comes to our food, genetically modified ingredients don't make the cut," says an <a href="http://chipotle.com/gmo">official announcement on the Chipotle website</a>.
"...<br />
[T]he food we serve should be made with ingredients raised with
care for animals, farmers, and the environment. We're doubtful that the
GMO ingredients that used to be in our food meet these criteria." Words from Steve Ells very closely mirror the clean food mantra that <a href="http://www.naturalnews.com/">Natural News</a> has been advocating for years. He says, quoted in the <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/27/business/chipotle-to-stop-serving-genetically-altered-food.html?_r=0">New York Times</a>:<br />
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<i>This
is another step toward the visions we have of changing the way people
think about and eat fast food... Just because food is served fast
doesn't mean it has to be made with cheap raw ingredients, highly
processed with preservatives and fillers and stabilizers and artificial
colors and flavors.</i><br />
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Well said, Steve. You get it. Your customers get it. Your shareholders might even get it, too: people want clean food, transparent supply lines, ethical treatment of animals and no GMOs! "While
some studies have shown GMOs to be safe, most of this research was
funded by companies that sell GMO seeds and did not evaluate long-term
effects," says the Chipotle website. "Evidence suggests that GMOs
engineered to produce pesticides or withstand powerful chemical
herbicides damage beneficial insect populations and create herbicide
resistant super-weeds."<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">For the first time, Natural News publicly endorses the leadership of a fast food restaurant chain</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span>With
this announcement, Chipotle makes history. It is the first fast food
chain in the world to outright reject GMOs in a very public manner,
making its stance a feature of its food offerings. For this reason, Natural News is now publicly endorsing the leadership and clean food vision of the Chipotle restaurant chain, honoring the courage and pioneering spirit of this chain in staking out new territory in the clean food movement. I
don't normally eat at fast food chains, but I'm now going to make it a
point to visit a Chipotle soon and check out what they have to offer. If
you happen to see me chowing down at a Chipotle restaurant in Austin,
Texas, don't be surprised... (and yeah, it's totally cool to say hi!)</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Why switching to 100% non-GMO is a remarkable achievement</span><br />
In
order to help you appreciate the difficulty of going 100% non-GMO,
allow me to share some of what's involved in this. I'm qualified to
share this because I'm intimately involved in the product sourcing,
certification and laboratory testing of raw materials for products sold
via the <a href="http://store.naturalnews.com/">Natural News Store</a>. We are certified organic and GMP-compliant (FDA rules). I'm also the lab science director of the <a href="http://labs.naturalnews.com/">Natural News Forensic Food Lab</a>, which is in the process of achieving ISO 17025 accreditation.<br />
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Sourcing non-GMO ingredients requires a tremendous supply line effort
involving non-GMO certification and documentation, complex raw
materials acquisition logistics, and laboratory testing of raw materials
to ensure they are indeed free of genetically engineered ingredients.
None of this is easy to accomplish, and it all requires a concerted
effort (and additional cost).<br />
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"Ridding the supply chain of
genetically altered components is difficult," reports the New York
Times. "They lurk in baking powder, cornstarch and a variety of
ingredients used as preservatives, coloring agents and added vitamins,
as well as in commodities like canola and soy oils, corn meal and
sugar."<br />
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It's surprising to even see this printed in the New York
Times, but it's also very welcomed. Indeed, the NYT is correct on this
point: GMOs are "lurking" even in many popular vitamins, protein powders
and some superfoods! Almost anything made from corn -- maltodextrin,
corn starch, corn syrup and even ascorbic acid -- is largely derived
from genetically engineered corn.<br />
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That's why sourcing foods made
without GMOs is no walk in the park. It adds complexity and cost to the
sourcing of those foods, and at times it can cause supply line
shortages. On the flip side, however, it also creates enormous profit opportunities for farmers who wish to grow non-GMO foods.
The demand for non-GMO crops is now at an all-time high in America, and
more and more farmers and learning that they can earn far more revenue
by ditching biotech seeds and growing organic or non-GMO crops instead.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As Chipotle rises, McDonald's falls</span><br />
The timing of this announcement by Chipotle is notable, as it coincides with McDonald's declaring <a href="http://www.naturalnews.com/049495_McDonalds_Chipotle_fast_food.html">another miserable quarter of falling revenues and plummeting market share</a>.
McDonald's is in desperation mode, scrambling to try to figure out why
fewer and fewer people want to eat its factory-processed, genetically
modified, artificially-flavored "fake foods." (Is that a Chicken
McNugget, or a tiny scrubbing sponge for my toilet?)<br />
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The idea
that consumers might be informed enough to make holistic choices about
food ingredients, food supply lines, the ethical treatment of animals
and even the ecological costs of certain ingredients (such as palm oil)
seems to absolutely baffle McDonald's executives. They appear to be
stuck in the 1950's, believing that food marketing is all about social
engineering -- children's playgrounds and emotional marketing slogans --
rather than the food itself.<br />
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What McDonald's has yet to realize is that <b>food awareness is skyrocketing everywhere</b>,
in large thanks to the very same independent media outlets that
McDonald's can't control (like Natural News). With independent
organizations like Natural News now <a href="http://labs.naturalnews.com/">owning and operating its own high-level food forensics laboratories</a>,
the scrutiny of food can no longer be controlled by corporations doing
things like pressuring universities or the FDA to remain silent about
food toxins and contaminants.<br />
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In other words, the age of
independent laboratory scrutiny of foods is now upon us... and food
transparency will be forced into the open, even as fast food
corporations like McDonald's would likely prefer to keep their food
composition a secret. Imagine what will happen when independent labs
across the alternative media universe upgrade their laboratories to test
for pesticides, hormones or even glyphosate contamination! At that
point, factory food companies like McDonald's will have their full
chemical composition publicly revealed for the entire world to see. And
it won't take long for consumers to see why restaurants like Chipotle
are a far healthier choice.<br />
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