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24.01.2022 Did you know that the first stage of detoxification by the liver requires B VITAMINS for that process to occur? Our best sources of B vitamins are whole grains and yet many people cut them out, especially with this high protein era we are currently experiencing. Many people feel better without them, and I am by no means suggesting you eat bucketloads of grains to get your B vitamins, but it’s important to realise that by cutting food groups out of the diet, we can miss out... on nutrients critical for optimal health and in this case, liver cleansing. Choose a wide variety of wholefoods and perhaps try some gluten free grains in moderation to ensure you are not missing out on those B vitamins from wholefoods.
23.01.2022 Regardless of blood type, clinical research clearly indicates that a plant-based diet is better for health from both a preventative and restorative point of view. The A blood type, with a decreased need for animal protein, as well as the inability to digest it, must be very careful not to create toxicity in a digestive tract ill equipped to properly manage it. Unlike the O blood type, the A has the lowest levels of stomach acid as well as the almost complete lack of a valu...able enzyme called Intestinal Alkaline Phosphatase. The lack of this enzyme is the key factor that puts the A type at a disadvantage and makes meat a cancer and heart disease risk, as it is this enzyme that is largely responsible for breaking down animal fat. The A type was born of scarcity and a plant based diet with legumes, nuts and seeds provides plenty of good quality protein for the often fragile digestive system. We now know that a high protein diet, without enough vegetables and fruits to neutralize the toxic by products and harmful acid waste, takes its toll. This is especially true for the A blood type individual. Bad lifestyle habits, including insufficient daily exercise, alcohol, smoking and especially STRESS, ensures the A type is heading for a miserable life of the same old degenerative diseases, with Cancer and Heart Disease high on the list. So the bottom line is, eat your fruit and vegetables... 5-7 different types of fruit and vegetables daily to cover the hundred plus nutrients and several thousand phyto-nutrients needed by the body each day.
19.01.2022 Let me introduce you to my JUST NO list. When it comes to edible products.. (I can’t even call them foods) that are no good, I put them in my JUST NO list. I love this list because these things are non negotiable NOS. I would NEVER allow my kids to eat or drink them.... I don’t sniff glue, so why the heck would I eat off this list?! So, this one definitely makes the JUST NO hit list. The good old Aussie JATZ. Don’t be fooled people!! I don’t care if it is round and crispy and cute! Or a little party fun or sitting next to some hummus on a good looking platter. Do not be fooled by these innocent looking bystanders on the BBQ picnic table! Ingredients in order of quantity as follows: Wheat flour (cheap nasty flour containing glyphosate, that’s Round Up, the stuff you kill weeds with and is a carcinogen). Rancid vegetable oil (probably Canola - one of the most deadly poisons you can put in your body) sugar in huge amounts (no explanation needed) Sodium (aka bad quality, processed salt which contains aluminium fluoride as an anti-caking agent) also in high amounts. Baking powder (also cheap and nasty containing aluminium fluoride). Yeast (no good!) E304 & E307B (Antioxidants from GMO Soy - also bad). MMMM....JUST NO!!! Health is not only about the healthy foods we eat, but just as much about what we need to leave at the supermarket. This one is definitely on the JUST NO list!
18.01.2022 When it comes to nutrition and good health, it is important to avoid fads and enjoy a balanced diet. What does a balanced diet even look like? To have a good general understanding of how to eat well and have a healthy diet, we need to understand some of the basics when it comes to nutrition. Here is some nutrition 101. Firstly, we need to make sure we are including all the essential nutrients into our diets. These "essential nutrients" are essential for optimal health, hen...Continue reading
17.01.2022 In essence, good health is pretty simple. Eat a whole-food plant based diet, naturally low in sugar and fat. Incorporate stress management techniques such as meditation and yoga.. ... Include moderate exercise like 1/2 an hour of walking per day plus some resistance training Make sure you have ongoing psycho-social support.
16.01.2022 The shift is coming.. I feel in the not so far future, fitness programs such as torturous 6 week booty challenges, will all be a thing of the past and the focus will be on LOVING YOUR BODY to good health and glowing good looks. Instead of being focused on outside appearances, self image, and Instagram worthy bods, the focus is shifting to SELF LOVE, being yourself and being truly healthy & happy from the inside out.. letting go of the false ideal of perfection that is ...not only so destructive mentally & emotionally, but also so destructive on a persons physical health. (Especially when it comes to diet, disordered eating etc). This Bob Marley quote really resonated with me today... #repost Bob Marley was once asked if the perfect woman existed. And he replied: Who cares about perfection? Even the moon is not perfect, it is full of craters... And the sea it's too salty and dark in the depths. The sky Always so infinite The most beautiful things are not perfect, they are special and every woman, like every man chooses who is special in their life. Stop wanting to be perfect, try to be free and live doing what you love, not wanting to please others.
14.01.2022 Have you ever wondered how they get Cola brown? Mmm.. let's just say, it is not pleasant and also linked to Cancer. The artificial brown colouring in colas is not made from caramelised sugar; it is made by reacting sugars with ammonia and sulfites under high pressure and temperatures. These chemical reactions result in the formation of 2-methylimidazole (2-MI) and 4 methylimidazole (4-MI), which in government-conducted studies caused lung, liver, or thyroid cancer, or leukemia in laboratory mice and rats
07.01.2022 Did you know there are 2 types of cinnamon? Ceylon cinnamon and Cassia cinnamon. Cassia cinnamon is your regular cinnamon that you will find on the supermarket shelves. ... TRUE CINNAMON (zeylanicum) is the plant used for medicinal purposes, the one with the true health benefits. I buy all my herbs and spices from Planet Organic. Remember you get what you pay for. Their cinnamon is the real deal (delicious True Cinnamon) and all their products are the best quality you will find anywhere. #planetorganic
06.01.2022 I am a big fan of medicinal mushrooms and love how easily accessible they are these days and easy to add to teas and smoothies. REISHI is considered a superior herb in traditional Chinese medicine and is perhaps the most revered of the mushrooms. (The King). KEY BENEFITS Immune protection... Adaptogenic longevity tonic Improved adrenal function Great vitamin D2 supplement (for skin conditions) Meditation enhancement Nervous system and muscle relaxant Enhanced sense of connection | Calmness of Spirit Reishi is considered a potent Shen (Spirit) tonic and aptly named Ling Zhi 'The Mushroom of Spiritual Potency'. Reishi also has powerful protective properties and as able to enhance immune function (known as Wei Qi in TCM) as well as protect the liver. Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum), is one of the oldest and most revered mushrooms, found to have been used for thousands of years in traditional forms of Chinese, Eastern, and indigenous medicines throughout the Northern Hemisphere. Lingzhi, or plant of immortality, was first recorded in medical Chinese texts over 4000 years ago. Reishi was found to be so highly prized, that royalty and wealthy classes would hoard the mushroom, and employ envoys of fungi harvesters to search the ancient forests throughout China for only royal use. Reishi was significantly believed to bring happiness, health, luck and longevity to those who consumed it. In addition, Chinese texts suggest that Reishi would tonify the three treasures: Jing, Qi and Shen, as well as, promote radiant longevity and spiritual enlightenment. Reishi also was used by Taoist monks and other spiritual leaders and sages to connect to high levels of consciousness. Interestingly, Egyptian history speaks to Reishi being a gift from Osiris, the god of the afterlife, and has also been mentioned in ancient Roman texts as one of the foods of the gods. Cultures have maintained and continued a deep reverence for Reishi and spiritual properties for generations.
04.01.2022 Looking for healthier chocolate options? This sweet treat definitely hits the spot. Loaded with superfoods and free of all nasties including refined sugars.
03.01.2022 The liver plays a major role in detoxification. Substances that influence detoxification processes include alcohol, caffeine, synthetic substances, including medications, pesticides and ingredients in skincare, trans fats and refined sugars. The liver also has to detox substances your body makes itself such a destroyed and cholesterol.... One of the first goals in improving health is to eliminate as many liver loaders allowing the body to pull stored toxins out of storage to be processed and excreted. This week I’ll be covering lots of health liver health tips, including the best ways to cleanse the liver, so stayed tuned! Start this week by cutting back on the some of the liver loaders above.
