Did you know that the vegetable oils used in margarine are actually inflammatory and contribute to heart disease? Plus all the other chemicals! Highly processed junk food.
Ditch it and enjoy Butter, full of omegas, CLA, vitamin A, D, E, K and the kind of fats all of our major organs need to thrive, especially if it is made from pastured grass fed cows.
Eat real food, ditch the sugar.
Are you team Butter or team margarine?
When you take a statin drug, that it lowers and can even stop your bodies natural production of CoQ10?
CoQ10 is a major antioxidant and your body needs it! It is naturally produced in our body and is used for cellular growth and maintenance. CoQ10 is mostly concentrated in our cells’ mitochondria (our cell’s brain). As we age, levels of CoQ10 decrease and the mitochondria in our cells start to use oxygen less efficiently, which impairs ATP (energy) synthesis within our cells, resulting in increased free radical production. This damages mitochondria and other cell biomolecules as well.
I have found that cardiologists don’t educate their patients on this important nutrient, so if you or a loved on are on a statin drug, I am more than glad to help guide you in the right direction!
From Frank VanderSloot
I have been blown away with the excitement around Riverbend Ranch Black Label Beef! With already tens of thousands of subscribers, I am often asked whether I recommend the Ribeye bundle or the New York Strip bundle. My answer: Both are great steaks! But I much prefer the New York Strip because it has just as much marbling and flavor but has less fat. The Ribeye has a vein of fat that extends up through the middle of the Ribeye. That’s why many prefer the New York Strip. The New York Strip is also a more appropriate portion size for most people. It also has less calories!
I am not alone. Many steak lovers choose the New York Strip. Those who want the flavor without the extra fat are happier with the New York Strip! Fortunately, my preferences also align with Belinda’s. She loves the flavor of a well-marbled steak, but she doesn’t like seeing extra fat on her beef. Therefore, she greatly prefers the New York Strip as well. She believes that many women have the same preference. I think she is right about that, like she is on so many things!
Blood Orange and Banana Smoothies are such a great way to start off your mornings! The pretty pop of color will keep moods high, and the Vitamin C can help shorten the length of time you suffer from an inevitable cold. Blood oranges are closer to red than orange on the inside, and it’s those darker pigments that make them higher in antioxidants than regular oranges.
Blood oranges range in color on the inside from pinkish to ruby red to, well, blood red. On the outside, the skin has a bit of a maroon-ish hue. As far as flavor goes, you won’t mistake these for something other than oranges.
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Artificial sweeteners in general are something to look at very carefully, but of all of them, Aspartame is the absolute worst! It is found in almost all diet sodas and zero calorie drinks like Crystal Light. It’s also known as Equal, found at your tables in your restaurants. In the 1980s, it was touted as the “healthier” replacement for the banned artificial sweetener, cyclamate.
You’ve probably heard about some side-effects, headaches and migraines, but did you know ALL of the dangers? I surely didn’t!
1. Eye Problems. Aspartame is made up of phenylalanine, aspartic acid, and methanol. The methanol is claimed to be potentially toxic to your retina and optic nerve, causing several forms of eye issues. It can cause dry eye, eye pain, and blurred vision as well.
2. Diabetes. Some studies suggest that aspartame might decrease insulin sensitivity. A study done by the American Diabetes Association raises concerns that diabetics who eat meals with aspartame before exercise may see a drop in glucose levels.
3. Enhances Mood Disorders. Studies have shown that aspartame has adverse side effects on people who suffer from depression. It can enhance mood disorders. One notable study was even stopped prematurely because the effects were so severe. If you suffer from, or have a history of depression, your doctor should be aware of your diet, including any diet foods that contain aspartame.
4. Inflammation and Joint Pain. There have been several reports of joint pain and inflammation after consuming aspartame. It’s believed that many people are allergic to it—your body tries to protect itself from the chemical compounds found in the sweetener, resulting in an allergic reaction. Your soft tissues can become inflamed, causing pain and discomfort.
5. Hearing Problems. Several scientific studies, including studies by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), report that aspartame negatively impacts vestibular and cochlear functioning, which can begin with tinnitus (or a chronic ringing in the ears) and gradually develop into high frequency hearing loss.
6. Controversial Cancer Studies. Non-government funded studies show the link between aspartame and more specifically, to brain tumors. Even though two studies published by a group of Italian researchers (and cited by the American Cancer Association) link high levels of aspartame consumption to a heightened risk of certain blood-related cancers (i.e., lymphomas and leukemias) in rats, the FDA states that important data is lacking.
Is it really worth the risk?
If you are well hydrated, your heart does not have to work so hard. Keeping the body hydrated helps the heart more easily pump blood through the blood vessels to the muscles, and, it helps the muscles work more efficiently.
If a you perspire heavily, you will need to drink more than someone who doesn’t. Certain medical conditions, such as diabetes or heart disease, may also mean you need to drink more water.
Remember, if you are thirsty, you are already dehydrated. These fun little fruity waters are a great way for you to drink more water during the day! Give them a try!
Did you know almonds contain lots of healthy fats, fiber, protein, magnesium and vitamin E?
The health benefits of almonds include lower blood sugar levels, reduced blood pressure and lower cholesterol levels. They can also reduce hunger and promote weight loss.
For the past year I have been starting my day with lemon water.
As this infographic shows, lemon water is great at helping to flush the toxins!
In fact, once you reach your 60s, you might want to begin upping the amount of protein you consume per day in an effort to maintain muscle mass and strength, bone health and other essential physiological functions.
An increase in protein is necessary because older bodies process protein less efficiently, so even healthy adults in their 60s need more protein than when they were younger to help preserve muscle mass. By the time people reach age 65, they become at greater risk of sarcopenia which is the loss of muscle mass, strength and function.
Nutrition experts recommend 69 to 81 grams of protein for a 150-pound woman, and 81 to 98 grams for a 180-pound man.
I like to have a protein shake for lunch and fill my blender with berries, a banana, spinach and my fiber mix. It’s yummy and I get a big dose of protein AND fiber at the same time!
I just can’t stress it enough……and it’s actually one of the easier things we can do for our bodies.
Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a college kid with a maxed out charge card.
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