Do you know how much of your immune system is in your gut?
I love blueberries, What’s not to love? They are full of Calcium, Antioxidants, Flavonoids, Anthocyanins,…. blueberries and we should have one serving of them every day!
Did you know that there was a study conducted by the Journal of Nutrition, which showed that the consumption of blueberries on a daily basis could profoundly reduce inflammation?
It’s been proven throughout various forms of research that eating a handful of berries, especially blueberries will help to reduce inflammation throughout your body, which is great for individuals who suffer from joint issues and arthritis. Eating blueberries will help you to age with grace because of the inflammatory properties they have in them.
This is a food that we can indulge in!
Do not be deceived!
When orange juice says it’s non-GMO, please recognize that all oranges are non-GMO. The only potential GMO products in the USA are papaya, corn, alfalfa, soybeans, cotton, potatoes, squash, canola, sugar beets, and apples.
When organic milk is labeled antibiotic free, remember that all dairy products, including milk, are always antibiotic free. Same applies to meat.
Those bananas advertised as cholesterol free? That’s because all bananas are cholesterol free.
When a jar of peanuts says it is made in a plant that processes peanuts— use your common sense and roll your eyes.
When a bag of apples says it is gluten free, remember that gluten comes from wheat.
When you see a Facebook post that talks about hormones in beef, please understand that an 8oz serving of beef has 2-3 nanograms of estrogen, an 8 oz serving of white bread has 136,080 nanograms of estrogen, and 8 ounces of soy flour has 342,468,000 nanograms of estrogen. All living things produce estrogen, it’s just science.
When that carton of eggs says that they came from vegetarian fed chickens, don’t forget that chickens are naturally omnivores.
So yes, eat healthy, but don’t be swayed by deceptive advertising. Be informed.
No farms, no food. Know your farmers, know your food.
This article provides more information on GMOs and Multiple Chronic Diseases
Food dyes, synthesized originally from coal tar and now petroleum, have long been controversial because of safety concerns. Many dyes have been banned because of their adverse effects on laboratory animals or inadequate testing.
Conclusions: This review finds that all of the nine currently US-approved dyes raise health concerns of varying degrees. Red 3 causes cancer in animals, and there is evidence that several other dyes also are carcinogenic. Three dyes (Red 40, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6) have been found to be contaminated with benzidine or other carcinogens. At least four dyes (Blue 1, Red 40, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6) cause hypersensitivity reactions. Numerous microbiological and rodent studies of Yellow 5 were positive for genotoxicity. Toxicity tests on two dyes (Citrus Red 2 and Orange B) also suggest safety concerns, but Citrus Red 2 is used at low levels and only on some Florida oranges and Orange B has not been used for several years. The inadequacy of much of the testing and the evidence for carcinogenicity, genotoxicity, and hypersensitivity, coupled with the fact that dyes do not improve the safety or nutritional quality of foods, indicates that all of the currently used dyes should be removed from the food supply and replaced, if at all, by safer colorings. It is recommended that regulatory authorities require better and independent toxicity testing, exercise greater caution regarding continued approval of these dyes, and in the future approve only well-tested, safe dyes
Carbs have gained a poor reputation over the years, and many people think that these foods are off limits when trying to lose weight. There are a lot of holes in this theory, unfortunately, and it leads people to be misinformed. If you don’t get enough carbs, you’ll be left feeling sluggish, irritable and unable to focus, things that won’t help your diet.
Good Carbs or complex carbs are full of nutrients like fiber, vitamins and minerals. They are absorbed by the body much slower, which is why nutrient-rich carbs leave you feeling fuller. Complex carbs don’t cause an immediate spike in blood sugar like their refined carbs. Vegetables, fruits, beans and whole grain products are the best examples of healthy carbs that should be included in your diet.
Refined or bad carbs are found in foods like white bread, white pasta, cookies, cakes and sugar. Refined carbs have no nutritional value and are broken down quickly, which is why you get that burst of energy….and then fell sluggish afterward.
Complex carbs can help you ….
So don’t be one of those persons that “cuts carbs”. Just cut OUT the bad ones altogether!
There are thirteen essential minerals that must be ingested for proper health. Their deficiency leads to critical health conditions. Magnesium is one of those minerals and 70% – 80% of people are deficient.
There are certain attributes you want to look for in a magnesium supplement. You want one that offers MAXIMUM BIOAVAILABILITY and also contains vitamin B6 for absorption. The one I use is a simple powder instead of a capsule and it’s super easy to use. Don’t just grab a bottle off the shelf at the grocery store. This mineral is too important!
First the Bad News:
Remember when we were told one (or two) drinks a day could possibly benefit our health? Not true. A recent study of 4.8 million people proved an old study to be WRONG. The study found that……
So what’s the GOOD NEWS?
Well, now you know the truth!
it’s the consistent, little things that you do regularly that have the biggest impact on your health and your goals.
Check out what happens when you get the right amount of fiber every day. Fiber helps to…
Fiber is SO important to our bodies!
Have you ever considered a subscription of beef?
Please, always read the labels on the foods you by. No matter what the front of the box or package says, turn it over and carefully read the back, please. It could affect your health.
With all the food and pet products now coming from China, it is best to make sure you read label at the grocery store (especially Walmart) when buying food products. Why? Many products no longer show where they were made or manufactured, they only show where the distributor is located.
Therefore, it is important to read the product’s bar code to track it’s origin. Knowing how to read a bar code may be useful when grocery shopping, if a product’s origin is of concern to you. It also helps you buy more US and Canadian goods and fewer products from China. Because of several past issues with products made in China, it is understandable that the world is concerned about China-made “black hearted goods”.
Nowadays, Chinese businessmen know that consumers do not prefer products “MADE IN CHINA “, so they don’t show from which country the product is made.
This is our right to know,, but the government and related departments never seem to educate the public—therefore we have to rescue ourselves.
How to differentiate which one is made in Taiwan or China:
If the first three digits of the barcode are 690, 691 or 692, the product is MADE IN CHINA.
Remember to buy USA & CANADIAN made goods, look “0” at the beginning of the number.
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