Flavored Water with Chia Seeds

Here is a simple and great way to have healthy flavored water with chia seeds. Chia seeds are great in and on just about anything.

Ingredients:

Water
Squeezed Lemon
Sugar
2 Tsp or more of Chia Seeds

Vegan and Mormon

Here is a great blog article I came across the other day while reading about being vegan etc. Its a great read for Non-Mormons and Mormons alike. If you are thinking about changing your diet or becoming Vegan and you are a Mormon please read because you know what the WOW (Word of Wisdom) says we should be doing when most of us are not.

http://bring-joy.com/2009/04/20/vegan-and-mormon-an-anomaly/

Health Tip/McNasty

Something to think about! How long does it last in the body??

The Cure

Here is a health tip for you..Think about it!

Herb of the Week/Female Reproductive Formula

This is a great herb to use during your Menstrual period. I have known a few women that have taken this herb to correct their periods and make them normal. Women have also told me that they have less to no pain during their periods and don't feel as sick. Seems like this would be a great herb for you women to take and plus I think your men will appreciate it haha.

Female Reproductive Formula: Many natural healers know this formula as the female corrective formula. This is an amazing combination of herbs to aid in rebuilding a malfunctioning reproductive system, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, etc. Over the years herbalists and patients have seen painful menstruations, heavy flowing, cramps, irregularity, etc., change to a painless menstrual period, good menstrual timing, and a new outlook on life by using these aids to readjust the malfunctioning areas.


Ailments historically treated: Amenorrhea, Bloating (Water Retention), Gonorrhea, Heavy Menstruation, Hot Flashes, Indigestion, Menstrual Conditions, Menopause, Miscarriage, PMS/PMT, Uterus.

Herbal Treatment Warning: Do not use during pregnancy or while nursing except as directed by your health care professional.

For more information check out

http://www.herbsfirst.com/descriptionsformulas/FemaleReproductiveFormula.htm

or go to http://www.herbsfirst.com/ to check it out and other great herbs.

DISCLAIMER 

Remember I'm not a doctor or professional herbalist. I'm just getting the info out there for people to know there is an alternative to everyday medicine. For more info you should check out http://www.herbsfirst.com to have a professional speak with you about what this herb can do, dosage etc..

Chia Seeds

Been doing some studying lately on seeds and I have come across chia seed time and time again and the benefits they provide. Chia seeds are loaded with Omega-3, protein, magnesium, calcium and potassium. Benefits of the Chia seed include blood sugar balancing, lose weight without starving, more energy etc. The Chia seed is a small seed that you won't notice when adding to food, salad dressings or drinks. So far I have added the seed to my home made salad dressing. They add quite a nice taste to the dressing actually. This is a seed that can't be missed in your daily diet.


For more info on what this seed can do check out  

http://www.mychiaseeds.com/Articles/Top10ChiaBenefits.html

Herb of the week/HCG

What is hCG? 

hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) is a natural hormone produced in large quantities during pregnancy to ensure proper nutrition for the developing baby. hCG triggers the hypothalamus to move stored fat into the bloodstream to be burned as energy. It is believed to reset the metabolism and to protect the body's good fat and keep muscle tissue from breaking down, which occurs in other low calorie diets without the use of hCG.  hCG ezTrim drops are a premium grade homeopathic hCG weight loss product that is made in the USA in an FDA GMP Certified Pharmaceutical Facility.

hCG is a great and natural way to lose weight. It's a healthy way to go as well. There are cleanses you do with it as well that are really beneficial. Not only for losing weight but for cleansing your body which most of us could probably/should do even if you are dieting.

My wife and I tried it for a couple of weeks just to see what it would do. We wanted to see if what was being said about it worked. It did work to our surprise. I guess if we did the cleanse and the meal plan it would have worked better. We just gave it a go on our normal diet and we still lose over 5 pounds in two weeks.

For more information, meal plans, directions and  how to order check out

http://www.herbsfirst.com/descriptionsmisc/hCGProtocol.html

or go to http://www.herbsfirst.com/ and search hCG

Herb of the week/Bilberry Eye Support

This week herb of the week is what I call "Eye Bright". Its actual name is Bilberry Eye Support. I have heard great things about this and will start to try it soon. I will let you all know how it goes.

Bilberry Eye Support Formula is a synergistic blend of herbs to help with the healthy circulation to the eye. This formula helps promote blood circulation to the eyes helping to repair damaged vessels, improve night vision, cleanse the tissues and bring antioxidants to the eye. Bilberries a close relative of blueberries, are high in a bioflavonoid complex known as anthocyanosides. Anthocyanosides speed the regeneration of rhodopsin, the purple pigment that is used by the rods in the eye for night vision. This makes bilberry a possible first line of defense for those with poor night vision.


Description:
Bilberry Eye Support Formula Contains: Bilberry, Eyebright, Ginkgo Biloba Leaves & Cayenne Pepper. All encapsulated products are in a pure 100% vegetable based capsule.


Ailments historically treated:

• Blepharitis
• Blindness (Night)
• Cataracts
• Conjunctivitis
• Eye Health (General)
• Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration
• Night Blindness
• Nyctalopia
• Retinopathy
• Sty

For more information check out http://www.herbsfirst.com/

DISCLAIMER 

Remember I'm not a doctor or professional herbalist. I'm just getting the info out there for people to know there is an alternative to everyday medicine. For more info you should check out http://www.herbsfirst.com to have a professional speak with you about what this herb can do, dosage etc..

Health Tip

No matter how much great food you eat or supplements you take, you can still be depleted if you are doing any of these three things:

- Ingesting raw cacao or other toxin-loaded substances like alcohol, pot, caffeine, MSG, junk food, etc...as these deplete your adrenal glands causing fatigue. 

- Overeating. When you overeat you turn all the good nutrients in your system in to toxic sludge.

- Not exercising. Eat all the wonderful, nutrient-dense raw vegan organic fruits and vegetables you like, but you won't absorb and utilize the nutrients effectively unless you exercise daily.


Find out how to eat a balanced raw vegan diet and thrive at http://28daysraw.com/

Herb of the week/Liver and Gall Bladder Formula

This weeks herb of the week is Liver and Gall Bladder Formula. Its great for cleansing your liver when needed. I have known some people that have taken this for a year or more to cleanse their liver because of liver problems. It helped them and can help you as well.

Liver & Gall Bladder Formula: Barberry or Oregon Grape Root, Wild Yam, Cramp Bark, Fennel Seed, Ginger, Catnip and Peppermint. All encapsulated products are in a pure 100% vegetable based capsule.

Extract: a base of Pure vegetable Glycerine, Distilled Water, & Ethyl Alcohol (less than 5%).

This formula can greatly increase the vitality of the body. To speed up the blood purifying process, it is good to have a clean liver and gall bladder area. When the liver does not function properly, the bile does not excrete freely into the intestinal tract, and so it passes off into the blood stream and throughout the rest of the system, causing a toxic condition, causing indigestion, sluggishness, fatigue, constipation, upset stomach, chills, vomiting and fever.

Ailments historically treated: Cholecystisis, Gallstones, Hepatitis, Jaundice, Liver (General), Osteomalacia, Rickets, Vomiting.


For more information check out http://www.herbsfirst.com/

DISCLAIMER 

Remember I'm not a doctor or professional herbalist. I'm just getting the info out there for people to know there is an alternative to everyday medicine. For more info you should check out http://www.herbsfirst.com to have a professional speak with you about what this herb can do, dosage etc..

The Switch

Switching from white foods to brown would make a lot of difference for yourself. There really isn't any nutritional value in white foods and you get less energy when consumed. The process is another big difference between the two.

Flour is made from wheat berries. The wheat berry is made up of
the bran, the germ and the endosperm. All parts are filled with
nutrients and are used in whole wheat flour.

White bread on the other hand, uses only the endosperm - the
starchy inner layer. There is a total of 30 nutrients missing in
white bread. The nutritional difference is immense and has
measurable impact on our health. 

The fiber content of whole wheat bread has several health benefits. Fiber helps the digestive system and it is shown that men and women who eat high fiber foods have less risk of having a heart attack and stroke. There is a risk of children getting diabetes for those that eat refined white flour.

Look out for words like 'wheat flour' or 'enriched wheat flour'
as they can be mostly made from white flour with just a small
amount of whole wheat added in.

Look for 'whole wheat' or other whole grains, like oat. And don't
be mislead by the name of the product. Names like wheat, whole
bran, stoned wheat, 12 grain and others are still mostly white
flour. The only way to know for sure is to read the label.

Brown Rice is similar.

Here is some information about brown and white rice. 

The process that produces brown rice removes only the outermost layer, the hull, of the rice kernel and is the least damaging to its nutritional value. 

The complete milling and polishing that converts brown rice into white rice destroys 67% of the vitamin B3, 80% of the vitamin B1, 90% of the vitamin B6, half of the manganese, half of the phosphorus, 60% of the iron, and all of the dietary fiber and essential fatty acids. Fully milled and polished white rice is required to be "enriched" with vitamins B1, B3 and iron.  

Nutrients in
Brown Rice
1.00 cup (195.00 grams)

Nutrient%Daily Value

manganese88%

selenium27.3%

magnesium20.9%

tryptophan18.7%

Calories (216)12%

Some other benefits of brown rice include 

• Manganese—Energy Production Plus Antioxidant Protection - Just one cup of brown rice will provide you with 88.0% of the daily value of manganese. 
• Women Who Eat Whole Grains Weigh Less - gain less weight from eating whole grains. 
• Brown Rice is Rich in Fiber and Selenium
• Lower Cholesterol with Whole Brown Rice
• Significant Cardiovascular Benefits for Postmenopausal Women
• Brown Rice and Other Whole Grains Substantially Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk

and many more

for more info about white and brown rice check out http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=128

White and Brown Sugar

When it comes to white sugar and brown sugar there isn't much of a difference from what I can find. Nutritional value is almost the same. White sugar is bleached white in the refining process and brown sugar is naturally brown but companies tend to add molasses to give it a "more" brown color. Basically personal preference is the case. Now if you are talking pure Raw Sugar this tends to be more beneficial and has more nutrients. Avoid Sweeteners at all cost as these are load with chemicals that are extremely harmful. 


More info about Raw sugar here is a link -  http://www.naturalorganiclifestyle.com/unrefined-raw-sugar.html

So why not make the switch?? It will be worth it. 

The Benefits of Spinach

Tonight for dinner I decided to make some sauteed spinach. The reason I made spinach was because I just felt like something light and easy. Spinach is really great to eat when wanting some veg. I know some of you are probably thinking "nasty, spinach". The way I make it you will probably enjoy. It goes well with some grilled chicken or some Asian dishes. For those of you who don't know spinach has really great benefits. Once you read about them you will probably start considering it in your normal diet/food consumption.

Benefits of spinach are - It’s low in calories yet very high in vitamins, minerals and other phytonutrients. When you consume this healthy food, you don’t need to worry about your weight-loss diet as you take in abundant, good-for-you nutrients.

Spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, magnesium, folate, manganese, iron, calcium, vitamin C, vitamin B2, potassium, and vitamin B6. It’s a very good source of protein, phosphorus, vitamin E, zinc, dietary fiber, and copper. Plus, it’s a good source of selenium, niacin, and omega-3 fatty acids. 

Spinach is loaded with flavonoids which act as antioxidants, protecting the body from free radicals. Researchers have discovered at least 13 different flavonoid compounds that act as anti-cancer substances. The various nutrients offer much in the way of disease protection.

The mineral iron is particularly important for menstruating women and growing children and adolescents. In comparison to red meat, spinach provides a lot less calories, is fat and cholesterol free, and an excellent source of iron. Because iron is a component of hemoglobin, which carries oxygen to all body cells, it’s needed for good energy.

Another of the benefits of spinach is that this is a heart-healthy food. It’s an outstanding source of vitamins C and A which are antioxidants that help reduce free radical amounts in the body. The antioxidants work to keep cholesterol from oxidizing. In addition, folate is good for a healthy cardiovascular system, as well as magnesium, a mineral that helps to lower high blood pressure.

Gastrointestinal health can be guarded by eating more of this food. The beta-carotene and vitamin C work to protect the cells of the body’s colon from the harmful effects of free radicals. Also, DNA damage and mutations in colon cells may be prevented by the folate that’s present in this green leafy vegetable. Some conditions that are identified as inflammatory, such as arthritis, osteoporosis, migraine headaches, and asthma, may be helped because of the anti-inflammatory properties of some of the nutrients found in spinach. Studies have shown that consumption of green leafy vegetables such as spinach may slow the age-related decline in brain function. 

Whats the outcome..eat spinach :)

The Benefits of Juicing

If you are looking for an easy and effective way to do something good for you body, consider the health benefits of juicing. Juicing is preparing and drinking fruit and vegetable juices, and the many health benefits of juicing far exceed those of eating solid fruits and vegetables.

For one thing, the body can quickly absorb larger amounts of nutrients from juices than from solid foods because the process of digestion that is necessary when you eat whole foods is bypassed. Raw fruits and vegetables contain many substances that enhance health, and juicing benefits the body by providing the most concentrated and readily absorbed source of these substances.

Another one of the major health benefits of juicing is that it is an easy way to get beneficial enzymes, which are primarily found in raw foods, into the body. Enzymes in fresh fruits and vegetables have the vital role of converting food into body tissue and energy. Enzymes are also involved in metabolism, so one of the more valuable health benefits of juicing is that it can increase metabolic rate. Juicing also ensures that the body is getting sufficient amounts of phytochemicals, substances in plants that are considered among the most powerful ways to fight disease. While most people do not eat enough raw fruits and vegetables to obtain the amount of phytochemicals that would make a difference, it is relatively easy to drink enough juice to obtain sufficient amounts of these powerful nutrients. In addition, antioxidants and other immune enhancing properties are concentrated in juices.

Juicing can therefore help to accelerate recovery from illness. In fact, juicing with specific combinations of fruits or vegetables can target particular conditions and improve or alleviate symptoms.

More Health Benefits of Juicing 

Among the most interesting health benefits of juicing are its anti-aging benefits and its potential for alleviating symptoms of depression. The effects of juicing on depression are accomplished by providing a concentrated source of minerals like magnesium, potassium, iron, calcium, and folic acid. Deficiencies of these nutrients are associated with symptoms of depression.

Further, the concentration of antioxidants in juices combats the damaging effects that free radicals have on skin and muscle. Juicing can help keep skin free from wrinkles and muscles well toned. In addition, increasing the intake of antioxidants by juicing can slow the onset of age-related illnesses

In conjunction with its positive effects on health, the benefits of juicing also include the fact that it is relatively cost effective and convenient, especially if you prepare your own juices. By staying healthy as a result of increasing your intake of fresh juices, you can also reduce the need for expensive medications. Since there are no side effects associated with juicing, you can drink as much juice as you are able to tolerate, thereby maximizing health benefits. There are many combinations of fruits and vegetables, and the variety of juices that can be prepared are likely to keep you in the habit of juicing once you realize the many health benefits that doing so can provide.

Herb of the week/MindTrac

Are you feeling stressed, depressed or have anxiety? Here is a herb that is a great alternative to ant-depression drugs etc. This also will help you have clarity of mind and to focus. Its called MindTrac.

MindTrac™ contains: Skullcap, Valerian, Oregon Grape root, Barley grass, Alfalfa, Kamut, St. John's wort, Mullein leaf, Lobelia, Gotu Kola, Ginkgo biloba, Sarsaparilla and Dandelion. All encapsulated products are in a pure 100% vegetable based capsule.

Mindtrac™ is an Emotional Clarity Herbal Formula

MindTrac™ is an Alternative to drugs for Depression, Anxiety, Stress & Hyperactivity

MindTrac™ will benefit: Adults, Adolescents/Children, Seniors

MindTrac™ contains properties similar to its drug counterparts without harmful chemicals.

Psychiatric drugs are far more dangerous to take than people realize. They have negative side effects including addiction, and they can produce withdrawal symptoms that are emotionally and physically distressing or even life-threatening. The herbs in MindTrac are formulated to support and heal the body naturally in response to stress. Drugs are used to treat the symptoms, NOT to cure the problem.

Cleanses - Science continues to show that the mind and the body are connected. Stress creates biochemicals which circulate along with the blood. Because the liver is already burdened by pollutants, these "stressful" by-products are less likely to be eliminated quickly. To reduce the burden on the liver, MindTrac contains three herbs - Sarsaparilla, Dandelion and Oregon Grape Root - to cleanse the blood and to stimulate liver detoxification.

Nourishes: A food base of Jurassic Green (flash dried Alfalfa, Barley, and Kamut) supplies the body with essential vitamins and minerals in an all natural form. B vitamins, Chlorophyll, Calcium, Magnesium, and Potassium help regulate nerve transmission and muscle response.

Stimulates: St. John's Wort has been proven in scientific studies to mimic the effects of antidepressant drugs. It is so effective that we strongly advise against combining this herb with any antidepressant drug. To transition safely from prescription medicine to natural healing, check out our product called Liver Formula™.
MindTrac contains two additional stimulants, Gotu Kola and Gingko Biloba, to synergize the St. John's Wort herb! By improving the blood flow and oxygen circulation to the head, these herbs have been used traditionally to improve memory, nerve response and mental alertness.

Calms: Scullcap and Valerian root are both nervine sedatives and antispasmodics. Besides their calming nature on the nerves and muscles, these herbs promote regular and restful sleep. Mullein and Lobelia are antispasmodics as well as cleansers. They help cleanse the blood by assisting the lymph and the glandular systems.



For more information check out http://www.herbsfirst.com/

DISCLAIMER 

Remember I'm not a doctor or professional herbalist. I'm just getting the info out there for people to know there is an alternative to everyday medicine. For more info you should check out http://www.herbsfirst.com to have a professional speak with you about what this herb can do, dosage etc..

You by definition

People have been asking me lately what exactly is the definition of raw vegan, vegan and vegetarian. I myself actually haven't researched all that much to fully understand what each is. I decided to do some research and find the definitions for myself and you all. Once you read this you will then know what you are or what you would like to be. Everyone is different, everyone's bodies are different and everyone can handle or not handle certain foods or certain amounts of certain foods i.e meats and dairy. Some people actually need red meat every now and then for their bodies to get what it needs. Some people don't need any meat at all. Some people are fine just with eating fruit and veg. You need to figure out what your body needs and then feed it the right food. Once you do that I know without a doubt your body will function at its fullest capacity and you will feel a lot better in many ways.

So here you go....

Vegan - A vegan will not eat any animal products, for example:

• No meat, fish nor other products that come directly from killing an animal, such as animal fats and gelatine.
• No dairy products such as cows milk, cheese and yoghurt; nor goats milk.
• No eggs nor foods containing eggs such as Quorn.
• No honey.

Link to find out more http://www.vegansociety.com/caterers/vcfa/definition.aspx

Raw Vegan - a diet that combines the concepts of veganism and raw foodism. It excludes all food of animal origin, as well as food cooked at a temperature above 48 degrees Celsius (118 degrees Fahrenheit).^{[citation needed]} A raw vegan diet includes raw vegetables and fruits, nuts and nut pastes, grain and legume sprouts, seeds, plant oils, sea vegetables, herbs, and fresh juices. There are many different versions of the diet, including fruitarianism, juicearianism, and sproutarianism. The definition of a raw vegan diet can be loosened to include vegan diets with at least 75 - 80% raw foods.

Link to find out more - http://www.vegansociety.com/caterers/vcfa/definition.aspx and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raw_vegan

Vegetarian - A vegetarian is someone who lives on a diet of grains, pulses, nuts, seeds, vegetables and fruits with, or without, the use of dairy products and eggs. OR

• A vegetarian does not eat meat, poultry, game, fish, shellfish or crustacea, or by-products of slaughter.

There are different degrees of vegetarianism which may be what causes confusion with caterers. The four most common forms of vegetarianism are:

• Lacto-ovo-vegetarian. Eats both dairy products and eggs. This is the most common type of vegetarian diet.
• Lacto-vegetarian. Eats dairy products but not eggs.
• Ovo-vegetarian. Eats eggs but not dairy products.
• Vegan. Does not eat dairy products, eggs, or any other animal product.

Eggs: Many lacto-ovo vegetarians will only eat free-range eggs. This is because of welfare objections to the intensive farming of hens. Through its Vegetarian Society Approved trade mark, the Vegetarian Society only endorses products containing free-range eggs.

Link to find out more - http://www.vegsoc.org/page.aspx?pid=508

Now that you have the info you can ask yourself what you are or what you would like to be. You will also understand someone when they say "I'm Vegetarian, Vegan, Raw etc..

Fukushima radiation now detected in U.S. food

Research has shown that bluefin tuna showing up off the coast of California contain radiation. This amount isn't great by any means yet we really don't know how much is to much for consumption. I'm not saying go out and stop buying fresh fish or tuna. Just be careful and keep an eye on this sort of thing. More than likely it will be the fresh fish markets that will be getting checked before they sell. 



Article Link http://www.naturalnews.com/036022_Fukushima_radiation_food_supply.html

Craving Something?

Have you ever had a craving for something and couldn't really put your finger on what it was? Have you had 2 weeks of chocolate, chips or candy cravings and didn't know why? Its because your body is lacking some sort of nutrients. The only way your body gets you to eat something with the nutrients is to dig up a craving knowing that that piece of chocolate will have what it needs. It relates back to previous foods you have eaten. Its time to train your body to get you to eat the right foods when a craving comes up. You could also invest in a really great vitamin which would help as well.

Check out the chart below to see if you have any of these cravings and what you can eat instead.

I got this from a friend for my blog..Thanks Kami :)

Link http://healthwellness808.com/?p=1180

Mad Cow and the Problem

Did you know: Mad cow disease came about from farmers forcing cows to eat other cows? Yeah the big things that eat grass are being fed meat which used to include other cows until mad cow disease forced the other cows out of the diet.


"Research indicates that the first probable infections of BSE in cows occurred during the 1970's with two cases of BSE being identified in 1986. BSE possibly originated as a result of feeding cattle meat-and-bone meal that contained BSE-infected products from a spontaneously occurring case of BSE or scrapie-infected sheep products. Scrapie is a prion disease of sheep. There is strong evidence and general agreement that the outbreak was then amplified and spread throughout the United Kingdom cattle industry by feeding rendered, prion-infected, bovine meat-and-bone meal to young calves."


Something to think about. 


Resource CDC http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/bse/

Keeping our bodies clean

Here is my thought of the day. I will probably expand on it later.

Would you let the engine of your car run 50,000 to 100,000 miles without ever doing an oil change or service? Then why should you treat your body any different. Think about your body as you would the engine of your car. You need to keep it clean and well lubricated for it to function properly. So why don't we do that?? Keeping our bodies clean and eating the right foods will let our bodies function properly and extremely well for a very long time. You need to put into your body the right food (just as would oil in a car) to help that process. You will feel better about yourself, have more energy and be able to function like you should have all along. It will save you money as well down the road because then you won't have to fix something due to never doing the service you should have to begin with.

THINK ABOUT IT.

Cancer Causing foods

Have you had cancer? Have you known someone that has? I married someone that had it and beat it. One of the things I have come across when reading about cancer is diet. What was the diet of people that have had or have cancer. How much of did they eat. Diet is a very important factor in ones life. I'm not talking about going on a diet but rather what are you or we consuming that could effect us. Think about how much stuff (chemicals) go into our food. The companies aren't bothered about what they put in our food to keep it fresh or great tasting. They just care about the sale. Its up to us to figure it out and be smart about it. The Corporations just want us buying and buying because all they care about is making money. They don't care if we are dying, have cancer or some other illness because guess what....they get even more money when one of these things happens. The insurance companies own the pharmacies and drug companies who in turn own food companies etc. Its just one cycle for them.

Its worth to have think about what your are consuming to much of. Think about could this effect me long term. Do I want to be around longer. What do I need to do to change things. Well one you can do is always come back to my blog and check out the latest haha. Really though think about what you or you and your family are eating way to much of and think is it time to cut back.

One last thing. Meat..Are you eating to much meat?? Where does it come from? Is it just hormone induced meat that's cheap and is loaded with crap?? Meat is another thing that is really bad for us in most cases. I'm mainly talking about red meat. I think these days people are eating way to much of it. In my opinion its ok to eat it every now and then but make sure its from a great source i.e Whole Foods, Farmers Market a Butchers some place other than the cheap isle at Walmart or something similar. Meat also has a link to cancer and that is one thing the Dr will tell you to stop eating so much of and diet change. If the Dr knows whats the link and cause then that should tell you something..They know but do they want you to know before you go into his office for something. Time to do your research...