You’ve probably heard tales – both true and exaggerated – detailing the finicky eating habits of pregnant women. There’s something about pregnancy that makes previously unheard of flavor combinations palatable. For instance, few people would pair and ice cream cone with a side of crunchy pickles. A pregnant woman might not even blink at such an offering.
By the same token, certain foods are much less desirable during pregnancy. It becomes difficult in some cases for women to maintain a healthy, nutritious diet. In order to supplement that diet and provide the vitamins and minerals essential to mother and baby, prenatal vitamins can make all the difference. They should be administered before, during and shortly after pregnancy.
No kidding if you are not having a ball with exercise you are missing out on a great way to train. All the things that come and go in the world of the commercialization of health and fitness this may be one of those timeless core elements. Swiss Balls or exercise balls are one of those tools that just work. Easy to transport and easy to use an exercise ball can add a key component to any exercise program; core strength and balance.
Versatile and fun the exercise ball is one of the best ways to train for balance and strength, utilizing synergistic muscle not always conditioned by traditional weight training and exercise methods. As we age balance and core strength is now being considered as important as cardio conditioning and some research suggests perhaps even more important.
Protein which is the “building blocks” for healthy bodies is an important nutrient needed by everyone on a daily basis. Choosing the right protein source is a very important consideration to maximize its benefits. Healthy diets should regularly include high quality, low fat sources of protein. Protein foods however are not all equal and can vary in a number of ways including the following: Number and quantity of essential amino acids, Digestion and absorption rates, Fat content, Taste and Purity.
To fill in the daily protein gap and make sure you are getting a full protein profile; nutrition experts recommend a diet with a variety of protein foods and for optimal results make sure that one of them is whey protein. Compared to other proteins, on a gram-to-gram basis whey protein isolate delivers more essential amino acids to the body but without the fat or cholesterol. Readily available in powder form whey protein can easily be whipped up into a delicious protein shake that makes a healthy between meal snack.
Absolutely, “to B” is to be healthy. The safety record of the B-complex vitamins is extraordinarily good. Since their discovery, beginning with thiamin (B-1) in 1911, many thousands of studies have verified an unequaled therapeutic value of these essential substances. Side effects have been rare, and toxicity is nearly nonexistent, even at the highest doses.
Vitamin B comes in many forms, and all of them are necessary for healthy living. Getting plenty of B vitamins, usually much more than the recommended daily allowance is essential for optimal health. That is why high quality Whole Food multi-vitamins can help fill in the gaps in a daily diet. B vitamins can improve heart health, symptoms of depression; can also work to improve energy levels, brain function and much more.
In most cases the amount of b-vitamins found in a good complete multivitamin is enough. However during stressful times, poor health or a compromised immune system extra supplementation of b-complex should be considered. So to” B” or not to “B” is no longer a question.
Fast food doesn’t have to slow you down. In fact it can actually power you up if you choose the right fast food options. If you don’t have time for a sit down breakfast or lunch a great alternative is a homemade protein shake or choose from a variety of great protein bars available.
In the morning just toss some of your fresh or frozen fruit (preferably organic) in a blender along with pure filtered water or juice add a scoop or two of protein powder, egg, whey or soy a little honey if you like and you have created a perfect protein shake. Then just pour and go. I like to pop a slice of my favorite whole grain bread in the toaster for a side dish to take along to round out the fast food meal. I throw my favorite protein bar in my pocket for a quick mid morning snack to keep me charged up and then out the door I go to greet the day.
Move over Juice Bars I just created a protein shake at a fraction of the cost and saved gas and time getting it.
Fall has fell and the chill is in the morning air. It’s a great time to start thinking about that old favorite cold weather breakfast to start your day off right, Hot Cereal. Whether your favorite is Cream of Barley or Hot Steal Cut Oatmeal it is a great way to kick off your day. Don’t forget to add some of your favorite fall berries and a scoop of fresh yogurt adding a delicious flavor and important nutrients.
To add an extra nutrient kick try adding a generous scope of Super Green Food Powder to the mix. It adds not only a great taste it is also a great energy booster, gives you digestive support, and kicks up your immune system to help prepare you for the coming cold and flu season.
Most Super Green Food Powders are formulated to give you the maximum benefits of natural whole food ingredients such as active enzymes, antioxidants, carotenoids, flavonoids, vitamins and minerals, fiber, protein, amino acids, prebiotics, probiotics, and chlorophyll. Wow now that is a kicked up power house way to start your day. Be sure when choosing a Super Green Food Powder to get an organic formula whenever possible.
Omega 3 Fatty acids are particularly beneficial to men’s health. Omega-3 Fatty Acids are part of the membrane of every cell in the body; they’re also the building blocks of hormones that govern much of the body’s physiology. A low intake of Omega-3 Fatty Acids and low circulating levels of DHA, are associated with prostate cancer, BPH or enlarged prostate, and prostatitis. Increasing consumption of Omega-3 Fatty Acids found in fish as well as flax, hemp, pumpkin, and nuts such as walnuts can help reduce the risk associated with low Omega 3 dietary intake.
Although Omega-3 can be obtained from other sources other than fish, fish is still considered the richest and most plentiful source for Omega-3 Fatty Acids. Unfortunately too many Americans just don’t like the taste of the oily, fatty fish – such as mackerel, tuna, sardines, or wild salmon – that are rich in Omega-3’s. Others eat the wrong fish – for example, fish sticks or other white fish – which has a negligible impact on their Omega-3 level and may actually raise their omega-6 levels which is associated with inflammation and other health problems when out of balance with Omega 3’s.
However the good news is, supplements can fill the gap. Fish oil oral supplements have an important role in restoring the desired balance of Omega 3’s in your diet. They are affordable, convenient and lower the risk of heavy metal contamination found in so many of the preferred fish sources.
YOU DON’T NEED A HIGH QUALITY HOME WATER FILTER SYSTEM……………. NOT!
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) tracks major outbreaks of diseases. All though these reports rarely make center page of the main media the CDC reported a case in 1993 in Milwaukee, where 403,000 people were afflicted with cryptosporidium; 1440 people were hospitalized and scores DIED. This occurred due to a faulty filtration system in a water system much more modern then many less sophisticated systems throughout the U.S. such as open water reservoir water supplies like that found in places such as Eldorado County, California.
In an article released by the Sacramento Bee on Nov. 4, 1998 reported on an alarming pollution problem that created a potentially deadly healthy hazard. The report documents through photographs the gross negligence of the drinking water supply management board (EID) with a photograph of a manure pile and horses at water’s edge, along with dead animals and other pollutants draining into one of the reservoirs.
As we rely on government municipalities for our safety it is hardly a perfect system. That is why a high a quality water purifying system is so important. A home water filter systems is the only way you can know that the water you are drinking is pure and safe. Affordable and easy to install water purifiers are a part of true health insurance, or what we call assurance.
In our last Blog we looked at one of the biggest challenges in modern day health, the continued struggle in coping with the toxic environment we have created around us. We pointed out some simple methods to reduce our exposure to harmful byproducts from our industrialized age, helping us to minimize the impact it has on our bodies. However we did not want to over look another very important aspect of this dilemma; helping our bodies deal with elimination of toxins once they have entered the body.
Along with annual or semiannual internal cleanses it has been well documented that daily consumption of Super Green Foods can help eliminate toxins that have been building up in the tissue and organs of the body.
Super Green food is not only high in nutritional value but also contains a significant amount of chlorophyll. Biochemists T. Negishi, and colleagues, on the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, Japan, conducted a revealing experiment with chlorophyll on fruit flies. A toxic substance was fed to the fruit flies along with chlorophyll derived from spinach and the green product chlorella. The chlorophyll neutralized the toxin, and the fruit flies survived.
The importance of this is that it has a similar effect on humans. The seven glorious chlorophyll filled Super Green Foods include wheatgrass, barley grass, alfalfa, chlorella, spirulina, blue-green algae (AFA), and green tea, each helping to detoxify and rehabilitate the body on a cellular level. The health benefits of consuming Super Green Foods daily can not be overstated and should not be overlooked for optimal health and prevention.
One of the biggest challenges in modern day health is the continued struggle from the toxic environment we have created around us. It effects the air we breathe the foods we eat and the products our body comes in contact with. Fortunately are bodies in the short term deal well with the continued bombardment of any number of contaminants and toxins we come into contact with everyday. Unfortunately over the long term our bodies start to either become over saturated or organs responsible for eliminating contaminates wear out form over use and just cannot keep up with the demand.
The good news is there are several things we can do to help our bodies cope with this dilemma. The simplest approach is to first minimize your exposure to harmful byproducts of our industrialized age. You can do this by eating as organically as possible avoiding artificial ingredients and hydrogenated oils. Avoid airborne contaminates such as second hand smoke, drink filtered water and use a high quality Air Purifier system for your home. This will not only help you stay healthier, with the body devoting less time detoxing it will have more time to keep you energized and feeling great.