· Know your Superfoods!
o Honey: great for your digestive system.
o Oranges: Vitamin C is critical to sustain a healthy immune system.
o Blueberries: high in antioxidants, vitamin C and potassium. They can help to lower your risk for heart disease and cancer and are also anti-inflammatory.
o Acai and Goji Berries: Acai berries come from the Amazon and have extremely high levels of antioxidants. Goji berries comes from Mongolia and Tibet and have an endless list of vitamins including A and C.
o Dark Leafy Greens: like Kale and Spinach, are high in calcium and iron. Calcium is important to build strong bones and to prevent osteoporosis and can even help to lose weight.
o Salmon: high in Omega-3 fatty acids. Great for your brain and skin. Can help lower your risk for heart disease, help with arthritis and possibly even Alzheimer’s disease and memory loss.
o Soy: foods like Tofu, Edamame and Soy Milk, can help to lower cholesterol.
o Beans: the Fiber in beans helps to maintain a healthy weight and cholesterol and to help your blood sugar level.
o Black and Green Tea: both have high levels of antioxidants which can help lower your risk for cancer. Green tea contains ECGC which is studies say can possibly inhibit the growth of cancer cells.
o Dark Chocolate: high in antioxidants and can prevent hypertension. Look for chocolate with 60% or higher cocoa content.
o Nuts: like Almonds and Walnuts that contain oils that are good for your brain.
o Coconuts: one of the highest sources of electrolytes in nature. Electrolytes are ionized salts in our cells that help to transport energy throughout our body.
o Yogurt: Nonfat plain yogurt is high in protein and probiotics. Keffir and Greek Yogurt are also great for your digestive system and help to build muscle tissue.
o Oats: excellent source of fiber.
o Seaweed: Nori, Kelp, Kombu, Chukka, Wakame, Arame, and Dulse are all types of seaweeds that help with weight loss, draining lymph nodes, alkalizing your blood and contains high levels of Calcium. Bathing in sea vegetables also works.
o Herbs: like Echinacea, Ginseng and Aloe Vera.
o Broccoli
o Pumpkin
o Sweet Potatoes
The Power of Lemons:
o Sweet Potatoes
The Power of Lemons:
When life gives you lemons, eat them! This small vibrant fruit works wonders for your immune and digestive systems as well as for your skin.
· A great website to learn more about SuperFoods is:
Health Tips from Daphnie Oz on The Chew:
v Psyllium Husks: Packed with fiber, they help lower cholesterol, help you feel fuller for longer and can be snuck into foods like yogurt of smoothies. You can get these at your local drug store or grocery store. They are also found in foods like Metamucil.
v Ginger: Aids digestion, detoxifies your body and is a natural anti-inflammatory.
o I love to make ginger tea by boiling hot water and putting in a few chunks of fresh ginger. Before drinking, I like to add a slice of fresh lemon.
o When using my fresh juicer, I like to add fresh ginger to my creations like a Carrot, Ginger, Apple and Lemon beverage.
v Molasses: The iron inside help with thyroid health and regulation.
o Drizzle some molasses over grilled pineapple.
v Kale: The benefits of Kale are endless. It has b vitamins, more vitamin c than an orange and is a huge dose of fiber.
Amazingly Healthy Smoothie Recipes
This smoothie will help aid your digestion, boost your immune system, keep you full to help your lose weight and is high in antioxidants! Give it a try!
1 cup fresh fruit1/2 cup blueberries
1 teaspoon honey
1 tablespoon psyllium husks
3 ester-c capsules, open capsules and pour in.
1 cup ice
Smoothie High in
Iron, Folic Acid, Magnesium and Vitamins C and E
1 Beet
1 Apple
2 Carrots
2 Kale Leaves
Half Cup Broccoli
Immunity Boosting Smoothie
3 Carrots
Half Apple
Half Lemon
2 Cloves Garlic
¼ inch of Ginger
Hand-full of Parsley and Cilantro
Anti-Inflammatory Pain Relief Smoothie
½ cup of coconut flesh
1 cup of frozen cherries
5-8 fresh basil leaves
1-2 cups of coconut water or filtered water
1 Tbsp of chia or hemp seeds
Anti-Inflammatory Pain Relief Smoothie
½ cup of coconut flesh
1 cup of frozen cherries
5-8 fresh basil leaves
1-2 cups of coconut water or filtered water
1 Tbsp of chia or hemp seeds
Detox Juice
1 Carrot
1 Apple (remove the seeds)
3 celery stalks
Half of a beet with the green top
left on
Hand-full of Parsley and Cilantro
1 inch slice of Ginger
Detox the Body
Why Detox?
Detoxing is a way to cleanse the body of chemicals, pollutants and toxins that have made their way into your body. By emphasizing high-nutrient foods, your body excretes and eliminates any unwanted accumulated toxins that are stored in fat cells and organs. Detoxing assists your detoxification organs such as skin and liver in the detox process. There are numerous foods, herbs and remedies to detox the body. Here are just a few: (click on the underlined terms to view articles full of great information)
- Parsley and coriander
These bind heavy metals like mercury so they can be extracted from your body. They are also alkalizing and full of chlorophyll. Add to salads, stir fries, and green smoothies. They can be eaten cooked or raw.
- WaterMany people are partially dehydrated all the time which stresses your system and prevents efficient detoxification. Drink lots of water; 2 to 3 liters per day.Try drinking a liter (about 4 cups) of water in the morning, then sip the remaining 1-2 liters throughout the day. Avoid drinking at mealtimes, so you don't dilute your digestive juices.
- Leafy greens
Leafy greens ( kale, celery, bok choy, silverbeet, baby spinach...) are the backbone for any good detox. They are alkalizing, and an alkaline body is better at battling bad bacteria, yeast and keeping cravings at bay. Green leafy veggies also contain chlorella which helps to cleanse and increase the oxygen in your blood, improving your cellular health.
Try adding a daily green smoothy to up your green intake, as well as eating lots of big leafy salads with every meal (including breakfast!) and simple veggie stir fries.
Lemon water
Lemon is further alkalizing to your body (even though it tastes acidic when we drink it), and it helps improve digestion, supports liver detoxification and reduce bloating. The lemon juice activates your liver to release toxins and helps cleanse the intestines
Mix the juice of half a lemon into 200 milliliters of warm water and drink it first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. If you can handle it, add a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar as well.
- AvocadoOmega-3 helps to reduce inflammation and ease digestion. Eat avocado, flax seed oil, hemp oil and extra virgin olive oil. These oils are unstable at high heats, so make sure you don't undo your detoxifying benefits by submitting them to high temperatures and turning them rancid. Keep hemp and flax seed oils in the fridge, and get them into your diet by pouring over salads.
Additional detoxing tips:
- The Sauna
- Bikram or Hot Yoga
- Simply Working Out
Boosting Your Immunity (Alternatives to the Flu Shot)
Garlic
Garlic is a natural antibacterial agent. It’s a serious germ fighter that helps the body fight off any unwanted bacteria. The most potent, therapeutic way to consume garlic is raw. Try adding raw garlic to salad dressings, hummus and dips.
- Boost Vitamin C
Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant and super supporter of your immune system. It is known for decreasing the severity of colds, so even if you’ve already got the bug load up on vitamin C to help ease the pain. Great vitamin C sources in the wintertime include: dark leafy greens, rutabaga, broccoli, brussels sprouts, lemons, and persimmons. Try having a green juice with kale, lemon and ginger on a daily basis.
- Get Enough Sleep and Manage Your Stress
When you compromise on sleep and experience a lot of stress, you are also weakening your body’s immune system and ability to fight off colds and flus. Try to prioritize active rest, like some gentle restorative yoga, practice deep breathing, meditate, go for a walk – what ever it is that works for you. But do something and get your 7 to 8 hours of sleep every night.
- Ginger
Ginger is a great inflammation and pain reliever. It’s also an anti-viral agent helping to boost your immune system. Ginger also has a nice and warning effect on the body in the colder winter months and helps resolve mucus build up. It also has plenty of digestive benefits.
- Kick the Sugar
Let your sugar come from immunity-boosting fresh fruits and sweet root vegetables, not candybars, cookies and soda. Sugar weakens your immune system and causes inflammation in the body.
Nature’s
Antibiotics
- Garlic
- Echinacea
- Colloidal Silver
- Pau D’Arco
- Manuka Honey
- Oregano Oil
- Olive Leaf Extract
- Wild Indigo
- Myrrh
- Ginseng
Nature’s Flu
Shot Remedies
Combine/blend
and drink these remedy recipes to help ward of common cold, the flu, or if you
just feel under the weather. Drink one
cup of any of these recipes 3 to 4 times daily until the symptoms subside. Keep in a BPA-free container in the
refrigerator.
1)
- 4 crushed organic garlic cloves
- 2 tbsps manuka honey
- ½ tsp organic turmeric
- 2 tbsps grated organic ginger
- ½ tsp organic cayenne pepper
- 3 cups fresh organic orange juice
- 1/3 cup fresh organic lemon juice
2)
- 1 entire bulb of garlic
- 2 tsp ginger powder
- 2 Tbsp organic honey
- 3 cups of pineapple juice
- ¼ tsp of cayenne pepper
Holistic Cough
Remedies
Cough Syrup:
Combine a half cup of honey and a half cup of water, add one whole chopped
onion and one chopped garlic clove. Add
a dash of sage, thyme or oregano, and allow to steep overnight at room
temperature. Strain and use the liquid
as a cough syrup. Keep in the
refrigerator
Cough Syrup:
Add a dash of grated horseradish to a quarter cup of honey. Allow it to sit for a few hours and then use
as a cough syrup.
Chest Rub:
Start with a half cup of castor oil.
Crush one or two garlic cloves and stir them into the oil. Add 1 tbsp of freshly grated ginger, 3 or 4
drops of eucalyptus oil and about a half of a teaspoon of cayenne pepper. Mix all together and rub onto the chest.
How to Reduce your Blood Pressure Naturally
Over 60 million Americans have high blood pressure, including more than half (54%) of all Americans age 65 to 74 years old and nearly three quarters (72%) of all American blacks in the same age group. High blood pressure is a major risk factor for a heart attack or stroke. In fact, it is generally regarded as the most significant risk factor for a stroke.
Here are four ways to lower your blood pressure without medication:
1. Drink Beet Juice.
Several recent studies have shown that drinking fresh beet juice can lead to clinically meaningful reductions in blood pressure. Why it works: The decrease in blood pressure is due to the chemical formation of nitrite from the dietary nitrates in the juice. Once in the general circulation, nitrite can be converted to nitric oxide (NO) by the cells that line blood vessels. NO is a powerful dilator of blood vessels, resulting in lower blood pressure.
2. Eat Fresh, Raw Garlic.
Garlic has a wide range of well-documented effects, including helping to lower blood pressure. Studies showing a positive effect of garlic and garlic preparations are those that deliver a sufficient dosage of allicin. To get enough allicin, eat 1 to 4 cloves of fresh garlic a day. If you want to avoid garlic breath in public, add minced fresh garlic to your salad dressing in the evening at dinner.
Why it works: All of the beneficial effects of garlic are attributed to its sulfur-containing compounds: allicin, diallyl disulfide, diallyl trisulfide, and others. Allicin is mainly responsible for the pungent odor of garlic. It is formed by the action of the enzyme alliinase on the compound alliin. The enzyme is activated by heat, oxygen, or water. This accounts for the fact that cooked garlic, odorless supplements, "aged garlic preparations," and garlic oil products produce neither as strong an odor as raw garlic nor nearly as powerful medicinal effects as raw fresh garlic.
3. Drink Black Tea.
Why it works: It's believed that black tea's hypertension benefits may be due to the fact that the beverage improves the function of the endothelial cells that line the interior of blood vessels and affect blood pressure. Other research suggests that flavonoids in black tea can improve the tone of blood vessels, helping them channel blood more efficiently.
4. Get More Magnesium.
Research shows many adults do not get the recommended dietary allowance of at least 320 mg of magnesium for women and 420 mg for men, and that for every 100 mg increase in magnesium intake, the risk of stroke is reduced by about 9 percent.
Why it works: Magnesium helps dilate blood vessels and prevents spasm in your heart muscle and blood vessel walls. It also dissolves blood clots. All of these aid optimal heart and blood vessel function and can help to lower blood pressure.
5 Foods for a Faster Brain
As the brain is 80% fat, foods that are rich in omega 3 fats and/or antioxidants continue to be the cornerstone of cognitive nutrition. However, as nutritional science has progressed, so too has our understanding of food and how it impacts the brain.
1. Black Cod/Sable Fish
Black Cod/sable fish is one of the richest sources of omega-3 fatty acids, specifically docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). DHA makes up 60% of the fatty constituents of the brain which keeps the brain cell membranes soft and fluid. This improves communication within the brain cells and enhances learning and memory. 4oz of black cod contains 1800mg of omega 3 fats, one third more than wild salmon.
2. Chia seed
Chia seed contains the highest vegetarian source of omega 3 fats, alpha linoleic acid (ALA). While chia seed does not contain DHA, its omega 3 fat will convert to DHA with the help of magnesium and Vitamin C. Three tablespoons of chia seed will create 1200mg of DHA and EPA, making its cognitive-nutrition capacity consistent with wild salmon and far exceeding farmed salmon.
How to Eat: Try chia seeds soaked in almond milk and topped with berries (rich in magnesium and Vitamin C), or soaked and blended with cashew nut milk and blueberries to create a vegan blueberry mousse. Enjoy a green smoothie made with frozen banana, chia seed, kale and almond milk. Or try Chia Goodness cereal with apple and almonds, available at Whole Foods and other healthfood stores.
3. Broccoli sprouts
Broccoli sprouts contain the powerful phytonutrient, sulforaphane. Sulforaphane activates and amplifies the body's most abundant antioxidant, glutathione. This protects the brain from free radical damage and preserves the integrity of the synaptic membranes, which are central to learning and memory. Half a cup of broccoli sprouts have more sulforaphane than over a pound of broccoli.
4. Turmeric
Turmeric is the yellow pigment in curry which contains the polyphenol, curcumin. Curcumin turns on a brain protective pathway, Nrf2, which upregulates detoxification, increases glutathione levels and reduces inflammation.
Inflammation has been linked to many neurodegenerative conditions and more mild cognitive conditions such as lowered mental acuity and slow information processing speed. Turmeric may even inhibit the progression of Alzheimer's disease by removing amyloyd plaque buildup in the brain. Interestingly, India has the lowest level of Alzheimer’s disease in the world.
5. Raw Cacao Nibs
Cacao beans have more antioxidants flavonoids than blueberries, green tea and red wine. They are an excellent source of phytonutrients, which turn off damaging inflammation transcription factors such as NF-kB and turn on protective pathways such as Nrf2.
This helps to improve memory, increase information-processing speed and improve verbal fluency. Cacao beans have also been associated with improvements in mood as they enhance opioid-receptors in the brain. Stick to the raw cacao nibs versus chocolate. You lose many of the health benefits when you eat commercially produced chocolate (even 70%).
(Info retreived from an article by Dana James)
Apple Cider Vinegar
I have read countless articles praising the numerous health
benefits of apple cider vinegar (ACV).
Health nuts swear that it can cure anything from acid reflux to skin
problems. To obtain the most health
benefits from ACV it’s important to use organic unfiltered/ minimal dilution
brands such as Bragg’s. Make sure that
the ACV that you choose is cloudy. That
means that it contains “the mother”. It
is the cloudy settlement at the bottom of the bottle which contains the
nutrients and makes the health benefits possible. Here are other uses for apple cider vinegar:
- · Acid reflux
- · Acne/skin problems
- · Allergies
- · Asthma
- · Blood pressure maintenance
- · Candida
- · Cholesterol problems
- · Chronic fatigue
- · Dermatitis
- · Athlete’s foot
- · Nail fungus
- · Gout
- · Influenza
- · Sinus infection
- · Sore throat
- · Food poisoning
- Vitamin C, A, E, B, K
- Potassium
- Phosphorus
- Calcium
- Phytonutrients
- Boost immune system
- Cancer prevention
- Asthma
- Digestive issues
- Colds and the flu
- Heart disease
- Skin infections
- Burns
- Inflammation
- Joint pain
- Viruses
- Bacterial infections
- Tissue damage repair
- Broken hones
- Hemorrhoids
- Acne
- Brittle nails
- Fungal infections
- Headaches
- Stress
- Provides the body with electrolytes
- Prevents digestive disorders
- Cystic fibrosis
- Birthing difficulties
Not into Eating Meat? Alternative Sources of Protein
- Spirulina
- Chia Seeds
- Hemp Seeds
- Brazil Nuts
- Figs
- Sprouts
- Maca
- Avocado
- Kale
- Romaine Lettuce
- Broccoli
- Spinach
- Barley Grass
- Goji Berries
- Water
- Herbal Green Tea (try Matcha)
- Grapefruits
- Hot Peppers
- Turmeric
- Spinach
Foods that Help Heal your Kidneys
- Cranberries
- Blueberries
- Strawberries
- Onion
- Garlic
- Red Bell Peppers
- Raspberries
- Cherries
Foods that Help Rid the Body of
Parasites
- Cayenne Pepper
- Papaya
- Garlic
- Thyme
- Pomegranate
- Coconut Juice
- Pumpkin Seeds
- Sunflower Seeds
Cinnamon Oil
Uses
- Mouth freshener
- Arthritis
- Diarrhea
- Room freshener
- Menstrual cramps
- Eliminating mosquitoes
- Yeast infections
- Colds/flu
- Digestive problems
- Respiratory problems
- Skin infections
- Blood impurity
- Heart disorders
- Antibacterial agent
- Antifungal agent
- Antimicrobial (prevents the growth of bacteria, microorganisms, fungi and protozoans)
- Anti-clogging
- Brain tonic (helps to improve brain functions/memory)
- Blood purification
- Blood circulation
- Anti-inflammatory
- Pain reliever
- Helps to stop bleeding
When my mom’s
sciatic began to act up, the worst that it had ever been, I began to worry
about the doses of pain killer narcotics that the doctor was prescribing
her. I know just how dangerous pain
killers can be, especially for someone in such an immense amount of pain. So, I
took her to my favorite health store, Health Hut, determined to find her some
sort of safe and healthier alternative. I found her an extra strength pain
killer derived from the spice Turmeric.
In high concentrations of various levels, you can find Turmeric in pill
form called Curcumin or Curamin at your local health store. It takes a while for it to build up in your
system and no, it won’t take the pain of severe sciatica away completely but,
it does help tremendously and it is an excellent alternative to narcotics. Turmeric is considered a super spice and has
countless health benefits. Besides for pill
form, Turmeric spice can be used in cooking, added to warm milk to make
Turmeric milk, or used in teas. Be
creative in your uses of Turmeric but give it a try, it will do wonders for
your skin, body, mind and overall health J
- Antibacterial
- Anti-inflammatory
- Analgesic (pain killer)
- Anti-tumor
- Anti-allergic
- Antioxidants
- Antiseptic
- Digestive help
- Food poisoning
- Gallstones
- Parasite eliminator
- Poor circulation
- Staph infections
- Wound healer
- Diuretic
- Anemia
- Cancer
- Diabetes
Coconut Water
Benefits
- Hydration
- Electrolytes
- Relieves Urinary Problems
- Kills Intestinal Worms
- Breaks up Kidney Stones
- Antibacterial
- Controls Vomiting
- Used in Blood Transfusion
- Healthy Skin
- Accelerates weight loss
- Lowers cholesterol
- Improves diabetes
- Aids digestion
- Natural skin moisturizer (try organic coconut oil)
- High in protein and calcium
- Great oil to use for oil pulling technique
- Rich in nutrients, fiber, vitamins and minerals
- Naturally antiviral, antimicrobial, antiprotozoal and antifungal; it kills the bad stuff both inside and outside of the body
- Energy booster, endurance, thyroid function and metabolism to prevent obesity and assist in weight-loss
- Improves insulin and blood glucose functions to reduce diabetes risks
- Strengthens bones and teeth
- Protects body against different forms of cancer
- Supports healing and repair of skin
- Protects from free-radicals
- Can be used as deodorant due to the lauric acid
- Softens skin, conditions hair, prevents wrinkles, sags and age spots, controls dandruff
- Has NO harmful side effects J
- Common colds
- Normalizes blood pressure
- Increases appetite
- Fungus infections
- Colon cancer
- Stress and tiredness reliever
- Reduces inflammation
Green Onions as
a Topical Application
1) Sore
Throats: cut the green onion’s white
part into pieces and put it in a cloth bag.
Steam it for a hot compress. You
can also mix it with grated ginger and salt.
Wrap the hot bag in a towel and place it over the throat, chest, palms
and back.
2) Swollen
Feet: Boil the entire green onion for a
few minutes. Grind it up and mix it with
a little bit of water, just enough to make a paste. Place it onto the swollen parts of your
feet.
3) Nasal
Congestion/Runny Nose: Mash the green
onion and soak up the juice with a cotton ball.
Place the cotton ball on your nose.
Ginger is
another miracle spice. It has a great
number of healing benefits that have been proven throughout history. Ginger is a very versatile spice that can be
used in anything from teas and cooking to topical oil and supplements.
- Morning sickness
- Anti-inflammatory
- Ovarian cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Arthritis
- Pain reliever
- Migraines and head ache reliever
- Colds/flu
- Stomach ache
- Colon cancer
- Obesity
- Diabetes
- Alzheimer’s
- Cardiovascular disease
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
- Coughing
- Toothaches
- Swelling
- Sore throats
- Nose congestion
- Aids in weight loss and detoxification
- High in magnesium
- Relieves muscle pain
- Digestion (rub a bit of ginger oil on your stomach to help aid digestion)
Garlic Benefits
and Remedies
- Lowers cholesterol
- Removes parasites
- Athlete’s foot
- Respiratory Problems
- Poor Digestion
- Low energy
- Blood sugar
- Blood cholesterol
- Allergies
- Coughing
- Immune system booster
- Stomach aid
- Colon cancer
- Diabetes prevention
- Increases the absorption of iron and zinc
- Soothes toothaches
- Chronic bronchitis
- Breast cancer
- Colds/flu
- Leukemia
- Anti-fungal agent
- Yeast infections
- Antioxidants
- Warts
- Vaginitis
Uses of Wheatgrass
*Did you know that 2 ounces of Wheatgrass is equivalent to eating 4 pounds of green vegetables!
- Lowers blood pressure
- Helps sore throats
- Increases red blood-cell count
- Keeps the hair from graying
- Blood cleanser
- Cleanses the organs and gastrointestinal tract of debris
- Aids eczema
- Reducing blood pressure
- Helps psoriasis
- Restores alkalinity to the blood high in enzymes
- Powerful detoxifier
- Protects the liver and blood
- Fights tumors
- Eliminates itching
- Helps cuts, burns, scrapes, rashes, poison ivy, insect bites
- Boils
- Sweetens the breath
- Neutralizes toxic substances like cadmium, nicotine, strontium, mercury and polyvinyl chloride
- Slows the aging process
- Tightens loose and sagging skin
- Lessens the effects of radiation
Spices and Herbs
Health Benefits
Cinnamon:
Lowers blood sugar
Turmeric:
Inhibits the growth of cancer cells
Rosemary:
fights against obesity, liver disease, gastritis, cholesterolemia, bronchic
asthma and edmeas.
Garlic:
anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal
Paprika:
anti-inflammatory and antioxidant
Ginger:
Decreases motion sickness and nausea
Oregano: is a
natural source of omega-3 fatty acids
- Helps with headaches
- Multiple sclerosis
- Cancer
- Alzheimer’s
- Parkinson’s disease
- Heart disease
- Arthiritis
- Cardiovascular disease
- Impaired immune function
- Dental plaque
- Anti-aging
- Viral and bacterial infections
- Increases stamina and boosts endurance
- Aids digestion
- Increases hydration
- Helps acne
- Ovarian cancer
- Colds/flu
- Relieves joint pain
- Aids in depression and anxiety
- Cures nausea
- Cholesterol and weight management
- Promotes healthy sleep
Uses of Chia Seeds
- Chia seeds can be used in different ways. You can sprinkle it raw onto most foods or add it to smoothies. Use it to thicken smoothies and to add additional nutrition.
- Contains five times the amount of calcium than milk
- Contains seven times more vitamin C than oranges
- Contains three times more iron than spinach
- Contains twice as much potassium of a banana
- Contains eight times more Omega-3 than salmon
- Increases energy and stamina
- Strengthens the immune system
- Aids in weight loss
- Normalizes blood sugar levels
- Helps with arthritis
- Cleanses the colon
- Rids the body of toxins
- Reduces inflammation
- Promotes sound sleep
- Prevents cancer
- Aids digestion
- Helps with knee and joint pain
- Hyperactivity disorder
- Promotes healthy skin, hair and nails
- Can be used for horse and pet food
*Avocados are a
miracle food that have numerous health benefits and uses.
- Maintains healthy and strong bones and teeth
- Strengthen the immune system
- Good source of Vitamin E
- Prevents birth defects
- Lowers cholesterol
- Prevents strokes
- Anti-inflammatory
- Prostate cancer prevention
- Breast cancer prevention
- Oral cancer
- Hearth health
- Free radical fighter
- Helps bad breath
- Aids in weight loss and burns fat
- Helps and fights arthritis
- Slows the aging process
- High in Vitamins A, C, K, B6
- High in fiber, potassium and folic acid
- Improves eye health
- Improves skin care: rub one or more of the following items on the skin 2-4 times a week: papaya pulp, avocado, cucumber, spirulina, fresh noni fruit, and/or aloe vera pulp. For dry skin try: hempseed oil, jojoba oil and MSM lotion directly onto the skin. You can also apply avocados on the skin directly because avocado oil is very similar to our natural skin’s oil.
- Avocados provide the lutein necessary to protect you from age-related eye degeneration
- Avocados contain oleic acid which improves your cardiovascular system
- Avocados have Vitamin B6 and folic acid which controls homecysteine levels which are linked to an increased risk of heart disease.
- Avocados have more natural fiber than any other fruit.
- Avocados have 35% more potassium than a banana.
- Avocados increase collagen production.
- Avocados contain Glutathione which is a master antioxidant that boosts your body’s immune system and keeps your nervous system healthy.
Medicinal and
Health Benefits of Cayenne Pepper (Capsicum)
- Rebuilds stomach tissue and the peristaltic action in the intestines
- Stops heart attacks within 30 seconds
- Boosts circulation
- Increase heart action
- Fights fatigue
- Restores stamina
- Enhances cardiovascular performance
- Alleviates stiff arthritic joints and lower back pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Arthritis
- Nerve pain caused by shingles and sciatica
- Strengthens digestion
- Aids psoriasis
Homemade Citrus Water
Celery Health Benefits
- Boosts the immune system due to high amounts of Vitamin C
- Its balance of potassium and sodium helps to flush out excess fluid from the body and works as a diuretic
- Celery contains coumarins which have been shown to be effective in the prevention of cancer
- It is believed that celery has anti-inflammatory properties
- The pthalides in celery may lower cholesterol by increasing bile acid secretion
- The pthalides in celery may lower blood pressure by relaxing the muscles around the arteries and allowing vessels to dilate.
- The calcium, magnesium, and potassium in celery also helps regulate blood pressure.
Cucumbers
- Rich in Vitamins A, B and C
- Rich in minerals like magnesium, potassium, manganese and silicon
- Joint health
- Blood pressure
- Tapeworm
- Puffy eyes
- Digestive problems
- Constipation
- Diabetes
- Beautiful hair
- Bone health
- Sore gums and teeth
- Hydration
- Helps to flush out toxins
Great Reasons
to Drink Water
- Lowers cholesterol levels
- Antioxidant
- Cleansing agent
- Aids in weight loss
- Anti-aging
- Hydration
- Drinking water at the correct time maximizes its effectiveness on the body:
- Drink 2 glasses of water after waking up to help activate the internal organs
- Drink 1 glass of water 30 minutes before a meal to aid in digestion
- Drink 1 glass of water before taking a bath or shower to help lower blood pressure
- Drink 1 glass of water before going to bed to help avoid strokes or heart attacks
- Drinking water in the morning increases the production of new blood and muscle cells.
- Helps with weight loss. Drinking at least 16oz of chilled water can boost your metabolism by 24% in the morning.
- Drinking water in the morning promotes glowing skin. Water helps to purge toxins from the blood and helps clear the skin.
- Drinking water in the morning balances your lymph system which helps you to perform your daily functions, balance your body fluids and fight infections.
Best Anti-Aging Foods
*The key component in anti-aging foods are antioxidants.- Pomegranate
- Oregano
- Avocado
- Noni
- Berries
- Lemongrass
- Cinnamon
- Coconut
- Cucumbers
- Avocado
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Kale
- Coconut
- Soursop
- Ginseng
- Lemons and Limes
- Ginger
- Onions
- Spinach
- Watercress
- Arugula
- Tomatoes
- Turmeric
Foods that Kill Cancer
- Garlic
- Broccoli
- Kale
- Grapefruits
- Tomatoes
- Wheatgrass
- Soursop
- Turmeric
- Eggplants
Natural Pain
Killers
- Turmeric (Curamin/Curcumin)
- Holy Basil
- Ginger
- Capsaicin (Cayenne Pepper)
- Fish Oil
- Red Seaweed
- Arnica (flora)
- Boswaillia (plant)
Green Tea: Protects the body from ageingChamomile: Helps promote sleepPeppermint: Remedy used for vomiting and nauseaElderflower: cure for coldsThyme: Effective treatment for coldsNettle: Good source of iron, calcium and silicaFennel: helps clean the kidneysGinger: reduces inflammationLemon Verbena: Digestive aid
You always hear about the benefits of green vegetables, how about the red ones!?
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