The human body is not able to breakdown chemicals found in processed and manufactured foods so it will store them in fat cells....a.k.a. the body’s toxin storage depot! Here they accumulate as toxins causing hormone disruption, cell mutation, inflammation and many nasty diseases. Once the fat cells of the body are at full storage capacity the body will create more fat cells in which to store further toxins. All of this increases body fat, reduces health and wellness, and decreases longevity. To Continue Reading
Diet & Lifestyle More Important than Ancestry
We now know that because of our daily food and lifestyle choices we are not necessarily doomed to suffer the same diseases our grandparents and parents may have had. We have the freedom to choose to live healthier and reduce our risk of those unfortunate outcomes, and perhaps live longer and remain more active and fit than our ancestors. Our diet and environment will affect the gene expression, which traits are expressed or not. One can choose to live in a healthy environment and take Continue Reading
10 Dietary Tips for Long Term Weight Loss
Fluorinated water will slow weight loss and most tap water is flourinated, so drinking pure spring water is recommended. Include more legumes in the diet. They are drying and have a diuretic effect. Aduki and mung beans are especially helpful. Grains with a bitter quality have a diuretic effect and stimulate liver function which is also good for weight loss. Some grains to consider are rye, amaranth, quinoa, oats, basmati rice, and corn. Almost all vegetables are good for weight loss. Continue Reading
Food Addiction or Allergy?
Most people are familiar with immediate-onset food allergies. These are usually a permanent or fixed allergic response such as having an allergic reaction to shellfish or peanuts. Immediate onset allergies generally occur during childhood. They can be genetically predisposed and occur in less than 5% of the population. The immediate onset food allergies were once thought to be the only “true” food allergy, however we now know that there are several types of food allergies and they can have a Continue Reading
