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Omega-3 & Omega-6 are Essential to Good Health

June 16, 2010

Omega-3 and Omega-6 Nutritional oils are an essential part of our diet. They are known as essential because our bodies do not produce them independently, we must supplement them in our diets. Without supplementation of nutritional oils our bodies simply would not function properly.


Fish oil is an important source of Omega-3 fatty acids. It is often called the thinkers oil because they are rich in two powerful brain fat compounds called EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). These are both important compounds for the healthy function of the brain and retina. Fish oils also have been shown to reduce inflammation, increase blood flow, and help manage blood hormones. Omega-3 oils also reportedly prevent heart disease.

Omega-6 oils have been shown to reduce high cholesterol, blood pressure, inflammation, and arthritis. Preliminary clinical trials have shown possible uses of Omega-6 fatty acids for acne, alcoholism, allergies, attention deficit disorder, eye disease, and diabetes. Used together Omega-6 and Omega-3 fatty acids play a critical role in brain function as well as normal growth and development.


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Earth Day Savings on All Green Supplements

April 21, 2010

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Green Food Supplements include:
Alfalfa, Barley, Chlorella, Kelp, Spirulina, and Wheatgrass.

Green superfoods cleanse your body of free radicals and toxins. They are full of natural antioxidants, which boost immune system functions, help to regulate blood pressure, maintain healthy cholesterol levels and clean the digestive system. The immune boosting properties support healthy white blood cell production in order to ward off disease and illness. Green foods also promote healthy, younger looking skin through the detoxification process. The vitamins in Green foods increase energy and endurance.

Alfalfa:
The benefits of alfalfa in its leafy stage are that it can reduce blood sugar and even cholesterol levels. Also, when alfalfa is in a supplement effect it can also be a laxative and a diuretic. Alfalfa also helps in the treatment of urinary infection, kidney, bladder and even prostate conditions. When used in the herbal form be careful, it can cause blood to thin. Check with your doctor before using any herbal supplements.

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Barley grass:
Barley grass is rich in vitamins and minerals, it is also rich in antioxidant properties, and has been shown to help reduce cholesterol levels, help the body kill cancer cells and overcome a variety of ailments, including acne and ulcers.

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Chlorella
Chlorella is used to increase “good” bacteria in the intestine in order to improve digestion; and to help treat ulcers, colitis, Crohn’s disease, and diverticulosis.

Some people also use chlorella for the prevention of stress-related ulcers; treatment of constipation, bad breath, and hypertension; as an antioxidant; to reduce cholesterol; to increase energy; to detoxify the body; and as a source of magnesium to promote mental health, relieve premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and reduce asthma attacks. It is also used for fibromyalgia.

Chlorella is applied to the skin for treating skin ulcers, rashes caused by radiation treatment, and a sexually transmitted disease called trichomoniasis.

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Kelp
Kelp has over 70 minerals, growth hormones, trace elements, enzymes, vitamins, and this includes potassium, magnesium, iron, calcium, and especially iodine. It helps to fight heart disease, and boosts the immune system. It also increases body energy, helps to fight cancer, improves the function of the liver, and reduces arthritic pain.

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Spirulina Provides:

  • Support for the Immune System
  • Promotion of healthy cholesterol levels and help for the cardiovascular system
  • Support of the digestive system
  • Improved detoxification
  • Cancer protective

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Wheatgrass
Wheatgrass is said to be high in chlorophyll. Wheatgrass Juice is a superior detoxification agent compared to carrot juice and other fruits and vegetables. Claims are that the wheatgrass “cleanses” the body, neutralizes toxins, slows the aging process, and helps to reduce the risk if certain types of cancer. 

Another benefit of consuming wheatgrass is that it lowers blood pressure. There are many medications regularly prescribed to individuals who have high blood pressure. Many of these medications have unpleasant side effects, since wheatgrass is all-natural so there are no side effects as a result of consuming wheatgrass. 

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Improve Fitness and Health with a Nutritious Weight Loss Diet

January 11, 2010

You should begin your diet with a Natural Cleanse, this will help reduce toxins and excess food build up in your body. Cleaning out your digestive system and making way for vitamins and nutrients will set you on the right path for healthy effective weight loss.

If you want to lose weight you will have to eat less foods that are high in saturated fat and sugar. You can choose vegetables or fruits as a healthy alternative to sugar filled snacks. That will make it easier to control your appetite and calorie intake.

Exchanging old habits for a new eating routine can be difficult while on a Weight loss diet. When cutting out certain fats in your diet, you must be careful not to allow vital nutrients to slip through the cracks. Cutting back doesn’t mean taking out nutritional foods in your diet.

Avoid saturated fat as often as you can, try to switch to a balance of poly and monounsaturated fats instead. Fat helps with the absorption of fat-soluble vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, and vitamin K. It helps boost energy levels, and the essential fatty acids in fat are vital for many important body functions. Reach for foods rich in proteins and omega-3 essential polyunsaturated fats. Great dietary sources of protein and omega-3 include flaxseed, flaxseed oil, walnuts, fish including salmon, mackerel, and tuna.

Curb hunger between meals with snacks that are high in fiber. High-fiber foods such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains, satisfy your hunger and help slow digestion between meals. When food moves slowly through the digestive system, blood-sugar levels remain on an even keel and leave you feeling full.

You may start to experience low energy levels due to your lower calorie intake. Keep your body full of B vitamins, these assist in bodily functions such as energy production and help to regulate or speed up your metabolism. B vitamins also assist in maintaining healthy balanced thyroid and adrenal functions. Below is a list of some foods that are rich in Vitamin B. Adding these to your diet will help you to feel energized and motivated to exercise while you are dieting, which in turn will help you shed pounds faster.

Whole grains, beans, eggs, yogurt, green leafy vegetables, almonds, avocados, poultry, broccoli, brewer’s yeast, organ meats (such as liver), nuts, and fish.

Calcium helps to prevent fat storage and increases food metabolism rate. Recent studies have linked calcium intake to weight loss, and a significant rate of pounds shed in people whose diets are calcium deficient. Even if you are not deficient in calcium, it is a critical nutrient, especially for women. Calcium is vital to the formation and growth of the bones and teeth and helps to prevent osteoporosis, among its other roles. Get your calcium from green leafy vegetables, tofu, salmon, and dairy products.

Other minerals also such as the trace mineral Chromium, assist in stabilizing blood-sugar levels and is found in brewer’s yeast, egg yolks, beef, hard cheeses, liver, and whole-grain breads.

Zinc supports protein synthesis and is essential to the formation of insulin. Zinc sources include Brazil nuts, shellfish, eggs, and lean meats. Manganese helps regulate cholesterol metabolism and blood glucose and is found in wheat germ, spinach, split peas, nuts, and oatmeal.