More Benefits of Chia Seeds

From MindBodyGreen.com

Long before the Ch-ch-ch-chia pet of the 1980�s, the Aztecs and the Mayans used chia seeds as a staple of their everyday diets, alongside corn and beans. �Chia� is the Mayan word for strength, and these ancient peoples understood the important health benefits of these seeds.

The Mayans would grind chia seeds into flour, press them for oil, and drink them mixed with water. Ancient people considered these seeds magical due to their ability to increase stamina and energy for long periods of time. However, once the Spanish conquered Latin America, they introduced their own foods and prohibited the farming of chia.

However, chia seeds have recently made a comeback in modern diets as researchers have discovered the hidden benefits from this ancient super seed. Here are just seven of the various reasons you should add this superfood to your diet today.

1. Pack in your fiber.

The American Dietetic Association recommends 20 to 35 grams of fiber per day, yet most people only consume about half of that. Chia seeds deliver almost 50% of your necessary daily intake, with 11 grams of fiber per ounce. Fiber is necessary for ultimate health, but especially for digestion and weight loss.

2. Trim the fat.

Chia seeds absorb up to 12 times their weight and expand in your stomach, making you feel full and curbing your appetite. Chia seeds help reduce your caloric intake by filling you up and helping lower the energy density of certain foods � ultimately, assisting greatly in weight loss.

3. Get your omega-3s.

Chia seeds are a concentrated sources of omega-3 fatty acids, and they actually have more omega-3s than salmon. Omega-3s are critical for brain health, and chia contains five grams per one ounce serving.

4. Build your bones.

One ounce of chia seeds has 18 percent of the recommended daily intake of calcium. Chia seeds can help promote better bone and oral health.

5. Boost heart health.

Studies have shown that chia seeds can improve blood pressure and increase healthy cholesterol while lowering bad cholesterol. Chia seeds can help you maintain a healthy heart � a crucial element of your health.

6. Get your phosphorus.

Your body uses phosphorus to synthesize protein and repair cells and tissues. Chia seeds contain 27 percent of your daily value of phosphorus, and can help your body heal and repair itself faster!

7. Fill up faster.

Tryptophan, the amino acid that's popularly known for making you sleepy, is also found in chia seeds. Not only will it make you want to take a nap, but it also helps regulate appetite, sleep and improve mood.

There are plenty of ways that chia seeds can benefit your overall health, and it�s no wonder that the ancient Aztecs and Mayans regularly consumed them. Adding chia to your diet can be a great way to help with weight loss and get your daily vitamins and nutrients!

From the Let Food be thy Medicine - Reversing Disease with Whole Foods - Cooking Demo - Chia seed chocolate pudding with coconut, granola and fresh fruits. Delicious!

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The Importance of Enzymes

                                    

 

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Question: Why is it important to have enzymes or enzyme supplementation? by Marilyn S.

 

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Enzymes keep the body functioning on many levels. Scientists have found over 3,000 types of enzymes that contribute to the body�s overall health in their own unique way. They keep us alive by powering cells, breaking down chemical bonds, slowing down the aging process and more. When it comes to digestion, enzymes are essential.

The Benefits of Digestive Enzymes

With the necessary digestive enzymes, the body is able to properly digest all of the nutrients it needs. Improper or inadequate digestion puts stress on the digestive system, making it harder to distribute essential vitamins and minerals throughout the body. As this happens, other body systems begin to suffer, such as the immune system. When it receives the food enzymes it needs, the body is more likely to reach and maintain a state of optimal health.

Sources of Digestive Enzymes

We are born with some enzymes. The body does replenish some enzymes, but it can only do so much with regard to necessary digestive enzymes. Natural, whole foods contain enzymes that will assist in the digestion of that particular food. However, when foods are cooked, processed, frozen or canned, these enzymes are destroyed. For most people, these processes apply to nearly every food in their diet. Essentially, the body depends on the enzymes consumed within foods for proper digestion. If these enzymes aren�t present, the digestive tract becomes stressed, causing discomfort and ultimately jeopardizing health. To avoid this, the body needs another source of food enzymes. The safest, most convenient source of food enzymes, outside of raw foods, is from digestive enzyme supplements.

 

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Healing with Foods - Tomatoes!

Description:

Everybody is familiar with a tomato. But perhaps not everybody knows that tomato is a fruit. A tomato doesn't have the sweet quality of a fruit so is most often used as a vegetable.

 

Depending on the variety, tomatoes vary in size, shape, color (red, yellow, orange, green, black, white) and taste. The most common varieties of tomatoes have a thin, red skin covering a red, juicy flesh which is divided into a varied number of cavities filled with moisture and small yellow seeds surrounded by a gelatinous substance. Avoid seedless tomatoes as those are hybrid tomatoes and are not as nutritious as the ETERNAL made them.

 

Nutritional Benefits:

Tomatoes are rich in moisture, vitamins and minerals, and phytonutrients. They are an excellent source of vitamins C, B6 and K, betacarotene, biotin, niacin, potassium, phosphorous, calcium, iron, zinc and selenium, as well as of many organic acids such as citric and malic acids which are responsible for the characteristic tomato flavor.

Tomato seeds and skin are good sources of fiber, while the red flesh contains a powerful anti-oxidant�the carotenoid pigment lycopene, which provides the fruit�s red color.

Health Benefits:

Due to its high content in anti-oxidants, organic acids and other essential nutrients, tomato is a true elixir of health. Some of its health properties have been known from centuries, some have been discovered only recently and it is not unlikely that other new interesting health benefits will be revealed in the future.
 

 

Anemia: The combined action of iron and vitamin C found in tomatoes promotes the synthesis of hemoglobin and the formation of new red cells, thereby helping to prevent or treat different types of anemia.

Anti-cancer: Several research studies have shown that lycopene, a carotenoid pigment found in the skin and flesh of tomatoes, may play a role in the prevention of some types of cancer, including lung, prostate and colon cancer. Lycopene derives its health benefits primarily from its antioxidant activity which is even higher than that of betacarotene. Thus, it is an extremely powerful anti-oxidant activity that lycopene acts as an anti-cancer agent.

Anti-inflammatory properties: It is well known that vitamin C, which is highly dense in tomato juice, helps prevent and fight inflammation. A recent study has shown that tomatoes contain another powerful anti-inflammatory agent, which is particularly concentrated in the tomato skin that fights inflammation.

Anti-oxidant: Several antioxidant substances are contained in tomato juice, including lycopene, betacarotene, vitamin C and selenium, which can be helpful in preventing the damage caused by free radicals to body tissues leading to premature aging and many chronic degenerative diseases.

Body detox: Not only does tomato juice has anti-oxidant and diuretic properties and improves the digestive function, it also stimulates the detoxifying function of the liver and kidneys. The overall result of these effects is a more efficient removal of toxins from the body with consequent improved health and well-being.

Bone and teeth health: Tomato juice is an excellent source of vitamin C, calcium and phosphorous, all nicely packaged for maintaining the structural integrity of bones and teeth.

Digestive function: The organic acids in tomato fruit and juice enhance the digestive function by stimulating salivary and gastric secretions, thereby promoting the digestion of foods rich in starch (such as bread, pasta, rice and potatoes), as well as in protein (such as meat, fish, eggs and milk products).

Heart health: Tomato improves heart health by helping lower blood pressure due to its high content in potassium. It also prevents the oxidation of cholesterol, which is one of the first steps in the formation of atherosclerotic plaques.

Skin health: Lycopene in tomatoes is said to improve the skin's ability to protect against harmful UV rays. Tomato is a skin food suitable for healing from internal or externally. Its rich vitamin A and C makes it helpful for anti-aging skin, skin imperfections and brightens up a dull complexion. Make a paste of tomato and an avocado, apply on face and rinse after 30 minutes.

Stress, tiredness and fatigue: The high content of potassium and phosphorous in this red juice helps relieve the symptoms of stress, tiredness, fatigue, muscle weakness, as well as prevent muscle spasms and cramps.

 

Consumption Tips:

The uses of tomato are endless. A ripe tomato can be eaten as-is, used to prepare salads or cooked in a variety of ways. But the best way to eat a tomato is by consuming the paste or juice as the processing helps to "release" the lycopene from the tomato's cells.

Eating tomatoes with olive oil improve lycopene absorption much better. Avoid canned tomatoes as its acid content may cause corrosion on the cans which gets in contact with the tomatoes, causing lead poisoning.

Likewise, do not cook tomatoes in aluminum cookware as the acid content in tomatoes will interact with the metal, causing aluminum poisoning.

As with most other fruits, store tomatoes in the fridge if you want to slow down its ripening process, or at room temperature to hasten the ripening process.

 

Caution:

Tomato is a highly nutritious fruit, but may trigger allergic reactions, especially in young children. Tomato is one of the fruits that contains moderate amount of oxalate and may not be consumed by persons with a history of calcium oxalate kidney stones.

Just as other members of the nightshade family, unripe tomatoes contain a toxic agent called solanine. Solanine is tomatoes' natural defense and is found in the green portions of tomatoes. It may cause gastrointestinal disorders (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps), as well as neurological symptoms (headache, dizziness). That�s why tomatoes should always be consumed when fully ripe and devoid of solanine.

PH Balancing for Optimal Health!

The human body is an indivisible, integrated organism, not a collection of various unrelated parts. In this vein, there are various mechanisms in your body that work together to maintain a proper pH balance throughout your body.

The acidity or alkalinity of a substance is measured using pH. The pH scale runs from 0 to 14, with 0 being the most acidic, 14 being the most alkaline, and 7 being neutral. To survive, our bodies must maintain the pH very close to 7.4, which is just on the alkaline side of neutral. If your body�s pH varies too much from this ideal, it becomes difficult for various enzymes to function properly.

Maintaining this slightly alkaline state is a constant challenge, primarily because of the acid-forming functions that take place within the body, and the over-abundance of acid-producing foods we consume.

The idea that various foods influence the pH of the body isn't new. In fact, as far back as the early 1900s, numerous doctors began studying the pH-altering effects of different foods. They found that while a few foods were "neutral" in their effects, most foods were either "alkaline-producing" or "acid-producing." They also found that simply changing the diet could change the pH of the body. Not surprisingly, bringing the body's pH closer to the normal range helped patients get rid of many of their health complaints.

Overacidity has even been linked to the formation of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and osteoporosis.

Most people who suffer from imbalanced pH are acidic. This condition forces the body to borrow minerals�including calcium, sodium, potassium and magnesium�from vital organs and bones to buffer (neutralize) the acid and safely remove it from the body. Because of this strain, the body can suffer severe and prolonged damage due to high acidity�a condition that may go undetected for years.

How Important is Balancing your pH? Mild acidosis can cause such problems as:

Cardiovascular damage, including the constriction of blood vessels and the reduction of oxygen.

Weight gain, obesity and diabetes.

Bladder and kidney conditions, including kidney stones.

Immune deficiency.

Acceleration of free radical damage, possibly contributing to cancerous mutations.

Hormone concerns.

Premature aging.

Osteoporosis, weak or brittle bones, hip fractures and bone spurs.

Joint pain, aching muscles and lactic acid build-up.

Low energy and chronic fatigue.

Slow digestion and elimination. Yeast/fungal overgrowth.

 

What Causes Me to be Acidic?

The reason acidosis is more common in our society is mostly due our diet, which is far too high in acid-producing animal products like meat, eggs and dairy, and far too low in alkaline-producing foods like fresh vegetables. Additionally, we eat acid-producing processed foods like white flour and sugar and drink acid-producing beverages like coffee and soft drinks. We use too many drugs, which are acid forming; and we use artificial chemical sweeteners, which are extremely acid forming. One of the best things we can do to correct an overly acid body is to clean up the diet and lifestyle.

 

Acid and Alkaline in the human Body

Our body secretes or maintains many different kinds of fluids. Their pH factors are different. The most important of these fluids is blood, which has to be slightly alkaline all the time.

Our body�s exercise or movements produce lactic acid and carbon dioxide. Phosphoric acid and sulphuric acid are likewise produced in the body from oxidation of the phosphorus and sulphur contained in food. This makes the blood acid.

On the other hand, alkaline elements such as sodium, potassium, magnesium, and calcium are ingested in large amounts, especially in vegetable food.

How to prevent an acid system

It is very important to make sure you are eating more alkaline forming foods and less of the acid forming foods

Drink 2.5 � 3 Litres of water daily

Eat more vegetables

Keep away from refined foods and sugars

Keep away from alcohol or cut right back to an occasional drink.

 

Click the link in the right side bar to get your own personal "at home" testing kit. Test your pH every morning and evening to determine if your body system is acidic.

 

Basic Nutrition for Acidosis:

 

1. Enzymes are essential: Food Enzymes - 1 to 2 capsules with meals

2. Magnesium is beneficial: Magnesium Complex - take 2 with meals

3. Alkaline Minerials are essential: Colloidal Minerals or Mineral Chi Tonic - take 1 oz. a day

4. Focus on GREEN Foods: Use our Ultimate GreenZone mix - use 1 scoop to make green smoothie twice a day.

     Liquid Chlorophyll - take 1 teaspoon in 8oz. water up to 8 x's per day

Taking these 4 steps immediately will help to change the internal pH od your body from Acid to Alkaline bringing about a healthy balance and energy.

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13 Herbs that Support Respiratory Health

13 Herbs that Support Respiratory Function, and Why Even Healthy People May Want Them

Respiratory Health

This time of year can wreck havoc on our immune and respiratory system, whether it's the sinuses, bronchial tubes or the lungs. The air we breath has been heavily polluted by car exhaust, chemical byproducts, industrial emissions, dust mites, mold, mildew, and chemicals.

And even indoors we're not safe -- indoor air has been found to be up to six times as dangerous as outdoor air.

"Indoor air quality is the number one environmental health problem in the United States," according to the EPA.

The American College of Allergies reports that half of all illness today results from indoor, not outdoor, pollution. One study reports that a baby crawling over a section of an average carpet inhales the toxic equivalent of four cigarettes per day.

The respiratory system is the first line of defense to many diseases and pollutants. However, in today's day and age, people who should have perfect lungs can suffer from many maladies because they've been breathing in toxins since the day they were born. As such, if you take care of the respiratory system, you might have a better chance to ward off various ailments.

And lung cleansing may help.

There are many herbs that have been traditionally used to help the respiratory system's natural way of cleansing itself, and effectively support its function. Below are 13 of those herbs, which are all contained in Nature's Sunshine Products' ALJ and Sinus Support EF�, which are all available on the Higher Healing website.

13 Herbs That Support Healthy Respiratory Function

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Herbs in ALJ

ALJ helps soothe irritated tissues and encourages the entire respiratory tract to gently cleanse itself. It also assists the body in neutralizing allergens by nutritional means. The ingredients include:

Boneset aerial parts: Used by Indians in seasonal times when the body needed extra nutritional support.

Fennel seeds: Traditionally used as a cleansing herb and is often used after eating.

Fenugreek seeds: Contains mucilage, which causes the herbs to swell in water and provide a soothing effect.

Horseradish root: Has a stimulating effect on the respiratory system. Eat a small amount of the herb and you'll quickly understand.

Mullein leaves extract: Also contains mucilage, a viscous, fibrous substance that provides a soothing effect.

Why ALJ?

When airborne particles, viruses or bacteria enter the respiratory system, the body turns on its cleansing mechanisms and the immune system is put into action. Inhaled irritants can challenge how the body tries to rid itself of foreign invaders on its own. The herbal formula in ALJ helps support that function by balancing the natural eliminative functions of the respiratory system.

Herbs in Sinus Support EF�

Sinus Support EF supports the respiratory system, encourages proper nasal function, helps maintain nasal tissues, and is ephedra free. Ingredients include:

Capsicum fruit

Burdock root

Goldenseal root

Parlsley herb

Horehound herb

Althea root

Bitter orange fruit

Yerba santa herb

Why Sinus Support EF?

It provides nutritional support of respiratory cleansing and tissue-protecting processes, and supports nasal passages and supplies nutrients for proper respiratory function. The herbs provide practical and safe support for the respiratory system, especially when pollen levels are high. Sinus Support EF contains synephrine (from immature orange peel), which possesses properties somewhat similar to ephedrine, but acts much more mildly in the body.

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