Become a Healthier You

Saturday, October 7, 2017

The Exotic and Sweet Flavored Spice of Cinnamon

Cinnamon: One of my favorite spices. I use Ceylon Cinnamon, one teaspoon daily in my oatmeal. Cinnamon spice has been a highly prized spice and in use since biblical times. It is used for fragrances, medicines and culinary properties. It is an exotic, sweet-flavored spice. My Ceylon Cinnamon is said to be the only "true" cinnamon spice and comes from Sri Lankan Island, but is also found in other countries such as Indonesia, India and China.

Cinnamon has also long thought to be beneficial to our health. It is said to be:

anti-oxidant
anti-diabetic
antiseptic
local anesthetic
anti-inflammatory
anti-flatulent

Cinnamon is also suppose to have the highest antioxidant strength of all the food sources in nature.

Because of cinnamon's antiseptic properties, we see it as an ingredient in many dental and gum treatment procedures.

The spicy stick of cinnamon is said to be an excellent source of minerals like potassium, calcium, manganese, iron, zinc, and magnesium.

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Turmeric (root)

An antioxidant and the spice that gives curry its yellow color.

Ginger extract (root)

An antioxidant rich spice.

Holy basil extract (leaf)

A powerful antioxidant that is often used in ayurvedic medicine.

Cayenne pepper (fruit)

Contains capsicum and linked to metabolism.

Cinnamon extract (bark)

An antioxidant rich spice.

Clove powder (stem)

Contains phytonutrients and flavonoids. A great source of manganese, vitamin K and good source of iron, magnesium and calcium.

Oregano extract (leaf)

Contains the antioxidant, rosmarinic acid.

Rosemary extract (aerials)

Rich source of antioxidant, it contains carnosic acid.

Bioperine® black pepper fruit extract

Enhances absorption of nutrients from the intestine including vitamin C, selenium, beta-carotene, vitamin A, vitamin B-6 and coenzyme Q.

Unfortunately, four out of five people don't get the recommended daily allowance of vitamins and minerals through food alone. That's why supplementing your diet with a multivitamin is so important.

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Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The information in this article is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. All health concerns should be addressed by a qualified health care professional. The article content is offered as a resource for healthier lifestyles.

Let's Talk About Apples

When are apples in season?

winter
spring
summer
fall

Ohio has many varieties of apples. The perfect times to try Ohio apples is in the summer and fall. Ohio produces 40 different varieties of apples. Each variety has its own appearance, flavor and texture.

Select firm apples. Reject those with bruises, decay or ones broken and shriveled. For the best storing ability and flavor choose apples that are just picked and ripe. Apples should be well colored.

Best place to store apples is in the refrigerator, 32 to 35 degrees F in a perforated, plastic bag. Check your apples frequently for signs of rotting and discard the spoiled ones.

Clean apples by a wash and rinse in cool water just before eating or adding to a recipe.

A medium, raw 2 1/2 inch apple is very low in calories (around 75 calories). This size apple contains some Vitamin C, some potassium and about 4 grams of fiber (both skin and pulp).

Serving Suggestions:

Making applesauce is easy. Peel and dice 4 or 5 apples. Cook over medium heat with 1/2 cup of water and 2 to 3 teaspoons of cinnamon for about 30 minutes.
for a colorful fruit bowl add apples, dried cherries or cranberries
for an afternoon energy snack, carry an apple and some peanut butter in your lunch bag
put apples in green, leafy salads to add crunch
cut apples into slices and eat with some low-fat vanilla yogurt dip
slice apples thinly, place them and cheddar cheese between two slices of whole-grain bread. Grill for a toasty sandwich.

How many fruit and vegetable servings per day? This depends upon your gender, activity level and age.

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Americans are deficient in minerals. In fact, way back in 1936, the Department of Agriculture told congress that 99% of the population was deficient. Regrettably, there are many more recent studies confirming varying amounts of mineral deficiencies in our diet, mainly due to their depletion in our soil.

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Unlike many liquid water enhancers made from chemicals, our formula is made with coconut water and aloe vera and it does not contain any added sugar, artificial flavors, colors or preservatives. The organic coconut water replaces electrolytes plus it is alkalizing, which helps to restore a natural pH balance in the body and counters the effects of an acidic diet.

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Friday, October 6, 2017

Fat is not Our Enemy

Consuming too much of anything is going to make a person fat. Don't pass up real peanut butter thinking the powdered peanut butter will be less fattening. When you get the right amount of food overall, fat by itself does not make you gain weight. Low-fat diets can actually make you gain weight. The dressing on your salad can actually help you to absorb nutrients.

It is true, however, that all fats are not created equal. There is a big difference between saturated and trans fats. Saturated fat has been labeled as a dietary no-no for a long, long time. There is still room in your diet for some saturated fat if you are getting it from real, healthy foods like dairy, coconut or dark chocolate.

Trans fat is usually packaged in highly processed foods that you already should be avoiding.

Monounsaturated fats like those found in avocados, nuts and seeds and polyunsaturated fats also in nuts and seeds and fatty fish are the "good guys" of the world of fat in our diet. These good fats have shown to have many, many health benefits. The health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil have been studied by researchers all over the world.

Make sure you get enough of the good fats. Stop avoiding real peanut butter, avocados and stop by the seafood counter for some salmon. Salmon and walnuts in particular are two of the richest natural sources of omega-3. If you don't like eating the foods rich in omega-3, you can always supplement and in fact, you probably need to supplement anyway with a high quality ultra-pure, ultra-concentrated omega-3 Fish Oil.

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Thursday, October 5, 2017

Let Us Have a Probing Look at Probiotics

How many of you reading this article have heard the benefits of probiotics? I imagine many of you have and for years you have heard about the benefits of probiotics. It has been a hot nutritional/health topic for sure. By now, you probably think you know everything there is to know about Probiotics.

With all the news we have heard about probiotics, you are either by now in favor or totally convinced probiotics are very important to us. Regular doses of probitoics? In the media, probiotics are discussed in a generic manner rather than detailing the individual helpful strains of friendly bacteria. These over generalizations leave many people unsure if you should be taking them or not, and if you decide to take them, which ones should you take, how often should you take them and well, just what exactly do probiotics do for us anyway.

Probiotics are defined by the World Health Organization as live microoganisms that when consumed in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host. Probiotics are referred to as "good" or "friendly" bacteria, and YOU are the host the WHO is referring to in this example.

To make it a bit more simple when the bad bacteria in our gut outweighs the good bacteria which can be due to a number of things such as lack of sleep, too much stress, and a slew of other causes, it may affect the digestive system and overall well-being. To level out the imbalances, taking a probiotic supplement can help the digestive system continue performing let us say better than if we had not taken the probiotic. Keeping things level and good inside the gut has proven to give us adequate good bacteria that has should help to support a healthy digestive system and a healthy immune system as well as helps to maintain oral health.

Here is where it gets tricky. Not all probiotics are created equal and are good for you to take, and should you take a probiotic supplement? It is recommended by top nutritionists in the U.S. to include a serving of fermented food each day such as kimchi, kefir or sauerkraut and take a premium probiotic supplement as added insurance for good gut health and overall wellness. Include getting enough rest and living a healthy lifestyle otherwise and you should be well on your way to good health overall as well as good digestive health.

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Providing your body with a regular source of “friendly” bacteria is important. There was a time when you could get healthy bacteria through foods but today most foods are so overly processed and pasteurized that the healthy bacteria aren’t alive by the time you ingest them. That’s why a daily probiotic is so valuable. There’s an ecosystem of bacteria (known as the intestinal microbiota) living in your intestines, which contains both “good” and “bad” bacteria. When the balance is tipped toward “bad” bacteria due to many factors including lack of sleep, stress or other causes, it may affect your digestive health and overall well-being.

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Drinking Your Greens Cannot Get Any Easier

Many people sort of fear "drinking their greens." I have to admit I was one skeptical of drinking my greens. Are you willing to compromise your taste buds and drink some super green fuel? You really don't have to compromise if you choose the Life's Abundance Greens Blend Drink. It is green in color, but taste deliciously "berry." Nothing bad at all will happen when you add the drink to your diet. In fact, you will be raising your health a few notches and helping yourself to get the 5 to 9 servings of fruits and vegetables daily. Of course, begin with real food and eat your greens from real food. After that, you are free to supplement your diet with the Life's Abundance Greens Blend Drink. I think you will like it. I know I do.

Here are some ways to drink your greens.

To make your own green juice, you will need a juicer. The juicer does not have to be the fanciest one on the market. If you don't want to eat cooked broccoli, kale, collards or spinach, you can always drink the juices from these vegetables instead. The pulp is full of beneficial fiber, but if pulp is something you don't like, you can still get plenty of vitamins and minerals from drinking just the juice. Drink your juice as soon as it is made, otherwise, it starts to lose nutritional power. If you don't drink it as soon as you make it, you will need to put it in the refrigerator and drink it within 24 hours.

A good Greens Juice beginner recipe:

1/2 head of romaine lettuce
1/2 cucumber
1/2 cup spinach leaves
1 green apple

Clean all produce well. Toss in the juicer in order and drink immediately.

Smoothie:

Use a blender to make a smoothie. A blender won't separate the pulp from the juice making the smoothie thicker and smoother.

Perfect Greens Smoothie

1 cup of milk (cow's, nut or seed-based milk)
1 fruit
a handful of greens
1 healthy fat
protein powder

A healthy fat is coconut because it is loaded with health-promoting properties and healthy fats.

If you like everything convenient and quick like I do, then you will prefer the Life's Abundance Greens Blend to drink your greens. The Life's Abundance Greens Blend is made of organic greens (picked at peak nutrient density) and an organic mushroom blend for overall health. The best part of the Life's Abundance Greens Drink (and I can testify to this fact) is that it does not have that after taste of grass or any kind of after taste. One scoop mixes well with 8 ounces of water to make a very smooth BERRY flavored drink. You can also add it to baked goods such as zucchini muffins or even put it in your yogurt. But believe me, it makes a delicious BERRY tasting smooth drink just mixed with water. I use one of those shaker bottles to shake it up and mix it well. I love it!

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The Life's Abundance Greens Blend nourishes your body with a blend of raw, certified-organic grasses plus certified, organic mushrooms.

Our organic raw greens are grown in glacial soil and cut at peak harvest before the jointing stage, so you're getting the best quality greens. Because they are raw, they retain more nutrients than cooked greens.

To boost this formula’s nutrient value, we added a certified organic blend of reishi, maitake, and shitake mushrooms to provide a vegetarian source of iron and B vitamins, and also a great source of phytonutrients and antioxidants.

Life’s Abundance Greens Blend has a delicious-yet-subtle berry flavor and silky smooth texture. It mixes easily with water or into your favorite smoothie. It is one of the best tasting GMO-free greens blends on the market and leaves no "grassy" aftertaste.

At only 25 calories per serving, this nutrient dense supplement is a simple way to help you consume the recommended 5-9 servings of fruits and vegetables daily.

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Tips for Starting Your Day Off Right and Generating Abundance

Gone are the days in which we wake up and have NO phone alerts and emails waiting on us to answer. It is like the old saying: "with increased knowledge comes increased sorrows." With all our new technology achievements we can safely say, "this is increased knowledge." But along with each new convenience comes an increased sorrow. Hence, tons of emails and phone alerts among other modern day technologies interrupting what otherwise could be a more pleasant start to any day.

The good news is we as human beings still have the power "to turn it all off" and begin our day in a healthy way instead. Create a morning ritual that is energizing and inspiring. You will find you have much more mental and physical energy to tend to the routines given us through technology.

Resist opening up your phone or computer to check emails and text messages and start your day with some of the following tips instead:

Practice Gratitude: Start the day out right by being grateful. Find three things to be thankful for each and every morning before your feet hit the floor as well as the night before you lay your head down. Remember the old prayer we use to practice as kids. "Now I lay me down to sleep and I thank the Lord my Soul to keep....." You could change it up a bit for the day routine and say something like: "Now I awaken to a new day, and I thank the Lord my Soul to keep....and then go on with your three things to be thankful or grateful for in your life. You will find positive energy will surround you.

Choose to start your day from a place of abundance. Research tells us those who do are more optimistic and have more social connections, sleep more soundly, exercise more and are in general happier. They are also less likely to be depressed, envious and greedy, which all three brings to us tons of negative energy instead.

Never skip breakfast: It is a mistake to think skipping breakfast saves you time. Eating breakfast actually reduces hunger later in the day, and gives you energy and brain power to get through your to-do list. In addition, eating a nutritious breakfast has many benefits that include:

helps you lose weight
decreases your risk for obesity
increases brain function and concentration
increases metabolism
decreases stress
helps you stick to your diet and prevents snacking throughout the day

If you are one of those who says, "I just don't have time to eat a healthy breakfast." There are plenty of quick and easy plus nutritious breakfast ideas. It takes about as much time to wait at your favorite breakfast drive through window as it does to prepare the following breakfast or anytime recipe:

Pineapple Green Smoothie

1 1/2 cups almond or coconut milk
1 ripe banana, frozen if possible (makes it creamier)
1 large handful of fresh spinach leaves (or a scoop of Life’s Abundance Greens Blend)
1 cup of frozen or fresh pineapple
1 scoop of Life's Abundance Vanilla Plant Protein powder
Large handful of ice
Mix all ingredients in blender and drink up!

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Keep moving: Don't sit for hours at your computer. If you are a morning person try to work out before you get to the office. The trick is to keep moving. Get up from your computer and move around, do some stretches throughout your work day.

Get a Good Night's Sleep: Restful sleep sets the stage for increased energy and productivity the next day. Keep your sleeping room cool. Eliminate noise with earplugs if you have to. Turn off anything that emits light. Be sure your bed is comfortable. Take a warm bath before sleep time.Wind down with a favorite book, and of course, recite your three things to be thankful for.

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Recipe: Pineapple Green Smoothie

Pineapple Green Smoothie

1 1/2 cups almond or coconut milk
1 ripe banana, frozen if possible (makes it creamier)
1 large handful of fresh spinach leaves (or a scoop of Life’s Abundance Greens Blend)
1 cup of frozen or fresh pineapple
1 scoop of Life's Abundance Vanilla Plant Protein powder
Large handful of ice

Mix all ingredients in blender and drink up!

This recipe requires a special ingredient: Life's Abundance Vanilla Plant Protein Powder

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You might be surprised to learn that you can earn a substantial income from selling our health-promoting products. There's never been a more exciting time to sign-up as a Life's Abundance Field Representative. With new product releases on the horizon, you will find more ways to reach new customers and net serious wages unlike working that 9 to 5 job with a boss that turns your stomach raw on a daily basis.

A Life's Abundance home business may be just the perfect solution for you.

As a Life's Abundance rep, I specialize in helping people from all walks of life generate income by using and recommending our products while at the same time helping pets and humans live longer, healthier lives.

Life's Abundance Independent Field Rep

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Work whatever schedule suits your life. Make enough to pay for your groceries, a vacation or even a new car....the world of opportunity is open to everyone who is interested in making a better life.