I feel bloated today. Is it because I ate almost 250 grams of almonds?
Almonds are a good source of omega 3 oils which means these nuts are really good for the HEART. They can lower your cholesterol level and definitely help loss weight.
After some internet research, I found out that eating 25 grams of these nuts is already equivalent to 70% of the recommended daily allowance (RDA). That means, today I had 10 times the RDA!
Eating too many almonds at one sitting can have unwanted effects: abdominal bloating and
heavier bowel movements. This is due to the high fiber content found in almonds.
Almonds are like Lanzones (Does anyone know what Lanzones is in English?). The moment you start eating one, you just can’t stop. They are tasty.
I start each day with the same breakfast: one egg with one egg white, over easy and a slice of double fiber toast with “I cannot believe it’s not butter!” spray. I used to only eat the egg whites, to save calories, but I found that I was hungry again within hours when I didn’t include a healthy fat in my morning meal. I decided I would have just one egg with one egg white, for added protein, and it has made a huge difference in my satiety. So, I was extremely happy to discover that Dr. Jonny Bowden agrees with me and thinks that the egg yolk is a nutritional powerhouse that should not be ignored. He even says “Do me a favor. Stop with the egg whites already. Listen carefully: The egg yolk is good for you! It’s part of the package.”
The egg yolks are loaded with vitamins and nutrients that help your eyes, brain and heart. The yolk is also loaded with choline, which is essential for cardiovascular, brain and cell membrane health. The yolk also an essential part of a phospholipid called phosphatidylcholine, which helps prevent the accumulation of fat and cholesterol in the liver.
Yes, you read that right, egg yolks can actually help prevent cholesterol build up, not create it. I know that this is contrary to popular belief that one should avoid egg yolks because they raise cholesterol. Studies by the Harvard Medical School have even shown that the cholesterol in eggs do not raise ones’ blood cholesterol levels.
Eggs are the perfect food, packed full of nutrients, protein and vitamins in a delicate shell. They are one of the best sources of protein on the planet, containing all nine essential amino acids. This is particularly important to me because I’m trying to build my lean muscle mass and maximize my strength training. Protein is a key component in building lean muscle. I know that a lot of people tout whey protein as a key protein source when trying to build muscle, and I love whey protein too, but on the Protein Efficiency Rating Scale, eggs consistently score highest in the quality of their protein, beating out milk, beef, whey and soy!
The phosphatidylcholine in eggs is also a key nutrient in promoting liver health. Phosphatidylcholine also protects the liver from a wide range of toxic influences. Eggs are truly a brain food, helping prevent Alzheimer’s and dementia.
You can also call eggs an “eye food” because they have lutein and zeaxanthin, which are two “superstar” nutrients, essential for eye health. Those two nutrients are the most effective supplements for eye health, according to Dr. Michael Geiger, a New York optometrist.
Another interesting fact that I’ve heard quite a bit in my research is that fat in foods really helps “carry” the nutrients through our body and makes them more “bioavailable,” which just means that are bodies can extract what it needs from the nutrients and put them to use. This is particularly relevant with eggs because the egg yolk has fat, which helps make the lutein more bioavailable than let’s say, spinach, which actually has more luetin, but is less bioavailable because of the lack of fat. Does that make sense? As a side note, this is why it is important to drizzle dressing with a bit of fat, and not completely fat-free dressing, on your salad. The fat in the dressing helps make the nutrients more bioavailable. So, cut yourself some slack with the “fat-free” dressing.
So, back to eggs….they can also help protect against breast cancer. A study published in Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention found that women who ate six eggs a week vs. two eggs per week, lowered their risk of breast cancer by 44%. Wow.
Eggs also have more than fifteen vitamins and minerals; one egg has 18% of the Daily Value (DV) for riboflavin, 14% DV for vitamin B12, 29% DV selenium.
All of these health benefits and still one more bonus; eggs promote healthy nails and make your hair grow faster. How can you lose with this super food?
So, Dr. Bowden thinks that eggs are better for you the less they are exposed to oxygen, therefore he prefers to eat them raw (Bleah!!) or poached. Personally, I like my eggs cooked over-easy, though I don’t mind a hard-boiled egg once in a while. How do you like your eggs? Do you eat the yolk?
I have found a secret to weight loss and improved health.
At one point in my life I was considered obese. I was obese because my body mass index was over 30. As we all know, obesity is linked to increased risk of cancer, heart disease and other health problems.
I was tired all the time and knew that I needed to lose weight. It didn’t take me long to realize that my terrible eating habits and lack of exercise had caused my body to accumulate toxins and excess weight. I decided to make a healthy lifestyle change by eating healthier and exercising in order to change my body. Then I discovered colon cleansing as a secret to better health and weight loss. By practicing a regular colon cleansing routine to compliment my healthier lifestyle I managed to safely and naturally lose 50 pounds and learn how to maintain an ideal weight.
Many people are walking around with excess weight, feeling lethargic, tired, and suffering with various aches and pains and illnesses due to auto-intoxication. Self-poisoning or auto-intoxication happens when the body’s elimination system does not function properly. Toxins are reabsorbed into the blood stream and spread throughout the body. When this happens the colon becomes sluggish or clogged and cannot properly process and eliminate food wastes and toxins.
Are You Feeling Sluggish and Slow?
It all starts with understanding how important regularity is to optimal health. If you eat three meals a day, you should have three bowl movements a day. If you are not eliminating waste products from the body, then there is a buildup of waste matter in your body. Like a backed-up toilet in your home, excess waste can collect and putrefy, causing a toxic colon.
Don’t Ignore These Facts -
Colon cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States
Digestive disorders kill 200,000 Americans every year
25 million Americans per year see a doctor for constipation, spending billions of dollars on laxatives
Digestive stress is linked to 90 million doctor visits annually and over 65 different health challenges
Over the years, I have tried several different methods of detox and colon cleansing with successful results. Recently I was introduced to a new cleansing product that I am very happy to share with you. My daily colon cleansing routine includes a combination of Fiberzon and Fiberzon Plus. Both products are a synergistic blend of fibers and botanicals that have been used for centuries for their detoxifying, energizing and revitalizing properties.
By taking the Fiberzon products I am experiencing the benefits of a healthier colon and proper elimination along with:
mental clarity
increased energy
fewer toxins
gorgeous skin (see my picture )
weight loss/maintenance
stronger immune system
healthy joints
improved digestion
Fiberzon works like an intestinal broom to gently cleanse and eliminate unwanted toxins from your body and maintain a healthy intestinal tract. It comes in a powder form that includes psyllium husk and slippery elm bark. You can blend Fiberzon with water and take first thing in the morning and before bedtime.
Fiberzon Plus is a gentle, yet more aggressive formulation than Fiberzon. It contains 34% pure Fiberzon, as well as a special blend of rhubarb root and Sangre de Drago sap for additional digestive support. Begin by taking one Fiberzon Plus capsule daily before bedtime. The usual dose is one to three capsules daily. Increase your amount each day until you achieve the desired results. The amount required may vary with each individual.
Fiberzon and Fiberzon Plus can be used individually or together, depending on your preferred cleansing regime.
Most people are shocked to learn that the average person holds between 5 and 10 pounds of putrefied fecal matter and other foul material in the body.
So, are you practicing a daily colon cleansing routine? If not, what are you waiting for?
Krista Haynes, a registered dietitian with The Cancer Project said,“A single high-fat meal like a gourmet burger can cause a dangerous increase in cholesterol and triglyceride levels. The large amounts of processed meat, fat, dairy, and sodium in gourmet burgers can increase the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and some types of cancer.”
The five worst gourmet burgers are:
Rank
Worst Gourmet Burger
Fast-Food Restaurant
1
Bacon Deluxe Triple
Wendy’s
2
The Guacamole Bacon Six Dollar Burger
Carl’s Jr.
3
Steakhouse XT Burger
Burger King
4
Sirloin Cheeseburger
Jack in the Box
5
Angus Bacon and Cheese
McDonald’s
A 2007 report from the American Institute for Cancer Research and the World Cancer Research Fund says that 50 grams of processed meat consumed daily increases one’s risk of colorectal cancer by an average of 21 percent. A 50-gram serving is approximately the size of a typical hot dog—or a little less than the four slices of bacon found on the Wendy’s Bacon Deluxe burger. (Info from www.PCRM.org).
Health news includes research from the New England Journal of Medicine showing that niacin is more effective in improving cardiovascular disease than expensive drugs that lower cholesterol like Zetia and Vytorin. Physicians wrote prescriptions of more than 29 million contributing to the worldwide sales of 4.56 billion. When it comes to profits and money motives you could get a bum steer if you do not know how your body works.
When you have disease or just a few symptoms you know something about the normal function of your body has gone awry. Here is a definition for you from Stedman’s Medical Dictionary: “cholesterol n. A white crystalline substance found in animal tissues and various foods, normally synthesized by the liver and important as a constituent of cell membranes and a precursor to steroid hormones. Its level in the bloodstream can influence the pathogenesis of certain conditions, such as the development of atherosclerotic plaque and coronary artery disease.”
If you have attended Dr. Maulfair’s seminar you know the rest of the story with many examples and scientific backing that ONLY when the cholesterol is DAMAGED by free radicals does it become a problem and develop into a disease process. Cholesterol is a major constituent of the membrane around the billions of cells your body is made up of. The liver makes cholesterol and you need it. I am not a scientist but I bet if you take a drug that limits cholesterol your liver will make more to keep up. Stedman’s also has this definition: ” Cholesterolosis n. A condition marked by the abnormal deposition of cholesterol, as in tissues or blood vessels.” So lets wonder why cholesterol gets deposited in tissues where it does not belong. The real question to figure out is what is happening in your body and why. If you just stop to think for a minute you will discover that all drugs are unnatural and considered by your body to be toxins. They interrupt normal functions you might actually need. You need to find out WHY you have a non-optimum condition.
There is no substitute for looking for the reasons, causes of problems. You know this from living life, when you find the right reason why the solution comes naturally. If you have a leak in your water pipes you cannot add some substance and fix it you have to find it and repair it. If you fail to find it you still have the leak, and it will progress and create more problems. When you find the exact cause you have no more leak. So take the time to study a bit. Find seminars given by people in health care and look at who is paying for the meeting. Follow the money. Pull out the dictionary and start looking up the words dealing with your condition and you will find the real answers.
You are the guinea pig. Many people have had serious side effects from limiting cholesterol with drugs. Muscle weakness, liver problems and some digestive problems have been a direct result of drug usage. There are more studies, you need to look for them and then get busy improving your health with better dietary choices and antioxidants in the proper amounts.
Good luck -we wish for you a year of knowledge and independence from drugs!! We will save some health care dollars too!
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I start each day with the same breakfast: one egg with one egg white, over easy and a slice of double fiber toast with “I cannot believe it’s not butter!” spray. I used to only eat the egg whites, to save calories, but I found that I was hungry again within hours when I didn’t include a healthy fat in my morning meal. I decided I would have just one egg with one egg white, for added protein, and it has made a huge difference in my satiety. So, I was extremely happy to discover that Dr. Jonny Bowden agrees with me and thinks that the egg yolk is a nutritional powerhouse that should not be ignored. He even says “Do me a favor. Stop with the egg whites already. Listen carefully: The egg yolk is good for you! It’s part of the package.”
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Price over health? 