7 Top Health Benefits of Maca
Maca, a root that belongs to the radish family, is most commonly available in powder form. Grown in the mountains of Peru, it has been called “Peruvian ginseng.” Maca’s benefits have been long valued, and has recently been popularized as a supplement and food ingredient. There are no serious known side effects of maca, but like any other supplement it should not be taken in large amounts. When you first start using maca, it’s best to begin by taking smaller amounts and building up; even 1/2 teaspoon is a good place to start. Maca is good in smoothies, salads, drinks, cooked foods, and juices. Please be aware that other than the nutritional benefits provided by the vitamins and minerals, the other benefits are anecdotal, as maca has not been formally studied. A great resource that includes a lot of information on maca, as well as how to incorporate it into recipes, is Superfood Kitchen by Julie Morris. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
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Just came across this fantastic article on yahoo where they asked a variety of diet related questions to some of the top dietitians in North America. Below is what they told them in simple to follow tips, they’ve learned from successful experience with thousands of clients. Some tips are new. I Can Only Handle One Diet Change Right Now. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Are there Any Easy Tricks to Help Me Cut Calories? 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. How Can I Eat More Veggies? 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. Can You Give Me a Mantra that will Help Me Stick to My Diet? 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. I Eat Healthy, but I’m Overweight. 40. 41. 42. 44. 45. 46. What Can I Eat for a Healthy Low-Cal Dinner if I Don’t Want to Cook? 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. What’s Your Best Advice for Avoiding those Extra Holiday Pounds? 60. 61. 62. 63. 65. 66. 67. 68. How Can I Control a Raging Sweet Tooth? 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85.
Heart Surgeon Makes Shocking Confession On The Real Cause Of Heart Disease
I stumbled upon an article yesterday that I want to share with everyone. It was written by Dr. Dwight Lundell, a heart surgeon with 25 years of experience performing over 5,000 open-heart surgeries. What he revealed is sure to generate negative feedback to say the least from the mainstream medical community. But I’ve got to commend the man for speaking out on what he believes to be a major mistake. Think about it, what has the public been advised to do to offset the risk of heart disease? Everything has been focused on reducing fat in the diet, especially “bad” saturated fat, along with consuming more whole grains and “healthy” carbohydrates. Dietary fat has been tagged as the evil culprit behind the ills of high cholesterol and arteriosclerosis. Chances are if you’ve been identified to be at risk for or having heart disease, the recommendation has been to follow a low-fat diet, eat more whole grains, and take cholesterol lowering medications. There’s just one problem…it’s NOT working!
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I’ve been meaning to write this post for a long time and finally had the time while the kids are napping and I am (ironically) sipping a Chia Seed Energy Drink (recipe below). If you don’t already use chia seeds, you are missing out! Not only are they gluten/grain free naturally, but one tablespoon of Chia Seeds has more calcium than a glass of milk, more Omega-3s than Salmon, and more antioxidants than blueberries. Perfect? Almost… they do get stuck in your teeth if you chew them plain (ask me how I know that!). They also give you tons of energy but also won’t keep you awake at night and are supposed to be great for weight loss. Supposedly, the Aztecs, Mayans, and Incans used chia as a staple of their diet and as an energy food. Additionally, “They are currently being used for their nutritional and medicinal properties, endurance for athletes, for suppressing the appetite, weight loss, leveling blood sugar, and for aiding intestinal regularity. Convinced? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Flour
The term flour was once spelled 'flower'. The milled flour we buy and use today was once ground using a mortar and pestle. Milling of different grains dates back to prehistoric times and through the ages automation of the milling process was perfected. Most people think of flour in terms of "wheat" flour. When used in baking flour contributes body and structure, texture and flavor to baked goods. The type of flour used will ultimately affect the finished product. All-purpose flour has a 10-12% protein content and is made from a blend of hard and soft wheat flours. Cake flour has a 6-8% protein content and is made from soft wheat flour. Pastry flour is similar to cake flour, although it has not been chlorinated, with an 8-10% protein content and is made from soft wheat flour. Self-Rising flour has 8-9% protein and contains flour plus baking powder and salt. Bread flour has a 12-14% protein content and is made from hard wheat flour. Flour is sometimes labeled pre-sifted.
Best Lower Ab Exercises
The lower part of belly is the most common part people are fed up with and want to change. Often, when you have changed every muscle in your body, lower abs won’t cooperate. This is because there are not many exercises known that focus on that stub born part of abdomen. So Here on I Pack Six Pack we will show you which exercises to do and how to do them, Enjoy! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Also keep in mind to do these exercises slowly to keep them effective.
Top Tips For Reducing Inflammation In The Body
Most health experts now agree that inflammation is the root cause behind most all chronic illnesses and disease. While there are a variety of causes for chronic inflammation in the body, the outcome is always the same. Over time and left unchecked it leads to premature aging and diminished health. Quite frequently when individuals set out to lose weight the last thing they’re thinking about is inflammation. In my experience as a fitness coach and weight loss consultant, inflammation is without question one of the most overlooked hidden obstacles that keep people stuck in a plateau. In today’s post we’ll look at inflammation in more detail and I’ll provide you with my top tips on how to reduce it. More after the jump… Inflammation 101 Alright, let’s start with the basics. That “something” could be a chronic infection, virus, injury, excessive toxins like alcohol and nicotine, or an overgrowth of bacteria for example. Food and drink that promote inflammation in the body… - alcohol - sodas - Ginger
