tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39535087360241784852024-03-20T16:24:14.455-07:00HealthyNRealDebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06518326411812193072noreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3953508736024178485.post-80076218062323325712023-10-04T05:25:00.000-07:002023-10-04T05:25:13.089-07:00How to Set Up and Weave on a Union Home Loom<p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj56DSh1k1zrr57Cyf5Ng7NZChhu-3qxUdU4ts05GGI2DSDIjREqU6w5OLWQITRM1YYnnOcMc1M-_H4XNhSFEvkZ85vtQ2o6X20ntVh7WIjfVeGyWBlh9dd5gLWn_jzX1z_6Mr9-K8Tddy4zaU45FaRlDuErIXP6v6mxE1-gmwtKf_Pcw0yXqmxY5PPkHM/s350/4042CEBE-5243-433F-AA30-7DD1AEE3FE24_4_5005_c.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="266" data-original-width="350" height="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj56DSh1k1zrr57Cyf5Ng7NZChhu-3qxUdU4ts05GGI2DSDIjREqU6w5OLWQITRM1YYnnOcMc1M-_H4XNhSFEvkZ85vtQ2o6X20ntVh7WIjfVeGyWBlh9dd5gLWn_jzX1z_6Mr9-K8Tddy4zaU45FaRlDuErIXP6v6mxE1-gmwtKf_Pcw0yXqmxY5PPkHM/s320/4042CEBE-5243-433F-AA30-7DD1AEE3FE24_4_5005_c.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>The <b>Union Home Loom</b> </span><span>was marketed and sold to women who wanted to weave rugs as time permitted. </span>It is lightweight and can be carried from one room to another without taking it apart. It is compact and takes up the same amount of room as a sewing machine. The </span><a href="https://www2.cs.arizona.edu/patterns/weaving/other/ulw_catl.pdf" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">Union Looms</a><span style="font-family: arial;"> advertisement brochure included many types of Union Looms, including the Union Home Loom. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The Union Home Loom is unique as compared to rigid heddle, table and floor looms! Think of it as a rigid heddle loom flipped vertically.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">For example a rigid heddle loom normally lays horizontally on a table or stand and the rigid heddle is pulled forward to beat the fabric.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVAD88D3OCXOw9glEvocH5Ai8-sOirlo5PIGI_x_PtTTxI2mnvUJSK2Xqd-xQ4CC-TkH904ogHNkwnXeBXIF-FoDPVxOSnb74Ij5t8Yt0jHCcymhxBaBVj8UUFn3osgCj3luUZXHWwwm7r-mj6WkjumwEJYTL-eWJd56gsKaFEkyxGI8KTm8dPW2Kkgks/s3517/D45F2BE4-3DF5-4F81-9274-8E43166EB4A9_1_201_a.heic" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3517" data-original-width="3024" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVAD88D3OCXOw9glEvocH5Ai8-sOirlo5PIGI_x_PtTTxI2mnvUJSK2Xqd-xQ4CC-TkH904ogHNkwnXeBXIF-FoDPVxOSnb74Ij5t8Yt0jHCcymhxBaBVj8UUFn3osgCj3luUZXHWwwm7r-mj6WkjumwEJYTL-eWJd56gsKaFEkyxGI8KTm8dPW2Kkgks/w170-h198/D45F2BE4-3DF5-4F81-9274-8E43166EB4A9_1_201_a.heic" width="170" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; text-align: left;">The Union Home Loom is kind of like the rigid heddle loom rotated vertically.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEioshCceFPmHNLpREEk0l4CNATvz71EXaeXZZGoycdoG7Fzx6jZRt5uuRe8LwOepQ0ZqjAZtRNkj-JBH0lFLNoaEJ7FVnvFyN5S8TdiS9T8RnMJDC4pVQLD1U2jR9S_LlGVS2SskFaVzbNVT5HaFDTQkjiTHvc9SjEwNDVUKyKlugd3H1CK7XiAL5pEo9M" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3517" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEioshCceFPmHNLpREEk0l4CNATvz71EXaeXZZGoycdoG7Fzx6jZRt5uuRe8LwOepQ0ZqjAZtRNkj-JBH0lFLNoaEJ7FVnvFyN5S8TdiS9T8RnMJDC4pVQLD1U2jR9S_LlGVS2SskFaVzbNVT5HaFDTQkjiTHvc9SjEwNDVUKyKlugd3H1CK7XiAL5pEo9M" width="206" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>A volunteer at </span><a href="https://historicwhitepinevillage.org/" target="_blank">Historic White Pine Village</a> recently donated a Union Home Loom to the Village. She set it up and demonstrated weaving a placemat during the summer of 2023. She had a manual that came with the loom. I have copied the pages and have provided a link to the <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-euAfjG3v6tHJ8U4l9GSDFTYWJoc4OMC/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">manual</a>. It explains in detail how to warp and weave on the loom. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">This is a photo of the Union Home Loom before dressing it. </span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiucSTayb_nvsBK63ITczyTw64X_Xe6PjSAufb579ExykA_xgl08XZV3W7KOEyVqly8u3MKS1ScitNUBXgheed1CABNCcMgIgTax5-qmDbwELuccBdOyoZn4DqI6_cvb5uWcI4fWLw95r0P2DgwofQqurux35B_DA2RdVqVFjOozmnL68A3eP7fXzS2s9I/s4032/752CAC8F-AF97-438C-A325-1A8229029EB7.heic" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiucSTayb_nvsBK63ITczyTw64X_Xe6PjSAufb579ExykA_xgl08XZV3W7KOEyVqly8u3MKS1ScitNUBXgheed1CABNCcMgIgTax5-qmDbwELuccBdOyoZn4DqI6_cvb5uWcI4fWLw95r0P2DgwofQqurux35B_DA2RdVqVFjOozmnL68A3eP7fXzS2s9I/w240-h320/752CAC8F-AF97-438C-A325-1A8229029EB7.heic" width="240" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">The heddle is stationary. The top bar moves forward and backward to change the shed.</span><br /><br /><p><br /><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">To dress the loom the bars in the back are used to hold the warp.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiUSklkILMr2j8kNDkKah-Yb9sGLogQQAzL28XoRM5fvEphh_b-cscR04t4luS2o4Qts7Cz0zs_iHOCjHyx-NQdHxAKXMa0rwZ1UAS9D6m4vh-ZIprWKlPOvgML2HarOulgoE3BApLIJIU9WQq8gzqVmjiXB8LEYtGLpRvdzL0j89iMLxbuL3R7cK0l1Gw" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiUSklkILMr2j8kNDkKah-Yb9sGLogQQAzL28XoRM5fvEphh_b-cscR04t4luS2o4Qts7Cz0zs_iHOCjHyx-NQdHxAKXMa0rwZ1UAS9D6m4vh-ZIprWKlPOvgML2HarOulgoE3BApLIJIU9WQq8gzqVmjiXB8LEYtGLpRvdzL0j89iMLxbuL3R7cK0l1Gw=w360-h640" width="360" /></a></span></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgPui8E5X6OKSjgLjsNwgwZzDa4ml0W6siGFYfpjtMsKSMeTYK-AEolzmFf0dTa6Jt5WdT5LQZHSPmAw-IzNw0oRA7M6pjjEbFLVp99VJu3dkRdVjPQTfFhsLDBGN_D0jmZyDmjWu94-xqAPLKb7B2fDt7QneMnpVDkKW6rgiyyaw8d0UXkh9RQqvEGSYk" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1182" data-original-width="665" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgPui8E5X6OKSjgLjsNwgwZzDa4ml0W6siGFYfpjtMsKSMeTYK-AEolzmFf0dTa6Jt5WdT5LQZHSPmAw-IzNw0oRA7M6pjjEbFLVp99VJu3dkRdVjPQTfFhsLDBGN_D0jmZyDmjWu94-xqAPLKb7B2fDt7QneMnpVDkKW6rgiyyaw8d0UXkh9RQqvEGSYk=w360-h640" width="360" /></a></span></span></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Thirty wraps around the bottom beam is equal to 10 yards of warp.</span><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Once the warp has been wound around the bottom beam, the warp is then threaded through the heddle. The warp is tied to the nails on the top beam.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEm76RH0VoWqWi2rBbZzMjJT7ImctkMUS7RkQTfE3iXMwDdIvpQsNF27pJI-v12wDxfdJ-aiqpWGI1oFOwjwixi6RXp6smGCWH9dlWxWDU-rjOcQ-2T7__eS-CjEAwGfDVqTpLEoyI7mlZoh_zX_UVknt-cyG8skEabtv81GAKGO32ROBFxqQenY0Zhy4/s4032/7569F18C-B519-44F3-82CE-1F4C5DF776CF.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEm76RH0VoWqWi2rBbZzMjJT7ImctkMUS7RkQTfE3iXMwDdIvpQsNF27pJI-v12wDxfdJ-aiqpWGI1oFOwjwixi6RXp6smGCWH9dlWxWDU-rjOcQ-2T7__eS-CjEAwGfDVqTpLEoyI7mlZoh_zX_UVknt-cyG8skEabtv81GAKGO32ROBFxqQenY0Zhy4/w300-h400/7569F18C-B519-44F3-82CE-1F4C5DF776CF.heic" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p>The woven placemat (in-progress).</p></span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiw6Jc5LUKwgS4zqhnU9in0o25GourerjTLGQe8zPZn1dTnPms2SiK80sJvyfOdNH1mhCMO21u263qp6mlEc5xLZZu3hY7rtVL37R7KFBiCN2p4IT9hloNnL1Lyw8pahAeW5gF1YK38GKNRUWwisjJSAOxNLZa3yUOMJsAw3wR_2YK1yys-5Odw54rfE6g" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="769" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiw6Jc5LUKwgS4zqhnU9in0o25GourerjTLGQe8zPZn1dTnPms2SiK80sJvyfOdNH1mhCMO21u263qp6mlEc5xLZZu3hY7rtVL37R7KFBiCN2p4IT9hloNnL1Lyw8pahAeW5gF1YK38GKNRUWwisjJSAOxNLZa3yUOMJsAw3wR_2YK1yys-5Odw54rfE6g=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>In addition to learning about following a healthy lifestyle I am also interested in weaving. I was planning to post a video on how to set up this antique loom on Youtube but unfortunately iMovie no longer works on my Mac. I know how to use Blogger software so I decided to post a blog about it. (I apologize if you found this post through <a href="http://healthynreal.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">HealthyNReal</a>. My next post will be about nutrition and health - I promise!)</i></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06518326411812193072noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3953508736024178485.post-73254911458129880762023-02-08T07:49:00.000-08:002023-02-08T07:49:04.143-08:00Why Peanuts Are Hotter Than Zendaya<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPoVqvKm_JHVXvZnPfFYgo1UM2iBbkPKuC-8_65XoPgddGbRUfTS4GIp3C5kCgORIRMbSr6jkYB-H6GTWYvBbpyKvITZ4wIuEyuCemIDide40ARaaNWFqv6WMZic7a42rgOpAz6vDuv87BJ1682z-jmQLdJ89A2vNbk0SNOKZKuYAy-DmnAGuNedWN/s318/23870823-86F6-4B7E-9FA7-0AEBEF96AC51_4_5005_c.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="318" data-original-width="318" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPoVqvKm_JHVXvZnPfFYgo1UM2iBbkPKuC-8_65XoPgddGbRUfTS4GIp3C5kCgORIRMbSr6jkYB-H6GTWYvBbpyKvITZ4wIuEyuCemIDide40ARaaNWFqv6WMZic7a42rgOpAz6vDuv87BJ1682z-jmQLdJ89A2vNbk0SNOKZKuYAy-DmnAGuNedWN/s1600/23870823-86F6-4B7E-9FA7-0AEBEF96AC51_4_5005_c.jpeg" width="318" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;">I love peanuts! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I bet that Zendaya likes peanuts too. In this </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iUWG3UJQI4" style="font-size: x-large;">video</a><span style="font-size: large;"> she appears to like Peanut Butter Balls. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">There are many reasons to eat peanuts. They are nutritious, minimally processed-whole food, quick and easy, inexpensive, and delicious.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">1. </span><b><span style="font-size: large;">Nutritious</span></b><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Peanuts are rich in protein, fat, and fiber. A ¼ cup serving of raw peanuts contains:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Calories: 214</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Protein: 9 grams</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Fat: 18 grams</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Carbohydrates: 8 grams</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Protein: 9 grams</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Fiber: 3 grams</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Sugar: 2 gram </span><a href="https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-peanuts"><span style="font-size: x-small;">WebMD</span></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Peanuts are a good source of plant-based protein. </span><a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/foods/peanuts#bottom-line"><span style="font-size: x-small;">HealthLine</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> And foods with a lot of protein can help you feel full with fewer calories. </span><a href="https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-peanuts"><span style="font-size: x-small;">WebMD</span></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">A 1/2 cup serving peanuts has almost as much protein (18 grams) as a </span><a href="https://www.beyondmeat.com/en-US/products/the-beyond-burger"><span style="font-size: medium;">Beyond Meat</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> patty which has 20 grams of protein. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">While peanuts have quite a bit of fat, most of the fats are known as “good fats.” These kinds of fats actually help lower your cholesterol levels which helps prevent heart disease. </span><a href="https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-peanuts"><span style="font-size: x-small;">WebMD</span></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Peanuts are low in carbohydrates. In fact, the carb content is only 13–16% of the total weight. </span><a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/foods/peanuts#bottom-line"><span style="font-size: x-small;">HealthLine</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> They have similar carbs as compared to 1/4 cup of Almonds which have 8 grams and 1/4 cup of Pistachios which have 8.5 grams.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">The skins of peanuts are also healthy! Peanut skins have antioxidants. In fact roasted peanuts with skins have more antioxidants than blueberries. </span><a href="https://peanut-institute.com/peanut-skins-contain-health-promoting-nutrition/#:~:text=Peanut%20skins%20have%20the%20highest,weight%20management%2C%20according%20to%20research."><span style="font-size: x-small;">Peanut Institute</span></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Nuts protect against the diseases of aging. People who eat nuts or peanut butter five or more times a week reduce their risk of heart disease and diabetes by more than 20%. </span><a href="http://www.worldwiderunning.com/nuts_and_runners.php"><span style="font-size: x-small;">World Wide Running</span></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">What about salt? Some salted peanuts are considered a low-sodium food! According to the FDA, foods containing less than 140 mg of sodium per serving are considered a "low-sodium food". </span><a href="https://peanut-institute.com/peanut-facts/nutritional-breakdown/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Peanut Institute</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Planters Dry Roasted Salted Peanuts have 150 mg sodium per serving, and Planters Dry Roasted Lightly Salted Peanuts have 75 mg sodium per serving. Not bad considering they taste so salty. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">As a reminder, one slice of white bread has 147 mg of sodium and one serving of Boars Head Turkey has 360 mg.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">2. <b>Minimally Processed-</b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Whole Food </b></span><div><span style="font-size: large;">Peanuts are considered </span><a href="https://www.thejoint.com/texas/north-richland-hills/north-richland-hills-28020/306917-what-are-highly-processed-foods#:~:text=Canned%20peanuts%20that%20have%20salt,not%20been%20roasted%20are%20unprocessed."><span style="font-size: medium;">Minimally Processed</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> and a Whole Food. </span><a href="https://www.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/whole-foods.page#:~:text=Whole%20foods%20include%20fresh%20fruits,produce%20or%20whole%20wheat%20flour."><span style="font-size: x-small;">NYC Health</span></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Whole foods are foods that are as little processed or refined as possible and have no additives such as preservatives or artificial ingredients, such as food coloring, added to the food. </span><a href="https://nlccwi.org/eat-this-not-that-the-benefits-of-whole-foods/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=eat-this-not-that-the-benefits-of-whole-foods#:~:text=Whole%20foods%20are%20higher%20in,like%20they%20were%20meant%20to."><span style="font-size: x-small;">North Lakes Community Clinic</span></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Other nutritious snacks such as Kind Bars and Beef Jerky are not considered Whole Foods.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Even though Kind Bars have grains, nuts, and dried fruit they are still more processed than nuts and or a piece of fruit. Kind Bars have sugars, chicory root fiber and soy protein isolate added to them. Even though one serving of peanuts has the same amount of protein as a Kind Plus Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Bar the two aren't exactly equal. Some of the protein in the Bar comes from soy protein isolate, a highly processed ingredient. </span><a href="https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2015/04/fda-says-kind-bars-aren-t-healthy/index.htm#:~:text=Some%20of%20the%20protein%20in,question%20do%20meet%20the%20definition."><span style="font-size: x-small;">Consumer Report</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><a href="https://www.eatthis.com/kind-bars/#:~:text=Some%20of%20the%20protein%20in,isolate%2C%20a%20highly%20processed%20ingredient."><span style="font-size: x-small;">Eat This Not That</span></a></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Beef Jerky is also a nutritious snack but it should be consumed in moderation. Beef Jerky is highly processed and has the same health risks as eating processed meats. </span><a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/is-beef-jerky-good-for-you#downsides"><span style="font-size: x-small;">HealthLine</span></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">3. <b>Quick and Easy</b></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Peanuts are ready to eat directly from the container. </span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg9rJl128HmaGQAPN9Xzv26evpb_2cOzp0XgjC3qnubCaJPr34pymky9ngqUu-AcMM1PUuNg_56N12CqjJ_Z3kDKU3HQ1c73hODbq3z0edPIx-s-8Y-qPp1jHSnxG_JPfrDO6AGMoelVc2cPmWUl5GWUH19iiNwKaAxa2dRsBpihkaJ8lgY_LSd0L-8" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="100" data-original-width="100" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg9rJl128HmaGQAPN9Xzv26evpb_2cOzp0XgjC3qnubCaJPr34pymky9ngqUu-AcMM1PUuNg_56N12CqjJ_Z3kDKU3HQ1c73hODbq3z0edPIx-s-8Y-qPp1jHSnxG_JPfrDO6AGMoelVc2cPmWUl5GWUH19iiNwKaAxa2dRsBpihkaJ8lgY_LSd0L-8" width="240" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">They don't need to be washed, cooked, peeled or defrosted. They can be eaten as a snack or added to an evening meal.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br />Peanuts are easy to bring with you to work or while hiking.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">4. <b>Inexpensive</b><br />Peanuts are lower in cost compared to other nuts because they are easier to grow.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhkDFPc-y-gbzWoIFGu2pzjp3W0iYCwpmTe8e18BVNJnknaeUp1AepKFWtnqRtvlHkCqNO6rfr4yk31BPvwj454lVtdGOu66R6nk54-3e5ubn9hrNatTMHj-18lYOX8kRK4VZ1b2_v1X77fsMSejxx6WDxzsTOziNzvzErDYmWNOLDcqCWQ1CT6945j"><img height="195" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhkDFPc-y-gbzWoIFGu2pzjp3W0iYCwpmTe8e18BVNJnknaeUp1AepKFWtnqRtvlHkCqNO6rfr4yk31BPvwj454lVtdGOu66R6nk54-3e5ubn9hrNatTMHj-18lYOX8kRK4VZ1b2_v1X77fsMSejxx6WDxzsTOziNzvzErDYmWNOLDcqCWQ1CT6945j=w516-h195" width="516" /></a><br /><br /><br />Peanuts are also lower in cost as compared to other protein sources.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjttKWgvT1EvL-CSomU5Fe6M473vfZkY5yFHSQftx2Cam9dbfhcOen2RG8MxQ7r5ezVTRKcAvFiS4CHPqiW5qPpCY7esmYu7bW_xAnjB_sJgkJBh6iI2yfRBClJptCn3rnpUxxxr8I-heKGTCpPalHoBF2q4RTMOz7ri8Tkmbi6aK5j81S05I5QiBfp" style="font-size: x-large;"><img height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjttKWgvT1EvL-CSomU5Fe6M473vfZkY5yFHSQftx2Cam9dbfhcOen2RG8MxQ7r5ezVTRKcAvFiS4CHPqiW5qPpCY7esmYu7bW_xAnjB_sJgkJBh6iI2yfRBClJptCn3rnpUxxxr8I-heKGTCpPalHoBF2q4RTMOz7ri8Tkmbi6aK5j81S05I5QiBfp=w521-h200" width="521" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">5. </span><b><span style="font-size: large;">Delicious</span></b><br /><span style="font-size: large;">My favorite type of peanut is Lightly Salted Dry Roasted. Raw Peanuts taste sweater and the texture is a little softer. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I recently bought Raw Peanuts and </span><a href="https://www.consumerreports.org/nuts/are-peanuts-good-for-you/#:~:text=Peanuts%20have%20about%20the%20same,3%20grams%20per%20ounce)."><span style="font-size: medium;">roasted</span></a><a href="https://www.consumerreports.org/nuts/are-peanuts-good-for-you/#:~:text=Peanuts%20have%20about%20the%20same,3%20grams%20per%20ounce)." style="font-size: x-large;"> </a><span style="font-size: large;"> them in the oven. They were awesome! I added salt and left the skins on for the health benefits.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">In addition to eating peanuts as a snack they can also be added to trail mix, oatmeal or pancakes. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">If you are looking for some dinner ideas the </span><a href="https://culinarymedicine.org/moodle/upload/Moodle/Recipes%20Appetizers/Quinoa%20Lettuce%20Wraps%20with%20Spicy%20Peanut%20Sauce.pdf"><span style="font-size: medium;">Quinoa Lettuce Wraps with Spicy Peanut Sauce</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> and the </span><a href="https://www.lecremedelacrumb.com/easy-thai-peanut-chicken-lettuce-wraps/#wprm-recipe-container-20608"><span style="font-size: medium;">Easy Thai Peanut Chicken Lettuce Wraps</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> are both excellent!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I have not cooked </span><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.notenoughcinnamon.com/west-african-peanut-soup/#wprm-recipe-container-14888">West African Peanut Soup</a><span> </span></span><span style="font-size: large;">yet, but looking forward to trying it. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">While peanuts are delicious, be careful of overeating. A serving size of peanuts is only a palm full of peanuts or a “ping-pong ball size” serving of peanut butter. </span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://peanut-institute.com/recipes/snacks/">Peanut Institute</a> </span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06518326411812193072noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3953508736024178485.post-81187011138969005852023-01-23T13:21:00.003-08:002023-01-23T13:21:55.235-08:005 Ways to Fix Sore Feet<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgjm_QpeLfpdLolToGMyZVAyJUN9-h4A6HDX0Q18LKCePqwk4JtWg4_VwqyfLMKO50-Owj0RmhhvY1cy0tfGglgH629y1krlvi08d6FhiHESXRpyiL0eTSIldcHnrOBj7QvWHag8jU8nyiYf4un8ICIY5ph_o0qh7m6onTRo2HHjpJUg3CVZUFcjEA6" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="540" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgjm_QpeLfpdLolToGMyZVAyJUN9-h4A6HDX0Q18LKCePqwk4JtWg4_VwqyfLMKO50-Owj0RmhhvY1cy0tfGglgH629y1krlvi08d6FhiHESXRpyiL0eTSIldcHnrOBj7QvWHag8jU8nyiYf4un8ICIY5ph_o0qh7m6onTRo2HHjpJUg3CVZUFcjEA6" width="320" /></a></div><br /><h1 class="article__title title" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.125; margin: 0px 0px 1.5rem; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Sometimes the bottoms of my feet hurt. It hurts to walk and it hurts to stand. </span></h1><h1 class="article__title title" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.125; margin: 0px 0px 1.5rem; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: large;">There are two common causes: </span><a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/plantar-fasciitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20354846" style="font-size: large;" target="_blank">Plantar Faciitis</a><span style="font-size: large;"> and </span><a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/achilles-tendinitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20369020" style="font-size: large;" target="_blank">Achilles Tendonitis</a><span style="font-size: large;">. And it is even possible to have both at the same </span><a href="https://www.treatmyachilles.com/post/achilles-tendonitis-vs-plantar-fasciitis-how-to-tell-the-difference#:~:text=With%20plantar%20fasciitis%2C%20you%20experience,will%20not%20be%20Achilles%20tendonitis." style="font-size: large;" target="_blank">time</a><span style="font-size: large;">. In fact there is a study that suggests that increasing the load on the Achilles Tendon can impact the Plantar Fascia (thick band of tissue that covers the bones on the bottom of the foot). </span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16288943/#:~:text=Interpretation%3A%20Increasing%20tension%20on%20the,overstraining%20of%20the%20plantar%20fascia." target="_blank"><span>National Library of Medicine</span></a><span> </span></span></span></h1><h1 class="article__title title" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.125; margin: 0px 0px 1.5rem; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Regardless of what it's called and the medical explanations for each type of injury, I just want my feet to feel better. </span></h1><h1 class="article__title title" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.125; margin: 0px 0px 1.5rem; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">The best way to reduce pain is to figure out why your feet hurt, rest, stretch, strengthen and ice. </span></h1><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">1. <span> <u>Figure Out Why Your Feet Hurt</u></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Determine what has changed to cause the pain. </span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Are you using worn out shoes? </span></li><li><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Did you buy new shoes that bother your feet? </span></li><li><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Did you increase your distance in walking or running? </span></li><li><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Did you climb a hill or walk in the sand? </span></li><li><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Are you standing longer than normal? </span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Whatever changed stop doing it immediately!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">2. <u>Rest Your Feet</u> </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">It may take a week or several months for your feet to heal. Reduce the <b>total</b> time you spend on your feet each day. Reduce distance for walking or running. And reduce the amount of time you are just standing. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><span>Standing on your feet for one hour is actually worse than walking. </span>It is the lack of blood flow that causes muscles to tire more easily and causes pain in the feet, legs, back, and neck. <span face="Oxygen, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #2c2c2c;"> <a href="http://www.coastalpodiatry.com/blog/whats-worse-standing-on-your-feet-for-an-hour-or-walking-for-an-hour-.cfm#:~:text=This%20may%20sounds%20like%20a,an%20extended%20period%20of%20time." target="_blank">Coastal Podiatry</a></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">During recuperation make sure to only walk or run on a level surface. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><i>In my experience if you don't rest, your foot pain will just continue to get worse.</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">3. <u>Stretch</u></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">It is important to stretch your feet, toes, ankles and calves every day. Two times a day is even better. A 3" massage ball and a lacrosse ball are good tools for stretching and massaging the bottoms of your feet.</span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg8EjFlkkfmIxig25ldKKbiWyLKfED_q1Lat4PNnQCAwZc2F5jqAR9xTl8LRoz7Khltf4UiCY34c9FnlXI0BTXdGHDk3yl8coxPAmxiqmabac-ohBsXjU37IMBp_PjQ0GNkphK5wvAkad530rodbX-LvmAXPieaVGaRo7ORzF_1_76fEVTliIwzpwjZ" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1495" data-original-width="1483" height="140" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg8EjFlkkfmIxig25ldKKbiWyLKfED_q1Lat4PNnQCAwZc2F5jqAR9xTl8LRoz7Khltf4UiCY34c9FnlXI0BTXdGHDk3yl8coxPAmxiqmabac-ohBsXjU37IMBp_PjQ0GNkphK5wvAkad530rodbX-LvmAXPieaVGaRo7ORzF_1_76fEVTliIwzpwjZ=w139-h140" width="139" /></a></div></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgllBp2BP89N5CgSDbaP5cKqeZkvqbS7AlTw1ytQQXChePPj3L1kZsDCLkHwp7p9xS-F_W9OKNWln6B8rJg9PUTc1KYwr5hlRcWE5hK_fUQ9MoEgHm4uuEkYaRSfol8tUOONNXqaqCOZcSHT5_Th4NbWSgTJGxHzH9fn2pbm6ML-uRJ3QpzGtiEOiwQ" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><img alt="" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="195" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgllBp2BP89N5CgSDbaP5cKqeZkvqbS7AlTw1ytQQXChePPj3L1kZsDCLkHwp7p9xS-F_W9OKNWln6B8rJg9PUTc1KYwr5hlRcWE5hK_fUQ9MoEgHm4uuEkYaRSfol8tUOONNXqaqCOZcSHT5_Th4NbWSgTJGxHzH9fn2pbm6ML-uRJ3QpzGtiEOiwQ=w195-h195" width="195" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyBKSEezC1Jup4VAO4BwofYW34Ko3x3mBJnfdsD7K6di0Lpoy5EJdaFQqADVR-9RBaiTJIGASvYuR2vkZA4tsK1bzma8UQFlPfbDAIvbMcPOQ0pWKtODvY-Eo13UAYt9LhNmoXOf6KBVEIXwhBmdePbT8tavydZER_D5wqg8CRDFlqfi4P177tdOBq/s558/A4B001B4-5A67-4C37-8652-EB77177C6839_1_201_a.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="558" data-original-width="480" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyBKSEezC1Jup4VAO4BwofYW34Ko3x3mBJnfdsD7K6di0Lpoy5EJdaFQqADVR-9RBaiTJIGASvYuR2vkZA4tsK1bzma8UQFlPfbDAIvbMcPOQ0pWKtODvY-Eo13UAYt9LhNmoXOf6KBVEIXwhBmdePbT8tavydZER_D5wqg8CRDFlqfi4P177tdOBq/w181-h210/A4B001B4-5A67-4C37-8652-EB77177C6839_1_201_a.jpeg" width="181" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div></div></div><div><div style="text-align: left;">Putting your fingers between your toes and rotating your ankle is a good way to stretch your toes and ankles. Also push your toes forward and backward.<span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"> </span></div></div><div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEheVWSLIt39kvXQrY0bmCJYuAA-WytiW64_XYc40GiKUUVV6gIK1ortX5nVr8Rq97q8pKQr2NCvPsnwwfkS4OQhCU2tQeL-K1DFK3czahPZohq0fwVtZjpONS5KimX1ZSS-dAmX56nd63kH1KRmsW-vutNCiLKpB-JfXdEteL_oPEBJOJFXPfnXzWY7" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><img alt="" data-original-height="408" data-original-width="612" height="129" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEheVWSLIt39kvXQrY0bmCJYuAA-WytiW64_XYc40GiKUUVV6gIK1ortX5nVr8Rq97q8pKQr2NCvPsnwwfkS4OQhCU2tQeL-K1DFK3czahPZohq0fwVtZjpONS5KimX1ZSS-dAmX56nd63kH1KRmsW-vutNCiLKpB-JfXdEteL_oPEBJOJFXPfnXzWY7=w194-h129" width="194" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"> </span>And don't forget to stretch your calves by leaning against a wall.<br /></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">4. <u>Strengthen </u></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Although it is important to rest your feet when they are sore, it is also important to strengthen them so that they will not be injured again. Therefore, when the pain starts to recede start to slowly strengthen your feet, toes, ankles and calves. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">This <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2GzYzGGNZA" target="_blank">video</a> on youtube from Frank Ng is a quick, easy way to strengthen your toes and ankles. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">The best way I have found to strengthen my calves is on the stairs:</span></div><ul style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #4d4d4d; letter-spacing: -0.273104px; line-height: 1.43;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.125rem;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;">Start standing on a stair,</span> or similar so your heels can drop lower than your toes. Keeping the balls of your feet on the stair, lower your heels as far as you can toward the floor. Then press your heels up as high as you can. <a href="https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/strengthening-calf-muscles#:~:text=Running%2C%20walking%2C%20and%20hiking%20are,accelerate%20or%20change%20direction%20quickly." style="letter-spacing: -0.273104px;" target="_blank">WebMD</a></span></li></ul><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">5. I<u>ce the Bottoms of Your Feet</u> </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">To reduce inflammation put ice on the bottoms of your feet one or two times per day. It also feels good on sore feet!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguhm-_Adp8qu9VS78_cpKaW09enp4Egy0QdobiZZqMHeU9M22XVqhZg0BLZEns9Bk634PDgfC9BgyGgwhTTY2PP120rxqpn_-NY5VxlJOOh-YJHG8dLxCV1SYNhkm5OLohuxjz8QYNvMf1anPKnnXp5iPyHliTWZcYf7achlUsIF3OujE1v-S_x3V-/s600/frozen%20peas.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguhm-_Adp8qu9VS78_cpKaW09enp4Egy0QdobiZZqMHeU9M22XVqhZg0BLZEns9Bk634PDgfC9BgyGgwhTTY2PP120rxqpn_-NY5VxlJOOh-YJHG8dLxCV1SYNhkm5OLohuxjz8QYNvMf1anPKnnXp5iPyHliTWZcYf7achlUsIF3OujE1v-S_x3V-/w320-h251/frozen%20peas.png" width="320" /></span></a></div></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">A bag of frozen peas works great!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Make sure to visit your doctor if the pain does not get better. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"> </span></div><h1 class="article__title title" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.125; margin: 0px 0px 1.5rem; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Join my newly created facebook group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2142837719248726" target="_blank">HealthyNReal</a> for additional posts.</span></h1><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p></div><br />Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06518326411812193072noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3953508736024178485.post-91566199564907586852023-01-17T11:45:00.000-08:002023-01-17T11:45:02.500-08:00Cheerios Have More Nutrients Than Lettuce<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgIQieZCSSjEt_C7xO5Apgoc_U29dY6XDHflAm8VwGRhV4IhtI6ehALyllQnVUZOVeYY9Lmn0J6vSPWj1zT0656HTPyQILAm5HK7BHZrpVfKpwdySJUK29KN2F8V6-dGxh03Ajzv0Ph1Yf4wM_oSn26fOItZJrbOUHN4oI3Vb4ksgnODdIdjDI3J4vw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="183" data-original-width="275" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgIQieZCSSjEt_C7xO5Apgoc_U29dY6XDHflAm8VwGRhV4IhtI6ehALyllQnVUZOVeYY9Lmn0J6vSPWj1zT0656HTPyQILAm5HK7BHZrpVfKpwdySJUK29KN2F8V6-dGxh03Ajzv0Ph1Yf4wM_oSn26fOItZJrbOUHN4oI3Vb4ksgnODdIdjDI3J4vw" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">A fresh salad with tomatoes, onions, peppers and cucumber is a delicious, healthy meal. However, if you are like me, your salad is mostly lettuce. </span></span></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I started to wonder about the nutrition of lettuce. I compared the vitamins and minerals of <a href="https://www.cookinglight.com/eating-smart/nutrition-101/nutrition-health-iceberg-lettuce" target="_blank">iceberg lettuce</a> to Honey Nut Cheerios. (One serving of cereal and one cup of lettuce.) I was very surprised, except for Vitamin K, the cereal had more vitamins and minerals than iceberg lettuce!</span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj7UojGJip8ZVaoLxpekIkHjViTym12MHY1usqJJgg4o1fXYJrrkLqEf02XFTeuGSJariEemL7WorKw0Kc7DMeW_cB8VE3DCshOeyUAqMn5UiCZ90HnIXS4CriwV30dn0tzPe7797CRD0H1coWBvlrRuopZE202jw2R2o7Ogf6tf6sykxbJZe1UR3u9" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="65" data-original-width="484" height="87" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj7UojGJip8ZVaoLxpekIkHjViTym12MHY1usqJJgg4o1fXYJrrkLqEf02XFTeuGSJariEemL7WorKw0Kc7DMeW_cB8VE3DCshOeyUAqMn5UiCZ90HnIXS4CriwV30dn0tzPe7797CRD0H1coWBvlrRuopZE202jw2R2o7Ogf6tf6sykxbJZe1UR3u9=w651-h87" width="651" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhuC4rAlhVoi1JEybOD-LL6N0U1mgSE40G-eJWC5o9TwnX049m5C0T4SbIsTO9MduGZuEAjh8t9HQidTs-IUxLL7FA12pDfqityNn1kgHQpyBrnPNkF_dLz5NrvBIomjkSaZSa4-FVmMxVzvULbGlm9_FfY2q2Aa1HC5JaklW6VdupUiHOQfb0Wb-oe" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="196" data-original-width="196" height="165" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhuC4rAlhVoi1JEybOD-LL6N0U1mgSE40G-eJWC5o9TwnX049m5C0T4SbIsTO9MduGZuEAjh8t9HQidTs-IUxLL7FA12pDfqityNn1kgHQpyBrnPNkF_dLz5NrvBIomjkSaZSa4-FVmMxVzvULbGlm9_FfY2q2Aa1HC5JaklW6VdupUiHOQfb0Wb-oe=w165-h165" width="165" /></a></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Of course the vitamins and minerals are added to the cereal ....but I thought that lettuce would naturally have more nutrients.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">So I started wondering about other salad greens such as <span><a href="https://www.mynetdiary.com/food/calories-in-romaine-lettuce-raw-cup-shredded-11251-0.html" target="_blank">romaine</a>, </span><span><a href="https://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/vegetables-and-vegetable-products/3025/2" target="_blank">arugula</a>,</span><span> </span><a href="https://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/vegetables-and-vegetable-products/2626/2" target="_blank">spinach</a>, <span><a href="https://www.nutritionvalue.org/Kale%2C_raw_nutritional_value.html" target="_blank">kale</a>, </span><a href="https://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/vegetables-and-vegetable-products/2371/2" target="_blank">cabbage</a>,<span> and </span><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=collards+nutrition&ei=qdxnYqWUJMCpqtsPyJmdeA&oq=collard&gs_lcp=Cgdnd3Mtd2l6EAEYAjIHCC4QsQMQQzIICAAQgAQQsQMyBQgAEJECMgUIABCRAjIFCAAQkQIyBQgAEIAEMggIABCABBDJAzIFCAAQkgMyBQgAEIAEMgsIABCABBCxAxCDAToHCAAQRxCwAzoHCC4QsAMQQzoECC4QQzoRCC4QgAQQsQMQgwEQxwEQowI6BAgAEEM6DgguEIAEELEDEMcBEKMCOgsILhCABBDHARCjAjoFCC4QkQI6BwguENQCEEM6DQguELEDEMcBEKMCEEM6CAguENQCEJECOgcIABCxAxBDOg4ILhCABBCxAxDHARDRAzoICC4QgAQQ1AI6CwguELEDEIMBEJECSgQIQRgASgQIRhgAUMMHWM0OYLUvaAFwAXgAgAFYiAGyBJIBATeYAQCgAQHIAQnAAQE&sclient=gws-wiz" target="_blank">collards</a>.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">A comparison table is given below. It is based on 1 cup of raw greens and provides the percentage of the recommended Daily Value.</span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEipNceykK8PIKoCANrixSC_ZAV7UgRrZqZ0ZWfitr0x6ekUz2thovttqp8i3GELqURMEVkFPCKTQYaObcyweVrm4TY5gs73HNCAJsl1ZqsdmOZjYiPWSvhf0-xJ4WJ0d1vpzBmjgD7tVgTmsf4cZp0xePXg7Zw14MuxYU7VJO3CW6wVJIPMMIyh_BOR" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="166" data-original-width="484" height="205" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEipNceykK8PIKoCANrixSC_ZAV7UgRrZqZ0ZWfitr0x6ekUz2thovttqp8i3GELqURMEVkFPCKTQYaObcyweVrm4TY5gs73HNCAJsl1ZqsdmOZjYiPWSvhf0-xJ4WJ0d1vpzBmjgD7tVgTmsf4cZp0xePXg7Zw14MuxYU7VJO3CW6wVJIPMMIyh_BOR=w596-h205" width="596" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;">All of the greens listed above have more vitamins and nutrients than iceberg lettuce!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Spinach is the winner. It has more Iron than the other greens. And it has significantly more Vitamin A and K then the other greens.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="text-align: center;">Vitamin K helps your bones stay strong and your blood clot. <a href="https://health.clevelandclinic.org/vitamin-k/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Cleveland Clinic</span></a> Vitamin A is also important. </span>Vitamin A promotes healthy vision and helps to make sure you organs and immune system are working properly. <a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/vitamin-a-benefits#TOC_TITLE_HDR_9" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Health Line</span></a></span><br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjw0R3UNTbRwWKzY35-9JtT0VbE58gTvCDiWbiTWfTtfhaW7CQF5LFgy_pUmlgMJe4QvL3IlMBp9IkuOjejuUdWpu0qMj8WJqHsCWuIGLVuY14PmvhrEmQr93GDYt_N7Xd7T9LjpQonN-ddJKhV9FKZ23hcMqH_87bPfZYSN5ZuFdiiVMJ2nI_qI2Uh" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="184" data-original-width="274" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjw0R3UNTbRwWKzY35-9JtT0VbE58gTvCDiWbiTWfTtfhaW7CQF5LFgy_pUmlgMJe4QvL3IlMBp9IkuOjejuUdWpu0qMj8WJqHsCWuIGLVuY14PmvhrEmQr93GDYt_N7Xd7T9LjpQonN-ddJKhV9FKZ23hcMqH_87bPfZYSN5ZuFdiiVMJ2nI_qI2Uh=w198-h133" width="198" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjw0R3UNTbRwWKzY35-9JtT0VbE58gTvCDiWbiTWfTtfhaW7CQF5LFgy_pUmlgMJe4QvL3IlMBp9IkuOjejuUdWpu0qMj8WJqHsCWuIGLVuY14PmvhrEmQr93GDYt_N7Xd7T9LjpQonN-ddJKhV9FKZ23hcMqH_87bPfZYSN5ZuFdiiVMJ2nI_qI2Uh" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjw0R3UNTbRwWKzY35-9JtT0VbE58gTvCDiWbiTWfTtfhaW7CQF5LFgy_pUmlgMJe4QvL3IlMBp9IkuOjejuUdWpu0qMj8WJqHsCWuIGLVuY14PmvhrEmQr93GDYt_N7Xd7T9LjpQonN-ddJKhV9FKZ23hcMqH_87bPfZYSN5ZuFdiiVMJ2nI_qI2Uh" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;">Based on the table I am going to start adding spinach to my salads to get more nutritional value. <br /><br /></span><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I was surprised that cabbage has so much Vitamin C. One cup of chopped red cabbage has 54% of the recommended Daily Value for Vitamin C, which is the same amount found in a small orange. <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/benefits-of-cabbage#TOC_TITLE_HDR_4">Health Line</a> </span> Next time I have a cold I will eat a big salad with red cabbage.<br /><br /> I don't like kale or arugula but I tried collards when I found out they have more nutrients then lettuce. I really like them! They are less bitter than kale and arugula and last a long time in the refrigerator.</span><p></p></div>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06518326411812193072noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3953508736024178485.post-47749914961635556642023-01-10T13:25:00.001-08:002023-10-06T01:58:06.235-07:00Healthy Plant Based Protein<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjM_WEzWGT8U_U5zrm_TI5q24UA5g10h1cxWXWmNltO9y--na_IwMcdfXynSwT-CAGzKZbv3yA_BXhb_cAZ0rwofXdCs4FaCHMRuJhsMXbDL-Hg1wkXOXokFZ8ZOxYv_YD3Pi2ZydniSyKCnaYcCqrjDDuTpCO_OE0JNDIIasaervPlagert__TjIHL" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjM_WEzWGT8U_U5zrm_TI5q24UA5g10h1cxWXWmNltO9y--na_IwMcdfXynSwT-CAGzKZbv3yA_BXhb_cAZ0rwofXdCs4FaCHMRuJhsMXbDL-Hg1wkXOXokFZ8ZOxYv_YD3Pi2ZydniSyKCnaYcCqrjDDuTpCO_OE0JNDIIasaervPlagert__TjIHL=w395-h263" width="395" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>Did you set a <i><b>New Year's Resolution </b></i>to eat more plant based protein? </p><p>That's great! But BEWARE! </p><p>Manufactured plant based products are not necessarily good for you. Plant based protein is <a href="https://www.byrdie.com/is-impossible-meat-bad-for-you-4796655" target="_blank">highly processed</a> and has many ingredients. For example the Impossible Burger has 8 grams saturated fat and 370 mg sodium per serving. The Impossible Burger has over 19 ingredients. <a href="https://www.rd.com/article/impossible-burger-ingredients/#:~:text=The%20ingredients%20include%3A%20water%2C%20textured,(vitamin%20B2)%2C%20and%20vitamin" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">RD</span></a></p><p>Did you know that Daiya Dairy Free Shredded Cheese has 240 mg sodium per serving and no protein? It has 16 ingredients! <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="https://www.kroger.com/p/daiya-dairy-free-cheddar-style-vegan-cheese-shreds/0087145900321?fulfillment=DELIVERY" target="_blank"> Daiya</a> </span> Kraft shredded cheese has 7 grams protein per serving. <a href="https://kraftnaturalcheese.com/product/sharp-cheddar-2-milk/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Kraft</span></a></p><p>Instead of buying processed unhealthy foods try chickpeas/garbanzo beans and quinoa. They both taste great, are not processed, simple to make, and inexpensive. They also have a significant amount of protein.</p><p><span style="text-align: left;">Garbanzo beans have 14.5 grams protein per 1 cup serving. They also have lots of fiber, manganese, folate, copper, iron, zinc and many other vitamins and minerals. </span><a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/chickpeas-nutrition-benefits" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Healthline</span></a> They taste great with many types of foods and fill you up! Garbanzo beans can be added to salad, soup, rice, pasta, stew, and even be roasted.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjM-8TgSaB-7R3z_pBHJzo2ONJAdHeKpZbjZE-bIm9kQEO7P-5TCRd6liqJF-fFb7bInSEboWr8AREQ_FIcxnAEycAqJS9vzM4sprDd7R1-cHn4SOSonhoExIyxOGKmwhO40xpR7mSNcDWwae1Qa3cbGzksvvxpstDqrB-f9_V5ORwjZvGwTvIvKiQM" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjM-8TgSaB-7R3z_pBHJzo2ONJAdHeKpZbjZE-bIm9kQEO7P-5TCRd6liqJF-fFb7bInSEboWr8AREQ_FIcxnAEycAqJS9vzM4sprDd7R1-cHn4SOSonhoExIyxOGKmwhO40xpR7mSNcDWwae1Qa3cbGzksvvxpstDqrB-f9_V5ORwjZvGwTvIvKiQM" style="clear: left; display: inline; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjM-8TgSaB-7R3z_pBHJzo2ONJAdHeKpZbjZE-bIm9kQEO7P-5TCRd6liqJF-fFb7bInSEboWr8AREQ_FIcxnAEycAqJS9vzM4sprDd7R1-cHn4SOSonhoExIyxOGKmwhO40xpR7mSNcDWwae1Qa3cbGzksvvxpstDqrB-f9_V5ORwjZvGwTvIvKiQM=w208-h208" width="208" /></a></div><p></p><p><br /></p><p>You can cook a big batch of dried garbanzo beans in a crockpot and eat them all week, or you can freeze them. Hummus is easy to make with olive oil, tahini and lemon juice.</p><p>I recently made <a href="https://vimeo.com/713839274/9c21ed1170" target="_blank">Chickpea Tangine</a>. It has some interesting ingredients like lemon, olives and cinnamon that tasted great together. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Quinoa has 8 grams protein per 1 cup serving. Quinoa also has important nutrients, such as folate, magnesium, zinc and iron. <a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/8-health-benefits-quinoa#1.-Packed-with-nutrients" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Healthline</span></a></p><p>Quinoa does not have very much flavor by itself. It is a healthier choice than rice. It can be cooked with vegetable broth and added to vegetables (zucchini, red pepper, and cherry tomatoes) for a tasty lunch.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgu-MsIOp_piGY935UMyXJsDIyNM-LX4SqEPhNgk2xRgNyN3L5PB3fLeN22YIsdoykQNNuXcIGsSeJ9msRYZKkKNI2cvu7vRReoZTmIMpapgDNZJhwmTkcwrqNCg00jFMcFoODD3VDpnVhTw09vG0p5t5IEm671OWh-0FKKtdWVGVzBZCoiZkuDN1q-" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgu-MsIOp_piGY935UMyXJsDIyNM-LX4SqEPhNgk2xRgNyN3L5PB3fLeN22YIsdoykQNNuXcIGsSeJ9msRYZKkKNI2cvu7vRReoZTmIMpapgDNZJhwmTkcwrqNCg00jFMcFoODD3VDpnVhTw09vG0p5t5IEm671OWh-0FKKtdWVGVzBZCoiZkuDN1q-" width="240" /></a></div><p>It takes about 30 minutes to cook quinoa so I make a big batch and keep it in the refrigerator and eat it for several meals. I also freeze some for future meals.</p><p>I recently made <a href="https://culinarymedicine.org/moodle/upload/Moodle/Recipes%20Appetizers/Quinoa%20Lettuce%20Wraps%20with%20Spicy%20Peanut%20Sauce.pdf" target="_blank">Quinoa Lettuce Wraps with Spicy Peanut Sauce</a>. The peanut sauce was really good! Give it a try!</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06518326411812193072noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3953508736024178485.post-81632254570098093932021-01-26T08:15:00.000-08:002021-01-26T08:15:12.621-08:00Watch Out: Chicken Is Not Always Healthy!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwoLFdudIr_St4OT6NZSf5hMbr-8FnTFG3S9luAxrN2CmYbRGsjz5GUOoILPOj4lL40zkB1gF7i83igooupdK3zInTVL_tDrHf2uc2IiAdTbtSQZPfavv6Em_DwHRFBABZp-jiCLNWWe8/s640/IMG_2562.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwoLFdudIr_St4OT6NZSf5hMbr-8FnTFG3S9luAxrN2CmYbRGsjz5GUOoILPOj4lL40zkB1gF7i83igooupdK3zInTVL_tDrHf2uc2IiAdTbtSQZPfavv6Em_DwHRFBABZp-jiCLNWWe8/w640-h480/IMG_2562.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Chicken is good for you if you read the label and purchase the healthy option. Does your chicken label indicate that it contains <u>Less Than 2% Retained Water</u>? If so, that is good news! Your chicken is a good choice for a nutritious meal.</p><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Chicken has 31 grams of protein and only 148 calories in a one cup serving of cooked, boneless, skinless chicken breast (140 grams chopped, or 5 ounces). <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.fatsecret.com/calories-nutrition/generic/chicken-breast-skinless?portionid=4751533&portionamount=1.000" target="_blank">FatSecret</a> </span> </li></ul></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>It is better for your cardiovascular health compared to beef because it has less cholesterol and saturated fat. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.tasteinc.com/battle-meats-chicken-vs-beef/" style="font-family: "Myriad Pro";" target="_blank">TasteInc</a> <span> </span></span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Chicken is included in many healthy diets such as the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) and Mediterranean. </li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Chicken breast has about 88 mg sodium in a 1cup serving (chopped). <a href="https://www.fatsecret.com/calories-nutrition/generic/chicken-breast-skinless?portionid=4751533&portionamount=1.000" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-small;">FatSecret</span></a></li></ul></div><div><div>If the label says <u>Retained Water</u>, that is okay. The poultry is not injected with water, but some water is absorbed during cooling in a "chill-tank". During the chilling process, turkeys and chickens will absorb some of the water, and this amount must be indicated on the label. <a href="https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/food-safety-education/get-answers/food-safety-fact-sheets/meat-preparation/water-in-meat-and-poultry/ct_index" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-small;">USDA</span></a></div><div><br /></div><div><div>However, not all chicken is the same. Be careful what you buy! A lot of the chicken in the U.S. is “enhanced”. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2009-jun-22-he-nutrition22-story.html" target="_blank">LATimes</a> </span>About one-third of the fresh chicken in the grocery store has been injected, using a needle to add water, salt and other additives. <a href="https://www.cookinglight.com/eating-smart/nutrition-101/sodium-in-chicken" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-small;">CookingLight</span></a> </div></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(241, 245, 240, 0.69); font-family: Raleway; font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></div><div>Fresh chicken is injected with a solution of saltwater so it stays juicier and more flavorful. The solution contains a long list of ingredients that can account for up to 15%, or more, of the chicken’s weight. Some studies have shown up to 30% weight.<span style="font-family: Raleway;"><span style="background-color: rgba(241, 245, 240, 0.69);"> </span></span><a href="https://www.premierfoodsgroup.com/premier-blog/2016/12/19/chicken-plumping-what-is-it-and-how-does-it-affect-my-chicken" style="font-family: Raleway;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-small;">PremierFoodsGroup</span></a></div><div><br /></div><div>These chickens tend to have a spongy, mushy texture and artificial taste. <a href="https://www.cookinglight.com/eating-smart/nutrition-101/sodium-in-chicken" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-small;">CookingLight</span></a></div><div><br /></div><div>A 4-ounce serving of "enhanced" chicken can contain up to 440 mg sodium! That's almost one-fifth of the recommended Dietary Guidelines for Americans for sodium (2,300 mg per day). <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.cookinglight.com/eating-smart/nutrition-101/sodium-in-chicken" target="_blank">CookingLight</a> </span> </div><div><br /></div><div>Worse, it's 500% more sodium than is found naturally in untreated chicken. <a href="https://www.cookinglight.com/eating-smart/nutrition-101/sodium-in-chicken" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-small;">CookingLight</span></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Injected chickens can have the words "All-Natural’" or "Organic" on the label, as long as all the ingredients that they injected into the chicken are legally considered as natural or organic. <span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.premierfoodsgroup.com/premier-blog/2016/12/19/chicken-plumping-what-is-it-and-how-does-it-affect-my-chicken" style="font-family: Raleway;" target="_blank">PremierFoodsGroup</a> </span>The USDA and the FDA list water and salt as organic. </div><div><br /></div><div>For example, the label on Tyson chicken indicates that it <u>Contains Up To 10% Chicken Broth, Sea Salt And Natural Flavorings. </u><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH6Ye_mIF7qVuH4N6KNzFeM7Y5xra3SLmaZZg3jdNlSlkI4dmwM4dmyKz2fD4W0ikfDIQMqmcJ3XcCsOkTdZinIgZvAhDygbwXbxpWWF7HN0Juy4hCwv_NkrIuf3TR0VLj9-YastIvaHo/s605/IMG_2561.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="454" data-original-width="605" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH6Ye_mIF7qVuH4N6KNzFeM7Y5xra3SLmaZZg3jdNlSlkI4dmwM4dmyKz2fD4W0ikfDIQMqmcJ3XcCsOkTdZinIgZvAhDygbwXbxpWWF7HN0Juy4hCwv_NkrIuf3TR0VLj9-YastIvaHo/w640-h480/IMG_2561.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>The Kirkwood chicken label indicates it <u>Contains Up To 15% Chicken Broth, Sea Salt And Natural Flavorings.</u></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf_dhWNwB3MHzAtZegDKCddZa4EtUS9VUWW6RGsdjhcH2pkE-xtQV_5el9Aat8PNfhOuepfcoUu3GwP91JAOXxO1t9s1B6JGQIR0qsnpjGDJS5u-mC_o3ASLxKhFBT8dJ9EYPy93yqBgA/s640/IMG_2586.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf_dhWNwB3MHzAtZegDKCddZa4EtUS9VUWW6RGsdjhcH2pkE-xtQV_5el9Aat8PNfhOuepfcoUu3GwP91JAOXxO1t9s1B6JGQIR0qsnpjGDJS5u-mC_o3ASLxKhFBT8dJ9EYPy93yqBgA/w640-h480/IMG_2586.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>The Tyson and Kirkland chicken are not so healthy. Make sure you are looking at labels before buying chicken!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXzdKnawpC1gbZBz-GhRY_sJ3mcJSDX5syixJrMWgFnfGnWhH8Q87qjvszC-Q7r8o_KQu_i1yJynCPfQ1HHCatk7xu5R9KTkIG6eil7zX980nhtT4VPZgpMLWK5psTx6BWpS01MHFLQiU/s359/fullsizeoutput_c85.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="359" data-original-width="292" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXzdKnawpC1gbZBz-GhRY_sJ3mcJSDX5syixJrMWgFnfGnWhH8Q87qjvszC-Q7r8o_KQu_i1yJynCPfQ1HHCatk7xu5R9KTkIG6eil7zX980nhtT4VPZgpMLWK5psTx6BWpS01MHFLQiU/s320/fullsizeoutput_c85.jpeg" /></a></div>You can also check for sodium content on the ingredient list. If the chicken is truly natural, the sodium content won't be higher than 70mg per serving. <a href="https://www.cookinglight.com/eating-smart/nutrition-101/sodium-in-chicken" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-small;">CookingLight</span></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>In addition to reading the labels for fresh chicken, beware of the sodium content in pre-cooked chicken such as Rotisserie and Pre-Grilled chicken.</div><div><br /></div><div>A Rotisserie chicken from Costco has 460 mg of Sodium in a 3 ounce serving (about the size of a deck of cards. <a href="https://www.stack.com/a/healthy-unhealthy-chicken" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Stack</span></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglS7owbiusVlu1CpI675UNSWFwICa-uKp-BcuGvCGsHmNcid0F9illBGxIxkSL8SMpDrV-JPhqQMJljrx5qeq_1rfsflMGh6alMypk1vLC2liTBJcnc1eALVtIGW6EK7yb-rRsD9seO3Q/s980/00023700021885_a1c1_grilledreadychickenbreastfillets_980x768_0.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="980" height="157" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglS7owbiusVlu1CpI675UNSWFwICa-uKp-BcuGvCGsHmNcid0F9illBGxIxkSL8SMpDrV-JPhqQMJljrx5qeq_1rfsflMGh6alMypk1vLC2liTBJcnc1eALVtIGW6EK7yb-rRsD9seO3Q/w200-h157/00023700021885_a1c1_grilledreadychickenbreastfillets_980x768_0.jpg" width="200" /></a></div></div><div>Tyson Grilled and Ready Breast Fillets has 500 mg Sodium in one serving (84 grams). <a href="https://www.tyson.com/products/grilled-chicken-frozen-breast-strips/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Tyson</span></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><p><br /></p><div><br /></div></div></div>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06518326411812193072noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3953508736024178485.post-31230976755072443282020-12-10T07:03:00.002-08:002021-01-02T06:11:15.716-08:006 Amazing Facts About Exercise and Your Brain<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw4PJONy1DyI2BBQtKACttnDaMjiqxbNucnkM4_Uod25mDGVmgjLIzBmabV6bKPWu1pcWb_FXl9_EidA80MXKf826mzZ32x138FYnaD2gNOtpp_e6GSrwA0ctVjgBrhgN-233QOmluFvA/s1280/maxresdefault.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw4PJONy1DyI2BBQtKACttnDaMjiqxbNucnkM4_Uod25mDGVmgjLIzBmabV6bKPWu1pcWb_FXl9_EidA80MXKf826mzZ32x138FYnaD2gNOtpp_e6GSrwA0ctVjgBrhgN-233QOmluFvA/s320/maxresdefault.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><div><br /></div>Most people know that physical activity promotes a healthy body, but did you know that the real benefit of exercise is in the brain? </div><div><br /></div><div> To keep our brains at peak performance our bodies need to work hard.*pp. 4.<br /><br />Research indicates that exercise is also an important mental health remedy. <span style="font-size: x-small;"> <a href="https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-guide/exercise-and-mental-health-treatments" target="_blank">TherapistAid</a> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Times New Roman", stixgeneral, serif; font-size: 15.999099731445313px;">Exercise improves mental health by reducing anxiety, depression, and negative mood and by improving self-esteem. </span><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1470658/" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Times New Roman", stixgeneral, serif; font-size: 15.999099731445313px;" target="_blank">NCBI</a></div><div><br /></div><div><div>The CDC has found that adults in the US have reported "adverse mental health issues associated with COVID-19". <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6932a1.htm?s_cid=mm6932a1_w" target="_blank">CDC</a> </span>If you are feeling unhappy, anxious, or gloomy you should get outside and run! (Or participate in a 30 minute YouTube or ROKU fitness class.) </div></div><div><br /></div><div>It is well known that endorphins produced in the brain during exercise contribute to the sense of well-being.<span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span>However, physical activity helps our brain in many other ways. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.sparkinglife.org/why-exercise-works/depression/" target="_blank">SparklingLife</a> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><b>6 Amazing Facts About the Impact of Exercise on Your Brain <br /></b><br />1. <u>Brain Growth</u> - Your brain responds like muscles do, growing with use, withering with inactivity.* pp. 4. The body was designed to be pushed, and when we push our bodies we also push our brains.*pp. 53. Exercise also promotes brain flexibility by stimulating growth of new connections between cells in many important areas of the brain. <a href="https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-exercise-affects-your-brain/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-small;">ScientificAmerican</span></a></div><div><br /></div><div><div>2. <u>Brain Optimization</u> - The reason we feel so good when we get our blood pumping is that it makes the brain function at its best. As your heart rate increases during exercise, blood flow to the brain increases. As blood flow increases, your brain is exposed to more oxygen and nutrients. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-exercise-affects-your-brain/" target="_blank">ScientificAmerican</a> </span>Exercise increases blood flow into two regions of the brain that are associated with memory. Studies have shown that increased blood flow can even improve memory in older people with memory issues. <a href="https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/05/200520084123.htm" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-small;">ScienceDaily</span></a></div><div><br /><div><div><div>3. <u>Stronger Resiience</u> - Exercise causes our bodies and minds to become stronger and more resilient and better able to handle challenges. <a href="https://paulminors.com/blog/spark-revolutionary-new-science-exercise-brain-john-ratey-book-summary-pdf/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-small;">PaulMinors</span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> </span>Exercise can help build your resilience and help you cope in a healthy way, instead of resorting to negative behaviors. Regular exercise can also help boost your immune system and reduce the impact of stress. <a href="https://www.helpguide.org/articles/healthy-living/the-mental-health-benefits-of-exercise.htm" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-small;">HelpGuide</span></a></div><div><br /></div><div>4. <u>Improve Learning</u> - Physical activity causes biological changes that encourage brain cells to bind to one another. For the brain to learn, these connections must be made. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://paulminors.com/blog/spark-revolutionary-new-science-exercise-brain-john-ratey-book-summary-pdf/" target="_blank">PaulMinors</a> </span>Exercise creates an environment in which the brain is ready, willing, and able to learn. Half an hour of exercise a day gives you the ability to focus and absorb learning. <a href="https://sarahcy.medium.com/the-revolutionary-way-to-save-your-brain-spark-by-john-j-ratey-3f101273ea5e" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-small;">SarahCY</span></a></div><div><div><br /></div></div><div>5. <u> Treatment for Anxiety and Depression</u> - Scientists have found that those who got regular vigorous exercise were 25 percent less likely to develop depression or an anxiety disorder over the next five years. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://adaa.org/living-with-anxiety/managing-anxiety/exercise-stress-and-anxiety" target="_blank">ADAA</a> </span> </div><div><br /></div><div>Anxiety is the result of dysfunction in the brain where situations are misinterpreted which results in irrational dread.*pp. 87. When we increase our heart rate and breathing during exercise, we learn that these physical signs don't necessarily lead to an anxiety attack. <a href="https://paulminors.com/blog/spark-revolutionary-new-science-exercise-brain-john-ratey-book-summary-pdf/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-small;">PaulMinors</span></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Exercise is also a natural treatment for depression. Exercise can work as effectively as antidepressant medication, but without the side-effects. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.webmd.com/depression/news/20191106/exercise-can-help-prevent-depression-even-for-those-at-high-risk" target="_blank">WebMD</a> </span>Exercise promotes changes in the brain, including neural growth, reduced inflammation, and new activity patterns that promote feelings of calm and well-being. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.helpguide.org/articles/healthy-living/the-mental-health-benefits-of-exercise.htm" target="_blank">HelpGuide</a> </span></div><div><br /></div><div> 6. <u>Type of Exercise</u> - Aerobic exercise and complex activity have different beneficial effects on the brain (both complimentary).*pp. 55. If you chose a complex (tennis, yoga) aerobic activity you will gain benefits of both strengthening and expanding networks in the brain.*pp. 55.</div><div><br /></div><div>Some studies suggest that higher intensity effort has a more dramatic effect on symptoms such as irritability, anxiety, depression, and mood instability.*pp. 214. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Exercise to keep your brain healthy! Regular exercise is the best self-care remedy there is. </b><br /><br />*<u>Spark The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain</u>, John J. Ratey, MD, Little, Brown and Company, 2008.
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In 1944 <i>The Journal of the American Medical Association</i> promoted the sun, air and sea as a cure for everything from tuberculosis to a cold. <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2013/08/the-historic-healing-power-of-the-beach/279175/" target="_blank"><font size="1">TheAtlantic</font></a><br /><br /><div>
I don't think doctors today believe that a visit to the the beach will cure medical conditions but recent studies prove that a beach-type environment can improve our brains and mental health. <font size="1"><a href="https://www.inc.com/anne-gherini/how-beach-benefits-your-brain-according-to-science.html" target="_blank">Inc</a> </font>Visiting the beach can also provide feelings of calm and peace. <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/better/health/what-beach-does-your-brain-ncna787231" target="_blank"><font size="1">NBCNews</font></a></div><div>
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<b>1. Exposure to Negative Ions</b> - The action of the pounding surf creates negative air ions. <font face="times">Negative ions are molecules floating in the air or atmosphere that have been charged with electricity. </font> They are odorless, tasteless, and invisible molecules that we inhale. Once they reach our bloodstream, negative ions are believed to produce biochemical reactions that increase levels of the mood chemical serotonin which helps to reduce depression, relieve stress, and boost our daytime energy. <a href="https://www.webmd.com/balance/features/negative-ions-create-positive-vibes#1" target="_blank"><font size="1">WebMD</font></a></div>
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<b>4.</b> <b>Exposure to Sunlight</b> - Spending just ten minutes outside in the sun can actually allow a person to absorb their daily dose of vitamin D directly through their skin. <a href="https://www.thefactsite.com/beach-health-benefits/" target="_blank"><font size="1">TheFactSite</font></a> Vitamin D may help protect you from influenza. <font size="1"><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health-news/getting-more-sun-could-protect-you-from-flu#3" target="_blank">HealthLine</a> </font> Vitamin D is also good for lowering your blood pressure, supporting your immune system and helping with rheumatoid arthritis. <a href="https://www.wideopeneats.com/health-benefits-beach/" target="_blank"><font size="1">WideOpenEats</font></a> </div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Now that it is allergy season I have frequent headaches and a stuffy nose. I also noticed that sometimes I also have achy and stiff joints. This is surprising because it is warmer out and it seems like warmer weather would result in looser joints.<br /><br />Well I found out an astonishing link between seasonal allergies and sore joints! Seasonal allergies cause chronic inflammation <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3573758/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">NCBI</span></a> which can cause joint pain. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.oip.com/all-about-seasonal-allergies-joint-pain/">OIP</a>, <a href="https://www.caageorgia.com/blog/2017/july/can-allergies-cause-body-aches-and-fatigue-/">CAAGeorgia</a></span><br /><br />Inflammation is your body’s process of fighting against things that harm it, such as infections, injuries, and toxins. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/chronic-inflammation">HealthLine</a> </span> Acute inflammation is important to our health because it helps us heal. <a href="https://www.bustle.com/p/9-extremely-subtle-signs-you-have-too-much-inflammation-in-your-body-8980096"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Bustle</span></a><br /><br />Acute inflammation occurs after a cut on the knee, a sprained ankle or a sore throat. It's a short-term response which impacts the place where the problem exits.<span style="font-size: x-small;"> <a href="https://www.livescience.com/52344-inflammation.html">LiveScience</a></span> <br /><br />However, if the inflammatory process goes on for too long or if the inflammatory response occurs in places where it is not needed, it can become a problem. Chronic inflammation is the type of inflammation that does more harm than good. <a href="https://www.bustle.com/p/20-facts-about-inflammation-no-one-ever-told-you-17040269"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Bustle</span></a><br /><br />Given below are five scary facts about chronic inflammation: <br /><br /><b>1. Many symptoms </b><br />Some of the common signs and symptoms of chronic inflammation include: body pain, chronic fatigue and insomnia, depression, anxiety and mood disorders, gastrointestinal complications like constipation, diarrhea, and acid reflux, weight gain or weight loss, and frequent infections. <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK493173/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">NCBI</span></a> Additional symptoms include: fever, mouth sores, rashes, and chest pain. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/chronic-inflammation">HealthLine</a> </span><br /><br /><b>2. Can lead to disease and medical conditions</b><br />Chronic inflammation can continue for months or years. It has been linked to diabetes, alzheimer’s, arthritis, kidney disease, heart disease, inflammatory bowel disease, allergies, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), psoriasis and depression. <a href="https://sunbasket.com/stories/inflammation?&gcid=9329528537&ggid=97253651951&gfid=&gcrid=434893600700&gnwk=g&gdev=c&gpos=&gmkw=&gkmt=b&gtgt=dsa-586508342775&gdevm=&gplc=&gptg=&grnd=2636556465831466789&utm_medium=CPC&utm_source=Google&utm_campaign=&iv_=__iv_p_1_g_97253651951_w_dsa-586508342775_h_9017477_ii__d_c_v__n_g_c_434893600700_l__t__e__r__vi__&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-OOKxtyr6QIVBvzjBx0WsANPEAAYAiAAEgIts_D_BwE"><span style="font-size: x-small;">SunBasket</span></a>, <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/248423.php">MedicalNewsToday</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Chronic inflammation has been linked to heart disease and stroke. When inflammatory cells stay too long in blood vessels, they promote the buildup of plaque. If the plaque becomes unstable and ruptures, it forms a clot that blocks blood flow to the heart or brain, triggering a heart attack or stroke. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.livescience.com/52344-inflammation.html">LiveScience</a>, <a href="https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-messy-facts-about-diet-and-inflammation/">Scientific American</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Chronic gastrointestinal inflammation is one of the most common types of inflammation.</span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://academic.oup.com/femspd/article/24/2/161/756965">Academic</a> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Inflammation can bother your digestive system just as much as it hurts other parts of your body. So if you have subtle stomach problems, then you may be experiencing low-grade inflammation. </span><a href="https://www.bustle.com/p/7-signs-you-have-low-grade-inflammation-why-you-should-pay-attention-to-it-16102033" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Bustle</span></a><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /><u>How to reduce inflammation in your body </u><br />A healthy diet and lifestyle can help keep inflammation under control. <a href="https://www.livescience.com/52344-inflammation.html"><span style="font-size: x-small;">LiveScience</span></a> Eat more plant-based foods, improve sleep habits and exercise regularly. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://sunbasket.com/stories/inflammation?&gcid=9329528537&ggid=97253651951&gfid=&gcrid=434893600700&gnwk=g&gdev=c&gpos=&gmkw=&gkmt=b&gtgt=dsa-586508342775&gdevm=&gplc=&gptg=&grnd=2636556465831466789&utm_medium=CPC&utm_source=Google&utm_campaign=&iv_=__iv_p_1_g_97253651951_w_dsa-586508342775_h_9017477_ii__d_c_v__n_g_c_434893600700_l__t__e__r__vi__&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-OOKxtyr6QIVBvzjBx0WsANPEAAYAiAAEgIts_D_BwE">SunBasket</a>, <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/is-your-body-burning-up-w_b_269717">HuffPost</a></span><br /><br />Avoid food additives such as aspartame. Aspartame which is found in diet beverages is a neurotoxin that the body frequently "attacks" therefore causing inflammation. <a href="https://www.h-wave.com/blog/5-foods-that-cause-inflammation-to-avoid/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">HWave</span></a><br /><br />Add supplements to your diet such fish oil, vitamin C, vitamin D, magnesium, <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.ndhealthfacts.org/wiki/Inflammation">NdHealthFacts</a> </span>tart cherries, <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://health.usnews.com/health-news/blogs/eat-run/2015/03/23/10-foods-that-fight-inflammation">USNews</a> </span>or tumeric <a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/top-10-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-turmeric#section1"><span style="font-size: x-small;">HealthLine</span></a>. <br /><br />Take over the counter medicine according to your doctor's recommendation such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), corticosteroids, or topical pain relievers. <a href="https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-is-inflammation-187934"><span style="font-size: x-small;">VeryWellHealth</span></a><br /><br />Try Cannabidiol (CBD) oil which has been shown to reduce inflammation. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://healthynreal.blogspot.com/2019/02/why-cbd-oil-is-hotter-than-jennifer.html">CBD Oil 2/17/2019</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">My niece recently told me that stress can be reduced by doing nice things for other people. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">I decided to find out if this is true based on scientific data. </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">I was surprised to find more than 5 studies showing that stress can be reduced by acts of kindness. </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">When you focus your attention on the needs of someone else, your stress levels have been proven to go down. </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Stress is a reaction to a change or a challenge. </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">During stress response, your heart rate increases, breathing quickens, muscles tighten, and blood pressure rises. </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: xx-small;"><a href="https://www.webmd.com/balance/stress-management/stress-symptoms-effects_of-stress-on-the-body#1">WebMD</a> </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">In the short term, stress can be helpful. It makes you more alert and gives you energy to get things done. But long-term stress can lead to serious health problems. </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: xx-small;"><a href="https://www.womenshealth.gov/mental-health/good-mental-health/stress-and-your-health" style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">WomensHealth</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Emotional stress that stays around for weeks or months can weaken the immune system and cause high blood pressure, fatigue, depression, anxiety and even heart disease. </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.ulifeline.org/articles/450-good-stress-bad-stress" style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Lifeline</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Gallup’s poll indicates that 65% of the 30-49 year age group experiences stress. Americans aged 15-29 are right behind them with 64%, while 44% of people older than 50 reported feeling stressed out. </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: xx-small;"><a href="https://www.smallbizgenius.net/by-the-numbers/workplace-stress-statistics/#gref">SmallBiz</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Scientific evidence has proven that kindness reduces stress, improves sense of well-being and reduces depression. Kindness increases </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">serotonin and oxytocin (mood</span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> hormones) which relives stress. <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/happy-hormone#stress-reduction"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">HealthLine</span></a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">1.</b> <b>Reduce stress</b><b style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">: </b></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">A 2015 study published in the <i>Clinical Psychological Science </i>journal found that relieving the impact of stress on health can be accomplished by helping others. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">The researchers found that those who performed more daily acts of kindness were less likely to feel stressed. </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Ansell, E. "Helping Others Dampens the Effects of Everyday Stress". </span><i style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">Clinical Psychological Science</i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">, 2015. </span><a href="https://www.verywellmind.com/stress-helping-others-can-increase-happiness-3144890" style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">VeryWellMind</span></a><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span><br />
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<b style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">2. Improve sense of well-being:</b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Stephen Post of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine found that when we give of ourselves, everything from life satisfaction to self-realization and physical health is significantly improved. Mortality is delayed, depression is reduced and well-being and good fortune are increased. </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: xx-small;"><a href="https://yourmission.org/acts-of-kindness-and-your-health/"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">YourMission</span></a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>3. Improve physical and mental health:</b> Compassion and kindness reduce stress, boost our immune systems, and help reduce negative emotions such as anger, anxiety, and depression. Fredrickson, B. L., Cohn, M. A., Coffey, K. A., Pek, J., & Finkel, S. M. (2008). "Open hearts build lives: Positive emotions, induced through loving-kindness meditation, build consequential personal resources", J<i>ournal of Personality and Social Psychology</i>, 2008. <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/emotional-nourishment/201711/why-random-acts-kindness-matter-your-well-being">PsychologyToday</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>4. Increase serotonin:</b> Acts of kindness stimulates the production of serotonin. This feel-good chemical heals your wounds, calms you down, and makes you happy. <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-the-face-adversity/201211/practicing-acts-kindness">Talya Steinberg, Psy.D for Psychology Today</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>5. Increase oxytocin:</b> When you are kind to someone, your levels of the hormone, oxytocin, increase in the brain and make you feel happy and loved. Oxytocin helps to reduce blood pressure, lower stress levels, and improve digestion. <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="https://www.sfadvancedhealth.com/blog/health-benefits-kindness">Sfadvancedhealth</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">You don't need to do grand gestures in order to make a difference and help your health. Small acts of kindness done over time can reap large rewards for your well-being. <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="https://www.verywellmind.com/stress-helping-others-can-increase-happiness-3144890">VeryWellMind</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: blue;">Mother Teresa said, “We cannot do great things on this earth, only small things with great love.”</span> </span><a href="https://www.goalcast.com/2017/04/10/top-20-most-inspiring-mother-teresa-quotes/"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">GoalCast</span></a></span><br />
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Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06518326411812193072noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3953508736024178485.post-29277769138679276822020-04-02T05:01:00.001-07:002020-04-02T05:01:22.072-07:006 Amazing Facts About Salt and Your Health<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Salt is made up of two elements, sodium and chloride. </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> It is used<span style="background-color: white; color: #3c4043;"> used for flavoring and for preserving food.</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/salt-good-or-bad#section1">HealthLine</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Salt has been used by humans since 6,000 BC! </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> There is evidence that people living in Romania boiled spring water to extract salts and that salt was harvested at Lake Yunchen in China. Salt was also used by the ancient Hebrews, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Hittites, Egyptians, and Indians.</span> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salt"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Wikipedia</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Table salt is 40% sodium by weight, so a 1 teaspoon serving (6 grams) has about 2,400 mg of sodium. </span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salt">Wikipedia</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">According to the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP), you need around 1,500 milligrams of sodium per day to replace whatever you lose in urine and sweat.</span> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="https://www.verywellfit.com/what-happens-if-i-dont-consume-enough-sodium-2507757">VeryWellFit</a></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">1.</span></b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> <b>Eating salt may calm us</b>: There is a scientific reason why people eat food to help them relieve stress. Salty snacks actually help your body reduce stress levels. </span></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Research from the University of Cincinnati showed that elevated levels of sodium inhibited stress hormones that would otherwise be activated in stressful situations.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14px;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><a href="https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/04/110405175012.htm" style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">ScienceDaily</a> </span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">A publication from the University of Haifa confirmed the relationship between salt and stress in humans. It was found that the body self-regulates to prevent stress and depression by making us crave salt. </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: medium;"> </span><a href="https://oklahoman.com/article/feed/687315/did-you-know-salt-reduces-stress" style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: xx-small;">Oklahoman</span></a></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>3. <span style="font-weight: normal;">Natural Salt does not offer any real health advantages</span>:</b> Salt contains only trace amounts of minerals. As a result, choosing one type of salt over another is unlikely to significantly affect your health. <a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/different-types-of-salt#what-is-salt" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Healthline </span></a> Sea and Himalayan salts are considered natural because they are not highly refined like table salt. Sea salt is made by evaporating seawater</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> and retains trace levels of minerals like magnesium, potassium, calcium and other nutrients. </span><a href="https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-smart/sodium/sea-salt-vs-table-salt" style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Heart</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">.</span> </span></div>
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Regular stretching keeps muscles long, lean and flexible which is important to maintain a range of motion in the joints. <a href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/the-importance-of-stretching"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">HarvardEdu</span></a> Improved flexibility and mobility can enhance everyday performance.<br />
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Stretching also helps to lubricate your joints, allowing your body to move more freely and with less pain while restoring muscle balance and promoting circulation. <a href="https://www.vitacost.com/blog/sports-and-fitness/fitness-advice/assisted-stretching-benefits.html"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Vitacost</span></a><br />
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Tension due to mental and emotional triggers can also be reduced by stretching.<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #313131; font-family: Open Sans, sans-serif;"> <a href="https://www.massagemag.com/guide-to-assisted-stretching-techniques-117713/"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">MassageMag</span></a></span></span><br />
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Assisted or Partner stretching is a technique where one person helps another person stretch. It has been used for athletic training for many years and is growing in popularity with the general public. At stretch centers like <a href="https://stretchlab.com/">StretchLab</a> and <a href="https://www.stretchzone.com/">StretchZone</a> trained professionals manipulate your muscles and joints. <a href="https://www.massagemag.com/guide-to-assisted-stretching-techniques-117713/"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">MassageMag</span></a><br />
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Assisted stretching can help you stretch at angles that are different from the ones you are able to perform on your own. It can also increase range of motion. Assisted stretching is an effective way to stretch if you have a hard time relaxing while stretching. <a href="https://www.vitacost.com/blog/sports-and-fitness/fitness-advice/assisted-stretching-benefits.html"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Vitacost</span></a> Muscles are most easily stretched when they are relaxed.* A partner can also provide motivation and help you vary your workout.<br /><div>
<span style="color: #493934; font-family: foro-regularregular;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><br /></span></span>For Valentines Day you should try stretching with your partner. It is good for you and a fun way to spend time with your Valentine. Give it a try!<br />
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Lentils are tasty, easy to cook, high in nutrition, budget friendly and a healthy replacement for meat.<br />
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The lentil is a legume from a bushy plant with lens-shaped seeds. Most lentils are grown in Canada, India, and Turkey. In 2016, global production was 6.3 million tonnes. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lentil"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Wikipedia</span></a><br />
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People have been eating lentils for a long time. Lentil artifacts have been found on archeological digs on the banks of the Euphrates River dating back to 8,000 BC. Lentils are mentioned several times in the Bible. <a href="http://justfunfacts.com/interesting-facts-about-lentils/"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">JustFunFacts</span></a><br />
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There are five types of lentils. Brown and green lentils are the least expensive and tend to fall apart when cooked. Red lentils are a bright orange color most commonly found in Indian curry dishes like daal. French lentils (also called Puy lentils) have a nuttier flavor and stay firm when cooked. Black lentils (Beluga lentils) are the most flavorful. They’re very small and dark and hold their shape when cooked. <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="https://www.acouplecooks.com/best-lentil-recipes/">ACoupleCooks</a> </span><a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/lentils/faq-20058072"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">MayoClinic</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>5 Reasons to Add Lentils to Your Diet</b> </span><br />
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1. Lentils Taste Great<br />
Lentils have a mild earthy, nutty, and peppery flavor. They are extremely versatile to use in cooking. They can be added to soups, stews and salads. They can also be the main ingredient in many dishes such as <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/666040232379289490/"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Sloppy Joes</span></a>, <a href="https://minimalistbaker.com/1-pot-red-lentil-chili/"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Vegetarian Chili</span><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></a>, and <a href="https://www.taste.com.au/recipes/lentil-cauliflower-dahl/841c0dd7-4621-451f-88ec-898650ba5373"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Lentil and Cauliflower Dahl</span></a>. I have made these three dishes and they taste great! I plan to try the <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/lentil-cookies-recipe-1947012">Lentil Cookies</a> </span>and <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="https://cookieandkate.com/greek-lentil-salad-recipe/">Greek Lentil Salad</a> </span>recipes in the next couple of weeks.<br />
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Dried lentils do not required pre-soaking in water. They just need to be rinsed and boiled for 20-25 minutes. They cook in half the time of dried beans. I usually boil them in vegetable broth.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 16px;">Lentils are high in fiber and complex carbohydrates, while low in fat and calories. </span>The soluble fiber in lentils helps lower cholesterol and may help prevent heart disease and diabetes. </div>
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Lentils are also an excellent source of protein, iron, calcium, magnesium and folate. <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99054419">NPR</a> </span></div>
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The magnesium in lentils can help if you have trouble sleeping, are stressed or overworked. <a href="https://www.wellandgood.com/good-food/are-lentils-good-for-you/"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">WellandGood</span></a></div>
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4. Budget Friendly<br />
Lentils are <b>not </b>an exotic or expensive health food. The price of lentils is comparable (if not cheaper) to rice, beans and pasta. However, lentils have a significant amount of protein. Lentils cost approximately $0.30/ 1 cup serving which is significantly less expensive than chicken or beef. <br />
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5. Lentils are a Whole Food Plant Protein<br />
One cup of lentils provides 36% of your Daily Value of protein (based on a 2,000 calorie diet). Because they are so high in protein, lentils are often a meat substitute in vegetarian diets. Pair them with a whole grain, such as brown rice, and you have a complete vegetarian protein source, meaning all the essential amino acids are present. <a href="https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99054419"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">NPR</span></a><br />
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Lentils are also an important plant protein in a Whole Foods Plant-Based diet because they are not processed. <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/plant-based-diet-guide#environmental-impact">HealthLine</a> </span><span style="font-size: xx-small;">When eating a Whole Foods Plant-Based diet</span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span><span style="font-size: xx-small;">be aware that many plant based proteins are highly processed. </span></div>
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For example plant based Morning Star Farms Grillers Crumbles have over twenty ingredients! <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(Ingredients include: Textured Vegetable Protein (Soy Protein Concentrate, Wheat Gluten, Water for Hydration), Water, Corn Oil, Contains Two Percent or Less of Chicory Root Fiber (Inulin), Yeast Extract, Natural Flavors, Black Malt Powder, Salt, Soy Sauce (Water, Soybeans, Salt, Wheat), Dried Cane Syrup, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Onion Juice Concentrate, Spices, Tomato Powder, Citric Acid, Niacinamide, Iron (Ferrous Sulfate), Skim Milk, Egg Whites, Thiamin Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Vitamin B12).</span></div>
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Try lentils today! They taste good, are easy to cook, nutritious, inexpensive and a good source of plant based protein.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If you're planning to set a New Year's resolution to exercise more you are not alone! </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> Data from YouGov Omnibus indicates that Exercise was the most popular resolution for 2019. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://today.yougov.com/topics/lifestyle/articles-reports/2018/12/13/new-years-resolutions-2019-exercise-healthy-eating">YouGov</a> </span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">About 1 out of 8 gym memberships are initiated during the January New Year's rush. </span><a href="https://bluewatercredit.com/30-facts-gym-fitness-industry-will-surprise/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">BlueWater</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If you are committed to more exercise in 2020 be careful that you do not exercise too much, too soon. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><u>Overreaching</u> is short-term training without sufficient recuperation, that exceeds an individuals capacity.*</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><u>Overtraining</u> is more serious and results from untreated overreaching that produces long-term impairments in performance and other conditions that might require medical intervention.*</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">5 Signs of <b>Aerobic</b> Overreaching and Overtraining</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">decreased performance</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">general malaise</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">loss of interest or enthusiasm for training</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">disturbed psychological state (increase depression, anxiety, fatigue or decrease vigor or a combination of these changes)</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">plateau followed by decrease in strength gains</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">sleep disturbances</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">decreased appetite</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">a cold that won't go away</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Make sure the intensity and duration of your first workouts are similar to your current fitness level. For example, if you are able to run one mile, try to run two miles on the first day of training (not 5 miles). Run two miles the first week and 3 miles the next week. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> Or, only attend one fitness class the first week, and two classes the second week. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As you ramp up your training make sure you allow enough time for recovery.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> For example, exercise every other day and focus on stretching and walking on the days in between.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Persistence and patience are the most important qualities in sticking to an exercise program.</span><br />
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Some people think I am a health food freak. I eat dehydrated flax bagels and nutritional yeast cheese sauce. I am not a health food freak, I am just trying to find healthy foods that I like.<br />
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I love Tostitos, saltines and graham crackers but they are not healthy. Tostitos have a lot of sodium, graham crackers have a lot of sugar and all three have significant carbohydrates. These snacks are processed and have many ingredients (soybean oil, citric acid, calcium phosphate, etc.), and they don't have any nutritional value. <br />
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Many people are addicted to processed food (not just me). The five <i>most purchased grocery items</i> in the US are:<br />
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Snacks aside, I thought the oatmeal I was eating for breakfast was healthy. But recently I found out that oatmeal has Glysophate in it. Glysophate is a chemical in pesticides that has been found to cause cancer. <span style="font-size: x-small;">(<a href="https://www.ewg.org/childrenshealth/glyphosateincereal/">Environmental Working Group</a>) </span><br />
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It is challenging to eat healthy. In addition to sodium, sugar, preservatives, and Glysophate, MSG is added to many foods for flavor. There are studies that show MSG can cause health issues. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://healthynreal.blogspot.com/2018/07/msg-investigation.html">7<span style="font-size: xx-small;">/13/18 MSG Investigation</span></a> </span> And, there are also concerns with GMO's. <span style="font-size: x-small;">(<a href="https://healthynreal.blogspot.com/2018/09/stomach-issues-and-gmos.html">9/20/19 Stomach Issues and GMO's</a>) </span><br />
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The amount of ingredients added to our food is growing! In 1970, an average American person consumed 123 pounds of sugar per year. Today, each person consumes almost 152 pounds of sugar in one year. This is equal to 3 pounds (or 6 cups) of sugar consumed in one week! <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/nhp/documents/sugar.pdf"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">DHHS</span></a> </span> Global salt consumption is forecasted to grow 1.9% annually through 2020 to 335 million metric tons. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.foodexecutive.com/en/marketing/2096-global-salt-consumption-raises.html">FoodExecutive</a> </span>Since the 1950s, the number of food additives allowed in U.S. food has grown from about 800 to more than 10,000. <a href="https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2016/02/24/chemical-cocktail-food.aspx?fbclid=IwAR1O7JLr2nCWrjpST2bc4MmVIxR7hLCZaA8pP7DN3veCvGrcQng6eW3LG9k"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Marcela</span></a></div>
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My solution to eating healthy is to eat whole foods (not processed) and a wide variety of foods. <br />
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1. <u>Eat whole foods</u><br />
Whole, Real or Natural foods are foods that are in their natural state with little or no processing, and no artificial ingredients. <a href="https://www.downtoearth.org/articles/health-tips/11786/whole-foods-vs-processed-foods" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;">DowntoEarth</a> Whole foods actually grow in a garden (potato) instead of being processed like a pop tart. <span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><br />
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Be careful of labels. Any food label that says flavored, prepared, marinated, pre-cooked, or formed probably has some processing or ingredients the have been added.<br />
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Cook your own food: can vegetables when they are in season, make homemade soup, bake cookies and bread, use dried beans instead of canned beans.<br />
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To save time use a crock pot or instant pot to make dinner ahead of time, freeze leftovers for future meals, and cook on weekends.<br />
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Eliminate or reduce soda and bottled drinks from your diet by drinking water.<br />
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<b>Beware:</b> Sit-down restaurants are not necessarily healthy. For example: TGI Fridays Tomato Basil soup has 1930 mg sodium and 20 g carbohydrates. <a href="https://www.tgifridays.com/content/dam/www/pdf/nutrition.pdf"><span style="font-size: x-small;">TGIF Nutrition</span></a> As a comparison Campbell's Tomato Basil Soup has 790 mg sodium and 23 grams carbohydrates. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.campbells.com/campbell-soup/homestyle/harvest-tomato-with-basil-soup/">Campbell's Tomato Soup</a> </span><span style="font-size: xx-small;">TGI Friday's soup is probably canned!</span></div>
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2. <u>Eat a wide of variety of foods</u><br />
Studies show that people who eat a wide variety of food are healthier, live longer and have a reduced risk of developing lifestyle illnesses such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes. </div>
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Instead of choosing one cereal product to eat, it is better to choose a selection of cereal products and alternate, say between wheat, oat, rye, rice, or barley. <a href="http://www.nutritionaustralia.org/sites/default/files/Food%20Variety_Printable%20PDF_0.pdf"><span style="font-size: x-small;">NutritionAustralia</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: , "blinkmacsystemfont" , "segoe ui" , "roboto" , "lato" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
Eat seasonal foods, such as asparagus in the spring, tomatoes and zucchini in the summer, squash and apples in the fall, and oranges in the winter.<br />
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Try new things that you don't necessarily eat very often such as chickpeas, lentils, dates and popcorn. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://healthynreal.blogspot.com/2018/10/10-reasons-to-eat-plain-air-popped.html">10/12/18 10 Reasons to Eat Popcorn</a></span></div>
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Add spices and herbs to your meals. They can transform a meal without adding salt or fat. <a href="http://www.nutritionaustralia.org/sites/default/files/Food%20Variety_Printable%20PDF_0.pdf"><span style="font-size: x-small;">NutritionAustralia</span></a> Many spices and herbs are good for you such as garlic. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://health.clevelandclinic.org/6-surprising-ways-garlic-boosts-your-health/">ClevelandClinic</a></span><br />
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If you eat a lot of processed foods find alternatives that don't contain soy. Half of all genetically modified crops planted were genetically modified soybeans. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_genetically_modified_crops">Wikipedia</a> </span> Foods that may contain soy include: baked goods (breads, cookies, and crackers), canned broth and soup, canned tuna and meat, cereals, high-protein energy bars and snacks, processed meats, like deli meats, vegetable oil and worcestershire sauce. <a href="https://www.webmd.com/allergies/soy-allergy"><span style="font-size: x-small;">WebMD</span></a> <br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Our feet are important! They allow us to walk tin the woods, dance at a wedding and shop in the mall. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The average person takes 8,000 to 10,000 steps a day, which adds up to about 115,000 miles over a lifetime. That’s enough to go around the circumference of the earth four times. <a href="https://www.foot.com/foot-facts/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">FootFacts</span></a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Moving is essential for overall health. Being active has been shown to have many health benefits, both physically and mentally. It may even help you live longer. <a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-benefits-of-exercise"><span style="font-size: x-small;">HealthLine</span></a></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Wash feet often</b> - There are 250,000 sweat glands in a pair of feet. Sweat glands in the feet excrete as much as a half-pint of moisture a day which can harbor order-causing bacteria. <a href="https://www.foot.com/foot-facts/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">FootFacts</span></a> </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><u>Reflexology</u> - is the application of pressure to areas on the feet. Reflexology is relaxing and may help alleviate stress. The theory behind reflexology is that areas of the foot correspond to organs and systems of the body. Pressure applied to the foot is believed to bring relaxation and healing to the corresponding area of the body. <a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/consumer-health/expert-answers/what-is-reflexology/faq-20058139"><span style="font-size: x-small;">MayoClinic</span></a> </span><br />
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<u>Therapeutic Message Soles</u> - are insoles which are placed in in your shoes to stimulate pressure pressure points on your feet while you walk. I use Magna Power Insoles and they message my feet while I walk!</span><br />
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Blueberries and Acai berries are both low in calories and incredibly good for you. <br />
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I love blueberries and eat them with yogurt and oatmeal almost everyday for breakfast.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">I recently had an </span><a href="https://www.yummymummykitchen.com/2012/07/acai-breakfast-bowls-recipe.html">Acai Breakfast Bowl</a><span style="background-color: white;"> while visiting family. Acai bowls look like ice cream, almost taste like ice cream, and make you feel good about your breakfast choice. An Acai bowl is basically a really thick smoothie that's been topped with oatmeal, fruit or peanut butter, and then you wolf it down with a spoon. </span><br />
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The Acai (ah-sigh-EE) berry is a grapelike fruit harvested from Acai palm trees, which are mostly grown in Brazil’s Amazon rain forest. Acai is thought to be the most powerful superfood in the Amazon. Health benefits include increased energy, a boosted immune system, improved metabolic function, and better hair and skin. <a href="https://draxe.com/acai-berry/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">DrAxe</span></a><br />
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Not only are Acai berries really good for you they are also delicious. The flavor can be described as a mix between raspberry and blackberry, with a hint of dark chocolate.<br />
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Fresh Acai berries are not readily available in the US, but flash-frozen berries are available and can be found in the frozen food section of your grocery store (Target, Whole Foods and Costco).<br />
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I decided to investigate the nutritional value of Acai berries compared to blueberries. The table below gives a summary. <span style="background-color: transparent;"> Blueberries have more sugar and carbohydrates, while Acai berries have more fat.</span></div>
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Both Acai berries and blueberries are rich in antioxidants. Especially, anthocyanins, which give Acai berries their deep purple color and blueberries their blue color. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/benefits-of-acai-berries#section2">HealthLine</a>, <a href="https://www.webmd.com/diet/features/superfoods-everyone-needs#1">WebMd</a></span><br />
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Anthocyanins reduce inflammation and promote brain health. Anthocyanins have also been shown to enhance and improve memory, balance cholesterol levels, and support circulation. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/305576.php">MedicineNewsToday</a>, <a href="https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/benefits-of-acai/">GlobalHealingCenter</a></span></div>
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Acai berries and blueberries both have fatty acids which can prevent high blood pressure and high cholesterol. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://healthfully.com/299153-omega-3-in-berries.html">Healthfully</a>, <a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/305576.php">MedicalNewsToday</a></span></div>
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Both Acai berries and blueberries are incredibly good for you. If you love fruit like I do, you don't have to choose one or the other, eat both!<br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A good night's sleep is incredibly important for our health. In fact, it’s just as important as eating healthy and exercising. Getting enough quality sleep can help protect mental health, physical health, quality of life, and safety. <a href="https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/sleep-deprivation-and-deficiency"><span style="font-size: x-small;">NHBLI</span></a><br /><br />But what does a good night's sleep mean?<br /><br />It probably means something different to each person depending on your own definition and circumstances. I was surprised to find there are specific descriptions of a good night's sleep from the Sleep Foundation, Health Line and Thrive. They are summarized below. </span><br />
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<li>You wake up feeling refreshed, alert and energized. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-reasons-you-are-tired#section3">HealthLine</a></span></li>
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<li>Your mood is generally good, and you feel no need for a nap. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://medium.com/thrive-global/telltale-signs-of-a-good-nights-sleep-2d69bafff881">Thrive</a></span></li>
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</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You are probably aware of the most common ways to improve the quality of your sleep: go to bed at the same time every night, relax before sleeping, and get plenty of activity during the day. <a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-reasons-you-are-tired#section3"><span style="font-size: x-small;">HealthLine</span></a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">However, there are some sneaky foods and drinks that can prevent a good night's sleep. For example alcohol won’t help you sleep. Even small amounts make it harder to stay asleep. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/good-nights-sleep">NIA</a> </span>Also, for some people sugar and caffeine can increase heart rate and prevent relaxing sleep. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.everydayhealth.com/columns/jared-bunch-rhythm-of-life/caffeine-your-heart-and-exercise/">EveryDayHealth</a>, <a href="https://www.livestrong.com/article/100525-eating-sugar-raises-heart-rate/">LiveStrong</a></span> Some medications, including those for high blood pressure and asthma, can keep you up all night. <a href="https://www.sleepfoundation.org/articles/how-medications-may-affect-sleep"><span style="font-size: x-small;">SleepFoundation</span></a> If your multivitamin pill has vitamin B12 in it, take it in the morning or early afternoon rather than before bed. The nutrient offers a quick energy boost, which can keep you up. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.shape.com/lifestyle/mind-and-body/cant-sleep-6-weird-reasons-youre-still-awake">Shape</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">If you are lying in bed at night and can't fall asleep try focusing on relaxing your body. Imagine your toes are completely relaxed, then your feet, and then your ankles. Work your way up the rest of your body, section by section. By the time you get to your head you should be be completely relaxed. </span><br />
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I found the perfect solution to easily add protein, vitamins and minerals to my diet by sprinkling Nutritional Yeast onto my food. Nutritional Yeast is also a great seasoning. It adds a savory, cheesy and nutty flavor. <br />
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Two tablespoons of nutritional yeast provides nine grams of <b>protein!</b> You would have to consume one ounce of beef, one large egg, or a cup of whole milk to get that same amount elsewhere. <a href="https://www.doctoroz.com/gallery/5-health-benefits-nutritional-yeast?gallery=true&page=3"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Dr.Oz</span></a> <br />
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Nutritional yeast is also a source of <b>B vitamins</b>, including thiamine, riboflavin, folate, B-6 and niacin. Just a half tablespoon of some brands will provide a day's worth of B vitamins, while other brands offer between 30 - 100% of B vitamins. <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="https://www.livestrong.com/article/263528-what-are-the-benefits-of-nutritional-yeast-flakes/" style="font-size: small;">LiveStrong</a> </span><a href="https://runningonrealfood.com/what-is-nutritional-yeast/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Runningonrealfood</span></a><br />
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It also contains <b>minerals</b> such as zinc, selenium, manganese and molybdenum. Minerals are important for metabolism, growth and immunity. <a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/nutritional-yeast#section2"><span style="font-size: x-small;">HealthLine</span></a> <br />
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Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and usually gluten-free. It is also low in fat and sodium and contains no sugar or soy. Nutritional yeast has 4 grams of fiber per serving. <a href="https://runningonrealfood.com/what-is-nutritional-yeast/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Runningonrealfood</span></a><br />
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Nutritional yeast is deactivated yeast from a species of yeast known as <i>Saccharomyces cerevisiae</i>. <br />
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It is produced by growing the cultures on blackstrap molasses, whey or sugar beets for several days. When the yeast is ready, it is deactivated with heat and then harvested, washed, dried and packaged. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nutritional_yeast"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Wikipedia</span></a><br />
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Nutritional Yeast is similar to the yeast used in baking but the heating and drying process makes it inactive. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323245.php">MedicalNewsToday</a></span><br />
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It is sold in the form of flakes or as a yellow powder and can be found in the bulk aisle of most natural food stores. Some larger grocery stores also carry it. It can also be purchased on-line.<br />
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Potato chips and and other salty snacks have always gotten a bad rap for their high salt content. However, potato chips are not the bad actors anymore. There are many other foods that have significantly more sodium than potato chips. <br />
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Surprisingly, some foods that don’t taste salty can still be high in sodium, which is why using taste alone is not an accurate way to judge a food’s sodium content. For example, while some foods that are high in sodium like pickles and soy sauce taste salty, there are also many foods (like cereals and breads) that contain sodium but don’t taste salty. <a href="https://www.fda.gov/food/resourcesforyou/consumers/ucm315393.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">FDA</span></a><br />
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One cup of Kellogg's Raisin Bran cereal has 350 milligrams (mg) sodium. One Lender's Plain Whole Grain Bagel has 490 mg sodium. And one slice of Duncan Hines Moist Deluxe Devils Food Cake has 380 mg sodium. <br />
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The average American eats 3,400 mg sodium a day. The American Heart Association recommends no more than 2,300 mg a day and moving toward an ideal limit of no more than 1,500 mg per day for most adults. <a href="https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-smart/sodium/how-much-sodium-should-i-eat-per-day"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Heart</span></a><br />
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2,300 mg of sodium is equivalent to 1 teaspoon of salt. <a href="https://www.cardiosmart.org/News-and-Events/2016/07/Too-Much-and-Too-Little-Salt-is-Associated-with-Increased-Heart-Risks"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Cardiosmart</span></a><br />
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The human body cannot live without some sodium. Sodium is essential for nerve and muscle function and is involved in the regulation of fluids in the body. Sodium also plays a role in the body's control of blood pressure and volume. <a href="https://manoa.hawaii.edu/exploringourfluidearth/chemical/chemistry-and-seawater/salty-sea/weird-science-salt-essential-life"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Manoa</span></a><br />
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While some sodium is good, too much sodium is bad for you. According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, diets higher in sodium are associated with an increased risk of developing high blood pressure. <a href="https://www.fda.gov/food/resourcesforyou/consumers/ucm315393.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">FDA</span></a><br />
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Sodium attracts water which can increase the volume of blood which increases your blood pressure. High blood pressure (also known as hypertension) is a condition in which blood pressure remains elevated over time. Hypertension makes the heart work too hard, and the high force of the blood flow can harm arteries and organs (such as the heart, kidneys, brain, and eyes). Uncontrolled high blood pressure can raise the risk of heart attacks, heart failure, stroke, kidney disease, and blindness. In addition, blood pressure generally rises as you get older, so limiting your sodium intake becomes even more important each year. <a href="https://www.fda.gov/food/resourcesforyou/consumers/ucm315393.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">FDA</span></a><br />
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Many processed foods have a lot more sodium than potato chips. For example frozen meals, canned soup, pasta sauce, and seasoned rice have significant amounts of sodium. Cottage cheese and condiments such as soy sauce also have a lot of sodium.<br />
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Pizza has a lot of sodium. For example one slice of Veggie Lover's Pizza from Pizza Hut has 760 mg sodium. <br />
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Campbell's Slow Kettle Roasted Chicken Noodle Soup has 1,420 mg sodium in one serving! This amount is almost equal to the target daily amount.<br />
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Lays Potato Chips have 340 mg of sodium in 30 chips (2 servings). See the table below for sodium comparisons to other popular foods. <br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "helvetica neue light"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">590</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "helvetica neue light"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">340</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Breathing is something we all know how to do. It is a necessity of life that occurs without much thought.<br /> <br />Most of us are not using our whole respiratory system to breathe. In fact, many of us use just 33% of our total capacity. <a href="https://www.consciouslifestylemag.com/benefits-of-breathing-deeply/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">ConsciousLifeStyle</span></a> Chest breathing or shallow breathing is when minimal breath is drawn into the lungs using the intercostal muscles. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shallow_breathing"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Wikipedia</span></a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Proper breathing goes by many names. It is called deep breathing, diaphragmatic breathing, abdominal breathing, or belly breathing. When you breathe deeply, the air coming in through your nose fully fills your lungs, and you will notice that your lower belly rises. <a href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/take-a-deep-breath"><span style="font-size: x-small;">HealthHarvard</span></a><br />We are all born with the ability for deep breathing. Newborn babies naturally breathe this way. When a newborn baby sleeps, he/she uses the whole body for breathing. The back, tummy and chest move together with no blockages.<br /> <a href="https://www.consciouslifestylemag.com/benefits-of-breathing-deeply/"><br /></a>We are conditioned from an early age to control our feelings and emotions, and as a result our muscles tighten and our breathing patterns become restricted. <a href="https://www.consciouslifestylemag.com/benefits-of-breathing-deeply/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">ConsciousLifeStyle</span></a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This can be fixed with practice. Focus on deep breathing once or twice a day. Every time you breathe in, your belly should fill up like a balloon, And every time you breathe out, that balloon should deflate.<span style="font-size: x-small;"> <a href="https://www.runnersworld.com/training/a20790698/how-to-breathe-when-running/">RunnersWorld</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Deep breathing is one of the best ways to lower stress in the body. This is because when you breathe deeply, it sends a message to your brain to calm down and relax. The brain then sends this message to your body. Increased heart rate, fast breathing, and high blood pressure, all decrease as you breathe deeply to relax. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.uofmhealth.org/health-library/uz2255">UofMHealth</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Deep breathing also helps to control anxiety. When people are anxious they tend to take rapid, shallow breaths that come directly from the chest. <a href="https://www.verywellmind.com/abdominal-breathing-2584115"><span style="font-size: x-small;">VeryWellMind</span></a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In addition to stress relief and anxiety control there are five more surprising benefits of deep breathing. Deep breathing can provide mental clarity, better sleep, more energy, improved aerobic performance, and digestive health.<br /><b><br /></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>1. Mental Clarity</b><br />The brain requires a lot of oxygen to function, and increased intake of oxygen helps us to achieve clarity and feel grounded and productive. <a href="https://www.consciouslifestylemag.com/benefits-of-breathing-deeply/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">ConsciousLifeStyle</span></a><br /><br />When our mental chatter is distracting us, or when we are fixated on events that have happened either in the past or are yet to come, taking a deep breath helps us re-center and brings us back to the present moment. <a href="https://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-5018/5-Reasons-Why-We-Should-Practice-Deep-Breathing.html"><span style="font-size: x-small;">MindBodyGreen</span></a><br /><br /><b> 2. Sleep Better</b><br />Deep breathing promotes better sleep by alleviating stress and triggering relaxation response. When stress is lowered, sleep is improved. An adult needs at least six to seven hours of sleep every night for optimum health and productivity.<span style="font-size: x-small;"> <a href="https://skiin.com/deep-breathing-benefits/">Skiin</a></span><br /><br /><b> 3. Feel Energized</b><br />When we take deep breaths, more air is drawn into our lungs. Since the lungs help generate maximum blood flow, proper air supply to the lungs is critical. Improved oxygenation of the blood also results in an enhanced metabolism and greater energy. With the proper oxygen supply, all your organs are revitalized, filling you with more energy and vigor each day. <a href="https://skiin.com/deep-breathing-benefits/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Skiin</span></a><br /><br /><b> 4. Improved Aerobic Performance</b><br />Better breathing equals more oxygen for your muscles, and that equals more endurance. The key to preventing lung and leg </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">fatigue is breathing more fully. When you take deeper breaths, you use more air sacs in your lungs, which allows you to take in more oxygen to feed your muscles. </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.runnersworld.com/training/a20790698/how-to-breathe-when-running/">RunnersWorld</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><b> 5. Improved Digestion</b><br />Deep breathing increases blood flow in the digestive tract, which encourages intestinal action and improves overall digestion, alleviating irritable bowel syndrome and constipation. In addition, deeper breathing results in a calmer nervous system which in turn enhances optimum digestion. <a href="https://www.consciouslifestylemag.com/benefits-of-breathing-deeply/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">ConsciousLifeStyleMagazine</span></a><br /><br /></span></div>
Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06518326411812193072noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3953508736024178485.post-21629050485419795562019-03-20T11:31:00.003-07:002019-03-20T11:31:59.154-07:00Healthy Tips for Cell Phone Use<div>
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Cell phones are attached to our person and go with us everywhere. Many of us even bring them to bed each night. <br />
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85 percent of American adults own cell phones and many are using them for much more than just calling people. Cell phone users now treat their phone as a body appendage. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/337688#ixzz5iLEkfGJP">DigitalJournal</a></span><br />
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Cell phones emit low levels of radiofrequency energy (RF). Over the past 15 years, scientists have conducted hundreds of studies looking at the biological effects of the radiofrequency energy emitted by cell phones. The majority of studies published have failed to show an association between exposure to radiofrequency from a cell phone and health problems. <a href="https://www.fda.gov/radiation-emittingproducts/radiationemittingproductsandprocedures/homebusinessandentertainment/cellphones/ucm116282.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">FDA</span></a><br />
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Research so far shows that it is unlikely mobile phones could increase the risk of brain tumours or other types of cancer. But we still need to know more about any potential long-term effects. <a href="https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/causes-of-cancer/cancer-controversies/mobile-phones-wifi-and-power-lines"><span style="font-size: x-small;">CancerResearch</span></a><br />
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Long term effects aside, we need to make sure that our cell phones are not causing us health issues today. Given below are five tips for healthy cell phone use.<br />
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One of the worst places to use your phone is in the bathroom. When toilets flush, they spread germs everywhere, which is how phones end up with fecal bacteria like E. coli. <br />
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Scientists at the University of Arizona have found that cell phones carry10 times more bacteria than most toilet seats. <a href="http://time.com/4908654/cell-phone-bacteria/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Time</span></a><br />
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Each square inch of your cell phone contains roughly 25,000 germs, making it one of the filthiest things you come in contact with on a daily basis. That's something to think about the next time you press your face to your phone. <a href="https://info.debgroup.com/blog/bid/290652/your-mobile-phone-is-dirtier-than-you-think"><span style="font-size: x-small;">DebGroup</span></a><br />
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Viruses that cause influenza can survive in the air as droplets for hours and live on hard surfaces like phones and keyboards for up to 24 hours. <a href="https://www.safespaceco.com/how-long-can-germs-live-on-surfaces/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">SafeSpaceCo</span></a><br />
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One of the easiest ways to clean your phone is to wipe it down with a microfiber cloth which will remove many of the germs. <a href="http://time.com/4908654/cell-phone-bacteria/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Time</span></a> <br />
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For a deeper clean, use a mixture of 60% water and 40% rubbing alcohol. Mix the ingredients together, and then dip a cloth in the solution before wiping it gently across your phone. Stay away from liquid or spray cleaners, which can damage your phone. <a href="http://time.com/4908654/cell-phone-bacteria/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Time</span></a><br />
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Don't spend the whole call with your phone held to one ear. Swap your ear at least every 10 minutes.<br />
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Bending the elbow in one position for long periods of time stretches the ulnar nerve that runs from the elbow to the ring and little finger which can cause weakness in the hands that makes it difficult to type, write or open jars. <a href="https://coach.nine.com.au/2015/10/21/12/37/five-ways-to-recover-from-mobile-phone-elbow"><span style="font-size: x-small;">CoachNine</span></a> Cell Phone Elbow commonly occurs after prolonged cell phone use and manifests as "pins and needles" tingling, aching, burning or numbness in the ulnar forearm and hand. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/152526.php">MedicalNewsToday</a></span></div>
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Small text and bright screens can strain mobile phone users’ eyes. Prevent digital eyestrain by taking breaks from looking at your cell phone screen. Take a 20 second break every 20 minutes and look at something 20 feet away. <br />
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Other ways to protect your eyes is to reduce the glare by cleaning the screen, dimming the surrounding light and keeping adequate distance between eyes and screen. <br />
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As digital use increases, so do potential vision problems, including eye strain. Symptoms of digital eye strain include eye redness or irritation, dry eyes, blurred vision, back pain, neck pain, and headaches. <span style="font-size: x-small;"> <a href="https://www.southuniversity.edu/whoweare/newsroom/blog/health-risks-of-using-mobile-phones-137310">SouthUniversity</a></span></div>
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Researchers have found that over the last 10 years texting and walking has caused more than 11,100 injuries. <a href="https://www.rd.com/culture/texting-and-walking-injuries/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">ReadersDigest</span></a> In 2008, more than 1,000 people were injured seriously enough to seek medical attention at the emergency room as a result of texting and walking. <a href="https://www.safety.com/distracted-walking-a-major-pedestrian-safety-concern/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Safety</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We all know that exercise and healthy eating is good for your body. However, did you know that what we eat affects how we feel? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Researchers like Fernando Gomez-Pinilla, PhD (professor of neurosurgery and physiological science at the UCLA School of Medicine) have found convincing evidence that certain foods and nutrients may actually help pull us out of the doldrums. <a href="http://www.clevelandclinicwellness.com/mind/moodboosters/Pages/MoodBoostingFoodsEattoStayUpbeat.aspx?utm_source=EmailMarketing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=DailyTip&CS_003=3699740"><span style="font-size: x-small;">ClevelandClinicWellness</span></a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Examples of a good mood include positive feelings such as: Amused, Blissful, Calm, Cheerful, Content, Dreamy, Ecstatic, Energetic, Excited, Flirty, Giddy, Good, Happy, Joyful, Loving, Mellow, Optimistic, Peaceful, and Silly. <a href="https://examples.yourdictionary.com/mood-examples.html"><span style="font-size: x-small;">YourDictionary</span></a></span><br />
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<li><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Serotonin</b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> - Serotonin is a chemical messenger that is believed to act as a mood stabilizer. Studies show that serotonin levels can have an effect on mood and behavior, and the chemical is commonly linked to feeling good and living longer. Eggs, cheese, tofu, pineapple, nuts and seeds, turkey and salmon can help increase your serotonin levels. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/healthy-sleep/foods-that-could-boost-your-serotonin">HealthLine</a></span></li>
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Jicama (pronounced HEE-kuh-muh) is a round root vegetable native to Mexico, and Central and South America. It can be purchased at supermarkets (Kroger, Meijers, Walmart, etc.) in the produce section. <br />
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Jicama has been part of the Mexican diet for centuries. It is regularly sold from food carts at Mexican markets, beaches, and bus stops. A favorite Mexican recipe is chilled jicama slices sprinkled with chili powder, salt and lime juice. <span style="font-size: x-small;"> <a href="https://kathleeniscookinginmexico.wordpress.com/tag/how-to-cut-and-eat-jicama/">CookingInMexico</a>, <a href="http://www.mexconnect.com/articles/2156-jicama-a-sign-of-changing-culinary-seasons-in-mexico">MexConnect</a></span><br />
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Jicama is also popular in China, the Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, and parts of Southeast Asia. <a href="https://www.stylecraze.com/articles/jicama-benefits/#gref"><span style="font-size: x-small;">StyleCraze</span></a><br />
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It has a crunchy texture similar to a pear or a raw potato. It has a sweet and nutty flavor that tastes like a cross between a pear and a water chestnut.<br />
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1. <b>Wonderful Taste</b> - it is light and refreshing with a good crunch and a sweetness. You will be surprised it tastes so good. It is an addictive, satisfying snack.<br />
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2. <b>Very</b> <b>Low in Calories</b> - one cup of jicama contains only 49 calories. This is very low compared to other snacks: 1 cup of grapes, 62 calories, 10 Saltine crackers, 120 calories, 1 cup of 1% milk fat cottage cheese, 163 calories and 32 Nabisco Wheat Thin Crackers, 280 calories. </div>
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3.<b> Extremely</b><b>Versatile</b> - it can be eaten raw or cooked. Jicama can be chopped, cubed, sliced into fine sticks, <a href="https://draft.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=3953508736024178485#editor/target=post;postID=2570889333126437659;onPublishedMenu=template;onClosedMenu=template;postNum=2;src=postname">spiralized</a> or shredded. It can be used in fruit or savory salads, stir-fries, soups, or with dips and salsas. It can be steamed or microwaved and served with butter and honey, or added raw to chicken salad or potato salad. It is ideal for vegetable or fruit trays because it does not discolor, even after a few hours on the buffet table<br />
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4. <b>Easy Way To Add Fiber To Your Diet</b> - jicama is naturally high in fiber with 6.4 grams per 1 cup serving. Currently, adults in the United States consume only half of the recommended daily amount. <a href="https://www.ucsfhealth.org/education/increasing_fiber_intake/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">UCSFHealth</span></a> Consuming one serving of jicama will provide 25 - 30% of the recommended intake of fiber per day for women, and 17 - 20% of the recommended intake per day for men. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.livestrong.com/article/472353-side-effects-of-jicama/">LiveStrong</a> </span><br />
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5. <b>Brightens Skin</b> - regular consumption of jicama is believed to improve skin health, improve skin tone, help heal wounds easily, and make skin healthy and fresh. <a href="http://skintreatmentz.blogspot.com/2015/05/10-amazing-health-benefits-of-jicama.html"><span style="font-size: x-small;">SkinTreatmentz</span></a></div>
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6. <b>Increases "Good" Bacteria in the Gut</b> - jicama is high in inulin, which is a prebiotic fiber. A diet high in prebiotics increases the population of “good” bacteria in your gut and decreases the number of unhealthy bacteria. Studies have shown that the types of bacteria in your gut may affect your weight, immune system and even mood.<span style="font-size: x-small;"> <a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/jicama-nutrition-benefits#section3">HealthLine</a></span></div>
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7. <b>Helps Control Weight</b> - research has shown that eating jicama can decrease blood sugar levels, improve insulin sensitivity and help you feel full longer. <a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/jicama-nutrition-benefits#section3"><span style="font-size: x-small;">HealthLine</span></a></div>
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8. <b>Excellent Source of Vitamin C</b> - one serving of jicama (one cup) provides 43% of the recommended daily amount. Vitamin C is important for the growth and repair of tissues in all parts of your body. </div>
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9. <b>Improves Circulation</b> - jicama contains iron and copper, both of which are necessary for healthy red blood cells. <a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/jicama-nutrition-benefits#section3"><span style="font-size: x-small;">HealthLine</span></a> Copper helps your body absorb iron from the food that you eat and releases iron when it is needed in your essential organs. Circulation is improved by maintaining the iron levels in your blood. <a href="https://www.pangeabed.com/blog/the-benefits-of-copper-in-your-mattress#"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Pangeabed</span></a></div>
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As mentioned above Jicama can be prepared many different ways. The <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXNo2M4oL10&feature=youtu.be">Tangled Thai Salad</a> is delicious. Jicama is prepared using a <a href="https://draft.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=3953508736024178485#editor/target=post;postID=2570889333126437659;onPublishedMenu=template;onClosedMenu=template;postNum=2;src=postname">spiralizer</a>, but it also could be diced. Given below are some other ideas to try: </div>
<br />Slices sprinkled with cinnamon and brown sugar<br /><br />Slices sprinkled with chili powder, salt and lime juice<br /><br /><a href="http://www.blue-kitchen.com/2009/06/03/lively-refreshing-mexican-fruit-salad-brings-la-street-food-to-the-dinner-table/">Fruit Salad</a> with mango, pineapple, jicama, watermelon and cucumbers, seasoned with lime juice and chili powder.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2015/04/chicken-cashew-ding-stir-fry-recipe.html">Chicken Sitr Fry</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.thekitchn.com/jicama-most-exciting-vegetable-youre-not-eating-the-vegetable-butcher-220006">Jicama Chips</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/corn-and-jicama-salsa">Salsa</a><br /><br />Even though Jicama does not look appetizing it is surprisingly delicious. It can be eaten alone or added to many recipes. And the best part of all it is low in calories and nutritious. You should try it!<br /><br /><br /><br /></div>
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CBD oil is Everywhere!<br />
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Mandy Moore is using it to make her feet more comfortable when she wears high heels, it is included in a breakfast dish at a New York City restaurant, the FDA has approved its use in an Epilepsy drug, and Amazon offers 7 pages of CBD oil. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.wellandgood.com/good-looks/mandy-moore-uses-cbd-oil-for-heels/">WellAndGood</a> <a href="https://guestofaguest.com/new-york/food/cbd-toast-is-nycs-chillest-brunch-must-have">GuestofGuest</a> <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2018/06/26/fda-approves-first-cbd-oil-derived-marijuana-treat-epilepsy/733567002/">USAToday</a></span><br />
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CBD Oil is hot: the market is growing, the number of states where it is legal is increasing, and it has many health benefits.<br />
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<li>It is predicted the CBD market will hit $22 Billion by 2022. <a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/new-study-cbd-market-22-billion-2022-722852/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">RollingStone</span></a> </li>
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<li>Research has shown that CBD oil can provide pain relief, anti-inflammatory properties, treatment for acne, slow progression of Alzheimer's disease, reduce anxiety and depression, and lower high blood pressure. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/317221.php">MedicalNewsToday</a> <a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/cbd-oil-benefits#section2">HealthLine</a></span></li>
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<b>What is CBD Oil?</b><br />
CBD oil is Cannabidiol oil which is extracted from the flowers and buds of the marijuana or hemp plant. It does not produce the marijuana "high" which is caused by the chemical Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Don't get CBD confused with THC, the two are different. <a href="https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/news/20180507/cbd-oil-all-the-rage-but-is-it-safe-effective#1"><span style="font-size: x-small;">WebMd</span></a><br />
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<b>Our Body Already Produces Cannabinoids</b><br />
Our cells produce and use cannabinoids to respond to stress, illness, and injury. Cannabinoids are part of the Endocannabinoid System in our body. It helps balance all major body systems ensuring that all systems work together.<br />
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Research has shown that small doses of cannabinoids from hemp plants help support the Endocannabinoid System. <br />
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Also, consumption of Omega 3 from oily fish or flax and hemp seeds can help support the Endocannabinoid System. <a href="https://medium.com/randy-s-club/7-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-the-endocannabinoid-system-35e264c802bc">Medium</a><br />
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