This is a reprint an Oct 14, 2008 article by the American Associate of Health Freedom (AAHF).
When Time magazine asked to Dr. Water Willett, of the Department of Nutrition at Harvard, to name the most significant scientific news of the 20th century, he said simply, “We changed the fats in our diet.”
According to the September 2008 PUFA newsletter, the link between the type and amount of fats consumed and long-term cardiac health is now dubbed “the Japanese Paradox.” Why do Japanese men smoke, have high cholesterol, diabetes, and high blood pressure, yet have half the mortality from heart disease as Caucasian American men? And why do Japanese men who migrate to the U.S. develop atherosclerosis (commonly known as hardening of the arteries) as readily or more so than American white males?
Recent research indicates a long-term diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids tends to counteract the development of atherosclerosis. Other studies indicate the Japanese have less carotid artery plaque and a lower incidence of nonfatal heart attacks simply because of their consumption of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids.
Dr. Willett’s point is that our fast and overly processed American diet changed the traditional ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids. This shift not only created more inflammation but more allergies than ever before. And current research indicates that when the ratio is skewed above a certain level, depression and suicidal behavior rise dramatically.
Giants in the field of orthomolecular psychiatry like Abram Hoffer, M.D., and Richard Kunin, M.D., have successfully treated schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, attention deficit hyperactive disorder, and other brain biochemistry diagnoses by focusing on lifestyle choices that include diet and supplements. Though they have solid scientific backing, these physicians often suffered the attacks of peers and boards of medicine; at the same time, the media were beginning to report that vested interests were affecting many specialties in medicine, but psychiatry in particular.
Other new research showed that women who ate fish more than three times a week had fewer non-fatal heart events; additionally, they had fewer tiny hemorrhages in the brain. People without these brain lesions are less likely to have a stroke or impaired cognitive/thinking ability. Another study showed that EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) supplements reduced the likelihood of having a second stroke in those who have already had one. The incidence of stroke has increased dramatically in recent years, and is now the leading cause of disability in the U.S. Omega-3 fatty acids now appear to be integral to the healthy performance of nearly all the body’s major systems.
Dr. Phil Landrigan of Mt. Sinai School of Medicine says that one in seven American children have a learning or behavior disorder. So it is sobering indeed that there has been so little focus on omega-3 fatty acids in the food pyramid, in school lunch menus, and in other federal guidelines. Research shows that children whose mothers eat more than 12 ounces of fish per week outperform those whose mothers avoid eating fish.
Practitioners like Carol Locke, M.D., and Andrew Stoll, M.D., author of The Omega-3 Connection, found that U.S. women have the lowest levels of DHA among all industrialized countries. Their work with bipolar disorder and omega-3 supplements was groundbreaking, though far too few physicians use key supplements like the omega-3 fatty acids in their treatments.
The science is clear: a public health campaign to “change the fats in our diet” would have far-reaching health benefits for every American.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Saturday, October 04, 2008
Grapes: Powerful Antioxidants that Reduce the Risk of Atherosclerosis
Fresh, delicious, juicy grapes!
Did you know that eating fresh grapes may prevent the accumulation of harmful oxidized cholesterol as well as the development of
atherosclerotic lesions. Yes. According to the study, as reported
in the Journal of Nutrition (vol. 135, pp. 722-728, 2005.), naturally occurring antioxidants in fresh grapes known as polyphenols are believed to be responsible for this beneficial impact.
In order to ensure the scientific validity of grape health studies, a representative sample of fresh California grapes was collected, freeze-dried and ground into an edible grape powder. The grape powder used in this study contains all of the biologically active compounds found in fresh grapes.
“We found a remarkable reduction in the development of atherosclerosis following consumption of grape powder,” said principal investigator Bianca Fuhrman, Senior Scientist at the Lipid Research Laboratory headed by Dr. Michael Aviram at the Rambam Medical Center in Israel . “Grapes contain an abundance of powerful antioxidants that appear to inhibit an array of critical
factors that can cause atherosclerosis.”
Atherosclerosis, also known as hardening of the arteries, is the result of cholesterol build-up on the arterial wall, which leads to blockage of the vessels that supply blood to the heart or the brain, resulting in a heart attack or stroke, respectively. Blood cholesterol is carried throughout the body by two lipoproteins.
Low density lipoprotein (LDL), also known as the “bad” cholesterol, deposits cholesterol in arterial walls when it is present in excess. High density lipoprotein (HDL), or the “good” cholesterol, removes the excess cholesterol from the arteries to the liver and out of the body.
When cholesterol is damaged by oxidation, such as oxidized LDL cholesterol, it is more easily deposited in the arterial walls, leading to a blockage of the vessels. Diseases caused by atherosclerosis are the leading cause of illness and death in the U.S.
Eating 5 to 10 servings of fresh fruits and vegetables per day will help. And while you’re at it, be sure to lead your children towards a life of health, happiness, vitality, and longevity by adding delicious grapes to their diet.
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Did you know that eating fresh grapes may prevent the accumulation of harmful oxidized cholesterol as well as the development of
atherosclerotic lesions. Yes. According to the study, as reported
in the Journal of Nutrition (vol. 135, pp. 722-728, 2005.), naturally occurring antioxidants in fresh grapes known as polyphenols are believed to be responsible for this beneficial impact.
In order to ensure the scientific validity of grape health studies, a representative sample of fresh California grapes was collected, freeze-dried and ground into an edible grape powder. The grape powder used in this study contains all of the biologically active compounds found in fresh grapes.
“We found a remarkable reduction in the development of atherosclerosis following consumption of grape powder,” said principal investigator Bianca Fuhrman, Senior Scientist at the Lipid Research Laboratory headed by Dr. Michael Aviram at the Rambam Medical Center in Israel . “Grapes contain an abundance of powerful antioxidants that appear to inhibit an array of critical
factors that can cause atherosclerosis.”
Atherosclerosis, also known as hardening of the arteries, is the result of cholesterol build-up on the arterial wall, which leads to blockage of the vessels that supply blood to the heart or the brain, resulting in a heart attack or stroke, respectively. Blood cholesterol is carried throughout the body by two lipoproteins.
Low density lipoprotein (LDL), also known as the “bad” cholesterol, deposits cholesterol in arterial walls when it is present in excess. High density lipoprotein (HDL), or the “good” cholesterol, removes the excess cholesterol from the arteries to the liver and out of the body.
When cholesterol is damaged by oxidation, such as oxidized LDL cholesterol, it is more easily deposited in the arterial walls, leading to a blockage of the vessels. Diseases caused by atherosclerosis are the leading cause of illness and death in the U.S.
Eating 5 to 10 servings of fresh fruits and vegetables per day will help. And while you’re at it, be sure to lead your children towards a life of health, happiness, vitality, and longevity by adding delicious grapes to their diet.
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Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Peanuts: Rich in Antioxidants, Protect Cells from damage linked to Heart Disease and Cancer
Contrary to their name, peanuts are not really nuts. They are a
member of the legume family along with peas, lentils, chickpeas
and other beans. Peanuts start growing as a ground flower - but
because the peanut flower is very heavy - it bends towards the
ground and eventually pushes it’s way underground where the
peanut matures.
A University of Florida team says peanuts are rich in
antioxidants which protect cells from damage linked to heart
disease and cancer. Peanuts also contain high levels of protein
and "good" monounsaturated fat.
The US researchers tested the antioxidant content of a dozen
different varieties of peanuts. Antioxidants are the naturally
occurring substances in plants that protect the body from free
radicals - 'volatile' chemicals in the blood.
Although free radicals do play an important role in the
immune system, they also alter cholesterol in a process known
as oxidation, which is thought to speed up the hardening of
the arteries.
Red and orange fruits and vegetables are already known to be
particularly high in antioxidants. But the researchers found
peanuts were also high in the beneficial chemicals. They found
peanuts contain high levels of polyphenols, a family of chemicals
commonly found in foods, which have strong antioxidant
properties.
Steve Talcott of the University of Florida, who led the research,
said: "When it comes to antioxidant content, peanuts are right up
there with strawberries. We expected a fairly high antioxidant
content in peanuts, but we were a bit shocked to find that
they're as rich in antioxidants as many kinds of fruit."
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member of the legume family along with peas, lentils, chickpeas
and other beans. Peanuts start growing as a ground flower - but
because the peanut flower is very heavy - it bends towards the
ground and eventually pushes it’s way underground where the
peanut matures.
A University of Florida team says peanuts are rich in
antioxidants which protect cells from damage linked to heart
disease and cancer. Peanuts also contain high levels of protein
and "good" monounsaturated fat.
The US researchers tested the antioxidant content of a dozen
different varieties of peanuts. Antioxidants are the naturally
occurring substances in plants that protect the body from free
radicals - 'volatile' chemicals in the blood.
Although free radicals do play an important role in the
immune system, they also alter cholesterol in a process known
as oxidation, which is thought to speed up the hardening of
the arteries.
Red and orange fruits and vegetables are already known to be
particularly high in antioxidants. But the researchers found
peanuts were also high in the beneficial chemicals. They found
peanuts contain high levels of polyphenols, a family of chemicals
commonly found in foods, which have strong antioxidant
properties.
Steve Talcott of the University of Florida, who led the research,
said: "When it comes to antioxidant content, peanuts are right up
there with strawberries. We expected a fairly high antioxidant
content in peanuts, but we were a bit shocked to find that
they're as rich in antioxidants as many kinds of fruit."
If you’re a peanut fan we encourage you to consider Buckey Ball
Matrix. This delicious energy food is handcrafted from peanuts,
honey, white and black sesame seeds, dried whole raspberries, and
olive oil. It’s a taste that’s sure to please and always a hit
with the kids.
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Saturday, August 02, 2008
Quinoa benefits people with high cholesterol and more!
Quinoa, though not technically a cereal grain like wheat or oats,
has been cultivated and eaten as a cereal for thousands of years
by South Americans. Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is the tiny seed
of the Chenopodium Quinoa, a leafy plant that is a distant
relative of spinach and beets.
Quinoa was called the "mother grain" by the Incas (chisiya mama).
Now, as people in the rest of the world learn more about Quinoa,
they're discovering that its ancient nickname was well deserved -
Quinoa is indeed a nutritional powerhouse.
Quinoa's protein content, about 16 percent, is higher than that
of any other grain. Wheat also has a high protein content, about
14 percent, but the protein in wheat and most other grains is
lacking in the amino acid lysine, which Quinoa has in abundance.
In fact, the amino acid composition in Quinoa is almost perfect.
The World Health Organization has judged the protein in Quinoa
to be as complete as that in milk. In addition, Quinoa contains
more iron than most grains, and is a good source of calcium,
phosphorus, folate, and many B vitamins.
Eating a serving of whole grains, such as Quinoa, at least 6 times each week is an especially good idea for postmenopausal women with high cholesterol, high blood pressure or other signs of cardiovascular disease.
A 3-year prospective study of 229 postmenopausal women with
cardiovascular disease, published in the July 2005 issue of the
American Heart Journal, shows that those eating at least 6
servings of whole grains each week experienced slowed progression
of atherosclerosis, the build-up of plaque that narrows the
vessels through which blood flows and lss progression in
stenosis, the narrowing of the diameter of arterial passageways.
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has been cultivated and eaten as a cereal for thousands of years
by South Americans. Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is the tiny seed
of the Chenopodium Quinoa, a leafy plant that is a distant
relative of spinach and beets.
Quinoa was called the "mother grain" by the Incas (chisiya mama).
Now, as people in the rest of the world learn more about Quinoa,
they're discovering that its ancient nickname was well deserved -
Quinoa is indeed a nutritional powerhouse.
Quinoa's protein content, about 16 percent, is higher than that
of any other grain. Wheat also has a high protein content, about
14 percent, but the protein in wheat and most other grains is
lacking in the amino acid lysine, which Quinoa has in abundance.
In fact, the amino acid composition in Quinoa is almost perfect.
The World Health Organization has judged the protein in Quinoa
to be as complete as that in milk. In addition, Quinoa contains
more iron than most grains, and is a good source of calcium,
phosphorus, folate, and many B vitamins.
Eating a serving of whole grains, such as Quinoa, at least 6 times each week is an especially good idea for postmenopausal women with high cholesterol, high blood pressure or other signs of cardiovascular disease.
A 3-year prospective study of 229 postmenopausal women with
cardiovascular disease, published in the July 2005 issue of the
American Heart Journal, shows that those eating at least 6
servings of whole grains each week experienced slowed progression
of atherosclerosis, the build-up of plaque that narrows the
vessels through which blood flows and lss progression in
stenosis, the narrowing of the diameter of arterial passageways.
Quinoa can be found in your favorite Wholefood Farmacy foods
such as Phi Plus, as well as all seven of our Wholefood Farinas:
AmpliPhi, BeautiPhi, ClariPhi, DetoxiPhi, ElectriPhi, FructiPhi
& GloriPhi.
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Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Which Vegetables Repair DNA and help Fight Cancer
For many decades, science has been focused on understanding the
mechanisms of disease so that drugs could be developed. But the
closer they look at disease, the more they discover the
powerful and protective nature of whole foods.
In a new study published in the "British Journal of
Cancer" and by the journal "Nature" the researchers show that in
laboratory tests, a compound called indole-3-carinol (I3C), found
in broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage, and a chemical called
genistein, found in soy beans, can increase the levels of two
specific proteins that repair damaged DNA.
This study is one of the first to provide a molecular explanation
as to how eating vegetables could cut the risk of developing
cancer, an association that some population studies have found,
says the study's senior author, Eliot M. Rosen, MD, PhD,
professor of oncology, cell biology, and radiation medicine at
Georgetown 's Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center . "It is now
clear that the function of crucial cancer genes can be influenced
by compounds in the things we eat," Rosen says.
"Our findings suggest a clear molecular process that would
explain the connection between diet and cancer prevention."
In this study, Rosen exposed breast and prostate cancer cells
to increasing doses of I3C and genistein, and found that
these chemicals boosted production of the repair proteins
BRCA1 and BRCA2.
Since decreased amounts of the BRCA proteins are seen in cancer
cells, higher levels might prevent cancer from developing, Rosen
speculates, adding that the ability of I3C and genistein to
increase production of BRCA proteins could explain their
protective effects.
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mechanisms of disease so that drugs could be developed. But the
closer they look at disease, the more they discover the
powerful and protective nature of whole foods.
In a new study published in the "British Journal of
Cancer" and by the journal "Nature" the researchers show that in
laboratory tests, a compound called indole-3-carinol (I3C), found
in broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage, and a chemical called
genistein, found in soy beans, can increase the levels of two
specific proteins that repair damaged DNA.
This study is one of the first to provide a molecular explanation
as to how eating vegetables could cut the risk of developing
cancer, an association that some population studies have found,
says the study's senior author, Eliot M. Rosen, MD, PhD,
professor of oncology, cell biology, and radiation medicine at
Georgetown 's Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center . "It is now
clear that the function of crucial cancer genes can be influenced
by compounds in the things we eat," Rosen says.
"Our findings suggest a clear molecular process that would
explain the connection between diet and cancer prevention."
In this study, Rosen exposed breast and prostate cancer cells
to increasing doses of I3C and genistein, and found that
these chemicals boosted production of the repair proteins
BRCA1 and BRCA2.
Since decreased amounts of the BRCA proteins are seen in cancer
cells, higher levels might prevent cancer from developing, Rosen
speculates, adding that the ability of I3C and genistein to
increase production of BRCA proteins could explain their
protective effects.
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Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Tips for Controlling Hunger & Preventing Overeating
The New York Times reported today that most people are not enjoying the food that they eat. Their reasoning is what they call "Mindless Munching". The article provides tips on ways to put an end to mindless munching, a habit many of us had at various times throughout our lives.
To read more click the link below.
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Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Antioxidant Levels Higher for those with SPICE in their Life!
Antioxidants are those nutrients in whole foods that keep
diseases like heart disease, diabetes and cancer away. When you
think about antioxidants, fruits and vegetables usually come to
mind. But those aren't the only foods where these health boosting
nutrients are hiding.
New research shows that herbs and spices also pack a powerful
punch when it comes to antioxidants. A USDA study looked at
nearly 40 common herbs and spices to test their antioxidant
activity. Oregano emerged as the leader of the pack.
Researchers found that oregano has 3 to 20 times more antioxidant
activity than the other herbs studied. In fact, it has more than
many fruits and vegetables. Oregano has 42 times more antioxidant
activity than apples, 30 times more than potatoes, 12 times more
than oranges and 4 times more than blueberries. But that's not
the only herb or spice that can improve your health. Dill, thyme,
sage, rosemary, ginger and even peppermint have high antioxidant
levels too.
The main ingredient in curry is Turmeric, from which a spice
called Curcumin is derived. Sally Frautschy, Ph.D., is a
researcher from UCLA who has done extensive testing on Curcumin.
She says that “we accidentally found out that it blocks every
single step in Alzheimer's pathogenesis and it kills nearly every
cancer cell in the lab.” In India, curry is part of the staple
diet; they also have the lowest rates of Alzheimer's disease in
the world.
Marcia Herrin, R.D., a nutritionist at the Dartmouth Medical
School says "practically every herb and spice that's been studied
has some health benefit," herbs and spices are loaded with
antioxidants, but we may not be getting those benefits as much as
we could. Herrin says Americans don't use many herbs and spices
compared to the rest of the world.
Researchers also say that many of these herbs are only absorbed
by the body when they're eaten with fat, so recipes that include
healthy fats, like those found in Heart of Gold, a delicious
plant oil blend available only from Hook Up With Health, Wholefood Farmacy.
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diseases like heart disease, diabetes and cancer away. When you
think about antioxidants, fruits and vegetables usually come to
mind. But those aren't the only foods where these health boosting
nutrients are hiding.
New research shows that herbs and spices also pack a powerful
punch when it comes to antioxidants. A USDA study looked at
nearly 40 common herbs and spices to test their antioxidant
activity. Oregano emerged as the leader of the pack.
Researchers found that oregano has 3 to 20 times more antioxidant
activity than the other herbs studied. In fact, it has more than
many fruits and vegetables. Oregano has 42 times more antioxidant
activity than apples, 30 times more than potatoes, 12 times more
than oranges and 4 times more than blueberries. But that's not
the only herb or spice that can improve your health. Dill, thyme,
sage, rosemary, ginger and even peppermint have high antioxidant
levels too.
The main ingredient in curry is Turmeric, from which a spice
called Curcumin is derived. Sally Frautschy, Ph.D., is a
researcher from UCLA who has done extensive testing on Curcumin.
She says that “we accidentally found out that it blocks every
single step in Alzheimer's pathogenesis and it kills nearly every
cancer cell in the lab.” In India, curry is part of the staple
diet; they also have the lowest rates of Alzheimer's disease in
the world.
Marcia Herrin, R.D., a nutritionist at the Dartmouth Medical
School says "practically every herb and spice that's been studied
has some health benefit," herbs and spices are loaded with
antioxidants, but we may not be getting those benefits as much as
we could. Herrin says Americans don't use many herbs and spices
compared to the rest of the world.
Researchers also say that many of these herbs are only absorbed
by the body when they're eaten with fat, so recipes that include
healthy fats, like those found in Heart of Gold, a delicious
plant oil blend available only from Hook Up With Health, Wholefood Farmacy.
Hook up with Health by SPICING up your life today!
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Salmonella Outbreak - Malt-O-Meal Recall
In case you haven't heard the news, here is something you need to know...
On April 5, Malt-O-Meal announced that it was voluntarily recalling its unsweetened Puffed Rice and unsweetened Puffed Wheat Cereals produced with “Best If Used By” codes between April 8, 2008 (coded as “APR0808”) and March 18, 2009 (coded as “MAR1809”) because they may have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
The recalled product was distributed nationally, marketed under the Malt-O-Meal brand and as some private label brands including Acme, America’s Choice, Food Club, Giant, Hannaford, Jewel, Laura Lynn, Pathmark, Shaw’s, ShopRite, Tops and Weis Quality. A comprehensive listing of impacted products can be found at www.malt-o-meal.com/recallinfo.
If you have this product in your house, with the dates mentioned, throw it out - immediately!!!
Speaking from first hand experience, salmonella is very serious. When my youngest was 2 1/2 there was an outbreak of salmonella at her daycare center. She caught it too and then proceeded to have the runs for 5 weeks straight. It was a very alarming and difficult situation. Keeping my daughter propertly hydrated was a big concern throughout.
The CDC was also in contact with us over this outbreak and indicated that my daughter would need two sequential tests free from salmonella before being allowed back in the daycare. We were constantly at the doctor's office getting her tested.
The source of my daughter's samonella was not fully identified though it was rumored that this case was not food based. Instead it was linked to what apparently is a common incident at daycares around the world - the innocent spread of fecal matter by a very young child.
Be aware - Salmonella can come back. Whether you've had salmonella or not take extra precautions with the food you eat and prepare. Be sure to wash your hands thoroughly after handling eggs or egg products. Avoid eating any thing with raw eggs in it - including raw batter (a typical source of interest for children).
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On April 5, Malt-O-Meal announced that it was voluntarily recalling its unsweetened Puffed Rice and unsweetened Puffed Wheat Cereals produced with “Best If Used By” codes between April 8, 2008 (coded as “APR0808”) and March 18, 2009 (coded as “MAR1809”) because they may have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
The recalled product was distributed nationally, marketed under the Malt-O-Meal brand and as some private label brands including Acme, America’s Choice, Food Club, Giant, Hannaford, Jewel, Laura Lynn, Pathmark, Shaw’s, ShopRite, Tops and Weis Quality. A comprehensive listing of impacted products can be found at www.malt-o-meal.com/recallinfo.
If you have this product in your house, with the dates mentioned, throw it out - immediately!!!
Speaking from first hand experience, salmonella is very serious. When my youngest was 2 1/2 there was an outbreak of salmonella at her daycare center. She caught it too and then proceeded to have the runs for 5 weeks straight. It was a very alarming and difficult situation. Keeping my daughter propertly hydrated was a big concern throughout.
The CDC was also in contact with us over this outbreak and indicated that my daughter would need two sequential tests free from salmonella before being allowed back in the daycare. We were constantly at the doctor's office getting her tested.
The source of my daughter's samonella was not fully identified though it was rumored that this case was not food based. Instead it was linked to what apparently is a common incident at daycares around the world - the innocent spread of fecal matter by a very young child.
Be aware - Salmonella can come back. Whether you've had salmonella or not take extra precautions with the food you eat and prepare. Be sure to wash your hands thoroughly after handling eggs or egg products. Avoid eating any thing with raw eggs in it - including raw batter (a typical source of interest for children).
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Sunday, March 30, 2008
The Many Health Benefits of Brown Rice!
Milling is the process that turns brown rice into white rice by removing the outer layer known as the bran layer - this alters the nutritional value of the rice.
The complete milling process that creates white rice from brown rice destroys 67% of the vitamin B3, 80% of the vitamin B1, 90% of the vitamin B6, half of the manganese, half of the phosphorus, 60% of the iron, and all of the dietary fiber and essential fatty acids. In short, brown rice is a fiber-rich whole grain whereas white rice is simply a refined and nutritionally depleted processed food.
In March of 2006, research reported in the journal Agricultural Research, Nancy Keim and a team at the USDA ARS Western Human Nutrition Center studied 10 women age 20-45 who ate a whole grain diet for three days, then ate the same foods but with refined grains in place of whole grains. Blood samples at the end of each 3-day period showed that the refined grains diet caused a significant increase in triglycerides and a worrisome protein called "apolipoprotein CIII" (apoCIII), both of which have been associated with increased risk of heart disease.
At the University of Utah, in a study of over 2000 people, a team led by Dr. Martha Slattery found that high intakes of whole grains, such as brown rice, reduced the risk of rectal cancer 31%. They also found that a high-fiber diet, 34 grams or more of fiber per day, reduced rectal cancer by an impressive 66%. The findings were published in the February 2004 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
In a Study presented at American Heart Association Conference, March 2006, overweight children, age 9-15, spent two weeks on an all-you-can-eat diet of whole grains, fruits, vegetables and lean protein, while exercising 2.5 hours each day. University of California researchers led by Dr. James Barnard reported that in just two weeks the children's cholesterol levels dropped an average of 21%, while insulin levels fell 30%.Hook Up with healthier eating by replacing processed and refined grains with healthy, natural whole grains such as brown rice.
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The complete milling process that creates white rice from brown rice destroys 67% of the vitamin B3, 80% of the vitamin B1, 90% of the vitamin B6, half of the manganese, half of the phosphorus, 60% of the iron, and all of the dietary fiber and essential fatty acids. In short, brown rice is a fiber-rich whole grain whereas white rice is simply a refined and nutritionally depleted processed food.
In March of 2006, research reported in the journal Agricultural Research, Nancy Keim and a team at the USDA ARS Western Human Nutrition Center studied 10 women age 20-45 who ate a whole grain diet for three days, then ate the same foods but with refined grains in place of whole grains. Blood samples at the end of each 3-day period showed that the refined grains diet caused a significant increase in triglycerides and a worrisome protein called "apolipoprotein CIII" (apoCIII), both of which have been associated with increased risk of heart disease.
At the University of Utah, in a study of over 2000 people, a team led by Dr. Martha Slattery found that high intakes of whole grains, such as brown rice, reduced the risk of rectal cancer 31%. They also found that a high-fiber diet, 34 grams or more of fiber per day, reduced rectal cancer by an impressive 66%. The findings were published in the February 2004 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
In a Study presented at American Heart Association Conference, March 2006, overweight children, age 9-15, spent two weeks on an all-you-can-eat diet of whole grains, fruits, vegetables and lean protein, while exercising 2.5 hours each day. University of California researchers led by Dr. James Barnard reported that in just two weeks the children's cholesterol levels dropped an average of 21%, while insulin levels fell 30%.Hook Up with healthier eating by replacing processed and refined grains with healthy, natural whole grains such as brown rice.
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Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Easy Weight Loss for the Whole Family that helps your Digestive System too!
Many people are reporting wonderful weight loss results by simply enjoying 3 servings of Hook Up With Health's, DextoxiPhi, each day. Just one serving in the morning, in the afternoon and before bed aides weight loss.
This delicious apple cinnamon flavored combination of whole foods can cleanse your body. The ingredients act as natural carb and fat blockers while offering potent nutrition and colon cleansing as well. It's fast, it’s easy and it works!
If you're looking for another healthy step in the right direction - treat yourself and your family to three servings of DetoxiPhi a day - the results will amaze you!
Handcrafted from Psyllium Seed Husk, Oats, Almonds, Cashews, Pumpkin Seeds, Prunes, Apples, Flax Seeds, Phi Plus, Cinnamon, Stevia, Evaporated cane Juice, Senna Leaf, Cascara Sagrata, & our own custom Rice & Grain Blend, DetoxiPhi is designed to support your digestive system and eliminatory system. Many have also reported that DetoxiPhi helps to keep blood sugar levels within the healthy range!
DetoxiPhi, with its gentle whole food cleansing action, clears the way through your bodies system of different size and length tubes. These tubes are designed to move gases, liquids, and solids. What goes in a tube is meant to flow out of a tube. A major reason to DetoxiPhi is that it is now estimated that many diseases are caused by slow moving clogged tubes struggling with toxic waste.
Click Here To Order DetoxiPhi Now:
http://www.hookupwithhealth.wholefoodfarmacy.com/2005/cat_all.asp#2
This delicious apple cinnamon flavored combination of whole foods can cleanse your body. The ingredients act as natural carb and fat blockers while offering potent nutrition and colon cleansing as well. It's fast, it’s easy and it works!
If you're looking for another healthy step in the right direction - treat yourself and your family to three servings of DetoxiPhi a day - the results will amaze you!
Handcrafted from Psyllium Seed Husk, Oats, Almonds, Cashews, Pumpkin Seeds, Prunes, Apples, Flax Seeds, Phi Plus, Cinnamon, Stevia, Evaporated cane Juice, Senna Leaf, Cascara Sagrata, & our own custom Rice & Grain Blend, DetoxiPhi is designed to support your digestive system and eliminatory system. Many have also reported that DetoxiPhi helps to keep blood sugar levels within the healthy range!
DetoxiPhi, with its gentle whole food cleansing action, clears the way through your bodies system of different size and length tubes. These tubes are designed to move gases, liquids, and solids. What goes in a tube is meant to flow out of a tube. A major reason to DetoxiPhi is that it is now estimated that many diseases are caused by slow moving clogged tubes struggling with toxic waste.
Click Here To Order DetoxiPhi Now:
http://www.hookupwithhealth.wholefoodfarmacy.com/2005/cat_all.asp#2
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Add Antioxidants to Your Diet with Great Tasting Cranberry Crunch
For this entry I'd like to introduce you to new permanent additions to the Hook Up With Health Whole Food Farmacy line.
Cranberry Crunch is our first introduction. Actually Cranberry Crunch is not a new product at all... it was previously available as a holiday special and formally known as Christmas Corn. With the popularity of this yummy treat we decided to add Cranberry Crunch as a permanent addition to our whole food product line.
Cranberry Crunch is a delicious combination of whole grain roasted corn and cranberries. The whole grain nutrition of roasted corn, along with the incredible antioxidant powers of cranberries, offers an amazing taste sensation. Cranberry Crunch is also a great alternative to unhealthy proceses snack foods and it packs a potent nutritional punch. This delicious and health treat is sure to be a favorite of kids of all ages!
Another popular holiday treat to become a permanent offering in the Hook Up With Health product line is Apple Cinnamon Phi (formally known as The Holiday Feast).
Apple Cinnamon Phi is a version of our most popular product, Phi Plus, with a generous addition of apples and cinnamon. Apples add fiber and the benefits of cinnamon are highlighted in an earlier blog entry entitled "The SPICE of Life". This sweet and chewy treat will please your taste buds, warm your spirit, and nourish your body and mind.
Hook Up with great tasting Cranberry Crunch and Apple Cinnamon Phi at www.hookupwithhealth.wholefoodfarmacy.com today!
Cranberry Crunch is our first introduction. Actually Cranberry Crunch is not a new product at all... it was previously available as a holiday special and formally known as Christmas Corn. With the popularity of this yummy treat we decided to add Cranberry Crunch as a permanent addition to our whole food product line.
Cranberry Crunch is a delicious combination of whole grain roasted corn and cranberries. The whole grain nutrition of roasted corn, along with the incredible antioxidant powers of cranberries, offers an amazing taste sensation. Cranberry Crunch is also a great alternative to unhealthy proceses snack foods and it packs a potent nutritional punch. This delicious and health treat is sure to be a favorite of kids of all ages!
Another popular holiday treat to become a permanent offering in the Hook Up With Health product line is Apple Cinnamon Phi (formally known as The Holiday Feast).
Apple Cinnamon Phi is a version of our most popular product, Phi Plus, with a generous addition of apples and cinnamon. Apples add fiber and the benefits of cinnamon are highlighted in an earlier blog entry entitled "The SPICE of Life". This sweet and chewy treat will please your taste buds, warm your spirit, and nourish your body and mind.
Hook Up with great tasting Cranberry Crunch and Apple Cinnamon Phi at www.hookupwithhealth.wholefoodfarmacy.com today!
Thursday, February 07, 2008
18 Million Americans Need to Know... How to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
18 Million Americans have it...
20% of Seniors age 65 and older have it...
1 in 3 doesn't even know they have it... but they do!!!
What is it?
Type 2 (Adult Onset) Diabetes.
Yes, the number of Type 2 Diabetes cases in our society is skyrocketing. A great deal of it has to do with our food choices. In addition, this difficult chronic disease is now showing up in young adults and even in school age children.
Ready for some good news? 90% of Type 2 Diabetes cases are PREVENTABLE!
This post discusses several ways for you to prevent Type 2 Diabetes.
First, prevent starts with understanding how your body, particularly your pancreas, reacts to the food you eat.
When a healthy person eats a meal the body converts carbohydrates into blood sugar. The brain recognizes the rise in blood sugar levels and signals the pancreas to produce insulin. Insulin is a chemical messenger that rings the "dinner bell" telling all 10 trillion cells in the body to come and feed on the available blood sugar. As the cells feed on the blood sugar, the blood sugar levels lowers to normal levels, reducing the amount of insulin produced.
The second level of understanding needed to prevent Type 2 Diabetes involves an overview of carbohydrates.
Carbohydrates (carbs) come in two forms: Man-made (simple) and Natural (complex).
Man-made carbs are found in processed foods such as white table sugar, candy, sodas, high fructose corn syrup, and white bread. Eating man-made cards causes sudden, unusually high and sustained spikes in your blood sugar levels and stimulates the pancreas to produce insulin.
A constant over-stimulation of your pancreas, year after year after year, causes your "internal machinery" to wear out prematurely. In some cases, your pancreas gets tired and can't produce enough insulin. IN other cases, the "dinner bell" rings so often that the cells get tired of hearing it and stop running to get their blood sugar. Either way, when this happens, the health care industry declares that you have Type 2 Diabetes. And yes, for only a few hundred bucks a month for testing supplies and medication, they can keep you alive. Luckily there are alternatives with Natural sugars.
Natural sugars, like the sugars found in whole foods, are known as complex carbohydrates. They do not cause sudden and sustained spikes in your blood sugar levels. They allow your "internal machinery" to last a lifetime.
The next step in preventing Type 2 Diabetes is to access your risk.
The Washington University School of Medicine offers a comprehensive risk assessment tool on their website. We encourage you to click the link below and take the test - it only takes a few minutes.
http://www.yourdiseaserisk.siteman.wustl.edu/hccpquiz.pl?lang=english&func=start&quiz=diabetes
Finally, to prevent Type 2 Diabetes follow the advice of the Harvard School of Public Health.
Their findings show a few life-style changes can dramatically lower your chances of developing Type 2 Diabetes and also lower the changes of developing heart disease and some cancers.
Here are their top five Type 2 Diabetes prevention tips.
1. Control your weight. Excess weight is the single most important cause of Type 2 Diabetes. Being overweight increase the chances of developing Type 2 Diabetes seven-fold. Losing 7 - 10% of your current weight can cut your changes in half of developing Type 2 Diabetes.
2. Get moving. Inactivity promotes Type 2 Diabetes. Set limits on TV and Computer tip so you can work your muscles. Making your muscles work harder improves their ability to use insulin and absorb glucose, which puts less stress on your pancreas.
3. Tune up Your Diet. Two dietary changes can help prevent Type 2 Diabetes.
1. Choose whole grains and whole-grain products over highly processed carbohydrates. In other words, choose whole foods instead of processed foods. (Hook Up With Health can help in this arena).
2. Choose good fats, such as polyunsaturated fats found in tuna, salmon, liquid vegetable oils, and many nuts These foods have been found to help prevent the risk of Type 2 Diabetes. Trans fats do the opposite. These bad fats, found in many margarines, packaged baked goods, fried foods in most fast food restaurants, and any products that include the phrase "partially hydrogenated" in the label should be kept to a definite minimum.
4. Quit Smoking. Non-smokers - skip to #5. Smokers take note, you are 50% to 90% more likely to develop diabetes than non-smokers. Take positive steps to become a non-smoker. There are many professional organizations to help you, as needed.
5. Moderate your Alcohol Intake. Moderate amounts of alcohol (1 drink / day for men and 1 drink every other day for women) increases the efficiency of insulin at getting glucose inside the cells. As a result, moderate alcohol may actually help in the prevention of Type 2 Diabetes. NOTE: If you don't drink alcohol or are under age, there is no reason to start. You can get the same health benefits by controlling your weight, exercising, and eating healthy foods.
Hook Up With Health is ready to provide you and your family with pure, great tasting, nutrient dense whole foods as snacks or meal replacements that your body needs to help prevent Type 2 Diabetes. We also have two wonderful 13-day programs to help you get on track with weight loss and a healthy new beginning. And, we offer a sampler pack for you to try out many of our favored products. Give us a try today.
Remember, today is the day to put your health in the forefront of your mind. You only have one life to live - make it a healthy one. And be sure to help your children lead a life of healthy choices, self-care and prevention as well.
Hook Up With Healthy Food Choices to prevent Type 2 Diabetes today.
www.hookupwithhealth.wholefoodfarmacy.com
20% of Seniors age 65 and older have it...
1 in 3 doesn't even know they have it... but they do!!!
What is it?
Type 2 (Adult Onset) Diabetes.
Yes, the number of Type 2 Diabetes cases in our society is skyrocketing. A great deal of it has to do with our food choices. In addition, this difficult chronic disease is now showing up in young adults and even in school age children.
Ready for some good news? 90% of Type 2 Diabetes cases are PREVENTABLE!
This post discusses several ways for you to prevent Type 2 Diabetes.
First, prevent starts with understanding how your body, particularly your pancreas, reacts to the food you eat.
When a healthy person eats a meal the body converts carbohydrates into blood sugar. The brain recognizes the rise in blood sugar levels and signals the pancreas to produce insulin. Insulin is a chemical messenger that rings the "dinner bell" telling all 10 trillion cells in the body to come and feed on the available blood sugar. As the cells feed on the blood sugar, the blood sugar levels lowers to normal levels, reducing the amount of insulin produced.
The second level of understanding needed to prevent Type 2 Diabetes involves an overview of carbohydrates.
Carbohydrates (carbs) come in two forms: Man-made (simple) and Natural (complex).
Man-made carbs are found in processed foods such as white table sugar, candy, sodas, high fructose corn syrup, and white bread. Eating man-made cards causes sudden, unusually high and sustained spikes in your blood sugar levels and stimulates the pancreas to produce insulin.
A constant over-stimulation of your pancreas, year after year after year, causes your "internal machinery" to wear out prematurely. In some cases, your pancreas gets tired and can't produce enough insulin. IN other cases, the "dinner bell" rings so often that the cells get tired of hearing it and stop running to get their blood sugar. Either way, when this happens, the health care industry declares that you have Type 2 Diabetes. And yes, for only a few hundred bucks a month for testing supplies and medication, they can keep you alive. Luckily there are alternatives with Natural sugars.
Natural sugars, like the sugars found in whole foods, are known as complex carbohydrates. They do not cause sudden and sustained spikes in your blood sugar levels. They allow your "internal machinery" to last a lifetime.
The next step in preventing Type 2 Diabetes is to access your risk.
The Washington University School of Medicine offers a comprehensive risk assessment tool on their website. We encourage you to click the link below and take the test - it only takes a few minutes.
http://www.yourdiseaserisk.siteman.wustl.edu/hccpquiz.pl?lang=english&func=start&quiz=diabetes
Finally, to prevent Type 2 Diabetes follow the advice of the Harvard School of Public Health.
Their findings show a few life-style changes can dramatically lower your chances of developing Type 2 Diabetes and also lower the changes of developing heart disease and some cancers.
Here are their top five Type 2 Diabetes prevention tips.
1. Control your weight. Excess weight is the single most important cause of Type 2 Diabetes. Being overweight increase the chances of developing Type 2 Diabetes seven-fold. Losing 7 - 10% of your current weight can cut your changes in half of developing Type 2 Diabetes.
2. Get moving. Inactivity promotes Type 2 Diabetes. Set limits on TV and Computer tip so you can work your muscles. Making your muscles work harder improves their ability to use insulin and absorb glucose, which puts less stress on your pancreas.
3. Tune up Your Diet. Two dietary changes can help prevent Type 2 Diabetes.
1. Choose whole grains and whole-grain products over highly processed carbohydrates. In other words, choose whole foods instead of processed foods. (Hook Up With Health can help in this arena).
2. Choose good fats, such as polyunsaturated fats found in tuna, salmon, liquid vegetable oils, and many nuts These foods have been found to help prevent the risk of Type 2 Diabetes. Trans fats do the opposite. These bad fats, found in many margarines, packaged baked goods, fried foods in most fast food restaurants, and any products that include the phrase "partially hydrogenated" in the label should be kept to a definite minimum.
4. Quit Smoking. Non-smokers - skip to #5. Smokers take note, you are 50% to 90% more likely to develop diabetes than non-smokers. Take positive steps to become a non-smoker. There are many professional organizations to help you, as needed.
5. Moderate your Alcohol Intake. Moderate amounts of alcohol (1 drink / day for men and 1 drink every other day for women) increases the efficiency of insulin at getting glucose inside the cells. As a result, moderate alcohol may actually help in the prevention of Type 2 Diabetes. NOTE: If you don't drink alcohol or are under age, there is no reason to start. You can get the same health benefits by controlling your weight, exercising, and eating healthy foods.
Hook Up With Health is ready to provide you and your family with pure, great tasting, nutrient dense whole foods as snacks or meal replacements that your body needs to help prevent Type 2 Diabetes. We also have two wonderful 13-day programs to help you get on track with weight loss and a healthy new beginning. And, we offer a sampler pack for you to try out many of our favored products. Give us a try today.
Remember, today is the day to put your health in the forefront of your mind. You only have one life to live - make it a healthy one. And be sure to help your children lead a life of healthy choices, self-care and prevention as well.
Hook Up With Healthy Food Choices to prevent Type 2 Diabetes today.
www.hookupwithhealth.wholefoodfarmacy.com
Monday, January 14, 2008
How Does Childhood Obesity Shorten Your Childs Life-Span
A recent USA TODAY article reported on the many health dangers of childhood obesity. They highlighted several dangers of carrying excess weight around including the very scary reduction of your childs life-span.
Daniel Jones, president of the American Heart Association and dean of the School of Medicine at the University of Mississippi in Jackson, says: "If something isn't done about the current childhood obesity epidemic, many of these kids will be at a higher risk of dying in middle age of heart disease and stroke."
Numerous other health risks were associated with childhood obesity including the potential for an increased rate of Heart Disease, Liver Malfunction, Type 2 Diabetes, Sleep Apnea, Fatigue, and more.
Remember, Hook Up With Health can help. We offer great tasting HEALTHY snacks and meal replacements so you and your family can eat right and feel healthy now. We have several different weight loss programs available too. If you or your child has a weight problem now is the time to do something about it. We can help. Click www.hookupwithhealth.wholefoodfarmacy.com for more details.
To read the full USA TODAY article click the link below.
http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/weightloss/2008-01-13-childhood-obesity_N.htm
Hook Up With A Healthy Child Today!
PS. "The New You Resolution Pantry"special is running for the next 17 days. As a Special Limited Time Offer – all orders for a New You Resolution Pantry placed through Jan. 31st will include 14 servings of Farmacy Pro Power, an 8 oz. bag of Apple Cinnamon Phi and a Free copy of the eye opening DVD titled, “ How To Get Fat Without Really Trying” (free gifts worth over $30). To get in on this special offer click www.hookupwithhealth.wholefoodfarmacy.com.
Daniel Jones, president of the American Heart Association and dean of the School of Medicine at the University of Mississippi in Jackson, says: "If something isn't done about the current childhood obesity epidemic, many of these kids will be at a higher risk of dying in middle age of heart disease and stroke."
Numerous other health risks were associated with childhood obesity including the potential for an increased rate of Heart Disease, Liver Malfunction, Type 2 Diabetes, Sleep Apnea, Fatigue, and more.
Remember, Hook Up With Health can help. We offer great tasting HEALTHY snacks and meal replacements so you and your family can eat right and feel healthy now. We have several different weight loss programs available too. If you or your child has a weight problem now is the time to do something about it. We can help. Click www.hookupwithhealth.wholefoodfarmacy.com for more details.
To read the full USA TODAY article click the link below.
http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/weightloss/2008-01-13-childhood-obesity_N.htm
Hook Up With A Healthy Child Today!
PS. "The New You Resolution Pantry"special is running for the next 17 days. As a Special Limited Time Offer – all orders for a New You Resolution Pantry placed through Jan. 31st will include 14 servings of Farmacy Pro Power, an 8 oz. bag of Apple Cinnamon Phi and a Free copy of the eye opening DVD titled, “ How To Get Fat Without Really Trying” (free gifts worth over $30). To get in on this special offer click www.hookupwithhealth.wholefoodfarmacy.com.
Tuesday, January 01, 2008
Ten Great Tips for Staying Healther
A HEALTHY and Happy New Year to all of YOU!
I’ve complied a list of the Top 10 Tips to Stay Healthy this year. If your health is important to you, and it should be, bookmark this page for easy reference throughout the year.
1. Be Personally Responsible For Your Health
If you don’t take good care of your health do you really think other people will treat you any better? Strive to be healthy. Give yourself reasons to stay healthy, whatever they are - such as an upcoming event you’re looking forward to. Take ownership of your health.
2. Think About Your Health Often
Your health is important. If you don’t believe it think back to the last time you had the flu or other illness. How did you feel then? Run down, not at all healthy! This is why you need to put your health in the forefront of your mind. Sometimes it requires a little bit of planning. Will you be staying late at the office? Then pack healthy food and bring it with you instead of eating only snacks from the vending machine. For those with children its equally important to plan for their health too. Are you giving them healthy snacks? Many today are not. As a result we have an obesity issue in our nation’s children and its very unhealthy. This is exactly why teaching your children about making healthy choices is so important.
3. Make Healthy Choices
In this day and age it’s easy to consume excesses without even trying. Decide for yourself if you can live with a half a portion instead of a whole one. Select water over soft drinks MOST of the time. Moderate yourself from excesses. Drink plenty of water. Sleep enough. Exercise your body and your mind. Get outdoors for some fresh air and sunshine. And, enjoy life.
4. Buy Organic as Often as Possible
Hands down, organic foods taste better and are better for you. Plus, you want the least amount of pesticides you can going into your blood stream - which is better for your overall health and for the health of our planet. Look for Certified Organic products and 100% Organic produce, foods, and nuts.
Please note, as of December 2007, Hook Up With Health is now offering organic foods, certified by Oregon Tilth. Three great products were certified organic - Phi Plus, Cranberry Phi Plus, and Coco Cherry Phi. Certification for more of our great-tasting food products will follow, throughout 2008. In the meantime, know that we handcraft our products using all natural, GMO free, whole food ingredients without the use of any artifical flavorings, colorings, or sweetners. And, you won’t find any type of chemical preservatives in our foods either.
5. Eliminate Hydrogenated Foods From Your Diet
Very simply, the Hydrogenation Process masks the fact that your food can be rancid. Do you really want to be eating potentially rancid food? If not, then avoid hydrogenated foods at all costs. This includes crackers, cookies, chips, and many of the quick foods we reach for when we just want a snack. Read the Labels.
6. Read the Labels
Labels are not so clear cut. Chemicals and preservatives can be hidden in the guise of “Spices.” Be selective. Reading the labels will help. Remember, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables are part of a healthy diet. Eat lots of food with no labels at all (aka raw fruits and vegetables). Remember to read the labels of your cleaning products too. Many cleaning products have a laundry list of toxins. Buy only environmentally friendly cleaning products for home and office for better health.
7. Work on Ensuring Healthy Relationships
Stress from Relationships (whatever the relationship) is draining and wears you down. Take steps to either heal the relationship or heal yourself of the relationship if the former is not an alternative. This is one of the greatest steps you can take toward positive health.
8. Develop a Positive Attitude
Attitude plays an enormous role in health and healing. A positive attitude is a key trigger for maintaining your overall health. A negative attitude drags you down and, frankly, everyone around you. Yes, it’s not always easy to stay positive, especially when someone cuts your off on the road and you might slip up here and there. It happens. It’s important for your to find ways to stay positive (there are many great authors to learn from in this category), learn from your mistakes instead of wallowing in them or beating yourself up, and wear a smile in your heart for better overall health.
9. Educate Yourself on How to Improve Your Health
Topics included nutrition and physical activity. Health topics include hazards like smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and the shortfalls of the typical American diet. Physical activity themes are to find ways to move more and avoid processed or refined foods.
Note: Hook Up With Health is a fantastic place to educate yourself on Health and Wellness, especially when it comes to fining out more about today’s health issues and for great tasting snacks and meal replacements. Find out more at www.hookupwithhealth.wholefoodfarmacy.com.
10. Supplement with Vitamins and Minerals
Today’s food is void of many of the vitamins and minerals our bodies need to stay healthy. A good bio-available multi-vitamin will help you stay healthy. To tell the bio-availability of a vitamin drop it in warm water (about 97 degrees - or roughly the same as our normal body temperature) and watch what happens to the vitamin within the first 5 minutes. Does the vitamin still have a hard coating around it or is the vitamin infusing with the water? What happens after 10 minutes. The infused vitamin is the more bio-available and works faster to deliver the nutrients your body needs. .
BONUS TIP - Live In Gratitude
Trying to keep up with the Jones adds stress. For healthy living learn to be thankful for what you have then set definite plans in place to attain what you want. Use a “gratitude rock” or other token as a symbolic reminder to be gratitude every day. Hold the token and tell the world what it is you are grateful for. Remember, if you look around the globe, you are likely more well off than 70% of the population. You have much to be grateful for - especially for your health.
So this is it, The Top Ten Ways for YOU to Stay Healthy this year. Set a goal to re-read this page once per month to help stay focused on your health.
All the best wishes for a HAPPY and HEALTHY 2008!!!
Hook up With Health Today!
www.hookupwithhealth.wholefoodfarmacy.com
I’ve complied a list of the Top 10 Tips to Stay Healthy this year. If your health is important to you, and it should be, bookmark this page for easy reference throughout the year.
1. Be Personally Responsible For Your Health
If you don’t take good care of your health do you really think other people will treat you any better? Strive to be healthy. Give yourself reasons to stay healthy, whatever they are - such as an upcoming event you’re looking forward to. Take ownership of your health.
2. Think About Your Health Often
Your health is important. If you don’t believe it think back to the last time you had the flu or other illness. How did you feel then? Run down, not at all healthy! This is why you need to put your health in the forefront of your mind. Sometimes it requires a little bit of planning. Will you be staying late at the office? Then pack healthy food and bring it with you instead of eating only snacks from the vending machine. For those with children its equally important to plan for their health too. Are you giving them healthy snacks? Many today are not. As a result we have an obesity issue in our nation’s children and its very unhealthy. This is exactly why teaching your children about making healthy choices is so important.
3. Make Healthy Choices
In this day and age it’s easy to consume excesses without even trying. Decide for yourself if you can live with a half a portion instead of a whole one. Select water over soft drinks MOST of the time. Moderate yourself from excesses. Drink plenty of water. Sleep enough. Exercise your body and your mind. Get outdoors for some fresh air and sunshine. And, enjoy life.
4. Buy Organic as Often as Possible
Hands down, organic foods taste better and are better for you. Plus, you want the least amount of pesticides you can going into your blood stream - which is better for your overall health and for the health of our planet. Look for Certified Organic products and 100% Organic produce, foods, and nuts.
Please note, as of December 2007, Hook Up With Health is now offering organic foods, certified by Oregon Tilth. Three great products were certified organic - Phi Plus, Cranberry Phi Plus, and Coco Cherry Phi. Certification for more of our great-tasting food products will follow, throughout 2008. In the meantime, know that we handcraft our products using all natural, GMO free, whole food ingredients without the use of any artifical flavorings, colorings, or sweetners. And, you won’t find any type of chemical preservatives in our foods either.
5. Eliminate Hydrogenated Foods From Your Diet
Very simply, the Hydrogenation Process masks the fact that your food can be rancid. Do you really want to be eating potentially rancid food? If not, then avoid hydrogenated foods at all costs. This includes crackers, cookies, chips, and many of the quick foods we reach for when we just want a snack. Read the Labels.
6. Read the Labels
Labels are not so clear cut. Chemicals and preservatives can be hidden in the guise of “Spices.” Be selective. Reading the labels will help. Remember, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables are part of a healthy diet. Eat lots of food with no labels at all (aka raw fruits and vegetables). Remember to read the labels of your cleaning products too. Many cleaning products have a laundry list of toxins. Buy only environmentally friendly cleaning products for home and office for better health.
7. Work on Ensuring Healthy Relationships
Stress from Relationships (whatever the relationship) is draining and wears you down. Take steps to either heal the relationship or heal yourself of the relationship if the former is not an alternative. This is one of the greatest steps you can take toward positive health.
8. Develop a Positive Attitude
Attitude plays an enormous role in health and healing. A positive attitude is a key trigger for maintaining your overall health. A negative attitude drags you down and, frankly, everyone around you. Yes, it’s not always easy to stay positive, especially when someone cuts your off on the road and you might slip up here and there. It happens. It’s important for your to find ways to stay positive (there are many great authors to learn from in this category), learn from your mistakes instead of wallowing in them or beating yourself up, and wear a smile in your heart for better overall health.
9. Educate Yourself on How to Improve Your Health
Topics included nutrition and physical activity. Health topics include hazards like smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and the shortfalls of the typical American diet. Physical activity themes are to find ways to move more and avoid processed or refined foods.
Note: Hook Up With Health is a fantastic place to educate yourself on Health and Wellness, especially when it comes to fining out more about today’s health issues and for great tasting snacks and meal replacements. Find out more at www.hookupwithhealth.wholefoodfarmacy.com.
10. Supplement with Vitamins and Minerals
Today’s food is void of many of the vitamins and minerals our bodies need to stay healthy. A good bio-available multi-vitamin will help you stay healthy. To tell the bio-availability of a vitamin drop it in warm water (about 97 degrees - or roughly the same as our normal body temperature) and watch what happens to the vitamin within the first 5 minutes. Does the vitamin still have a hard coating around it or is the vitamin infusing with the water? What happens after 10 minutes. The infused vitamin is the more bio-available and works faster to deliver the nutrients your body needs. .
BONUS TIP - Live In Gratitude
Trying to keep up with the Jones adds stress. For healthy living learn to be thankful for what you have then set definite plans in place to attain what you want. Use a “gratitude rock” or other token as a symbolic reminder to be gratitude every day. Hold the token and tell the world what it is you are grateful for. Remember, if you look around the globe, you are likely more well off than 70% of the population. You have much to be grateful for - especially for your health.
So this is it, The Top Ten Ways for YOU to Stay Healthy this year. Set a goal to re-read this page once per month to help stay focused on your health.
All the best wishes for a HAPPY and HEALTHY 2008!!!
Hook up With Health Today!
www.hookupwithhealth.wholefoodfarmacy.com
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