Right now many of you are suffering from common seasonal allergies. There are several ways to naturally fight against these. FIRST LET ME SAY THAT I AM NOT A DOCTOR AND I AM ONLY RECOMMENDING THESE OPTIONS AS ALTERNATIVES THAT MAY OR MAY NOT BRING RELIEF. PLEASE RESEARCH MORE ABOUT EACH OPTION AND CONSULT WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE TRYING ANY NEW REMEDY. There are homeopathic remedies that work for a variety of different allergies. Be sure to that you choose the one related to your specific allergy (tree pollen, grass pollen etc.) this is very important when working with homeopathics as they are formulated to work on a paticular condition. Some of you may know about using local honey. This can also be very effective in relieving allergies, again it is very important here to select honey from your local area as the honey bees from your area have produced the honey using local pollen supplies. It is thought that this will help to build your immunity to allergins from your area, working the same way as homeopahtics do. Both of these methods rely on enhancing your immune system in order to naturally fight off these allergins.
As is the case with Diet Enhance from EverYoung Natural Foods, which is a blend of vegan, organic nutrients from the origin of our food chain that have been clinically tested and shown to provide possible relief from seasonal allergies. It strengthens our bodies defense against foreign invaders such as toxins that include heavy metals, pesticides and the invasion of pollens and other allergens. By strengthening our bodies defense against such foreign invaders we are better able to fend off the symptoms of seasonal allergies. The seperate ingredients in Diet Enhance which have been clinically tested and shown to help our bodies in a variety of ways is made up of three algae the backbone being blue-green algae well known for its health benefits by enhancing the function of our bodies immune system. An interesting aside is that recent evidence suggests that this same blue-green algae may help to relieve the effects of sunburns caused by the suns UV radiation, in essence an internal sun screen.
As with other natural remedies patience is the key, many times it takes weeks for you to see full relief while these natural remedies are building up in your system. Therefore it is important to begin using them as soon as allergy season begins.
If you would like more information on Diet Enhance you can visit the website @ www.everyoungnaturalfoods.com or contact the company direct @ 1-888-483-4208.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Good and Bad Carbohydrates
Many of you do not understand the difference between Good and Bad Carbs so I would like to explain the difference for you.
Complex carbs like raw vegetables and fruit are part of the good group of carbs. Also in this group are whole grains like whole wheat, bulger, kamut, spelt and brown and wild rices. This group does not include white flours, white rice, or flours made with so called white whole wheat. It does not include white pastas in fact pasta in general is a simple carb also called processed carbs or refined carbs meaning that it has been processed and these types of carbs are void of nutrition they are also lacking in fiber and fail to slow sugar absorption, causing wide swings in glucose levels. Even when a label says that the product has been enriched with nutrients it does not mean it is a good thing. Generally when a food has been enriched it means that first it has had all of its nutrients removed then because the government actually governs some things they demand that some of the nutrients be put back. So they put a small portion of them back but it’s never the same and the small amount that is replaced is nothing compared to what was removed.
There are pastas available today that are made with whole grains like wheat and garbanzo bean flour. Dream Fields pasta is made with semolina but somehow is able to keep their effective carbs down to an acceptable level. I think it is the addition of a non-soluble fiber that allows for this. Either way if you are watching your carbs for any reason pasta is not your friend, so eat it sparingly.
Beans or legumes are very nutritious and inexpensive they are a low fat source of fiber and protein. They are in the good carbohydrate category and are loaded with phytonutrients, folic acid and iron.
I think you all know that white sugar is an evil and of course a bad or simple carb. There are alternatives to table sugar. These include agave nectar, xylitol, erythritol, honey, and crystaline fructose. I write about all of these in my book in further detail but basically they do not effect the blood glucose levels in the same way that sugar does not causing the same highs and lows. This makes them a better choice.
In general we should all avoid eating too many processed carbohydrates or simple carbs. We should eat a wide variety of complex carbs in all colors from all the groups: fruits, vegetables, legumes and grains.
Complex carbs like raw vegetables and fruit are part of the good group of carbs. Also in this group are whole grains like whole wheat, bulger, kamut, spelt and brown and wild rices. This group does not include white flours, white rice, or flours made with so called white whole wheat. It does not include white pastas in fact pasta in general is a simple carb also called processed carbs or refined carbs meaning that it has been processed and these types of carbs are void of nutrition they are also lacking in fiber and fail to slow sugar absorption, causing wide swings in glucose levels. Even when a label says that the product has been enriched with nutrients it does not mean it is a good thing. Generally when a food has been enriched it means that first it has had all of its nutrients removed then because the government actually governs some things they demand that some of the nutrients be put back. So they put a small portion of them back but it’s never the same and the small amount that is replaced is nothing compared to what was removed.
There are pastas available today that are made with whole grains like wheat and garbanzo bean flour. Dream Fields pasta is made with semolina but somehow is able to keep their effective carbs down to an acceptable level. I think it is the addition of a non-soluble fiber that allows for this. Either way if you are watching your carbs for any reason pasta is not your friend, so eat it sparingly.
Beans or legumes are very nutritious and inexpensive they are a low fat source of fiber and protein. They are in the good carbohydrate category and are loaded with phytonutrients, folic acid and iron.
I think you all know that white sugar is an evil and of course a bad or simple carb. There are alternatives to table sugar. These include agave nectar, xylitol, erythritol, honey, and crystaline fructose. I write about all of these in my book in further detail but basically they do not effect the blood glucose levels in the same way that sugar does not causing the same highs and lows. This makes them a better choice.
In general we should all avoid eating too many processed carbohydrates or simple carbs. We should eat a wide variety of complex carbs in all colors from all the groups: fruits, vegetables, legumes and grains.
Friday, April 16, 2010
New Healthy Muffins with 7g protein and 10g fiber
I just recently created these muffins that are truly diabetic friendly. They are great! High fiber and high protein and made with xylitol instead of sugar, flaxmeal, mesquite flour, whole spelt flour and whole oats (all organic)
We offer them in these flavors they are a big 6oz. size so you could eat a whole one for breakfast or try just a half. $2.79 each. You can reach the bakery at 315-483-4159 Monday thru Friday.
CARROT RAISIN
CINNAMON RAISIN
MAPLE WALNUT
COCONUT
Also I have created a "Cookie Pop" One of our soft vanilla agave cookies dipped in chocolate on a stick. We are working on a sugar free version of the chocolate that will work consistantly. But for now it is dipped in dark chocolate or milk chocolate and it is a big 5oz cookie. $3.50 each comes in a bag all tied up with a ribbon bow. I'M SORRY I didn't mean to tempt the ladies trying to loose weight but I have to let people know about the new products the bakery comes up with. I am working on the sugar free chocolate coating tho and I will make that cookie pop smaller...
We offer them in these flavors they are a big 6oz. size so you could eat a whole one for breakfast or try just a half. $2.79 each. You can reach the bakery at 315-483-4159 Monday thru Friday.
CARROT RAISIN
CINNAMON RAISIN
MAPLE WALNUT
COCONUT
Also I have created a "Cookie Pop" One of our soft vanilla agave cookies dipped in chocolate on a stick. We are working on a sugar free version of the chocolate that will work consistantly. But for now it is dipped in dark chocolate or milk chocolate and it is a big 5oz cookie. $3.50 each comes in a bag all tied up with a ribbon bow. I'M SORRY I didn't mean to tempt the ladies trying to loose weight but I have to let people know about the new products the bakery comes up with. I am working on the sugar free chocolate coating tho and I will make that cookie pop smaller...
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Pre Order my book The Healthy Family Guide by: Charlene Venette
If you like the information that you read here then you might be interested in having my book which I am currently working on entitled "The Healthy Family Guide". I am hoping to finish it by this summer some time, i am still working on it but it will take longer than I thought. I will keep you updated. If you are interested please let me know so I can have an idea of how many to have printed up. I am doing it myself in order to save money. When I get an idea of how many I will need I will be able to post the price on this blog.
It is a simple to read book that covers in plain english all of that information that you hear in the media about how to be healthy. I break down the information into simple to understand terms and indentify the good and bad information so you will know what the truth really is about ingrediants, herbs, essential oils, fats, carbs etc. I also include inforamtion on how to convert a bad recipe into a healthy one along with alot of my own healthy recipes that are so delicious your family will really eat them. I have done the research for you and put it all together in one book making it a quick and easy reference for busy people that want to live healthier lives.
You can contact me via e-mail at cherrylipzzzgirl@yahoo.com or call me at the bakery at 315-483-4159.
It is a simple to read book that covers in plain english all of that information that you hear in the media about how to be healthy. I break down the information into simple to understand terms and indentify the good and bad information so you will know what the truth really is about ingrediants, herbs, essential oils, fats, carbs etc. I also include inforamtion on how to convert a bad recipe into a healthy one along with alot of my own healthy recipes that are so delicious your family will really eat them. I have done the research for you and put it all together in one book making it a quick and easy reference for busy people that want to live healthier lives.
You can contact me via e-mail at cherrylipzzzgirl@yahoo.com or call me at the bakery at 315-483-4159.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Why Should We Eat Fruit?
I think we all know that fruit is good for us but here are some facts about fruit that you may or may not know. First let me say that eating as much organic or locally grown fruit as possible is important. Something you might find interesting: is a study that was done once on 2 groups of women 1 group ate lots of fruit but it wasn't organic and the other ate the same amount of fruit that was organic. Both groups saw an overall improvement especially in their skin, and digestion but the study was looking at the ability for fruit to help to cleanse toxins from the body and especially the liver. Where the first group saw good improvements as mentioned, it was noticed that their liver was actually working overtime showing very high liver enzymes in their blood. The other group that ate organic fruit did not have this same liver reaction in fact they all saw improvement in liver function and overall toxin removal from the blood and bowels. A very good reason to eat more organic produce.
Fruit Facts:
1. It is not usually suggested that people with arthrietis consume alot of oranges or orange juice. It is thought that they will cause inflamation and pain. Well, that is true of most of the oranges you find in a grocery store. The reason is that they are picked Green before the citric acid has had time to convert to fructose sugar, therefore it has very little vitamin C. Also oranges are generally sprayed with red dye and waxed to look fresher and also sprayed with fungicides. Its the high amount of acid that causes the joint pain. It is possible to eat oranges and not experience these bad side effects. You must make sure to eat only oranges that have been rippened on the tree. They are available you just have to look for them you might also stick to organic oranges which have generally been rippend on the tree and are not sprayed with pesticides.
2. Blueberries are known to be full of antioxidants. But they are also excellent brain food, here's why: (Briefly) As we age the stress chemical Cortisol (sometimes called the death hormone) increases and has several negative effects on us. It causes many of the symptoms of menopause, (memory loss, attention span & focus issues, mood swings and impulse control issues, lack of energy and inability to coordinate multiple tasks)
It also causes a drop in dopamine, the pleasure and mobility hormone which also effects our metabolism. This can lead to rapid and unhealthy aging.
Research by Dr. Joseph's at Tufts University has shown that blueberries can increase the manufacture and release of dopamine into our system. Although more research needs to be done it is interesting to find that the popular drug used for Alzheimer's patients has a similar makeup. How cool it would be if eatting just a 1/2 cup of little blueberries a day could help keep the cortisol at bay! :)
3. Did you know that Kiwi have 6 times the vitamin C of oranges and also contain vitamin E.
4. Melons are ususally just enjoyed because they are so good and sweet but they are also full of zinc, vitamin's A, C and potassium which gives you energy.
Hope you enjoyed these few fruit facts. Next time I will talk about vegetables. Alot of this information comes from a book I love to read and re-read by Dharma Singh Khalsa, MD "Food as Medicine"
Fruit Facts:
1. It is not usually suggested that people with arthrietis consume alot of oranges or orange juice. It is thought that they will cause inflamation and pain. Well, that is true of most of the oranges you find in a grocery store. The reason is that they are picked Green before the citric acid has had time to convert to fructose sugar, therefore it has very little vitamin C. Also oranges are generally sprayed with red dye and waxed to look fresher and also sprayed with fungicides. Its the high amount of acid that causes the joint pain. It is possible to eat oranges and not experience these bad side effects. You must make sure to eat only oranges that have been rippened on the tree. They are available you just have to look for them you might also stick to organic oranges which have generally been rippend on the tree and are not sprayed with pesticides.
2. Blueberries are known to be full of antioxidants. But they are also excellent brain food, here's why: (Briefly) As we age the stress chemical Cortisol (sometimes called the death hormone) increases and has several negative effects on us. It causes many of the symptoms of menopause, (memory loss, attention span & focus issues, mood swings and impulse control issues, lack of energy and inability to coordinate multiple tasks)
It also causes a drop in dopamine, the pleasure and mobility hormone which also effects our metabolism. This can lead to rapid and unhealthy aging.
Research by Dr. Joseph's at Tufts University has shown that blueberries can increase the manufacture and release of dopamine into our system. Although more research needs to be done it is interesting to find that the popular drug used for Alzheimer's patients has a similar makeup. How cool it would be if eatting just a 1/2 cup of little blueberries a day could help keep the cortisol at bay! :)
3. Did you know that Kiwi have 6 times the vitamin C of oranges and also contain vitamin E.
4. Melons are ususally just enjoyed because they are so good and sweet but they are also full of zinc, vitamin's A, C and potassium which gives you energy.
Hope you enjoyed these few fruit facts. Next time I will talk about vegetables. Alot of this information comes from a book I love to read and re-read by Dharma Singh Khalsa, MD "Food as Medicine"
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
The Big Salt Debate
From the book: Healthy Foods Your Kids Will Actually Eat! And everything you Really Need to Know about a better way to feed your Family by: Charlene Venette
There is one salt that we use in our home called Real Salt by Redmond. As its name implies, Redmond RealSalt® is-well, real salt. "Real salt, as opposed to what?"
Very simply, RealSalt® as opposed to the so-called "salt" most people unsuspectingly use. It may surprise many people, but in its natural form, salt is not sparkly white or free flowing. Actually, the "table salt" and many sea salts most people are familiar with have been bleached, refined, and mixed with anti-caking agents and iodine. Many so-called "table salts" also contain sugar, in the form of dextrose-meant to cover or disguise an otherwise harsh and bitter flavor. In fact, a quick glance at the ingredients label on most "table salt" products might surprise you! In addition to sodium chloride, you'll probably find calcium silicate or sodium silicoaluminate, dextrose, and potassium iodide.
By contrast, Redmond RealSalt® is real salt-unrefined and natural, free from any additives or chemicals of any kind. Real Salt has colored specks in it that may cause some to ask what are these specks? So, I went to their website and this is what I found.
RealSalt's unique "pinkish" appearance and flecks of color come from more than 50 natural trace minerals, including iodine. Other so-called "table salts" are white because of bleaching and refining. RealSalt® comes from an ancient salt deposit near the small town of Redmond, Utah, more than 150 miles south of the Great Salt Lake.
What are the Health Benefits of Salt?
"[S]odium is crucial for maintaining the health of every cell in the human system. It permeates the fluid between cells (often called the ‘extracellular fluid') and potassium exists mainly on the inside of the cells (in the ‘intracellular fluid')...If either of these minerals is deficient or in excess, cell permeability becomes compromised and the health of all the cells suffers.
Besides being a component of extracellular fluid that bathes every living cell, sodium is important in two other ‘salty oceans' in the body-our blood and our lymphatic fluid. It is also necessary for the production of hydrochloric acid, the digestive enzyme secreted by the stomach in order to digest protein. Along with potassium, sodium is required for the proper functioning of our nerves and the contraction of our muscles...
With the many crucial roles sodium plays, it's clear that if we had no sodium, we would cease to exist."
There are other natural un-refined salts available but they are do not have a label with a little girl under an umbrella on them. If you want to find a truly natural salt check out your local health food store, you will be amazed at the many varieties out there.
From the book: Healthy Foods Your Kids Will Actually Eat! And everything you Really Need to Know about a better way to feed your Family by: Charlene Venette
There is one salt that we use in our home called Real Salt by Redmond. As its name implies, Redmond RealSalt® is-well, real salt. "Real salt, as opposed to what?"
Very simply, RealSalt® as opposed to the so-called "salt" most people unsuspectingly use. It may surprise many people, but in its natural form, salt is not sparkly white or free flowing. Actually, the "table salt" and many sea salts most people are familiar with have been bleached, refined, and mixed with anti-caking agents and iodine. Many so-called "table salts" also contain sugar, in the form of dextrose-meant to cover or disguise an otherwise harsh and bitter flavor. In fact, a quick glance at the ingredients label on most "table salt" products might surprise you! In addition to sodium chloride, you'll probably find calcium silicate or sodium silicoaluminate, dextrose, and potassium iodide.
By contrast, Redmond RealSalt® is real salt-unrefined and natural, free from any additives or chemicals of any kind. Real Salt has colored specks in it that may cause some to ask what are these specks? So, I went to their website and this is what I found.
RealSalt's unique "pinkish" appearance and flecks of color come from more than 50 natural trace minerals, including iodine. Other so-called "table salts" are white because of bleaching and refining. RealSalt® comes from an ancient salt deposit near the small town of Redmond, Utah, more than 150 miles south of the Great Salt Lake.
What are the Health Benefits of Salt?
"[S]odium is crucial for maintaining the health of every cell in the human system. It permeates the fluid between cells (often called the ‘extracellular fluid') and potassium exists mainly on the inside of the cells (in the ‘intracellular fluid')...If either of these minerals is deficient or in excess, cell permeability becomes compromised and the health of all the cells suffers.
Besides being a component of extracellular fluid that bathes every living cell, sodium is important in two other ‘salty oceans' in the body-our blood and our lymphatic fluid. It is also necessary for the production of hydrochloric acid, the digestive enzyme secreted by the stomach in order to digest protein. Along with potassium, sodium is required for the proper functioning of our nerves and the contraction of our muscles...
With the many crucial roles sodium plays, it's clear that if we had no sodium, we would cease to exist."
There are other natural un-refined salts available but they are do not have a label with a little girl under an umbrella on them. If you want to find a truly natural salt check out your local health food store, you will be amazed at the many varieties out there.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
So I was thinking the other night when I should have been sleeping that I have all of this knowledge about food, healthy living and nutrition and no where to share it. Then I thought why don't I blog about it.
I started writing a book last year about how to feed your family healthy foods that they would actually eat, you know, a cook book for those that want to eat healthy but are affraid of what it will really taste like. It also includes helpful information about ingrediants, herbs, where to find things etc. so that you can make educated choices for yourself and your family.
Which brings me here. I am writing this blog in order to pass on some of the information and knowledge I have aquired over the years about food, nutrition, natural healing techniques, herbs and anything else I can come up with. I hope someone out there will read this and benefit from it.
I started writing a book last year about how to feed your family healthy foods that they would actually eat, you know, a cook book for those that want to eat healthy but are affraid of what it will really taste like. It also includes helpful information about ingrediants, herbs, where to find things etc. so that you can make educated choices for yourself and your family.
Which brings me here. I am writing this blog in order to pass on some of the information and knowledge I have aquired over the years about food, nutrition, natural healing techniques, herbs and anything else I can come up with. I hope someone out there will read this and benefit from it.
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