It is a great pleasure to introduce you to John Harricharan.
You owe it to yourself to visit his website at
http://www.waterbook.com and download his eBook
"When You Can Walk On Water, Take The Boat"
It's a free download and will take you on a mystical
adventure right to the core of your own being,
unlocking secrets that you have been wondering
about for millenia...
blessings to you
Pueo
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Unblocking Unbounded Abundance
The New Consciousness is Here
Dear Cosmic Surfer
Are you lacking abundance in areas of Earthly Life? Health, Wealth, Relating, Peace? Quantum Physics has proven that everything is energy. Would you like to find out exactly how you're energetically blocking abundance in your life?
Today is a special day. I would like to introduce you to a movie that is changing people's consciousness dramatically.
Do you know about The Secret? Once you know The Secret, your whole paradigm will shift.
This movie is amazing, hopefully 1 day it will be shown in schools.
You can order the dvd or Watch It Right Now on your computer, for all details visit:
www.TheSecret.tv
To Your Natural Unbounded Abundance,
Pueo
Dear Cosmic Surfer
Are you lacking abundance in areas of Earthly Life? Health, Wealth, Relating, Peace? Quantum Physics has proven that everything is energy. Would you like to find out exactly how you're energetically blocking abundance in your life?
Today is a special day. I would like to introduce you to a movie that is changing people's consciousness dramatically.
Do you know about The Secret? Once you know The Secret, your whole paradigm will shift.
This movie is amazing, hopefully 1 day it will be shown in schools.
You can order the dvd or Watch It Right Now on your computer, for all details visit:
www.TheSecret.tv
To Your Natural Unbounded Abundance,
Pueo
Sunday, October 29, 2006
Vegan Pumpkin Pie
Crust Ingredients:
1 cup whole grain pastry flour
1 tsp granulated sweetener of your choice
4 Tbs olive oil
2 Tbs fat replacer-made from fruit
dried plum puree is great
3 Tbs water
Combine pastry flour with sweetener.
Add in olive oil and fat replacer.
Next add the water one tablespoon at a time.
Once all the ingredients are moist,
you no longer need to add water.
Roll out the dough,Place in pie plate and
cut away excess dough at edges.
Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes
until lightly browned. Allow to cool.
Filling Ingredients:
1 package firm tofu
16 oz of pureed pumpkin
1tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1tsp vanilla extract
1 cup brown sugar or sweetener of your choice
1/3 cup granulated natural sweetener of your
choice
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1 TBS olive oil
1 tsp ground ginger
Preheat oven to 350. Place tofu in a blender or
food processor.Blend until smooth. Next add the pumpkin and
blend.Then add the cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, cloves,
olive oil and ginger. Blend again. Pour filling
into the crust and bake for 1 hour, or until it
sets. You can cover the exposed crust with tin foil so
that it doesn't burn. Cool the pie and enjoy.
Thursday, October 26, 2006
Free Radicals And Antioxidants
What Is A Free Radical?
A free radical is a cellular killer that causes
damage by corroding cell membranes, damaging DNA,
altering biochemical compounds, and killing
cells. Technically, a free radical is a molecule
that has lost one of its electrons and become
extremely unbalanced. It attempts to restore its
balance by stealing a vital electron from another
cell.
Scientists have now proven that free radicals
play a major role in the aging process as well as
cancer, heart disease and strokes,
arthritis,cataracts,Parkinson's Disease,
allergies as well as many other diseases. A
single free radical can destroy an enzyme, a
protein molecule, a DNA strand or an entire cell.
What's worse is that in a fraction of a second it
can cause a chain reaction that produces millions
of additional free radicals.
What Causes Free Radicals?
Some of the leading causes of free radicals are:
air pollution, cigarette smoke, automobile
exhaust,stress, alcohol, charred food,pesticides,
UV light and drugs,both legal and non legal.
Your body is constantly replacing and repairing
free-radical damaged cells, but with the way the
majority of people abuse their bodies, free
radicals are out of control and cause premature
aging and disease.
What Are Antioxidants?
Antioxidants are compounds that neutralize free
radicals and stop the chain reaction of the
formation of new free radicals. Our bodies
produce metabolic enzymes that are extremely
effective antioxidants, however the body's
ability to produce these enzymes drops
dramatically in our late twenties. One example is
that the size of a 25 year old's liver is often
twice the size of a person of 70.
The CHAOS trial examined 2002 men and women with
known coronary artery disease. In this trial,
treatment with vitamin E (antioxidant) reduced
the incidence of heart attacks by 77% with no
significant effect on overall mortality.
Another example is that the Japanese, who are
among the world's heaviest smokers, have a very
low incidence of lung cancer thanks to drinking
green tea (green tea has a high antioxidant
count).
How Do Antioxidants Protect Against Cancer?
Antioxidants protect against cancer in at least
three ways: by destroying cancer-causing free
radicals, by boosting the body's immune system so
it can destroy mutated cells, and by reducing the
tendency of cancer cells to adhere to other
organs and glands. By reducing their activity,
antioxidants may protect against diseases and
disorders in yet undiscovered ways. It may be
that all degenerative disease is linked in some
way to the activity of free radicals. According
to Lester Packer, PhD., of the U. of California
at Berkeley, a leading researcher in the field of
antioxidants, "the prospects for life extension
and life enhancement with antioxidants have never
looked better."
Which Foods Are Rich In Antioxidants?
Antioxidants are abundant in most fruits and
vegetables as well as many nuts and grains. The
following list describes food sources of common
antioxidants:
• Beta-carotene is found in many foods that are
orange in color, including sweet potatoes,
carrots, cantaloupe, squash, apricots, pumpkin,
and mangos. Some green leafy vegetables including
collard greens, spinach, and kale are also rich
in beta-carotene.
• Lutein, best known for its association with
healthy eyes, is abundant in green, leafy
vegetables such as collard greens,spinach, and
kale.
• Lycopene is a potent antioxidant found in
tomatoes, watermelon, guava, papaya, apricots,
pink grapefruit, blood oranges, and other foods.
Estimates suggest 85 percent of American dietary
intake of lycopene comes from tomatoes and tomato
products.
• Selenium is a mineral, not an antioxidant
nutrient. However, it is a component of
antioxidant enzymes. Plant foods like rice and
wheat are the major dietary sources of selenium
in most countries. The amount of selenium in
soil, which varies by region, determines the
amount of selenium in the foods grown in that
soil.Brazil nuts and garlic also contain large
quantities of selenium.
• Vitamin A is found in three main forms:
retinol (Vitamin A1), 3,4-didehydroretinol
(Vitamin A2), and 3-hydroxy-retinol (Vitamin A3).
Foods rich in vitamin A include sweet potatoes
and carrots.
• Vitamin C is also called ascorbic acid, and
can be found in abundance in many cereals and
fruits including: apples, oranges, mangoes,
pineapples, raspberries, strawberries,
blueberries, pears, grapefruits and cranberries.
• Vitamin E, also known as alpha-tocopherol, is
found in many oils including wheat germ,
safflower, corn and soybean oils,also in green
leafy vegetables, whole grains, avocados,
almonds, olives, mangos, nuts, broccoli and other
foods.
These foods are also rich in antioxidants: green
tea, rooibos, turmeric, gingko biloba, pecans,
artichokes, beans and cocoa.
There are also many supplements available on the
market. It's important to know that Antioxidants
are specialists, not generalists. No one
antioxidant works on all free radicals in every
area of the body. Each antioxidant protects
specific areas of the body.
Many researchers claim that elderly people,
especially those who have reduced their food
intake, frequent aspirin users, heavy drinkers,
smokers, and people with impaired immune systems
may benefit from taking antioxidant supplements
daily. In terms of heart disease and stroke, it
is possible that higher levels of antioxidants
slow or prevent the development of arterial
blockages, a complicated process involving the
oxidation of cholesterol. Moreover, antioxidants
may deter the collection of plaque on arterial
walls.
For supplements, it's best to use only natural
isolates and avoid synthetics. For maximum
protection you can get an antioxidant that
provides full-spectrum defense, and you can take
advantage of the synergistic effect of having a
number of different antioxidants working
together.
Conclusion
For the vast majority of people, increasing your
antioxidant intake can slow down the aging
proces, boost your immune system and reduce the
risk of cancer, heart disease, arthritis and many
other diseases. Also, being aware of the causes
of free radicals and limiting your exposure to
them, can make a big difference in your overall
health and lifespan.
source
www.benbest.com/nutrceut/AntiOxidants.html
A free radical is a cellular killer that causes
damage by corroding cell membranes, damaging DNA,
altering biochemical compounds, and killing
cells. Technically, a free radical is a molecule
that has lost one of its electrons and become
extremely unbalanced. It attempts to restore its
balance by stealing a vital electron from another
cell.
Scientists have now proven that free radicals
play a major role in the aging process as well as
cancer, heart disease and strokes,
arthritis,cataracts,Parkinson's Disease,
allergies as well as many other diseases. A
single free radical can destroy an enzyme, a
protein molecule, a DNA strand or an entire cell.
What's worse is that in a fraction of a second it
can cause a chain reaction that produces millions
of additional free radicals.
What Causes Free Radicals?
Some of the leading causes of free radicals are:
air pollution, cigarette smoke, automobile
exhaust,stress, alcohol, charred food,pesticides,
UV light and drugs,both legal and non legal.
Your body is constantly replacing and repairing
free-radical damaged cells, but with the way the
majority of people abuse their bodies, free
radicals are out of control and cause premature
aging and disease.
What Are Antioxidants?
Antioxidants are compounds that neutralize free
radicals and stop the chain reaction of the
formation of new free radicals. Our bodies
produce metabolic enzymes that are extremely
effective antioxidants, however the body's
ability to produce these enzymes drops
dramatically in our late twenties. One example is
that the size of a 25 year old's liver is often
twice the size of a person of 70.
The CHAOS trial examined 2002 men and women with
known coronary artery disease. In this trial,
treatment with vitamin E (antioxidant) reduced
the incidence of heart attacks by 77% with no
significant effect on overall mortality.
Another example is that the Japanese, who are
among the world's heaviest smokers, have a very
low incidence of lung cancer thanks to drinking
green tea (green tea has a high antioxidant
count).
How Do Antioxidants Protect Against Cancer?
Antioxidants protect against cancer in at least
three ways: by destroying cancer-causing free
radicals, by boosting the body's immune system so
it can destroy mutated cells, and by reducing the
tendency of cancer cells to adhere to other
organs and glands. By reducing their activity,
antioxidants may protect against diseases and
disorders in yet undiscovered ways. It may be
that all degenerative disease is linked in some
way to the activity of free radicals. According
to Lester Packer, PhD., of the U. of California
at Berkeley, a leading researcher in the field of
antioxidants, "the prospects for life extension
and life enhancement with antioxidants have never
looked better."
Which Foods Are Rich In Antioxidants?
Antioxidants are abundant in most fruits and
vegetables as well as many nuts and grains. The
following list describes food sources of common
antioxidants:
• Beta-carotene is found in many foods that are
orange in color, including sweet potatoes,
carrots, cantaloupe, squash, apricots, pumpkin,
and mangos. Some green leafy vegetables including
collard greens, spinach, and kale are also rich
in beta-carotene.
• Lutein, best known for its association with
healthy eyes, is abundant in green, leafy
vegetables such as collard greens,spinach, and
kale.
• Lycopene is a potent antioxidant found in
tomatoes, watermelon, guava, papaya, apricots,
pink grapefruit, blood oranges, and other foods.
Estimates suggest 85 percent of American dietary
intake of lycopene comes from tomatoes and tomato
products.
• Selenium is a mineral, not an antioxidant
nutrient. However, it is a component of
antioxidant enzymes. Plant foods like rice and
wheat are the major dietary sources of selenium
in most countries. The amount of selenium in
soil, which varies by region, determines the
amount of selenium in the foods grown in that
soil.Brazil nuts and garlic also contain large
quantities of selenium.
• Vitamin A is found in three main forms:
retinol (Vitamin A1), 3,4-didehydroretinol
(Vitamin A2), and 3-hydroxy-retinol (Vitamin A3).
Foods rich in vitamin A include sweet potatoes
and carrots.
• Vitamin C is also called ascorbic acid, and
can be found in abundance in many cereals and
fruits including: apples, oranges, mangoes,
pineapples, raspberries, strawberries,
blueberries, pears, grapefruits and cranberries.
• Vitamin E, also known as alpha-tocopherol, is
found in many oils including wheat germ,
safflower, corn and soybean oils,also in green
leafy vegetables, whole grains, avocados,
almonds, olives, mangos, nuts, broccoli and other
foods.
These foods are also rich in antioxidants: green
tea, rooibos, turmeric, gingko biloba, pecans,
artichokes, beans and cocoa.
There are also many supplements available on the
market. It's important to know that Antioxidants
are specialists, not generalists. No one
antioxidant works on all free radicals in every
area of the body. Each antioxidant protects
specific areas of the body.
Many researchers claim that elderly people,
especially those who have reduced their food
intake, frequent aspirin users, heavy drinkers,
smokers, and people with impaired immune systems
may benefit from taking antioxidant supplements
daily. In terms of heart disease and stroke, it
is possible that higher levels of antioxidants
slow or prevent the development of arterial
blockages, a complicated process involving the
oxidation of cholesterol. Moreover, antioxidants
may deter the collection of plaque on arterial
walls.
For supplements, it's best to use only natural
isolates and avoid synthetics. For maximum
protection you can get an antioxidant that
provides full-spectrum defense, and you can take
advantage of the synergistic effect of having a
number of different antioxidants working
together.
Conclusion
For the vast majority of people, increasing your
antioxidant intake can slow down the aging
proces, boost your immune system and reduce the
risk of cancer, heart disease, arthritis and many
other diseases. Also, being aware of the causes
of free radicals and limiting your exposure to
them, can make a big difference in your overall
health and lifespan.
source
www.benbest.com/nutrceut/AntiOxidants.html
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Milk - Just Say NO
Essential Food Group?
The average American eats close to 600 pounds of
dairy products a year, which makes it the single
largest component of their diet. On television
we see reassuring images of healthy, beautiful
people assuring us that milk is good for us. Our
dieticians insist that "you've got to have milk,
or where will you get your calcium?" School
lunches always have milk, and growing up weren't
you told that dairy products are an essential
food group? Yes, the American Dairy Board has
done a very effective job of marketing this
product. Most people believe they need to consume
large, daily quantities of milk to achieve good
health. NOTHING could be further from the truth.
If we look at this on a very basic level, how
would you feel about drinking the milk from a dog
or a horse? A dog's milk is for pups, a cat's
milk is for kittens… Clearly this is how nature
intends it. The milk of every species of mammal
is unique and specifically designed to meet the
needs of that animal. Human's milk is designed to
take an infant from 8 pounds to 40 pounds in 18
months. Cow's milk is designed to take a calf
from 90 pounds to 1,000 pounds in 24 months.
Cow's milk is not designed for people. For one
thing, it has 20 times the casein of human milk.
Casein leads to numerous allergic reactions and
high levels of mucous in our noses and bowels.
Did you know that Elmer's glue is made from cow's
milk casein? That's why there's the picture of
Elsie the cow on each bottle.
WHAT IS MILK?
Milk is a maternal lactating secretion, a short
term nutrient for new-borns. Invariably, the
mother of any mammal will provide her milk for a
short period of time immediately after birth and
then wean the new-born from the milk. Humans are
the only species that continue to drink milk.
The fact is that the body digests milk (any
milk) differently once gastric juices begin to
flow (at around 18-20 months old). Before gastric
juices flow, milk is alkaline an non-mucous
forming in the body, but once gastric juices
enter the picture, they turn the milk to acid,
forming mucous, causing sinus problems,
allergies, colds, etc.
From 1988 to 1993 there were over 2,700 articles
dealing with milk in the Medicine archives.
Fifteen hundred of these had milk as the main
focus of the article. Dr. Robert Kradjian
reviewed 500 of the 1,500 articles discarding
articles that dealt exclusively with animals or
inconclusive studies. To his horror, none of the
articles spoke of cow's milk as the "perfect
food" we have been led to believe by the milk
industry. The main focus of these reports were on
intestinal bleeding, anemia, allergic reactions
in infants and children, as well as infections
like salmonella. Contamination of milk by blood
and white cells (pus) was also discussed.
Among children some of the common problems found
were allergies, ear and tonsillar infections,
bedwetting, asthma, intestinal bleeding, colic,
and childhood diabetes. Pediatric literature
confirms that milk is the leading cause of
childhood allergies. Ear specialists frequently
insert tubes into the ear drums of infants to
treat recurrent ear infections. It has replaced
the previously popular tonsillectomy to become
the number one surgery in the country.
Unfortunately, most of these specialists don't
realize that over 50% of these children will
improve and have no further ear infections if
they just stop drinking their milk. In adults the
problems centered more around heart disease and
arthritis, allergies, sinusitis, and the more
serious questions of leukemia, lymphoma and
cancer, especially breast cancer.
It Gets Worse
Fifty years ago an average cow produced 2,000
pounds of milk per year. Today, the top producers
give 50,000 pounds! How is this accomplished?
Mainly, via drugs, antibiotics, and hormones. The
latest high-tech onslought on the poor cow is
bovine growth hormone (BGH, aka rBGH). This
genetically engineered drug is used to stimulate
milk production, and according to it's
manufacturer Monsanto (creator of genetically
modified food and now animals), does not effect
the milk or meat. The FDA gave its approval for
the sale of Monsanto's BST product back in 1993,
but in Canada and Europe it remains unapproved
because of strong indications that it causes
cancer
Dr. Samuel S. Epstein at the University of
Illinois in Chicago in 1996 published a paper
arguing that IGF-1 (insulin-like growth factor)
which comes from BGH-treated cows promotes cancer
of the breast and of the colon in humans who
drink such milk. Epstein pulled no punches: "In
short," he wrote, "with the active complicity of
the FDA, the entire nation is currently being
subjected to an experiment involving large-scale
adulteration of an age-old dietary staple by a
poorly characterized and unlabeled biotechnology
product,BGH. Disturbingly, this experiment
benefits only a very small segment of the
agrichemical industry while providing no matching
benefits to consumers. Even more disturbingly, it
poses major potential public health risks for the
entire U.S. population," Dr. Epstein wrote. IGF-1
survives milk pasteurization and human intestinal
digestion, it can be directly absorbed into the
human bloodstream, particularly in infants.
It will be difficult for the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) to acknowledge that milk
from BGH-treated cows might be implicated in
common cancers. Historically, the FDA has
maintained a very close relationship with
Monsanto, the chemical company that spent a
billion dollars developing BGH. The FDA approved
BGH for cows in 1993 and issued regulations that
made it illegal to label milk BGH-produced or
BGH-free. Some of the FDA officials who approved
BGH and who established the regulations
discouraging labeling products as BGH had
previously worked for Monsanto.
In 1994, Monsanto sued two grocery sores that
labeled milk BGH-free, because the chemical giant
feared that, given a choice, consumers would
reject BGH-produced mlk. The FDA's anti-labeling
regulations (signed into law by a former Monsanto
official) were clearly intended to help Monsanto
succeed in this marketing ploy.
Sorry, There's More
I hate to tell you this, but the bovine leukemia
virus is found in more than 60% of dairy cows in
theUnited States! (In some areas up to 90%)
Unfortunately, when the milk is pooled, a very
large percentage of all milk produced is
contaminated (90 to 95 per cent). Of course the
virus is killed in pasteurisation--if the
pasteurisation was done correctly. However, there
can be accidents. One of these occurred in
theChicago area in April, 1985. At a modern,
large, milk processing plant an accidental "cross
connection" between raw and pasteurized milk
occurred. A violent salmonella outbreak followed,
killing 4 and making an estimated 150,000 ill.
And remember, 60% of these cows were carrying the
bovine leukemia virus.
What happens to other species of mammals when
they are exposed to the bovine leukemia virus?
It's a fair question and the answer is not
reassuring. Virtually all animals exposed to the
virus develop leukemia. This includes sheep,
goats, and even primates such as rhesus monkeys
and chimpanzees.
At Roswell Park Memorial Institute inBuffalo,
New York, ovarian cancer--a particularly nasty
tumour--was associated with milk consumption by
workers. Drinking more than one glass of whole
milk or equivalent daily gave a woman a 3.
1 higher risk over non-milk users.
A huge study showed that human breast milk in
over 14,000 women had contamination by
pesticides! Further, it seems that the sources of
the pesticides are meat and--you guessed
it--dairy products.
Two cardiologists from Conneticut (Oster & Ross)
identified an essential enzyme in milk that
destroyed one third of the atrial material in the
arteries of their patients. galactose, a milk
sugar. According to recent research, galactose
accelerates aging, particularly brain-aging, in
mice and rats. In some recent studies, galactose
is specifically used as an "aging accelerator" to
test the protective effects of various
supplements against it.
One particular protein, beta-caseine, found in
cow's milk, can trick the immune system into
attacking and destroying the insulin-producing
cells of the pancreas. There are 52 kinds of
antibiotics and 59 bioactive hormones found in
milk
But What About All The Calcium?
Milk is often pitched as a great source of
Calcium. It is not. Yes, it has a high calcium
content, but the body cannot utilize it, in fact,
consumption of milk actually leaches calcium from
the bones! Because the milk is highly acidic, the
body needs to buffer it with more internal
calcium than you get from the milk. The 10-1
ratio of calcium to magnesium found in milk is
insanely high and devestating to the body.
Got Milk?
The majority of us have been raised with milk and
dairy products and for many it may seem foreign
to not have it. Luckily, there are many amazing
alternatives available. We have soy milk, rice
milk, oat milk, almond milk, there are new
products coming out all the time. It may seeem to
taste a bit different at first, but I guarantee
after a short while you will start to love it and
wonder how anyone could possibly drink milk from
a cow. Are they mad?
I went though this about 5 years ago and soy milk
tasted weird at first but after a little while it tasted
Really Good! Now, my favourite is Almond Milk.
To your health,
Pueo
NotMilk Links:
* http://NotMilk.com/Kradjian
Did You Eat Your Superfoods Today?
The term "Superfood" is gaining a lot of popularity these days. Thanks to Raw-food pioneers like David Wolfe, the word "Superfood" has risen from the ranks of your average flashy supplement bottle and taken it's rightful place as "the most nutritional foods on Earth".
The benefits of eating superfoods are tremendous. With the lack of nutrients in our soil today due to: overfarming, harmful chemicals, and now the widespread use of GMO's (Genetically Modified Organisms), these superfoods play a vital role in maintaining our well-being, supporting our immune sytems, and revitalizing our bodies.
Many of the vegetables we eat today have less than 30% of the nutrients they had just 50 years ago. There are many diseases and adverse conditions that can be helped and overcome with the high level of antioxidants and essential nutrients found in Superfoods. Scientific studies are now documenting the important benefits. Many indigenous cultures have been enjoying the benefits of Superfoods for thousands of years.
Let's take a look at 7 of these Superfoods:
1. Goji Berries
Goji berries are one of the most nutritionally-rich fruits on the planet. They contain 18 kinds of amino acids and contain all 8 essential amino acids (such as isoleucine and tryptophan).
Goji berries contain up to 21 trace minerals (the main ones being zinc, iron, copper, calcium, germanium, selenium, and phosphorus).
Goji berries are the richest source of carotenoids, including beta-carotene (more beta carotene than carrots), of all known foods or plants on earth! Goji berries also contain vitamins B1, B2, B6, and vitamin E.
Goji berries contain polysaccharides which fortify the immune system. A polysaccharide found in this fruit has been found to be a powerful secretagogue (a substance that stimulates the secretion of rejuvenative human growth hormone by the pituitary gland).
Goji berries have been traditionally regarded as a longevity, strength-building, and sexual potency food of the highest order. In several study groups with elderly people the berry was given once a day for 3 weeks, many beneficial results were experienced and 67% of the patients T cell transformation functions tripled and the activity of the patients white cell interleukin-2 doubled. In addition, the results showed that all the patients spirit and optimism increased significantly, appetite improved in 95% of the patients, 95% of the patients slept better, and 35% of the patients partially recovered their sexual function.
The famed Li Qing Yuen, who apparently lived to the age of 252 years (1678-1930), consumed Goji berries daily. The life of Li Qing Yuen is the most well-documented case of extreme longevity known.
These Goji berries grow in protected valleys in million year old soil in wild and cultivated areas. The plants grow like bushes with vines that reach over 15 feet. The berries are never touched by hand as they will oxidize and turn black if touched while fresh. They are shaken onto mats, then dried in the shade.
A good daily intake of Goji berries is 10-30 grams (a small handful). Goji berries may be used as snacks or mixed with recipes or smoothies like other dried fruits.
2. Maca
Maca has been used by the Inca and earlier Peruvian cultures for more than 2000 years to increase endurance, mental clarity, fertility and sexual ability. It's known to reduce physical and mental stress and balances hormonal irregularities. Maca also promotes the growth of healthy hair, bones and teeth. Gives quick sustainable energy to tone the muscles of the human body. Today, Maca is used up to three times a day by modern Peruvian people from professional athletes to the elderly to give them energy and help recover from depression, addictions, traumas and disease.
Some of the other amazing benefits of Maca are that it helps: regulate the menstrual cycle, improve erectile dysfunction, stimulate and feed the endocrine system, improve fibromyalgia inflammation, reduce and improve thyroid imbalances and supports estrogen and progesterone production.
When you start taking Maca powder, I recommend taking only 1-2 teaspoons a day for the first couple weeks and be prepared for possible detox symptoms like feeling weak or mild dizziness as your body cleanses and strenghtens.
3. Noni
Modern research has identified several important and beneficial nutritional compounds in Noni. Studies have suggested an exciting finding: that Noni increases the efficacy of the immune system by stimulating white blood cells into "overdrive." Polysaccharide compounds (6-D-glucopyranose pentaacetate), which are found in the fruit, are generally believed to increase the overall killing power of white blood cells. Also, Noni fruit is full of many powerful antioxidants and compounds already believed to promote wellness such as: selenium (skin elasticity, skin health), xeronine (cell structure health and regeneration), glycosides (defense against free radicals), scopoletin (anti-inflammatory properties), terpine (helps the body detoxify), limonene and anthraquinones (antiseptic properties particularly for people with compromised or immune systems). Noni is also known to be effective in fighting cancer.
Newly discovered compounds found in Noni leaves have proven to be rich in flavonoid and other antioxidants that help protect cells and tissues from free radical damage. Tea made from the leaves helps to improve digestion, maintain normal blood sugar levels and eliminate toxins from the body. The tea also has antimicrobial, antibacterial and antifungal properties. Noni is also available in liquid form and has a very distinct taste. One way to improve the taste of noni is to add colloidal silver, this makes it a lot easier to swallow..
In Hawaii, Noni is known to traditional healers as the most powerful healing plant. Healers drink Noni Juice which is made by putting ripe fruit in a jar in the sun for sometimes weeks. It is also a common practice to wrap a sick person's body in Noni leaves and after a 3-8 hours the leaves turn from green to yellow. You can clearly see that the leaves absorb toxins from the body.
4. Purple Corn
Purple Corn is a rare commodity. Peru is the only country that produces purple corn commercially. Annually, around 12,000 to 15,000 acres are planted with non-GMO/non-hybridized purple corn.
The color of the purple corn comes from a group of chemical compounds called anthocyanines (from the Greek word Anthos: flower and Kyanos: blue). Anthocyanines are the largest group of water-soluble pigments in the vegetal kingdom. Within this group are the complex flavonoids called anthocyanidins that produce blue, purple or red colors. (This is part of the reason you're often encouraged to eat a variety of colorful foods.)
Colon cancer is the second most deadly of all forms of cancer. In Nagoya University, Japan, a group of researchers from the School of Medicine have demonstrated that the pigment in purple corn impedes the development of cancer in the colon.
Research shows that anthocyanidins like those found in purple corn encourage connective tissue regeneration, are anti-inflammatory and positively influence cholesterol. Anthocyanidins also seem to stabilize and protect capillaries from oxidative damage and have been shown to support healthy connective tissue, promote collagen formation and improve microcirculation.
5. Hemp Seed Protein Powder
Hemp seed is one of the plant kingdom's most concentrated, complete and balanced sources of essential amino acids (EAA's) and essential fatty acids (EFA's). Essential fatty acids are utilized by many of the body's systems to maintain proper tissue function and are also required for energy production, proper functioning of the nervous system, brain development and function, skin health and elasticity, digestive efficiency, normal cardiovascular function, hormone production, and efficient immune response.
Hemp seed protein contains all 10 essential amino acids, with 45-50% protein per serving, a well-balanced ratio of Omega 3 and Omega 6 essential fatty acids, and is a good source of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA).Studies have shown that GLA improves memory, and overall mental health, as well as reducing symptoms of skin ailments like eczema.
6. Incan Berries
These actually have three different names: the Cape Gooseberry, the Goldenberry and the Incan berry. They are larger than a raisin or Goji berry, yellow/orange in color, has a flavor like a sweet and sour lemon candy and are full of tiny healthy seeds. Cultivated in the Incan Empire, these Incan berries are packed with nutrition.
Incan berries are considered a good source of vitamin P (bioflavinoids) and are rich in pectin. Hundreds of studies on bioflavinoids have demonstrated they possess antiviral, anti-carcinogenic, anti-inflammatory, antihistamine, and antioxidant activities. They make a delicious, tart, and highly nutritious and exotic "raisin." They are high in phosphorous, vitamins A, C, B1, B2, B6, and B12. They are also extremely high in protein (16%) for a fruit.
7, Spirulina
Although Spirulina has nourished people in Africa and America for centuries, scientists rediscovered its benefits only recently. Offering an amazing array of vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients, this microalgae is 60% all-vegetable protein, rich in beta carotene and the rare essential fatty acid, Gamma Linolenic Acid. GLA is a Building block for nature's anti-inflammatory healing, an essential fatty acid..
Spirulina is nature's richest source of carotenoids, is high in B-Complex Vitamins as well as Thiamin, Riboflavin and Vitamin B-12. Rich in Iron, (a daily dose provides more iron than two cups of spinach) and a complete protein. In fact the richest source by weight in the plant and animal world. Sprirulina also contains many other phytonutrients and food co-factors like Super Oxide Dismutase (SOD). Scientific studies show remarkable health benefits in all areas of life.
Many people are starting to feel the amazing benefits of "super-charging" their diets with these powerful foods. More energy, increased vitality, healthier hair and skin just to name a few. In the East there is a much different view on medicine than in the West. Here, we wait until we get sick and then take something to get better (And in the case of many perscription drugs there are harmful side-effects involved in these "remedies"). In the East many people take supplements and the focus is on preventative action so that they don't get sick.
Superfoods can help play a vital role in preventing illness and encouraging healing and abundant energy. I recommend visiting your naturopath and getting tested for nutrient deficiencies. Many of us are lacking in certain areas and you will feel a big difference when your body gets "the right tools for the job".
Until next time, live vibrantly.
Jason Storm
Recipe: Jason's Super-Charged Smoothie
Blend:
1.5 cups rice or almond milk 1 banana 1 handful fresh berries 1 teaspoon Spirulina 1 tablespoon raw Cacao nibs 1 teaspoon Maca powder 2 tablespoons Hemp Protein Powder 1 tablespoon of Goji-berries (if you don't have a powerful blender, cut into tiny pieces)
Makes about 2 cups. Delicious, meet SUPER-Nutricious!
[Please note: While "Superfoods" can have many positive effects on your health, you may wish to discuss the use of specific fruits and herbs with your doctor or naturopath. Most, in moderate doses are completely safe on their own but your doctor can help you know if they can have any potentially adverse interactions with other medications you may be taking or any specific health conditions you may have.]
About the Author
JSun Storm is a Yoga Instructor and Teacher of Hawai'ian LomiLomi Massage. You can visit his website at http://www.learnhawaiianmassage.com/
The benefits of eating superfoods are tremendous. With the lack of nutrients in our soil today due to: overfarming, harmful chemicals, and now the widespread use of GMO's (Genetically Modified Organisms), these superfoods play a vital role in maintaining our well-being, supporting our immune sytems, and revitalizing our bodies.
Many of the vegetables we eat today have less than 30% of the nutrients they had just 50 years ago. There are many diseases and adverse conditions that can be helped and overcome with the high level of antioxidants and essential nutrients found in Superfoods. Scientific studies are now documenting the important benefits. Many indigenous cultures have been enjoying the benefits of Superfoods for thousands of years.
Let's take a look at 7 of these Superfoods:
1. Goji Berries
Goji berries are one of the most nutritionally-rich fruits on the planet. They contain 18 kinds of amino acids and contain all 8 essential amino acids (such as isoleucine and tryptophan).
Goji berries contain up to 21 trace minerals (the main ones being zinc, iron, copper, calcium, germanium, selenium, and phosphorus).
Goji berries are the richest source of carotenoids, including beta-carotene (more beta carotene than carrots), of all known foods or plants on earth! Goji berries also contain vitamins B1, B2, B6, and vitamin E.
Goji berries contain polysaccharides which fortify the immune system. A polysaccharide found in this fruit has been found to be a powerful secretagogue (a substance that stimulates the secretion of rejuvenative human growth hormone by the pituitary gland).
Goji berries have been traditionally regarded as a longevity, strength-building, and sexual potency food of the highest order. In several study groups with elderly people the berry was given once a day for 3 weeks, many beneficial results were experienced and 67% of the patients T cell transformation functions tripled and the activity of the patients white cell interleukin-2 doubled. In addition, the results showed that all the patients spirit and optimism increased significantly, appetite improved in 95% of the patients, 95% of the patients slept better, and 35% of the patients partially recovered their sexual function.
The famed Li Qing Yuen, who apparently lived to the age of 252 years (1678-1930), consumed Goji berries daily. The life of Li Qing Yuen is the most well-documented case of extreme longevity known.
These Goji berries grow in protected valleys in million year old soil in wild and cultivated areas. The plants grow like bushes with vines that reach over 15 feet. The berries are never touched by hand as they will oxidize and turn black if touched while fresh. They are shaken onto mats, then dried in the shade.
A good daily intake of Goji berries is 10-30 grams (a small handful). Goji berries may be used as snacks or mixed with recipes or smoothies like other dried fruits.
2. Maca
Maca has been used by the Inca and earlier Peruvian cultures for more than 2000 years to increase endurance, mental clarity, fertility and sexual ability. It's known to reduce physical and mental stress and balances hormonal irregularities. Maca also promotes the growth of healthy hair, bones and teeth. Gives quick sustainable energy to tone the muscles of the human body. Today, Maca is used up to three times a day by modern Peruvian people from professional athletes to the elderly to give them energy and help recover from depression, addictions, traumas and disease.
Some of the other amazing benefits of Maca are that it helps: regulate the menstrual cycle, improve erectile dysfunction, stimulate and feed the endocrine system, improve fibromyalgia inflammation, reduce and improve thyroid imbalances and supports estrogen and progesterone production.
When you start taking Maca powder, I recommend taking only 1-2 teaspoons a day for the first couple weeks and be prepared for possible detox symptoms like feeling weak or mild dizziness as your body cleanses and strenghtens.
3. Noni
Modern research has identified several important and beneficial nutritional compounds in Noni. Studies have suggested an exciting finding: that Noni increases the efficacy of the immune system by stimulating white blood cells into "overdrive." Polysaccharide compounds (6-D-glucopyranose pentaacetate), which are found in the fruit, are generally believed to increase the overall killing power of white blood cells. Also, Noni fruit is full of many powerful antioxidants and compounds already believed to promote wellness such as: selenium (skin elasticity, skin health), xeronine (cell structure health and regeneration), glycosides (defense against free radicals), scopoletin (anti-inflammatory properties), terpine (helps the body detoxify), limonene and anthraquinones (antiseptic properties particularly for people with compromised or immune systems). Noni is also known to be effective in fighting cancer.
Newly discovered compounds found in Noni leaves have proven to be rich in flavonoid and other antioxidants that help protect cells and tissues from free radical damage. Tea made from the leaves helps to improve digestion, maintain normal blood sugar levels and eliminate toxins from the body. The tea also has antimicrobial, antibacterial and antifungal properties. Noni is also available in liquid form and has a very distinct taste. One way to improve the taste of noni is to add colloidal silver, this makes it a lot easier to swallow..
In Hawaii, Noni is known to traditional healers as the most powerful healing plant. Healers drink Noni Juice which is made by putting ripe fruit in a jar in the sun for sometimes weeks. It is also a common practice to wrap a sick person's body in Noni leaves and after a 3-8 hours the leaves turn from green to yellow. You can clearly see that the leaves absorb toxins from the body.
4. Purple Corn
Purple Corn is a rare commodity. Peru is the only country that produces purple corn commercially. Annually, around 12,000 to 15,000 acres are planted with non-GMO/non-hybridized purple corn.
The color of the purple corn comes from a group of chemical compounds called anthocyanines (from the Greek word Anthos: flower and Kyanos: blue). Anthocyanines are the largest group of water-soluble pigments in the vegetal kingdom. Within this group are the complex flavonoids called anthocyanidins that produce blue, purple or red colors. (This is part of the reason you're often encouraged to eat a variety of colorful foods.)
Colon cancer is the second most deadly of all forms of cancer. In Nagoya University, Japan, a group of researchers from the School of Medicine have demonstrated that the pigment in purple corn impedes the development of cancer in the colon.
Research shows that anthocyanidins like those found in purple corn encourage connective tissue regeneration, are anti-inflammatory and positively influence cholesterol. Anthocyanidins also seem to stabilize and protect capillaries from oxidative damage and have been shown to support healthy connective tissue, promote collagen formation and improve microcirculation.
5. Hemp Seed Protein Powder
Hemp seed is one of the plant kingdom's most concentrated, complete and balanced sources of essential amino acids (EAA's) and essential fatty acids (EFA's). Essential fatty acids are utilized by many of the body's systems to maintain proper tissue function and are also required for energy production, proper functioning of the nervous system, brain development and function, skin health and elasticity, digestive efficiency, normal cardiovascular function, hormone production, and efficient immune response.
Hemp seed protein contains all 10 essential amino acids, with 45-50% protein per serving, a well-balanced ratio of Omega 3 and Omega 6 essential fatty acids, and is a good source of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA).Studies have shown that GLA improves memory, and overall mental health, as well as reducing symptoms of skin ailments like eczema.
6. Incan Berries
These actually have three different names: the Cape Gooseberry, the Goldenberry and the Incan berry. They are larger than a raisin or Goji berry, yellow/orange in color, has a flavor like a sweet and sour lemon candy and are full of tiny healthy seeds. Cultivated in the Incan Empire, these Incan berries are packed with nutrition.
Incan berries are considered a good source of vitamin P (bioflavinoids) and are rich in pectin. Hundreds of studies on bioflavinoids have demonstrated they possess antiviral, anti-carcinogenic, anti-inflammatory, antihistamine, and antioxidant activities. They make a delicious, tart, and highly nutritious and exotic "raisin." They are high in phosphorous, vitamins A, C, B1, B2, B6, and B12. They are also extremely high in protein (16%) for a fruit.
7, Spirulina
Although Spirulina has nourished people in Africa and America for centuries, scientists rediscovered its benefits only recently. Offering an amazing array of vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients, this microalgae is 60% all-vegetable protein, rich in beta carotene and the rare essential fatty acid, Gamma Linolenic Acid. GLA is a Building block for nature's anti-inflammatory healing, an essential fatty acid..
Spirulina is nature's richest source of carotenoids, is high in B-Complex Vitamins as well as Thiamin, Riboflavin and Vitamin B-12. Rich in Iron, (a daily dose provides more iron than two cups of spinach) and a complete protein. In fact the richest source by weight in the plant and animal world. Sprirulina also contains many other phytonutrients and food co-factors like Super Oxide Dismutase (SOD). Scientific studies show remarkable health benefits in all areas of life.
Many people are starting to feel the amazing benefits of "super-charging" their diets with these powerful foods. More energy, increased vitality, healthier hair and skin just to name a few. In the East there is a much different view on medicine than in the West. Here, we wait until we get sick and then take something to get better (And in the case of many perscription drugs there are harmful side-effects involved in these "remedies"). In the East many people take supplements and the focus is on preventative action so that they don't get sick.
Superfoods can help play a vital role in preventing illness and encouraging healing and abundant energy. I recommend visiting your naturopath and getting tested for nutrient deficiencies. Many of us are lacking in certain areas and you will feel a big difference when your body gets "the right tools for the job".
Until next time, live vibrantly.
Jason Storm
Recipe: Jason's Super-Charged Smoothie
Blend:
1.5 cups rice or almond milk 1 banana 1 handful fresh berries 1 teaspoon Spirulina 1 tablespoon raw Cacao nibs 1 teaspoon Maca powder 2 tablespoons Hemp Protein Powder 1 tablespoon of Goji-berries (if you don't have a powerful blender, cut into tiny pieces)
Makes about 2 cups. Delicious, meet SUPER-Nutricious!
[Please note: While "Superfoods" can have many positive effects on your health, you may wish to discuss the use of specific fruits and herbs with your doctor or naturopath. Most, in moderate doses are completely safe on their own but your doctor can help you know if they can have any potentially adverse interactions with other medications you may be taking or any specific health conditions you may have.]
About the Author
JSun Storm is a Yoga Instructor and Teacher of Hawai'ian LomiLomi Massage. You can visit his website at http://www.learnhawaiianmassage.com/
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This Purpose of this Blog is to give Information on How To Be a Super-Health-Freak in these crazy times! How to have a balance between work and rest, rest and party, tastes good and feels goods.. We're going to explore all different aspects of living naturally and supporting our Mother Earth to let us live in this divine garden in harmony.
There will be many articles on many different subjects. WARNING! Some of you are going to be shocked when you learn certain things... Be here now, the past is a thought, this moment is our time! What we do now is all that matters and at the same time without contradiction creating and envisioning our dream tomorrow..
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There will be many articles on many different subjects. WARNING! Some of you are going to be shocked when you learn certain things... Be here now, the past is a thought, this moment is our time! What we do now is all that matters and at the same time without contradiction creating and envisioning our dream tomorrow..
Let the games begin!
love
Pueo
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