Want to lose some of that BLOAT?
For one reason or another, we might retain water. Kidney issues. A lot of exercise when your hot and eating a lot of x,y and z.
Here’s a simple and CRAZY good for you solution.
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Want to feel JAZZY!?!?!?
INFLAMMATION cannot live in a highly Alkaline bloodstream! And Inflammation cannot exist when our immune systems are healthy.
More and More we are realizing that Inflammation results in (Cancer, Heart Disease, Diabetes, Arthritis, Gout, Kidney Disease…) which plays a huge role in taking our vitality away from us and keeping is sick, tired and depressed.
If this is true, then what foods help contribute to keeping inflammation under control?
By eating a high alkaline diet and drinking highly alkalized juices actually helps our Immune System stay strong so it can naturally not only fight off viruses, infections but most importantly…fight off inflammatory diseases!
THIS is why it’s crucial we keep our juice intake highly ALKALINE in nature, but also our foods! Here’s a list of the top 10 Alkaline foods:
1. Spinach
2. Cucumbers
3. Celery
4. Almonds
5. Lemons/Limes
6. Alfalfa Sprouts
7. Asparagus
8. Apples
9. Garlic
10. Grapefruit
Remember, you can juice these as well! Also ALL LEAFY greens are highly alkaline, such as Swiss Chard, Kale, etc.,. INFLAMMATION cannot live in a highly Alkaline bloodstream. (source: Jay Kordich)
Want more help!?!?! I’m doing a FREE yoga/nutritious chat in July on pH. You will have the opportunity to purchase a simple kit to test your own pH. Simple. Cheap. $5.00
Super cheers, bk
Nutrition & Exercise Tips for Type AB Individuals
Less than 5% of the world’s population has Blood Type AB
Very rare, and the gentle offspring of Type A and Type B blood. This blood type has only been around for about 1000 years. Less than 5% of the world’s population has Blood Type AB. You combine the best and the worst of Blood Types A and B. Most foods that are bad for the Type A and Type B persons, are also bad for the Type AB person, with the exception of tomatoes.
The Blood Type AB person can tolerate tomato lectins well. Like Type A, you do not produce enough hydrochloric stomach acid to digest animal protein well, such as red meat and poultry, yet you do need some animal protein. Therefore, portion size is important, and with less frequency.
Be sure to take bromelain, a digestive enzyme derived from pineapple, to assist with the digestion of your animal protein meals. The best meats for you are lamb, mutton, rabbit and turkey. Also, avoid smoked and cured meats.
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Nutrition & Exercise Tips for Type B Individuals
Can digest all types of foods with ease
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- Tolerant digestive systems
- Cannot digest wheat products containing gluten very well
- Can handle dairy products
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Persons with Blood Type B have tolerant digestive systems, and can tolerate most foods equally well, with some exceptions.
They are the lucky ones who can digest all types of foods with ease. However, the foods they should avoid are corn, buckwheat, lentils, peanuts, and sesame seeds, as these foods will tend to make them gain weight.
Just like the Type Os, Type Bs tend to have a problem with gluten in wheat products and wheat germ, which can cause a drop in their blood sugar levels, causing symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Blood Type Bs who want to lose weight should definitely avoid wheat products.
Type Bs can handle dairy products okay, compared to the other blood types. However, easy does it; if you consume too many high-calorie dairy products, you will gain weight! If you get hypoglycemia after eating a meal, sipping licorice tea would be beneficial for you. It is not advisable to take licorice supplements, however, unless under the supervision of a doctor.
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Nutrition & Exercise Tips for Type A Individuals
People with Blood Type A were the original farmers and grain gatherers.
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- Fragile digestive systems
- Cannot tolerate animal protein
- Classic “vegetarian”
- Do not absorb Vitamin B12 properly
- Prone to pernicious anemia
- Usually lactose intolerant
- Feel good after calming, centering exercises
[/tie_list]They have fragile digestive systems. These people cannot tolerate animal protein well, and should be the proverbial, classic “vegetarian” of the human species.
They also are usually lactose intolerant, as well. Persons with Blood Type A should avoid animal protein and dairy products, and would do well with whole grains, legumes, fruits and vegetables.
Tofu and Hawaiian Spirulina should become the Blood Type A person’s best friends.
Tofu and Hawaiian Spirulina contains high-quality vegetable protein. Persons with Blood Type A do not produce enough hydrochloric acid in their stomachs, and that is why they have a difficult time digesting animal protein well.
This also gives them a predisposition toward getting stomach cancer, and should never eat smoked or cured meats due to the sodium nitrites in them. Animal protein and dairy products tend to rot and ferment in their digestive tracts, and the toxic bacteria backs up into their tissues and muscles, thereby causing digestive distress.
A lack of sufficient hydrochloric acid in their stomachs is another reason that persons with Blood Type A do not absorb Vitamin B12 properly from the foods they eat. Vitamin B12 is normally found in red meat, although B12 is also found in superior vegetable protein foods such as Hawaiian Spirulina, soy products and sea kelp.
Supplementing Blood Type A diet with Vitamin B12 and iron is critical.
This inability to absorb Vitamin B12 sufficiently from food tends to make the person with Blood Type A prone to pernicious anemia. Therefore, supplementing the diet with Vitamin B12 is critical.
Also recommended is supplementation with digestive enzymes such as betaine, bromelain and papain. Bromelain is derived from pineapple, and assists with the digestion of animal protein. Betaine will help to increase the amount of hydrochloric acid in their stomachs.
The best exercise for these persons is not the heavy, vigorous workouts, but more calming, centering exercises like Tai Chi, Hatha Yoga and golfing. These soothing types of exercises will relieve the Blood Type A person’s stress in a more beneficial way.
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Other foods to avoid:
| Meat & Poultry | bacon, beef, ground beef, buffalo, duck, goose, ham, hart, lamb, liver, mutton, partridge, pheasant, pork, rabbit, veal, venison, quail. |
| Seafood | anchovy, barracuda, beluga, bluefish, bluegill bass, catfish, caviar, clam, conch, crab, crayfish, eel, flounder, frog, gray sole, haddock, hake, halibut, herring (fresh & pickled), lobster, lox (smoked salmon), mussels, octopus, oysters, scallop, shad, shrimp, sole, squid (calamari), striped bass, tilefish, turtle. |
| Cheeses & Dairy | American, blue cheese, brie, butter, buttermilk, Camembert, casein, cheddar, colby cheese, cottage, cream cheese, edam, emmental cheese, gouda, gruyere, ice cream, Jarlsberg, Monterey Jack cheese, Muenster cheese, Parmesan, provolone, Neufchatel, sherbet, skim or 2% milk, Swiss, whey, whole milk. |
| Oils | corn, cottonseed oil, peanut, safflower, sesame. |
| Nuts & Seeds | brazil, cashews, pistachios. |
| Beans & Legumes | copper, garbanzo, kidney, lima, navy, red beans, tamarind beans. |
| Cereals | cream of wheat, familia, farina, granola, grape nuts, wheat germ, seven grain, shredded wheat, wheat bran. |
| Breads & Muffins | English muffins, high-protein bread, matzos wheat, multi-grain bread, pumpernickel, wheat bran muffins, whole wheat bread. |
| Grains & Pastas | white & whole wheat flour, semolina & spinach pasta. |
| Vegetables | cabbage (Chinese, red, white), eggplant, lima beans, mushroom (domestic), olives (black, Greek, Spanish), peppers (green, jalapeño, red, yellow), potatoes (sweet, red, white), tomatoes, yams. |
| Fruits | bananas, coconuts, mangoes, melon (cantaloupe & honeydew), oranges, papayas, plantains, rhubarb, tangerines. |
| Juices | orange, papaya, tomato. |
| Spices | capers, plain gelatin, pepper (black, cayenne, peppercorns, red pepper flakes, white), vinegar (apple cider, balsamic, red wine, white), wintergreen. |
| Condiments | ketchup, mayonnaise, pickles, pickle relish, Worcestershire sauce. |
| Herbal Teas | catnip, cayenne, corn silk, red clover, rhubarb, yellow dock. |
| Beverages | beer, distilled liquor, seltzer water, all sodas, black teas. |
Nutrition & Exercise Tips for Type O Individuals
Blood type O is the oldest blood type in the world.
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- Hardiest digestive systems
- Meat-eaters, need animal protein for good health
- Cannot digest wheat products containing gluten very well
- Digestive systems contain a lot of stomach acid
- Low thyroid and sluggish metabolisms
- Feel good after vigorous workouts
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People with Blood Type O have the hardiest digestive systems. They are the meat-eaters. Persons with Blood Type O need animal protein for good health, as well as vegetables and fruits. However, carbohydrates should be kept to a minimum, since the Blood Type O person cannot digest carbohydrates very well, especially wheat products containing gluten.
Type O Individual will do well on a high animal protein, low carbohydrate diet; and, dairy products should be kept to a minimum.
Persons with Blood Type O produce a lot of hydrochloric acid in their stomachs, and it is this great abundance of stomach acid that allows them to digest animal protein favorably. And, because their digestive systems already contain a lot of stomach acid, they should avoid drinking coffee, since coffee will cause them to produce even more stomach acid, and this tends to make them prone to peptic ulcers, especially if they are constantly under a great deal of stress. They should drink more green tea, instead of coffee.
Persons with Blood Type O tend to have low thyroid and sluggish metabolisms; therefore, they should supplement their diets with sea kelp and seafood to obtain natural iodine to stimulate their thyroids.
The best exercises for these persons are the vigorous workouts like jogging, power walking, aerobics, weight training, etc. The harder they exercise, the better they will feel. Get the heart rate going, and sweat up a storm to burn calories, alleviate stress and eliminate depression!
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Sea kelp (iodine)
Seafood: bluefish, cod, hake, halibut, herring, mackerel, pike, rainbow trout, red snapper, salmon, sardines, shad, snapper, sole, striped bass, sturgeon, swordfish, tilefish, white perch, whitefish, yellow perch, yellowtail. Red Meat: beef, buffalo, heart, lamb, liver, mutton, veal, venison; Vegetables: kale, spinach, broccoli. |
Other foods to avoid:
| Meat | bacon, goose, ham pork. |
| Seafood | barracuda, catfish, caviar, conch, herring (pickled), lox (smoked salmon), octopus. |
| Cheeses & Dairy | American cheese, blue cheese, brie, buttermilk, Camembert, casein, cheddar cheese, colby cheese, cottage cheese, cream cheese, edam, emmental cheese, goat milk, gouda, gruyere, Jarlsberg cheese, kefir, Monterey Jack cheese, Muenster cheese, parmesan, provolone, Neufchatel, ricotta, skim or 2% milk, string cheese, Swiss cheese, whey, whole milk, yogurt, all varieties and ice cream. |
| Oils | corn, cottonseed, peanut, safflower. |
| Nuts & Seeds | brazil nuts, cashew, litchi, peanuts, peanut butter, pistachios, poppy seeds. |
| Beans & Legumes | copper, kidney, navy, tamarind, lentils (domestic, green & red). |
| Cereals | cornflakes, cornmeal, cream of wheat, familia, farina, grape nuts, seven-grain, shredded wheat, wheat bran, wheat germ. |
| Grains & Pastas | bulgur wheat flour, couscous flour, durum wheat flour, gluten flour, graham flour, soba noodles, semolina pasta, spinach pasta, sprouted wheat flour, white flour, whole wheat flour. |
| Vegetables | avocado, cabbage (Chinese, red, white), cauliflower, white & yellow corn, eggplant, domestic & Shiitake mushrooms, mustard greens, olives (black, Greek, Spanish), potatoes (red & white), alfalfa sprouts, brussel sprouts. |
| Fruits | blackberries, coconuts, melon (cantaloupe & honeydew), oranges, plantains, rhubarb, strawberries, tangerines. |
| Juices | apple, apple cider, cabbage, orange. |
| Spices | capers, cinnamon, cornstarch, corn syrup, nutmeg, black & white pepper, vanilla, vinegar (apple cider, balsamic, red & white wine). |
| Condiments | ketchup, mayonnaise, pickles (kosher, dill, sweet & sweet pickle relish). |
| Herbal Teas | alfalfa, aloe, burdock, coltsfoot, corn silk, echinacea, gentian, goldenseal, red clover, rhubarb, Saint-John’s Wort, senna, shepherd’s purse, strawberry leaf, yellow dock. |
| Beverages | coffee (regular & decaf), distilled liquor, all sodas, black teas. |
Exercise Tips for Type O Individuals
More than any other blood type, O’s rely on physical exercise to maintain physical health and emotional balance.
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- O Individuals Respond well under pressure to vigorous exercise.
- O Individuals Need efficient metabolism to stay slim and energetic.
- O Individuals Need constant and intensive training program.
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O individuals are athletes. They have more physical strength, and needs exercise to release stress, worries, fears and anxieties. Doing so helps them better assimilate information more quickly later on. For an O individual, vigorous exercises such as hiking, bicycling, swimming and jogging are best—and a morning routine suits them well. If they will exercises first thing in the morning, they goes through the day calmer, more peaceful, and better at problem solving.
What keeps you upright
Did You Know: The dynamics and supportive properties of the human spine are provided by:
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- an intricate network of blood vessels
- countless specialized nerve endings
- hundreds of small nerve fibers which connect to structures of the spine
- more than 220 specialized ligaments
- greater than 120 individual muscles
- over 100 intricate joints
- 34 vertebrae
- 24 presacral vertebrae (movable)
- 5 sacral and 3-5 coccygeal vertebrae (non-moveable)
- 31 pairs of spinal nerves
- 23 intervertebral discs
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The human spinal column provides flexibility for movement, support for weight bearing and protection of nerve fibers. The spinal column surrounds and protects the spinal cord, which is the main pathway of communication between the brain and the rest of the body. The spinal column also protects the nerve roots and part of the autonomic nervous system.
The spine has three major types of joints:
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- synarthroses
- diarthroses
- amphiarthroses
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The vertebral column consists of 24 presacral (moveable) vertebrae
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- 7 cervical vertebrae
- 12 thoracic vertebrae
- 5 lumbar vertebrae
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The sacrum and coccyx are composed of fused vertebrae and are also considered part of the spinal column.
The cervical vertebrae are the most mobile of the 24 presacral spinal vertebrae.
The 12 thoracic vertebrae articulate with 12 pair of ribs. The thoracic spine is designed for a minimum of movement, thus providing protection for the internal organs.
The large stocky lumbar vertebrae are designed to support the weight of the body
Info By American Academy of Spine Physicians
Art by Andrea Schillaci
What is detox?
Detoxification is the process of removing toxic substances from a person’s body. It’s an everyday process. Minute by minute, hour by hour. When our body is working well, this process goes on without a hitch.
These toxins we need to get rid of aren’t just the bad crap from our processed food, etc. It’s also from the natural side product of metabolism. Detox shouldn’t be a mysterious word. Toxins shouldn’t be either. It’s just what it is.
Now you can put in LESS toxins. You can help your body do better with daily detox.
THE LIVER. I like to call it the aquarium filter. It does a big job. More on that later. Here’s the deal. You’re body can deal with a lot of abuse. You treat it well, you can push it more. You eat more fruits and veggies, you can deal more with the less than optimal food, or lifestyle habits, extensive exercise, etc.
But if you don’t make some educated choices, that filter gets REAL SMELLY and the fish start floating. Or you get sick. Or you don’t sleep well. Or you are always tired. Or your performance is lower. Or you get a disease of some sort.
I’ll be putting together a class on detox. How to make some changes so this becomes a way of life for you, without you really even thinking about it much. (it’s all about the poohs!) I can’t wait to show this to you. But lets start HERE!
WATER WATER WATER. Clean water. Just plain water. You can add lemon, lime, raspberries, etc. First step in this lifestyle change is to ensure that you are drinking 8 glasses of water a day.
If you have that down … more fiber. Next week I’ll send out fiber help.
Check out the smoothie recipes if you wanting to go a step further now. The super green one is GREAT.
Til later. Rock out!
Running Basics for Beginners
With cooler temperatures now is a popular season for running. Whether you’re an experienced runner returning from a season off, or you’re ready to start your very first running routine, these helpful tips will get you started on the right (and left) foot!
- Wear the right shoes
- Carefully choosing your sneakers will prevent injuries and frustrations, thereby boosting your running confidence right from the start! Your local running store can custom fit you for a pair of shoes based on your gait analysis, characteristics of your feet, and the shape of your arch.
- Find a running buddy
- Running with a friend makes things more fun and holds you accountable, so you’ll stay motivated in your new running routine. Partners can range from an experienced runner acting as a coach, to another beginner looking for encouragement. A quick search on Google also reveals that most cities have local running groups, if you prefer a social run!
- Start slow and steady
- There’s no need for speed in the beginning (or ever!) of a running program. Responsibly build up your distance to avoid injury or burnout. Remember that it’s okay to take walking breaks – use the tried and true “run-walk” method, “popularized by distance coach Jeff Galloway, a member of the 1972 Olympic team.” (NY Times)
- Set realistic goals
- To keep exercise enjoyable, find practical ways to fit workouts into your schedule, setting you up for success rather than frustration or disappointment. Just because you start a running program doesn’t mean you have to run long distances or sign up for a race. Avoid comparing yourself to other runners. Do what’s best for your body and your schedule!
Nutritional Benefits of the Avocado
- Basics
- The avocado is a fruit (not a vegetable) originally found in the Central Mexico region, which ripens after it is picked. There are more than 500 of varieties of avocado and it has been cultivated for more than 10,000 years. It is also known as the alligator pear because of its scaly skin. The outside skin and the pit are inedible, despite millennia of efforts (I mean, they are edible, sort of like gravel is technically edible). Avocados were first introduced to the United States in 1871, when Judge R.B. Ord planted three trees in Santa Barbara, California.
- Creamy Deliciousness & Nutritious!
- While avocados have a high caloric count (one avocado is 320 calories), the various nutrients and “healthy” fats make it a must-eat. Some call the avocado the alphabet fruit because of all the vitamins it contains. One avocado provides your body with vitamins A, C, E, K and B6, along with an enormous amount of potassium and “healthy” fat. Perhaps the biggest health benefit of avocados is that by adding avocado to certain foods, you can improve your absorption of nutrients. This means that when you combine other fat burning foods with avocado, you can improve your nutrient absorption up to 400%! Avocados can also reduce the signs of aging, regulate blood sugar and improve eye health.
- Good for the Heart
- The fat content of an avocado provides protection against heart diseases. Studies have shown that oleic acid improves cardiovascular health. Oleic acid is the primary fatty acid in avocados. Many people now take supplements in order to consume more omega-3 fatty acids to lower their risk of heart disease. Avocados are rich in omega-3, delivering 160 milligrams per cup of alpha-linolenic acid.
- Vegetarians and Vegans Rejoice – Protein!
- Avocados provide all 18 essential amino acids necessary for the body to form a complete protein. Unlike the protein in steak, which is difficult for most people to digest, avocado protein is readily absorbed by the body because avocados also contain fiber. If you are trying to cut down on animal sources of protein in your diet, or if you are a vegetarian or vegan seeking more protein, avocados are a great nutritional ally to include not merely as an occasional treat, but as a regular part of your diet.
- Logistics of your Avocado
- Here a couple of choice items to chew over. Once an avocado is picked, it takes between 7 and 10 days to ripen. Keeping it in the refrigerator will slow down the ripening process, while putting it in a paper bag with a ripe apple will speed up the process. Avocados have the highest protein content of any fruit. The first Haas avocado tree is still alive and producing fruit. Brazilians add avocados to their ice cream and Indonesians make avocado shakes (see below).
Bet You Didn’t Know:
On average, 53.5 million pounds of guacamole are eaten every Super Bowl Sunday, enough to cover a football field more than 20 feet thick.
To-do:
It’s time to start thinking of avocados as a regular diet supplement rather than a frisky Saturday treat. Get them into your daily diet in salads, on sandwiches or just plain. Start changing the way people view them and you will see more of them around.
Recipes:
Simple is Best! No fancy additions. No cilantro or tomatoes (or salsa!) or any of that nonsense – no Sir! – just plain avocado mashed up and eaten with some lovely blue corn chips. And that’s one of my recipes for you today.
Indonesian-style avocado shake
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