Six Week Slim Down Promotes Anti-Aging

 In my  Six Week Slim Down we aim not only to shed pounds, but also to clean out our digestive systems of junk, help the body reestablish healthy patterns and also protect the body from disease and degeneration... AGING. Here's how...

1. WE GET ENOUGH PROTEIN

Protein is the chief building material of your body. Eighteen per cent of your total body weight is pure protein. For example, if you weigh 150 pounds, then approximately 27 pounds of you are pure protein that needs constant repairing, replacing and rebuilding-with more protein, of course.

If you were to analyze a single cell taken from any part of your body-a hair in your head, the tissue in your heart, the lining of your intestines, the muscles in your legs- you would find this tiny cell composed mostly of protein.

In the laboratories, nutritional scientists and biochemists have proved that a diet poor in proteins speeds aging in the human body. Protein foods are the main factor in prolonging youth for the past-forty group, and in maintaining physical vigor and mental alertness in the aged.
Several things start happening to your body cells as we hit and pass age forty. Biologists tell us that "aging is a matter of changes in your tissue cells." First, the tissue cells in older bodies are less elastic, less resilient, less able to recover quickly from fatigue and injury than the cells in younger bodies. Second, the active cells in the older body (especially those in your glands and muscles) gradually grow fewer.

2. WE DON’T EAT SUGAR AND REFINED STARCH

In Six Week Slim Down, we avoid sugar like the plague. According to Dr Nicholas Perricone; “Sugar is exceptionally damaging to your skin because it attaches to the proteins of collagen, causing collagen to “cross-link.” When collagen cross-links, it becomes stiff and inflexible, leading to the wrinkling and stiffness of old skin.”
Dr Nicholas Perricone also says: “Eating sugary and starchy foods shows up on the skin as a loss of radiance, dark circles under the eyes, the loss of tone, puffiness, an increase in fine lines and wrinkles, the loss of facial contours and increased pore size. These foods can also exacerbate acne, which is a systemic, inflammatory disease. I am not exaggerating when I say that sugar can rob you of your youth, health, and beauty.”

3. WE INCORPORATE THE FOLLOWING ANTI_AGING FOODS

Flavonoids are the brightly colored pigments found in most fruits and vegetables. When consumed, they have antioxidant properties and have been associated with improved lung function. We eat LOTS of these! You will see in my recipes how delicious it can be!  Eating 3 or more servings of fruit per day may lower you risk of age-related macular degeneration, the primary cause of vision loss in older adults.
Garlic can counteract the usual result of high fats in the diet and to help reduce high blood pressure.
Raw Cacao is the REAL CHOCOLATE in its purest form and has some of the highest levels of antioxidants of any known foods. We use this in many ways including brownies, chocolate dipped strawberries and chocolate pudding! 
Green tea contains natural antioxidant compounds know as polyphenols useful in fighting tumors as well as helping prevent and treat rheumatoid arthritis.
Vitamin D is also an extremely important vitamin when it comes to controlling the rate your body ages. Unlike other vitamins, Vitamin D is actually manufactured inside your body but only if you receive enough sunlight. Sunlight is necessary to signal the body to produce its own Vitamin D but remember that prolonged exposure to direct sunlight actually accelerates aging.
All of this is built in to the Six Week Slim Down program, and all of my WELLNESS PROGRAMS, all you have to do is follow it.
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Wellness From Love, Sex and Romance

As a Holistic Health Educator, people are used to reading my wellness blogs that cover things related to nutrition, foods, herbs, and essential oils and sometimes exercise. However, in honor of Valentines Day... we are going to get physical!

Wellness comes has many aspects such as emotional wellness, physical wellness, spiritual wellness, social wellness and even financial wellness.  However, health does not come from food and exercise alone!  One of the major sources of wellness that is rarely promoted is that which comes from SEX!

Although we all love it, we don't all get enough of it! Luckily, there are other areas of romance and relationships that offer health benefits.  Here are some of the ways to get wellness out of your relationships

1.     Love and Support – One article published in the American Journal of Epidemiology showed that men in loving relationships had less risk of stomach ulcers and also less risk of angina (chest pain)

2.     Hugging – Hugging someone releases the cuddle hormone, oxytocin. This promotes feelings of trust and bonding. Hugging also lowers heart rate, lower blood pressure; huggers have fewer feelings of stress and anxiety!

3.     Kissing – The lips have a lot of sensory receptors that make them very sensitive. Kissing creates intimacy by being so close to the person you are kissing, and by stimulating the receptors in the lips, much like the genitals!  Passionate kissing burns calories too, and reduces stress and the effects of stress. Kissing can create feelings of lust, love and attachment.

4.     Sex – reduces stress, promotes relaxation, improves the immune system. A Pennsylvania study found that sex one or two times a week improved Immunoglobulin A (IgA) by 30%! (Charnetski CJ, BrennanFX. Sexual frequency and salivary immunoglobulin A. Psychology Report, 2004;94:839-44. Having orgasms also increases heart rate similarly to cardiovascular exercise and releases stress reducing chemicals in the brain.

It should also be pointed out that if you are single, you could get many of the same health benefits by enjoying the plutonic company of others. Being around genuine friends creates a sense of belonging. The bottom line being, relationships are important for your health on many levels. Make the time and space in your life to nurture them.

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Curry for healthy gut!

My awesome friend Barbara flattery delivered this homemade curry dish to me. What a nice treat I'm so lucky! If you're not using turmeric yet you need to start! It is been used for balancing the body's natural  flora,which is especially important if you suffer from candida related illnesses. Turmeric root is a natural pain reliever or, anti-inflammatory, protects cells from mutating (cancer) helps with digestion and improves liver function. 

Eat some curry today!

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10 Reasons NOT to eat bread, no matter what Oprah says...

The reason to eat or not eat bread is more than just a weight loss debate... here are 10 reasons (there are more) why you shouldn't eat bread, and only 1 of them has to do with gaining weight! 

1. Increases blood sugar levels: Wheat contains amylopectin A, a type of molecule that is more efficiently converted to blood sugar than just about any other carbohydrate. After the consumption of wheat your blood sugar levels increase and in a matter of 2-hours you’re bound to be foraging through the fridge once again in an effort to satisfy your appetite. Wheat consumption puts the body through a series of highs and lows, where the body becomes stuck in a vicious cycle of constant hunger.
2. Bread is addicting: Researchers from the National Institute of Health discovered that the gluten found in bread tickles the brains opiate receptors eliciting a sense of euphoria when consumed. Meaning quite simply, the more we eat it, the more we want it.
3. Difficult to digest: Bread almost always contains gluten, a protein composite found in foods processed from wheat and other grains. Gluten is very difficult for the human body to digest and it requires a very strong acid in the stomach to process it. It can sometimes take as long as 4-weeks to digest a meal containing mostly wheat.
4. Nutritionally deficient: During the refining process, bread is stripped of its healthy elements including bran and germ. This means most of the vitamins and minerals are lost leaving you with nothing but a mucus forming, addictive slice of bread to butter your toast in the morning.
5. Bread Contains Other Harmful Substances: Most commercial types of bread contains sugars or high fructose corn syrup. Sugar causes many adverse effects and eating processed foods that contain it is likely to have detrimental effects on health.
6. Bread contains phytic acid: Phytic acid is a molecule that strongly binds essential minerals like calcium, iron and zinc, preventing them from being absorbed. Soaking grains before baking can degrade the phytic acid, which should improve the availability of minerals.
7. Mucus forming: Bread is part of the refined grain family joining other grains like barley, oats and rye all of which produce mucus in the body. Mucus is the body’s natural defense mechanism to protect our cells, tissues and organs from the harmful acid found within bread. While mucus forms as a means of protection it is not side-effect free. A build up of mucus often means the lungs and nasal passages become congested and digestion is hindered.
8. Breads (even gluten free) can cause weight gain – All breads that contain a grain are high glycemic, which means that it breaks down to sugar in the body and need to be burned off before you can use fat for fuel. The starches in bread get broken down quickly in the digestive tract and enter the bloodstream as glucose. This causes a rapid spike in blood sugar and insulin levels. Learn more about this is Six Week Slim Down.
9. Whole grain breads are not any healthier: Even whole grain bread usually isn’t made out of actual “whole” grains. They are grains that have been pulverized into very fine flour. Even though this process reserves the nutrients, it causes these products to be digested rapidly.
10. Bread can speed aging! Elevated blood sugars can also cause glycation at the cellular level when the blood sugars react with proteins in the body. This is one of the components of ageing.

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5 Foods for Amazing Skin!

We all know that eating healthy makes you look good. Healthy foods keep you fit, helps build muscle, fight off illness and make you sexy! Yes its true, certain foods make your skin look amazing.. So try adding these to your diet pronto!

1. Turmeric – Turmeric contains curcumin, and powerful anti-inflammatory that is considered to be one of the most useful and most powerful herbs used in they Ayurvedic tradition. Curcumin also kills bacteria in the body, as well as the fungus Candida Albicans and helps to rebalance the body’s natural flora.
2. Chia Seeds – Omega 3 fatty acids, anti-inflammatory, moisturize and fiber for detox. Omega 3 fatty acids give moisture to the skin and help to keep it pliable thus reducing wrinkles. Chia seed is also a detoxifying fiber, which can bind to toxins in the digestive system and help carry them out of the body. Too much toxins in the body can show up in the skin as acne, rashes and other skin disorders.
3. Whole Eggs - Egg yolks are also a source of biotin, a B-complex vitamin, which is needed for healthy skin and nails. The food is well documented, the supplement not so much [ University of Maryland Medical Center]. I learned something interesting here, that raw egg whites can interfere with the body's absorption of biotin, so better to eat it WITH the yolk. The yolk also contains lecithin, which is an emollient that softens the skin. Try an egg yolk beaten with some olive oil for an inexpensive hair mask.
4. Beets – Beets help prevent the signs of aging, helps with pigmentation such as melasma and clears acne. In studies, it was shown that the high levels of folates and antioxidants could decrease the depth and severity of skin wrinkles by 60%!  This is best accomplished by eating beets (or drinking beet juice)
5. Walnuts - The primary nutrients that make fish so good for your complexion are zinc and Omega 3 fatty acids. Increasing omega-3 intake can reduce dryness and inflammation. Inflammation can cause skin to age faster, and research shows that getting too little omega-3 may contribute to inflammatory disorders like eczema and psoriasis [source: University of Maryland Medical Center]. Dry skin should always be avoided because skin is more prone to wrinkles when it’s consistently dry.

Notice that all of these items are FOODS! You can never go wrong using real foods. Let food be your medicine!
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Time to get kids to eat healthy!

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Yes, it's true.... kids can be really tough to get veggies into!
If you have had trouble getting your kids to eat veggies, your not alone! Kids usually have a taste for sweet things, which usually does NOT include veggies. I suggest letting kids pick out their own fruits. Most kids love this, and you can have a lot of fun turning them loose in the produce section, or even in an Asian market!
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Instead of FORCING your kids to eat foods they don't want, give them to opportunity to make choices (but make all the choices healthy).  This creates a more relaxed environment for both parents and kids, and allows parent to still get nutrition into the kids. Get a CLEAN EATING KIDS MEAL PLAN HERE!

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Don't do a miserable detox!

Do you think you need to starve yourself and be miserable to detox?? Nope! While there are some changes that have to be mean, you can still have delicious food. It's all in the foods you choose. Every plant food has a purpose.

 "Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food" said Hippocrates...

 Clean and Green Detox is a plant based program that trains your body to release food addictions as well as stimulate the body's natural cleansing process! 

Introducing the five-week clean and green detox program! 

Five - weekly lessons that include 

1. detoxifying your diet- learning what and how to eliminate

2. detoxifying your organs using specific foods and herbs, 

3. detoxifying your beauty routine and learning how to make homemade skin care, 

4. detoxifying your home to learn how to keep your space clean and healthy and 

5. detoxifying the body through each and practices for complete cleansing program.

All 5 weeks with materials included is $120. Register now! Program begins Wednesday's Jan 27th 11:30am for 5 weeks (skip February 17th) @trainingcampfit 

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Using Foods To Detoxify The Body When people say they want to do a "detox" program or a "cleanse" it usually means they have been eating too much junk and want to lose weight and/or feel better. Poor foods often create poor digestion which leaves you feeling bloated and sluggish because your digestive system IS your body's way to detox. At least partially... Your body already has an internal cleansing system, its called the Excretory System. It includes several organs that excrete something that cleans itself and the body. So what are they? Lungs Liver Kidney Colon Skin So how do you foods help here? All of these organs can be affected by food. Most notably is the Liver and Colon. However all of these organs should be addressed and assisted for a true cleansing process. Even though cleansing and detoxification does NOT require abstaining from food, reducing of solid foods can help alleviate digestive functions temporarily, which gives your digestive system a rest and helps your stomach empty all solid materials completely. We are meant to run on food, and our body's clean themselves. Instead of fasting, perhaps a more gentle way of cleaning the body can be accomplished with specific plant foods, essential oils, medicinal teas and ancient practices. Learn how to use these at the first every LIVE - Clean and Green Detox program. Coming January 28th. The program includes 5 weeks of guided detoxification using the above modalities. See below for event details If you are looking for a more simple detox with an emphasis on weight loss, Six Week Slim Down, might be the one for you! Liver Detox Dandelion Greens Salad 1 bunch French Dandelion Greens 1/2 C. Cherry tomatoes, halved 1 hard boiled egg, quartered 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp lemon juice 1/2 tsp sea salt 1 tsp nutritional yeast. Toss all ingredients in a bowl and enjoy!

Water For Weight Loss

Does water really help you lose weight?? Yes, it actually does. Drinking water helps

1. Reduce appetite and cravings

2. Improve liver function (where enzymes are)

3. Helps to reduce water retention which is one step closer to the lean look

4. Helps you feel full longer

5. Improves digestion so you assimilate more and eliminate more.

How much water? Half your body weight, in oz. so if you weigh 200lbs, half is 100, 100oz a day. Yep it's a lot but you'll need it, especially if your taking Six Week Slim Down because you lose weight fast (fat stores toxins) 

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Help Others Find Health

Take care of yourself, then those around you. Good advice from the airline flight attendant! This is true, however once we get ourselves situated it's time to start helping others. There so many people that need help I need directions to get there health on track. Just look around you and you will see thousands of people that are overweight, have illnesses that need your help. Sign up to be a Wellness Experience Afilliate, it's free. Share the program with others and earn money. Simple. 

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6 Week Slimdown Intro

Your Nee Years plan begins today!

Today is the day!! Six Week Slim Down digital opens now! Time to get rid of all those bad habits and begin the new ones!! I'm so excited to share this project with you all finally! 

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