Sweets not so sweet

Looks delicious! How do you feel after eating it though? Crappy. Eating sugar causes the raise in blood sugar levels which causes the pancreas to create insulin to bring levels down. This is a lot of work for the pancreas if it happens often, and overtime can result in insulin resistance where the insulin no longer brings down the blood sugar levels. This is the cause of type two diabetes.

A treat that tastes good and makes you look even better!

Superfood Antiaging Trail Mix for your sweet tooth and to keep you healthy and young! Goji increases the production of the anti-aging antioxidant called superoxide dismutase that protects skin. Goji berries are said to be an overall anti aging food because it protects the skin, eyes, and nervous system. It is also used to prevent gray hair.  It can boost testosterone production and help with erectile dysfunction and ward off senility. We also added raw Almonds for Vitamin E abd extra protein that helps skin, hair, nails and sugar free Lilly's chocolate chips plus pink salt for minerals. 

 1 cup sliced raw almonds

1 cup goji berries 

1/2 c Lilly's sugar free dark chips

1tbsp Himilayan sea salt

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Thefat that balances hormones

Remedy of the week, Evening Primrose Oil. This oil provides GLA (gammo linoleic acid) which is an essential fatty acid. It helps with brain function, inflammation, hormone balance and sexual health. Women can really benefit by taking 3000mgs daily to help with peri-menopause. It's safe and it's helpful for both men and women with depression. 

Sugar Addiction – 10 Reasons to Quit!

The average person consumes over 150 pounds of sugar every years. This sugar comes from candy, soda and desserts as well as the less obvious so called “healthy” shakes and drinks, condiments and packaged and prepared foods. We know that sugar is bad for your health, but you might not realize all the things it actually does to you!

 

1.     Sugar rots your teeth by feeding the cavity causing bacteria that live on the teeth.

2.     Sugar is often added to foods in the form of fructose, which is difficult for the body to metabolize and loads the liver with glucose. The liver can only hold so much glycogen, the rest must be converted to fat. Not only does this add body fat, but it also creates a lot of burden on the liver.

3.     Eating sugar causes the raise in blood sugar levels, which causes the pancreas to create insulin to bring levels down. This is a lot of work for the pancreas if it happens often and over time can result in insulin resistence, where the insulin no longer brings down the blood sugar levels. This is the cause of Type 2 Diabetes as well as other diseases.

4.     Sugar creates a chain reaction of insulin production which then feeds the growth of unhealthy cells leading to cancer.

5.     Sugar causes inflammation in the body, which is a precursor for cancer, heart disease and other diseases.

6.     Sugar causes increased body fat, even if you eat fewer calories in general. This is due to the overload of glycogen stores in the liver.

7.     Sugar is as just as addictive as abusive drugs because it causes dopamine to be released in the brain.

8.     Sugar increases heart cholesterol levels by raising triglycerides.

9.     Sugar causes major mood swings. Excessive sugar causes the release of cytokines that enter the brain and produce an inflammation response.

10.Sugar cause wrinkles and the breakdown of collagen and elastin in the skin by attaching to proteins in a process called glycation.  It also results in the deactivation of antioxidants that are supposed to protect against this damage, rendering your skin highly vulnerable to free radical and UV damage.

 

Nicole Carter

The Wellness Experience

www.mywellnessexperience.org

949-395-8002

Blueberry Vodka cocktail

I'm not much of a drinker, but once in a while is ok. If your on #sixweekslimdowm wine is off the menu! So, get creative with vodka and a bit of fruit and soda water. I like frozen fruit such as blueberry. A dash of stevia if you want it sweeter. #healthycocktails #moderation is key as always! Enjoy and happy first day of Summer break!! 

Raw Empenadas

Raw empanadas! These are made from a flax seed and zucchini "crust" and filled with spicy ground walnuts and cabbage.. From 118 degrees in Costa Mesa. Yum! 😋 #sixweekslimdown and #cleanandgreen friendly! How many colors are on your plate today?? 

Hemp Seed Pesto

This is going in my cuisinart and about to become an amazing dish of hemp pesto. I must sound like a broken record but I can't tell you enough how much hemp can help your body.  It's a great source of omega three fatty acid's and has very strong anti-inflammatory effects. What's on your plate today? Food is medicine!