Tuesday, 30 April 2013

DON'T LIVE TO EAT....EAT TO LIVE...


LIVING FOODS vs DEAD FOODS


Living foods look robust, healthy and alive. They have not been bleached, refined or chemically enhanced and preserved. Living foods are plucked, harvested, and squeezed – not processed, packaged or canned. Our ancestors ate nearly 100% live food, no heat applied to most = their better quality of life.

Living foods are fresh, whole foods such as fruit and vegetables, nuts, seeds, legumes, and grains. These are the foods that create a life of ultimate healthy without heart disease, stroke, cancer, obesity, and diabetes. These are the foods that will increase your energy, extend your life, and make you feel awesome!

Dead foods are the exact opposite as they have been altered to increase their shelf life. Definition of Dead Food: Any food with all the enzymes, many essential nutrients, killed by processing or being heated over 116 degrees. Anything pasteurized or irradiated is "Dead Food". They don’t have the necessary nutrition to sustain a quality filled life.

Life breeds life and Death breeds death. When we eat living foods the enzymes in their pristine state interact with our digestive enzymes and the other natural ingredients (vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, antioxidants, fibre and more) flow into our systems in their natural state. These living foods were created to cause our body systems to function at optimum capacity. The healthiest foods are "living" foods, which deliver the highest density of nutrients, proteins and plant-based medicines to your body.

Dead foods hit our bodies like a foreign intruder. These foods have had the life sucked out of them and chemicals (preservatives, food additives and bleaching agents) added to extend their shelf life which places a strain on the liver. Toxic man-made fats begin to form in the cell membranes and subsequently forms plague in the arteries. The body tries its best to harvest the tiny traces of good from these deadly foods, but in the end one is undernourished, overfed and overweight. Limit your intake of dead, processed food (white bread, instant white rice, chips etc. .). It enriches the food company’s bank account but usually constipates the body.

Don’t get me wrong, food is meant to be savoured and enjoyed. But certain foods can definitely take years off your life and cause you to get fatter. Don't Live to Eat, Eat to Live.

Let’s take a look at some benefits of Living Foods:
  •   Living Foods have proven themselves to be nature's helpers in the healing of many chronic diseases. These include: diabetes, migraines, asthma, joint pain, fibromyalgia, allergies, colitis, allergies, depression, anxiety, cancer and many more.
  • The Living Foods diet is the most pleasant way to lose weight without even feeling it.
  • With Living foods, watch your skin take on that healthy glow, eyes are brighter and your hair is shiny and healthy again. The aging process seems to slow down as wrinkles disappear and blemishes vanish. You will look and feel better than you have for years as your strength and energy leap to levels that only the youthful experience.
  • Eating live foods can save you money on such things as: your food expenses, vitamins, medical bills, drugs, and health insurance.
Some people may wish to make a dramatic change, however, we encourage a transition time to a diet that is 80 to 100% Live. We understand that changing diet can be challenging. This is why we encourage you to take it a step at a time. Decide what you want to do and begin to make the changes that will transform your health and energy.

If you want to be a healthy, vibrant, energetic person then take your feeding habits seriously! Invest more in Living Foods.


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Sunday, 10 March 2013

How DM affects your health



We have already stated that diabetes is a disease of high blood sugar. But do you know that diabetes can have ripple effects throughout your body?

The good news: Tight control of your blood sugar can reduce your risk of damage. Regular check-ups also can help prevent problems or can find them early, when they can be managed.

   Your nerves (especially in your feet)
High blood sugar levels can damage nerves and result in a condition called neuropathy. There are several types of diabetic neuropathy, but a very common type is peripheral diabetic neuropathy, which usually affects your feet. This condition varies from pain to odd sensations to numbness. In severe cases, it might even lead to amputation of a foot or leg.
People with diabetes are also at risk of circulation problems and infections. That's why good foot care—checking your feet for wounds, having a health-care professional check your feet regularly, and keeping your feet clean and protected is also important.


Your eyes 

 Diabetes is one of the leading causes of blindness. High blood sugar levels can damage blood vessels in the eyes and can lead to the growth of new blood vessels there. These new blood vessels are not as strong and can leak or burst. This condition is called diabetic retinopathy. Caught early, retinopathy is generally treatable with laser surgery, so be sure to have your eyes checked at least once a year.


Your teeth

 (Smile and say "ahhhh!" ) You should be doing that at your dentist's office at least twice a year. That's because your risk of developing gum disease is twice that of someone without diabetes. Remember: Gum disease can lead to tooth loss, and the inflammation that results has been linked to heart disease. So, in addition to tight control of your blood sugar, your best defence is regular brushing and flossing.

Your heart

 Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in people living with diabetes. In fact, people with type 2 diabetes are 2 to 4 times more likely to have heart disease and stroke than people without the disease. If you have heart-related risk factors—including high LDL (bad) cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, a history of smoking, low HDL (good) cholesterol levels, and high A1C levels—make sure that you and your doctor are working together to resolve them.


Your kidneys

 When you have diabetes, you also have a much higher risk of a kidney disease called nephropathy. In fact, 35% of all people undergoing dialysis for kidney disease have diabetes. As with other diabetes-related complications, a contributing factor is damage to tiny blood vessels in your kidneys from high blood sugar levels. A warning sign is protein in your urine, which your doctor should check for during visits. It's also important for kidney health to be sure that your blood pressure is well controlled.