A Blueberry Smoothie Makes For A Healthy Breakfast !
May 21, 2010 by tkahuna2
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In a busy household it is seen that generally it is the breakfast that many of us go forward and skip. Everybody’s’s in a hurry to get to college and work. An astonishing number of USA citizens skip breakfast altogether. Acup of coffee and theyare off. Here’s a great way to be sure everybody gets breakfast, one they can carry-out and which is packed with nutrition. A blueberry smoothie is mouth-watering and pretty. If Mom or father is disturbed with arthritis or simply needs to up the fiber content of their menus, this recipe will do the job.
Blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, cherries and oranges contain heavy amounts of fiber, as well as tons of vitamins An and C, known natural antioxidants which help ward off cancer. These fruits, especially blueberries and cherries contain antiinflammatory components, which can help relieve swelling with rheumatoid arthritis. So this blueberry smoothie is a healthy breakfast for all ages.
It so happens that these colors mix well for a sweet reddish violet to lavender smoothie. Use more blueberries to increase the the lavender effect, or even more strawberries for a more pinkish tint. You can change the mix as you wish, but use the same total amount of fruit for the right consistency. For a thicker consistency, add more fruit.
Use fresh fruits in season as possible , but frozen fruit works too.
Blueberry Smoothie
Cup each of blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and dark red cherries
One large orange, peeled
1 spoon of grenadine ( adds pleasant flavor )
1 quart of vanilla, strawberry or peach ice cream
( or )
one quart of plain yogurt, if you like
Mix it all up in the whisker and you are done. If you have lidded plastic cups and straws, you can pour each serving and hand them out as theyare walking out the door.
adaptations on this recipe include replacing two cups of orange, peach or strawberry-banana juice for the ice cream or yogurt. You may also substitute one of the Torani flavoring syrups, in your favorite flavor, for the grenadine. If youare using as an osseous rheumatism cure, the recipe above is your best bet.
Replenishing Your Body The Most WIth The Benefits Of Anti Oxidants
April 30, 2010 by tkahuna2
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Free radicals are made as spinoffs in our use of oxygen during metabolism eg. the burning of food for energy. They’re essentially oxidant molecules that are missing an electron and make an attempt to resuscitate themselves by targeting close by cells in an effort to recover this electron, possibly wounding enzymes, DNA, proteins and cell surfaces in the middle. This damage can mutate cells and change cell function, raising the possibility of many illnesses and prolonged conditions including rheumatism, diabetes, cataracts, cancer, coronary illness and stroke.
Free radical damage is implicated at the start of aging and its degenerative symptoms and diseases. As well as generated in the body, free radicals come from environmental sources like pollution, radiation, packaged foods, bacteria, viruses, fag smoke and UV light. Antioxidants work to offset the harmful effect of free radicals by giving up an electron and stabilizing them in the procedure. Though we produce lots of our own antioxidents in the body, food provides an essential source for these key players of our defense system. Minerals , vitamins and phytonutrients all have antioxidising properties. The commonest examples include vitamins A, C and E, selenium and zinc, carotenoids, flavonoids, co-enzyme Q10, alpha-lipoic acid and glutathione. As there are many differing sorts of free radicals in the body a variety of antioxidants are required to defend against them. Antioxidants function best as a team, with one another and other nutrient elements and phytochemicals, explaining why incorporating ahuge range of plant foods into your diet is counseled. Phytochemical groups like flavonoids and carotenoids correspond to the color, taste and smell facets of plants, so eating a rainbow array of plants and fruit can provide a various choice of these strong antioxidants. Anti-oxidant Rich Foods Foods particularly high in antioxidants include berries, plums, pomegranates, oranges, spinach, green tea, avocado, kale, broccoli, peas, onions, grapes and pure chocolate. Antioxidants and aging as we grow older, free radical levels rise and yet the body falls short in making mandatory amounts of antioxidants to meet this challenge.
As an example, cells generate more of the oxidants hydrogen peroxide and superoxide, yet levels of the imperative anti-oxidant glutathione needed to neutralize these decline.
‘I Just Turned 50′: Best Antioxidant Advise On Resveratrol Grape Juice
February 8, 2010 by tkahuna2
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Getting older is one of nature’s best gifts. If you look around you everything goes through the aging process. The plants, the animals etc. It is cycle of life. Now that you are 50 it is the ripe age of your life.
While you might be worried about things you can not enjoy anymore, you should concentrate on the possibilities that are open in front of you. Listen to what your friends and family say, the best of the life is yet to be discovered.
So called middle age crisis is just as normal as teenage depression. It is part of maturation cycle where humans go through stages of psychological adjustments. Looking at the positive aspect of every age is the most crucial way of appreciating every age obstacles.
Why many of people think being young is the most respected and well suited for everyone. Unfortunately, most of us forget that every age has its own benefits. For example, childhood is great for having the protection of parents, teenage years are great for finding your individuality, young adulthood is great for self achievement, adulthood is great for abilities, late adulthood is great for helping others etc.
While many people are concerned about getting older, they forget to realize that there are many things that can be enjoyed when a person turns 50! Just imagine how the life just opened doors for all the great things in the world.
How to keep feeling and looking younger:
It is simply achieved by using powerful antioxidants. Let’s look into detail why this process helps with staying younger.
One of the major body guardians are antioxidants. These agents slow down oxidation processes in our body. For example, when oxidation occurs free radicals will try to damage the healthy cells and antioxidant will prevent healthy cells by inhibiting the extra oxidation.
Let’s take a look at a new antioxidant called Resveratrol which can be found in red wine. While this ingredient existed for hundreds of years, scientists just discovered its benefits and are revealing it to the public. This antioxidant is produced by the nature and is part of phytoalexin anti-aging family. This ingredient was channeled by CNN, ABC and other television stations for its miraculous qualities.
Fortunately, following the innovative research, manufacturing companies started to produce Resveratrol supplements where one pill can replace 200 -1000 of glasses of red wine. Nonetheless be very careful because there are different types of Resveratrol that are not potent. I strongly suggest examining this product thoroughly before buying it. It will be worth your while because according to the research you can increase your life up to 30 percent.
There are no excuses for feeling old and out of service. Whatever it is in your mind will manifest itself. Stop feeling sad about getting older and enjoy the best of your life. Treat yourself to a nice vacation, spa day, dinner, wine, and the list is endless. It is up to you to take care for you health and keep yourself in good shape. To keep you energy levels high make sure to eat healthy meals full of antioxidants and vitamins.