Latest reports about juices including apple, grape and orange juice show serious concerns. The concerns have raised eyebrows from studies looking at several types of juices used daily by kids having toxins in them. These juices used daily contain arsenic, lead and pesticides. Shortly after Dr. Mehmet Oz's exposure of suspected amounts of arsenic in apple juice raised a furor in the media and food consumer protection world.But, the concerns of juices didn't end there. Certain orange juice imported from Brazil began to make headlines about possessing dangerous pesticides. But, the concern doesn't end there either. Newer reports now look at grape juice containing lead. These studies have reported several brands having over the Federal sandard of 10 parts per billion of an allowable amount of toxic substance in a consumer product.The harm of these toxins include brain, heart disease as well as liver dysfunction.Discoveries reveal that some baby foods and products sold as childrens fruit snacks are also included in these exposed substances.
Also this week the FDA decided not to disallow BPA a dangerous toxin found in plastic bottle products such as baby formula bottles to continue.BPA is noted to cause pediatric neurological and developmenal problems and has been banned by some countries in Europe and Canada.
All of these concerns have occurred after a major Food Safety Bill was passed just in 2011.
The bigger long term question is what effects this may have on a growing population of targeted youth. What impacts will these exposures have on their personal health and the rising cost of health care in the future in general.
The need of prevention becomes evermore important . There are already concerns and documented obesity, heart, liver, diabetic , cancer and blood pressure problems in children who consume table sugar, aspartame, sucralose, agave, and high fructose corn syrup.
Label warnings may not be enough for parents to avoid exposure risks for kids. Investing in prevention and more organic based foods is important , but as food sources themselves may lack health nutrients adding vitamins to daily regimens is also important.
Monday, April 2, 2012
Thursday, May 19, 2011
A Natrual Way to Relax
We've all read about deep breathing as a means to help us relax, but other methods and natural products may induce that state. Kava kava, valerian root, chamomile tea, St. John's Wort, SAMe, Melatonin, and Tryptophan the amino acid and Casein from warmed milk may help you relax and may be a easy gentler means to defeat insomnia also.
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Friday, May 13, 2011
The New Food Model
For years the current food model has basically limited its view of foods to 4 basic groups, even though that is technically accurate it may not be complete. Foods explained as carbohydrates, proteins, fats and dairy are in some ways essential along with activity as the model suggests, but we must expand that view further. Metabolism , not the Gastro-intestinal system is the system that stabilizes all functioning to maintain health. To be more specific, it's cellular metabolism that is the place where the mechanics of a process bio-energetics maintains life.
The Food Model needs to address our new and modern generations understanding and awareness of alternative proteins such as Soy, Whey, Casein, and sources such as brown rice, chick peas, lentils, walnuts, and beans. It needs to show alternative carbohydrate and sugar sources besides sucrose and honey, but more fruits. It should include natural sweetners that are alternatives to table sugar such as Stevia and others such as Xylitol. There are other fats beside the unsaturated fats in many fried foods and red meats and the poly-unsaturated fats from plant sources. There are mono-unsaturated fats from olive oil and oils from canola as well. Our new Food Model must reflect fats that are healthy particularly the Essential Fats found in Omega 3,6,9 oils particularly DHA, EPA, ALA, GLA. The linonlenic acid and linoleic acids from flax, flax seed, safflower, black currant, evening primrose, sunflower, soy, peanut, borage oil, wheat germ and eggs are important alternatives .
But, the food model should also reflect "micro-nutrients" that are the essential building blocks of human life . This is how "cellular bio-fuels" are able to utilize and sustain nutritional balance and produce energy. These "micro-foods" or "nano-nutrition" include vitamins, antioxidants, enzymes(pro-biotics), and minerals(electrolytes). They are consumed as direct or indirectly as foods and need to be addressed in the overall model.
How can a food model be complete without "nano-nutrition" that are being put together and manufactured in the cell daily? They effect the biochemical processing to make foods available for the cell for metabolism when we are on auto-pilot, they act as biochemicals that can fight potential mutations that later lead to diseases such as cancer or heart disease . A an on a even more "micro" level, they make available electrons from atoms that "act" as nutrient fortifiers such as iron delivering oxygen or sulfur being carried in cysteine or vitamins aiding calcium delivery for bones, teeth and muscles.The trace element Chromium Picolinate helps stabilize blood sugar(this is not the hexavalent toxic form). There is the protein carrier known as L-carnitine which is known to carry and remove fat so it can be burned more efficiently as energy as well.
Another area that is not touched in the current foods model are herbals(roots, berries,cereals, teas). They were the first medicines and foods from a hunter-gathering society until the start of the 20th century. Many of the indigenous cultures still utilize them as the sole source of healing, but many a western drug laboratory will tell you that their research of herbs in the jungles of South America were the basis for many of their pharmaceutical products.Many organic herbal plants contain important sources to maintain longevity and balanced metabolism. Guarana from South America has an anti-platelet chemical to reduce clot formation, Ginko helps memory, Gynemma helps stabilizes blood sugar.
THE BAD SIDE OF NUTRITION
As nutrition is healthy there can be a bad side to nutrition or unhealthy forms of it. The "back side" is this unhealthy part that must be understood as well so as to avoid it. There are unhealthy fats such as the saturated fats that is causing the primary fat source leading to obesity today, but others include trans or hydrogenated fats seen in fat greasy fried foods. Many margarines , french fries, hamburgers and snack foods contain these fats. An associated "bad product" that is a by-product of this frying process especially with french fries is Acrilimide.It is known to be a potential carcinogen.
Are there bad proteins? Protein shakes drew a lot of concern and were associated with numerous health problems as a sole a sole dietary source for weight loss and needs to always to be carefully reviewed and understood. Some who are in a weight or body building program have resorted to creatinine as a means to build muscle mass, but be cautious with it as weight gain and redistribution of electrolytes might be an issue. However, healthier amino acid sources such as Branched Chain Amino Acids(BCAAs) may serve as a better source to help build lean muscle mass.
Some concerns have been raised about sources of soy proteins. The tip is to know your sources of soy. Fermented soy is healthier and also be aware of soy isolates which may be a concern . As a caveat the phyto-estrogen in soy acts as an inhibitor of natural estrogen which may give women protection, but ironically may be the cause of concerns for extra estrogen loads leading to health issues. Be aware.
In this new era everything will potentially be cloned, so that genetically modified organisms(products) to make meats particularly be in the markets. The "frankin-fish" that are being farmed may have some issue with it as we do not know its effects on the cells. But, other concerns for meats is enhancing their protein with growth hormones and estrogen. We still need to understand the concern of antiobiotics being fed to livestock as well as pesticides, insecticides and herbicides. We should be aware of irradiated foods or foods from irradiated locations as well.
What about bad carbohydrates? As there are good sources with fruits and vegetables there are also bad sugar sources. Most of them which are in question are "processed" sugars. The average American consumes up to 120-150 pounds of table sugar(sucrose) annually, but other sweetner substances are bringing more concerns than table sugar to the health of Americans today. These substances are found in soft drinks, snacks, and cereals that children are particularly fond of.
The American Academy of Pediatrics is particularly concerned about High Fructose Corn Syrup(HFCS) which appears to be the primary cause for rising rates of childhood obesity, premature heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes , liver disease and precocious puberty especially in girls. Another sweet substance is Aspartame which comes from a processed methanol-like substance. There have been reports it has been associated with several neruological disorders such as seizures, brain turmors and effects on cognitive functioning.Sucralose(the pink stuff) was discoverd accidentally as a pesticide agent. Need I say more. But, this are the things that we are sprinkling on top of our foods.
Even how we cook foods has grave concerns. Microwaving has the ability to denature protein. Overcooking to a burnt crisp not only makes more carcinogenic agents such as oxygen free radicals, but the National Cancer Institute studies showed how barbecued and grilled foods did pose a noticeable threat to our diet. When the fat portion on meats are cooked the smoke in it can contain Poly-Aromatic Hydrocarbons(PAHS) a known carcinogen to occur. But, when the meaty protein of chicken, steak, and even fish are overcooked their is a change in the meat substance creating a carcinogen known as Heterocyclic Amines.
The food model has to be broadened into a wider inclusive interactive model that can educate and demonstrate how these foods effect not just our diet , but our lifestyles.
Learn more from Dr. Wells book "Nano-Nutrition" on how to utilize the best and healthiest sources of micro-nutrients and bio-fuels for a more balanced metabolism and healthier lifestyle to prevent chronic illness.
www.nutrix360.com
The Food Model needs to address our new and modern generations understanding and awareness of alternative proteins such as Soy, Whey, Casein, and sources such as brown rice, chick peas, lentils, walnuts, and beans. It needs to show alternative carbohydrate and sugar sources besides sucrose and honey, but more fruits. It should include natural sweetners that are alternatives to table sugar such as Stevia and others such as Xylitol. There are other fats beside the unsaturated fats in many fried foods and red meats and the poly-unsaturated fats from plant sources. There are mono-unsaturated fats from olive oil and oils from canola as well. Our new Food Model must reflect fats that are healthy particularly the Essential Fats found in Omega 3,6,9 oils particularly DHA, EPA, ALA, GLA. The linonlenic acid and linoleic acids from flax, flax seed, safflower, black currant, evening primrose, sunflower, soy, peanut, borage oil, wheat germ and eggs are important alternatives .
But, the food model should also reflect "micro-nutrients" that are the essential building blocks of human life . This is how "cellular bio-fuels" are able to utilize and sustain nutritional balance and produce energy. These "micro-foods" or "nano-nutrition" include vitamins, antioxidants, enzymes(pro-biotics), and minerals(electrolytes). They are consumed as direct or indirectly as foods and need to be addressed in the overall model.
How can a food model be complete without "nano-nutrition" that are being put together and manufactured in the cell daily? They effect the biochemical processing to make foods available for the cell for metabolism when we are on auto-pilot, they act as biochemicals that can fight potential mutations that later lead to diseases such as cancer or heart disease . A an on a even more "micro" level, they make available electrons from atoms that "act" as nutrient fortifiers such as iron delivering oxygen or sulfur being carried in cysteine or vitamins aiding calcium delivery for bones, teeth and muscles.The trace element Chromium Picolinate helps stabilize blood sugar(this is not the hexavalent toxic form). There is the protein carrier known as L-carnitine which is known to carry and remove fat so it can be burned more efficiently as energy as well.
Another area that is not touched in the current foods model are herbals(roots, berries,cereals, teas). They were the first medicines and foods from a hunter-gathering society until the start of the 20th century. Many of the indigenous cultures still utilize them as the sole source of healing, but many a western drug laboratory will tell you that their research of herbs in the jungles of South America were the basis for many of their pharmaceutical products.Many organic herbal plants contain important sources to maintain longevity and balanced metabolism. Guarana from South America has an anti-platelet chemical to reduce clot formation, Ginko helps memory, Gynemma helps stabilizes blood sugar.
THE BAD SIDE OF NUTRITION
As nutrition is healthy there can be a bad side to nutrition or unhealthy forms of it. The "back side" is this unhealthy part that must be understood as well so as to avoid it. There are unhealthy fats such as the saturated fats that is causing the primary fat source leading to obesity today, but others include trans or hydrogenated fats seen in fat greasy fried foods. Many margarines , french fries, hamburgers and snack foods contain these fats. An associated "bad product" that is a by-product of this frying process especially with french fries is Acrilimide.It is known to be a potential carcinogen.
Are there bad proteins? Protein shakes drew a lot of concern and were associated with numerous health problems as a sole a sole dietary source for weight loss and needs to always to be carefully reviewed and understood. Some who are in a weight or body building program have resorted to creatinine as a means to build muscle mass, but be cautious with it as weight gain and redistribution of electrolytes might be an issue. However, healthier amino acid sources such as Branched Chain Amino Acids(BCAAs) may serve as a better source to help build lean muscle mass.
Some concerns have been raised about sources of soy proteins. The tip is to know your sources of soy. Fermented soy is healthier and also be aware of soy isolates which may be a concern . As a caveat the phyto-estrogen in soy acts as an inhibitor of natural estrogen which may give women protection, but ironically may be the cause of concerns for extra estrogen loads leading to health issues. Be aware.
In this new era everything will potentially be cloned, so that genetically modified organisms(products) to make meats particularly be in the markets. The "frankin-fish" that are being farmed may have some issue with it as we do not know its effects on the cells. But, other concerns for meats is enhancing their protein with growth hormones and estrogen. We still need to understand the concern of antiobiotics being fed to livestock as well as pesticides, insecticides and herbicides. We should be aware of irradiated foods or foods from irradiated locations as well.
What about bad carbohydrates? As there are good sources with fruits and vegetables there are also bad sugar sources. Most of them which are in question are "processed" sugars. The average American consumes up to 120-150 pounds of table sugar(sucrose) annually, but other sweetner substances are bringing more concerns than table sugar to the health of Americans today. These substances are found in soft drinks, snacks, and cereals that children are particularly fond of.
The American Academy of Pediatrics is particularly concerned about High Fructose Corn Syrup(HFCS) which appears to be the primary cause for rising rates of childhood obesity, premature heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes , liver disease and precocious puberty especially in girls. Another sweet substance is Aspartame which comes from a processed methanol-like substance. There have been reports it has been associated with several neruological disorders such as seizures, brain turmors and effects on cognitive functioning.Sucralose(the pink stuff) was discoverd accidentally as a pesticide agent. Need I say more. But, this are the things that we are sprinkling on top of our foods.
Even how we cook foods has grave concerns. Microwaving has the ability to denature protein. Overcooking to a burnt crisp not only makes more carcinogenic agents such as oxygen free radicals, but the National Cancer Institute studies showed how barbecued and grilled foods did pose a noticeable threat to our diet. When the fat portion on meats are cooked the smoke in it can contain Poly-Aromatic Hydrocarbons(PAHS) a known carcinogen to occur. But, when the meaty protein of chicken, steak, and even fish are overcooked their is a change in the meat substance creating a carcinogen known as Heterocyclic Amines.
The food model has to be broadened into a wider inclusive interactive model that can educate and demonstrate how these foods effect not just our diet , but our lifestyles.
Learn more from Dr. Wells book "Nano-Nutrition" on how to utilize the best and healthiest sources of micro-nutrients and bio-fuels for a more balanced metabolism and healthier lifestyle to prevent chronic illness.
www.nutrix360.com
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
What Makes Fish So Good
For a long time fish was taken only as a delicacy or for those of us on holiday. But, studies indicate fish are healthier sources of protein and micronutrients, too. The Omega 3 oil in fatty fish are high also in calcium. The higher protein containing fish also include salmon, mackrel, sardines and tuna. Tuna is noted for having high amounts of selenium which works as an antioxidant and helps cardiac functioning especially for those with heart failure.It has potassium that helps cellular electricity and helps reduce blood pressure.Tuna also has Vitamin D to make strong bones and Magnesium. While Herring has higher Vitamin B6 and Phosphorous.
Omega 3 oil has properties that reduce blood viscosity or thickness that causes the aggregation of platelets that make clots. It also reduces lipids or the fats in the blood. Omega 3 oil appears to repair damaged circulation to tissue by improving blood flow and reduce inflammation in the blood vessels.
Omega 3 oil has been indicated in reducing Parkison's Disease, Alzheimers and improving overall cognition for brain functioning.
Always be aware of your fish sources. Cold compressed fish are best for Omega 3 oil. Be cautious of mercury poisoning or PCBs(benzenze derivatives, and Poly-Aromoatic Hydrocarbons from oil and gas and toxic locations.
Learn more at www.nutrix360.com
Omega 3 oil has properties that reduce blood viscosity or thickness that causes the aggregation of platelets that make clots. It also reduces lipids or the fats in the blood. Omega 3 oil appears to repair damaged circulation to tissue by improving blood flow and reduce inflammation in the blood vessels.
Omega 3 oil has been indicated in reducing Parkison's Disease, Alzheimers and improving overall cognition for brain functioning.
Always be aware of your fish sources. Cold compressed fish are best for Omega 3 oil. Be cautious of mercury poisoning or PCBs(benzenze derivatives, and Poly-Aromoatic Hydrocarbons from oil and gas and toxic locations.
Learn more at www.nutrix360.com
Quick Alternative Protein Sources
We need proteins in our bodies to create strong muscles and help produce biochemicals that help in every cellular process. Typically the American diet contains high amounts of protein from meat sources particularly red meats. But, there are other meats such as chicken, pork, fish, seafoods such as shrimp, mussels, oyster,clams, squid and octopus as well. Some also are familiar with organ meats in their diet such as liver to make pate which can create high amounts of uric acids that leads to gout. But, red meats of themselves run the risk of high amounts of cholesterol , sea foods must be carefully selected depending the season in which you eat them in and being aware of toxic bacteria or chemical exposures they may harbor. Fish must be monitored for mercury poisonin particular. Pork must be properly cured and scanned for parasites.
But, other forms of protein do exist that can supplement your body to get exactly what it needs. This includes soy products such as tofu, miso, and natto. The Japanese community is especially familiar with these.
Casein an amino acid that comes from milk sources is another possibility. Any allergy has to be considered as does the product whey which can be used, too as an alternative.
Beans such as kidney beans, chili beans, black beans, garbanzo, black eyed peas, green beans, green peas, lentil and brown rice are other protein sources to consider.
Don't forget about walnuts, pecans and penuts or almonds as other sources to consider to obtain protein.
Diary products(lactoproteins) are another source , but lactose intolerance must be considered. With eggs there can be allergies to them as well, but the avidin and the high amounts of cholesterol makes this source less likely a first level source.
Learn more at www.nutrix360.com
But, other forms of protein do exist that can supplement your body to get exactly what it needs. This includes soy products such as tofu, miso, and natto. The Japanese community is especially familiar with these.
Casein an amino acid that comes from milk sources is another possibility. Any allergy has to be considered as does the product whey which can be used, too as an alternative.
Beans such as kidney beans, chili beans, black beans, garbanzo, black eyed peas, green beans, green peas, lentil and brown rice are other protein sources to consider.
Don't forget about walnuts, pecans and penuts or almonds as other sources to consider to obtain protein.
Diary products(lactoproteins) are another source , but lactose intolerance must be considered. With eggs there can be allergies to them as well, but the avidin and the high amounts of cholesterol makes this source less likely a first level source.
Learn more at www.nutrix360.com
Foods That Heal
We are finally today in the high tech world of biomedicine looking at how fruits and vegetables are not mere table decoration or party snacks. But, foods can have a potent healing potential to help us have a better metabolism, improve immunity, prevent cancer and live longer and stronger.
Several foods appear to contain more vitamins and antioxidants than others and make a difference in our daily lives by making a healthier lifestyle.
For example it has been known for ages particularly amongst women that craberry juice can help alleviate urinary tract infections.
Men today are eating more tomatoes than ever with the knowledge of the caretnoid called lycopen which helps relieve prostate symptoms and is beleived to help prevent prostate cancer. It is best to eat your tomatoes boiled to get most of the nutrient from it.Lycopene reduces both the risk of prostatic cancer and its spread. Lycopene may also be useful in the case of pancreatic cancer as well.
Studies at Harvard have also been looking into the protective effect broccoli has in preventing bladder cancer.Tufts University has looked at how watermelon, bananas and orange juice may help reduce blood pressure. Papaya juice appears to be a better nutrients source than orange juice in fighting gall bladder disease as well.
Green leafy vegetables such as collard greens contain lots of vitamin D and calcium for bones. Dark green leafy vegetables also have vitamin K which is good for clot factors which are made in the liver. These sources of Vitamin K include spinach, brussel sprouts and broccoli, too.
Learn more at www.nutrix360.com
Several foods appear to contain more vitamins and antioxidants than others and make a difference in our daily lives by making a healthier lifestyle.
For example it has been known for ages particularly amongst women that craberry juice can help alleviate urinary tract infections.
Men today are eating more tomatoes than ever with the knowledge of the caretnoid called lycopen which helps relieve prostate symptoms and is beleived to help prevent prostate cancer. It is best to eat your tomatoes boiled to get most of the nutrient from it.Lycopene reduces both the risk of prostatic cancer and its spread. Lycopene may also be useful in the case of pancreatic cancer as well.
Studies at Harvard have also been looking into the protective effect broccoli has in preventing bladder cancer.Tufts University has looked at how watermelon, bananas and orange juice may help reduce blood pressure. Papaya juice appears to be a better nutrients source than orange juice in fighting gall bladder disease as well.
Green leafy vegetables such as collard greens contain lots of vitamin D and calcium for bones. Dark green leafy vegetables also have vitamin K which is good for clot factors which are made in the liver. These sources of Vitamin K include spinach, brussel sprouts and broccoli, too.
Learn more at www.nutrix360.com
Super Food Sources With Antioxidants
Antioxidants work at the cellular level to combat the damage that free oxygen radicals do on DNA and other molecules that later lead to chronic disease or premature aging. Good food sources with these antioxidants include:
Stawberries
Blue berries
Cherries
Almonds
walnuts
Avocado
Salmon
Green Leafy vegetables
Dark Chocolate
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Oatmeal
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Stawberries
Blue berries
Cherries
Almonds
walnuts
Avocado
Salmon
Green Leafy vegetables
Dark Chocolate
Learn more about antioxidants and a healthier food model at www.nutrix360.com
Oatmeal
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