When I meet with clients on a weekly basis I give them a few simple goals to work on throughout the week. This keeps them from feeling overwhelmed and shows them that making small changes can make a difference! Here is one small change you can make this week for your health.
*Add 2 tablespoons of chia seeds to your morning smoothie for extra fiber, calcium, iron, vitamin C, magnesium, and good fats!
Copyright, 2014, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness LLC, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutrition and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.
This is a photo I took a few days ago of the dreaded cereal aisle in the grocery store.. I think it should be called the "cancer feeding" aisle!! Sugar feeds cancer cells and every single box is filled with this deadly substance! I cannot stress enough to stay away from this popular breakfast food!
In 1700, the average person consumed about 4 pounds of sugar per year. In 1800, the average person consumed about 18 pounds of sugar per year. In 1900, individual consumption had risen to 90 pounds of sugar per year. In 2009, more than 50 percent of all Americans consume one-half pound of sugar PER DAY—translating to a whopping 180 pounds of sugar per year! One gram of sugar equals 4 teaspoons of sugar! Think about it-your cereal box says it has 12 grams of sugar per serving.. that is 48 teaspoons of sugar! Would you sit down infront of the sugar bowl and eat that much plain sugar? Gross!! And most people eat more than one serving of cereal for breakfast!
Many people will say, “I don’t eat that much sugar.” The reason they’re wrong is that they’re not aware of the hidden sugars. Sugar is added to a high percentage of packaged, bottled, and canned goods. It also goes by many, many names. Additionally, refined wheat, rice, and other grain flours turn almost immediately to sugar once they hit your system.
So why does this matter? Sugar decreases your immune system function, is the primary source of obesity, and is the source of food for viruses, bacteria, and cancers. Research shows that cancer cells have 8 times as many receptors for sugar as they do oxygen. What this is saying is that every time you eat sugar, you are allowing cancer to develop and build in your body. With the massive increase in sugar con the rate of cancer has gone up exponentially since the 1700’s with 1 in 2 men and 1 in 3 women getting some form of cancer today.
Sugar is an addiction and part of a destructive lifestyle. While it may seem IMPOSSIBLE to avoid it, it’s not. As tough of an addiction as it seems, the craving for it also relinquishes quite quickly. Here is a great healthy alternative to your usual bowl of Raisin Bran or Captain Crunch!!
Grain-free "Cereal" Recipe:
Combine the following in a bowl-
*Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk or Coconut Milk
*Any type of berries
*Sliced almonds, walnuts, or pecans
*Chia Seeds
*Ground Flaxseeds
*Cinnamon
*Pure Vanilla Extract
Contact me for more great recipes and hidden sources of sugar!! 712.790.5883 or jackieamart@hotmail.com
Copyright, 2012, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or
Optimum Wellness MN, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or jackieamart@hotmail.com.
As a
holistic nutrition and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a
healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in
your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods
(relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary
foods (organic food and whole food) is.
http://www.optimumwellnessmn.com
Raw nuts and seeds are an excellent source of protein. They should always be eaten raw. Roasting alters some of the nuts’ beneficial qualities, and commercially packaged seeds and nuts are sometimes cooked in hydrogenated oils, which are full of unhealthy trans fats, and salted. It’s best to purchase your seeds and nuts in their natural form. Always store them in the fridge to maximize freshness and to prevent them from going bad. Nuts and seeds contain oils and can go rancid.
Soaking them makes them easier to digest and alkaline-forming. You can do this by placing them in a container and cover with one or two inches of water. The harder the consistency of a nut or seed; the longer the soaking time is required. Almonds require at least 24 hours, walnuts and Brazil nuts-around 6 hours, and soft nuts such as pine and macadamia nuts-2 hours or less. Most seeds you can soak overnight. The nuts and seeds will plump up as they absorb water. If you soak them overnight you should rinse them off before using.
Best Nuts and Seeds to Consume:
Almonds, Brazil nuts, Filberts, Pecans, Pine nuts, Walnuts, Chia seeds, Hempseeds, Pumpkin Seeds, Sesame Seeds, Sunflower seeds, and Flaxseeds!!
