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maisha-online · 6 months
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The Power of Spinach: Unlocking Its Health Benefits
The Power of Spinach: Unlocking Its Health Benefits #Spinach #Food #HealthyLife #Popeye #Diet #Cancer #HealthyFood #weightloss #Nutrition
Spinach, a leafy green vegetable with a rich nutritional profile, has long been celebrated for its numerous health benefits. Packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, spinach offers a versatile and delicious way to enhance your diet. Whether consumed raw or cooked, this nutrient powerhouse can contribute to improved eye health, reduced oxidative stress, cancer prevention, and…
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ladywellcare111 · 11 months
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Eating Quinoa After An Abortion For Fast Recovery
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Incorporating quinoa after an Abortion into your diet can be beneficial for fast recovery. Quinoa is a nutrient-rich grain that offers several advantages to support your body’s healing process during this time. Quinoa provides sustained energy to help replenish your strength and support tissue repair. The quinoa promotes healthy digestion and regulates bowel movements, which can be particularly…
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Eating vegetables has numerous health benefits, and incorporating them into your diet can have a positive impact on your overall well-being. Here are 12 benefits of incorporating more vegetables into your diet:
Weight management: Vegetables are low in calories and high in fiber, making them an excellent choice for weight management.
Improved digestion: Vegetables are rich in fiber, which can help improve digestion and prevent constipation.
Heart health: Many vegetables, such as leafy greens, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts, are high in antioxidants and have been shown to improve heart health.
Cancer prevention: Some vegetables, such as tomatoes and cruciferous vegetables (like broccoli and cauliflower), contain compounds that may help protect against certain types of cancer.
Better bone health: Vegetables like kale, spinach, and bok choy are high in calcium, which is important for maintaining strong bones.
Improved eye health: Vegetables like carrots and sweet potatoes are high in beta-carotene, which the body converts into vitamin A and is essential for maintaining healthy eyesight.
Stronger immune system: Vegetables like bell peppers, spinach, and broccoli are high in vitamin C, which can help boost the immune system.
Better skin health: Many vegetables, such as avocados, pumpkins, and sweet potatoes, are rich in vitamins and minerals that can help improve skin health.
Increased energy: Vegetables like beets and leafy greens are high in iron, which can help increase energy levels.
Improved brain function: Vegetables like spinach and broccoli are high in folate, which has been linked to improved brain function.
Lower risk of chronic disease: A diet rich in vegetables has been linked to a lower risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and obesity.
Longevity: Studies have shown that people who eat more vegetables tend to live longer, healthier lives.
Incorporating more vegetables into your diet can have a plethora of benefits for your overall health and well-being. So don't hesitate, start adding more vegetables to your meals today!
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femmefatalevibe · 11 months
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Femme Fatale Guide: Tips To Relieve Everyday Bloating
As someone who has dealt with chronic bloating for a lot of my life, here are some of my thoughts, observations, and recommendations. HUGE disclaimer: I am in no way an expert on this, a medical professional, nutritionist, or anything of the sort.
Especially for women, bloating can be a sign of gynecological issues (endometriosis, PCOS, hormone imbalances like estrogen dominance, and even a warning sign of ovarian cancer). So, if you experience constant bloating that doesn't get better with improved digestion, schedule an OB/GYN appointment ASAP to ensure that everything is okay on the women's health front.
Everyone's triggers are different, but for me, these are some of the common causes of bloating that I've noticed:
Lack of sleep
Stress
Eating too quickly or while stressed
Lack of movement/walking
Not drinking enough water
High-fat meals
Chewing gum
Carbonated drinks/alcohol
Here are some of my best tips, habits, and product recommendations to manage & minimize bloating:
Engage in a 1-minute diaphragmatic aka deep-belly breathing exercise in bed right after waking up and right before going to sleep (place one hand on the middle of your chest and the other in the central "hollow" area right below your rib cage)
Get at least 6-7 hours of sleep a night
Have a bowl of oatmeal (made with plain oats and water) with cinnamon and fruit every morning
Drink water before any coffee in the morning; Only having at most 16oz or one large mug of coffee before breakfast in the morning
Chew my food slowly, taking time between bites
Drink at least 8 large glasses of water daily
Take my Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D supplement daily (I love the Deva brand!)
Have avocados/use avocado oil as my primary fat source (I love nuts/nut butter, but they really bloat me, so find your trigger foods!); I've found a large salad with a romaine lettuce base, some veggies, avocado, and an ACV-based dressing works wonders to settle my stomach or steamed spinach with roasted root vegetables/potatoes
Use digestive enzymes when necessary (These digestive enzymes are my favorites!)
Take at least 30 minutes to walk/move around daily (Pilates, yoga, or bodyweight exercises also work)
Drink ginger tea or some herbal-based tea nightly (my long-time favorite is Bigelow Benefits Calm Stomach Ginger Peach Herbal Tea!)
Don't eat anything for at least 3 hours before bed
For trapped gas: Try lying on your stomach, engaging in the downward dog yoga position or fetal position on the left side, or doing an abdominal massage (rubbing in a circular motion from the right side of your pelvis up through your rib cage down and around the left side) all work well!
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heartfullofleeches · 9 months
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How to care for your undead lover.
A funny little blurbo I did about a guide on taking care of ghoul darling/reader.
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So - wanna bring back your soulmate departed from this world too soon? Wanna take home that cutie from the cemetery? Notice something off about your neighbor and looking for was to impress? Here are a few important tips to know before bringing your undead dear home.
Ghouls in our situation are the undead, but a little different from norm. Not as brainless as zombies nor soulless either. Ghouls are typically tired soul thrust back into its aging body trapped in a never-ending cycle of rot and decay. Their minds and bodies deteriorate at a rapid pace, but there are usually points in which their rotting stops and ways to prevent further deterioration almost entirely.
Like the living, Ghouls need to eat. While they will not die without a meal, Ghouls require sustenance to remain among the living and function as one of their own. Signs of a starving Ghouls are extreme tiredness/trouble staying awake, lose of memory and speech, uncontrollable sobbing, loss in muscle mass and flesh, biting, scratching, and more.
When unable to acquire the flesh that benefits them most - common brain foods are fair alternatives. Fatty fish, Beef, Chicken, Yogurt, Eggs, Leafy Vegetables, Berries. While these work for a time Human meat will always have the longest lasting effect. Many conscious aren't exactly comfortable with eating one of their own - or what used to be. Simply make sure that they aren't in the kitchen during meal prep and dicing the meat finely. Try to avoid wearing the same clothes as when you caught their dinner or the faint smell of blood may raise suspicion. You may notice your ghoul growing beyond typical human height if they are fed regularly and with a balanced diet of human flesh. This is perfectly normal
[Example A]
- A caretaker completely drenched in blood presents a human arm on a plate for their darling. The ghoul frowns - visibly uncomfortable.
Caretaker: Darling~ Time for breakfast!
Ghoul: N...no...
[This is wrong.]
[Example B]
- A well dressed and groomed caretaker presents an omelet stuffed with spinach and "mystery" meat, paired with a small fruit salad. The ghoul smiles
Caretaker: Darling, are you ready for breakfast? If you eat everything off your plate you can have a snack during speech practice.
Ghoul: kay!
[This is correct]
It is not wise to try an force a Ghoul to remember points in time. Their memory will come and go all depending on how well you feed them. Gently reassure them that you are their caretaker and rewards them for easy things like remembering your name. This will make your ghoul happy and more accepting of you. As their mind ails be sure to bath them frequently and stick as closely to their personal grooming routines as you can. It's best to style them the same as pictures closest to when they met their end, but if they express wanting to try a different hairstyles or look do not hesitate to comply. It will be a great bonding experience and staple you as someone they shouldn't forget when they begin to lose their head.
Lastly, be sure to give them lots of love. That's all for now, folks. Til next time.
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mariacallous · 4 months
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When you think of Eastern European Jewish cuisine, which words come to mind? Light? Healthy? Plant based? Probably not. Heavy, homey and meat-centric are more like it. 
Fania Lewando died during the Holocaust, but had she been given the full length of her years, Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine may have taken a turn to the vegetarian side and we might all be eating vegetarian kishke and spinach cutlets in place of brisket.
Lewando is not a household name. In fact, she would have been lost to history had it not been for an unlikely turn of events. Thanks to a serendipitous find, her 1937 work, “The Vilna Vegetarian Cookbook” (“Vegetarish-Dietisher Kokhbukh”in Yiddish), was saved from oblivion and introduced to the 21st century.
Vilna in the 1930s, where Lewando and her husband Lazar made their home, was a cosmopolitan city with a large Jewish population. Today, it is the capital of Lithuania but it was then part of Poland. Lewando opened a vegetarian eatery called The Vegetarian Dietetic Restaurant on the edge of the city’s Jewish quarter. It was a popular spot among both Jews and non-Jews, as well as luminaries of the Yiddish-speaking world. (Even renowned artist Marc Chagall signed the restaurant’s guest book.)
Lewando was a staunch believer in the health benefits of vegetarianism and devoted her professional life to promoting these beliefs. She wrote: “It has long been established by the highest medical authorities that food made from fruit and vegetables is far healthier and more suitable for the human organism than food made from meat.” Plus, she wrote, vegetarianism satisfies the Jewish precept of not killing living creatures. 
We know little about her life other than she was born Fania Fiszlewicz in the late 1880s to a Jewish family in northern Poland. She married Lazar Lewando, an egg merchant from what is today Belarus and they eventually made their way to Vilna. They did not have children. 
Lewando, to quote Jeffrey Yoskowitz, author of “The Gefilte Manifesto” was “a woman who challenged convention;” a successful entrepreneur, which was a rarity among women of the time. She supervised a kosher vegetarian kitchen on an ocean liner that traveled between Poland and the United States, and gave classes on nutrition to Jewish women in her culinary school. 
“The Vilna Vegetarian Cookbook” was sold in Europe and the U.S. in Lewando’s day, but most of the copies were lost or destroyed during the Second World War. In 1995, a couple found a copy of the cookbook at a second-hand book fair in England. They understood the importance of a pre-war, Yiddish-language, vegetarian cookbook written by a woman, so purchased it and sent it to the YIVO Institute’s offices in New York. There, it joined the millions of books, periodicals and photos in YIVO’s archives. 
It was discovered again by two women who visited YIVO and were captivated by the book’s contents and colorful artwork. They had it translated from Yiddish to English so it could be enjoyed by a wider audience.
Like many Ashkenazi cooks, salt was Lewando’s spice, butter her flavor and dill her herb. The book is filled with dishes you’d expect: kugels and blintzes and latkes; borscht and many ways to use cabbage. There’s imitation gefilte fish and kishke made from vegetables, breadcrumbs, eggs and butter. Her cholent (a slow-cooked Sabbath stew) recipes are meat-free, including one made with prune, apple, potatoes and butter that is a cross between a stew and a tzimmes.
There are also some surprises.
Did you know it was possible to access tomatoes, eggplants, asparagus, lemons, cranberries, olive oil, Jerusalem artichokes, blueberries and candied orange peel in pre-war Vilna? There’s a French influence, too, such as recipes for mayonnaise Provencal and iles flottante, a meringue-based dessert, and a salad of marinated cornichons with marinated mushrooms. 
“It’s hard to know who the target audience was for this cookbook,” said Eve Jochnowitz, its English-language translator. “We know from contemporary memoirs that people in Vilna did not have access to these amazing amounts of butter, cream and eggs,” she said. “Lewando was writing from a somewhat privileged and bourgeois position.” While many of these recipes may have been aspirational given the poverty of the Jews at the time, the cookbook demonstrates that it was possible to obtain these ingredients in Vilna, should one have the resources to do so. 
While the cookbook is filled with expensive ingredients, there is also, said Jochnowitz, “a great attention to husbanding one’s resources. She was ahead of her time in the zero-waste movement.” Lewando admonishes her readers to waste nothing. Use the cooking water in which you cooked your vegetables for soup stock. Use the vegetables from the soup stock in other dishes. “Throw nothing out,” she writes in the cookbook’s opening essay. “Everything can be made into food.” Including the liquid from fresh vegetables; Lewando instructed her readers on the art of vitamin drinks and juices, with recipes for Vitamin-Rich Beet Juice and Vitamin-Rich Carrot Juice. “This was very heroic of her,” said Jochnowitz. “There were no juice machines! You make the juice by grating the vegetables and then squeezing the juice out by hand.”
Barbara Kirshenblatt-Gimblett, a Jewish scholar and Jewish cookbook collector, describes Lewando as “witty.” “She is showing us,” she said, “that once you eliminate meat and fish, you still have an enormous range of foods you can prepare.” Lewando is about “being creative, imaginative and innovative both with traditional dishes and with what she is introducing that is remote from the traditional repertoire.” She does that in unexpected ways. Her milchig (dairy) matzah balls, for example, have an elegance and lightness to them. She instructs the reader to make a meringue with egg whites, fold in the yolks, then combine with matzah meal, melted butter and hot water. Her sauerkraut salad includes porcini mushrooms. One of her kugels combines cauliflower, apples, sliced almonds and candied orange peel.
There is much that, through contemporary eyes, is missing in “The Vilna Vegetarian Cookbook.” The recipes do not give step-by-step instructions; rather you will find general directions. Heating instructions are vague, ranging from a “not-too-hot-oven” to a “warm oven” to a “hot oven.” Lewando assumes the reader’s familiarity with the kitchen that today’s cookbook writer would not. 
Lewando and her husband were listed in the 1941 census of the Vilna Ghetto but not in the census of 1942. It is believed that they both died or were killed while attempting to escape. “She really was a visionary,” said Jochnowitz. “It is an unbearable tragedy that she did not live to see the future that she predicted and helped to bring about.”But in cooking her recipes, said Yoskowitz, as dated and incomplete as some of them may be, the conversation between then and now continues.
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romanarose · 6 months
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Please Don’t Go?
Santiago Garcia x Gn!reader
Summary: You beg Santi not to leave for work.
Warnings: Extremely depressed reader, Santi worries they might be a danger to themself. Eating problems but not for weight loss, more appetite loss. References to concerns of self harm in some way. Proceed with caution.
Immersability: reader is gender neutral so you can imagine fem, masc, non binary etc. but I generally write fem so if I mess up on pronouns or something lmk. Santi can carry reader.
AN: Written on my phone bc I’m having a time rn and just wanna lay in bed and think of Santiago. Writing will probably sound worse than my usual bullshit.
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Santi had been forced hit snooze 6 times already. You wouldn’t let him leave.
He knew you’d been struggling, and nothing he could do seemed to help. You didn’t respond to anything he tried. He couldn’t get you to go for a walk; the only time you went outside was when he picked you up and took you. Hell, he’d bought and assembled a porch swing just so that you could stay attached to him since you would not let go.
You weren’t eating. He tried cooking home made, he tried ordering your favorites, he even tried getting you desert for dinner just so you’d eat something. In the end he had to threaten to take you to the hospital if you didn’t at least choke down a few bites per meal; Santiago tried his best to make the most nutritious food he could. Soon enough he figured out you’d eat smoothies, and put all the powders, spinach, and super fruits he could get his hands on as well as nutrition shakes. It was better than nothing.
You only washed when he drew you a bath or showered with you.
You didn’t do any of your crafts you enjoyed.
You didn’t laugh at your shows or read books or listen to podcasts.
You weren’t you.
The benefit of consulting is he could do a lot of work at home, which he did so he could help care for you…. But there was another reason. He was scared to leave you alone.
He frequently texted, called when he could, and if you didn’t answer he asked Frankie Ben or Will to check in. They usually found you catatonically watching mindless TV in a daze.
It was getting worse.
“Hey baby, I need to get going, okay? I can get ready in the room if you want…” Santiago attempted to get up, but you caught his hand. With sad, already tearful eyes at 7 AM, you look up at him where he sat.
“Please don’t go?”
“Mi amor I have to… I have a presentation to do….”
He watched your lip quiver, letting go of his hand and sliding it back under the covers and look away from him, dejected.
“Okay.” You were closing off from him.
“I love you.” He said, again and again and again as he dressed, brushed his teeth, made breakfast and placed a breakfast sandwich in front of you, but only short responses. You weren’t mad. If you were mad, he could handle it… but your were sad, and that hurt him, so, so much. He’d hid all the sharp knives, razors, belts, anything he thinks might be a danger to you, but he didn’t feel right leaving. His gut told he couldn’t go…
Santiago called his boss, an old army pal of his. “Hey man… listen I uh… I’m not feeling good, can Will do the presentation? I can send him over the notes and-“
“No one knows it better than you, Pope. C’mon, you’ve been working on this for months, what’s wrong?”
“I just uhhh I have a cold, that’s all.”
“That’s not it, is it?”
Damn him. He knew Santi too well. “No, it’s not.” Santi explained it, how badly you were doing and how worried he was. That gut feeling.
His boss listened. “Do you think you can come in for just the presentation?”
“Yeah, yeah man I can do that.” Benny could come over for those two hours, keep you company.
“Okay, just come in at noon and then talk to me, we’ll see if we can’t get you some time off for this. After this project is done, me and Will can take on some of your duties.
“I appreciate it I do, but I don’t want you guys to have to-“
“Pope, your family is sick, it’s doesn’t matter that it’s mental. They need you. You’d do the same for us.”
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When Santi came back into the room, he found you softly crying and promptly climbed back into bed after kicking off his shoes. Santiago pulled you into his arms and held you close as you cried… softly, he cried with you. He was worried, so fucking worried.
“It’s gonna be okay, sweetheart… it’ll be okay. I’m gonna take care of you. Whatever you need, I’m here… but baby?” With a gentle hand, Santi tilted your face up too look at him. He really was so, so handsome. Dark skin, sharp jaw, and normal steely eyes wet with worry. “We need to get you help, okay? We need to get you in with a psych. We can’t do this alone.”
You consider for a moment before burrying your head into his chest. “Okay.”
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Idk I’m in a mood.
Started writing this, roommate came home and tried talking to me, I was already trying not to cry so she asked me if I was okay which naturally made me cry. I’ve never cried in front of her before so I think she was surprised but gave me a really nice hug.
No tag list bc I’m on my phone and tired but I’ll rb tomorrow with the tag list if I find the energy
Love y’all, please take care of yourselves.
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glow-skincare · 2 years
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Great Skin from Within: A Guide to Clearing Your Skin With Food 
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In order to have great skin you have to take care of it not only from the outside but from within. So what do I mean by this? Taking care of your skin from within means that you must nourish your body with healthy food. Diets filled with fried foods and foods with too much sugar can cause breakouts, redness, excessive dryness or oiliness, etc. This doesn’t mean that you have to give up your favorite foods, you can still enjoy your favorite snacks in moderation. Here are some great foods to add to your diet that will help you get clear, healthy skin in no time! 
Omega 3 Fatty Acids 
These fatty acids help your skin stay hydrated and also help preserve collagen in your skin which keeps it supple, firm, and more youthful. These acids can also smooth dry, flaky skin. 
The best source for omega-3 fatty acids are fish like salmon, tuna, and mackerel
Flaxseeds and chia seeds- add ground flax seeds to smoothies and shakes or try making a delicious chia seed pudding 
Soybeans- tofu 
Walnuts- add to oatmeal, smoothies, cereal  
Antioxidants 
Foods rich in antioxidants can reduce the risk of many diseases, help clear your skin, and boost your overall health. Try incorporating some of these delicious foods in your diet: 
Fruits such as peaches, cherries, apples, watermelon, papaya 
All berries, especially blueberries 
Vegetables such as carrots, dark leafy greens, broccoli, artichokes 
Green tea 
Now that you know more about what foods can help you achieve clear, glowy skin, let’s dive into some easy recipes. 
Green Smoothie Recipe
This smoothie is filled with amazing ingredients that can boost your overall health and clear your skin. 
2 cups of spinach
1 cup of almond milk 
½ cup of plain greek yogurt 
½  cup of strawberries 
½ blueberries 
½ banana 
¼ cup of walnuts 
Blend it all up, pour the smoothie into your favorite cup, and enjoy :)
The Best Chia Seed Pudding 
Chia seeds have so many amazing benefits. They are filled with omega-3 fatty acids, they can aid in digestion, and help clear up your skin. My favorite way to add more chia seeds to my diet is to make a chia seed pudding. Here is the recipe: 
2 tbsp. Chia seeds 
½ of almond or any milky of your choice 
1 tsp. of honey or any sweetener you like 
Whatever toppings you like I like adding strawberries, blueberries, and bananas 
Pour the chia seeds, milk, and sweetener into a container and mix until well combined. Then let it rest for a few minutes before mixing everything together one more time. Add your favorite toppings and you are ready to enjoy a delicious breakfast! 
Key Takeaways
Remember that having a great skin care routine that works for you is only one part of the process to getting clear, glowy skin. You must also take care of your diet and health. You don’t have to eat sad looking salads to get clear skin, eat whatever foods you like that will nourish your body and keep you healthy.
Like and follow if you enjoy my content and feel free to message me if you have any questions! 
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healthy-liiviing · 1 month
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Top 10 Healthy Foods for Your Diet
In a world inundated with fad diets and conflicting nutritional advice, finding the right foods to fuel your body can feel like navigating a maze. But fear not! We've compiled a list of the top 10 healthy foods that will not only nourish your body but also tantalize your taste buds. Say goodbye to confusion and hello to delicious, nutritious eating!
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Avocados Avocados are not only delicious but also incredibly nutritious due to their high content of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, fiber, potassium, and vitamins C, E, and K. They can be enjoyed in various ways, such as smashed on toast, whipped into guacamole, or sliced onto salads, making them a versatile addition to any meal.
Berries Berries, including strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries, are not only nature's sweet treat but also packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and fiber. Adding berries to your diet can have various health benefits, including boosting brain health, supporting heart health, and aiding in weight management. They can be enjoyed fresh, frozen, or blended into smoothies for a refreshing burst of goodness.
Leafy Greens Leafy greens like spinach, kale, Swiss chard, and arugula are nutrient-dense and offer a myriad of health benefits due to their high content of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. These benefits include improved digestion, enhanced immunity, and reduced risk of chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes. Leafy greens can be incorporated into your diet by tossing them into salads, sautéing with garlic, or blending into green smoothies.
Salmon Salmon is a nutritional powerhouse rich in omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and vitamin D, making it beneficial for heart health and brain function. It also has anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Salmon can be enjoyed grilled, baked, or broiled, offering a delicious way to reap its numerous health benefits.
Nuts and Seeds Nuts and seeds, including almonds, walnuts, chia seeds, and flaxseeds, are rich in healthy fats, protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, making them a nutritious snack. Snacking on nuts and seeds can help curb hunger, stabilize blood sugar levels, and promote heart health. They can be sprinkled on salads, added to oatmeal, or enjoyed straight out of the bag for a satisfying and nutritious snack.
Whole Grains Whole grains like quinoa, brown rice, oats, and barley are packed with fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, providing sustained energy and supporting digestive health. They can also help lower cholesterol levels and are a smart choice for overall health whether as a side dish, in soups and stews, or as a breakfast staple.
Greek Yogurt Greek yogurt is rich in probiotics, calcium, and B vitamins, making it excellent for gut health and bone health. It can be enjoyed plain or mixed with fruit and honey for a sweet treat, and is a versatile ingredient that belongs in every healthy diet, whether as a breakfast staple, a creamy topping for tacos, or a base for creamy dressings.
Beans and Legumes Beans and legumes like black beans, chickpeas, lentils, or kidney beans are loaded with protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, making them perfect for soups, salads, stews, and dips. Incorporating them into your diet can help promote satiety, stabilize blood sugar levels, and support digestive health.
Sweet Potatoes Sweet potatoes are packed with fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants, particularly rich in beta-carotene, which is essential for eye health, immune function, and skin health. Whether roasted, mashed, or baked, sweet potatoes are a tasty and nutritious addition to any meal.
Broccoli Broccoli is packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, offering a myriad of health benefits, including immune support, heart health, and cancer prevention. Whether steamed, roasted, or sautéed, incorporating broccoli into your diet is an easy way to boost your nutrient intake and support overall health.
Discover the best morning routine for a healthier lifestyle and kickstart your day with our expert tips.
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dollsonmain · 5 months
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Just got back from the doc. He said I seem to be healing up properly but if I still have persistent pain in my kidneys then we’ll need to do another CT scan to see if he missed any stones.
Have to go back for another ultrasound in 3 months or so.
I can eat spinach, potatoes, and tomato sauce all I want as long as I also consume enough calcium.
Avoid cola but other sodas are fine.
All stuff I already knew and was already doing other than laying off of potatoes and red sauce, and I stopped drinking soda all together other than the occasional treat.
He said that if I WANTED to go keto it might benefit my kidneys but isn’t necessary, and that being on a keto diet would be difficult because you’re supposed to cut out almost all carbs and at the same time someone that makes stones shouldn’t have more than a small amount of animal protein each day.
He also said that losing weight reduces the risk of stones and I kind of gave him a :| because I am mid sized at best. I don’t need to lose weight, but I do need to rebuild the muscle I lost while sick. For myself. He didn’t say that.
He suggested drinking a gallon of water per day. I’m not going to be able to do that, I already know it. I’m already in the bathroom all day at about a quart per day plus a couple other drinks.
Not getting to do any work because That Guy is home.
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boness-is-tired · 4 months
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I've been struggling with an ED for 4 years now, and I had a lot of health troubles because of it, especially when it comes to my iron levels since I struggled with a self-harm addiction, i have a heavy period flow, and I'm a vegetarian. So I'm making this post with the intention to educate other people with ED's on how to prevent iron deficiency or anemia and help the ones that are already anemic or iron deficient to get more nutrients.
(Please note that I am not a specialist, just a person with some bad experiences that did some research. Also, I'm not trying to promote EDs, I'm only trying to promote harm reduction.)
Essential information about iron and anemia:
Iron is very important in maintaining many body functions, including the production of hemoglobin, the molecule in your blood that carries oxygen. Iron is also necessary to maintain healthy cells, skin, hair, and nails.
Anemia is a condition characterized by a drop in the content of hemoglobin, the pigment that gives color to red blood cells in the blood. This may occur due to a lack of one or more essential nutrients like iron, zinc, vitamin B12, and proteins. Iron deficiency anemia is the most common, and the one I will be focusing on.
1. Eating more foods that contain iron, zinc, vitamin B12, and proteins. (Also, vitamin C helps with iron absorption.)
The disordered behaviors involved with different eating disorders can, in many cases, lead to anemia.
So here are some tips I have to prevent iron deficiency or anemia:
A lot of us may avoid foods that help prevent anemia (like meat or whole grains) due to the fear of calories. So here are some low-calorie options:
Spinach - 23 calories per 100g: Contains iron, protein, and Vitamin C
Egg - around 70 calories per egg: Contains protein and zinc in the white (15 calories) and in the yolk, B12, and less protein (52 calories)
Strawberry - 37 calories per 100g: Contains vitamin C
Peas - 81 calories per 100g: Contains iron and protein
Orange - 47 calories per 100g: Contains vitamin C
Broccoli - 34 calories per 100g: Contains iron and vitamin C
Tofu - 76 calories per 100g: Contains protein and zinc
Low-fat Greek yogurt - 78 calories per 100g: Contains B12, protein, and zinc
Heart of palm - 36 calories per 100g: Contains protein and zinc
2. Avoid drinking coffee or tea with meals.
Tomatoes - 20 calories per 100g: Contains vitamin C
3. Avoid consuming foods rich in calcium alongside those rich in iron
These drinks make it harder for your body to absorb iron.
4. Reduce cooking time.
Although calcium is an essential nutrient, an excess of more than 300-600 mg of calcium can interfere with iron absorption.
5. Prepare food in iron cooking pots.
Without compromising food safety, aim to cook food for as short a time as possible to maintain its nutritional benefits.
Cooking meat or vegetables in a cast-iron skillet can help boost their iron content.
If you notice any misinformation or any grammatical mistake (english is not my first language) please tell me and If you have anything helpful to add, please do!
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lonita · 8 days
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100 Things About Me
A list of 100 things about you.
Could be favourite things, random facts, places visited, hobbies, etc.
Good get-to-know-you.
Shorten the length to make it more workable for other lists or situations.
I am legally blind.
I prefer identify first language over person first, because person first makes it sounds as if I can take my disability off as if it's an attachment.
I don't like abled people telling me how to refer to myself or my disability.
I like to drink room temperature water in the winter.
I have three main hobbies: buying art supplies, organising art supplies, and using art supplies.
I love binge-watching old TV shows as background noise.
I have seen Gary Numan live six times.
I love singing jazz.
Cooking is a monumental bore.
I am childfree by choice.
I have had surgery to render myself incapable of pregnancy.
I have zero regrets about either of the above two things.
The only car I've ever driven was an F2000 racecar.
I've been to the US, England, France, Hungary, Germany, and Cuba.
I don't know how to swim.
The older I get, the more politically and socially angry I get.
I like systems that benefit people collectively.
I cannot abide the smell of mutton cooking.
My favourite colours are warm greens - like grasses, leaves, and olives.
Celebrity culture bores the shit out of me.
I have no real desire to own a home. I'm content ro rent.
I love abstract art.
I am an atheist and antitheist.
I haven't watched a sitcom in so long I don't even remember the last one I watched.
I have five tattoos.
I haven't watched any mainstream Canadian broadcast news since the second week of October 2023.
When I have tea, I only like milk in it.
My favourite songs to listen to loud are Gary Numan's Hope Bleeds version of Are Friends Electric?, Led Zeppelin Nobody's Fault But Mine, Fugazi Waiting Room, and Gang of Four To Hell With Poverty.
My love for loud music has not blunted as I get older.
I didn't know my blood type until about five years ago.
Songs that mention luxury brand names annoy the shit out of me.
Things that other people seem to like which I don't: the movie Titanic, Taylor Swift, wine.
Things that I like which other people seem not to like so much, include: pigeons, spinach, communists. Only the middle one for eating. I don't want to eat communists. Although I've had pigeon once, and it was delicious.
i prefer micro fine black ink pens over any other kind.
My first name apparently roughly translates to "ready for battle". Anyone who knows me is going to find that funny.
Crunchy peanut butter is superior to smooth.
I like collecting postcards.
Some things I like include tea, navel oranges, speculative fiction, loud guitar, corn bread, black pepper, leaf scuffing, ruby grapefruit, exploring abandoned buildings, surprise bags, milk chocolate, puns, warm spring days, a seriously good mindfuck, comfort films, the Oxford comma, constrained writing, ice cream, and costume drama.
My favourite mindfuck film is probably still Altered States.
I'm starting to come around to the term apocalist as opposed to bucket list.
I prefer pre-Moonraker Bond films.
I like to sing, preferably jazz standards or things of that like.
I am grossed out by potato eyes.
I don't like people watching me do housework.
I truly believe that Frampton Comes Alive! does have restorative powers.
I like the sounds of wind in the trees and rain on the streets.
My household theme song is Tim Curry's I Do the Rock.
My favourite Beatles' song is Dig a Pony.
I don't like having my picture taken. No paparazzi!
I believe that you should work to live not live to work.
I believe that if life hands you lemons, you should make pie. Everything is better with pie.
I once cut myself with bubble wrap.
For years I've been keeping a notebook in which I write a list of things to be happy about.
I like attention. I don't like being the centre of attention.
I never learned how to put on any makeup other than lipstick.
I think best days ever include: Gary Day (any day on which I get to see Gary Numan live), New Toothbrush Day / Dentist Cleaned My Teeth Day, New Art Supplies Arrive in the Mail Day, The Day I Learned About Server-Side Includes, and Friday.
I like the sounds of wind in the trees and rain on the streets.
I like when there's enough of something.
For a long time when I was a child I wouldn't walk right up to my bed if the lights were out. I'd get about a foot away then jump onto it. I blame this on the movie Blackbeard's Ghost and that scene where he's looking into the mirror and the ghost appears behind him.
Sometimes I eat oranges because I like the sharp sweet smell more than I'm desirous of actually eating it.
One of my favourite things in the world is the tenor solo in the Ode to Joy, and the way it creeps up on you every time, like how Brain Damage/Eclipse creeps up on you and surprises you every time at the end of Dark Side of the Moon. I never get tired of that.
I like the film Lawrence of Arabia.
I believe in the right to choose.
I like to eat sweet things, but I don't like the smell of it on my hands afterwards.
I once volunteered to participate in a psych study just to get one of the perks of doing the study: copies of MRI scans of your brain.
For years I wouldn't get in an elevator first or get out last, because when I was five I got stuck in an elevator during a hydro company oriented power outage. They decided that a school day's lunch time was the perfect time to do some testing. Boy did they get an earful from a number of people.
I get an enormous charge out of location-spotting the city where I live in films and TV shows.
My hair used to be a lovely golden red when I was young. It got blonder as I got older. That bums me out. I want the red back.
My current favourite vulgarity is halve poes.
I don't enjoy magic shows, sitcoms, Star Wars, or superhero movies.
I prefer 1% milk. Homogenised is too fatty and skim is like water.
I like making lists.
I own a green bass guitar.
I have never chugged maple syrup.
I don't like drinking carbonated drinks on hot days.
I like anise in candy but not with meat.
One time my mother ordered me groceries as a gift, but she accidentally doubled everything so I ended up with 20lbs of potatoes.
I hate wearing pink. I don't own anything pink.
Shrimp are too creepy to eat, as are snails.
I have no interest in jewellery and don't like white diamonds.
The skins that sometimes form on top of hot chocolate drinks are gross.
When I was five I had an imaginary friend named Charlie Brokentoaster.
I rarely drink alone. I come from a long line of alcoholics, so I just didn't want to get into the habit of drinking by myself. I want to enjoy alcohol, so I keep alcohol as a social thing.
I don't mind renting. Owning property doesn't make a person more an adult than one who doesn't. Besides, when something goes wrong, like the fridge dies or they have to replace the entire hot water heater system, I don't have to suddenly wonder where thousands of dollars is going to manifest from.
I just realised I've been playing Candy Crush for over a decade. That's just weird.
I never figured out Double Dutch when I was a kid.
Sometimes I miss ringing telephones.
I bought the kid version of a Waterpik because it was green and came with stickers.
My first Doctor was Jon Pertwee, but my favourite Doctor was Tom Baker.
Places I still want to visit include Uluru, Death Valley, and Kilimanjaro. None of these things is likely to come to pass.
I don't mind long bus rides. Good reading time.
One of my favourite things to binge watch in the middle of the night for comfort, is episodes of Cadfael.
My favourite scents include the sharpness of lemon, orange, and grapefruit rinds, pine, and cooking soup.
Boomer thinkers annoy the shit out of me.
I like found object art and found poetry.
I wish cereal wasn't so carby. Sometimes a body gets a craving.
I can't eat bananas unless they're still a little green, because they're way too sweet when they're all the way yellow.
I still don't understand how I can not touch the lenses of my glasses and they still get marks on them. What the hell's up with that?
My cousins and I used to sneak fresh rhubarb out of their grandfather's garden when we were little.
Racism and bigotry are deal-breakers for me.
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gofasssst · 10 days
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Can we make a masterlist of fave safe foods? 🍒
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1. Premier protein - 160 cals & 30g protein. Every single stinking flavor is good
2. Homemade jello “gummies” - Just google benefits of gelatin. These make my skin glow, and are so fun to eat.
3. Costco cold brew - the goat
4. Eggs ✨
5. Cashew milk - unlike cashews in nut form (fatty badboy 🚩), cash milk is lowest calorie/carb, highest protein option. Tastes SO GOOD too.
6. Birdseye chopped spinach - add to anything for bulking - eggs, sauces, soups
7. Fav fav fav almonds
8. Best Konjac noodle brand - 0% FISHY.
9. Japanese quick pickled cukes (sub splenda) - or just cucumbers in general.
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Some of the best foods to eat for heart health include:
1. Fatty fish: Salmon, mackerel, sardines, and other fatty fish are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which can help reduce inflammation and lower the risk of heart disease.
2. Nuts: Almonds, walnuts, and other nuts are high in healthy fats, fiber, and antioxidants that are beneficial for heart health.
3. Berries: Blueberries, strawberries, and other berries are rich in antioxidants and fiber, which can help lower cholesterol and blood pressure levels.
4. Leafy greens: Spinach, kale, and other leafy greens are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that support heart health.
5. Whole grains: Oats, brown rice, quinoa, and other whole grains are high in fiber, which can help lower cholesterol and improve heart health.
6. Avocados: Avocados are a great source of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, fiber, and potassium, which can help lower cholesterol and blood pressure levels.
7. Olive oil: Extra virgin olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fats and antioxidants, which can help reduce inflammation and improve heart health.
8. Beans: Black beans, chickpeas, and other legumes are high in fiber, protein, and antioxidants that can benefit heart health.
9. Tomatoes: Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, an antioxidant that can help reduce the risk of heart disease.
10. Dark chocolate: Dark chocolate with a high cocoa content is rich in antioxidants and flavonoids that can help improve heart health.
Including these foods in your diet can help support heart health and reduce the risk of heart disease. It's also important to maintain a balanced diet, limit processed and high-sugar foods, and stay physically active to support overall heart health.
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larcenywrites · 8 months
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How would young!Tony and older Tony react upon finding you curled up in a little ball in bed whimpering and crying because your period cramps hurt so fucking bad :(?
He would would be very concerned, and with good reason. He may not know much, but nothing should hurt that bad unless it requires a doctor or something, surely 😣 and may try to recommend it, though that doesn’t exactly help right now :/ tbh he’ll definitely cuddle up to you, and will probably want to just lay on top of you if you let him 🥺 he doesn’t know if it’ll help, but he is warm and cuddly and heavy so maybe it does a little 🥺 and he’ll play with your hair or wipe away/kiss the tears on your cheeks :( he’ll probably also do a lot of research on his own to see if he can do anything! But it’s kinda hard when you don’t know exactly how it feels :( so he may feel a little shorty and useless bc if it :((
But real talk rq, it’s normal to have annoying cramping a day or two of your period, but super bad cramps (especially consistently) is not, especially if it’s also accompanied by a really heavy and/or irregular flow! I recommended starting on a vitamin D supplement + an Omega-3 (provided you are not on any blood thinners, as omega supplements can interact negatively). Of course, I can’t recommend a dosage, as that depends on many different variables like age and weight and what not, so always do research! It is always smart to talk to a trusted doctor or medical provider about awful period symptoms if available, but often times they wanna prescribe birth control first, which is fine if you’re comfortable with it and believe that it’s right for you, and also be sure to do your research on it as well as talk with the doctor! But if BC isn’t an option, many of my friends that I have recommend those supplements to have seen improvements :) though, consistence is key, and it may take 4-6 weeks to start working. I would also recommend finding a good Women’s multi vitamin (I like Garden of Life’s Multivitamin Code:Women, it says 4 a day but I take 2!) as they are created with plenty of zinc and B vitamins, which greatly nourishes the ovaries and zinc may also help suppress ovarian cyst development. I also recommend Peruvian red maca root (make sure it’s Peruvian and not the weaker Chinese version, and make sure it’s the red. I use The Maca Team company, via their website, and take 3 raw capsules a day), provided you don’t have any thyroid issues or sensitivities, but again, always be sure to do your own research and/or talk with a medical provider, and to talk with them if you have any medications or medical conditions. Maca root may be too expensive, however (especially when you’re buying it with other supplements), and multivitamins (especially the brand I use) and omega-3s can also get pricey depending on your dosage and preferred brands and where you live, but Vitamin D is often cheap and easily available, and is the best place to start, as it greatly benefits every part of the body! Another great habit to get into is making sure to work avocado, blueberries/strawberries/raspberries, spinach, and/or sweet potato into at least one meal a day, as those are considered superfoods as well as hormone balancing foods! Chicken, eggs, turkey, and low mercury fish are also very good for that, provided you are able to eat meat. Frozen and canned works just as good, as long as they don’t have too much sodium or added sugar! However, I am aware that this can be an expensive option, especially if buying with supplements. If you’ve had your blood work recently and know that the issue isn’t low levels of any vitamins or minerals, be sure to talk with the doctor, as there are some cases where BC is really your only option, but that doesn’t mean you have to take it of course. It just depends on your level of comfort with your period or with taking BC, if anything at all seems to help in any way (such as Tylenol, heat pads, etc), and whether or not you have any specific medications or known medical conditions. I also recommend non-carbonated kombucha for the bloating (among other things) 😘 provided you don’t have IBS or similar digestive distress issues, and aren’t sensitive to oxalates (in particular, getting kidney stones due to high oxalate levels). But if you’re a first timer, don’t drink more than like half a measuring cup or a single measuring cup, and don’t drink it really fast 😅 And keep in mind that while it is vegan and gluten free, there are low but existing alcohol levels, should that be an issue! And no, not enough to require an ID or to get drunk lol. Again, if you have any medications or medical conditions, always be sure to do research and/or talk with your medical care provider! And overall, be sure to stay hydrated on your period (and all the time really)! It can help with headaches and cramps, and is overall important.
I hope everyone here is 18+, but in case you aren’t, you should definitely ask a doctor before following any of this advice and also do research. Also, often times periods are most painful within the first 3-5 years of getting it, as hormones are new and constantly changing with a growing body. I also recommend you not be on this blog if this is the case 😅
I was once in a rough spot with horrible cramps to where I’d was crying or on a few occasions sick and a very heavy flow, and absent periods for up to 80 days even. It’s unfortunate how little info or care is provided to us, even by doctors :( I suffered for years until I kinda just started doing my own research and it took a good few years to get into a good spot and figure out what I needed and what I didn’t. I wish you all good health and hope you can all find the best routine and supplementation for your bodies and cycles :)
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nimupates · 5 months
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What is the Alkaline Diet? A Complete Guide for Beginners
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The Alkaline Diet: A Healthy Eating Plan for Optimal Wellness
The alkaline diet has become an increasingly popular way of eating that promotes overall health and wellness. This eating plan focuses on foods that help balance your body's pH levels to create an environment that supports healthy cells and tissues.
What is the Alkaline Diet?
The alkaline diet is based on the principle that the foods you eat can alter your body's pH balance and impact your health. The ultimate goal is to create an internal environment that has a pH ranging from 7.35 to 7.45, which is slightly alkaline. Foods are categorized as either acidic, alkaline, or neutral: Alkaline foods - Fruits, nuts, legumes, and vegetables Acidic foods - Meat, dairy, eggs, grains, alcohol, and processed foods Neutral foods - Natural fats, starches, and sugars By emphasizing alkaline foods and limiting acidic foods, proponents of this diet believe it can help neutralize chronic low-grade acidosis linked to inflammation, fatigue, and increased disease risk.
Benefits of an Alkaline Diet
Following an alkaline diet offers impressive benefits: Promotes pH balance Reduces inflammation Boosts immunity Increases energy Aids weight loss efforts Improves cardiovascular health Strengthens bones Detoxifies the body The diet focuses on nutrient-dense whole foods that provide antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, fiber, and water to help neutralize acids and remove toxins from the body. Balances pH Levels One of the main goals of the alkaline diet is to balance the body's pH levels. Chronic low-grade acidosis happens when acidic wastes accumulate in the body faster than they can be neutralized. This causes the body's pH to drop into unhealthy ranges. The alkaline diet counteracts this acidity and helps: Regulate fluids and electrolytes Filter out toxins and wastes Transport nutrients into cells Together this provides an ideal environment for cells and systems to function properly. Reduces Inflammation Acidosis creates an environment inside the body that promotes inflammation, a key factor in many chronic diseases. The anti-inflammatory foods emphasized on the alkaline diet can help reduce acidity and calm this internal fire. Some examples include: Fruits high in vitamin C Green leafy vegetables Nuts like almonds and walnuts Plant-based proteins like lentils and beans Lower levels of inflammation helps people feel better day-to-day. But even more importantly, it lowers the risk for disorders caused by chronic inflammation. Other Key Benefits Some other top reasons to follow the alkaline diet include: Increased Energy Levels - A balanced pH provides cells with ideal conditions for producing energy. Healthy Weight - The diet emphasizes low energy-density foods that support weight loss. Strong Bones - The diet provides bone-building nutrients often lacking in modern diets. Detoxification - Alkaline foods help remove acidic waste products and toxins. Together this creates an internal terrain that discourages damaged cells and chronic diseases from taking root.
The Best Alkaline Foods to Eat
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Focus your diet around these alkaline superfoods: Fruits Fruits are packed with alkaline-promoting nutrients. Choose fresh or frozen organic when possible. Top picks include: Lemons Watermelon Apple Grapefruit Kiwi Berries Papaya Pears Vegetables Aim for eating a variety of organic vegetables each day. Great options include: Spinach Kale Cucumbers Celery Carrots Sweet potatoes Broccoli Sea vegetables Nuts and Seeds Nuts and seeds are excellent sources of protein and healthy fats. Soak nuts before eating to boost nutrients. Try: Almonds Flaxseeds Pumpkin seeds Sunflower seeds Chestnuts Chia seeds Herbs, Spices and Oils Boost flavor and pH with these additions: Lemongrass Ginger Turmeric Cinnamon Garlic Cold-pressed olive oil Coconut oil Avocado oil
Foods to Avoid on the Diet
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To balance your pH effectively, you’ll also want to avoid or limit these acidic foods: Red meat Poultry Seafood Eggs Dairy products Processed grains Sugar Packaged snacks Soda Alcohol Coffee Even whole grains and beans - two staples of healthy diets - should be eaten sparingly since they skew acidic.
Additional Tips for Success
Follow these suggestions to make the most of an alkaline diet: Stay well hydrated with alkaline water Enjoy herbal teas Reduce stress through yoga, meditation, etc. Exercise at least 30 minutes daily Add more raw foods slowly Focus on how you feel As with any significant change to your diet, implement this eating pattern gradually. This gives your body time to adjust its complex systems. Pay attention to the signals your body is sending about the changes. Over time, you should feel less internal "discomfort" and more vibrant energy. Chronic issues you learned to tolerate could show improvement or fade away completely.
The Bottom Line
The emerging research shows an alkaline diet may be an extremely healthy way to prevent damage from modern diets and lifestyles. While studies continue, adjusting your eating pattern to favor alkaline foods poses little risk and offers tremendous potential. It provides a sustainable, nutrient-dense approach to eating that fights inflammation and encourages good health starting on the inside! Doctor Sebi Cell Food Diet Explained: Components, Purported Benefits, Controversy & Safety Reviewed Read the full article
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