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Fats or Oils
Oils can be an incredibly healthy part of your daily diet. They can provide you with antioxidants, omega 3’s and have an anti inflammatory effect. However you need to use your oils the right way. Cooking oils beyond their smoke point breaks down the oil and creates a product that not only tastes bad, sets off your smoke detector but also can be carcinogenic. Here is a list of some oils smoke point to help you cook better. The below table is compliments of; https://whatscookingamerica.net/Information/CookingOilTypes.htm Fats or oils Description Cooking Uses Types of Fat Smoke Point Fahrenheit smoke Point Celsius … Read More
Foods That Combat Inflammation
Foods that combat inflammation~~Anti inflammatory foods reduce the risk of chronic illness such as heart disease, arthritis and cancer. They are also shown to reduce the effects of these conditions when increased in the diet. Inflammation and stress are two of the biggest contributing factors to dis-ease. So a little meditation and a mouthful of these tasty foods below should help you steer away from nasty conditions that inhibit you from living your best life.Enjoy 🙂Spinach and kaleBok choyNuts – Almonds and walnutsFatty fish – Salmon, mackerel, tuna, and sardinesStrawberries, blueberries and cherriesCeleryBeetsBrocoliPineappleOrangesBone brothCoconut oilChia seeds (soaked)FlaxseedsTurmericGingerOlive oilTomatoes
Acid Forming Foods
Acid Forming Foods~~Â Acid forming foods increase acidity in the body, the effects of an acidic system include; reflux, heartburn, low energy, poor sleep and creates inflammation, to name a few. Here are the culprits. Try to minimise foods on this list to only 20% of your diet if you believe you are overly acidic to balance yourself out once again.(Alkalising foods are found by clicking here)FATS AND OILSNUTS AND BUTTERSDRUGS AND CHEMICALSAvocado OilCashewsAspartameCanola OilBrazil NutsChemicalsCorn OilPeanutsDrugs, MedicinalHemp Seed OilPeanut ButterDrugs, PsychedelicFlax OilPecansPesticidesLardTahiniHerbicidesOlive OilWalnutsALCOHOLSafflower OilANIMAL PROTEINBeerSesame OilBeefSpiritsSunflower OilCarpHard LiquorFRUITSClamsWineCranberriesFishBEANS AND LEGUMESGRAINSLambBlack BeansRice CakesLobsterChick PeasWheat CakesMusselsGreen PeasAmaranthOysterKidney BeansBarleyPorkLentilsBuckwheatRabbitLima BeansCornSalmonPinto BeansOats (rolled)ShrimpRed BeansQuinoaScallopsSoy … Read More
Antioxidant Food List
Antioxidant rich food list~~Oxidative stress in your bod causes small to large health issues from mental health challenges, mood disorders to cancers, heart attack, arthritis and other ugly health issues that we would all rather avoid if possible. Oxidative stress is caused by your body’s inability to detoxify reactive oxygen in your system at a greater pace than the damage is occurring. In our polluted world, coupled with our overactive stress response and impure food choices we are susceptible to high levels of oxidative stress. So it is important we take measure to help reduce the damage these free radicals cause.Below … Read More
Alkaline Forming Foods
Alkaline Forming Foods~~An acidic system has detrimental effects on our health and also makes it difficult to lose stubborn fat stores as this is the safest place for your body to stash the nasty acids away from your vital organs. Here is a list that should make up 80% of your diet to keep you feeling full of zest and life.(Acid forming foods are found by clicking here)VEGETABLESFRUITSOTHERGarlicAppleApple Cider VinegarAsparagusApricotBee PollenFermented VeggiesAvocadoLecithin GranulesWatercressBanana (high glycemic)Probiotic CulturesBeetsCantaloupeGreen JuicesBroccoliCherriesVeggies JuicesBrussel sproutsCurrantsFresh Fruit JuiceCabbageDates/FigsOrganic Milk (unpasteurized)CarrotGrapesMineral WaterCauliflowerGrapefruitAlkaline Antioxidant WaterCeleryLimeGreen TeaChardHoneydew MelonHerbal TeaChlorellaNectarineDandelion TeaCollard GreensOrangeGinseng TeaCucumberLemonBanchi TeaEggplantPeachKombuchaKalePearSWEETENERSKohlrabiPineappleSteviaLettuceAll BerriesKi SweetMushroomsTangerineSPICES/SEASONINGSMustard GreensTomatoCinnamonDulceTropical FruitsCurryDandelionsWatermelonGingerEdible FlowersPROTEINMustardOnionsEggs (poached)Chili PepperParsnips … Read More
Prebiotic Food List
Prebiotic food list~~Just like you, your good bacteria need a healthy diet to flourish. Probiotics help you increase healthy ratios of bacteria in your system but taking probiotics alone will not help them thrive.Good bacteria need to be fed. Having a diet rich in inulin, fermented foods and fibre nourish the bacteria that support your immune function and digestive system. Limiting or avoiding sugars, refined foods and alcohol also help them thrive whilst inhibiting the growth of nasty bacteria. The below list of foods are prebiotics, which essentially means – good food for your good bacteria. Having a few of … Read More
Magnesium Sources & Forms
Magnesium Sources & Forms ~ ~ Here’s a chart on the different types of Magnesium and what they’re good for. The different forms are based on what the Magnesium is made with and therefore brings out different properties and effects. What they can support and how bioavailable they are, varies significantly. I’ve noticed the need to ramp up my Mg since teaching classes again. There are a few minerals and nutrients we burn out of faster when we exercise. Mg is one of them. If you’ve noticed PMS, Restless legs, Ringing in the ears, Tremors, Vertigo, Anxious or depressed feelings, … Read More
Glycaemic Index Food List
Glycaemic Index~~All foods are NOT created equal. The glycaemic index of foods refers to the rate in which glucose is released into the bloodstream from carbohydrates. Low GI means glucose is released slowly, giving you longer lasting energy without spikes and troughs. High GI foods enter the bloodstream rapidly and give you a quick burst of energy, these foods are best used for sporting events requiring a quick exertion followed by rest. When you are not in athlete mode, stick to low GI as much as you can to stabilise your blood sugar levels, improve mood and energy levels.  See the list … Read More
Cauliflower Fried Rice
Ingredients: 48 g cauliflower florets 4 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoon sesame oil 2 tablespoon freshly grated ginger 1/2 teaspoon white pepper 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 4 large eggs, beaten 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 onion, diced 12 g broccoli florets, chopped 4 carrots, peeled and grated 1 cup frozen corn 1 cup frozen peas 4 green onions, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon sesame seeds Directions: To make the cauliflower rice, pulse cauliflower in the bowl of a food processor until it resembles rice, about 2-3 minutes; set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame … Read More