The word breakfast didn't come into play until the 15 century. Today we call the first meal of the day "BREAKFAST". However, if you divided this compound word into two, you'll see it's made up of two words "Break" & "Fast". Meaning when you are having breakfast as your first meal of the day, you …
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Acidosis makes the body sick
When it comes to being healthy and maintaining your health. We need to focus on the pH balance of foods and even the pH level of our blood. Our body helps us maintain a balance through homeostasis. Homeostasis "is the ability of a system to stay in balance by self-regulating. The body's way of maintaining …
Too much sugar is BAD for the pancreas
As blood sugar levels rise in the body when we consume foods high in sugar, the pancreas secrets insulin. In this process, the pancreas is encouraging the cells to soak up this extra glucose ( glucose which isn't stored in the liver or muscles cells) because free floating glucose is damaging too the body if …
Oligosaccharides
Oligosaccharides contain between 3 and 20 sugar units. Oligosaccharides roles in the body Absorbs certain minerals Form fatty acids Support immune function Oligosaccharides contains fructose and they are known as prebiotic because they feed the healthy bacteria in your gut (probiotics). Found In: Bananas Rye Onions Asparagus Garlic
Proteins Role in the BODY
Protein has a very important role in the human body. Protein and their sidekick (amino acids) are known as the building blocks of life. They help to form cellular organelles Act as enzymes - breaking things down They assist in the structural role, known as protein collagen - which is located in joints, tendons and …
Simple v. Complex Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are essential for everyday life. Carbohydrates provide energy for your brain and for your body. They also help the body process fat and helps with smooth elimination (Digestion). Types of Carbohydrates Sugar Starch Fiber Simple Carbohydrates are composed of one or two sugars. Meaning they can be released and digested very quickly into the …
Thanksgiving is HERE!
10 days away and it will be the day of the year ALL AMERICANS (mostly) stuff their face with FOOD until they get the ITIS. (sleep on the couch after a plate or two of food) This is going to be my first year of actually cooking on Thanksgiving. I already have a list of …
What is Juicing?
Juicing is an OUTSTANDING way to ensure you are consuming your daily servings of greens. SINCE EVERYONE DOESN'T LIKE TO EAT THEIR GREENS LIKE POPEYE. Juicing provides an alternative way to ensure that you are getting your daily greens without having to eat handfuls of spinach, kales, cucumbers and etc. It enables us to get …
SUGAR 101
Sugar consumption has been associated with heart disease, autoimmune disease, diabetes, irritable bowel disease, chronic fatigue, candida, and many pain-related conditions. Sugar can inhibit the absorption of vitamin C into white blood cells, causing reduce immunity. Sugar in all forms should be avoided, or limited as much as possible. This includes white and brown sugar …
Table Salt 101
Table Salt should be replaced with the much healthier sea salt like Pink Himalayan. Many fast foods are jam-packed with table salt, as are canned agents and additives, and has gone through several chemical processes before it hits the table; consuming too much table salt can also contribute to high blood pressure and heart disease. …
