There is so much information on protein and how much we need and it can be a bit confusing, especially in the fitness and weight loss arena. We do need protein every day for the building and repair of our body, however the most important factors concerning protein is getting the right kind of protein.
Animal proteins (meats and milk products) are a complete protein, however they are high in calories, fat and cholesterol, while vegetable proteins (though not always a complete protein) are much lower in calories and fat, and contain no cholesterol.
Protein is often over recommended or suggested in the following ways:
1) Most typical meal menus, especially in the fast foods & prepared food arena, as well as in most recipe books, usually contain an abundance of protein. So if you eat this way every meal, you are most likely eating way more protein than you need. Once you give your body the protein that it needs, the extra protein mearly goes on as fat.
2) For weight loss and fitness workouts, extra protein is often suggested to replace the carbs. This is OK if you are replacing the poor carbs (refined sugar and white flour) with good vegetable proteins, however, if you are doubling up on your meats, it can prove to create more problems in the long run.
3) Even if you are replacing the poor carbs with vegetable proteins, you don't need protein every meal in abundance. A handful of almonds (8-10) is enough for the day along with a side dish of beans, sprouts, tofu, or other vegetable proteins, plus our greens and grains.
I think it's helpful to look at a cow and what she eats. Alfalfa hay and occasionally a little grain is enough protein to produce her hundreds of pounds of protein flesh. We have been trained to think that we need the animal proteins to survive, while we see other mammals that do just fine with only the greens and whole grains - an ample amount of protein.
Neal D. Barnard, MD, says this: "It's important to note that there is no requirement at all for animal protein in the diet. There is plenty of protein in beans, grains and vegetables, as well as the concentrated protein in seitan (wheat meat) and soy products, such as soymilk, tofu, tempeh and various meat substitutes, all of which are found in any natural food store or in the health-food section of grocery stores."
One of my goals in producing my Simple Super Salads cookbook is to create superb salads that have a great balance of vitamins, minerals, enzymes, fiber, carbs, fat and protein - especially so we get great types of proteins that are not over done.
Here are a couple of great recipes from the Simple Super Salads cookbook which I know you will really enjoy. To pre-order your copy go to: http://livingahealthylifestyle.com/store.htm
MEXICAN RICE SALAD
Dressing:
2 Tbs. cold pressed oil
2 Tbs. apple cider vinegar
1 jalapeno, seeded and finely diced
1 tsp. ground cumin
2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
1 tsp. salt
Salad:
4 C. torn romaine lettuce
1 C. cooked brown rice, chilled
½ C. cooked adzuki, black, or red beans,(rinsed and drained well)
3 green onions, chopped
1 red bell pepper, diced
½ C. halved green olives
½ C. cut corn (raw is best)
o In a small bowl, combine dressing.
o In serving bowl, combine salad ingredents, then add dressing.
o Toss well and serve.
SPROUTED QUINOA-PISTACHIO SALAD
Dressing:
2 Tbs. lemon juice
2 Tbs. olive oil
1 Tbs. Braggs liquid aminos or soy sauce
1 clove garlic, pressed, or ½ tsp. garlic powder
Salad:
2 stalks celery, diced
2 carrots, diced
¼ C. chopped parsley
½ C. sprouted quinoa (just soak quinoa overnight to sprout)
½ C. raw pistachio nuts
2 large handfuls mixed baby greens
o Combine dressing ingredients in salad bowl.
o Add salad ingredients in order given.
o Toss well before serving.
Enjoy great vegetable proteins with great Simple Super Salads! Get your copy now at: http://livingahealthylifestyle.com/store.htm
For your best health,
Erleen Tilton
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Nutrition and Nuts!
I love this quote by Michael Eades M.D. and Mary Dan Eades M.D., authors of Protein Power:
"The medical problems that confound us today will probably amaze scientists in the twenty-first century as they puzzle over why we medical pioneers of today were unable to reach out and grab the obvious, why we were so advanced in certain areas of medical treatment yet so abysmally deficient in others. Why, they may ask, could our surgeons perform open-heart surgery so skillfully as to make it a routine operation while at the same time our nutritional experts couldn't determine the optimal diet for preventing most of the problems necessitating that procedure. Why spend so much time and effort developing complex surgical techniques and other wondrous medical procedures that prolong the life of the diseased body for a few months or, at best, a few years instead of focusing on nutritional changes capable of prolonging healthy life for decades? Why can't we see the big picture?"
Interesting!
Nutrition is what it's all about! We need nutrition - plain and simple - if we want real health.
Let's take, nuts, for instance. For many years, "experts" have told us to avoid fat and because we have been told that nuts are high in fat, many often avoid eating them. However, recent research and a decision made by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration tell us that eating nuts such as walnuts and almonds on a regular basis may be a way to reduce cardiovascular disease as well as promote weight loss.
A study recently compared a diet of 2 different groups. One ate a low-fat diet with diet shakes and bars, plus fruits, vegetables and whole grains. The second group ate raw nuts, plus fruits, vegetables and whole grains - having a much higher fat calorie intake. Interestingly enough, the second group lost more weight.
Studies also show that raw walnuts and almonds eaten daily can:
* lower high cholesterol levels
* improve cardiac function
* reduce the risk of coronary heart disease
* improve nutrition in the diet so consumers eat less
* provide the body with essential omega-3 oils
However, it's important to remember two things though:
1) Raw nuts are full of nutrition and fiber, while roasted nuts have toxic effects, so make sure to only eat them raw.
2) This does not mean bowlfuls of nuts daily - just a handful or so is sufficient.
Enjoy eating raw nuts, include them in your daily diet, and remember that the fat in nuts is the good kind that you need.
To your best health,
Erleen
"The medical problems that confound us today will probably amaze scientists in the twenty-first century as they puzzle over why we medical pioneers of today were unable to reach out and grab the obvious, why we were so advanced in certain areas of medical treatment yet so abysmally deficient in others. Why, they may ask, could our surgeons perform open-heart surgery so skillfully as to make it a routine operation while at the same time our nutritional experts couldn't determine the optimal diet for preventing most of the problems necessitating that procedure. Why spend so much time and effort developing complex surgical techniques and other wondrous medical procedures that prolong the life of the diseased body for a few months or, at best, a few years instead of focusing on nutritional changes capable of prolonging healthy life for decades? Why can't we see the big picture?"
Interesting!
Nutrition is what it's all about! We need nutrition - plain and simple - if we want real health.
Let's take, nuts, for instance. For many years, "experts" have told us to avoid fat and because we have been told that nuts are high in fat, many often avoid eating them. However, recent research and a decision made by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration tell us that eating nuts such as walnuts and almonds on a regular basis may be a way to reduce cardiovascular disease as well as promote weight loss.
A study recently compared a diet of 2 different groups. One ate a low-fat diet with diet shakes and bars, plus fruits, vegetables and whole grains. The second group ate raw nuts, plus fruits, vegetables and whole grains - having a much higher fat calorie intake. Interestingly enough, the second group lost more weight.
Studies also show that raw walnuts and almonds eaten daily can:
* lower high cholesterol levels
* improve cardiac function
* reduce the risk of coronary heart disease
* improve nutrition in the diet so consumers eat less
* provide the body with essential omega-3 oils
However, it's important to remember two things though:
1) Raw nuts are full of nutrition and fiber, while roasted nuts have toxic effects, so make sure to only eat them raw.
2) This does not mean bowlfuls of nuts daily - just a handful or so is sufficient.
Enjoy eating raw nuts, include them in your daily diet, and remember that the fat in nuts is the good kind that you need.
To your best health,
Erleen
Thursday, February 15, 2007
Antioxidants - the Why and What?
I have heard a saying often that I have revised somewhat that says:
"The doctor of real health will prescribe no medicine, but will interest his patients in the cause and prevention of disease."
Yes, disease and most illnesses can be prevented - and the beauty of this is that the solutions are sensible and simple because the real power of prevention lies in our foods - namely our antioxotants!
Antioxidants are great wholesome foods that battle free radicals that cause disease, and naturally build our immune system. Here are a list of some foods that are higher in antioxidants, though all raw fruits, vegetables, sprouts and nuts have some antioxidants.
* goji berries
* acai fruit
* blueberries
* pomegranats
* kale
* spinach
* walnuts
* apples
* wheat grass
* green tea
* green sprouts
This is just a list of some of our great antioxidant foods, but if you eat some of these on a daily basis, you will be able to have a stronger immune system for fighting disease!
To your best health,
Erleen
"The doctor of real health will prescribe no medicine, but will interest his patients in the cause and prevention of disease."
Yes, disease and most illnesses can be prevented - and the beauty of this is that the solutions are sensible and simple because the real power of prevention lies in our foods - namely our antioxotants!
Antioxidants are great wholesome foods that battle free radicals that cause disease, and naturally build our immune system. Here are a list of some foods that are higher in antioxidants, though all raw fruits, vegetables, sprouts and nuts have some antioxidants.
* goji berries
* acai fruit
* blueberries
* pomegranats
* kale
* spinach
* walnuts
* apples
* wheat grass
* green tea
* green sprouts
This is just a list of some of our great antioxidant foods, but if you eat some of these on a daily basis, you will be able to have a stronger immune system for fighting disease!
To your best health,
Erleen
Tuesday, February 6, 2007
Do You Know Your pH?
It was several decades ago when Dr. Otto Warburg discovered that cancer thrives in an acidic environment due to a lack of oxygen, and cannot exist in an alkaline environment or high pH oxygen rich environment. For his discovery, he was awarded a Nobel Prize.
What does pH mean? It means: parts hydrogen. PH is measured on an acid to alkaline scale from 0-14, with 7 being the middle, neutral, or balance between the two. The higher the pH, the greater the oxygen levels in your cellular fluids, and if you maintain a pH of 7 and higher, it is proven that you will not be susceptible to major diseases such as cancer, heart disease and others for they can not live in an alkaline system.
What is your pH? You can test your pH with a piece of pH paper with your saliva or urine, however, knowing how to avoid an acidic condition and how to raise your alkaline levels is much more important.
Causes of Acidity:
1) Eating foods high in fats, starches, sugars – processed foods.
2) Eating mostly cooked foods which are more acidic, but especially fruits and vegetables (canned and bottled tomato sauce, canned fruits and vegetables), yeast breads and pastries, dairy, high fat/processed meats, etc.
3) Most drinks are highly acidic: coffee, tea, soft drinks, Gatorade, beer, fruit drinks, fruit juices (even many healthy kinds – if they are cooked, they are acidic).
4) Lack of exercise, not enough oxygen for the cells.
5) Stress, negative environment (watching crime television, news, listening to rock music, etc.)
6) Using chemical detergents, soaps, and body creams – most of which are highly acidic. The skin is the largest organ and it absorbs all the harsh acidic chemicals found in most cheap products available on the market.
Raising your Alkaline levels:
1) Eat a diet high in raw foods: raw fruits, raw vegetables (especially live greens), raw nuts, seeds and sprouts.
2) Avoid all milk products except for eggs on occasion.
3) Eat mostly organic foods: produce as well as other foods (they have not been grown with chemical fertilizers).
4) Avoid all processed foods – unhealthy fats, sugars, starches and proteins, eating more whole grains and beans in a natural form.
5) Drink lots of good pure water.
6) Get on a good daily exercise program and do it regularly and faithfully. Exercise is needed for more than just burning fat – you need to oxygenate your cells!
7) Read good uplifting books, those that are positive and build your spirit, especially before going to bed. Keep your environment happy and positive, and count your blessings often.
8) Discard all harsh soaps and body creams that are chemical based (most of them are) and replace them with those higher in alkaline. Shop at a health market and ask. You will pay more, but you do get what you pay for (quality or junk).
Having an alkaline system means that you will have more energy, your body will work more efficiently, you will sleep better, you will have better weight management, and you will have a healthier immune system - avoiding sickness and disease.
Life is a matter of choices, but you can choose to have a healthy alkaline system in many ways. If you want to know where to begin, start by pre-ordering your copy of Simple Super Salads – a great compilation of recipes, most of which are super simple, yet very nutritious, one-meal salads! Order your copy today and it will be sent to you hot off the press!
Order here now: http://livingahealthylifestyle.com/store.htm
Enjoy the effects of having a high alkaline system not only now, but for years to come!
To your best health,
Erleen Tilton
What does pH mean? It means: parts hydrogen. PH is measured on an acid to alkaline scale from 0-14, with 7 being the middle, neutral, or balance between the two. The higher the pH, the greater the oxygen levels in your cellular fluids, and if you maintain a pH of 7 and higher, it is proven that you will not be susceptible to major diseases such as cancer, heart disease and others for they can not live in an alkaline system.
What is your pH? You can test your pH with a piece of pH paper with your saliva or urine, however, knowing how to avoid an acidic condition and how to raise your alkaline levels is much more important.
Causes of Acidity:
1) Eating foods high in fats, starches, sugars – processed foods.
2) Eating mostly cooked foods which are more acidic, but especially fruits and vegetables (canned and bottled tomato sauce, canned fruits and vegetables), yeast breads and pastries, dairy, high fat/processed meats, etc.
3) Most drinks are highly acidic: coffee, tea, soft drinks, Gatorade, beer, fruit drinks, fruit juices (even many healthy kinds – if they are cooked, they are acidic).
4) Lack of exercise, not enough oxygen for the cells.
5) Stress, negative environment (watching crime television, news, listening to rock music, etc.)
6) Using chemical detergents, soaps, and body creams – most of which are highly acidic. The skin is the largest organ and it absorbs all the harsh acidic chemicals found in most cheap products available on the market.
Raising your Alkaline levels:
1) Eat a diet high in raw foods: raw fruits, raw vegetables (especially live greens), raw nuts, seeds and sprouts.
2) Avoid all milk products except for eggs on occasion.
3) Eat mostly organic foods: produce as well as other foods (they have not been grown with chemical fertilizers).
4) Avoid all processed foods – unhealthy fats, sugars, starches and proteins, eating more whole grains and beans in a natural form.
5) Drink lots of good pure water.
6) Get on a good daily exercise program and do it regularly and faithfully. Exercise is needed for more than just burning fat – you need to oxygenate your cells!
7) Read good uplifting books, those that are positive and build your spirit, especially before going to bed. Keep your environment happy and positive, and count your blessings often.
8) Discard all harsh soaps and body creams that are chemical based (most of them are) and replace them with those higher in alkaline. Shop at a health market and ask. You will pay more, but you do get what you pay for (quality or junk).
Having an alkaline system means that you will have more energy, your body will work more efficiently, you will sleep better, you will have better weight management, and you will have a healthier immune system - avoiding sickness and disease.
Life is a matter of choices, but you can choose to have a healthy alkaline system in many ways. If you want to know where to begin, start by pre-ordering your copy of Simple Super Salads – a great compilation of recipes, most of which are super simple, yet very nutritious, one-meal salads! Order your copy today and it will be sent to you hot off the press!
Order here now: http://livingahealthylifestyle.com/store.htm
Enjoy the effects of having a high alkaline system not only now, but for years to come!
To your best health,
Erleen Tilton
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Let's Have Healthy Children!
Many of the questions I am asked concerning children are:
* How do I get my children to eat vegetables?
* With a new baby, what do I first feed him and when?
* How do I treat my child with this disorder (irritable bowl syndrome-IBS, skin rashes, constipation, ADD, hyperactivity, and more)
* What are some healthy snacks?
* How do I get my children to eat beans, whole grains, raw foods?
Here’s some suggestions to be carefully considered:
* The first foods for a baby are extremely important in setting their eating habits for life – really! If you start a child with processed rice cereal, fruit juices and baby foods, your child will not get a good taste for wholesome foods. Instead, get a baby food grinder (and take it every where you go) and grind up lightly cooked vegetables, cooked whole grains, raw fruits, and cooked beans. Introducing them to a baby in that order is best too. As you do this, your child’s taste will already be accustomed to wholesome foods. This is most of the battle right here.
* As you continue to feed your child these basic foods for the majority of his/her diet, most of the disorders will be non-existent. Remember why we are supposed to eat foods: To provide nourishment for the body! If we do not give the body nourishing foods, the body will react in disorder and dysfunction. On the other hand, if we eat foods high in nutrition, our body will have the nutrients to heal and strengthen itself.
* There are many great healthy snacks that are convenient too. Just get out of the “goldfish and fruitloops” mindset. Great snacks include mini carrot sticks, fresh cut apples, raisins, raw nuts and trail mixes (for older toddlers), popcorn (do not use micro-waved popcorn as the structure of the grain is altered and unhealthy), whole grain crackers, rice cakes, granola, granola bars, and more. These and others are all high in nutrition and fiber, as opposed to the unhealthy carbs, sugars, fats, and calories that most children’s snacks are. And again, your child will acquire the taste for good wholesome foods and enjoy eating them.
Eating a good nutritious diet and being healthy is mostly just a matter a better food choices. Choose to eat and to provide your children the foods that are high in nutrition and fiber, much of which are raw and whole. The health benefits are well worth it!
To your best health,
Erleen Tilton
* How do I get my children to eat vegetables?
* With a new baby, what do I first feed him and when?
* How do I treat my child with this disorder (irritable bowl syndrome-IBS, skin rashes, constipation, ADD, hyperactivity, and more)
* What are some healthy snacks?
* How do I get my children to eat beans, whole grains, raw foods?
Here’s some suggestions to be carefully considered:
* The first foods for a baby are extremely important in setting their eating habits for life – really! If you start a child with processed rice cereal, fruit juices and baby foods, your child will not get a good taste for wholesome foods. Instead, get a baby food grinder (and take it every where you go) and grind up lightly cooked vegetables, cooked whole grains, raw fruits, and cooked beans. Introducing them to a baby in that order is best too. As you do this, your child’s taste will already be accustomed to wholesome foods. This is most of the battle right here.
* As you continue to feed your child these basic foods for the majority of his/her diet, most of the disorders will be non-existent. Remember why we are supposed to eat foods: To provide nourishment for the body! If we do not give the body nourishing foods, the body will react in disorder and dysfunction. On the other hand, if we eat foods high in nutrition, our body will have the nutrients to heal and strengthen itself.
* There are many great healthy snacks that are convenient too. Just get out of the “goldfish and fruitloops” mindset. Great snacks include mini carrot sticks, fresh cut apples, raisins, raw nuts and trail mixes (for older toddlers), popcorn (do not use micro-waved popcorn as the structure of the grain is altered and unhealthy), whole grain crackers, rice cakes, granola, granola bars, and more. These and others are all high in nutrition and fiber, as opposed to the unhealthy carbs, sugars, fats, and calories that most children’s snacks are. And again, your child will acquire the taste for good wholesome foods and enjoy eating them.
Eating a good nutritious diet and being healthy is mostly just a matter a better food choices. Choose to eat and to provide your children the foods that are high in nutrition and fiber, much of which are raw and whole. The health benefits are well worth it!
To your best health,
Erleen Tilton
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Having a Healthy Heart!
Having a healthy heart is just a matter of making smart heart food choices as well as getting a good amount of excercise daily. Here are some good healthy heart food suggestions:
* Note the foods given on the last post - Ten of the Worst Foods to Avoid - and avoid them!
* Eat dried beans and peas, whole grains, raw fruits and vegetables as your main diet.
* Eat soy products (tofu, soy milk) which are good for the heart.
* Think green - celery, broccoli, spinach, kale, leavy greens, fresh herbs are all good for the heart.
* Eat cold-water fish such as salmon, tuna, and cod.
* For good fats, use cold pressed olive oil and safflower oil, plus raw nuts, flax seeds and avocados.
* Don't eat sodium chloride (salt)! Eat an unprocessed high mineral sea salt such as Real Salt.
* When you eat out - make these same good food choices. It's possible to eat well always!
Have a healthy heart by choosing heart smart foods - and remember to exercise daily too!
To your best health,
Erleen
* Note the foods given on the last post - Ten of the Worst Foods to Avoid - and avoid them!
* Eat dried beans and peas, whole grains, raw fruits and vegetables as your main diet.
* Eat soy products (tofu, soy milk) which are good for the heart.
* Think green - celery, broccoli, spinach, kale, leavy greens, fresh herbs are all good for the heart.
* Eat cold-water fish such as salmon, tuna, and cod.
* For good fats, use cold pressed olive oil and safflower oil, plus raw nuts, flax seeds and avocados.
* Don't eat sodium chloride (salt)! Eat an unprocessed high mineral sea salt such as Real Salt.
* When you eat out - make these same good food choices. It's possible to eat well always!
Have a healthy heart by choosing heart smart foods - and remember to exercise daily too!
To your best health,
Erleen
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Ten of the Worst Foods to Avoid
There are two distinctive types of foods: 1) those that work with the body to build, nourish, and energize, and 2) those that work against the body and clog, pollute, and toxify.
So what are some of the foods that work against the body? Here are ten of the worst:
1) Soda Drinks: One can of soda contains approximately 10 teaspoons of sugar, has 150 calories, is filled with artificial food colors and additives, and sometimes 30 to 55 mg of caffeine. The active ingredient in soda is phosphoric acid. Its pH is 2.8 - which is highly acidic - and will dissolve a nail in about 4 days. Phosphoric acid also leaches calcium from bones and is a major contributor to the rising increase in osteoporosis. Soda consumption is also linked to obesity, tooth ceday and heart disease. Drinks don't need to be sweetened or fizzy to quench the thirst, once you drink good pure water, you'll feel tons better.
2) Pork: This meat is full of fat, food colorings, preservatives, nitrates, and salt - very difficult for the body to digest. These all produce only negative effects on the body.
3) Shellfish: Most of these are ocean floor feeders consuming mostly dead matter, debris, and toxic chemicals that settle. Shrimp are a partial exception because they do swim and feed on live plants.
4) Trans Fats: Trans fats occur naturally in meat and dairy products. However, most of the trans fats consumed today are man-made hydrogenated (shortening or margarine) or partial hydrogenated plant oils which raises the blood cholesterol and clogs the arteries. Partial hydrogenation changes a fat's molecular structure, which raises its melting point and reduces racidity, which is why most chips and other processed foods are made with partially hydrogenated oils - trans fats!
5) Fried Foods: Doughnuts, French fries, fried chicken and fish, chips, etc. not only usually contain the trans fats, but the high temperature of the oil used to fry them create carcinogens (cancer causing agents), producing large amounts of damaging free radicals in the body.
6) Junk Foods: Foods that are highly processed (white flour, white sugar) are high in calories, poor carbs, fats, salt, yet are deplete in vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Avoid the fast food restaurants, and prepared food isles in the grocery stores and choose simple wholesome food creations instead.
7) High Fat Milk Products: Ice creams, shakes, freezes, cheesecakes, sour cream, and butter may taste good, but are all very high in calories, fat, and cholesterol and are hard on the arteries. Studies also show that countries that consume the highest amounts of milk, also have the highest cases of osteoporosis. We do need calcium but better sources of calcium come from vegetable sources.
8) Artificial Sweeteners: These are often chosen as to avoid using sugar. However, artificial sweeteners are much worse being toxic to the system, creating emotional and nervous disorders, and are proven to cause cancer.
9) Caffeine: Caffeine is a stimulant which is addictive which is why it is added to many drinks, and why caffeinated drinks are marketed so heavily. It causes headaches, nervousness, chronic fatigue, insomnia and more. The more chemical stimulation the body receives, the less it functions on its own.
10) Alcohol: Alcohol is absorbed directly into the blood stream from the stomach and slows down the physical and mental capacities in the body.
This is actually a list of the most common daily consumed foods in America, yet they need to be avoided like the plague if you would like to attain your desired weight and great health.
There are many, many wonderful foods that work with your body to build, nourish and energize you. To learn all about these foods, how to prepare them, and about living a healthy lifestyle all in 3 days with a professional trainer, see http://erleentilton.com/healthretreat2.htm. It's an experience you won't forget!
To Your Best Health,
Erleen Tilton
So what are some of the foods that work against the body? Here are ten of the worst:
1) Soda Drinks: One can of soda contains approximately 10 teaspoons of sugar, has 150 calories, is filled with artificial food colors and additives, and sometimes 30 to 55 mg of caffeine. The active ingredient in soda is phosphoric acid. Its pH is 2.8 - which is highly acidic - and will dissolve a nail in about 4 days. Phosphoric acid also leaches calcium from bones and is a major contributor to the rising increase in osteoporosis. Soda consumption is also linked to obesity, tooth ceday and heart disease. Drinks don't need to be sweetened or fizzy to quench the thirst, once you drink good pure water, you'll feel tons better.
2) Pork: This meat is full of fat, food colorings, preservatives, nitrates, and salt - very difficult for the body to digest. These all produce only negative effects on the body.
3) Shellfish: Most of these are ocean floor feeders consuming mostly dead matter, debris, and toxic chemicals that settle. Shrimp are a partial exception because they do swim and feed on live plants.
4) Trans Fats: Trans fats occur naturally in meat and dairy products. However, most of the trans fats consumed today are man-made hydrogenated (shortening or margarine) or partial hydrogenated plant oils which raises the blood cholesterol and clogs the arteries. Partial hydrogenation changes a fat's molecular structure, which raises its melting point and reduces racidity, which is why most chips and other processed foods are made with partially hydrogenated oils - trans fats!
5) Fried Foods: Doughnuts, French fries, fried chicken and fish, chips, etc. not only usually contain the trans fats, but the high temperature of the oil used to fry them create carcinogens (cancer causing agents), producing large amounts of damaging free radicals in the body.
6) Junk Foods: Foods that are highly processed (white flour, white sugar) are high in calories, poor carbs, fats, salt, yet are deplete in vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Avoid the fast food restaurants, and prepared food isles in the grocery stores and choose simple wholesome food creations instead.
7) High Fat Milk Products: Ice creams, shakes, freezes, cheesecakes, sour cream, and butter may taste good, but are all very high in calories, fat, and cholesterol and are hard on the arteries. Studies also show that countries that consume the highest amounts of milk, also have the highest cases of osteoporosis. We do need calcium but better sources of calcium come from vegetable sources.
8) Artificial Sweeteners: These are often chosen as to avoid using sugar. However, artificial sweeteners are much worse being toxic to the system, creating emotional and nervous disorders, and are proven to cause cancer.
9) Caffeine: Caffeine is a stimulant which is addictive which is why it is added to many drinks, and why caffeinated drinks are marketed so heavily. It causes headaches, nervousness, chronic fatigue, insomnia and more. The more chemical stimulation the body receives, the less it functions on its own.
10) Alcohol: Alcohol is absorbed directly into the blood stream from the stomach and slows down the physical and mental capacities in the body.
This is actually a list of the most common daily consumed foods in America, yet they need to be avoided like the plague if you would like to attain your desired weight and great health.
There are many, many wonderful foods that work with your body to build, nourish and energize you. To learn all about these foods, how to prepare them, and about living a healthy lifestyle all in 3 days with a professional trainer, see http://erleentilton.com/healthretreat2.htm. It's an experience you won't forget!
To Your Best Health,
Erleen Tilton
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