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  It seems a lot of people want to be healthy, but they are not willing to change their way of living....they would rather continue eating at fast food restaurants, or sit at home in front of the TV or computer. They want you to tell them that they can keep eating crap and not exercise and just recommend a "Magic pill or shot" (Ozempic 👎) with tons of side effects rather than make a lifestyle change. Is it easy to change? NO....not at all, you just have to figure our your W HY and want it more than you want that sweet treat or unhealthy artery clogging processed food. Do you want to feel better and have a much better chance at living longer without getting sick? Then you HAVE to make a change. "If you always do what you've always done, you will always get what you've always got" YOU WILL BE AMAZED AT HOW MUCH BETTER YOU FEEL BY SWITCHING TO A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE!! 💗 And say NO to: Like I always say, "You can lead a horse to water, but you cannot ...

So good and healthy! The only sweetness comes from the apples, banana, yogurt and honey.    Apple Banana Cake Recipe: 3/4 cups Oats or Oat Flour 2 Medium apples, chopped 1/3 cup hot water 1 Mashed Banana 2 eggs 1 T. Honey 1/2 cup Vanilla or plain Greek yogurt 1 t. Cinnamon or more 1 t. Baking Powder 1/3 cup dried cranberries 1/3 cup raisins *Preheat oven to 350° Grease and flour loaf or square pan. Combine the dry ingredients and mix well. In separate bowl, combine the wet ingredients, mix well then add to the dry, mixing until well combined. 1 T or more of honey drizzled on top, and I also sprinkle some extra Cinnamon on top as well. (Optional) You can add chopped walnuts, pecans, almonds or any nut of your choice if you choose on top. Bake for 35-40 Minutes or until Toothpick inserted in center comes out clean

  It's funny how people always complain about their aches and pains, yet you give them solid evidence on how eating the right foods and moving their body will help them, but they still choose to ignore it and take the pills and eat crap. It comes down to making the right choice if you want to change. Is it easy? NO! Nothing worth it comes easy. You can do this.....just be consistent at it every single day. You choose every day what you put into your mouth. You choose every day whether you are going to stagnate on the couch or get up and go for that walk. You will never regret eating healthy and moving your body!! You will be amazed at how much better you feel once the weight comes off and you give your body what it needs. Get sick and tired of being "Sick & Tired!!!" You've got this!! 💪

  Rather than taking prescription drugs (Statins) which have many side effects and risks, why not try changing your diet instead? Is it hard to change to healthier foods? At first, yes, it can be, but the benefits will make it so worthwhile! What have you got to lose by adding healthier foods to your diet? And your taste buds will change and you will be amazed at how good healthy food tastes, in fact you will crave it over the processed foods. Not only that, it will improve every aspect of your life and you will be amazed at how Food really is Medicine!  Foods that Naturally lower Cholesterol: Beans, Legumes Nuts Lentils All Vegetables, mainly the green leafy Fruits Oats Olive Oil Reduce Saturated fats and processed foods. Increase Fiber. Replace Animal Protein and Animal Fats with Plant based Protein and Fats.  Get Moving!! Exercise is huge in lowering Cholesterol, not to mention helping your heart. Losing the extra weight is a plus.  Check out the video below for m...

  The latest trend is following a Carnivore Diet, but is it a healthy way to eat? Decide for yourself by looking at what exactly this diet entails.  On this diet, you can have: Black coffee Butter Eggs Fish Ghee Meat Poultry Sauces or gravies made with meat drippings Small amounts of low-lactose dairy Water What you Cannot have:  Alcohol Fruits Grains Legumes Nuts Seeds Vegetables The only good thing is they don't want you to drink Alcohol, but not allowed to have the healthy fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts and seeds? This is where the very unhealthy and even dangerous part of the diet comes in. You will have a higher risk of Heart disease and Colon Cancer due to no fiber and high amounts of Fat from meat and dairy. It is also very high in Sodium, which is especially bad for those suffering from High Blood Pressure.  Take a look at these Articles and please do your research before getting on this VERY unhealthy diet. Your health problems will improve initia...

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If you want to improve your health, but can't seem to follow a Plant Based diet, then try the Mediterranean Diet! It is similar to a Whole Food, Plant Based way of eating, but you can have fish.....It basically consists of lots of Fresh fruits and vegetables and Salmon. Removing red meat and actually ALL meat from our diets is always a good choice. Salmon is the best one to choose since it's much healthier than the other fish, plus has the most Omega 3's. Choose Salmon that is Wild Caught Pacific which is Sockeye or King Salmon. You have to understand that when you order in a Restaurant, you most likely will not know what type they use. Farmed is the absolute worse Salmon, so avoid that at all costs! It has the highest content of parasites, disease, chemicals and waste.  Just remember to eat more veggies than fish! I eat no more than 2 servings a week. Other good fish, in case you dislike Salmon are Mahi Mahi, Cod and Flounder. DO NOT eat Tilapia, it is bad because of the f...

Beets & your Endothelium  Beets, particularly beetroot juice, can positively impact the endothelium, the inner lining of blood vessels, primarily due to their high nitrate content.   Here's how beets and their nitrates affect the endothelium: 1. Increased Nitric Oxide Production : Beets are rich in dietary nitrates, which the body converts into nitric oxide (NO). NO is a crucial signaling molecule that plays a vital role in maintaining healthy endothelial function.   2. Improved Blood Vessel Function: NO acts as a vasodilator, meaning it helps relax and widen blood vessels, improving blood flow and reducing blood pressure. By increasing NO production, beets can contribute to better endothelial function, promoting healthy blood flow and reducing the risk of endothelial dysfunction.   3. Potential Benefits for Endothelial Dysfunction: Endothelial dysfunction, a condition where the endothelium doesn't function properly, is a precursor to various cardiovascular...

If you are following a Plant Based way of eating, then you can get more than enough Calcium from your food.    Food Sources of Calcium for Vegans:  There are many plant-based sources of calcium, including certain leafy green vegetables , broccoli , tofu , tempeh , tahini , almonds , black beans , vegetarian baked beans , oranges, seeds, and blackstrap molasses . Vegans can also choose calcium-fortified foods like fruit juices, energy bars, and plant milks . The calcium content of foods varies by brand and depends on processing. For example, tofu is an excellent source of calcium when a calcium salt (e.g. calcium sulfate) is used to coagulate or “set” the tofu. Likewise, while blackstrap molasses is a good source of calcium, regular molasses is not. Factors Affecting Calcium Absorption Oxalates, compounds found in some leafy green vegetables, can inhibit absorption of calcium. Beet greens, Swiss chard, rhubarb, and spinach are high in calcium but also high in oxalates. Th...

  I wanted to post this because it is such an important topic. Keeping our pancreas healthy is (or should be) a Priority.  Our Pancreas is a very important organ. It plays a crucial role in both digestion and regulating blood sugar levels by producing hormones like insulin, which is vital for overall health and properly bodily function. Without a functioning pancreas, managing blood sugar levels becomes extremely difficult and can lead to diabetes.  Food plays a major role in keeping your pancreas healthy. And I have compiled a list of good and bad foods for your pancreas.  Foods that Nourish the Pancreas:  Garlic Spinach Broccoli Sweet Potatoes Mushrooms (Preferably Reishi) Lemons  Grapes Blueberries  Yogurt (non dairy) Horseradish Oregano Nuts & Seeds (Limit if you have heart problems) Turmeric Omega 3 (Salmon) Pumpkin seeds, Avocado Pretty much all fruits and vegetables Beans, Legumes Whole grains Green tea Foods that are bad for the Pancre...

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