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Check your food Ingredients- Carrageenan

  Carrageenan can induce inflammation and lead to chronic illnesses such as diabetes, digestive disorders, heart diseases, neurological disorders and even something as serious as cancer. I learned this years ago, I avoid this ingredient. Also in your pet food, do not let your pets consume it either. The food industry processes it in a harmful way, Govt. has been urged to ban this ingredient. It’s everywhere.  Carrageenan is a common food additive derived from red seaweed, used to thicken and stabilize products like dairy alternatives, processed foods, and even toothpaste. However, its reputation is far from pristine in terms of health. Many studies have raised concerns about carrageenan's impact. First, it's associated with gastrointestinal problems. Carrageenan can trigger inflammation in the digestive tract, potentially leading to discomfort and irritable bowel syndrome symptoms. Moreover, some forms of carrageenan contain a substance known as "degraded carrageenan,...
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FOOD FOR THE ATHLETE

 Food for the Athlete Are you an athletic person? Then you must experience fatigue as you add sports in your hobbies. Sports people need that extra energy to go on with their activities. Athletes experience increased energy consumption especially when they're into extreme sports. In order to comply with the energy requirements for sports activities, athletes must execute daily exercises and intake of proper diet to boost their performance. The right food with complete nutrition can replenish a person's energy. Training is important in sports but be sure that you have eaten well before training goes on or you'll end up exhausted.  Don't eat anything. Be guided with what you eat. Discipline starts in the food you purchase. 👍  Here are the right nutrients a player must consume: 1. Frozen is better - Frozen foods are beneficial for a sportsperson. It does not only instantly serve you but saves so much time when it comes to preparation and maintaining cleanliness. Nowadays,...

MCT OIL AMAZING BENEFITS

Nutrition Tonia Moore Fitness 7 Science-Based Benefits of MCT Oil MCT oil is a supplement often added to smoothies, bulletproof coffee and salad dressings. As the name suggests, medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil contains medium-length chains of fats called triglycerides. Due to their shorter length, MCTs are easily digested and many health benefits are linked to the way your body processes these fats. MCT oil is most commonly extracted from coconut oil, as more than 50% of the fat in coconut oil comes from MCTs. These fats are also found in many other foods, such as palm oil and dairy products. Four different types of MCTs exist, of which caprylic and capric acid are most commonly used for MCT oil. In some cases, these specific types have unique benefits. Here are 7 science-backed benefits you can get from adding MCT oil to your diet. 1. Promotes Weight Loss in Several Important Ways There are several reasons why MCT oil may be beneficial when you’re trying to lose weight. MCT oil h...

TRUST THE PROCESS

  When it comes to TRANSFORMATIONS remember we need to TRUST THE PROCESS. Rome was not built in a day. Take into account we did not mess ourselves up overnight, therefore we can not fix and undo what we don't like overnight. Transformations mainly start with a mindset shift through daily work. We operate mainly from our subconscious brain which basically our second nature habits that its been recording throughout time that creates us to do such destroying or beneficial habits by second nature without really thinking about it.  Now we need to undo those repetitive habits that you've been doing ALL this time that got you here today to this place that you are in now that you may not like so much...whether that be with your health & fitness, physical, mental, financial, professional, relationships, etc. we all did not just all of a sudden wake up today in this state of being that we are in now. Failure does not happen overnight nor is Success gained overnight. So you want to t...

How to Get Moving, Stay Fit, and Stay Motivated

    How To Get Moving, Stay Fit, And Stay Motivated When it comes to staying or getting into good shape, motivation may be hard to come by. As the seasons change so do our motivation to stay in shape. Holiday schedules, cold winter days, and all those convenient gadgets that keep us from drudging up the motivation to get in shape or maintain a daily routine of exercise are definite culprits. But we should be totally aware of the effects that inactivity has on the body.  Heart disease, stroke or diabetes is just some of the unhealthy affects of inactivity in the body. The good news is that studies show without discrepancy that these affects can be prevented or reversed; meaning that switching from a sedentary lifestyle to an active one can be extremely beneficial over time. Exercise alone, without change in diet, can greatly reduce the risks for these diseases even in small amounts. Doing what ever you can to increase your motivation to exercise is the first step to overco...