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A Longer, Healthier Life, as easy as NBC
For many years, researchers in the field of aging believed that the only way you could increase lifespan was by caloric restriction (CR). This is because low caloric intake will improve blood glucose levels and insulin sensitivity, thereby helping to prevent one of the most dangers pitfalls of aging, obesity, metabolic syndrome and diabetes. Recommend [...]
The 10 Sins of Skin Aging
Pro-Inflammatory foods (sugar and starches) Foods can be pro-inflammatory or anti-inflammatory. Avoid pro-inflammatory foods—these will promote wrinkles, a host of diseases, accelerate aging and cause the storage of body fat. Eating pro-inflammatory foods such as sugary and starchy foods shows up on the skin as a loss of radiance, dark circles under the eyes, the [...]
Barbecue Your Way to Beautiful Skin
It’s summertime, and the grilling is easy. Once of the joys of summertime is the barbecue. Nothing tastes better than food cooked outdoors over an open fire. But cooking muscle meats and other protein foods at high heats can create carcinogenic chemicals called heterocyclic amines (HCAs). In addition, Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs) are also [...]
The PMS Eradication Plan
The combination of moodiness, bloating, swollen breasts, breakouts, fatigue, and sometimes even cramping before your period are pretty unmistakable. They’re all signs of that dreaded monthly misery, PMS. The good news is that there are steps you can take to curb premenstrual syndrome or even make it a thing of the past. To combat PMS, [...]
Acne Diet – More Than Skin Deep
Think beautiful skin starts in a bottle? Think again. Beautiful, clear skin starts in your kitchen and has everything to do with what you put into your body. Your skin is a direct reflection of what’s happening digestively; I like to tell our clients to think of their skin as their intestines turned inside out. [...]
Please Pass the Protein
Protein is the most important part of your anti-inflammatory diet. Without it, the body could not repair itself or function. Unfortunately, the average American diet rarely contains protein in sufficient quantity to maintain and repair cell and skin health. Always eat your protein first, and enjoy your fruits at the end of the meal to [...]
Anti-Inflammatory Tips For Navigating The Holiday Table
-First, remember to eat your protein first. Eat your turkey before diving into the veggies. This will help to prevent any rises in blood sugar and also help to curb your appetite.
-When it comes to purchasing a turkey, check with your natural food store or co-op or the poultry -section of your supermarket. Look for free range birds that are fed organic vegetarian diets, contain no antibiotics, growth hormones or other undesirable additives.
-Buy organic vegetables and eat the skins – the greatest concentration of nutrients and fiber are in the skin or right beneath the skin.
-Substitute baked organic whole sweet potatoes for regular potatoes. Bake and serve hot with the skin for high fiber.
-Sprinkle cinnamon on winter squash and sweet potatoes. Cinnamon helps to stabilize blood sugar and adds great flavor.
-Ditto for that holiday slice of pumpkin or apple pie – liberal use of cinnamon will help offset the high glycemic effects of these special occasion treats.
-Make your pie crust flourless – use ground nuts and real butter – stay away from shortening which contains dangerous trans fats.
-Try adding a little finely minced garlic to freshly steamed and mashed turnips and squash – adds delicious flavor and antioxidant health benefits.
-Enjoy mixed nuts in the shell as opposed to salted, canned varieties.
-When baking pies, choose raw, unfiltered dark honey in place of cane sugar.
Tomorrow, a list of some great anti-inflammatory foods loaded with antioxidants.
Repair and Renew with Protein
Don’t forget your protein. Protein is key to cellular repair and the days that we don’t get enough protein are the days at which our aging is accelerated. Protein foods will also give you a boost in alertness and your ability to concentrate—perfect for focusing on important mental tasks.
Amino acids
Amino acids – The building blocks of protein. Twenty amino acids are needed to build the various proteins used in the growth, repair, and maintenance of body tissues. Eleven of these amino acids can be made by the body itself, while the other nine (called essential amino acids) must come from the diet. The classification [...]
The Power of Protein
Protein is the basic material of life. In fact, the word “protein” comes from an ancient Greek root meaning “of first importance.” The body could not grow or function without it. When protein is broken down by digestion the result is 22 known amino acids. Eight are essential (cannot be manufactured by the body) the [...]
