“Superfoods” to add to your diet

Adding a “superfood” or two to your diet is guaranteed to ramp up your nutrition!  These vegetables and fruits don’t earn the moniker “super” for nothing.  They’re so named because they pack twice the nutrition of other fruits and vegetables.  When you add a superfood to your diet, you’re supercharging your day.

 

KALE

You’ll find kale in the lettuce section of your grocery store, and if you haven’t tried it, now is the time to start.  Kale has dark green and dense leaves, and leaves foods like spinach in the dust when it comes to nutrition.  Packed with vitamins A and C, phytonutrients, carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin, and calcium, kale is the wunderkind of the dark, leafy greens.  Jam-packed with anti-oxidants, kale is a fantastic addition to your dinner plate.

 

Kale is great in smoothies, and much like spinach, can be thrown into virtually any fruit combination.  Blend it with bananas and strawberries for a morning pick-me-up.

 

Work kale into your lettuce salad, for an extra burst of nutrition.  As you become more accustomed to the flavor, you can gradually replace traditional iceberg lettuce with this superfood.

 

You might even try cooking roughly torn kale into stews – Italian sausage, mushrooms, and kale make a fantastic and very flavorful stew.

 

QUINOA

 

If you’re saying, “Huh?  What’s that?!” then you’re not alone.  The popularity of this ancient food has exploded in recent years, trending upward alongside the increasing popularity of gluten-free diets.

 

Quinoa is delicious, with a nutty flavor that recalls popular grains.  Quinoa is really a seed, and originates in the Andes Mountains.  It’s considered a “superfood” because it is not only considered a whole grain, but it also has the amino acid profile of a protein.  It packs a big nutritional punch, with minerals aplenty, including calcium, phosphorus, potassium, copper, zinc, magnesium, and iron.

 

Quinoa cooks up like rice, with a 2-1 ratio of water to quinoa.  Cook it with a meat or vegetable stock to add extra flavor, and combine it with your favorite steamed veggies for a delectable whole food treat.  In fact, you can use quinoa in pretty much any scenario when you might normally reach for rice.  Quinoa outpaces rice in every way when it comes to nutritional value.

 

Quinoa is very versatile, and you can eat it for breakfast in place of oatmeal.  Traditional oatmeal accompaniments like honey, nuts, or fruit all taste delicious in quinoa.

 

 

The Paleo Primer: All About Paleo Dieting

If you’ve even been in a used bookstore or thrift store and visited the book section, you can see a graveyard of popular diet books.  It seems that at any given time, somewhere on the bestseller list there will be a diet book selling the next “big thing” in weight loss.  If you follow diet trends, you’ve probably heard of the Paleo Diet, and might be wondering why so many people think it’s so great.

 

The Paleo diet is similar to low and no-carb diets, but there is to be no consumption of grains or gluten.  Central to the eating plan is lean proteins (meat, fish), fruits and vegetables in season, and nuts, seeds, and oils.

 

Those who promote the Paleo way of eating argue that it is beneficial for the body, and especially good for preventing diabetes and cardiovascular disease.  Paleo eaters contend that the general focus on reducing saturated fat in our diets is misguided, and that many of our health problems can be attributed to excessive carbohydrate consumption.

 

One research paper found that the Paleo diet reversed the symptoms of insulin resistant Type 2 diabetes in many patients, whereas the Mediterranean diet showed no symptom changes in participants.  This is not to say that the Mediterranean diet is an unhealthy way to eat, but it definitely says something interesting about the benefits of the Paleo diet.

 

Paleo eating can be modified to meet your needs, as long as you follow the basics of the diet.  Introducing grains, legumes, or gluten into your diet is definitely a no-go, but you can experiment with various fruits, vegetables, and proteins to find the right mix of foods for you.

 

Paleo dieters report a host of health benefits with the adoption of this eating plan.  Blood lipid number improvement, weight loss, fewer headaches and pains, better sleep, and improved autoimmunity are all reported benefits of Paleo eating.

 

Paleo dieting is ideal for athletes in training, with lean protein a part of every meal.  Healthy proteins such as lean beef, chicken, turkey, pork and seafood contain Branched Chain Amino Acids, which help in muscle recovery post-workout.  Adding a Paleo-friendly carbohydrate to your protein intake will aid in replenishing glycogen to the muscles.

 

The Paleo diet may be a good fit for you, and if it sounds intriguing, proponents encourage dedicating 30 days to a Paleo plan.  Within 30 days, you should be able to experience the many benefits of Paleo eating, and decide if it is right for you.

The brain is a muscle too!

With all the focus on the body, it’s easy to lose sight of keeping the brain healthy.  One of the things that researchers have learned about the brain is that it must be kept active over a lifetime to stay as sharp as possible.  If you’ve looking for new ways to stimulate your mind, there are plenty of things to try!

 

LEARN A NEW SKILL

 

One of the best ways to exercise your brain muscle is to challenge it with new things.  Learning a new skill is a fantastic way to give your brain a serious workout.

 

In your brain, there are millions of tiny neurons that make connections whenever you learn something new.  The more you repeat that activity, the more your brain becomes accustomed to it, and you gain the ability to go on autopilot, so to speak.  Think of when you learned to type on a keyboard, or how to ride a bike.  These are skills that you don’t have to think of step-by-step anymore, although at one time you most likely did.

 

If you don’t vary your activities, your brain doesn’t have an opportunity to forge new connections.  Combat this by taking up a musical instrument, painting, a new athletic skill, or even mental games like crossword puzzles.

 

EAT THE RIGHT FOODS

 

It almost goes without saying:  eat lots of fruits and vegetables to be sure you’re feeding your brain the nutrients it needs.  Be sure to eat lots of fish to get all your omega-3 fatty acids, and consider a multi-vitamin.

 

PICK UP THE CONTROLLER

 

That’s right; video games can be helpful to your brain health.  Choosing games that require quick thinking and problem solving really can give your mind a workout.  Even Halo requires strategic thinking.  Now, don’t go overboard, but don’t worry if you like to unwind with a little gameplay.

 

GET IN THE POOL

 

While all sports that get the body moving are valuable, running and swimming seem to be particularly stimulating to the brain.  When you’re planning your workout regimen, be sure to make time for these invigorating activities.

 

VISUALIZE YOUR WORLD

 

You may or may not be a visual learner at heart, but visualization can be great for good brain health.  You can improve spatial skills and reasoning by purposefully visualizing your ideas and your goals.  There is also evidence that this can help improve your memory as well.  Go ahead, close your eyes, and give it a try!

Food myths: facts and fiction

Run across any questionable information on the Internet lately?  Yeah, me too.  If there is one thing you can’t trust outright, it’s health claims made by shady sources.  So many people are looking for the “right” answers on how to live a healthy lifestyle – and how to lose weight – that it isn’t surprising incorrect myths that SOUND reasonable start to gain acceptance.

 

YOU’LL LOSE WEIGHT BY DRINKING A LOT OF WATER

 

You’ve probably heard this one a lot.  Even popular weight loss programs encourage drinking 8 glasses of water each day to encourage the weight loss process.  The problem?  In and of itself, water is not going to shrink your waistline.  Researchers have found that water’s weight loss effect may be that it fills your stomach, causing you to eat less at your meal.

 

If you drink a 16-ounce glass of water before your meals, you’re statistically more likely to lose more weight than those who drink nothing prior to their meal.  That water itself does nothing to promote weight loss.

 

YOU’LL GET ACNE BY EATING GREASY FOODS

 

Acne is typically caused by hormones or poorly formulated skin care products.  It is not the case that eating French fries will cause a breakout.  It’s possible to get some of the grease on your fingers, which could cause a breakout if you touch your face excessively.  So, if you’re eating a greasy meal – and let’s face it, you need one every once in a while – be sure to wipe your hands.

 

CARROTS IMPROVE YOUR VISION

 

Carrots have a lot of vitamin A, which is one of the vitamins necessary for good eye health.  However, other foods have a lot of vitamin A as well, like spinach and sweet potatoes.  As long as you’re eating a balanced diet with rich sources of vitamin A, you should be giving your eyes the vitamins they need.

 

TOO MUCH SUGAR WILL CAUSE DIABETES

 

There is a nugget of truth to the claim that sugar causes diabetes, but only insofar as consuming too much sugar causes weight gain.  Being overweight significantly increases your risk of diabetes, so managing your weight by eating sensibly and cutting out frequent sugary drinks and snacks is a wise choice.

 

EATING AFTER DARK CAUSES WEIGHT GAIN

 

Eating too much any time of the day causes weight gain.  It’s not clear where the idea that you shouldn’t eat anything past a certain hour took hold, but as we’ve mentioned before on this site, eating past a certain hour doesn’t cause you to gain additional weight.  That is, unless you’re consuming more calories in your day than you should be in the first place.  Overeating at night is no different than overeating in the morning.  If you crave a snack at 11pm, go ahead, just make it one high in protein and low in sugar.

Unhealthy habits you can break today

We all have habits that we want to break; after all, humans are creatures of habit.  Our habits really make us what we are, and since we all inevitably have a few bad ones, it’s natural to want to break out of our self-imposed ruts.  Here are a few common habits that you can break out of, starting today.

 

Social smoking

 

Social smoking is a habit that is easy to fall into, if you like to spend time out with friends having a cocktail.  Every group of friends seems to have at least one smoker, so it doesn’t seem like that big of a deal to join in and take a few puffs yourself.  Next time you’re out, just pass on the cigarette.

 

Even one cigarette can have a detrimental impact on your health.  The immediate harm that comes from cigarette smoke starts with just one puff, so learn your triggers that causes you to want to smoke.  Chew on a straw, a toothpick, a stick of gum, or a even a peppermint to keep your hands busy while your friends take their smoke break.

 

Pass on the “binge” drinking

Busy during the workweek, some men will go out on the weekend and get crazy to blow off steam.  While there are health benefits to moderate drinking (2 or fewer drinks per day), binge drinking will undo those positive side effects.  Consider drinking a seltzer and lime for every cocktail or beer to slow down your alcohol intake, and to reduce your potential for a nasty hangover.

 

Kick the artificial sugar habit

Artificial sweeteners are a blessing and a curse.  By putting them in your coffee and other foods, your body might get a little confused.  See, your brain detects something sweet being ingested, and it expects calories.  When none materialize, you may experience hunger pangs to prompt you to eat even more.  When you want a drink, try black coffee, or just have some delicious ice water!

 

Cut out the diet soda

People are addicted to all sorts of things, and those diet soda drinkers seem to be really on the hook.  While the crisp flavor of diet soda is admittedly delicious to the taste, what really may have its hooks into you is the caffeine.  We associate caffeine with coffee and tea, but popular diet sodas have as much caffeine as a shot of espresso.  At the very least, switch to caffeine-free brands, or try limiting your diet soda intake to once per day.

 

 

Multivitamins and you: are the benefits really there?

Many recent studies have thrown cold water on the idea that taking vitamins is beneficial to our health.  Studies conducted by universities around the world continue to come up with results that indicate that maybe all the supplementation that we do isn’t worth it after all.

Alzheimer’s disease benefits from vitamin E?   Studies indicate no.  Vitamin B doesn’t help prevent heart disease, and you can’t expect cancer protection from vitamins A, C, or E.

Not only are there many findings showing a dearth of benefits, but also there are some that indicate over supplementation is harmful.  As far back as 1994, there was a study that showed that high beta carotene intake could lead to a greater chance of lung cancer in male smokers.  Additionally, recent studies cast high folic acid intake in a dangerous light as well.

Megadosing in any form is unwise, unless you’re being directed by your physician and monitored for possible side effects.

Randomized trials performed on vitamins seem to have indicated that the benefits – whether they be reduced chance of disease or otherwise – are likely oversold when it comes to individual vitamins.  That isn’t to say, however, that you should not take a well-rounded multivitamin.  What it does say, however, is that you should be realistic about what benefits you can expect from your multivitamin.

Randomized trials are the “gold standard” in research, but they can have some blind spots when it comes to their results.  For example, for diseases that develop over long periods of time, randomized trials simply can’t “see” these eventualities.  In addition, due to their nature, randomized trials must be restricted to a subset of a population:  women over 65, men between 20 and 40, and so forth.

A 2005 study of vitamin E in women found no cardiovascular benefits from taking vitamin E, but when an analysis of 65+-year-old women was done, there was a 26% reduced chance of cardiovascular occurrences.

So, at the end of the day, it is hard to say for certain that there is any definite benefit to taking vitamins in pill form.  The research isn’t all that promising, but that doesn’t mean that you need to throw your multivitamin in the trash.  Indeed, your doctor likely still recommends that you pop your multi with your breakfast in the morning.  It certainly doesn’t hurt you, and science may yet confirm unknown benefits from supplementation.  Just don’t expect any miracles.

The hidden benefits of Vitamin D

Vitamin D is a great way to jump-start your plan to improve your diet.  In a previous blog post, we talked a bit about how Vitamin  D can go far to improve your energy levels.  But there is even more to the story.  Vitamin  D does far more for our bodies than scientists have even imagined.

One of the main problems with our Vitamin  D intake is that we simply don’t get enough.  Vitamin  D deficiencies are responsible for any number of individual maladies, and the only solution is to try and get enough – whether that be through supplementation or just getting out in the sun more.

Vitamin  D is known for helping bone and joint health and assisting the body in absorbing calcium.  Those with low levels of vitamin D are prone to such diseases as osteoporosis and pain in the joints.  Sufferers of arthritis and back pain may find that correct levels of vitamin D help alleviate discomfort.

The main source for vitamin D is sunlight.  If you suspect you are deficient in Vitamin D, start making efforts to get yourself in the sun for about 15 minutes per day.  The rule-of-thumb is about an hour per week, if possible, and many people don’t even get that.

Instead of working out at the gym, consider taking a walk or run through the neighborhood on a sunny evening.  Eat your lunch outside.

Even if you get plenty of face time in the sun, you still could be deficient in Vitamin D.  As you age, your body is less proficient at processing vitamin D, and when that happens, it is time for supplementation.

You probably already know that your milk is fortified with vitamin D.  Be sure you’re drinking the recommended amount of milk, or take a vitamin supplement.  You can get vitamin D in omega-3 fatty acid rich foods, like fish.  The old standy-by of cod liver oil is another way that you can make sure you’re getting enough vitamin D.

As in anything, you never want to take too much.  With the surge in vitamin D attention lately, people have been super supplementing; taking in far more vitamin D than is necessary to stay healthy and happy.  This can be harmful to the body.  Whatever has power to help the body also has the potential to hurt.  Consult with your doctor to be sure that you are taking an appropriate dosage of vitamin D.

Give your energy a BOOST

If you’re feeling like a drag in the energy department, you’re not alone.  One of the chief complaints as we grow older is our lack of energy and verve.  If you’re looking for ways to boost your energy, you’re in the right place.  Today we have a long list of ways that you can jump-start your energy levels, giving you that feeling you’re so eager to recapture.

EAT FISH

Fish is a healthy animal protein packed with omega-3 fatty acids.  Omega-3’s have many benefits, including alleviating symptoms of depression, and spurring on an energetic and happy feeling.  Fish alternatives with the same benefits include flaxseed, walnuts, or fish oil supplements.

CHECK YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE

Those men with chronically elevated blood pressure are prone to sustained fatigue.  Getting your blood pressure treated by a physician can help you to regain your energy and joie de vive.

HYDRATE!

Drinking plenty of fluids is a way to supply the body with plenty of energy.  If you grow dehydrated, you are prone to feelings of tiredness.  If you are “dry,” then so is one of your prime sources of energy.

INCREASE YOUR FIBER INTAKE

Researchers have discovered a link between fiber intake and your energy levels.  For those who eat more fiber, they experience more energy and vitality.  Fiber is also good for so many other aspects of your health; you really can’t go wrong when you increase your fiber.

SNACK REGULARLY

Choosing healthy snacks throughout the day can help fuel your body.  People experience fatigue when they allow their blood sugar to dip too low.  Food fuels the body; eating fruits, vegetables, and other snacks like whole-grain crackers or nutrition bars are a prime way to keep your energy levels high.

ENSURE YOUR THYROID IS HEALTHY

A malfunctioning thyroid may be the culprit if you’re experiencing chronic fatigue.  If you suspect your low energy isn’t just a function of a poor diet or insufficient exercise, you may want to rule out thyroid problems with your doctor.

FIRE UP THE SUNLIGHT

Perhaps you live in a part of the country that doesn’t get much sunshine.  Those who live in parts of the world that don’t get much sunshine sometimes experience fatigue as a result of having a low Vitamin D intake.  Be sure to take a Vitamin D supplement, if needed, and consider getting a sunlamp and follow recommended exposure times each day.

Focus on eye health: what you need to know

A treatment for blindness could be on the horizon.  Researchers, in their pursuit to treat people with eye ailments, have discovered a source of hope from an unlikely place:  the ocean.  That’s right; algae, that green plumage of the sea, recently made an appearance in an issue of Molecular Therapy as a treatment for blindness.

In rats, that is.

Researchers at the University of Southern California extracted a gene existing in green algae, and inserted it into a harmless virus.  That was then injected into the eyes of mice that had gone blind.  Those who had received this injection soon were running a maze with the same skill as sighted mice left untreated.

The reason that many go blind is due to degeneration in photorecepters in the eye.  This can be due to illness or age-related factors.  Without a sensitivity to light, the eyes simply cannot work correctly; it is as though you’re always in a darkened room.

Algae, dependent on photosynthesis to make light, work very much like the photorecepters in our eyes.

Researchers at USC hope to have human subjects within two to three years, and they are confident that this promising therapy will work in humans as well as they have worked on mice.

Now, if you’re interested in protecting your eyes, there are many things that you can do today that don’t require algae injections.

High-glycemic diets are shown to elevate risk for age-related eye ailments by a whopping 49%.  Take a look at your diet, and figure out where you can cut the sugar.  Consult the Internet to find low-glycemic index foods to replace your high sugar snacks.

Two important nutrients, called zeaxanthin and lutein, are shown to prevent damaging blue light from the sun.  Spinach is a rich and delicious source of these two amazing nutrients.  Cook the spinach to get the lutein; raw spinach doesn’t release lutein.

Mangoes are another source of eye-supporting nutrients.  Packed full of beta-carotene, along with vitamin C and E, mangoes have carrots beat for eye-supporting power.  If you’re not a big fan of mangoes, throw one in your smoothie and mask the flavor with another delicious fruit.

Supporting your eye health may not jump to mind when you’re thinking about your diet, but you can help keep your vision sharp by making a few small changes.  Think about your eye health; you won’t be sorry!

Low-Carb Dieting: Passé dieting fad or path to weight loss?

In the years since the low-carb dieting made a comeback in the late ‘90s, it’s popularity as the “it”  diet of choice has waned.  Other plans placing more emphasis on a balance of carbs, proteins, and fats have grown more popular, with their focus on controlling calorie intake.  Diets in general have a low incidence of success, and many of those who lose pounds regain them within one year.  Inquiring minds wonder, were we too quick to dismiss low-carb dieting?

Low-carb diets come in many forms.  Atkins, The Zone Diet, South Beach, Sugar Busters and other diets that rely on restricted carbohydrates make their claims based on the idea that too many carbs prevents the body from burning fat for energy.  This idea flies in the face of the typical low-fat, high-carb plans, which rely on a restricted calorie model for weight loss.

Hardcore low-carb dieting puts the body into a state of ketosis, where the body has exhausted its glycogen stores and burns fat exclusively.  Some doctors claim this is harmful, but the science is not settled.  Claims that those in extended ketosis will experience liver problems abound, but recent science indicates that periodic dietary ketosis is completely natural.

If you’ve struggled with traditional low-calorie diets and can’t seem to get your weight loss moving, then low-carb dieting is a viable option.  All diets (yes, including Atkins) do allow for some carbohydrates, usually after a 2-week period at the beginning of the diet meant to get the body into fat-burning gear.  Adding back carbohydrates is done by increasing vegetable intake and consuming exclusively whole-grain products.  Consuming sugars and products made from white flour can halt progress of a low-carb diet, so there is some willpower involved in low–carb dieting.  In fact, many low-carb dieters find they have to “detox” from the powerful cravings they experience from sugar and white flour “addictions.”

In 2003, a meta-analysis found that low-carb diets are at least as successful as typical low-fat, calorie-restricted diets for losing weight.  A 2007 JAMA study actually found women experienced greater success than women following the Zone, Ornish, or LEARN diets.  This isn’t to say that everyone who goes on Atkins will experience great success, but there is reason to believe that low-carb dieting has the potential to be successful.

When considering the low-carb lifestyle, learn as much as you can about the various options.  You don’t necessarily have to give up bread forever, but you will have to drastically cut back.  On the flip side, you may find that after a while, you feel satisfied and full, but you’re still losing the weight.  Now THAT is success.

Remember Low-Carb Dieting?  It Still Works!

If you’re trying to lose weight, you have probably considered the low-carb lifestyle.  Low-carb dieting is touted as the “easy” way to lose weight, because it allows for greater calorie consumption in addition to greater protein and meat consumption.  This indicates that people will feel fuller and more satisfied when eating low-carb.  In fact, this is one of the best reasons to try low-carb dieting.  You can eat to satisfaction, which helps keep willpower to lose high.

Low-carb diets come in different forms, with Atkins, The Zone Diet, and South Beach being quite popular.  A low-carb diet does not necessarily mean eschewing all breads and sugars, but typically the carbs in a low-carb diet come exclusively from whole grains and vegetables – emphasis on the vegetables.  It isn’t the case that low-carb dieting doesn’t take any willpower – in fact, many who go the low-carb route described struggles as they “detox” from sugar and white flours.

The low-carb way is a viable option for those who’ve failed with low-calorie and low-fat diets.

Low-Carb Dieting is No Worn-Out Fad!

Low-carb dieting has lost some of its cachet in recent years, after quite a run in the late 1990’s.  Despite its waning popularity in an industry famous for “the next big thing,” low-carb dieting has quietly helped many people lose weight effectively.

Low-carb dieting is a great option for those who’ve struggled with hunger when engaging in typical low-fat, calorie restricted diets.  The need for willpower to ignore hunger is a weak point in the low-fat diet ethos, a point that causes failure among many.  The statistics for losing weight and keeping it off are sobering; enough to cause people to throw up their hands and not try at all.  This doesn’t need to be – you should try low-carb before giving up.

Low-carb dieting does not mean you have to eschew carbs all together.  Carbs are usually included in all diet plans in the form of vegetables and whole grains.  This food is delicious and satisfying, and combined with healthy proteins, causes quick and relatively painless weight loss.

Fasting to Lower Your Risk of Heart Disease?

People often fast before surgeries and medical procedures, for religious reasons, and unwillingly when sick.  However, some researchers are beginning to wonder if there is a health benefit to a weekly 24-hour fast.  You may be surprised that a doctor would recommend 24-hours without food, but some men report a greater sense of health and well being, as well as rapid fat loss with the addition of a weekly fast.

A fast is simply abstaining from food for 24 hours.  You still can drink anything non-caloric, leaving your diet soda, tea, black coffee, and ice water as safe to drink.  That’s it!  Depending on your personal willpower, this may or may not be a good option for you.

Two studies were conducted that sought to investigate the health benefits of fasting.  In the first study, scientists surveyed 200 people on whether or not they engaged in regular fasting.  Those who did had a 12% less chance of having diabetes and heart disease than those who did not fast.

A second study was conducted with 30 individuals who were not fasters prior to the study.  These participants were asked to abstain from food for 24 hours, and then have a day of regular eating.  Researchers collected blood samples from both days, and found that the men had elevated levels of human growth hormone (HGH) – about 20 times higher – on their day of fasting.

Having elevated levels of HGH is a good thing!  Your body becomes aware it is out of food, and the signal goes to the pituitary to release HGH.  In turn, the body starts using fat for energy instead of turning to muscle.  This is the ideal way to burn energy, since losing muscle is counterproductive to any fitness program.

Researchers posit that greater surges of HGH in fasters cause them to have a lower body mass index (BMI), which in turn reduces their chances for heart disease and diabetes.

Researchers still need to find a way to study fasting over the long-term, since these studies are strictly observing fasting benefits in the short term.  There is no way to know yet if these HGH benefits have lasting power.

While experts don’t typically recommend fasting, it is because of the belief that the body will resort to muscle stores to replenish energy.  Other fitness advocates disagree, saying that implementing a fast each week can be very beneficial to a high-quality fitness routine.

Meal Replacements for Vegans

Whole food meal replacement is a new, up and coming nutritional contender in the vast market of dieting and natural foods. These supplements are based on the vegan lifestyle, everything is one hundred percent natural, and from plant-based whole foods. Though based on the vegan nutritional standards these supplements are packed with more nutrition than eating the common source food alone. They have more calcium than milk, more potassium than bananas, more fiber than oatmeal, and so on.

Clinical studies have shown that people who are ill and have started juicing are getting the right daily nutritional values and thus have started to become more healthy than before. The new whole food meal replacement supplements have more vitamins and nutrients than traditional juicing alone which leads to better nutrition and promotes a quicker, more remarkable recovery. The power of all natural remedies and supplements have been known for thousands of years and it is many of these organic compounds that are now found in both synthetic and all natural products around the world.

For someone who takes these supplements, the dietary pills help to stabilize probiotics, micro-organisms that in adequate dosages give a host more benefits for healthy digestive and intestinal function. The herbs in these supplements can also help enhance and strengthen major body systems. They promote an abundance of amino acids to optimize naturally occurring amino acid production in plants since they are plant-based. These pills are not genetically altered, have no pesticides in them, no wheat, dairy, sugar, or eggs in them. Also, they have no artificial flavoring or coloring, and absolutely no preservatives. In short you couldn’t get a more natural organic nutrient base if you reached into the earth and pulled out a wild plant with your bare hands.

Though these supplements give you an abundance of nutritional value that surpass ordinary vegan foods, they cannot replace eating an actual nutritious meal. If however, you are sickened and are forced to withdraw from eating, then this is a fantastic way get the nutritional value of the foods a healthy body needs. Also, since they are very beneficial for you they are perfect to help skyrocket your health back to one hundred percent faster and more effectively. These dietary supplements should be a part of most peoples everyday nutritional lifestyle. In this hectic and fast paced century people are not able to get the proper amount of nutrition needed in the everyday world. With the help of whole food meal replacements now they are able to!

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