"More than 200 studies show that raw vegetables have the most powerful potential to protect against cancer." - Dr. Fuhrman
Did you know that when your vitamin D levels are low you will "feel" hungry all the time? Why is that? According to studies, when our vitamin D levels are low this interferes with Leptin in the blood that tells your brain you should be full. Did you know 2/3's of the American population have low levels of vitamin D? Optimize your nutrients and you will optimize your body according to Dr. Amen.
"When someone is overweight during their thirties, they face a 60% increased risk for developing pancreatic cancer. Obesity at that age increases the risk of pancreatic cancer by 200% to 300%."
The third generation of hamsters fed genetically engineered soy suffered slower growth, a high mortality rate, and a bizarre birth defect: fur growing in their mouths. Many also lost the ability to have pups. Check out this slide show of "Top 10 Reasons to Label Genetically Engineered Foods." If it's not organic and has been processed, the food most likely contains GMO ingredients.
Did you know that dandelions are higher in beta-carotene than carrots, have a higher iron content than spinach, and are very rich in calcium, vitamin K, vitamin C, B vitamins, potassium, and manganese. Read our blog about eating your weeds for cheap organic produce. Check out this link also for more information about dandelions - the super food!
Walnuts and Omega 3's - Just one ounce of walnuts!Did you know just one ounce of walnuts provides twice the recommended daily amount of Omega 3's, plus 9 grams of fiber and 18 grams of protein!?
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Steak has 5.4 grams of protein per 100 calories, whereas broccoli has 11.2 grams, nearly twice as much. Eat more broccoli!
Did you know that carotene rich (orange in color – usually) fruits and vegetables such as broccoli, pumpkins, carrots, apricots, asparagus, squash, mangoes and dark leafy lettuce, are some of the BEST cancer preventatives available – when juiced.
Did you know that located in The North Pacific Gyre is what has become an island of trash that consists mostly of plastic debris. This “island” is estimated to cover an area twice the size of Texas. This plastic trash is also estimated to be as deep as 30 feet down into the water! Not pretty!
“When there is a lack of calcium, oftentimes due to a vitamin D deficiency, the body increases production of synthase, a fatty acid enzyme that coverts calories into fat. Calcium deficiency can cause synthase production to increase by up to 500 percent, explaining the correlation between low levels of vitamin D and obesity.”
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