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on July 2nd, 2009
If you are into losing weight, you must increase your fiber intake. Research shows that increasing your daily intake of fiber, will cause you to lose weight with changing anything else in your diet!
In this article, we will discuss the in’s and out’s of eating fiber.
Currently, health care practitioners and dietians recommend 30 grams a fiber a day is what is currently recommended by health professionals. If you want to lose weight fast with fiber, increase the amount to 40 grams per day.
You can also do a holistic cleanse. A majority of these cleanses contain high fiber amounts to clean your colon which can aid in losing weight.
Eating high fiber food will satisfy your hunger and fill you up. This is due to fiber expanding in your belly and making you feel full.
So why is fiber so good for you? Check out the list below:
Two types of fiber exist: soluble and insoluble fiber.
Insoluble fiber means that it doesn’t dissolve in water. This type of fiber adds bulk to your bowel movements and cleans the walls of your intestine
Soluble fiber means that it dissolves in water. This turns into a gel and regulates the flow of waste materials in the colon.
Functions of Insoluble Fiber
- move bulk through the intestines
- regulates the pH in your colon
Why insoluble fiber is good for you:
- encourages daily bowel movements and keeps constipation from occuring
- purges body of toxins through the bowels
- Decreases chances of getting colon cancer by balance the bodie’s pH
Food Sources of Insoluble Fiber
- Vegetables such as green beans and dark green leafy vegetables
- Fruit skins and root vegetable skins
- Whole-wheat products
- Oats
- Corn bran
- Seeds & Nuts
Functions of Soluble Fiber
- attaches to fats in the body
- slows down your blood sugar response
Benefits of Soluble Fiber
- lower total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol (the Bad cholesterol) therefore reducing the risk of heart disease
- regulate blood sugar for people with diabetes
Common foods that have soluble fiber
- Oat/Oat bran
- Dried beans and peas
- Nuts
- Barley
- Flax seed
- Fruits such as pears and apples
- Vegetables such as carrots and celery
- Psyllium husk
Most foods will have a little of both, insoluble and soluble. It is always a good idea to eat a variety of foods so that you can obtain the best nutrition possible for your health.Eating fiber is a key concept to lose fat naturally.
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on June 29th, 2009
When the blood is toxic, the whole body suffers. Gradually the body and its organs weaken due to toxic and excess in the blood. The excess can create deficiency by obstructing minerals, vitamins, and physical energy. Further in extreme cases, coldness, dampness, body dryness and heat can dominate. Beacause of the blockage, people will sense the deficiency and over-nourish thus developing further excess or obesity. Some will choose to medicate thus stressing the liver more. This exacerbates the toxicity due to the liver becoming extended and not able to clear as fast in comparison to a build-up in toxicity and continued excess ingested. In order to correct the underlying imbalance in the blood, focus needs to be given to blood purification.
Below is a list of foods that will help purify the blood while improving normal blood function.
FOODS THAT ENHANCE BLOOD PURIFICATION:
Beets: While purifying the blood, this food strengthens the heart, circulation, liver, improves constipation. While beets moisten the blood, it also uncongests by unstacking blood components, thus supporting normal blood flow which results in calming nervousness and the spirit.
Celery: This cooling, blood purifying food improves key digestive organs - stomach, spleen, pancreas, liver. Because of its cooling nature, the following ailments are benefitted - nervousness, vertigo, eye inflammation, burning urine, blood in the urine, acne, cankor sores, excessive appetite, menopause, headache, high blood pressure, damp body type, diabetes, acidosis, rheumatism, arthritis, gout, nerve inflammation and high blood pressure.
Cucumber: Blood detoxifier, cooling, diuretic, anti-toxic, Improves, bladder and kidney infections, stomach inflammation and ulcers, sore throat, conjunctivitis, acne, skin imbalances. Great topical for skin inflammation.
Grape: Blood purifier, diuretic, increases energy, benefits glands, liver and kidneys, bones, connective tissues and muscles, rheumatism, arthritis, cold constitution, urinary pain, liver imbalances (hepatitis, jaundice), red grapes for anemia and strength. 8 ounces per day for chronic conditions. 16 oz. for acute episodes.
Lemon/Lime: Blood purifier, especially beneficial for Excess body types who have sustained on a high fat protein diet. Its anti-microbial, antiseptic itch, clear the alimentary canal from mouth to rectum. Supports liver functions and digestive absorption. Benefits: colds, flus, dysentery, bad coughs, parasites, weight loss, high blood pressure, sluggish and congealed blood, deteriorating blood vessels, flatulence, indigestion, diabetes, spasms, nervousness, excess thirst, topical for itch, sores, corns, eye wash. Avoid if one has weak blood (insomnia, pale complexion, irritability, thinness). Lime is stronger than lemon.
Raspberry: Blood purifier, neutral food temperature, improves the liver and kidneys, nourishes the blood. Benefits: anemia, excessive/frequent urination,
Raspberry leaf improves the uterus, normalizes excessive menstrual flow, supports premature ejaculation, pregnancy hormone balance, curtails bleeding.
Dried unripe raspberry fruit is stronger than mature fruit. The fruit supports one’s essence thus enhances libido, impotence, involuntary seminal emission and spermatorrhea. Increase eye visual functions.
Salt (Himalayan, Sea): Blood purifier, softens masses, moistens dryness. This benefits hardened lymph nodes, cataracts, muscle and gland hardness, constipation, abdominal swelling and pain, skin inflammation and sores, sore throat, nourishes the heart and mind, increases concentration, calms the dry, nervous, thin body type. Avoid if your body type is damp, overweight, sluggish, high blood pressure
Tomato: Blood purifier, detoxifies the whole body, nourishes the stomach, clears the liver, stimulates appetite, indigestion, food retention, anorexia, constipation, high blood pressure, red eyes, headaches, rheumatism, gout
Vinegar: Blood purifier, stimulates body energy and circulation, decongests the blood and liver, improves mood, food poisoning, nausea, edema, overweight, mucus, topical-athletes foot and insect stings, digestive parasites and worms, ceases bleeding-nose, spitting blood, fainting, post childbirth anemia. Avoid if you have a weak digestion, soft stools, chronic fatigue, general weakness, muscular injury, rheumatism.
Watercress: Blood purifier and builder, diuretic, improves the lung, stomach, bladder and kidney energy, lubricates the lungs and throat, reduces cancerous growths, improves night vision, clears facial sores, stimulates gland secretions, benefits jaundice, urinary tract problems, yellow lung mucus, sore throat, mumps, gas, bad breath.
You can also juice these foods 3-4 cups a day for a 160 lb. person. This can be increased for heavier people. You can combine or drink separately. When designing your diet, allow for 3/5 of your plate to hold the above items while 2/5 needs to hold the secondary items below. Preferred blood detox herbs are listed at Herb Medicine-Ailments Reference .
Additional secondary foods to support the primary purification foods above:
Vegetables: Asparagus, Avocados, Alfalfa sprouts, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Vegetable juices, Cauliflower, Celery, Collard greens, Cucumbers, Fennel, Garlic, Green beans, Green peas, Kale, Leeks, Micro-algae (chlorella, spirulina, wild blue-green), Seaweeds (irish moss, kelp, etc.), Turnip, Scallion, Saltless sauerkraut, Mushrooms (Ganoderm, Maitake, Shiitake, YunZhi), Pumpkin & seed
Meat: Cod, Halibut, Salmon, Scallops, Tuna (from non-toxic sources, small portions-10-15% of plate, 1 time per day)
Fruit: Apples, Apricot, Bananas, Bitter melon, Blueberries, Cantaloupe, Cherry, Cranberries, Figs, Grapefruit, Grapes, Kiwifruit, Lemon/Limes, Oranges, Papaya, Pears, Pineapple, Plums, Prunes, Raisins, Raspberries, Strawberries, Watermelon
Legumes: Black beans, Dried peas, Garbanzo beans (chickpeas), Kidney beans, Lentils, Lima beans, Miso, Navy beans, Pinto beans, Soybeans
Whole grains: Amaranth, Barley, Brown rice, Buckwheat, Corn, Millet, Oats, Quinoa, Spelt, Whole wheat, Whole rice
Nuts & Seeds: Fox nut, Chestnut, Sesame seed, Flax seed, Walnut, Rye
Sweeteners: Royal Jelley, Stevia, Agave Nectar, Bee pollen
Healthy oils: Sunflower seed, sesame oil, ghee & coconut oil
The above healthy foods will go a long way to purify your blood, elongate and bring quality of life. You can free yourself from debility while choosing the harming foods will bring a short, painful and restricted life. Now that you know, what’s left, but to find the fortitude for 90-180 days and discover your healthy body.
Mark Hammer C.M.H. Master Herbalist- Chinese Medicine Longevity Mountain
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