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Whether we’d like to accept this or not, we truly are what we eat. So it makes sense to put healthy foods in our body instead of junk food that will only make us look older before our time. This junk food leads to oxidative stress which is a major cause of accelerated aging. One top food that is known to reduce oxidative stress is cactus pear fruit (opuntia ficus-indica).

Scientists in Italy have proven that cactus pear reduced oxidative stress in healthy persons. They also found that cactus pear fruit helps balance a healthy oxidative state in your body while it lowers oxidative damage to lipids. This fruit will definitely improve your antioxidant status.

Eating cactus pear fruit also works to increase the vitamin E levels in your body. Scientists aren’t sure how, but researchers found that persons who took either vitamin C supplements or cactus pear fruit ended up with higher levels of vitamin E at the end of the study.

In the end, scientist concluded that cactus pear fruit will improve your oxidative stress and keep you healthier, but that taking vitamin C supplements at a same dose does not affect the body’s oxidative stress as much. So, eating a food is better than having to take the supplement. (Of course, there are times when only a supplement will do due to the type of supplement you need.) But in this case, food wins.

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Today’s article discusses the health benefits of guacamole, plus a quick and tasty guacamole recipe.

But first, what is guacamole?

Guacamole is a thick dip made primarily from mashing avocadoes and mixing with chopped tomato, onion, lime juice, cilantro, apple cider vinegar and chilies. For extra taste season with salt, pepper and cumin.

Anyway, onto the health benefits of guacamole…

The avocado contains a carotenoid called Lutein, magnesium and monosaturated fats. The avocado helps to fight many forms of cancer (including breast and prostate) and improves skin tone. Some of the substances in avocado help to absorb nutrients in other foods.

The lime juice contains potassium and properties that strengthen the immune system. Research also shows that lime helps to cleanse the blood and liver.

The cilantro contains an abundance of antioxidants and relieves bloating, urinary tract infections and indigestion.

The apple cider vinegar has many health benefits. I wrote about the anti-aging benefits of apple cider vinegar in a post a few days ago. It is rich in enzymes, a natural germ fighter, improves digestion, helps reduce cholestrol, expels toxins and normalizes weight. Externally, it promotes a youthful body, maintains healthy skin and slows aging.

The onions in the guacamole recipe can help to lower high blood pressure, remove heavy metals from the bloodstream and help to fight many forms of cancer.

Here’s my favourite guacamole recipe for you to try.

* 3 ripe, medium Avocados
* Juice from 1 Fresh Lime
* 2 Tbsp chopped fresh Cilantro
* ½ Tsp Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
* 1 Tsp Raw Apple Cider Vinegar
* ½ Tsp Cumin
* 2 cloves Garlic
* ¼ cup finely chopped Onion

Enjoy!

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For a longer and more youthful life, apple cider vinegar can keep you in top shape both inside and out with vibrancy. Here are the health benefits:

Internal Health Benefits

Rich in enzymes
Natural germ fighter
Improves digestion
Helps decrease cholesterol
Helps expel toxins
Helps normalize weight

External Health Benefits

Promotes a youthful body
Maintains healthy skin
Slows down aging
Gives you lusterous hair
Prevents dry hair and scalp

This miracle that keeps you ageless as it maintains the body’s natural acid-alkaline balance, is apple cider vinegar. It is richly beneficial yet inexpensive. The best apple cider vinegar is organic and is labeled as containing “the mother”.

Taking apple cider vinegar drink will also help clean out arterial plaque and keep blood at the right consistency. Calcium metabolism is also improved. And, another important benefit is that it helps sinus and asthma sufferers to breathe easier.

To keep youthful and vibrant, symbol of perpetual youth, Patricia Bragg, MD, PhD, recommends you drink apple cider vinegar three times daily.

1 to 2 teaspoons Bragg vinegar
1 to 2 teaspoons raw honey
8 oz distilled water

Drink this rejuvenator as soon as you wake up, in mid morning, and mid afternoon for a healthier life.

BONUS BEAUTY TIP: For maintaining a healthy glow to your face while maintaining your skin at its optimal pH, apply 3 part water:1 part vinegar to face with a cotton ball. Every am and pm. If you’re in a hurry simply spray it or splash it for a naturally youthful appearance.

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Wheatgrass is a variety of grass similar to barley, oats and rye. It refers to grass grown indoors in containers for between 8 and 10 days and is then squeezed into fresh juice.

Wheatgrass has a variety of health, medical and therapeutic benefits. It has been said that the juice is capable of cleansing the body, neutralising toxins, slowing down the aging process and, some reports suggest wheatgrass helps to prevent the formation of cancerous cells.

Wheatgrass is a source of beta carotene and B vitamins, plus vitamins C, E, H and K and has been found to contain 90 different minerals and 19 amino acids. Wheatgrass contains more iron than spinach and more protein than meat, fish, eggs and dairy produce.

Wheatgrass has been found to be 70% chlorophyll and because of this is capable of healing tissues, purifying the liver, improving blood sugar levels and flushing out harmful toxins. This makes it an ideal addition to your diet if you are trying to lose weight. Chlorophyll is also antibacterial and can be used internally and externally as a healer.

Wheatgrass juice can be used for constipation and keeping the bowells open. Gargle with wheatgrass juice for easing the pain associated with a sore throat.

When you were diagnosed with high blood pressure, most likely the first suggesstion made by your health care provider was to change your diet. High blood pressure can be eased and even cured by changing the foods you eat.

There are some basic rules to curing your high blood pressure using a nutritional approach. Firstly, you should consume unrefined, unprocessed and fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables, onions, garlic, soy, olive oil, nuts, beans, oily fish such as salmon, tuna or sardines.

Reducing sodium intake is an important component of any diet aimed to lower high blood pressure. Research has also shown that a reduction in sodium works even better if potassium intake is also raised. Sodium can be found in very high quantities in processed foods, which is why these types of foods should be avoided as much as possible. Make sure you check food labels to see the amount of salt and avoid those with high salt quantities.

Hydration is also important when it comes to lowering high blood pressure. It helps the entire system work efficiently. Guidelines state that you should be drinking fifty per cent of your body in ounces on a daily basis. So, if you weight 150 pounds, then you should be drinking 75 ounces of water daily.

Herbs and supplements should also be included to help lower your high blood pressure naturally. Herbs such as hawthorn, garlic and yarrow can be included. Supplements should include calcium supplements of at least 800-1500mg and should be taken daily. Vitamin C supplements should also be taken daily.

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Pomegranate juice has exploded onto the scene in recent years and has become one of the most talked about juices amongst health conscious individuals.

Just a 100 ml serving of pomegranate juice provides nearly 20% on an adult’s daily vitamin C intake. It is also a good source of potassium, fibre and antioxidant polyphenols. The main polyphenols are hydrolyzable tannins called punicalagins which are able to scavenge free radicals.

Pomegranate juice has an endless list of health benefits. Here are just some of them.

Pomegranate juice has been shown to reduce the risk of breast cancer. Studies from Israel have shown that pomegranate juice is capable of fighting breast cancer cells whilst leaving the healthy cells alone. It has also been shown to slow the growth of prostate cancer and prevent lung cancer.

Studies have also shown that pomegranate juice can prevent the deterioration of cartilage to prevent osteoarthritis, can prevent plaque from building up in the arteries and can prevent or slow Alzheimer’s disease. It has also been shown to lower blood pressure and lower LDL (bad cholestrol) and raise HDL (good cholestrol).

Pomegranate juice is a fantastic addition to anyone’s diet and a great way to add antioxidants. Make sure you have a juice that is 100% pomegranate with no sugar, no high fructose corn syrup or any other fillers.

This is one article in a 10 part series on how to look and feel younger naturally. This article reveals the importance of healthy eating for maintaining your health and vitality.

Food is life for humans. In recent years, the food we have consumed, instead of giving us life, has caused chronic illnesses and disease. The effects of time and age can be slowed down, and food is the best way to do this. Food is capable of nourishing our bodies, revitalising us, sky-rocketing our energy and make us look and feel younger in the process, too.

Here are some of the best foods to stay young and healthy on the inside and the outside.

Berries - strawberries, rasberries, blueberries and blackberries are stellar sources of vitamins and nutrients, as well as fibre. They are an excellent source of antioxidants, help to boost memory and are very kind to the waistline. Recently a new berry called Goji berries have been discovered and have been voted the number one fruit on the ORAC scale which measures the level of antioxidants in foods. If you can get your hands on Goji berries, then do so.

Citrus - not only do citrus fruits taste like a little drop of heaven, they also have endless health benefits for maintaining youth and vitality. Fruits such as oranges, grapefruit, kiwi, lemon, lime and tangerines can be included under this category. Citrus fruits contains falvanoids which is a phytonutrient which lowers the body’s production of cholestrol and boosts the effect on vitamin C.

Tea - there are many different types of teas, each with their own individual health benefits. All teas contain polyphenols which are powerful antioxidants that can protect against heart disease, certain cancers and stroke. Green tea is packed full of antioxidants and often known as a miracle drink because of its endless health benefits.

Other power foods include oily fish, such as salmon, nuts and seeds, lean proteins, olive oil and of course vegetables.

For optimum health you should regularly consume all of these foods. Don’t forget to include water, too, to flush the toxins out of the body.

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Author: Arden Temple

For the past several years people have become more health conscious, thus learning about the true benefits of eating organic foods. Besides the long-term health benefits of changing your eating style to include foods that are organically grown, there are also health benefits that deal directly with specific food related diseases. Since the introduction of processed foods to the Western world, the annual rate of consumers who are affected by food-borne illnesses and pathogens has risen significantly. Diseases such as e-coli and salmonella are seen much more frequently since the introduction of processed foods. These illnesses are no longer confined to meat products. Fruits and vegetables are being found with pathogens that cause serious illness in consumers. This is also true in other parts of the world. When newly processed foods are introduced, consumers begin to notice a sharp increase in the number of people who are affected by food-related illnesses.

Of course another benefit of eating organic foods is the cost ratio. Purchasing your organically grown foods locally will not only help to increase your local economy, but with the current gas and oil crisis, you can save a substantial amount of money by shopping locally and eliminating the long drives that are often associated with grocery and food shopping. Although not every small town has an organic restaurant, it is safe to assume that virtually all offer organic foods as an alternative to processed foods.

The direct health benefits of eating organic foods are many. First of all, the taste of organic foods is much better than that of processed foods. The flavor of organic fruits and vegetables is wonderful and there are much juicier than processed versions. Organic milk tastes much richer as do cheeses prepared organically. Once you have tasted the wonderful flavor of organic foods it is likely that you will never again enjoy the processed version of that food.

Another very evident benefit of eating organic foods is that organically grown and/or raised foods have not been introduced to artificial pesticides. These pesticides are one of the reasons that so many consumers become ill each year. Organic farms which produce only naturally grown foods strictly ban the use of pesticides. Although we are raised to believe that washing fruits and vegetables eliminates the pesticide that may be on them, this is not always true. There simply is no way to ensure that you are removing all traces of chemicals that are sprayed on these foods when they are not organically grown. Pesticide residue can also be found in many baby foods, on bread and many other foods. Of course there are many governments that claim that these pesticides will not harm you, but ultimately it is much better for your overall health to ensure that you are not consuming any artificial or chemical components in your food supply. Eating organic foods is the only way to ensure that your food is completely free of pesticides or other harmful chemicals.

There has been much speculation on using genetically modified foods. Many people believe that they can be harmful as well. Organic products do not contain any GM foods. Although the health risks in long-term outlooks of GM foods have not yet been verified, it is much safer to avoid these and simply stick with completely natural organic foods.

As well as being completely pure foods, organic foods contain more nutrients, vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids than processed foods. This is in part due to the lack of processing that organic foods receive. Those foods that are processed are ridded of many of their essential vitamins and nutrients. Eating only organic foods, or those grown naturally, will ensure that you receive all the vitamins and minerals, as well as other important nutrients that you need to ensure your overall general health. Organic foods are pure. You get nothing added and nothing taken away. Organic foods contain none of the artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners or preservatives that are found in processed foods. They are also not filled with residual antibiotics, growth hormones or BSE. With none of these additives found in organic foods, as well as the lack of pesticides that virtually all processed fruits and vegetables contain, choosing to eat organic foods simply makes sense if you are looking for a healthier alternative to filling your body with chemicals.

The benefits of eating organic foods are many. Besides the extra vitamins and other essential nutrients that you are getting, it is simply a more natural way to eat, without worrying about chemicals and other additives being found in your food supply. To avoid the risk of adding things to your body that you do not want, to avoid risky food-borne illnesses that are evident in many areas that consume large amounts of processed foods and to simply enjoy a healthier and more natural lifestyle, organic foods are an excellent choice.

This article has been contributed by Arden Temple of http://www.OrganicMixtures.com

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The word “honey” comes from the ancient Hebrew meaning “enchant”. Though honey is thought of mainly as a sweetener that would be selling those “Busy Little Bee’s” short for all their work. So, here’s a little buzz on that familiar sweet and sticky household item.

Below are some common problems which can easily be prevented from the use of honey:

Hay Fever Help

Honey contains grains of pollen and as an immune system booster, it is quite powerful. It also, may create a desensitizing effect for those that are burden with allergies. So, if you happen to be bugged by hay fever, be sure to eat honey that is harvested locally. When I’m asked how local should the honey be for allergy prevention I always advise to get honey that was raised closest to where you live, the closer the better, since it will have more of exactly what you’ll need.

Additionally, honey helps to restore our energy and helps dissolve that irritating mucus. Honeybees will collect pollen from local species, such as in California where we have Bottlebrush trees, and it will be present in small amounts in honey that was gathered by bees that were working areas where these species are growing. When people living in these same areas eat honey that was produced in that environment, the honey will often act as an immune booster. The good effects of this local honey are best when the honey is taken a little bit (a couple of teaspoons-full) a day for several months prior to the pollen season.

First Aid Friend

Applied directly to the skin for minor cuts and scrapes, not to mention applying it to chapped lips. Honey can disinfect the wounds and reduce the swelling of the area too.

Kick Back and Relax

Feeling uptight from a long hard day? Put 2 oz. of honey in a glass with 5 to 10 drops of lavender oil. Place the glass in warm water. To thin out the mixture add 2 tablespoons of the aromatic honey-lavender mix to your bathwater to help you relax and to help with insomnia. Are you having a little afternoon fatigue at 3pm, drink 1/2 Tablespoon of honey in a glass of water and sprinkle with cinnamon powder. Energy will increase within one week if taken daily. Add a little honey to your sleepy time tea to create an overall calming effect.

Can’t Sleep

Also can help you sleep at night. For insomnia, take 1 Tablespoon of honey at dinner. If that doesn’t work, try mixing 3 Tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinegar to 1 cup of honey in a jar. Take 2 teaspoons before bed. If you don’t fall asleep within the hour, take 2 teaspoons more. An old ayuverdic remedy has men taking the same dosage (2 Tablespoons of honey) before bed to treat impotence. Honey for pain relief, Mix 3 Tbls. of honey in boiled water and drink. Honey has natural pain-relieving powers.

Cholesterol is said to be treatable with honey

Mix two tablespoons of honey and three tablespoons of cinnamon in 16 ounces of tea. This mixture is said to reduce the level of cholesterol by ten percent within a short amount of time. As with arthritis, it is said that pure honey taken with food daily will reduce cholesterol levels. Along the same lines, using cinnamon and honey on bread and eaten at breakfast revitalized the arteries and veins leading to the heart and helpful towards preventing heart attacks.

Arthritis is one disease that may be cured with honey

One part honey to two parts of lukewarm water and a teaspoon of cinnamon will make a paste that will noticeably reduce pain in a matter of a couple of minutes. Patients suffering from arthritis can take one cup of hot water with two spoons of honey and a teaspoon of cinnamon once in the morning and again in the evening. It’s been said that taken regularly even chronic arthritis can be cured. Copenhagen University tested their theory by giving patients a mixture of one tablespoon of hone and one half teaspoon of cinnamon before breakfast.

Cholesterol is said to be treatable with honey.

Mix two tablespoons of honey and three tablespoons of cinnamon in 16 ounces of tea. This mixture is said to reduce the level of cholesterol by ten percent within a short amount of time. As with arthritis, it is said that pure honey taken with food daily will reduce cholesterol levels. Along the same lines, using cinnamon and honey on bread and eaten at breakfast revitalized the arteries and veins leading to the heart and helpful towards preventing heart attacks.

Finally, bad breath is said to be helpful if gargled in the morning. One teaspoon of honey and cinnamon mixed in hot water is supposed to keep breath fresh all day.

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