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March 13, 2017
“How To Be A Healthy Vegetarian” Was A Finalist In The International Book Awards In 2016!
I just found out that my book, “How To Be A Healthy Vegetarian” was a finalist in the International Book Awards in 2016! I didn’t even realize it!
Internatioal Book Awards:
Congratulations to all of the Winners & Finalists of the 2016 International Book Awards.
Health: General
Finalist
How To Be A Healthy Vegetarian (Second Edition) by Nancy Addison
Organic Healthy Lifestyle Publishing
978-0-9961085-5-3
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Here is the link: http://www.internationalbookawards.com/2016awardannouncement.html
March 12, 2017
Super Breakfast Smoothie Recipe
Super Breakfast Smoothie
Smoothies are symphonies of nutrients and fiber! You can have smoothies as a meal or a snack, or freeze them in popsicle molds and have them as a healthy desert.
I put healthy fat in my smoothies because my research shows it gives us energy, supports our brain health, and helps us absorb nutrients in fruits and other food more easily.
Chew on a bite of blueberry or cherry right before you have a smoothie, because it will help prepare your body for digestion.
Serves: One.
Ingredients
1 tbsp. coconut oil
2 tbsp. cold-pressed hemp or flax seed oil
1 scoop Protein Powder (Garden of Life is a good choice, or freshly ground, sprouted hemp seeds.)
2 tbsp. raw organic sprouted seed or nut butter
1-2 tsp. coconut probiotics (from refrigerated section of the grocery store)
1 banana with the skin (Clean the banana, cut off the ends, and cut it into chunks before putting it into the blender. The skin has more nutrients in it than the banana and is high in fiber.)
1 cup berries (cherries, strawberries, wild blueberries or berries of choice)
1 1⁄2 cups organic vanilla non-dairy milk (coconut or hemp work well)
Directions
Blend in blender until smooth and creamy.
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March 3, 2017
39: Sustainable, Healthy Weight Loss, Getting Healthy and Making Conscious Lifestyle Choices
Good News To Start Off A Friday! Aldi Stops Selling Products That Contain Neonicotinoid Pesticides And Is Going Organic By May 1, 2017
Good news to start off a Friday from Nancy, your Renegade Nutritionist!
Most of you know how much the bees, protecting the environment and being organic means to me… Well, I’m not that easily impressed, but Aldi, a supermarket that is known for its low prices, is removing all products that contain neonicotinoid pesticides, (if you remember, I had a petition against the EPA to ban the manufacturing and use of those, because they are decimating the environment and killing the bees, butterflies, etc., which the EPA has still not banned, even though the Federal courts ruled they should and the EPA has even admitted to this fact of knowing these poisons are the major toxins destroying the bee populations.) including:
* Chlorpyrifos
* Clothianidin
* Cypermethrin
* Deltamethrin
* Fipronil
* Imidacloprid
* Sulfoxaflor
* Thiamethoxam
This store is not only doing this environmentally positive thing, they are also committing to going all organic by May 1, 2017.
Hooray for this ethical company that is doing the right thing for all of us.
They are a simple store with positive goals and reasonable prices.
This may make Organic Food affordable for everyone.
I’m giving them my gold star.
Here is my link to read my information about the bees, the neonicotinoids and the environment. http://www.organichealthylifestyle.com/the-plight-of-pollinators-today/
March 2, 2017
Let’s Talk About Soy
Let’s Talk About Soy
Many people eat and drink soy and soy products. I’m asked questions about soy frequently, so I thought I would address this food.
Soy has many negative effects on health because it is difficult to digest, affects your hormones, and is closely linked to GMOs, pesticides, and harmful processing chemicals.
Soy protein is a complete protein but can be very hard to digest. The Chinese did not eat unfermented soybeans, because they contain quantities of natural toxins or “anti-nutrients” and are high in phytic acid. This means ingesting unfermented soy can prevent the body from absorbing other nutrients like calcium, magnesium, copper, iron, zinc, and particularly protein.
In China, soy was not used as a food until fermentation techniques were discovered in the Zhou Dynasty (1046–256 BC). When soy is fermented—as in miso, tempeh, or soy sauce—the soy nutrients are more digestible and easier to absorb.
Soy has been linked to gastric distress and pancreatic problems, including cancer, and it can impair our body’s uptake of amino acids.(1) It also contains goitrogens, which are known to suppress the functioning of the thyroid.(2)
Most soy on the market today is from genetically modified (GM) seed. 91 percent of soybeans planted in the United States are GM, and the rate is rapidly growing throughout the world, according to Natural News newsletter.(3)
Dr. Gregory Damato points out that “more than 95 percent of GM soy (and 75 percent of other GM crops) is engineered to tolerate glyphosate herbicide, the most common formulation of which is Roundup. (4)
Recent studies by French scientists on the Toxicity of Roundup and Glyphosate found this herbicide carcinogenic.(5)
They found it:
1. Causes cell cycle dysregulation, which is a hallmark of tumor cells and human cancers.
2. Inhibits DNA synthesis in certain parts of the cell cycle— the cells’ reproductive process, which underlies the growth and development of all living organisms.
3. Impedes the hatchings of sea urchins. (Sea urchins were used because they constitute an appropriate model for the identification of undesirable cellular and molecular targets of pollutants.) The delay was found to be dose dependent on the concentration of Roundup. The surfactant polyoxyethylene amine (POEA), another major component of Roundup, was also found to be highly toxic to the embryos when tested alone, and could therefore be a contributing factor.(6)
These reasons are some reasons why I don’t eat soy if I can avoid it, or any other genetically modified food or non-organically grown food.
I recommend reading more about glyphosate herbicide if you are eating non-certified organic foods.
Be aware that soy is added to tortillas, breads, fake meats, and many other foods, supposedly for the “health” benefit. In my opinion, it is really used as cheap filler.
Health and nutrition expert Dr. Joseph Mercola writes that the advertising industry has misled the public about the safety and health benefits of soy, as well as the widespread use of it in the Asian diet. He states, “A study of the history of soy use in Asia shows that the poor used it during times of extreme food shortage, and only when the soybeans were carefully prepared (e.g. by lengthy fermentation) to destroy the soy toxins.”(7)
He goes on to say that, contrary to some reports in the West, it is not the usual practice in Asian countries to feed soy milk to infants.(8)
Be aware of this when you read food labels that refer to soy’s health benefits, even those that display an FDA statement that soy can help lower the risk of heart disease.
In 2000, two FDA employees, Daniel Doerge and Daniel Sheehan, were so worried about the danger of soy that they wrote a controversial letter to their employer, protesting the positive health claims for soy that the FDA was approving at the time.
They wrote:
There is abundant evidence that some of the isoflavones found in soy—including genistein and equol, a metabolite of daidzen—demonstrate toxicity in estrogen sensitive tissues and in the thyroid. This is true for a number of species, including humans.
Additionally, isoflavones are inhibitors of the thyroid peroxidase which makes T3 and T4.
Inhibition can be expected to generate thyroid abnormalities, including goiter and autoimmune thyroiditis. There exists a significant body of animal data that demonstrates goitrogenic and even carcinogenic effects of soy products.
Moreover, there are significant reports of goitrogenic effects from soy consumption in human infants.(9)
Think carefully about the effects that soy can have on the thyroid (our master gland which affects almost all aspects of our health) and estrogen. Many doctors and nutritionists are soy proponents. Be careful and research this yourself if you are concerned.
A billion-dollar industry advertises soy as the answer to many health issues, from heart disease to weight problems. Soy is frequently touted as the answer to women’s menopause hormone imbalances. This is one of the reasons why so many doctors and older women were happy to embrace it.
Soy and soy-based products contain isoflavones or phytoestrogens, which are plant-based estrogens. Soy is not the only food that contains phytoestrogens. There are other less controversial and more digestible foods with phytoestrogens you can include in your diet.
For men, eating soy isoflavones can significantly reduce testicular function and lower luteinizing hormone (LH) production, which is what signals the testicles to work. A high soy intake which potentially lowers level of LH increases the probability of estrogen dominance in men, contributing to hair loss, swollen and cancerous prostates, and insulin resistance.
Dr. Doris Rapp, MD, a leading pediatric allergist, asserts that environmental and food estrogens are responsible for the worldwide reduction in male fertility.(10)
Soy consumption has been linked with cancer in adults, notably breast cancer, as I read in an article by Jim Rutz. He went on to say:
That’s why the governments of Israel, the UK, France, and New Zealand are already cracking down hard on soy… In sad contrast, 60 percent of the refined foods in US supermarkets now contain soy. Worse, soy use may double in the next few years because (last I heard) the out-of-touch medicrats in the FDA hierarchy are considering allowing manufacturers of cereal, energy bars, fake milk, fake yogurt, etc., to claim that “soy prevents cancer.”
It doesn’t…P.S.: Soy sauce is fine. Unlike soy milk, it’s perfectly safe because it’s fermented, which changes its molecular structure. Miso, natto, and tempeh are also okay, but avoid tofu.(11)
Soy can create allergic reactions. In 1986, Dr. Stuart Berger, MD, placed soy among the top seven allergens, one of the “sinister seven.”
Finally, completely avoid soy protein isolate. It is a byproduct of soybean oil processing that is found in a huge number of vegan foods. A standard soybean contains 40 percent protein, while soy protein isolate is usually about 95 percent protein. But it poses serious health risks.
The processing of soy protein isolate is done mostly in aluminum tanks that leach high levels of aluminum into the product. Then MSG, flavorings, preservatives, sweeteners, and synthetic chemicals are frequently added to help get rid of the “beany” taste and add more “meaty” flavor. In animal experiments, the test animals fed soy isolate developed enlarged organs, particularly the thyroid and the pancreas.
After the soybeans—which are mostly GMO varieties—are crushed to extract the oil, the leftover soy “chunks” (which still contain fiber, water, some fat, and other carbohydrates) then undergo another extraction process that involves hexane—a neurotoxin that is also a substantial component in gasoline.
The next step involves soaking these chunks in a chemical mixture (which commonly contains ammonia and hydrochloric acid) to help concentrate protein levels and achieve a sponge-like texture. Finally, the mixture is spray-dried.(12)
Soy protein isolate can only be made in factories. Healthy, whole foods should be possible to make in a kitchen. You can grind your own almond flour at home from almonds. You can make your own seitan (wheat meat) at home. You can make your own rice milk or hemp milk at home with a blender and some whole-food ingredients.
The only way to make soy protein isolate is by using extremely flammable and hazardous chemicals, like hexane, and extreme temperatures that you could not possibly obtain in a kitchen setting.
Hexane is not used in the production of organic soy protein isolate. For a list of which protein bars and soy burgers are made using hexane-extracted soy protein isolates and which aren’t, go to: www.cornucopia.org/hexane-guides/hexa....
As I researched soy, I came to seriously reconsider its use. I avoid it in most forms, but I do, however, use organic, non-GMO fermented soy sauce. I also use organic miso and tempeh occasionally. There are alternative organic misos now that are made with brown rice, garbanzo beans, and barley—and they taste terrific. I buy these instead of the soy variety.
In conclusion, I do not recommend soy or soy protein for a healing diet.
If you are going to buy soy, purchase certified organic, sprouted, non-GMO soy because it won’t be from genetically modified seeds. If you must buy soy, purchase sprouted and/or fermented, non-GMO, certified organic soy for a more digestible and less harmful soy protein, and avoid soy protein isolates.
Sources:
1. Damato, Gregory. (2009, May 27). “GM-Soy: Destroy the Earth and Humans for Profit.” Natural News. http://www.naturalnews.com/026334_soy... l#ixzz1RzIZAWwh
2. Fallon, Sally, & Enig, Mary G. (2000, April–May). “Newest Research on Why You Should Avoid Soy.” Nexus, 7(3). http://www.eregimens.com/therapies/Di... honwhyYouShouldAvoidSoy.htm
3. Damato, Gregory. (2009, May 27). “GM-Soy: Destroy the Earth and Humans for Profit” Natural News. http://www.naturalnews.com/026334_soy... tml
4. Ibid.
5. Mercola, Joseph. (2012, June 9). “New Evidence Against These Cancer-causing Foods – and the Massive Cover-up Effort.” http://articles.mercola.com/sites/art... anto-roundup-found-to-be-carcinogenic.aspx
6. Bellé, R., et. al. (May 9, 2012). Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health, Part B: Critical Reviews, 15(4): 233-237. http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10... 2149
7. Mercola, Joseph. (2009, January 9). “Learn the Truth About Soy. Just How Much Soy Do Asians Eat?” http://articles.mercola.com/sites/art...
8. Ibid.
9. Sheegan, Daniel M., & Doerge, Daniel R. (1999, February 18).Letter to Dockets Management Branch (HFA-305). The letter was posted on ABCnews.com as “Scientists Protest Soy Approval.”
10. Bellatti, Andy. “You Ask, I Answer: Soy Protein Isolate.” Medpedia. Belatti is a commenter on the original article by Kelsey Lepp. http://smallbites.andybellatti.com/yo...- answer-soy-protein-isolate/
11. Rutz, Jim. (2006, December 12). “Soy is Making Kids ‘Gay’.” WND Commentary. http://www.wnd.com/2006/12/39353/
12. Cousens, Gabriel. (2008). There Is a Cure for Diabetes. Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books.
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February 28, 2017
Chromium A Vital Nutrient For Our Health
Chromium A Vital Nutrient
For Our Health
I have a lot of people asking me what chromium GTF I use after they read my book, “ Diabetes And Your Diet.”
The mineral chromium helps transport glucose from the blood to the muscles. The pancreas cannot make insulin without this vital mineral, which is probably missing from most people’s diets today. It could be one of the most important missing links to having a healthy pancreas.
This would be a critical component for a person with type 1 or 2 diabetes, who wishes to be healthier.
According to the National Institutes of Health, “Chromium is known to enhance the action of insulin, a hormone critical to the metabolism and storage of carbohydrates, fat, and protein in the body.” (1)
People who eat non-organic foods have a greater likelihood of being deficient in this important trace mineral.
The chemical fertilizers used in industrial farming destroy chromium that would naturally be in the soil. All GMO foods are grown with these chemical fertilizers. The USDA says that about 90% of the food on the market today in the US, is grown this way, which is why I think this important mineral is missing from most people’s diet today. This is one of many reasons fresh, certified organic, non-GMO food is always the best choice at the grocery store.
Chromium supplements should have GTF (Glucose Tolerance Factor) on the label. It should say, “Chromium GTF”. Avoid synthetic supplements that don’t list whole, organic foods as the ingredients.
I use this one, here is the link: https://www.7lights.net/?Click=1586
Source:
National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements.
“Chromium: Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet.” http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Chro...- HealthProfessional/#h10
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February 19, 2017
38: The Importance Of Organic Micro-Greens And How They Can Impact Your Health
Leading health specialist, radio show host, and award-winning author Nancy Addison discusses the IndoorOrganic Gardens of Poughkeepsie with Brud Hodgkins. They discuss the importance of organic micro-green food, non-GMO foods, vitamins, health and the environment. They discuss the various ways their garden and micro-greens are impacting children, the elderly, and their community.
Their website: http://hv-harvest.com/indoor-organic-gardens-of-poughkeepsie/.
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February 8, 2017
Valentine Day’s Cherry Smoothie
Valentine Day’s Cherry Smoothie
By Nancy Addison
This delicious recipe is a great way to start your Valentine’s Day with a nutrient rich meal that is quick and easy.
Ingredients:
1 banana (with skin)
1 ½ c. fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
2 c. alternative milk of choice (unsweetened, vanilla hemp or coconut milk are good choices)
1 tsp. raw, organic, pure, extra virgin coconut oil
1 tsp. cold pressed, raw hemp or flax seed oil
1 scoop vegan, organic, raw protein powder (I use Garden of Life brand.)
1 T. probiotics – (liquid form, in refrigerated section of healthy grocery store or empty 2 capsules into the mixture)
Directions:
Take the banana and wash well and cut off the hard ends. Cut into chunks and add it completely to the blender. (The skin has more nutrients in it than the banana and the fiber is supportive of adrenal and overall health.)
Place the rest of the ingredients to the blender and blend until smooth.
Serve with a few fresh berries!
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February 6, 2017
The Benefits Of Fenugreek Seeds
The Benefits Of Fenugreek Seeds
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) has held a major position in Ayurveda Medicine for thousands of years. It has been traditionally used in cooking, and it has been historically used for supporting liver and gallbladder health, balancing blood sugar, regulating weight, and boosting overall digestive strength.
There is a well-documented study, showing the benefits of supplementing your diet with fenugreek seeds, and its effect on the blood sugar of type 1 diabetics. Poor blood sugar regulation is linked to weight gain, along with an excess of serious health concerns. Keep in mind, blood sugar imbalances actually start in the liver, and the liver is where fenugreek benefits. In one study with diabetic type 1 patients, there was a 54% reduction of glucose in the first morning urine, along with significant positive changes in the ability to regulate fats in the liver. (1)
Fenugreek has also been found to help with men’s libido and increase their sexual function. In one study, 60 healthy males between the ages of 25 and 52 with erectile concerns took either fenugreek or a placebo for 6 weeks.
The men that took the fenugreek saw a significant improvement in libido, sexual arousal and orgasm. They also self-reported a positive effect on muscle strength, energy and well-being. While the exact mechanism for these actions is still unknown, it has been found that fenugreek can play a role in maintaining healthy testosterone levels. (2)
In another clinical double-blind controlled trial, 49 men who regularly weight-trained were provided either fenugreek or a placebo for 8 weeks. The body composition, muscle strength, muscle endurance and cardiovascular fitness were evaluated in both groups. The fenugreek group saw a significant improvement in both upper and lower body strength and body composition, in comparison to the placebo group. The men who consumed fenugreek also saw a significant reduction in body fat. (3)
I would recommend using certified organic seeds that are sprouted to remove phytic acid, for the maximum benefit.
Fenugreek can be taken as a tea with meals, or it can be taken as a supplement in a capsule form. You can also cook with it, freshly grinding it as a spice to sprinkle on your food.
Support and improve your health by adding fenugreek to your diet today!
Source:
Eur J Clin Nutr. 1990 Apr;44(4):301-6. Effect of fenugreek seeds on blood glucose and serum lipids in type I diabetes.
Sharma RD1, Raghuram TC, Rao NS.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2194788
Phytother Res. 2011 Sep;25(9):1294-300. doi: 10.1002/ptr.3360. Epub 2011 Feb 10. Physiological aspects of male libido enhanced by standardized Trigonella foenum-graecum extract and mineral formulation.
Steels E1, Rao A, Vitetta L.
J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2010; 7: 34.
Published online 2010 Oct 27. doi: 10.1186/1550-2783-7-34
PMCID: PMC2978122 The effects of a commercially available botanical supplement on strength, body composition, power output, and hormonal profiles in resistance-trained males
Chris Poole,1 Brandon Bushey,1 Cliffa Foster,1 Bill Campbell,2 Darryn Willoughby,3 Richard Kreider,4 Lem Taylor,1 and Colin Wilborn1
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February 3, 2017
Be The One Everyone Wants To Kiss!
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Be The One Everyone Wants To Kiss!
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we all want to have the best kiss possible.
There are a few ways to have better dental health and whiter teeth. Here are my “Top Five” easy, inexpensive ways that you can improve your dental health and whiten your teeth at home.
First:
Brush your teeth three times daily.
Second:
Floss Your Teeth
Directions:
Floss your teeth two to three times daily to keep the stains from lodging between your teeth.
Third:
Oil Pulling
Oil pulling is an Ayurvedic Remedy used to enhance oral health and well-being. Oil pulling detoxifies the body, removes unsightly stains on teeth, and prevents illness and disease.
My daughter and I did it infrequently for a while and never noticed a difference; but when we did it on a continual basis for 15 days without interruption, the difference was remarkable.
Amanda saw a huge difference in her gums, teeth, and overall health, when she finally did the oil pulling consistently. I have also noticed a significant difference between when I do it and when I don’t.
Try this on a consistent basis for a couple of weeks, and see how amazingly clean and fresh your mouth feels.
Ingredients:
Pure, organic coconut oil
Unrefined sea salt
A Tongue scraper
A Toothbrush
Purified, (non-chlorinated) water
Directions:
First thing in the morning, before brushing your teeth or eating anything, take 1 teaspoon of pure, organic coconut oil into your mouth and swish the oil around in your mouth, tilting your head back, so that it can get to the back molars.
It is very important that you keep the oil in your mouth the whole time and Avoid Swallowing It. (It may taste strange the first few days, but you will get used to it—just stick with it.)
Pull the oil through your teeth and chew the oil so that it activates the saliva. Do this for at least 10 -15 minutes. The oil will turn white in your mouth as you do this. The oil pulls toxins and excess mucus out of the blood through the mucus membranes in the mouth.
Spit the oil out in a tissue or the toilet.Avoid Swallowing the Oil. After spitting it out, swish your mouth with a cup of warm purified water, along with a pinch of unrefined, mineral-rich sea salt.
Immediately following the sea salt-water rinse, brush your teeth thoroughly. Use a tongue scraper to clean your tongue well, and then use a toothbrush to clean the roof of the mouth.
Next, drink 2–3 glasses of purified (non- chlorinated and non- fluoridated) water.
The result will be a fresh, relaxed feeling. Gums will bleed less and teeth will get whiter.
If you do this on a continual basis, you may notice that the dark, puffy circles under your eyes will start to disappear. You may even have more energy, a better memory, and a better night’s sleep.
Fourth:
Eat Fresh Organic Apples and Strawberries
Consuming strawberries or apples and chewing them thoroughly can help whiten teeth. Apples and strawberries contain malic acid and vitamin C. The malic acid is like an astringent that helps remove surface stains, and the vitamin C helps remove plaque. You can even mash up some fresh strawberries or use a grated apple and brush your teeth with the mixture once in a while.
Note: Adding some fresh organic celery or carrots to your diet can also help promote dental health.
Fifth:
Baking Soda & Lemon Juice
Baking soda and lemon juice have been used for years to help clean teeth and gums.
Note: Only use if you have strong tooth enamel. Use only once every month or two. The acidic nature of the lemon juice can be too strong for the enamel.
This may not be for everyone. You can use the baking soda alone, if you are concerned about using the lemon juice with it.
Baking Soda can make a good toothpaste used all by itself.
Ingredients:
Baking soda
Freshly squeezed lemon juice
Directions:
In a bowl, mix a tiny bit of baking soda with the juice of a freshly squeezed lemon. The mixture will bubble slightly.
Use cotton swabs or cotton gauze to wipe saliva and excess plaque from your teeth.
Then apply the mixture. Leave the mixture on your teeth for about 25 seconds before gently brushing it off with a toothbrush.
Note: This is not long; so use a timer so you remember to rinse it off.
Always remove the mixture after 25 seconds.
You want to remove it before its acid could erode the tooth enamel. Never leave it on your teeth over one minute.
Wishing you a smile that is bright and healthy!
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