Home Economics.

It seems there never is "enough time" to get our meals prepared correctly to get the proper nutrients that our bodies need. However, it is possible to make sensible healthy meals in just a few minutes. The first thing(s) I emphasize as a must have in every kitchen is glassware not plastic tupperware. From water bottles to the lining of food tins, the chemical BPA is present in most plastics. BPA is what’s known as a suspected endocrine disruptor this basically means it can mimic the body’s hormone system and potentially create reproductive health problems, with possible links to cancer. So, people add some class and get some glass!
The whole idea in having glassware is so that you can prepare food and store it for a couple of days. How great would it be to actually still enjoy a healthy meal that you know how, when and who prepared it. Having enough food prepared for a couple of days can save you money ( for some glassware!) In comparison to eating out on a day to day basis which can drain your wallet, lead to poor eating choices and sometimes not worth the experience.

Eating healthy does not have to be a challenge and does not need to be costly. There is a difference between eating and being hungry. Try to start your day with breakfast in your stomach. It is definitely the most important meal of the day and gets the wheels turning. Limit your meals to three balanced meals. Snack sensibly, drink water, avoid unnecessary salt and sugar as most foods already own these properties naturally, Importantly stay hydrated! The human adult body is made up of 55-60% water. Incorporate some exercise even something as simple as walking is great extender of life! Smile and laugh more it reduces calories and relaxes the muscles of the face.

Even though all foods are important, I have a list of foods that I hold up on a pedestal because of how much our bodies benefit from them. The three main basic vegetables that are easily accessible and affordable year round are collard greens, red onions, and tomatoes. All vegetables are good for you unless of course you have allergic reactions or simply just do not like the taste. In those instances you can find a way to make the vegetables more appealing to your pallet example: use variety of spices and get creative. Remember the more green leafy vegetables you eat the better!


Monday, March 24, 2014

Sugar Free Smile.

I am Sugar Free! This freedom has been a difficult one and has taken a learned discipline within myself as sugar has been one of my great loves, escapes and comforts for the longest time, that relationship was toxic. It is found in most decadent temptations and it always presents as well as hides itself very well. Always appealing to the eye, tastes great and also does massive damage to your body and skin. If you are currently in a Sugar relationship you may want to consider ending it. Warnings about sugar are mere whispers, yet sugar is eight times more addictive than cocaine. Recent studies and research show that Americans are consuming roughly 152 pounds of sugar a year. Most of this sugar is hidden in processed foods and sweetened drinks, avoid these at all costs and invest in a good juicer that will essentially be more beneficial to and for you. Think smart.Prolong your life.

Considering that our cells depend on sugar for energy, it only makes sense that we evolved an innate love for sweetness. How much sugar we consume, how it enters our body and where we get it from has dramatically changed over time. 6,000 BC people in New Guinea began to grow sugarcane. 500BC Sugarcane cultivation spread to India where people had learned to turn bowls of the tropical grass’s juice into crude crystals. From there sugar traveled with migrants and monks to China, Persia, North Africa and eventually to Europe in the 11th century where it remained a luxury an "exotic spice"until manufacturing became efficient enough to make “white gold” much more affordable. Christopher Columbus brought sugarcane to the New World in 1493.

By consuming so much sugar we are not just demonstrating weak will power and indulging our sweet tooth,we are in fact poisoning ourselves. Some fruits, such as apples and pears have three times as much fructose as glucose. Most of the fruits and veggies we eat are more balanced so give them a chance and cultivate an organic relationship. Pineapples, blueberries, peaches, carrots, corn and cabbage, for instance all have about a 1:1 ratio of the two sugars. Sugar can actually attach to the collagen in our skin, making it stiff and inflexible. The scientific term for that is glycation, when your collagen is cross-linked by sugar and you end up with stiff and sagging skin, you certainly want to avoid that too at all costs. Remember facials can get costly and add up to your budget so again invest in that juicer and enjoy fruits and vegetables as nature intended. Encourage children to eat more fruits and vegetables as opposed to cereals with fake coloring and high sugar content as this will automatically trigger hyper active behavior. Cutting back on sugar can help aid in weight loss, may help balance your mood as sugar sends your energy levels on a roller coaster, the naturally-occurring bacteria in your mouth thrives on sugar. So when sugar from food and drink ends up on the surface of your tooth, the bacteria uses the sugar as energy to grow which over time will lead to plaque build up which will eat away at the tooth enamel hence encouraging cavities and gum disease. In a less direct way, sugar can also affect your teeth by increasing your risk of diabetes, which in turn can increase the glucose content of your saliva, encouraging oral bacterial growth. So it really does not matter how much you brush your teeth, cut back on the sugar if you want to keep that bright sparkling smile.
There are many different options that can substitute as sweeteners for our food, honey is one of my favorites it is natural and does not spoil. Over all brown sugar is better for you than white sugar so if you are having a hard time ending the sugar relationship gradually cut back and explore different options. Enjoy your sweet life, remember to smile! it looks good on you!

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