Health Benefits
Coconut sugar has a high mineral content. It is a rich source of potassium, magnesium, zinc and iron. In addition to this it contains Vitamin B1, B2, B3 and B6. When compared to brown sugar, Coconut sugar has twice the iron, four times the magnesium and over 10 times the amount of zinc. Coconut sugar is unfiltered, unbleached and preservative free.
Coconut oil/butter is known for its Lauric acid content, and for its quality, healthy saturated fats. Cholesterol does not naturally occur in the plant kingdom. Unlike saturated animal fats, Coconut oil is cholesterol free, making it safe for people with cholesterol challenges. Lauric acid promotes immune function through its transformation into monolaurin once ingested. Studies show that Monolaurin is able to destroy lipid coated viruses and bacteria including influenza, herpes and HIV.
Cellular Health
Our body's cells are comprised primarily of saturated fats. Regular consumption of Coconut Butter promotes cellular health reducing oxidative damage from free radical exposure. Internal cellular protection translates externally to healthier, more hydrated, younger looking skin.
Weight Loss
Medium Chain triglycerides (MCT's) are abundantly found in coconut butter. Unlike other forms of fat, the liver is able to metabolise MCT's similarly to how it utilises carbohydrates as a fuel source. Coconut butter's digestibility means that it is quickly absorbed by our bodies, and not left to circulate the blood stream like other fats. The MCT's in coconut oil have also been shown to have thyroid supporting mechanisms. Studies that were conducted on the basal (resting) metabolic rate of people who ate MCT's comparative to those participants who consumed more LCT's (long chain triglycerides i.e. vegetable oils) were found on average to have a 12% increase in their basal metabolic rates.
Maca contains high amounts of vitamins, minerals, enzymes, all the essential amino acids and it contains nearly 60 phytochemicals. The extraordinary health benefits of Maca are due to the way it promotes optimal functioning of the hypothalamus and pituitary master glands. Maca contains unique alkaloids that stimulate the master glands, which in turn improves the overall functioning of the endocrine system.
Traditionally, native medicine practitioners and herbalists have recommended maca for :
•Treating menopausal symptoms, such as hot flushes, vaginal dryness, depression and as an alternative to hormone replacement therapy [HRT]
•Stimulating and regulating the endocrine system
•Regulating and normalizing menstrual cycles
•Stimulating fertility in both men and women
•Supporting the immune system
•Increasing energy, stamina and endurance, reducing chronic fatigue
•Enhancing libido, treating impotence
•Revitalizing seniors, mentally and physically.
Maca is essentially an adaptogen and therefore adapts to your body’s metabolism and particular needs to achieve an overall sense of wellbeing and optimal functioning. Through balancing and optimizing the functioning of the hypothalamus and pituitary master glands it also balances and optimizes the functioning of the adrenal glands, the thyroid and the pancreas. Because the levels of oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone are optimized this in turn helps regulate ovarian function and enables the adrenals to produce enough hormones to avoid symptoms during menopause.
Due to this overall affect of maca on the hormonal system and high level of protein it also acts as an effective whole food muscle building agent.
Maca also remineralizes the body, due to its high mineral content, making up for the lack of minerals in modern diets and conventionally grown fruit and vegetables. Maca has such a high mineral content due to the soils and environment in which it is grown. The cooperative of indigenous maca growers who grow our maca leave the soil fallow for 5 years after each maca crop so that the soils regenerate completely with minerals.
Rose Bay, Double Bay, Vaucluse, Maroubra locations.
Tuesday, 31 May 2011
Wednesday, 18 May 2011
Coke versus water(interesting facts...)
COKE
- In many states the highway patrol carries two gallons of Coke in the trunk to remove blood from the highway after a car accident.
- You can put a T-bone steak in a bowl of Coke and it will be gone in two days.
- To clean a toilet: Pour a can of Coca-Cola into the toilet bowl and let the 'real thing' sit for one hour, then flush clean. The citric acid in Coke removes stains from vitreous china.
-To remove rust spots from chrome car bumpers: Rub the bumper with a rumpled-up piece of Reynolds Wrap aluminum foil dipped in Coca-Cola.
-To clean corrosion from car battery terminals: Pour a can of Coca-Cola over the terminals to bubble away the corrosion.
-To loosen a rusted bolt: Apply a cloth soaked in Coca-Cola to the rusted bolt for several minutes.
-To remove grease from clothes: Empty a can of Coke into the load of greasy clothes, add detergent, and run through a regular cycle. The Coca-Cola will help loosen grease stains.
- It will also clean road haze from your windshield.
WATER
The thirst mechanism is so weak that it is mistaken for hunger.
Even MILD dehydration will slow down one's metabolism as much as three per cent.
One glass of water will shut down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100 per cent of the dieters studied in a University of Washington study.
Lack of water is the number one trigger of daytime fatigue.
Preliminary research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water a day could significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80 per cent of sufferers.
A mere two percent drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing on the computer screen or on a printed page.
Drinking five glasses of water daily decreases the risk of colon cancer by 45 per cent, plus it can slash the risk of breast cancer by 79 per cent, and one is 50 per cent less likely to develop bladder cancer. Are you drinking the amount of water you should drink every day?
For your information: The active ingredient in Coke and Lemonade (pretty much all soft drink) is phosphoric acid. Phosphoric acid also leaches calcium from bones and is a major contributor to the rising increase of osteoporosis.
To carry Coca-Cola syrup (the concentrate) the commercial trucks must use hazardous material place cards reserved for highly corrosive materials.
Now the question is, would you like a glass of water? … or Coke?
A note on water: Be sure you are drinking only the best quality water. Most of the water that comes out of our taps is full of fluoride, chlorine, mercury and heaps of other crap.
Diet coke is no better! A lot of people pat themselves on the back for choosing Diet Coke over regular Coke. What they don't realise is that Diet Coke is full of nasty, toxic aspartame.
- In many states the highway patrol carries two gallons of Coke in the trunk to remove blood from the highway after a car accident.
- You can put a T-bone steak in a bowl of Coke and it will be gone in two days.
- To clean a toilet: Pour a can of Coca-Cola into the toilet bowl and let the 'real thing' sit for one hour, then flush clean. The citric acid in Coke removes stains from vitreous china.
-To remove rust spots from chrome car bumpers: Rub the bumper with a rumpled-up piece of Reynolds Wrap aluminum foil dipped in Coca-Cola.
-To clean corrosion from car battery terminals: Pour a can of Coca-Cola over the terminals to bubble away the corrosion.
-To loosen a rusted bolt: Apply a cloth soaked in Coca-Cola to the rusted bolt for several minutes.
-To remove grease from clothes: Empty a can of Coke into the load of greasy clothes, add detergent, and run through a regular cycle. The Coca-Cola will help loosen grease stains.
- It will also clean road haze from your windshield.
WATER
The thirst mechanism is so weak that it is mistaken for hunger.
Even MILD dehydration will slow down one's metabolism as much as three per cent.
One glass of water will shut down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100 per cent of the dieters studied in a University of Washington study.
Lack of water is the number one trigger of daytime fatigue.
Preliminary research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water a day could significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80 per cent of sufferers.
A mere two percent drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing on the computer screen or on a printed page.
Drinking five glasses of water daily decreases the risk of colon cancer by 45 per cent, plus it can slash the risk of breast cancer by 79 per cent, and one is 50 per cent less likely to develop bladder cancer. Are you drinking the amount of water you should drink every day?
For your information: The active ingredient in Coke and Lemonade (pretty much all soft drink) is phosphoric acid. Phosphoric acid also leaches calcium from bones and is a major contributor to the rising increase of osteoporosis.
To carry Coca-Cola syrup (the concentrate) the commercial trucks must use hazardous material place cards reserved for highly corrosive materials.
Now the question is, would you like a glass of water? … or Coke?
A note on water: Be sure you are drinking only the best quality water. Most of the water that comes out of our taps is full of fluoride, chlorine, mercury and heaps of other crap.
Diet coke is no better! A lot of people pat themselves on the back for choosing Diet Coke over regular Coke. What they don't realise is that Diet Coke is full of nasty, toxic aspartame.
Thursday, 12 May 2011
Wednesday, 11 May 2011
NEW supplement purchase online from www.mercola.com
It is now 2 months since my first ironman- and I am actually feeling more fatigued than after the event. Apparently this can happen(a delayed reaction). So I went and researched some supplements that might help me. I will report in a month and tell you if I have felt any improvements.
The Mercola Advanced Nutrition Co Q10 and ubiquinol supplements can help you in many different ways to complement your healthy diet and energize your life.
- Help you produce more energy for your cells*
- Act as a catalyst in your body's various chemical reactions, leading to the production of energy.*
- Ignite your body's engine by jump-starting energy production in your cells.*
- You'll enjoy your new-found energy and stamina levels.*
- Boost your heart health*
- Help strengthen your overall cardiovascular system.*
- Help maintain and balance the critical energy level needed in your body's most vital muscle... your heart.*
- Since you're passionate about life, you need an optimally-functioning heart.*
- Act as an antioxidant to help protect you from free radicals*
- Provide your body with added defense against oxidation stress to your cells, tissues, and organs.*
- Help recharge other antioxidant nutrients to their active states -- and keep them working for you.*
- You'll feel good about yourself, knowing you're taking steps to live a healthy life.*
- Help you reduce the signs of normal aging*
- Help you potentially feel more alert and responsive.*
- By keeping blood levels high in Co Q10, help you maintain your vitality.*
- You're determined to feel young and full of life... don't let aging get the best of you.*
- Help you potentially feel more alert and responsive.*
- Help you maintain blood pressure levels within the normal range*
- Promote healthy blood circulation in your body and a more efficient heart.*
- Research indicates maintaining proper levels of Co Q10 can help you maintain normal blood pressure levels.*
- Just by knowing you're taking more steps to take control of your health, you could feel more relaxed and less stressed out.*
- Promote healthy blood circulation in your body and a more efficient heart.*
- Provide a boost to your immune system*
- Help promote your healthy immune system.*
- Help support your immune system by providing a defense against free radicals.*
- You'll feel great about yourself knowing you're taking action to potentially boost your immune system.*
- Help promote your healthy immune system.*
- Support your nervous system*
- Help promote an active mind.*
- Your brain is one of the most active organs in your body and requires uninterrupted energy.*
- Nothing beats having an active mind to help you deal with all of life's challenges -- and to help you make healthy decisions for your family.*
- Help promote an active mind.*
Wednesday, 4 May 2011
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