Health and Nutrition

Moving on

2017-01-22T07:05:00.001-08:00

To My Dear Friends,

After 7 great years with GFI Capital, I have made the decision to move on and start something I can call my own – Omri Investments. Omri will focus on acquiring multifamily real estate in secondary markets.

Thanks to all of you for your support.

Please reach out to me should you need anything or interested in potentially working together.

Best,

Marc Mouhadeb

Founder & CEO

Omri Investments Inc.

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2016-08-11T11:14:00.001-07:00

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Bitter Sweet

2013-04-16T13:01:00.001-07:00

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Hi guys,

What a bitter sweet moment.

Bitter - I can't believe what happened yesterday! 2 Bombs exploded near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Such a tragedy. Really no words to express my feelings. Our prayers go out to the victims and their families.

Sweet - A few of our readers ran the Boston Marathon and completed it in great time - congrats to them - they worked hard!

Warmly,
Marc Mouhadeb
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Happy to Announce...

2013-04-15T09:17:00.001-07:00

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Afternoon Everyone!

I am excited to announce the following:

First - I have hit my $3,600 Bike 4 Chai Fundraising target and decided to continue my efforts to complete the NYC Triathlon and fund raise $ for Team One Family. This organization helps Israeli's Victims of Terror. Please support me by donating here: https://www.teamonefamily.org/MarcMouhadeb - I know you have some tithing to do after Tax season!

Secondly - My dear friends Steven and Daniel Cayre have finally launched a food delivery service which boasts everything I have been putting out there - Eating for nutrient density! I have tried some of the food and can tell you it is absolutely delicious.

Here is his email announcement from last week:
"We are proud to announce that after much research, development and hard work, we are launching Powerplant, a health supportive kitchen that delivers fresh prepared meals to homes that are plant-based, use only certified organic ingredients, and are minimally processed.

Our website has not publically launched, but we wanted to share the ‘beta mode’ version with you. On the site, http://innercircle.powerplantlife.com, you can learn more about the program and how it works, check out our weekly menu, and have a look at our blog which will serve as a resource for Powerplant recipes, news/happenings, and general wellness tips.

To ensure the quality of our programs, we are starting out small, focusing on a limited number of friends and family in Manhattan (although we plan to deliver to Brooklyn and other areas soon!). We are now accepting orders for this delivery this Monday, April 15th (and Mondays going forward).

We wanted to thank you for all of your support along the way and are happy to be able to share this milestone with you :)"

All the best,
Marc Mouhadeb
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Sanavita & Terri

2013-04-09T10:07:00.001-07:00

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Hi everyone,

There are 2 companies I'd like to introduce you to - SanaVita & Terri.

SanaVita - http://www.sanavita.org/ - is run by an amazing woman named Arul Goldman. They are a Holistic Cleansing company. I went for a colon cleanse this week. Boy was it weird but so interesting and freeing (once its done of course). It is not painful but there is slight discomfort. It basically is an hour of shooting water and chlorophyl up your butt and then draining it and seeing all the crap (literally) that is stuck on the colon walls. It is super clean. I highly recommend this place. If you do plan on going there - ask for Arul to do the cleansing for you - she owns the place so may be hard to get her. If you can't get her ask for Anna. I was told she is also amazing.

Terri - http://terrinyc.com/ - Met the owner yesterday - super nice guy and very welcoming. This is a vegan place on 23rd and 6th and Maiden Lane and Pearl. They are a fast food vegan place. Some things are more healthier than others but all in all very good food/juices/shakes.

All the best,
Marc Mouhadeb
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A 4 Step Plan to Heal Your Immune System

2013-04-05T11:16:00.001-07:00

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Dear Friends,

In her new book, THE IMMUNE SYSTEM RECOVERY PLAN, my good friend Dr. Susan Blum lays out a clear plan to recovery for the millions of people needlessly suffering from autoimmune disease, and a clear path to optimal immune function for those interested in improving immune health for any reason.

For more information, videos, consumer support, and where to buy info for THE IMMUNE SYSTEM RECOVERY PLAN, click here: http://bit.ly/Y1cE48

The Proven 4-Step Plan…
One of the most sought-after experts in the field of Functional Medicine, Dr. Blum shares the four-step program she used to treat her own serious autoimmune condition and help countless patients reverse their symptoms, heal their immune systems, and prevent future illness. Dr. Blum’s innovative method focuses on:

·         Using food as medicine
·         Understanding the stress connection
·         Healing your gut
·         Supporting your liver

A Book of Hope and Healing…
THE IMMUNE SYSTEM RECOVERY PLAN shows readers how the immune system works and offers an easy to follow 4-Step program so that you can:

·         Reverse symptoms
·         Reduce antibodies
·         Cure the cause of disease
·         Improve immune function

THE IMMUNE SYSTEM RECOVERY PLAN will teach YOU how to create your own personalized treatment plan with:

·         An interactive workbook of checklists and questionnaires
·         40 delicious and nutritious recipes to jump start the healing process

THE IMMUNE SYSTEM RECOVERY PLAN is a groundbreaking book providing a revolutionary way for people to balance their immune systems, transform their health, and live fuller, happier lives.

To read the Foreward by Mark Hyman, Introduction, Table of Contents and Chapter 1, click here: http://bit.ly/YVPXIn

To buy THE IMMUNE SYSTEM RECOVERY PLAN, click here: http://amzn.to/Xewt7i

In good health!

Marc Mouhadeb
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Bike 4 Chai

2013-03-22T09:48:00.001-07:00

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Hi Everyone,

It's that time of year where I ask for your generosity. I will be fundraising for 2 charities this summer. I will start with the first - Chai Lifeline.

Like last Summer, I will bike 170 miles from the Jersey Shore to Camp Simcha, an extraordinary overnight camp that gives children with cancer a vacation from sickness that restores their spirits and renews their determination to fight illness.

The ride won´t be easy, but neither is life for a child with cancer or other serious illness. Camp Simcha and its sister camp, Camp Simcha Special, are the organization´s flagship programs. Every year these two camps offer 430 children a chance to forget about illness and just be kids again. (To learn more about Camp Simcha and Camp Simcha special, visit www.campsimcha.org.) My objective is to raise $3,600 by then and I hope you will help me reach this goal. All donations are 100% tax-deductible.

You can donate here: http://www.chailifeline.org/events/Bike4Chai/my/mouhadeb

Many Thanks!
Marc Mouhadeb
www.MarcsHealthZone.blogspot.com

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Must Read - Why is White Flour Bad for you?

2013-03-21T07:16:00.001-07:00

Have a Great Holiday!

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Hey Everyone - Hope you are all doing well...

Triathlon and Running Training season is upon us so lets all make a commitment to exercise AT LEAST 30 minutes per day...

I received Dr. Mirkins email this morning and one of the articles was about White Flour...This article is very educational and will explain all you need to know about white flour...

Truly Amazing! Can't get over it...

Happy Passover and Easter to everyone!

Best,
Marc Mouhadeb
www.MarcsHealthZone.blogspot.com

PS - for those eating Matzah - make it whole grain!

Why Sylvester Graham Rejected White Flour

Two hundred years ago, Sylvester Graham, the inventor of the Graham Cracker, was treated by the scientific community as a nut because he claimed that white flour was a poison.

HE WAS REALLY A PROPHET. He told people to eat bread made from whole grains. He didn't make his recommendations because white flour lacks essential nutrients; vitamins weren't even discovered then. Nobody then knew that you can become very sick and even die if you lacked certain nutrients.

FAMILY TIES: Graham was a minister who, in 1830, was very concerned about the breakdown of the family. At that time, most breads were made by "ma and pa" family mills that ground their own whole grains into flour that they used to make their own breads. He felt that white flour would allow companies to build huge mills that would grind flour that would be sold to large bakeries. These bakeries would be able to sell bread for less than the small companies could afford to sell them. This would put the "ma and pa" family mills out of business and would have the potential to break up families

WHY MILLERS MADE WHITE FLOUR: If you grind whole grains into flour and do not cook it within a couple of days, the flour turns rancid and must be thrown away. A whole grain looks like a tiny egg. On the outside, it has a tough outer coat called the hull. In the middle is a little tiny seed called the germ, which is the part that forms the plant. The entire rest of the grain is the endosperm, which is the starchy food that the seed uses as a source for energy for the baby plant before it can lay down roots and leaves to extract its own food from the air and soil. When you grind whole grains into flour, you break up the germ which contains a lot of fat. The fat turns rancid very quickly and you have to throw the flour away.
Millers learned that they could produce flour that could be kept a very long time just by removing the germ from the whole grain before they ground the grain to make flour. It was customary to remove the germ from the whole grain before grinding. This would produce flour that could be stored for years and be shipped long distances.

THE EVILS OF WHITE FLOUR: When Graham preached that white flour was a poison that killed people, he really meant that white flour would put the small bakeries out of business. Audiences at his Sunday church services would hear that the rise of large corporations and the demise of small companies will cause the demise of the family. Without small bakeries and mills, men would have less incentive to marry and the family structure could be destroyed.
Graham was correct when he called white flour a poison, even though his explanation was less than scientific. Removing the germ of whole grains to make white flour removed nine vitamins and virtually all the minerals and phytochemicals.
Removing the "B" vitamins, thiamin, niacin and riboflavin, and folic acid in the germ caused the great epidemic of beriberi and pellagra, that killed more people in North America than anything else from 1700 and 1900.
PELLAGRA: Lack of niacin caused Pellagra which made people crazy, and gave them diarrhea and a skin rash before they died of heart failure.
BERIBERI comes from lack of thiamin which causes people to swell like balloons, lose feeling in their arms and legs and die of heart failure
LACK OF RIBOFLAVIN: Isolated riboflavin deficiency has never been reported. It is virtually always associated with lack of other nutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin D, niacin, and thiamin. It is seen most frequently in chronic alcoholism or intractable diarrhea. Symptoms of riboflavin deficiency include swelling and fissuring of the lips, ulceration and cracking of the angles of the mouth, oily, scaly skin rashes on the genitals and between the nose and lips, swelling of the tongue, red, itchy eyes, numbness of hands, and decreased sensitivity to touch, temperature or vibration.
LACK OF FOLIC ACID: Lack of folic acid causes heart attacks and, in pregnant women, causes their babies to suffer spina bifida in which their spines are abnormal.
In the 1930's the U. S. government made it illegal to sell white flour unless the miller adds back thiamin, niacin and riboflavin. This brought an end to the epidemics of beriberi and pellagra. Heart attack rates kept rising in the United States until 1994, when the government made it illegal to sell flour without adding back folic acid. Since then, the rate of heart attacks has declined dramatically.

GRAHAM CRACKERS: Graham's solution for the white bread problem was to create a cracker that was named after him. It was made with coarsely ground whole wheat and molasses which was, baked as soon as the wheat was ground so it wouldn't turn rancid.
Sylvester Graham would turn over in his grave if he knew that what is sold as "Graham Crackers" today. Read the list of ingredients and you will see white flour and sugar, with coloring
added to make them look brown.

* White flour is a refined carbohydrate that increases risk for obesity, diabetes, and heart attacks.
* Eating foods high in sugar markedly increases risk for diabetes, heart attacks, certain cancers and premature death.
* Some brands of Graham Crackers still contain partially hydrogenated oils (trans fats), which raise the bad LDL cholesterol, lower the good HDL cholesterol, increase heart attack risk, and may even increase risk for certain cancers. Most manufacturers have responded to consumer pressure to remove trans fats, but you should still read the labels of all foods and avoid any that contain them.

THE MORAL OF THE STORY: The bakery industry should repent its evil ways and learn from the beneficial preaching of a Presbyterian minister.

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The Ugly Truth About The Paleo Diet

2013-03-14T14:14:00.001-07:00

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Hey everyone,

I just read this on Kimberly Snyders page...I love her and love this article...

Less meat and more plants - common people - it's not that difficult!

Best,
Marc Mouhadeb
www.MarcsHealthZone.blogspot.com

The Ugly Truth About the Paleo Diet

√ Why the “Paleo diet” is just another wolf in sheep’s clothing…

√ 3 dangerous myths proponents of the diet use to justify eating unhealthy amounts of animal protein.

√ The one most important (yet simple!) action you can take now to radically improve your health and beauty.

Here we go again…

Proponents of the Paleo Diet act like it’s this “hot” and “new” thing—while claiming it’s the way man REALLY ate many thousands of years ago before the so-called horrors of agriculture ruined everything.

In reality, Paleo is really just another high protein/low carb diet—not all that different from Atkins or others before it—which recommends around 65% of calories come from meat/animal protein. Haven’t we seen enough of these?

And high protein, low carbohydrate diets have been linked to high cholesterol, heart disease, cancer, kidney damage, to name a few symptoms of accelerated aging.

In contrast, the countries in the world that consume the most whole plant foods (including grains—something Paleo considers “evil”) happen to be the most healthy, and lack the incredibly high rate of degenerative diseases that Western countries, which eat copious amounts of meat, indulge in daily.

A diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains provides ample doses of fiber, vitamins and minerals—and has been associated with a lower risk of heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers.

More of the Same Old High Protein, Low Carb Nonsense

The Paleo Diet has a sexy marketing story. It tries to stand about from its Zone and Atkin-esque kinsmen by making you believe that (overly simplistically, of course), you can eat like your distant ancestors the “cavemen” from a few million years ago. They claim that our ancestors hunted and ate a primarily a meat-based diet—and that modern diseases are the byproduct of getting away from our roots.

Agriculture, which began 10,000 years ago, is the story’s villain, supposedly leading people away from the hunt to an unnatural diet.

Loren Cordain, Ph.D. and professor at Colorado State, launched the Paleo Diet with his book of the same name. This restrictive eating plan forbids all grains, potatoes and legumes (peas, lentils, beans) as well as dairy and processed foods (including processed meats). You eat all you want of meat, fish and other flesh foods—and then vegetables and fruit as you feel the urge for them. Bone marrow, animal organs, and meat from wild animals are all on the menu.

Though fruit and vegetables are allowed on the Paleo Diet, in theory, it seems to be a very minor part of the diet in actual practice. In my observation, and many I’ve spoken to, eating copious amounts of meat—huge steaks, pork chops, chicken breast and so on—seems to be how they generally fill up and comprise the vast bulk of the diet.

Weight Loss Does NOT Always Equal Better Health

Remember, there are dozens of ways you can lose weight—and not all will make you healthier. Some people eat microwave-cooked food from Weight Watchers at every meal—and yes, some do lose weight—but it’s far from ideal.

The Paleo Diet does have the advantage of dropping processed and packaged foods—including all the chemicals, additives and other issues that come with them. Which is a big step forward for most people, and certainly more natural than microwaved meal plans.

However, eating a larger amount of meat, seafood and eggs will not make you healthier. Sure, eating a lump of muscle and fat may make you feel more full for a time… and you may lose a little weight. At least for a time.

But let me repeat- you will not be healthier. Not internally. The immense added pressure on your kidneys and liver, increased toxicity amassing in your system, and reduced circulation and the oxygen-carrying capacity of your blood, due to higher levels of foreign cholesterol and fat make aging faster on such a diet inevitable.

Look at some of the most ancient diets and healing traditions in the world—including Ayurveda (India), Macrobiotic (Japan), and others, and you’ll find the recommended diets to be high in plant foods (including grains)—with, at most, very small amounts of animal protein consumed.

Even the Hunza people—famed for their long, healthy lives—consume very little animal protein in their diet. Sometimes as little as once or twice a week. Far from the two or more huge meat meals many Paleo dieters consume. Same with those from Okinawa and countless other long-lived cultures.

Where Is The Real Evidence?

Amazingly to me, with all the long-term evidence on the excessive stressed and dangers that a highly-acidic, high animal-protein diet provide, Paleo claims that by following its tenets you can cure just about any chronic illness, from heart disease to cancer. All because eating this way matches the way your distant ancestors ate for over two million years.

You are also supposed to “eat all the meat you want” and lose weight fast–up to 75 pounds in six months.

However, I’ve yet to see any real long-term studies or evidence around the Paleo Diet, especially how modern experts espouse it. Atkins has been proven to be unhealthy—with much of the “weight” lost during the acidic process of ketosis… often gained back as the diet is too restrictive and far from our natural needs (fiber, for one!), and again, creates so much internal and external aging (an acidic body tends to age faster) it is the source for what I call the “Old Skinny” look in many.

Yet Paleo proponents love to cite the fact that Dr. Weston Price traveled the world and found that “primitive” people had better dental formations and bone structure than “modern” people—however, couldn’t that be more about the lack of processed food in their diet, versus eating copious amounts of meat?

I certainly think so. And to date, all the evidence—whether through studies or observing longest-lived cultures, shows that diets high in fruit, vegetables and whole, non-processed grains (excluding modern wheat, white rice and other offenders)—is ideal.

Remember, just like grains, Paleolithic people also didn’t have access to electricity. Does that mean it is “bad” to use something today that there wasn’t the technology to support millions of years ago? There’s a reason we learned how to “grow” food, even if that power has been abused in some aspects by modern man.

There were also grain found in the teeth of some ancient fossils from part of the Paleolithic era, disproving the idea that these are relatively modern foods. But more on that below.

To dive deeper into all this, let’s look at some of the myths surrounding the Paleo Diet…and all high-protein, low-carb diets in general:

Myth #1: Human genetics has been basically the same for the last 2.5 million years, with the ideal diet unchanged during that time.

Reality: You and all humans alive today belong to a species called Homo sapiens. Our species did not come into being until about 200,000 years ago. So through over 90% of the Paleolithic Era, the human ancestors that existed (and there were many) were by definition genetically different from us because they were entirely different species!

According to the Smithsonian Institute, most scientists currently recognize some 15 to 20 different species of early humans.

Homo habilis were an early human who thrived during part of the Paleolithic era, and is clearly different genetically than humans are today. This species had thick teeth and strong jaws, ideal for chewing hard plant foods. Scientists think this species made stone tools, but are not certain. Leading researchers don’t agree on critical questions in human evolution. It’s misleading for Professor Cordain to represent he has all these answers, or on the exact ideal diet.

Also, there is strong evidence that prior to the Paleo Era, humans were predominantly vegetarian and were equally free of the diseases of civilization which tends to defeat the rationale for the Paleo diet altogether.

Even if you believed in and wanted to follow the basic premise of the diet, you could not.

At least not in an authentic way. The meat the cavemen ate was wild game, it was nothing like the factory farmed meat (or even “grass fed” meat) that people would have to eat today, if they were to follow the diet. A small amount of (wealthy) people might be able to source wild game meat, but it would be unlikely that they could stick to that all the time.

Also, let me mention that the world was completely different for a caveman that it is today. There was not the bombardment of radiation, thousands of pollutants, chronic stress, low activity levels (being stuck in offices all day), driving half a quarter of a mile to go to the drugstore. To combat all these entities, which create myriad free radicals in your system, you need to increase antioxidants and cleansing fiber…all of which come from plant foods! You do not need an increase in acidity, which comes from eating a high animal protein diet.

Sure, the Paleo Diet allows fruit and vegetables, but it tends to be a minor part of their plate and calorically—an insignificant part of their diet. In practice, it’s almost all about the meat—multiple times each day—and the mirror opposite of cultures like the Hunzas who consume fruits, vegetables and grains, with animal foods eaten just a couple times a week.

Myth #2: Grains are unnatural and dangerous foods for humans, who did not eat cereals until agriculture corrupted their diets.

Reality: Thousands of studies of whole grains prove they are beneficial for health, and grain has been found in the teeth of ancient fossils. Cultivation of seeds came from plants our ancestors were already eating. Whole grains have been shown in hundreds of studies to lower the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, and some cancers. If you hear people accuse whole grains of being unhealthy, ask for their source of information.

And remember, the biggest problem with grains comes from those like wheat—which has been over-cultivated, stripped of its fiber and minerals, and is no longer what it once was. Wheat also contains gluten, which is its protein that is very difficult to digest. Strains are hybridized to become more hearty against insects and producing more product, and such strains may contain more gluten. In certain places in India or the Himalayas, where wheat is more like it was originally, the effect is not damaging like we experience here in the modern world.

Also remember that whole grains are seeds, usually of certain grasses. Much of human evolution took place on the savannahs of Africa, which are vast grasslands.

This rice field illustrates that grains are the seeds of certain grasses. Pseudograins, such as quinoa, are also seeds, but of different kinds of plants. Nutritionally, grains and pseudograins are very similar.

Many of our ancestors had much thicker teeth than we do today. They could chew through tree bark, let alone grass seed. Our ancestors were not crazy enough to start cultivating seeds of plants they had never eaten before.

Human saliva is rich in starch-digestive enzyme amylase. If we weren’t designed to eat starches, why does our body naturally produce the means to break it down? Again, look to nature for the real answers.

Starchy vegetables and whole grains are a wonderful and important low-fat, energy sources in your diet. One could argue that grains have some acid-forming qualities, but if you stick to gluten-free grains like quinoa and millet they have so many mineral, amino acids, vitamins and positive qualities as well. Soaking grains overnight and rinsing or sprouting them, as I’ve always advised, makes them less acidic. Animal protein is extremely acid-forming, and by consuming the protein, even with lean cuts of meat you are inevitably increasing your fat intake.

Also, in other fossils of Neanderthals, starch grains have been found in the teeth, negating the thought that eating grains was only a more recent addition in the last few thousand years.#

Furthermore, grinding tools at archeological sites dating back to the Paleolithic period in Europe and Russia suggest that grains were being ground for consumption.

Myth #3: Humans need to eat a diet dense with animal protein to be healthy and thin.

Reality: High levels of animal protein have been linked to increased risk for cardiovascular disease, cancer, and kidney stones. This protein is acidic, and can be inflammatory, and pave the basis for just about any chronic disease.

Read The China Study for a gripping account of the health damage from higher intakes of animal protein.

Studies of Seventh Day Adventists, a denomination that avoids meat for spiritual reasons, consistently show the same outcome. Animal-based diets lead to much poorer health outcomes than plant-based diets do.

We are certainly omnivores in that we can consume animal and plant based foods, but we have many more herbivore than carnivore traits. Just because we can consume meat doesn’t mean we should or need to. And we definitely should not be consuming large amounts of it, several times a day, every day. If humans were healthy eating a vegetarian diet prior to the Paleo era, then there is no evidence that meat is of any dietary value to us now and even worse, people are risking their health if they consume a diet of 65% meat from commercial farms feeding animals antibiotics, steroids, chemicals and other toxins- and in the modern, pollution and free radical-filled world.

Furthermore, eating that much meat means consuming a mountain of saturated fat, putting you in the high risk category for heart and cardiovascular disease, which is fine by the way if you aim to die before your 50th birthday, but not cool if your goal is to match the age of the healthiest civilizations.

The populations around the world with the highest consumption of whole grains and vegetables (rice, potatoes, etc.) are actually the most trim and fit.# They have extremely low rates of diabetes, arthritis, gall bladder disease, constipation (the root case of most all diseases, in my opinion), heart disease, and cancers of the breast prostate and colon.

The only thing that I agree with in the Paleo diet is that it restricts dairy and processed foods. So if you meet someone that has lost weight on the Paleo Diet, ask what they were eating before…it may have been even worse. However, like I said earlier, just because you are on any given diet and losing weight doesn’t mean it is making you healthier; you could be aging your organs and your overall body at an accelerated rate.

Current average age of life expectancy: 78.5 years
Average age of caveman: 25 years*

* Yes there was higher rates of infant mortality that brings this number down, but either way—taking modern medicine out of the equation—people live longer without the stress of having to “hunt” for food, and the abundance of fruits and vegetables that agriculture provides.

Controversy Surrounding Paleo

The theory behind the contemporary Paleo diet is not bullet-proof. Far from it!

There is debate about the diet of Paleolithic humans since skeletal remains from that era have been found with grains in their teeth. Furthermore, even if the non-grain diet theory is accurate, Paleolithic humans only lived to 25-30 years on average, so they weren’t likely to live long enough to contract the diseases of civilization.

Ultimately, the Atkins diet has proven to be an unhealthy fad—and the Paleo diet is really just a slightly improved version of Atkins.

There is absolutely no evidence that it leads to a healthier body, greater beauty, or a longer life.

On the contrary, apart from the positive removal of processed food—which is the most important thing you can ever do for your health, there is little reason to even discuss the Paleo Diet… that is, if health is your ultimate priority.

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5 Health Benefits of Raw Foods

2013-03-04T13:00:00.001-08:00

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Hey Everyone,

Hope you all had a great weekend! I went to the IIN (Institute of Integrative Nutrition) Health Conference at Lincoln Center and learned from amazing role models.

While I try not to promote this program - ok that's a lie...I promote it quite a bit because I make some referral dollars and because I truly believe in the network of the program, they are running an exclusive event with David Wolfe (an icon in the health world) for those who enroll by March 7th.

Email me for more information on IIN.

Now for the article - I am not an advocate of only going Raw (just yet) but I believe that a good portion of your caloric intake should include raw foods so read up!

Best,
Marc Mouhadeb
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5 Health Benefits of Eating Raw Foods

Posted by Alexis DAlba on March 4, 2013

Spring is right around the corner, and if you’re looking to boost your energy after a long winter, then you may want to think about adding more raw foods into your diet. A raw foods diet consists mainly of uncooked foods, especially fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts, seeds, and whole grains that haven’t been heated above 115 degrees Fahrenheit.

Raw foodist believe that cooking destroys enzymes that are vital to our health as well other essential vitamins and minerals. The more raw foods in our diet, the healthier we will be. “There is some magic in raw fruits and veggies,” says specialist in nutrition medicine and visiting teacher, Joel Fuhrman, MD. He recommends consuming a mix of cooked and uncooked foods to get maximum nutritional benefits, since some nutrients in foods like tomatoes can be made more absorbable after being cooked.

A great way to start incorporating more raw foods in your diet is to make the salad the main dish during meals. Here are some of the benefits of eating raw foods:

High in fiber—Fiber rich foods like vegetables, fruits, seeds, and beans are associated with a number of health benefits including: weight control, cardiovascular health, disease fighting phytochemicals, and digestive health among many more.

Weight loss—Raw foods are low in calories, so incorporating more raw foods in your diet can help aid weight loss and help detoxify our bodies. However, our caloric needs cannot be met through fruits and vegetables alone. To make sure you’re maintaining a healthy weight on a raw foods diet, it’s important to consume a large amount of nuts, seeds, and avocado.

Vitamins and minerals—Certain vitamins in foods such as vitamin C and folate are destroyed by heat. Research shows that cooking certain foods like broccoli destroys its cancer-fighting properties.

Cooling and hydrating—Raw foods contain a high water content which helps to cool down your body and keep you hydrated. Snack on fresh fruits and vegetables like watermelon, cucumbers, pears, and leafy greens to stay hydrated and energized during the hot summer months.

Increased energy—Since they are closer to their live natural states, raw foods can provide us with a higher quality of energy to help us feel more alive and ready to take on the day.

Interested in learning more benefits of eating living foods? Every prospective student who enrolls by March 7 will be invited to join an intimate online session with superfoods expert and top IIN visiting teacher David Wolfe. In this exclusive session you’ll learn how to use living foods to boost your health and so much more!

What’s your favorite way to add raw foods into your diet?

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27 Signs You Were Raised By Immigrant Parents

2013-02-28T11:27:00.001-08:00

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Wassup?!

So - part of being healthy is laughing. :D

I went to the following link and definitely laughed...for you non-immigrants - you'll likely laugh as well.

http://www.buzzfeed.com/omrirolan/27-signs-you-were-raised-by-immigrant-parents

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Marc Mouhadeb
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20 Ways to get Sugar out of your diet

2013-02-27T07:29:00.002-08:00

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Mornin peeps...

I came across this Dr Lipman guy and I like what he has to say...I still have 1 pack of raw brown sugar with my decaf coffee every day...I wonder if I can kick that habit...Better yet - DO I need to kick that habit? hmmm

Best,
Marc Mouhadeb
www.MarcsHealthZone.blogspot.com

As the saying goes – everyone is talking about sugar, but what are they doing about it? It’s my fervent wish that they – and you – are working on quitting the stuff. Why? The short answer is that sugar is an extraordinarily destructive substance that most people eat far too much of. The longer answer is that virtually every day, more studies are proving what we in the optimal health community have always believed: that sugar plays a pivotal role in the development of many of the devastating illnesses we fear most, namely heart disease, cancer, diabetes and Alzheimer’s to name a few.
Granted the body does need trace amounts of sugar to function, but the average American is eating sugar by the pound, not the molecule. Some estimates put the average adult intake at close to 130 pounds of sugar a year – an astonishing amount of any substance, much less one which such disastrous health implications. So what do we do now? In a nutshell: kick sugar to the curb – your life absolutely depends on it.
Here are a few thoughts on how to break free and get sugar out of your life now – so you can live the sweet life for years to come:
1. Eat regularly. Eat three meals and two snacks or five small meals a day. For many people, if they don’t eat regularly, their blood sugar levels drop, they feel hungry and are more likely to crave sweet sugary snacks.
2. Choose whole foods. The closer a food is to its original form, the less processed sugar it will contain. Food in its natural form, including fruits and vegetables, usually presents no metabolic problems for a normal body, especially when consumed in variety.
3. Have a breakfast of protein, fat and phytonutrients to start your day off right. Breakfast smoothies are ideal for this. The typical breakfast full of carbs and sugary or starchy foods is the worst option since you’ll have cravings all day. Eating a good breakfast is essential to prevent sugar cravings
4. Try incorporate protein and/or fat with each meal. This helps control blood sugar levels. Make sure they are healthy sources of each.
5. Add spices. Coriander, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and cardamom will naturally sweeten your foods and reduce cravings.
6. Take a good quality multivitamin and mineral supplement, omega 3 fatty acids and vitamin D3. Nutrient deficiencies can make cravings worse and the fewer nutrient deficiencies, the fewer cravings. Certain nutrients seem to improve blood sugar control including chromium, vitamin B3 and magnesium
7. Move your body. Exercise, dance or do some yoga. Whatever movement you enjoy will help reduce tension, boost your energy and decrease your need for a sugar lift.
8. Get enough sleep. When we are tired we often use sugar for energy to counteract the exhaustion.
9. Do a detox. My experience has been that when people do a detox, not only does it reset their appetites but it often decreases their sugar cravings. After the initial sugar cravings, which can be overwhelming, our bodies adjust and we won’t even want the sugar anymore and the desire will disappear.
10. Be open to explore the emotional issues around your sugar addiction. Many times our craving for sugar is more for an emotional need that isn’t being met.
11. Keep sugary snacks out of your house and office. It’s difficult to snack on things that aren’t there!
12. Don’t substitute artificial sweeteners for sugar. This will do little to alter your desire for sweets. If you do need a sweetener, try Stevia, it’s the healthiest.
13. Learn to read labels. Although I would encourage you to eat as few foods as possible that have labels, educate yourself about what you’re putting into your body. The longer the list of ingredients, the more likely sugar is going to be included on that list. So check the grams of sugar, and choose products with the least sugar per serving (I teaspoon of sugar is roughly equivalent to about 4 grams). Become familiar with sugar terminology and recognize that all of these are sweeteners: agave, corn syrup, corn sugar, high fructose corn syrup, sucrose, dextrose, honey, cane sugar, cane crystals, fruit juice concentrates, molasses, turbinado sugar and brown sugar.
14. Sugar in disguise. Remember that most of the “complex” carbohydrates we consume like bread (including whole wheat), bagels and pasta aren’t really complex at all. They are usually highly refined or act just like sugars in the body and are to be avoided.
15. Scare yourself straight. While I won’t say our national love affair with sugar is all in the mind – there is a strong physical component to sugar addiction – one way to kick off your sugar-free journey is to re-frame the way you think about sugar. Treat it like an illicit drug, a kind of legal form of heroin, a dark force to be avoided, and a substance whose use leads to physical ruin. Next, take a look at CBS’s 60 Minutes “Is Sugar Toxic?” story – it’s a potentially life-changing report for anyone who needs just a bit more inspiration to help them kick sugar.

And if you have acute sugar cravings, try these:

16. Take L-Glutamine, 1000-2000 mg every couple of hours as necessary. It often relieves sugar cravings as the brain uses it for fuel.
17. Take a “breathing break”. Find a quiet spot, get comfortable and sit for a few minutes and focus on your breath. After a few minutes of this, the craving will pass.
18. Distract yourself. Go for a walk, if possible, in nature. Cravings usually last for 10-20 minutes maximum. If you can distract yourself with something else, it often passes. The more you do this, the easier it gets and the cravings get easier to deal with.
19. Drink lots of water. Sometimes drinking water or seltzer water can help with the sugar cravings. Also sometimes what we perceive as a food craving is really thirst.
20. Have a piece of fruit. If you give in to your cravings, have a piece of fruit, it should satisfy a sweet craving and is much healthier.
- See more at: http://www.drfranklipman.com/20-ways-to-get-sugar-out-of-your-life/#sthash.rYsbOG2B.dpuf

20 Ways to Get Sugar Out of Your Life
Frank LipmanFebruary 26

As the saying goes – everyone is talking about sugar, but what are they doing about it? It’s my fervent wish that they – and you – are working on quitting the stuff. Why? The short answer is that sugar is an extraordinarily destructive substance that most people eat far too much of. The longer answer is that virtually every day, more studies are proving what we in the optimal health community have always believed: that sugar plays a pivotal role in the development of many of the devastating illnesses we fear most, namely heart disease, cancer, diabetes and Alzheimer’s to name a few.
Granted the body does need trace amounts of sugar to function, but the average American is eating sugar by the pound, not the molecule. Some estimates put the average adult intake at close to 130 pounds of sugar a year – an astonishing amount of any substance, much less one which such disastrous health implications. So what do we do now? In a nutshell: kick sugar to the curb – your life absolutely depends on it.
Here are a few thoughts on how to break free and get sugar out of your life now – so you can live the sweet life for years to come:
1. Eat regularly. Eat three meals and two snacks or five small meals a day. For many people, if they don’t eat regularly, their blood sugar levels drop, they feel hungry and are more likely to crave sweet sugary snacks.
2. Choose whole foods. The closer a food is to its original form, the less processed sugar it will contain. Food in its natural form, including fruits and vegetables, usually presents no metabolic problems for a normal body, especially when consumed in variety.
3. Have a breakfast of protein, fat and phytonutrients to start your day off right. Breakfast smoothies are ideal for this. The typical breakfast full of carbs and sugary or starchy foods is the worst option since you’ll have cravings all day. Eating a good breakfast is essential to prevent sugar cravings
4. Try incorporate protein and/or fat with each meal. This helps control blood sugar levels. Make sure they are healthy sources of each.
5. Add spices. Coriander, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and cardamom will naturally sweeten your foods and reduce cravings.
6. Take a good quality multivitamin and mineral supplement, omega 3 fatty acids and vitamin D3. Nutrient deficiencies can make cravings worse and the fewer nutrient deficiencies, the fewer cravings. Certain nutrients seem to improve blood sugar control including chromium, vitamin B3 and magnesium
7. Move your body. Exercise, dance or do some yoga. Whatever movement you enjoy will help reduce tension, boost your energy and decrease your need for a sugar lift.
8. Get enough sleep. When we are tired we often use sugar for energy to counteract the exhaustion.
9. Do a detox. My experience has been that when people do a detox, not only does it reset their appetites but it often decreases their sugar cravings. After the initial sugar cravings, which can be overwhelming, our bodies adjust and we won’t even want the sugar anymore and the desire will disappear.
10. Be open to explore the emotional issues around your sugar addiction. Many times our craving for sugar is more for an emotional need that isn’t being met.
11. Keep sugary snacks out of your house and office. It’s difficult to snack on things that aren’t there!
12. Don’t substitute artificial sweeteners for sugar. This will do little to alter your desire for sweets. If you do need a sweetener, try Stevia, it’s the healthiest.
13. Learn to read labels. Although I would encourage you to eat as few foods as possible that have labels, educate yourself about what you’re putting into your body. The longer the list of ingredients, the more likely sugar is going to be included on that list. So check the grams of sugar, and choose products with the least sugar per serving (I teaspoon of sugar is roughly equivalent to about 4 grams). Become familiar with sugar terminology and recognize that all of these are sweeteners: agave, corn syrup, corn sugar, high fructose corn syrup, sucrose, dextrose, honey, cane sugar, cane crystals, fruit juice concentrates, molasses, turbinado sugar and brown sugar.
14. Sugar in disguise. Remember that most of the “complex” carbohydrates we consume like bread (including whole wheat), bagels and pasta aren’t really complex at all. They are usually highly refined or act just like sugars in the body and are to be avoided.
15. Scare yourself straight. While I won’t say our national love affair with sugar is all in the mind – there is a strong physical component to sugar addiction – one way to kick off your sugar-free journey is to re-frame the way you think about sugar. Treat it like an illicit drug, a kind of legal form of heroin, a dark force to be avoided, and a substance whose use leads to physical ruin. Next, take a look at CBS’s 60 Minutes “Is Sugar Toxic?” story – it’s a potentially life-changing report for anyone who needs just a bit more inspiration to help them kick sugar.
And if you have acute sugar cravings, try these:
16. Take L-Glutamine, 1000-2000 mg every couple of hours as necessary. It often relieves sugar cravings as the brain uses it for fuel.
17. Take a “breathing break”. Find a quiet spot, get comfortable and sit for a few minutes and focus on your breath. After a few minutes of this, the craving will pass.
18. Distract yourself. Go for a walk, if possible, in nature. Cravings usually last for 10-20 minutes maximum. If you can distract yourself with something else, it often passes. The more you do this, the easier it gets and the cravings get easier to deal with.
19. Drink lots of water. Sometimes drinking water or seltzer water can help with the sugar cravings. Also sometimes what we perceive as a food craving is really thirst.
20. Have a piece of fruit. If you give in to your cravings, have a piece of fruit, it should satisfy a sweet craving and is much healthier.
- See more at: http://www.drfranklipman.com/20-ways-to-get-sugar-out-of-your-life/#sthash.rYsbOG2B.dpuf

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Sweat Does a Body Good

2013-02-26T08:27:00.004-08:00

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Mornin fellow readers,

I know how much you all miss my emails. Below is a great article about perspiration (sweating)...I knew there was a reason I like endurance sports :)

Best,
Marc Mouhadeb
www.MarcsHealthZone.blogspot.com

(NaturalNews) Sweating is just a nasty annoyance to many modern-day people. Sure, it keeps you from overheating during exercise or if you are exposed to extremely hot weather. But most often, perspiration is seen as a negative body secretion to be stopped whenever possible with chemical-laden antiperspirants. On the positive side, many traditional cultures have used induced sweating - such as sitting in sweat lodges - to benefit health. It's been mostly assumed that the physical benefits from sweating are the result of toxins released in sweat.

But now comes information on how the incredible human body uses the sweating process to help protect health in another way. Sweat contains amazing disease fighting chemicals. An international team of scientists has discovered how a natural antibiotic called dermcidin, produced by our skin during perspiration can destroy tuberculosis germs and other dangerous pathogens.

Although about 1,700 types of these natural antibiotics are known to exist, they are rarely discussed -- and this is the first time researchers have come up with a detailed understanding of how they work. The researchers from the University of Edinburgh and from Goettingen, Tuebingen and Strasbourg, uncovered the atomic structure of dermcidin, allowing them to pinpoint for the first time what makes this natural compound so efficient in destroying disease-causing germs.

Their new study, just published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, shows that sweat spreads highly efficient antibiotics onto skin to protect our bodies from dangerous disease-causing "bugs." So if you scratch or cut yourself or get a mosquito bite, antibiotic agents secreted in sweat glands, including dermcidin, immediately and efficiently kill invading germs if perspiration reaches them.

What's more, the scientists say these natural substances, known as antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), are more effective in the long-term than traditional antibiotics. The reason? Germs are incapable of quickly developing resistance against them. Unfortunately, germs are capable of mounting resistance to many antibiotics created by Big Pharma and this has caused the development of so-called superbugs.

It turns out that natural antimicrobials found in sweat can attack bacteria through cell walls which bacteria can't modify quickly to resist attack. The scientists were able to determine dermcidin can adapt to extremely variable types of membranes, too. That's probably the reason why dermcidin is such an efficient broad-spectrum antibiotic. Research has shown the compound is active against many well-known, potentially dangerous pathogens including Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Staphylococcus aureus.

"Antibiotics are not only available on prescription. Our own bodies produce efficient substances to fend off bacteria, fungi and viruses," Dr. Ulrich Zachariae of the University of Edinburgh's School of Physics, who took part in the study, said in a press statement.

Finding a substance that is effective against superbug strains of Staphylococcus aureus, is especially important because these antibiotic-resistant staph infections are an increasing danger for hospital patients. Staphylococcus aureus infections can cause life-threatening diseases such as sepsis (blood infection) and pneumonia.

The international team of scientists suggests their work will help Big Pharma come up with a new class of antibiotics that can kill superbugs. However, for those interested in natural health, the take away message could well be to appreciate perspiration as a natural health-enhancing, disease fighting process that could actually help you avoid serious infections in the first place.

Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/039257_perspiration_antibiotics_germs.html#ixzz2M1KNqnJ2

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10 Things Extraordinary People Say Every Day

2013-02-26T08:27:00.002-08:00

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Good Morning!

Hi everyone - I just saw this posting from someone I look up to dearly and thought I'd share as well.

Best,
Marc Mouhadeb
www.MarcsHealthZone.blogspot.com

10 Things Extraordinary People Say Every Day

Posted: 01/31/2013 1:39 pm EST

By Jeff Haden, visit Inc.
Want to make a huge difference in someone's life? Here are things you should say every day to your employees, colleagues, family members, friends, and everyone you care about:
"Here's what I'm thinking."
You're in charge, but that doesn't mean you're smarter, savvier, or more insightful than everyone else. Back up your statements and decisions. Give reasons. Justify with logic, not with position or authority.
Though taking the time to explain your decisions opens those decisions up to discussion or criticism, it also opens up your decisions to improvement.
Authority can make you "right," but collaboration makes everyone right--and makes everyone pull together.
"I was wrong."
I once came up with what I thought was an awesome plan to improve overall productivity by moving a crew to a different shift on an open production line. The inconvenience to the crew was considerable, but the payoff seemed worth it. On paper, it was perfect.
In practice, it wasn't.
So, a few weeks later, I met with the crew and said, "I know you didn't think this would work, and you were right. I was wrong. Let's move you back to your original shift."
I felt terrible. I felt stupid. I was sure I'd lost any respect they had for me.
It turns out I was wrong about that, too. Later one employee said, "I didn't really know you, but the fact you were willing to admit you were wrong told me everything I needed to know."
RELATED: 9 Sentences That Could Ruin Your Career
When you're wrong, say you're wrong. You won't lose respect--you'll gain it.
"That was awesome."
No one gets enough praise. No one. Pick someone--pick anyone--who does or did something well and say, "Wow, that was great how you..."
And feel free to go back in time. Saying "Earlier, I was thinking about how you handled that employee issue last month..." can make just as positive an impact today as it would have then. (It could even make a bigger impact, because it shows you still remember what happened last month, and you still think about it.)
Praise is a gift that costs the giver nothing but is priceless to the recipient. Start praising. The people around you will love you for it--and you'll like yourself a little better, too.
"You're welcome."
Think about a time you gave a gift and the recipient seemed uncomfortable or awkward. Their reaction took away a little of the fun for you, right?
The same thing can happen when you are thanked or complimented or praised. Don't spoil the moment or the fun for the other person. The spotlight may make you feel uneasy or insecure, but all you have to do is make eye contact and say, "Thank you." Or make eye contact and say, "You're welcome. I was glad to do it."
Don't let thanks, congratulations, or praise be all about you. Make it about the other person, too.
"Can you help me?"
When you need help, regardless of the type of help you need or the person you need it from, just say, sincerely and humbly, "Can you help me?"
I promise you'll get help. And in the process you'll show vulnerability, respect, and a willingness to listen--which, by the way, are all qualities of a great leader.
And are all qualities of a great friend.
RELATED: 10 Easy Ways to Get More Done
"I'm sorry."
We all make mistakes, so we all have things we need to apologize for: words, actions, omissions, failing to step up, step in, show support...
Say you're sorry.
But never follow an apology with a disclaimer like "But I was really mad, because..." or "But I did think you were..." or any statement that in any way places even the smallest amount of blame back on the other person.
Say you're sorry, say why you're sorry, and take all the blame. No less. No more.
Then you both get to make the freshest of fresh starts.
"Can you show me?"
Advice is temporary; knowledge is forever. Knowing what to do helps, but knowing how or why to do it means everything.
When you ask to be taught or shown, several things happen: You implicitly show you respect the person giving the advice; you show you trust his or her experience, skill, and insight; and you get to better assess the value of the advice.
Don't just ask for input. Ask to be taught or trained or shown.
Then you both win.
"Let me give you a hand."
Many people see asking for help as a sign of weakness. So, many people hesitate to ask for help.
But everyone needs help.
Don't just say, "Is there anything I can help you with?" Most people will give you a version of the reflexive "No, I'm just looking" reply to sales clerks and say, "No, I'm all right."
Be specific. Find something you can help with. Say "I've got a few minutes. Can I help you finish that?" Offer in a way that feels collaborative, not patronizing or gratuitous. Model the behavior you want your employees to display.
Then actually roll up your sleeves and help.
"I love you."
No, not at work, but everywhere you mean it--and every time you feel it.
Nothing.
Sometimes the best thing to say is nothing. If you're upset, frustrated, or angry, stay quiet. You may think venting will make you feel better, but it never does.
That's especially true where your employees are concerned. Results come and go, but feelings are forever. Criticize an employee in a group setting and it will seem like he eventually got over it, but inside, he never will.
Before you speak, spend more time considering how employees will think and feel than you do evaluating whether the decision makes objective sense. You can easily recover from a mistake made because of faulty data or inaccurate projections.
You'll never recover from the damage you inflict on an employee's self-esteem.
Be quiet until you know exactly what to say--and exactly what affect your words will have.

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Recipe: Roasted Aspargus Soup

2013-02-26T08:26:00.005-08:00

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Hey everyone...

This recipe seems awesome...

Feel free to make it for me and drop it with my doorman...thanks...

Marc Mouhadeb
www.MarcsHealthZone.blogspot.com

Roasted Asparagus Soup

Ingredients

2 pounds asparagus, ends trimmed
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1/2 small onion, sliced
2 cups warm vegetable broth or "no-chicken" broth
1/2 ounce raw cashews (1 heaping tablespoon) or 1 tablespoon cashew butter
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
salt to taste
grated peel of 1/2 lemon or orange

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450F. Place the asparagus spears on a baking sheet lined with a silicone liner or parchment paper. Roast for 10 minutes. Turn asparagus and sprinkle the onion and garlic over it. Roast for about 10 more minutes, until asparagus is very tender. If anything looks like it's browning too much, take it out. (Important Note: These directions are for thicker asparagus. Thin asparagus may take much less time so start with 6 minutes, turn and add onions and garlic, and check again in 5.)
While the asparagus is roasting, blend 1/2 cup of the broth with the cashews and pepper until smooth. Leave it in the blender.
When the asparagus is done, select several of the best-looking spears, remove the tops, and set aside to use as garnish. Cut the remaining asparagus into pieces and put it and the onion and garlic into the blender, along with the remaining broth. Cover the blender and blend on high until perfectly smooth.
If you're using a Vita-Mix, you can blend it on high for a few more minutes until piping hot (remove the center cup and cover with a kitchen towel to allow steam to escape). Otherwise, pour the soup into a saucepan and heat until hot, stirring frequently. Add salt, if needed, to taste.
Pour into bowls and sprinkle with grated lemon or orange peel. Garnish each bowl with the reserved asparagus spears and serve hot.

Preparation time: 5 minute(s) ' Cooking time: 25 minute(s)

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Avocado - Mmmm Mmmmm Good

2013-02-26T08:26:00.003-08:00

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Hey Peeps...

So many of you know (and those that don't) - Avocado is arguably my favorite fruit in the world. I came across this and thought I'd share...

Best,
Marc Mouhadeb
www.MarcsHealthZone.blogspot.com

Here are 9 of my favorite benefits of avocados!

1. Beta-sitosterol

Beta-sitosterol is a compound that may prevent the absorption of cholesterol and naturally works with the body to promote cardiovascular health.

2. Fiber

Avocados are packed with fiber. One avocado provides up to 34% of the Daily Value for dietary fiber. Avocados provide soluble and insoluble fiber. Soluble fiber is great and beneficial because it actually picks up excess cholesterol from the body and the insoluble fiber prevents constipation.

3. Folate

Folate is an important B6 vitamin. It’s linked to the prevention of cancer and heart disease in adults. Folate is also a necessary for pregnant women since it is necessary and essential for healthy brain development of babies and folate also reduces nausea that is associated with pregnancy.

4. Glutathione

Glutathione functions as an antioxidant. This compound may neutralize free radicals that can damage cells.

5. Magnesium

Magnesium reduces discomfort that is associated with premenstrual symptoms, migraines, anxiety. Magnesium may help reverse osteoporosis, help with cardiovascular disease, regulates high blood pressure, and may help with diabetes.

6. Oleic Acid

Oleic acid is a type of monounsaturated fat that has been linked to lowering cholesterol levels. Monounsaturated fats are also promotes healthy heart. This type of fat also helps lower triglycerides in the bloods with is great for people who have diabetes.

7. Potassium

Avocado contains 30% more potassium than one banana. Potassium is important in regulation blood pressure and preventing circulatory.

8. Absorption of nutrients and enzymes

The nutrients and enzymes in avocado soothes the condition of inflamed mucous lining in the stomach and small intestines. It also improves the body’s ability to absorb carotenoids and nutrients.

9. Antioxidants and Vitamins

Avocados are rich in antioxidants which is helpful in preventing free radicals. Avocados also contain vitamin E which protects the skin, lutein which keeps the eyes safe from oxidative stress, macular degeneration and cataracts.

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Mutant Salmon

2013-02-26T08:26:00.001-08:00

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Afternoon Folks,

So I came across the fact that the FDA approved Genetically Modifying SALMON...Really?! Yes really...That's pretty messed up if you ask me...

See below from http://www.avaaz.org/en/stop_frankenfish_r/?fTmURcb&pv=31

If you click on the link - they have a petition going on to stop this before it becomes reality...Unsure if that actually does anything quite honestly since these lobbyist have soo much pull!

That being said - it took me 2 seconds and it made me feel good about supporting a good cause irrespective of whether it does anything to change the outcome.

Best,
Marc Mouhadeb
www.MarcsHealthZone.blogspot.com

Stop the Frankenfish Attack - The US is about to treat the world to the first genetically modified meat: a mutant salmon that could wipe out wild salmon populations and threaten human health - but we can stop it now before our plates are filled with suspicious Frankenfish.

The new fake salmon grows twice as fast as real salmon, and not even scientists know its long-term health effects. Yet it’s about to be declared safe for us to eat, based on studies paid for by the company that created the GMO creature! Luckily, the US is legally required to consider public opinion before deciding. A growing coalition of consumers, environmentalists, and fishermen is calling on the government to trash this fishy deal. Let's urgently build an avalanche of global support to help them win.

The consultation is happening right now and we have a real chance to keep mutant fish off the menu. Sign to say NO to Frankenfish and share widely -- when we reach 1 million, our call will be officially submitted to the public consultation.

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Lap Band Surgery - Exposed

2013-02-26T08:25:00.005-08:00

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Hey Peeps,

As with everything, I take what I read with a grain of salt (sometimes...) - Just got this from Hungry For Change...

A better idea than lap band surgery is start eating properly! :)

Best,
Marc Mouhadeb
www.MarcsHealthZone.blogspot.com

The Dangers Of Lap Band Surgery

What Is Lap Band Surgery?

Lap Band surgery is a short acronym for the procedure known as Laparoscopic Gastric Banding. It's one of several types of surgical procedures used in the treatment of morbid obesity and falls in the category of "bariatric surgery." 

The procedure is considered minimally invasive abdominal surgery using the laparoscopic technique, and involves the insertion and application of a silicone "band" around the uppermost portion of the stomach. The band is adjustable in that the amount of constriction of the stomach can be determined by the injection or aspiration of saline into the expandable ring, thus determining the size of the opening into the stomach.

Statistics From Lap Band Surgery That We Weren't Meant To Hear About

A study from 2011 that sought to determine the long term efficacy and safety of gastric banding for morbid obesity revealed shocking results. The study looked at 82 patients who had undergone gastric banding between 1994 and 1997:

40% of patients experienced serious complications following surgery
An additional 22% had minor complications; and
60% needed subsequent surgery
1 in 6 opted to have gastric bypass

“The high failure rate of LAGB, at least in our hands, could be detrimental to its future continued widespread use as a restrictive weight loss operation,” wrote the authors.

An article from December 2011 published on Natural News confirmed that four fatalities had occurred since 2009 (from lap band surgery) and that the FDA was taking action against eight California surgical centers and a marketing firm for providing misleading information while advertising lap-band surgery.

Risks and Dangers

Surgery in itself is an insult to the human body. It is trauma; deliberate and precise, but trauma nonetheless. Because is it controlled injury to the body, there are risks as with any injury. Infection is typically the biggest risk--infection of the surgical wounds, or deep abdominal infection because of manipulation of the bowel and organs, with the added potential of damaging bowels and releasing contaminated contents into the abdominal cavity.  Danger from the anesthetic is also something to be aware of. Again, although very precise and generally benign, there are risks of medication allergies, a condition known as malignant hyperthermia (a runaway, uncontrolled spike in body temperature).

Damage to Stomach From the Band

There is always a potential for injury and/or damage to be inflicted upon the stomach from the application of the band itself, or from inflation of the band. The risk lies in the fact that the band, when inflated, actually "squeezes" the stomach to create the desired diameter of the opening for food to pass.

It's normal for some level of inflammation and swelling of the stomach to occur at the site of the band application. The risk is that too much swelling occurs, creating a blockage to the stomach and food being unable to pass. Because the band is foreign material attached to the stomach, the risk of erosion of the band through the stomach is always present--though not frequently encountered.

Slippage of the Band After Implantation

Until sufficient healing has occurred after Lap Band surgery, there is a risk of the band slipping from its original and intended location. If such a thing were to occur, it would necessitate another surgery to restore the normal positioning of the band.

Infection of the Port

The "port" is a small reservoir that has a diaphragm and is connected to the lap band ring itself by a length of tubing. Its main responsibility is to allow for remote filling of the band from a location away from the surgery site. The port is surgically placed in the subcutaneous tissue, where it can be accessed with a needle by the surgeon for the purpose of either instilling additional fluid (tightening the band) or removal of fluid (loosening the band), since it is adjustable according to the patient's needs.

Misconceptions About The Procedure

To many, the biggest danger of having a lap band procedure is the misconception that the band will do all the work of weight loss, and no effort on the part of the patient is necessary. In fact, one of the more common reasons for weight loss failure is the notion that a lifestyle change is not warranted. The band does force you to eat much less food, and in significantly smaller amounts. However, it is not a substitute for intelligence and common sense as to what to put into your mouth. People have been known to actually gain weight with a lap band, purely based on the types of foods eaten. The lap band is a tool in weight loss, not the answer.

Video: The Risks of Lap Band and Gastric Bypass Surgery

http://abcnews.go.com/Health/video/risks-lap-band-surgery-weight-loss-treatment

"Nearly half the patients who get bands for weight loss need to have them removed."

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Flu Shot

2013-02-26T08:25:00.003-08:00

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Good Afternoon,

Hope you all had a great weekend. I decided to make a Monday Morning Shake Bonanza at work. I brought in my Vita-Mix blender, spinach, arugula, bananas, blueberries, strawberries, almond milk, walnuts, sunflower seeds and almonds.

I made shakes as people made there way into the office...48 people who would of otherwise, never had a shake, tried it and to their amazement - was actually pretty good (despite the green color which scared people away)...

My friend asked me about FLU shots since they are the big hype now. I personally don't get them since I feel the body is meant to naturally heal problems - It's literally Gd's gift to us...That being said - I never really knew why it's bad...Read below...

Best,
Marc Mouhadeb
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Flu vaccines are highly ineffective and toxic

by Dr. David Jockers

(NaturalNews) Every year, physicians recommend that people get flu shots to bolster their immune system and prevent getting the flu. The ideology behind flu vaccines is that humans are unable to adapt to their environment and must depend on modern technology to survive the seasons. Flu vaccines have been shown to be highly ineffective and toxic for human and animal use.

Vaccines are one of medicine's prized attempt to improve human performance. They use artificial laboratory derived medical technology to produce an immune response within the body in hopes it will lead to a long-term positive anti-body response. The American Medical Association is especially vigilant about requiring those they deem as immune compromised to get the flu shot. This includes infants and children, pregnant women and seniors.

The vaccine ideology is based on the belief that people are created with inferior immune systems that are unable to keep up with the demands of the environment and need modern technology in the form of man-made vaccine formulations in order to bolster immunity.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, "The following substances are found in flu vaccines: aluminum, antibiotics, egg protein, formaldehyde, human aborted fetal apparatus (dead human tissue), monosodium glutamate (MSG), and thimerosol (mercury)."

Flu vaccines are directly linked to about a dozen cases of paralysis and brain damage each year. Many researchers believe these flu vaccine cocktails produce delayed reactions and long-term health consequences.

Dr. Hugh Fudenberg, a world-leading immunogeneticist, has extensively studied the effects of the flu vaccine on neurological health. The results of his research indicate that an individual has a 10-time greater chance of getting Alzheimer's disease after receiving five flu shots in the course of their life compared to individuals who have had zero to one shot in their lifetime.

Dr. Fudenberg and other researchers believe the increased risk of Alzheimer's is a result of the combination of mercury and aluminum within the flu vaccine. Individuals with poor blood sugar signaling and weakened anti-oxidant defense systems will bio-accumulate these heavy metals in areas of their brain with repeated vaccine and other environmental exposure.

Scientists take an educated guess

Flu vaccines offer no guarantee of protection due to the wide variety of viral flu strains. There is no single virus that causes the flu and there is no single flu vaccine that protects against all strains. Scientists take an educated guess as to what three of over 300 different flu viruses they expect to have the greatest virulence in the upcoming year. The vaccine is then formulated from these three viruses.

When you get the flu vaccine, your body produces antibodies to three specific strains of the virus. So you basically have a three out of 300 chance (one percent) of being vaccinated for the proper viral strain. Additionally, the viruses are always adapting and may change form by the time you are exposed.

Even if you are fortunate enough to receive a vaccine for the proper strain of virus, it will be useless if your body hasn't produced a full response (which takes two weeks) or if there is too much time (over three months) between vaccine and viral exposure. The virus may have adapted over time to create a structure the body fails to recognize.

The vaccine will also be useless if your body doesn't produce enough of a response or too damaging a response due to high levels of viral exposure and poor immune coordination. The immune system could be acting blindly due to high sugar intake, low vitamin D3 levels, damaged gut lining and upper cervical subluxations among other things.

Sources for this article include:

http://www.naturalnews.com

http://www.royalrife.com/flu_shots.html

http://chemistry.about.com/cs/howthingswork/a/aa011604a.htm

About the author:
Dr. David Jockers owns and operates Exodus Health Center in Kennesaw, Ga. He is a Maximized Living doctor. His expertise is in weight loss, customized nutrition & exercise, & structural corrective chiropractic care. For more information go to www.drjockers.com To find a Maximized Living doctor near you go to www.maximizedliving.com Dr. Jockers is also available for long distance phone consultations to help you beat disease and reach your health goals

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Dairy

2013-02-26T08:24:00.001-08:00

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Hola...

A. I love how I could change the way my email appears in your in box..."Desk of Marc Mouhadeb" - love the sound of that...so politician'esqe.

B. This is a pretty good blog on dairy from Kimberly Snyder.

"Friends don't let friends eat dairy" - last line of the blog...

Warmly,
Marc Mouhadeb
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The Dairy Industry in Trouble: Good News/Bad News

by Kimberly Snyder on January 5, 2013

I recently saw something in the news that caught my eye. It was a news report about how the United States dairy industry is in crisis. According to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), American milk consumption has decreased significantly – almost 30 percent since 1975.
While I wouldn’t want to be gleeful about anybody personally suffering of course, I couldn’t help feeling, okay, well yes, gleeful, about this industry news. I am not a fan of dairy and do not think anybody should consume it. I believe it leads to myriad health issues and supreme and unnecessary suffering for many, many people. Dairy is not people food. Period. Too often the news is about big, Monsanto-esque corporations and/or its lobbyists winning out at the expense of the public’s health. But not so in this case my friends. This one is for the people! Here are the various sides of this piece of news, as I see it:

The Good News

First, let’s talk about the good news! If Americans are consuming fewer dairy products, well, people are choosing to consume less dairy products. Yay! The decreased demand will cause the dairy industry to scale back production. Why is this good news? There are so many health and environmental issues associated with dairy production and consumption. I feel that more and more, the tide is turning and more people (like you!) are spreading the info and the word is getting out that dairy is not health food. Let’s review a few key points, after a great quote I wanted to share with you:
If you are willing to stop eating just one group of foods, you will experience the most profound improvement in your health and appearance by eliminating all dairy.
– John A. McDougall, MD

1. Dairy products are extremely acidifying in the body.

While the dairy industry has advertised for years that milk makes bones stronger, the opposite happens when you consume a lot of dairy. In The China Study, T. Colin Campbell explains that when you consume milk, it creates a net metabolic acidity in the body. In order to neutralize that acidity, your body draws salts such as calcium and phosphorus from your bones so it can return to its naturally alkaline state. The result is weakened bones and teeth – just the opposite of what the dairy industry has been suggesting all these years. Countries in the world that consume very little dairy, like China, experience very little osteoporosis.

2. Milk is meant for baby cows – not baby humans.

In fact, human beings are the only species that insist on consuming milk after infancy. Unfortunately, the milk humans consume isn’t human milk. It’s cow’s milk. Cow’s milk contains two elements that make it very difficult for the human body to process, however. The first, high levels of casein, is milk’s primary protein. Difficulty digesting protein can cause damage to the intestines and stomach, which can lead to autoimmune and malabsorption disorders and poor health. The second part of cow’s milk is very difficult for humans to digest is lactose, which is the sugar in milk. Many people have a strong intolerance for lactose, which can cause digestive disorders and upset.

3. Milk may contain hormones, antibiotics, and chemicals

that cause endocrine disruption and have been associated with developing certain cancers. One of the most worrisome of these chemicals is recombinant bovine growth hormone (rBGH), a genetically engineered growth hormone used to increase milk production in cattle. According to the Cancer Prevention Coalition, Canada and European countries have banned American milk because it contains this hormone, which has been linked to increased rates of cancer. Milk containing rGBH is not labeled in the United States.
Likewise, many farmers maintain dairy cattle in extremely crowded conditions, providing genetically modified feed. To combat the disease associated with the crowded living conditions and feed that isn’t a natural part of a cow’s diets, farmers often put antibiotics in the feed. This winds up in the milk and contributes to antibiotic resistance and toxicity in the human body.

4. Dairy production is extremely toxic to the environment.

While some small organic farmers to tend to their cattle naturally, keeping them hormone free and pasture-fed, they are in the minority. Instead, dairy production has become industrialized. Industrialized dairy farming causes large-scale pollution due to animal waste, farm machinery, and fuel usage for shipping dairy products across the country.
Additionally, the hormones, antibiotics, and other chemicals used in dairy production work their way into the soil and groundwater, eventually making their way into lakes and streams.

5. The other reason decreased dairy consumption is good news is because there are so many healthier alternatives to dairy available on the market today.

These alternatives include nut milks such as almond and coconut milk, as well as rice and hemp milk. Soymilk is also widely purchased, although soy has its own issues (including often being genetically modified and mimicking hormones in the human body). I recommend choosing almond milk over soy milk.
If you do choose to drink alternatives to dairy, I recommend unsweetened almond or hazelnut milk. You can even make your own following this recipe. (“UPDATED: NOW AND AT GLOW BIO, WE USE A THINNER PERCENTAGE, WHICH IS 1 CUP ALMONDS, 4 CUPS FILTERED WATER. I LIKE IT THINNER NOW!”)

The Bad News

Unfortunately, according to the WSJ article, the other reason dairy consumption is flagging is because people are turning to less healthy and non-environmentally-friendly alternatives to milk such as vitamin water and bottled water. So it isn’t actually because everyone switched over to making their own almond milk. At least not yet! Let’s not give up on that one.
These aforementioned drinks are typically packaged in plastics and may contain a bevy of sugar or artificial sweeteners (sucralose, crystalline fructose and the like), which are not natural, beautifying ingredients. Likewise, individual serving bottles litter landfills and utilize massive amounts of petroleum products in their production. A better alternative to individual servings of bottled drinks is to purchase a BPA-free reusable water bottle that you keep filled with clear, fresh water.

Beware the Marketing

In order to compete with the burgeoning beverage industry, the dairy industry is beginning to change how they package and market dairy products. The strategy is two-pronged: slapping stickers on dairy milk labeled as “real”, to imply that almond and other dairy milk alternatives are “fake”, and repackaging milk products in a manner more attractive to today’s consumer, such as increasing the protein content and packaging it in individual sized containers as a fitness-type product.
Just because the milk industry is rebranding its product, however, doesn’t make it any healthier or better for the environment than it was before. Instead of slapping the “real” sticker on dairy, they should slap a “never intended for human consumption” sticker on there. Okay, my sticker is longer and may not be as “catchy”. But you get the point.
Because of the detrimental health and environmental factors associated with milk production and consumption, I urge you to give up any and all dairy consumption. Seek out alternatives. They aren’t “fake”; they are very much real, plant-based, and far better for your body, skin and the environment. Spread the word! Friends don’t let friends eat dairy.

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More on Agave

2013-01-08T12:16:00.001-08:00

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Hi Everyone - Hope you are having an awesome New Year!

I saw this on the Institute of Integrative Nutrition's blog. I call this a MUST READ. Many people don't know the truth behind highly marketable products like Agave and think it's a healthy alternative. Read below and decide for yourself.

Best,
Marc Mouhadeb
www.MarcsHealthZone.blogspot.com

Agave Nectar: How bad (or good) is it for your health?

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Christy Goldfeder

As many of us look for alternatives to sugar, there's no shortage of options. One that has been hot for the past few years is agave nectar.

It's been noted as a great alternative for diabetics because it doesn't have the same blood glucose impact as sugar. And because it's derived from a plant, it is also suitable as a vegan sweetener and as a replacement for honey.

But is agave nectar actually a better choice as a sweetener?

Agave nectar is harvested from the Mexican agave plant, the same one that is used to make mezcal. It takes a lot of refining to turn this cactus-like plant into a sweetener you can use in your tea or in baking. The juice from the heart of the plant is collected, and either filtered and heated or fermented and coal-filtered to reduce impurities. By the time it becomes the fluid sweet liquid, it is a highly concentrated, refined sweetener.

While agave is low on the glycemic index, it is still about 1.4 times sweeter than sugar. It gets the low glycemic index rating because it contains fructose rather than glucose, which does not have the same blood sugar impact. Depending on the brand of agave nectar, it can contain up to 90 percent fructose. However, fructose might have an even worse impact on the body than glucose.

As noted in the Harvard Heart Letter, an abundance of fructose can be damaging to your liver and heart. The liver processes fructose into triglycerides, or blood fats, which increase the risk of heart disease and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. This process also increases LDL cholesterol, promotes the buildup of fat around organs, increases blood pressure, makes tissues insulin-resistant (a precursor to diabetes), and increases the production of free radicals.

According to recent Yale University brain imaging study, results indicated that high concentrations of fructose does not promote the feeling of satiety and can contribute to overeating.

Does that mean you should abstain from agave completely? Not necessarily, but like all sweets, it's something that's best to consume sparingly on special occasions. If you are looking for a sweet alternative, you'd be better off eating whole food that's naturally sweet instead – such as fresh fruit, sweet potatoes, or other sweet vegetables.

What do you think about agave nectar?

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Recipe: Creamed Cauliflower and Watercress Soup

2012-12-21T08:22:00.001-08:00

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Wassup Peeps?!

who wants to make this Dr Fuhrman soup for me?

Warmly,
Marc Mouhadeb
www.MarcsHealthZone.blogspot.com

Creamed Cauliflower and Watercress Soup
Serves: 4
Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1 carrot, peeled and diced
1 head cauliflower, cut into 1 inch florets
4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 bunches watercress, thick stems removed

Instructions:
Heat 2 tablespoons water in a soup pot. Add onion and carrot and water saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add cauliflower, 3 cups of the vegetable broth, water, ground pepper and cumin. Bring to a boil; cover and reduce heat. Simmer until cauliflower is very tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in watercress.

Working in batches, puree soup in blender or food processor. Return to soup pot, add additional vegetable broth and reheat.

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Happy Holidays

2012-12-19T14:16:00.001-08:00

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Hey All -

I'd like to wish you all Happy Holidays and Happy New Year. May it be a Healthy and Happy New Year filled with vegetables and fruits :) B

Thanks for everyone's support this year. It's been a great one.

I'm sure i could find a picture or 2 of happy people laughing or eating good food in spirit of the holidays - since I'm not going to find one - just imagine it!

Best,
Marc Mouhadeb
www.MarcsHealthZone.blogspot.com

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Master Blaster - Detox Myth - maybe?

2012-12-17T07:57:00.001-08:00

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Morning everyone,

Hope you all had a nice weekend. Sad news about what happened in Connecticut. We really live in a sick world.

Anyway - I read this today on my coach's blog - City Coach. I am unsure what to make of this. I have mixed feelings...

Is 'detoxing' BS? or is it legit? My general feeling is that you don't need to detox if you generally follow a Nutritarian Diet (Eating for Nutrient Density). If you follow a poor diet, then detoxing won't help - you need to change your ways :)

Warmly,
Marc Mouhadeb
www.MarcsHealthZone.blogspot.com

MASTER BLASTER

Water, lemon juice, maple syrup and cayenne pepper. It sounds like something MacGyver would combine with a stick of gum to disarm a nuclear device. Unfortunately, they’re actually the ingredients of the much ballyhooed Master Cleanse diet.

In the Master Cleanse, you basically fast for 10 days, taking in only a drink made from water, lemon juice, maple syrup and cayenne pepper. You are pretty much guaranteed to lose some weight, but in the long term, you’re probably going to gain it all back, and then some. The only calories in this brilliant concoction come from the maple syrup, which is basically just sugar. Some claim that the lemon juice’s acidic property causes it to have some cleansing properties. The only thing that claim lacks is a shred of science. Then comes the cayenne pepper, which pretty much just gives you the runs. Essentially, you’re taking a laxative and some water.

According to Frank Sacks, MD, an epidemiologist at the Harvard School of Public Health, “There is no basis in human biology that indicates we need fasting or any other detox formula to detoxify the body because we have our own internal organs and immune system that take care of excreting toxins.”

Spending a week on such a low calorie diet will serve to significantly decrease your resting metabolic rate while you’re losing both fat and lean tissue. Then once you go back to eating the same calories that you did before the diet, you’ll actually gain weight because of the slower metabolism. Oops.

As for the nonsense about some sort of detoxifying effect, let’s look at commentary from Dr. Ed Zimney. “While it is true that the body absorbs a variety of toxic materials from the environment, the important thing to understand is that either the body already has a mechanism to remove the toxins or it does not. The body uses the liver, kidneys, GI tract and the lungs to rid itself of many toxic materials. This is normal. Some toxins, however, cannot be eliminated normally because they build up in “hidden” locations such as fat tissue or within the airways (think of miner’s lung disease). Some of these toxins can be removed using highly sophisticated medical treatments, but some can’t and some people who work with certain toxic chemicals can die from this exposure. Most importantly, however, is that drinking this peppered lemonade could not in any possible way eliminate any of these toxins.”

Sooooo…..aside from the lack of health benefits, the negative effect on your metabolism, and the dangers of malnutrition, Master Cleanse seems like a great idea.

I leave you with the words of my friends at Sense About Science:

Two old chestnuts:

Nothing is chemical free: everything is made of chemicals, it’s just a case of which ones.
Detox is a marketing myth: our body does it without pricey potions and detox diets.

Two new lessons:

There’s no need to boost: bodily functions occur without ‘boosting’.
Energy and fitness come from food and exercise: there are no shortcuts.

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Pork Tainted

2012-12-13T09:39:00.001-08:00

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Hey guys,

It's been a while since you've heard from me. As many of you know, I am a Nutritarian and follow a majority plant based diet.

While many of you don't eat Pork - I thought this was a great article based on Consumer Reports on what is going on with the animals in this country. I doubt this is limited to just pigs.

Enjoy!
Marc Mouhadeb
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MAJORITY OF PORK SUPPLY TAINTED WITH DEADLY DRUGS, BACTERIA
(NaturalNews) The next time you reach for the bacon, ham, pork chops or pork steaks, you may want to rethink your dining choice: A majority of samples of "the other white meat" that were obtained in a recent study contained bacteria, potentially deadly drugs or a combination of both.

According to Consumer Reports, samples of U.S. pork chops and ground pork were found to contain substantial amounts of harmful, antibiotic-resistant bacteria, along with low levels of a type of growth hormone used on pigs.

"Our analysis of pork-chop and ground-pork samples from around the U.S. found that yersinia enterocolitica, a bacterium that can cause fever, diarrhea, and abdominal pain, was widespread. Some samples harbored other potentially harmful bacteria, including salmonella," the magazine said in a recent report.

No drugs should be used on healthy animals to promote growth

Of 198 samples, some of the bacteria found by the CR investigation were resistant to antibiotics that are commonly used to treat humans. That's likely due to the "frequent use of low-dose antibiotics in pork farming" which "may be accelerating the growth of drug-resistant 'superbugs' that threaten human health," said the magazine.

In all, researchers from the magazine tested 240 pork products; of them, 20 percent, or one-fifth, "harbored low levels of the drug ractopamine," which U.S. food and drug officials approved in 1999 to promote leanness and growth in pigs.

Commonly used in the U.S., the drug is banned in the European Union, China and Taiwan.

"Our food-safety experts say that no drugs should be used routinely in healthy animals to promote growth," Consumer Reports said.

Some of CR's more significant findings include:

-- Yersinia enterocolitica was found in an astounding 69 percent of the tested pork samples, a bacterium that affects some 100,000 Americans annually, especially children. In addition, researchers found salmonella staphylococcus aureus, or listeria monocytogenes, "more common causes of foodborne illness, in three to seven percent of samples." Additionally, 11 percent contained enterococcus, which is a potential indicator of fecal contamination and can cause intestinal and urinary tract problems.

-- In some cases, the bacteria found were resistant to multiple drugs or entire classes of drugs. "That's worrisome," CR reported, "because if those bugs make you sick, your doctor may need to prescribe more powerful (and expensive) antibiotics." Regular readers of Natural News know that we've been tracking this antibiotic-resistance very carefully, because of its grave implications for public health.

-- Ground pork was found to be more likely than pork chops to contain pathogens but, say researchers, that's not unexpected considering that the process of grinding meat provides an additional opportunity for contamination.

Dirty conditions can allow bacteria to proliferate, which is often the case when large-scale production facilities confine animals in close quarters.

Repeated low doses of antibiotics causing 'mutagenesis'

"An animal's muscles (meat), blood, and brain are normally sterile. But during slaughter and processing, meat can become contaminated with bacteria from the animal's skin or gut and from workers, equipment, or the environment," Consumer Reports said. "Contamination is especially likely to occur if processing lines run too fast or if sanitary practices aren't followed. Once bacteria are on meat, improper storage can encourage them to multiply."

Experts note that giving pigs drugs is equally harmful.

"When you give low-dose antibiotics for growth promotion or for prophylaxis of infection, you end up killing off the susceptible bacteria, whether they're E. coli, salmonella, campylobacter, or other bacteria," Robert S. Lawrence, M.D., director of the Center for a Livable Future at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore, told CR. "And you continue to select for those bacteria that, through spontaneous mutations or transfer of genes from other resistant bacteria, allow them to be resistant to antibiotics."

He pointed to recent lab research by Boston University that indicated repeated low doses of antibiotics can cause enough stress in bacteria to increase the rate of spontaneous mutations, eventually rendering the bugs drug-resistant - a process known as mutagenesis.

Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/038335_pork_superbugs_bacteria.html#ixzz2ExBV4PXY

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Sanavita & Terri

A 4 Step Plan to Heal Your Immune System

Bike 4 Chai

Must Read - Why is White Flour Bad for you?

The Ugly Truth About The Paleo Diet

More of the Same Old High Protein, Low Carb Nonsense

Weight Loss Does NOT Always Equal Better Health

Where Is The Real Evidence?

Controversy Surrounding Paleo

5 Health Benefits of Raw Foods

5 Health Benefits of Eating Raw Foods

27 Signs You Were Raised By Immigrant Parents

20 Ways to get Sugar out of your diet

And if you have acute sugar cravings, try these:

Sweat Does a Body Good

10 Things Extraordinary People Say Every Day

10 Things Extraordinary People Say Every Day

Recipe: Roasted Aspargus Soup

Avocado - Mmmm Mmmmm Good

Here are 9 of my favorite benefits of avocados!

1. Beta-sitosterol

2. Fiber

3. Folate

4. Glutathione

5. Magnesium

6. Oleic Acid

7. Potassium

8. Absorption of nutrients and enzymes

9. Antioxidants and Vitamins

Mutant Salmon

Lap Band Surgery - Exposed

The Dangers Of Lap Band Surgery

What Is Lap Band Surgery?

Statistics From Lap Band Surgery That We Weren't Meant To Hear About

Risks and Dangers

Damage to Stomach From the Band

Slippage of the Band After Implantation

Infection of the Port

Misconceptions About The Procedure

Video: The Risks of Lap Band and Gastric Bypass Surgery

Flu Shot

Flu vaccines are highly ineffective and toxic

Scientists take an educated guess

Dairy

The Good News

1. Dairy products are extremely acidifying in the body.

2. Milk is meant for baby cows – not baby humans.

3. Milk may contain hormones, antibiotics, and chemicals

4. Dairy production is extremely toxic to the environment.

5. The other reason decreased dairy consumption is good news is because there are so many healthier alternatives to dairy available on the market today.

The Bad News

Beware the Marketing

More on Agave

Agave Nectar: How bad (or good) is it for your health?

Recipe: Creamed Cauliflower and Watercress Soup

Happy Holidays

Master Blaster - Detox Myth - maybe?

Pork Tainted