The Paleo diet – 7 reasons why you should eat like a caveman

by | Mar 13, 2014 | Low carb, Natural food, Sensible Eating | 0 comments

Healthy Humans have come a long way in terms of most things – be it medical science, language, space exploration or even food options. However, believers of the Paleo diet think that all the progress made in terms of food isn’t desirable, and we should go back to eating like our ancestors did thousands of years ago. Commonly referred to as the ‘caveman diet’ – paleo diet consists of food products that were available back in the days when cavemen used to live. Followers give up all forms of processed food that is usually unhealthy along with all forms of legumes and grains. Though the diet has come under some criticism from dieticians and fitness experts, one cannot deny that it has several health benefits.

1.  It is healthy for your heart

Most cases of heart disease is caused due to unhealthy lifestyle and bad eating habits. Followers of the paleo diet stay away from most unhealthy foods and consume fruits and vegetables that cut risk of heart disease.

2. Good for gluten-intolerant people

Nowadays, more and more people are gluten intolerant including Novak Djokovic who was the No. 1 tennis player in the world until some time ago. In simple words, gluten is a protein composite found in wheat, barley and rye products. People following the Paleo diet keep away from such grains, which is why it is good for gluten-intolerant people.

3. Helps in weight loss

People following the Paleo diet do not keep a count of their calories. However, some experts say that it can help people lose weight without trying. The fruits which are high in fibre combined with lean meats high in protein makes it good for those looking to lose weight. If you are following this diet for losing weight, make sure you don’t ignore your carbohydrate intake as it can leave you feeling low and lacking energy  through the day. People looking to lose weight can also follow this sample weight loss diet plan.

4.  Healthy for diabetics

Since the paleo diet contains foods with a low glycemic index, and eliminates foods like refined sugar and grains, it is great for diabetics. Diabetics really need to keep their blood-sugar levels in check since their body cannot process or produce insulin which helps in the absorption of glucose. Find out more about glycaemic index and how it is helping people.

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Sprouts… Living Food at its Best by Isabell Shipard

by | Feb 17, 2014 | Natural food, Sensible Eating | 0 comments

Image 4 Sprouts are very special. Sprouts are live food, comprising essential and balanced nutrients for alive people, as life proceeds from life. Life and health go together. Good health is precious. A lass I was speaking with, summed it up so well, saying, “Our body is such an exquisite gift”. What a wonderful and thought provoking statement. Every person needs to work at maintaining health, therefore, we need to learn all we can about nutrients and how the body functions.

My interest in sprouts began over 30 years ago, when I read a riddle that fascinated me. It caught my attention and started my
interest in wanting to learn all I could about sprouts. The riddle went…

What will:
• grow in any climate at any time of the year
• that requires neither soil or sunshine, but is still rich in
vitamins and minerals
• has not been subject to chemical sprays while growing
• is extremely economical and in preparation has no waste
• rivals meat in nutritive value
• can be grown indoors within a minimum amount of
space
• multiplies 400% or more in 5 days
• matures in 3-5 days…

the answer… sprouts!

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Paleo diet for 2014?

by | Jan 6, 2014 | Diet, High Fat Diet, Natural food | 0 comments

Healthy groceriesWhat is the diet you should be following in 2014? It might be the paleo diet, the most googled diet of 2013. But what is it exactly? The paleo diet endorses eating foods similar to those hunter-gatherers consumed about 2.5 million years ago, during the Paleolithic era. According to Dr. Loren Cordain, one of the world’s leading experts on the natural human diet, it entails eating the foods of our hunter-gatherer ancestors, such as fresh meats, fresh fruits, vegetables, and healthy oils, such as avocado and olive. According to his research, hunter-gatherers were able to avoid obesity, cardiovascular disease (heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, atherosclerosis), type 2 diabetes, cancer, autoimmune diseases (multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, etc.), osteoporosis, acne, myopia (nearsightedness), muscular degeneration, glaucoma, varicose veins, hemorrhoids, diverticulosis, gastric reflux, and gout — all diseases and illnesses that have reached epidemic proportions in Western societies.

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Low Carb Avocado Series 4

by | Dec 10, 2013 | Diet, Low carb diet, Natural food, Nutrition | 0 comments

Low Carb Avocado is a multiseries step by step pictured guide on how to create wonderful low carb dishes using avocado.

Here is the third series of compilation that will give your low carb diet more delicious and easy options to choose from.

Happy low carb cooking!

 

Creamy Avo Dog

A quick and easy way to serve up a delicious low carb hot dog sandwich. Certainly a must try!

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Nutrition Facts:

Energy 308.0 kcal

Protein 8.9 g

Carbs 21.5 g

Fiber 3.1 g

Fat 9.3 g

Water 60.9

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Avocado Breakfast Burrito

A quick -to fix burrito that’s filled with delicious avocado, bell pepper, and cheese, makes a fast and delicious breakfast on the go.

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Nutrition Facts:

Energy 390.0 kcal

Protein 13.7 g

Carbs 15.5 g

Fiber 6.2 g

Fat 32.3 g

Water 119.4 g

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Avocado Stuffed Grilled Milkfish

You can’t beat the amazing flavor of this avocado fish dish. Very versatile – you can use any fresh fish that’s available to you in your area.

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Nutrition Facts:

Energy 954.3 kcal

Protein 107.9 g

Carbs 19.5 g

Fiber 10.7 g

Fat 49.3 g

Water 651.2 g

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Avocanana Smoothie

A really easy-to-do smoothie. Refreshing, nutritious and perfect for breakfast treat.

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Nutrition Facts:

Energy 132.7 kcal

Protein 2.7 g

Carbs 20.6 g

Fiber 2.7 g

Fat 5.3 g

Water 100.8 g

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Beef Steak With Avocado Sauce

This avocado dish is really quick and easy to do. A creamy avocado mixture makes a great sauce for the seasoned beef steak in this main dish recipe.

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Nutrition Facts:

Energy 327.7 kcal

Protein 32.6 g

Carbs 12.3 g

Fiber 5.2 g

Fat 17.0 g

Water 233.4 g

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Beer-Battered Fried Avocado with Salsa

Simple yet deliciously deep fried avocado wedges – a healthy and yummy low carb finger food.

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Nutrition Facts:

Energy 377.9 kcal

Protein 10.3 g

Carbs 16.3 g

Fiber 11.1 g

Fat 30.0 g

Water 174.8 g

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Berry Nice Avocado Breakfast Smoothie

Healthy and convenient. – A delicious smoothie ideal fuel-on-the-go for breakfast.

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Nutrition Facts:

Energy 152.6 kcal

Protein 2.0 g

Carbs 21.9 g

Fiber 5.1 g

Water 157.7 g

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Chicken Lettuce Cups with Avocado Bacon Dressing

A great substitute for a tortilla wrap with bacon

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Nutrition Facts:

Energy 446.6 kcal

Protein 59.1 g

Carbs 5.9 g

Fiber 2.5 g

Fat 20.5 g

Water 209.9 g

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Creamy Bacon And Avocado Soup

A super-easy and hearty soup recipe for the colder nights. Rich, creamy and comforting dish you’ll surely enjoy.

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Nutrition Facts:

Energy 311.4 kcal

Protein 8.3 g

Carbs 13.6 g

Fiber 5.4 g

Fat 25.4 g

Water 196.6 g

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Cucumber and Avocado Rolls With Mustard-Soy Sauce

This avocado dish is really quick and easy to do. A perfect combination of taste and texture. Rich,nutty, tart, sweet and salty. Excellent as a light starter or side dish to your main course.

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Nutrition Facts:

Energy 188.7 kcal

Protein 4.2 g

Carbs 20.7 g

Fiber 3.6 g

Fat 9.1 g

Water 65.8 g

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Watch out for more delicious low carb avocado dish on our next series.

How To Buy The Healthiest Yogurt

by | Dec 4, 2013 | Food Choices, Natural food, Nutrition | 0 comments

Yogurt Yogurt has earned itself a reputation as a true health-food superstar. But know this: “Yogurt can turn into junk food really quickly,” says Caroline Kaufman, RDN, a nutrition expert in San Francisco and an expert panelist for the Health Must-Eat List. Even if you skip the obvious offenders, like yogurts with crushed cookies or candy toppings, some pile on the sugar and excess calories. With so many choices out there — since 2010 alone, 671 new yogurt products have hit store shelves — how can you be sure you’re choosing wisely? These guidelines will lead you to the standouts.

Keep it simple.

To make yogurt, all that’s needed is milk and two live bacterial cultures, Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus, which turn the milk into yogurt via fermentation. “Beyond that, a few added extras for flavor, like a little sugar or some fruit, are fine,” Kaufman says. Steer clear of products that have long lists of ingredients with things you can’t pronounce or wouldn’t expect to see in yogurt, like hydrogenated oils and artificial sweeteners.

Look for good bugs.

Probiotics — good bacteria similar to the ones living in your digestive tract — are yogurt’s key ingredient. These beneficial bugs have been shown to help with digestion and gut health. But surprisingly, not all yogurt sold in stores actually contains “live and active cultures,” as the bacteria in yogurt are known. Some companies heat-treat yogurt after culturing, which kills off bacteria, both good and bad, to make it more shelf-stable and reduce tartness.

Make calcium count.

Yogurt is a stellar source of bone-building calcium, but the amount can vary from brand to brand. Aim for one that has at least 15 percent of the daily value for calcium; the yogurts on our list contain anywhere from 15 to 35 percent.

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Mouthwatering Recipes From Low Carb Mag(1st Series)

by | Nov 26, 2013 | Low carb diet, Natural food | 0 comments

Here are the first series of step by step pictured guide  low carb recipes for your low carb diet and lifestyle.

Happy low carb cooking!

 

Coconut Crusty Chicken

This is a tasty and comparatively quite quick dish to prepare and although it uses simple ingredients the combination of the ones listed here really have proven to be the best so far. It’s also quite nice as a cold dish so leftovers (if there are any) really aren’t a problem

 

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Nutrition Facts:

Energy | 315.1 kcal

Protein | 8.6 g

Carbs | 12 g

Fiber | 3.4 g

Fat | 26 g

 

Cod with Tomato Cream Sauce

This really is a special dish! Take your time when you’re making the sauce because you want to end up with the silky smooth tomato sauce that adds that special something to the mild flavour of the cod.

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Nutrition Facts:

Energy | 230 kcal

Protein | 19 g

Carbs | 8 g

Fiber | 1 g

Fat | 10 g

 

Steak with Avocado and Pebre Sauce

If you’ve ever visited Chile then you’ll have experienced the popular Chilean sandwich the Churrasco. Traditionally this is a combination of steak with mashed avocado and Pebre Sauce. now obviously for us, a sandwich is really not something we would want. So in order to make it a satisfying steak dinner we’ve substituted steak strips that will satisfy even the most robust of appetites.

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Nutrition Facts:

Energy | 399.1 kcal

Protein | 21.5 g

Carbs | 14 g

Fiber | 10.2 g

Fat | 30.7 g

 

Here’s more from this series