Eating Avocados Shown To Boost Eye and Brain Health

by | Apr 2, 2018 | Low carb | 0 comments

A team of researchers at the Tufts University’s Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging noted that ating avocados may help boost eye health, memory and attention. These beneficial effects were largely in part to the fruit’s high lutein levels. According to the experts, both the eyes and the brain selectively incorporate the essential carotenoid.

The scientists said that daily avocado consumption for six months resulted in a significant increase in lutein levels in plasma and in the macular of the eyes at about 25 percent, compared with only 15 percent in those who ate either potatoes or chickpeas.

The health experts also noted that while both groups showed improvements in memory and spatial working memory, only those in the avocado group exhibited significant improvements in sustained attention.

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Low Carb Mag Recipe of the Month: Balut in Oyster and Tamarind Sauce

by | Mar 24, 2014 | High Protein Diet, Low carb, Low carb diet | 0 comments

2014-03-24_0937Balut is a fertilized duck egg with a nearly-developed embryo inside that is boiled and eaten in the shell. They are considered delicacies of Asia and especially the Philippines, China, Cambodia, and Vietnam.

Popularly believed to be an aphrodisiac and considered to be nutritious they are also low carb and high fat.

The Filipino and Malay word balut (balot) roughly translates to mean “wrapped”.

Ingredients:

• 6 pcs balut eggs with shell, boiled
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon onion, minced
• 2 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon tamarind sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste

Garnishing:

• 2 sprigs spring onion, sliced
• 1/2 tsp garlic, browned

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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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The Health Benefits of Consuming Organ Meats

by | Feb 6, 2014 | High Protein Diet, Low carb | 0 comments

2014-02-06_1149The consumption of organ meats has fallen out of favor in the West, which may be a mixed blessing. Liver, kidney, heart and other animal organs from organically raised, grass-fed animals are some of the most nutrient-rich foods you can eat.

Unfortunately, that’s not how most food animals are raised these days. In today’s world of high calorie/high carbohydrate but low nutrient foods, most people would benefit greatly from adding these superfoods back into their diet.

However, I advise against eating organ meats from animals raised in confined animal feeding operations (CAFOs). The diets, veterinary drugs and living conditions of such animals are not likely to result in healthy organs, so be sure to find out where the organs came from, should you decide to pick some up at your local grocer.

Many traditional cultures and their medicine men—including Native Americans—believe that eating the organs from a healthy animal supports the organs of the eater.

For example, a traditional way of treating a person with a weak heart was to feed the person the heart of a healthy animal. Similarly, eating the brains of a healthy animal was believed to support clear thinking, and animal kidneys were fed to people suffering from urinary maladies.

There are countless reports about the success of these types of traditional practices. We can thank Dr. Weston A. Price for an enormous body of research about the health benefits of traditional diets.

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How to Get Started on a Low Carb Diet

by | Aug 27, 2013 | Low carb, Low carb diet | 0 comments

Low Carb Been longing to start on a low-carb diet? Wish someone would get you started? Here’s how to get going! This is not a substitute for reading the book however, that is essential to your success.

Steps

  1. Get a copy of Atkins or Protein Power, or another low carb diet book of your choice and read it cover to cover.
  2. If you don’t wish to buy a book, at least make sure you research the diet thoroughly on the web. Keep in mind there is a lot of biased information both supporting and discouraging the diet, neither side is necessarily right. You need decide for yourself whether this diet is for you.
  3. Make time to go through your cupboards and refrigerator to start the get-rid-of-the-bad-stuff foods. What to beware of: foods containing sugar or any form of sugar, such as molasses or honey; foods containing white flour; and especially avoid hydrogenated fats, also known as trans fats – they are artificial fats that damage your health. The US Government urges everyone to consume as little trans fat as possible.
  4. Read each label carefully. If a box is unopened, such as a box of crackers, donate it to a local homeless shelter. If it’s been opened, offer it to a neighbor or just dump it in the trash.
  5. Shop on the outer edges of the supermarket. Meaning buy meat, low carb dairy products (cheese, butter, cream), green vegetables and low sugar fruits such as berries.
  6. Make a shopping list of foods to keep on hand for your new diet plan. Write down good-for-you protein sources such as water-packed tuna fish, turkey bacon, chicken breasts, and eggs. Don’t forget to include low-carb veggies, such as lettuce, mushrooms, and cucumbers.
  7. Get to the grocery store, list in hand, and follow it!
  8. When you arrive at home, put the low-carb foods in the front of your cupboards and shelves. Congratulations, you’re on your way!
  9. Focus on what you can have rather than what you can’t. For example, you can now have: Greek salads, lean meats, lean sausages, steaks, roast chicken, herbed pork chops, unsweetened berry snack in whipped cream (or with zero-calorie sweeteners), sugar free flavored gelatin with whipped cream.
  10. Enjoy hard cheeses (not much of the soft kinds), cheesecake made with Splenda and a chopped nut crust, nuts (almonds and walnuts are lowest in carbs), Caesar salad, omelets for breakfast, egg salad, “deviled” boiled eggs (spicy), some greens, raw veggies dipped in tzatziki or guacamole. Have French-style green beans not whole. Avoid most fruits except strawberries and some tomato. Vegetables are not unlimited. It is a healthy, luxurious way of eating.

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