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Prepare for a body reset with a Fresh Start
From time to time, we find that our bodies require an overhaul or re-setting. Over indulging, which most often occurs during the holiday seasons, taxes our bodies with extra poundage and toxins. A restart (detox) helps to improve our digestive and immune systems. Toxins are unusable products resulting from the metabolism of nutrients, pollutants, pesticides, food additives, medical drugs, and alcohol. Detoxing boosts the body’s natural detoxification system, ridding it of harmful and accumulated toxins. Ashley Koff, R.D., suggests the following steps: Reduce the toxins you take in by choosing organic foods that contain no artificial ingredients or synthetic preservatives and are GMO-free. Power up with plant sources. Phyto (plant)…
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Berries combat oxidative stress
Berries, which are known to pack vitamins A (Beta-Carotene), B complex, C, and E, also reduce inflammation (linked to the cause of all disease) and boost the immune system. Hailed for their antioxidant qualities, these vitamins provide a good line of defense against the effects of oxidative stress. Chronic diseases including certain cancers, diabetes, and heart disease can stem from oxidative stress. Here is a helpful Berry tip sheet provided by Berkley Wellness. What is Oxidative Stress? Oxidative stress is essentially an imbalance between the production of free radicals and the ability of the body to counteract or detoxify their harmful effects through neutralization by antioxidants. ~ Ananya Mandal,…
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The difference between juicing and smoothies
Smoothies and juices are both loaded with nutrients and taste fabulous. While they have the same properties as fruit or vegetables in their raw form, their liquid forms allow different textures and appearances. These differences lie in the procedure, methods, and machines used to make each drink. The major differences When you blend, you end up consuming the food in its entirety. For instance, if you blend an apple, your body will digest the full fruit. When you juice, the fibrous portion is removed. So, what’s left are the micronutrients, in liquid form. As for the process, there are two procedures, in juicing. You may use a juicer to squeeze…