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Here's the video of the week!! Today we're looking at how olive oil is created. This oil is processed in a much cleaner way than canola oil, which we took a look at last week (: ... https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aieNV3V4b_s

It's so easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life that we forget to stop, breathe and be grateful for all the good in our lives. Material things are fleeting but genuine friendships, family, self love, etc. are intangible yet nourishing for our souls. Take a moment today to remind yourself of 3 things that are not material possessions that you are grateful for

Here's the video of the week!! Today we're looking at how olive oil is created. This oil is processed in a much cleaner way than canola oil, which we took a look at last week (: ... https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aieNV3V4b_s

PROTECT HEALTH & PREVENT ILLNESS HEALTH TIP: Here is another great reason to eat a whole food plant-based diet. There is a growing concern about phosphates in the diet which are mostly found in soft drinks and as additives and preservatives in processed foods. ... Their use has been linked to reduced production of active vitamin D and disruption of calcium absorption in the body. Studies have suggested high levels of phosphorus is associated with reduced bone mass and increase risk of osteoporosis.

A lot of times we are apt to jump to quick fixes for a health issue or ailment. But it is important to take a look at our diets and see if maybe what we feed our bodies could be the reason for the issue . Food can either be your poison or your medicine. Choose wisely

Ever wondered how canola oil is made? Here’s a How It’s Made video to cure your curiosity ! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cfk2IXlZdbI

PROTECT HEALTH & PREVENT ILLNESS HEALTH TIP: Using Spices Beyond Flavoring Food: Health Benefits and Considerations > Plants and spices having digestive boosting properties in the gut. The three areas most studied are bitters, aromatic, and pungent plants. The ones most commonly recognized are ginger, peppermint, aniseed, and fennel, citrus fruits, dandelion, and artichoke, and chamomile. It is important to truly understand the effects of each of the groups of plants. ... For example, bitters slow down stomach emptying and is thought to enhance the post digestion of fats and carbohydrates; whereas pungent and aromatic plants have shown to have the opposite effect to bitters by increasing stomach empting rates and might have some benefit to helping with nausea and vomiting. Fenugreek, which is a spice commonly used India and has many studied health benefits. Fenugreek can be taken by mouth to aid in digestive problems such upset stomach, constipation, and gastritis and showed impressive ulcer protective effects. There are many promising beneficial health effects spices are understood to exert, such as anti-cancer, antioxidant, anti-diabetic, protection of red blood cell integrity, cholesterol lowering, and digestive stimulation. There is a synergistic effect with most of the spices so eating one spice alone may not have the same benefit if eaten along with another spice.

In thes week's video, award winning writer, Michael Pollan, speaks on food corporations cooking for us vs. cooking at home and why it matters! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7Ty8HoIEEg

PROTECT HEALTH AND PREVENT ILLNESS HEALTH TIP: What type of water is best ‘distilled’, ‘neutral pH’, or ‘alkaline pH’? Distilled water has no minerals, and is slightly acidic. It is free of dissolved minerals and, because of this, has the special property of being able to actively absorb toxic substances from the body and eliminate them. It can be used when one is seeking to detoxify or cleanse the system for a short period of time. The good thing is it can remove contamin...ants but distilled water also can leech minerals from the body. The longer one drinks distilled water, the more likely the development of mineral deficiencies. The alkaline buffers in ionized water will allow for acidic wastes to be discarded much more easily and also turns the state of the body more alkaline. Alkaline water will help to buffer the less than perfect diet. In addition, alkaline water is packed full of antioxidants, which also ward off diseases. Consumption of alkaline water has been associated with improved acid-base balance and improve hydration status. See more

In this week's video, Annemarie Colbin explains how to choose your foods in a way that will be most nourishing to your body ! https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=K5NRPjs7Ssg

PROTECT HEALTH & PREVENT ILLNESS HEALTH TIP: Are you familiar with ‘Demulcents? Demulcent is an herb rich in mucilage (gel-like substance) that can soothe and protect irritated or inflamed internal tissue. Demulcents are used whenever a membrane is raw, hot, irritated, inflamed or over excited. They are cooling, soothing, healing and relaxing. Mallow is an example of a demulcent that is considered cooling and soothing. It is mostly used for dry coughs and is helpful in man...y digestive upsets and gut irritation; it can also be used for urinary tract irritations. Many demulcents are common household food items; such as, almonds, barley, coconut oil, parsley, pomegranate, and pumpkin. An important thing to keep in mind is when using demulcents rich herbs internally, they may inhibit the absorption of certain medications.

PROTECT HEALTH & PREVENT ILLNESS HEALTH TIP: Article published in The Magazine of Santa Clarita http://virtualonlineeditions.com/display_article.php