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HOLY 🐄!...it’s the Great Cowspiracy! --- You may, or may not, have recently been made aware of the fact that American farmers have secretly been feeding their cows defective Skittles to avoid paying for corn. Unknown to many of us, the practice buying defective or unneeded food to feed animals has been going on for years (W.T.H?!). But, it is thought to have picked up around 2012, when corn prices rocketed up and farmers needed a cheaper way of feeding their animals. Skittles are cheaper than corn – especially when bought for a lower price because they are defective. LiveScience did a piece on this in 2012 and it really didn’t resonate until a truck load of defective skittles spilled on an icy Wisconsin road last week. --- When questioned on whether this is healthy for cows, or for the humans who consume beef, milk, and cheese a professor of animal nutrition stated, “a candy-based diet for cattle is fine, and it's a good way to get nutrients in these cattle,” and the owner of United Livestock Commodities stated, “a candy-based feed mixture has all the right nutrition for them.” Skittles = Nutritional…Really? Hmmm…since when does any type of processed carb, sugar and chemical loaded candy have ANY valuable nutrients in it? --- Let’s look at the “nutritional value” (👈🏻sarcastic quotes) in just 1 cup of skittles: 830 calories, Total Fat 8.96 g, Total Carbs 185.81g, Sugars 155.84g, Protein 0.39g --- When humans eat too much sugar in their diet, the effects are devastating—obesity, heart and kidney disease, diabetes, and cancer are only some of the consequences. Sugar is considered a toxin or poison by many scientists because of its ability to break down the body (Remember my post on Sugar being a Toxin? If you haven’t read it please do). Imagine a cow eating thirty to seventy pounds of sugar per day for extended periods of time. Surely this has a damaging impact on the health of the cows. Furthermore, no one is sure of what far-reaching effects eating candy-fed cattle could have on human health. As long as you fall within the Animal Kingdom, sugar and processed carbs will have the same effect on your body…inside and out. #wellness #nutrition #wholefoods

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The Great Cowspiracy! Part 2 --- So, in an attempt to justify feeding cows candy, one of the aforementioned individuals stated, “"It (skittles) actually has a higher ratio of fat [than] actually feeding them straight corn,” and "as long as a cow is getting the proper ratio of carbohydrates, protein, vitamins and minerals, it shouldn't make any difference whether the rumen is churning candy or corn.” Well, let’s compare skittles “nutrients” to corn: --- 1 cup of corn: 606 calories, Total Fat 8g, Total carbs 123g, Sugars 1.1g, protein 16g --- Wow, I believe that is quite a difference. There’s no higher ratio of fat intake (someone needs to be educated on “bad” fat and “good” fat) and the proper ratio of carbohydrates, protein, vitamins and minerals falls to corn NOT skittles. --- The unfortunate fact is that dairy and beef cows, in addition to corn, soy, hay (oh yeah, and drugs) get fed candy (sometimes w/wrapper), bakery items, canola meal, sawdust, chicken shit (mmm…who doesn’t love a little fecal matter 💩in their food🤢), ground limestone, crab guts and spent grains from breweries…and those are just a few examples. Also, to throw a whole new conundrum in, even if they were getting fed just corn the majority of it would be GMO! --- So, what’s my point? 🤔Uhhh….oh yeah☝🏻! Point being…it’s time to go organic and grass-fed. Yes, it will cost you more but you (and your loved ones 👨‍👩‍👧‍👧) only have one body so how much is that worth to you? #wellness #nutrition #knowledgeispower #stayinformed #stayhealthy #stayfit #fitness #fitlife #fitnation #allnatural #wholefoods #grassfed #nutritionfacts #dpfit

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No, it's not something Walter and Jesse cooked up in their RV (Breaking Bad reference to those of you that didn't get that. And, if you haven't seen Breaking Bad...WTH?!) --- Pink Himalayan salt is often said to be the most beneficial as well as the cleanest salt available. --- Himalayan salt is considered a healthy salt because no chemicals or additives are added to it, and it’s a naturally occurring substance. --- Himalayan Salt vs Table Salt: Table salt is highly processed and this practice destroys its beneficial trace minerals and elements. When salt is turned into sodium chloride, your body experiences it as an invader and wants to get rid of it. But, it is difficult to dispose of it in a natural way, so table salt causes tissue irritation, water retention and consequently, high blood pressure. When consuming regular salt, our bodies waste tremendous amounts of energy to keep the fluid balance. --- Himalayan crystal salt, on the other hand, doesn’t burden the body. It’s easily metabolized and results in no energy loss. On the contrary, this salt helps the body energize and has a beneficial effect on the function of the nervous system. --- In general, salt is essential for maintaining healthy functioning of the body’s cells, nerve conduction, digestion, as well as the absorption of nutrients and the elimination of waste products. --- *As with any salt, you don’t want to overdo it. Remember, the more processed foods you consume, the higher your sodium will be, as it is hidden is just about everything that comes in a box or can. --- So, check out Pink Himalayan Salt and see the health benefits for yourself...🤔or don't, it's your body. 😉 #stayinformed #knowledgeispower #wellness #nutrition #nutritionfacts #stayfit #stayhealthy #staynatural #naturalfood #wholefoods #fitnesslifestyle #fitnation #fitlife #dpfit

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Not only does Oolong sound cool when you say it (go ahead, say Oolong [oo-lawng]...cool right?) well, it also has pretty cool health benefits. Like these 👇🏻 --- Health benefits of oolong tea include the reduction of chronic health conditions such as heart disease, inflammatory disorders,  and high cholesterol levels, while providing vital antioxidants, promoting superior bone structure, robust skin and good dental health. --- Oolong Tea is a natural gift that is rich in antioxidants. It also contains vital vitamins and minerals such as calcium, manganese, copper, carotin, selenium, and potassium, as well as vitamin A,vitamin B,vitamin C,vitamin E and vitamin K. Additionally, it contains folic acid, niacinamide and other detoxifying alkaloids. --- It is developed in semi-fermented processing, providing the oolong tea with numerous polyphenolic compounds, adding even more valuable health benefits to oolong tea. Oolong tea also contains caffeine and theophylline and theobromine which are similar to caffeine which on consumption may stimulate nervous system. --- The various health benefits of oolong tea are as follows: Weight Management Removal of harmful free radicals Healthy skin Healthy bones Controls diabetes Anti-cancer properties Stress management Mental performance and health --- So, now when you drink Oolong tea and someone asks you what you're drinking not only will you sound cool 😎 and knowledgeable 🤓 when you tell them but you will also be reaping the healthy benefits. Plus, you'll be sharing your newfound knowledge upon that person. --- Win-Win...you're welcome! 😉 #fitnesslifestyle #nutritionfacts #fitness #stayfit #dpfit #stayinformed #knowledgeispower #nutrition #wellness

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There is No Time to Waste When It Comes to Cancer Prevention --- For years there has been a simple, natural, and yes, scientifically proven way to keep cancer at bay. It’s called sulforaphane. It can be found in cruciferous vegetables and especially in broccoli sprouts. --- Dr. Talalay (Biomedical researcher at John Hopkins) was one of the first to focus on cancer prevention through diet. His study was the very first to isolate sulforaphane in cruciferous vegetables as a cancer preventer. --- Sulforaphane works its magic by boosting Phase 2 enzymes in the body, whose job it is to neutralize the processes of disease. --- Remember, it is up to YOU to be proactive with prevention for your body’s overall health and vitality. A good place to start is by adding more sulforaphane-rich foods in your diet. #stayinformed #knowledgeispower #stayhealthy #wellness #nutrition #stayactive #nutritionfacts #fitness #stayfit #fitnesslifestyle #dpfit

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Research over the past two decades has revealed that gut health is critical to overall health, and that an unhealthy gut contributes to a wide range of diseases including diabetes, obesity, rheumatoid arthritis, autism spectrum disorder, depression and chronic fatigue syndrome. * The consequences of a poorly developed microbiome may also affect your mood, emotions, allergies and anxiety. * Your microbiome is significantly affected by your food choices. Diets high in sugar and processed foods may reduce the diversity and your overall health. * Modifying your gut microbiome is an excellent long-term investment in your health and wellness. The number of bacteria in your body is now believed to be 1.3 bacteria to each body cell, with approximately 39 of the 40 trillion bacteria in your body living in your gut. * Improving your gut microbiome may help you achieve your goals of weight loss, fitness, health and wellness and more. #nutrition #wellness #stayhealthy #stayinformed #fitnesslifestyle #nutritionfacts #fitness #stayfit #dpfit

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The biggest culprit for toxic exposure is processed foods (such as sugar), which are full of chemicals and additives that can create symptoms ranging from cravings and weight gain to poor digestive health and food allergies. Sugar induces the same responses in the region of the brain known as the ‘reward centre’ as nicotine, cocaine, heroin and alcohol. This proves sugar is a kind of intoxication; it’s the kindling of a lifelong craving, not identical but analogous to the effect of other drugs of abuse. If sugar and high-fructose corn syrup are the cause of obesity, diabetes and insulin resistance, then they’re also the most likely dietary trigger of these other diseases. Put simply: without these sugars in our diets, the cluster of related illnesses would be far less common than it is today. Sugar – and not fat – is the greatest danger to our health. #stayinformed #stayhealthy #wellness #nutrition #fitnesslifestyle #nutritionfacts #fitness #stayfit #dpfit

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The dangers of inactivity have become increasingly well-recognized. Obesity is just one side effect of insufficient movement. The scientific literature has linked inactivity to a whole host of diseases and ailments. #nutrition #wellness #stayhealthy #stayinformed #stayactive #stayfit #fitness #nutritionfacts #fitnesslifestyle #dpfit

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No caption needed. #hollywood #lookingatyou 👆🏻#believeinamerica #believeinyourfellowman #believeinyourself #standunitednotdivided 🇺🇸

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YOU put in the hard work, YOU will benefit from the results! #theiron #stayhungry #dpfit #staystrong #fitspiration #fitlife #fitness #fitnesslifestyle #fitforlife

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The resistance that you fight physically in the gym and the resistance that you fight in life can only build a strong character. - Arnold #goat #legend #dpfit #fitness #fitnessmotivation #fitspiration #staystrong #stayhungry #theiron #mysalvation #keepcalmandpumpon

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Sunday Funday turned into body beat down get your pump on day. #musclebox #hardworkbeatstalent #dpfit #fitstagram #fitspiration #fitlife #stayhungry #staystrong #keepcalmandpumpon #fitness @muscle_box @etbfit The Iron - I prefer to work out alone. It enables me to concentrate on the lessons that the Iron has for me. Learning about what you're made of is always time well spent, and I have found no better teacher. The Iron had taught me how to live. Life is capable of driving you out of your mind. The way it all comes down these days, it's some kind of miracle if you're not insane. People have become separated from their bodies. They are no longer whole. I see them move from their offices to their cars and on to their suburban homes. They stress out constantly, they lose sleep, they eat badly. And they behave badly. Their egos run wild; they become motivated by that which will eventually give them a massive stroke. They need the Iron Mind. Through the years, I have combined meditation, action, and the Iron into a single strength. I believe that when the body is strong, the mind thinks strong thoughts. Time spent away from the Iron makes my mind degenerate. I wallow in a thick depression. My body shuts down my mind. The Iron is the best antidepressant I have ever found. There is no better way to fight weakness than with strength. Once the mind and body have been awakened to their true potential, it's impossible to turn back. The Iron never lies to you. You can walk outside and listen to all kinds of talk, get told that you're a god or a total bastard. The Iron will always kick you the real deal. The Iron is the great reference point, the all-knowing perspective giver. Always there like a beacon in the pitch black. I have found the Iron to be my greatest friend. It never freaks out on me, never runs. Friends may come and go. But two hundred pounds is always two hundred pounds. - Henry Rollins #mychurch #mysalvation #theiron

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Gainz bros...it's all about the Gainz!! Time to start leaning out! #gainz #colororblackandwhite?

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Totally can relate! #hurtsogood #fitspiration #fitspo #fitness #staystrong #stayhungry @ajc1694

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My kinda party! 👊💪 #fitblr #fitspiration #fitspo

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In order to achieve it you must visualize it then do it! #fitspiration #fitblr #motivation

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