A 3 steps checklist for shopping like a yogi and how to approach a health foods store. One prefers to live off of fresh kale with lots of olive oil and spirulina shakes because he has a gluten allergy and hates dairy.
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A 3 steps checklist for shopping like a yogi and how to approach a health foods store. One prefers to live off of fresh kale with lots of olive oil and spirulina shakes because he has a gluten allergy and hates dairy.
Manja
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An interesting chart I found on food combining. Many people use food combining to stabilize pH levels in their blood. It's really important to have an even acidic/alkaline balance in your body. Certain foods can contribute to making your body more acidic or alkalizing. When the PH balance is off it is harder for the body to digest the food. Thought the concept of food combining is still somewhat debated I personally have found food combining to make a world of difference for my own diet and digestion.
Healthy living update
I really need to get into the habit of either writing in a journal or updating this on a more regular basis. I really need to be more organized about reforming my way of life. It's easy to act upon a bad habit and disregard it as "only one time won't hurt." Though, the thing is all of these "one time" incidents add up to cause major damage to my body. In order to correct these problems I must be fully aware of them. For tomorrow I'm only going to have goal:
Keep track of all actions. Everything I put in my mouth, every activity I do, every intent I have.
I hope doing this will force me to be honest about the position I'm in with my health. Although I hate the fact that I'm so unhealthy, if I continue to be ignorant of these habits, progress will never be made.
A very nifty, Ayurveda-driven article about choosing portions based on your dosha - helped me a lot during Thanksgiving!
P.S. I’m a Vata + my husband is a Pitta - what are you?
I have to believe I can do this
Finding the solution, now that's the easy part. 9 times out of 10 we'll know the correct path to happiness. Actually walking on it though? I couldn't be more scared. Because most of the time the path that leads to happiness isn't the well paved path that's been travelled many times. It's the dark, unfamiliar path covered with rocks and debris. In my heart it's the path I know I must travel, I must not be scared. But how do I abandon all that I know, all that is safe? So I stay for now. I set up camp in familiar grounds. It is cold, it is sad, it is time to move on. I'm too scared for this though. So I stay. I stay and stare at that path, dreaming of the day I finally muster up the courage to find life again.
The power of whole foods
Nutrition goal of the day: Eat at least one meal that only consist of whole foods (fruits, vegetables, whole grains, etc)
I think this was the first time I realized how out of touch I've become with healthy eating over the course of this semester. It used to be common for me to eat plates upon plates of color fruits and vegetables during one meal. As the course work of the semester piled on so did my unhealthy eating habits. I replaced my nutritious meals of fruits and veggies with to go prepackaged hummus, oreos, and cheap take away burritos. I would lie to myself with "Well, I'm still vegan so it can't possibly be THAT bad." But just because something is vegan doesn't mean it belongs in your body.
So today, rather than replacing my lunch with a bag of oreos I sat down and ate real food. I had a wonderful dish of quinoa, spinach, broccoli, peppers, eggplant, and ginger. I only drank water, not soda, not juices with artificial sweeteners, but good clean water. I finished the meal off with two oranges. I forgot how good it feels to have good food in your body. I felt so energized after that meal, actually energized, not artificially stimulated with caffeine or sugar. This was a feeling I haven't had in such a long time. My mental clarity was so focused and I had enough energy that I took the scenic route back to my dorm which is about twice as long as the shortcut I normally take.
It's interesting that I've let my diet go with the increasing course load. In reality, I should have been doing the exact opposite. It would definitely be easier to stay focused in class if I keep up a whole foods diet. I'm a firm believer in the teachings of ancient medicines such as Ayurveda or TCM that stress the importance of clean eating. It's incredible the impact the diet can have on a persons life -- I've experienced this MANY times to attest to that. Well now off to accomplish some other goals for the day! I think I may even have enough time to squeeze in a short yoga session before I have to go to class :)
Ayurveda: The influence of being kapha, vata or pitta.
10 Herbs that Help Maintain Optimal Weight
1. Ginseng
Ginseng is valued for its ability to boost energy levels and speed metabolism.
2. Cayenne Pepper
Capsaicin, the compound that gives peppers their heat, may help fight obesity by decreasing calorie intake, shrinking fat tissue, and lowering blood fat levels, as well as fight fat buildup by triggering beneficial protein changes in your body.
Part of the benefit may be due to capsaicin’s heat potential, as it is a thermogenic substance that may temporarily increase thermogenesis in your body, where your body burns fuel such as fat to create heat, with beneficial impacts on metabolism and fat storage.
3. Cinnamon
This spice may help to boost your metabolism, and it also has impressive benefits for blood sugar regulation, making it an ideal seasoning for people with diabetes or pre-diabetes. Cinnamon has been found to significantly reduce blood sugar levels, triglycerides, LDL (bad) cholesterol, and total cholesterol levels in people with type 2 diabetes, as well as increase glucose metabolism by about 20 times, which would significantly improve your ability to regulate blood sugar.
4. Black Pepper
Black pepper contains a substance called piperine, which not only gives it its pungent flavor, but also blocks the formation of new fat cells. When combined with capsaicin and other substances, black pepper was also found to burn as many calories as taking a 20-minute walk. As an aside, black pepper also increases the bioavailability of just about all other foods — herbs and other compounds – making it a healthy choice for virtually any meal.
5. Dandelions
Every part of the dandelion is edible and full of nutrition. And because they help slow your digestion, they can make you feel full longer, helping you maintain a healthy weight. Dandelions have antioxidant properties and contain bitter crystalline compounds called Taraxacin and Taracerin, along with inulin and levulin, compounds thought to explain some of its therapeutic properties. Along with being full of dietary fiber, dandelions also contain beta carotene, vitamin K1, vitamins and minerals, and are known for being beneficial for normalizing blood sugar and cholesterol, as well as cleansing your liver.
6. Mustard
The mustard plant is actually in the cruciferous family of vegetables (along with broccoli, cabbage and Brussels sprouts, for instance). Mustard seeds have been shown to boost metabolic rate by 25 percent, which means you’ll burn calories more efficiently.
7. Turmeric
If you’re a fan of curry, you’re probably also a fan of turmeric, as this is the yellow-orange spice that makes the foundation of many curry dishes. Curcumin, one of turmeric’s most thoroughly studied active ingredients, reduces the formation of fat tissue by suppressing the blood vessels needed to form it, and therefore may contribute to lower body fat and body weight gain.
Curcumin may also be useful for the treatment and prevention of obesity-related chronic diseases, as the interactions of curcumin with several key signal transduction pathways in the body result in improvements in insulin resistance, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, and other inflammatory symptoms associated with obesity and metabolic disorders.
8. Ginger
Ginger is another warming spice that has anti-inflammatory properties and is known to help soothe and relax your intestinal tract. Research also suggests that ginger may have thermogenic properties that help boost your metabolism, as well as have an appetite-suppressant effect when consumed, suggesting a “potential role of ginger in weight management.”
9. Cardamom
Cardamom, an aromatic spice with a spicy-sweet flavor, is another thermogenic herb that helps boost your metabolism and may boost your body’s ability to burn fat.
10. Cumin
Cumin is useful for digestion and energy production, and may improve glycemic control in people with type 2 diabetes. The spice has a long history of medicinal use, and has also been found to enhance memory and provide potent anti-stress benefits.
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