Jul 18, 2017 | Everyday Wellness, Recipes for Relief
Magnesium is an essential mineral. It assists with muscle and nerve function, supports the immune system, regulates heart rhythm, and keeps bones strong. Americans consume the highest amount of calcium but maintain the highest amount of osteoporosis. Why? It’s because calcium is not fully absorbed without magnesium. We all suffer from too little magnesium! Magnesium is an essential mineral. It assists with muscle and nerve function, supports the immune system, regulates heart rhythm, and keeps bones strong. Ongoing studies are evaluating magnesium’s role in preventing and managing hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease. Studies have found that 68% of us don’t get even the recommended daily intake of magnesium, and about 80% of Americans are deficient. Dr. Russell Blaylock, a board-certified neurosurgeon who used magnesium extensively for brain injuries, recommends 1,000 mg of magnesium a day, yet the RDI is only 400 mg, and bioavailability is the key. Dr. Blaylock tells…
Jul 18, 2017 | Everyday Wellness, Recipes for Relief
If you’re using these oils, get rid of them! 1. Canola Oil 2. Safflower Oil 3. Soybean Oil 4. Cottonseed Oil Canola oil is rapeseed oil modified by deodorizing, bleaching, and exposing to high heat. It has been linked to muscular disorders and fatty degeneration of the heart, kidneys, adrenals, and thyroid gland. “Canola” is not found in nature, and animals and insects avoid the cyanide-laden rape plant. Why use it? The high omega-6 content of safflower oil makes it a danger to your heart. Dangerous poisons (trifluralin, cyanide, dicofol, propargite, and naled) are used on cotton crops. They work their way deep into the plants and transform them into toxic organisms. Fine for clothing, but no cottonseed oil inside your body! 80% of the oil we consume today is soybean oil. 93% of American soy is GMO! This highly processed soy has been linked to thyroid damage and hormone…
Aug 16, 2017 | Everyday Wellness, Recipes for Relief
Antibiotics are over-prescribed, and rarely do doctors tell patients to counteract them with probiotics. Think of what those two terms mean: antibiotic = against life; probiotic = for life. Antibiotics have their place, and they have surely saved many lives, but we must replace the “good bacteria” so we can be protected. Derrick DeSilva Jr., M.D., of the Tertiary Facility, JFK Medical Center (NJ), recommends that we take probiotics twice a day. He developed the formulation for the BioTE probiotic supplements we carry at Diabetes Relief, which are in an acid-stable capsule that will not break up in the stomach, and—even better—the capsule will not open until it reaches the intestine. Probiotics strengthen our immune system, aid in digestion and elimination, and make B vitamins in our gut. Babies get their “good bacteria” from the birth canal, which is where colonization starts. Babies who are born through C-section will have colds, flu, etc., far…
Aug 16, 2017 | Everyday Wellness, Recipes for Relief
Who’s not on a diet these days? We’re all trying to lose weight, aren’t we? Here are some diet killers we should avoid. (Always read the labels.) • “No sugar added” jams, pies, and juices. They are already drowning in sugar. • Any food containing any type of sugar (cane sugar, natural sugar, date sugar, organic sugar, or various syrups). Consume in moderation! • Flavored waters or sport drinks are full of sugar and sweeteners that are bad for weight loss. Drink water! • Canned vegetable and fruit juices have lots of sugar. • Skim-milk and soy-milk lattes or frappuccinos have more sugar than the whole-milk versions. Opt for almond milk if you’re staying dairy-free. • Cereals, breads, and crackers might contain sugar. • Foods labeled low-fat, fat-free, no sugar, or no cholesterol are code words for “high sugar” or sweet taste. • Diet sodas have been proven to raise insulin…
Oct 23, 2017 | Recipes for Relief
This recipe is a perfect, healthy appetizer to enjoy at upcoming holiday gatherings. Yield: 16 appetizer servings Serving size: 3 meatballs, 1T sauce 1 lb. Freshly ground turkey 1/2 c. Salsa (divided) 1/4 c. fine, dry breadcrumbs 1/4 c. (1 oz.) Shredded, reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese 2T finely chopped green onions 2 cloves garlic, minced Cooking spray 3/4 c. fat-free sour cream COMBINE: turkey, 1/4 c. salsa, breadcrumbs, cheese, green onions, and garlic in large bowl and mix well. Shape turkey mixture into 48 (3/4 inch) balls. Place meatballs on rack of a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400 F. For 20-25 min. or until done. Drain on paper towels. Combine sour cream and remaining salsa; stir well. Serve meatballs warm with sour cream sauce mixture. Enjoy! Per serving: Calories 57, Protein 7.8g; Carbs 2.7g
Dec 18, 2017 | Recipes for Relief
Always check your blood sugar before and after eating this sweet treat! 2 c. + 1 T. Namaste Gluten-free Perfect Flour Blend 1 c. mashed bananas • 1 t. baking powder • 1/2 c. butter, softened to room temp. 1 c. XyloSweet (sugar replacement) 1 egg, beaten • 1/2 t. baking soda 3 T. Milk 1/2 c. nut meats (1 c. even better!), coated with the 1T. flour blend (this helps the nuts mix in better) Cream butter and add XyloSweet gradually. Add the beaten egg. Combine the soda, milk, and banana pulp and add to the creamed mixture. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda and add the floured nut meats. Mix everything together and pour into a well greased loaf pan. Bake at 350 F for about 40 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the middle of the loaf. Let cool in…
