Eating the right kind of food is what can give you a strong immune system and help you prevent sickness and all kinds of skin blemishes including acne.
Here are some of the foods that can help you overcome the acne on your face or throughout your body.
Protein
Eating excess meat is harmful to your health. Eating too much meat, more than 2-4 ounces per day, has been found to contribute to narrowing of the arteries.
If you do physical labor and are involved in a lot of movement in your work, then you should eat more than 2-4 ounces of protein per day. Just make sure that the meat has a minimum of additives and preservatives.
Remember, meat is high in saturated fat, which blocks the activity of EPA and DHA, which produce prostaglandin and control the activity of your hormones.
Meat and bread is a big contributor to creating constipation. Meat is difficult to digest and many times it will get into the colon partial digested. This condition benefits the bad bacteria and allows them to dominate the colon and create constipation.
Because meat and bread have little fiber, they move slowly in the colon, which leads to constipation and eventually to some type of colon inflammation.
Bad bacteria, decaying meat and other undigested food contribute to the build up of toxic matter in the colon. This is the type of condition you should try to avoid, if you have acne. You need fecal matter in the colon to move regularly and out the rectum, otherwise, toxic matter will build up and end up in your blood stream
Here are the grains you should be eating:
* Brown rice – contain many amino acids that help rebuild skin tissue
* Whole grains – contain folic acid, magnesium, and vitamin E, B vitamins, minerals, and fiber
* Oats – use them in the morning with honey or raisins. Oats have an anti-inflammatory effect on the skin and help to keep you regular.
Seeds and nuts
* Almonds – Almonds contain protein, the B vitamins, calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium, and phosphorus. Use them as a snack. These small nuts help to build muscles and tissue.
* Flax seeds – These seeds are known for containing plenty of omega 3 oil, an essential oil for life. They also contain fiber when used ground up and put into smoothies. Omega 3 is also an anti-inflammatory oil, which is good for acne.
* Pecans – This is one of the good nuts to eat. It contains Vitamin A, B’s, C, calcium, iron, phosphorus, and potassium. Use them as a snack.
* Pine nuts – these nuts also one of the best to eat. They contain vitamin A, C, B’s, protein and iron.
* Sesame seeds – They are high in calcium, phosphorus, and potassium. They are helpful in relieving various skin diseases such as acne by reducing the swelling.
* Sunflower seeds – These seeds should be used as a snack. They are high in protein, calcium and vitamin A. They provide nutrients for building the whole body and are good for dry skin.
All of these nuts and seeds should be eaten raw. Heating and other processing will kill the life force of the nut or seed and also reduce the quantity of the vitamins and minerals.
Eat these nuts and seeds as snacks. Sesame seeds, sunflower, and flax seeds can be put directly into your blender as you make your smoothies.
- Rudy Silva
I introduce a lot of clients to juicing and smoothie making as a fun way to ensure their diet is rich in what is loosely called macro nutrients. Delving into the science world we find a lot of naturally occurring substances are named and labelled with their resulting effects documented. But like the sea and the surface of the moon, there is plenty to be explored yet!
What I feel exists in living natural foods is an abundance of living nutrients yet to be fully explained, but I am sure these are active compounds with significant healing capabilities and are essential to beaming good health. Most clients that start juicing on a regular basis instantly notice a change for the better, stronger nails, whiter teeth, weight loss and more energy. All positive results I am sure you would agree and results that no vitamin pill or other health improving product will achieve. Why? Well although when you look on the side of a pill or potion the list of ingredients will look impressive, but its debateable if the nutrients are bio available, that is useable by your body and more to the point a processed, man made substance will not contain the life force of living fresh fruits and vegetables!
So in conclusion dont look for a product to improve your health levels, look to nature and in particular quality fruits and vegetables. Also be aware that cooking will lessen the levels of life force or macro nutrition in your fruits and vegetables so try juicing and smoothie making as a way of introducing raw nutrition into your diet. If you do I am sure the benefits will be instant and hopefully the habit will be lasting.
For more reading research the Gerson therapy technique of treating cellular disease with raw living juices, the very success of this therapy relies on the active life force of vegetables in quantity to arrest and reverse cellular disease.
For this treatment a slow speed juicer is used to deliver the vital macro nutrients in an easy to digest format, juice!
- Robert
How to make a strawberry smoothie without milk?
I usually don’t have any breakfast, but that’s bad so I decided to try having at least a smoothie. I have the blender and the strawberries, it’s just that I don’t know how to make a smoothie without milk, because milk in the morning makes me sick.
Does anyone know how to make one? And it would be nice if it weren’t too sweet.
- ^^
Has anyone got any good simple smoothie recipes?
I hear smoothie’s are pretty good for you, has anyone got any good ones that don’t have to many ingredients, thanks for any ideas.
Yeah i have got a blender.
- Johno
Lunch #1: BBQ Chicken for Champions
One chicken breast, cut in half and pan fried in olive oil for 6 minutes a side.
Add salt and pepper. Cut into strips. Serve cold dipped in dipping sauce.
BBQ dipping sauce — ¼ C (put in BPA-Free container)
Veggies: steam broccoli for 7 minutes, run cold water over it (or defrost frozen broccoli)
Place in BPA-Free container
Veggie dipping sauce in BPA-free container
Use: BBQ sauce or honey
Drink: water, GFCF* V8 juice, GFCF juice box, fortified organic rice milk box
Snack if needed: GFCF chips & fruity salsa (¼ C) in BPA-free container
Toy Surprise: Girls: yarn bracelet, Boys: Miniature toy character figure
BBQ Sipping Sauce — ¼ C (put in BPA-Free container)
1 C organic ketchup
1 Tbs lemon
1 tsp Worchestershire sauce (GFCF)
1 Tbs honey
Dash of black pepper
Blend all of the above until smooth
Fruity Salsa
1 C Salsa
¼ C grape, blueberry or raspberry fruit spread
Mash the fruit spread into the salsa
#2 DLT (“Deli” meat, Lettuce & Tomato Sandwich)
Turkey or Chicken GFCF Preservative-free organic lunch meats (by Boar’s Head, Applegate or Shelton)
Toast 2 pieces of GFCF bread.
Spread w/ 1 Tbs GFCF mayonnaise
Place 2 slices of GFCF lunch meat
Top with lettuce and tomato
Cut into 4 squares
Wrap in wax paper
GFCF Potato Salad 1/3 cup from recipe. Serve in BPA-Free container
Fruit (apple or grapes) — in BPA-Free container
Drink: water, GFCF V8 juice, GFCF juice box, fortified organic rice milk box
Toy Surprise: Hair scrunchie for girl. Baseball card for a boy.
Snack if needed: Peanut butter on rice crackers
GFCF Potato Salad
Ingredients:
3 pounds potatoes, cooked until just tender, cubed, cooled
Optional: 5 or 6 hard cooked eggs, cooled, coarsely chopped
¼ to ½ cup chopped red onion
¼ to ½ cup chopped celery, optional
Dressing:
¾ cup mayonnaise
1 to 2 tablespoons prepared GFCF mustard
salt and pepper to taste
Preparation:
Prepare the dressing combining the mayonnaise, mustard, and salt and pepper to taste. Combine.
Combine potatoes, egg, onions, and celery and stir in the dressing.
Serves 6 to 8.
Lunch # 3 Kids Favorite Chicken Salad & Deviled Eggs
Chicken Salad 1/3 to ½ C served in BPA-Free container
Deviled eggs (1-2) — served in BPA-Free container
Carrot sticks (wrapped in waxed paper) dipped in applesauce (in BPA-Free Container)
Snack if needed: GFCF chips & hummus in BPA-free container
Drink: water, GFCF V8 juice, GFCF juice box, fortified organic rice milk box
Chicken Salad
Ingredients:
3 cups cooked diced chicken
2 ribs celery, thinly sliced
1 cup seedless green grapes, halved
¾ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons finely minced green onions
1 teaspoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
salt and pepper, to taste
Preparation:
Combine first chicken, celery, and grapes in a large bowl; set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients; combine with chicken mixture, using as much or as little as necessary to moisten as desired. You may add a little more mayonnaise if you like a creamier salad. Chill and stir again before serving.
Serves 4 to 6.
Deviled Egg Recipe
6 hard-cooked eggs — cooled, shelled, cut in half, yolk removed
1 ½ tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish, or to taste
Paprika
Preparation:
Mash yolks and combine with mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and relish. Refill centers of the egg whites with the mixture. Garnish with ground paprika.
Serves 6 (2 halves per person)
Lunch # 4 Meatball Spaghetti Sauce
Meatballs in Spaghetti Sauce (1 C) without the spaghetti — served warm in thermos
Wonderful Waldorf Salad: 1/3 to ½ cup
Broccoli trees, cold asparagus or carrot strips dipped in Russian Dressing or honey ( ¼ C in BPA-Free Container)
Snack: Organic GFCF “O”s
Fruit smoothie ½ to ¾ C in cold thermos or GFCF V8 juice, GFCF juice box, fortified organic rice milk box
Snack if needed: GFCF chips & bean dip in BPA-free container
Toy: Stickers appropriate to the child
Spaghetti and Meatballs
1 small yellow onion
1 slice GFCF rice bread
2 Tbs water
1 teas salt
½ teas oregano
1 pound ground beef
2 jars GFCF pasta sauce
Put onion in food processor and mince. Add bread, water, salt, and oregano and mix again. Pour mixture into a mixing bowl. Knead by hand together with ground beef until thoroughly mixed. Shape into desired meatball size. Put meatballs into a slow cooked with spaghetti sauce and cook for 4 hours. Refrigerate.
Serves: 4 to 6
Wonderful Waldorf Salad Recipe
1 C pineapple chunks (fresh or unsweetened canned)
3 C apples, peeled and cute in ½ inch cubes
1/3 C raisins
1 C carrots, thinly sliced
1/3 – ½ c walnut pieces (optional)
1 C GFCF mayonnaise
Fruit Smoothie
1 ¼ C rice milk
½ glass crushed ice
1 Tbs rice powder
1 Tbs coconut milk (optional)
Add one of the following and blend at high speed until smooth and thick.
1 sliced banana
1 cored and chopped pear
1 handful of berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries or combination
Russian Dressing
1 C GFCF mayonnaise
1 C GFCF ketchup
Servings: 8
Lunch #5 Chicken & Magical Muffins
Baked or grilled chicken (leftovers from dinner) ½ cold chicken breast
Apple salad served in cold thermos
Veggie-Muffins 1-2
Fruit smoothie ½ to ¾ C in cold thermos or GFCF V8 juice, GFCF juice box,
fortified organic rice milk box
Snack if needed: Carrots & bean dip in BPA-free container
Apple Salad
2 large Red delicious apples, unpeeled, cored and but into 1 inch chunks
2/3 C crushed pineapple, drained or fresh pineapple minced – reserve juice
1/3 C celery, diced
2 Tbs raisins
Dressing
3 Tbs soy yogurt
2 teaspoons GFCF mayonnaise
1 Tbs pineapple juice
¹/8 Teaspoon cinnamon
In a medium bowl, combine the salad ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients, Pour the dressing over the fruit mixture and stir.
Veggie- Muffins
1 store-bought GFCF cake mix prepared according to package directions- but not baked
Add 1 C pureed vegetables — using one or more of the following: carrots, squash, peas, green beans
Add ½ C applesauce to batter
Option — stir in 1 C GFCF chocolate chips
Mix purees in with the batter, stir in chocolate chips (optional). Transfer the mixture to a muffin pan, filling each cup about two-thirds of the way. Bake at 375º F for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean. Do not overcook, as this will result in dry muffins. Once cooled, these muffins can be frozen to be eaten later.
Yields 12 muffins
Lunch # 6 Sensory Sensible (for those who avoid “lumps and bumps”)
Pot Pie Muffins (2)
Hummus
Fruit smoothie
Snack: Bean dip
Pot Pie Muffins
1 store-bought GFCF cake mix prepared according to package directions — but not baked
Add 1 C pureed vegetables — using one or more of the following: carrots, squash, peas, green beans
Add ½ C applesauce to batter
Add ½ C pureed chicken
Option — stir in 1 C GFCF chocolate chips
Mix purees in with the batter, stir in chocolate chips (optional). Transfer the mixture to a muffin pan, filling each cup about two-thirds of the way. Bake at 375º F for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean. Do not overcook, as this will result in dry muffins. Once cooled, these muffins can be frozen to be eaten later.
Yields 12 muffins
*Gluten-Free Casein-Free
The above is an excerpt from the book The Kid-Friendly ADHD & Autism Cookbook: The Ultimate Guide to the Gluten-Free, Casein-Free Diet
by Pamela J. Compart, M.D. and Dana Laake, R.D.H., M.S., L.D.N.
Published by Fair Winds Press; November 2006;$24.95US/$32.50CAN; 978-1-59233-223-6
Copyright © 2008 Pamela J. Compart, M.D. and Dana Laake, R.D.H., M.S., L.D.N
- Pamela J. Compart, M.d. And Dana Laake, R.d.h., M.s., L.d.n.
smoothie?
im totaly craving a smoothie..any ideas of how i can make it..thanks=]
- michelle n
Nerds ToGo
So many individuals and businesses rely on their computers for communication. Furthermore, many businesses simply can not function if their computers are not working properly. As people struggle to keep up with advancing technology, many of them work on computers everyday and still have no idea how to make even the simplest repairs when things go wrong. Of course, this is true because computers and complex machines and someone who is not qualified to work on them should always call for help. Even so, many computer repair stores have a “bring it in and we’ll fix it” sort of approach. Nerds ToGo, however, has revolutionized the computer services industry by offering a “we come to you model.” After all, people do not have the time and energy to break down their computers and take them to the repair shop. Moreover, this would be an impossible task for a small business in need of computer services.
Of course, the best part about owning a Nerds ToGo franchise is that you do not have to be a nerd to own one. Now, if you happen to be a nerd by nature, you can make your own service calls or hire nerd employees. Either way, the secret to success with this innovative franchise opportunity lies in how you manage the business and not just how well you fix computers. What’s more, the Nerds ToGo company offers a great deal of support to help you become a successful franchise business owner. There are a lot of computers out there just waiting to be fixed and with a Nerds ToGo franchise, you can cash in on this opportunity with only a small investment.
College Hunks Hauling Junk
Just like the computer support businesses like Nerds to Go are gaining popularity across the nation, College Hunks Hauling Junk is a great franchise opportunity well on its way to becoming a national brand. The geeks fix computers and the hunks lift heavy things. That sounds about right, doesn’t it?
On a more serious note, don’t let the name fool you into thinking that College Hunks is anything but a great business franchise opportunity that is growing everyday. Furthermore, the junk-removal industry appeals to highly segmented publics, which can translate to great income for franchisees that are affiliated of a nationally recognized brand. College Hunks is a business that appeals to homeowners and small business owners who need items like furniture, appliances, yard waste, construction materials or renovation leftovers removed from their properties and more. The only items that the hunks can not haul are hazardous materials like chemicals, paint, spouses or pets.
And, now that going green and helping the environment is becoming a standard in the U.S., our customers will be happy to hear that everything we haul is recycled, donated or otherwise disposed of properly.
Of course, not only do customers love College Hunks Hauling Junk, franchisees enjoy helpful resources, including a national toll-free number and centralized call center (Customer Loyalty Center), a website where customers can schedule pick-ups online, truck beds that are bigger than those used by competitors, customized propriety software used for scheduling, and finally, a low investment and high potential for business growth.
Pet Butler
This name may not suggest that you are actually looking into a poop scooping business but a Pet Butler franchise is exactly that. Since so many families include pets, particularly dogs, there is a lot of scooping to be done. In fact, 40 percent of all households in the U.S. include at least one dog. However, some pet owners do not have the time, energy or desire to pick up after their pets. Plus, Pet Butler offers not only waste removal services but also pet stations for parks and other public areas.
As a franchise owner, you will be trained to use the most sanitary methods for waste removal. Additionally, the company will provide you with a downloadable training manual, state-of-the-art equipment and even marketing materials. Like so many other business franchises, Pet Butler wants to experience growth, which means the company is willing to help your franchise business operate smoothly and efficiently. And, that’s the scoop.
Boneheads
For the great tasting food served in these innovative restaurant franchises, the secret really is in the sauce. Boneheads features grilled fish and Piri Piri chicken, which is seasoned by the South African Piri Piri pepper. But, the taste is not the only unique flavor of Boneheads. This restaurant franchise also utilizes the increasingly popular concept of fast-casual dining. If you have never dined at a Bonehead’s, perhaps you have been to a Moe’s Southwest Grill, Doc Green’s Gourmet Salads, Planet Smoothie or the Flying Biscuit Café. These are just a few of the restaurant franchises owned by Raving Brands. And, if the portfolio of delicious dining choices does not convince you that Bonehead’s means serious business, you may be interested to learn that Raving Brands also has real estate expertise. Since location is one of the most important factors in franchise success (if not the most important), a Bonehead’s franchise can mean a leg up on the competition. So, if you have five years of experience working in a restaurant, this is your chance to own one.
ElizaJ
“No thanks, I’ll hold it” is usually the response you hear from someone when their only option is to use a port-o-potty. However, ElizaJ is not your typical port-o-potty business. In fact, it offers three levels of deliverable restrooms with high-quality amenities like designer soaps and lotions, fresh flowers, air fresheners and even fresh water. Now, you might be wondering who would be interested in these new high-class portable restrooms. Take a moment to consider the growing special events industry. So many weddings and other formal events are held outside and nowhere near a restroom. The standard port-o-potty just will not do when it comes to this kind of special event. Instead the typical old John, you need an ElizaJ. And, if you decide to become an ElizaJ franchisee, you will become part a groundbreaking new luxury restroom industry and gain access to an untapped market. What’s more, the ElizaJ company offers all the training and support you will need.
Brick Kicker
This might seem like a funny name for a home inspection company but this catchy name has helped the company become a nationally recognized industry leader. Plus, Brick Kicker offers accurate, trustworthy home inspections to homeowners, buyers and sellers, which means there will always be a demand for these services. The main advantage to entering the home inspection business as a franchisee is that you start off as an established brand. Additionally, you have access to on-going support from the company as well as seminar and conferences to help you build your business, not hit a brick wall. With the right tools, you’re sure to become a successful Brick Kicker franchisee.
Nanny Poppinz
At first glance, the name of this franchise might give the impression that this is just another group of nannies. However, Nanny Poppinz is far more. In fact, this company is a full-service child care referral agency. Not only do they specialize in placing children with the best, most professional nannies, they also help busy moms find childcare outside of the home. What’s more, services offered through Nanny Poppinz include baby nurses, housekeepers, cooks, tutors, butlers, drivers and even household managers. Whether the need is full-time, part-time or temporary, Nanny Poppinz is there to help. Plus, this franchise opportunity is great for entrepreneurs who are looking for a great work from home franchise opportunity. This business franchise is fast and easy to start up because you do not have to worry about the initial cost of inventory. In fact, your nannies are the inventory and the specialized software offered to franchisees makes keeping track simple. Nanny Poppinz makes success simple for everyone who is interested in this exciting business opportunity, even stay-at-home moms looking to start a home-based business franchise.
Froots Smoothies
Now more than ever, eating fresh is all the rage. People are looking for healthier alternatives to traditional eateries who serve greasy food loaded with calories. But, they still want food that tastes great. This is where Froots Smoothies comes in. This restaurant franchise specializes not only in salads, wraps, shakes and smoothies that taste terrific, they also pride themselves on serving foods that are healthy and refreshing. Guests who lunch at Froots can say goodbye to that afternoon sluggishness they feel after a greasy lunch at a traditional fast food restaurant. Froots offers delicious lunch, dinner and snack options and the company is ready to serve its freshness all across the country. That’s where you come in. If you are ready to take advantage of the fresh food frenzy, consider a Froots Smoothies franchise. This company offers training, marketing support and even helps with site selection.
FunBus
This business franchise is literally fun on wheels. In fact, FunBus travels right to your school, birthday party or any other special event. And, it’s filled with progressive gymnastics equipment and a staff that is eager to make physical activity fun, not competitive. What’s more, FunBus will travel to your daycare center or school once a week with instructors who will teach 45-minute lessons to children ages two and a half to six years old!
In a society where parents are faced with warnings of increased childhood obesity and diabetes, the FunBus offers an exciting way for kids to get active and enjoy every minute of it. As the potential franchisee, FunBus offers you the chance to find success as a franchise business owner. Moreover, these fitness academies on wheels are always stocked with the latest and greatest equipment. Plus, FunBus provides its franchisees with a marketing system to help ensure a steady flow of business.
Dogtopia Dog Spa
In 2005, pet-related spending $35 billion, making it the seventh largest sector of retail. In fact, pet spending came in ahead of toys and candy. This increase symbolizes the modern attitude that pets are like “kids” in the family. Because so many pet owners think of themselves as “parent” to these four-legged kiddos, they feel guilty leaving them at home alone all day. After all, they send their children to preschools and daycare centers. Why shouldn’t they do the same for their dogs?
Dogtopia Dog Spas give pet owners the opportunity to leave their dogs in a fun-filled doggie daycare where they will enjoy supervised play and human interaction all day. Plus, Dogtopia even offers do-it-yourself dog washes, spa services, training classes and overnight boarding. And, you’ll find nothing less than premium quality toys, treats, food and grooming supplies. What you need to know as a potential franchisee is that Dogtopia offers on-site assistance and continuous management consulting, marketing materials, a website and a comprehensive training course to help you start of on the right paw.
- Raymond Lawrence
Raw Food Episode 8-Jenna’s Healthy Kitchen-Green Smoothie
Raw food recipe. In this episode of Jenna’s Healthy Kitchen, Jenna shows you how to bring nutritious greens into your diet in an easy, delicious and fun way.
- SuperchargeMe
Dangerous Sugar Rich Sunwarrior Smoothie
Dangerous ‘sunwarrior’ sugar rich smoothie that could cause more harm than good by Mike Nash author of Aggressive Health from http://www.sunwarrior.co.uk
- aggressivehealth
Blueberry Coconut Smoothie Video Recipe
Chef Keith Snow from http://www.harvestEating.com creates a delicious and healthy smoothie with milk, blueberries, and almonds.
- keithsnow
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