Consume my love; devour my hate

muffintop-less:

8 Health Benefits of Quinoa:

1. High quality protein with the nine essential amino acids, the protein balance is similar to milk. At 16.2 to 20 percent protein, it has is more protein than rice (7.5 percent), millet (9.9 percent) or wheat (14 percent).

2. Great source of riboflavin. Riboflavin has been shown to help reduce the frequency of attacks in migraine sufferers by improving the energy metabolism within the brain and muscle cells.

3. Inca warriors had more stamina and quicker recovery time by eating these quinoa seeds, making it a truly ancient powerfood.

4. Antiseptic. The saponins from quinoa are used to promote healing of skin injuries in South America.

5. Not fattening! Only 172 calories per 1/4 cup dry (24 of the calories from protein and only 12 from sugars, the rest are complex carbohydrates, fiber and healthy fats).

6. Gluten-free. Since it is not not related to wheat, or even a grain, it is gluten-free.

7. Alkaline-forming. Although it is not strongly alkaline-forming, it is comparable to wild rice, amaranth, and sprouted grains.

thereluctantrawfoodist:

Smoothies are such a great way to eat more fruit and veg. See my page of smoothies on my blog x The Reluctant Raw Foodist

justwanttobehealthyandfit:

Super smoothie!

I should have taken a photo of my blender this morning. I had 2 bananas, 1 kiwi, 6 strawberries, 2 kale leaves, 2 tablespoons chia seeds, half a cup of So Delicious coconut milk!

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Overcooked vegetables make me very sad. Raw is the best, but this is a decent guide  for cooked. I don’t recommend regularly cooking in the microwave though, as it destroys nutrients even more than other methods.

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expose-the-light:

Top 10 Biggest Brain Damaging Habits

1. No Breakfast

People who do not take breakfast are going to have a lower blood sugar level.This leads to an insufficient supply of nutrients to the brain causing brain degeneration.

2. Overreacting

It causes hardening of the brain arteries, leading to a decrease in mental power.

3. Smoking

It causes multiple brain shrinkage and may lead to Alzheimer disease.

4. High Sugar consumption

Too much sugar will interrupt the absorption of proteins and nutrients causing malnutrition and may interfere with brain development.       

5. Air Pollution

The brain is the largest oxygen consumer in our body. Inhaling polluted air decreases the supply of oxygen to the brain, bringing about a decrease in brain efficiency.

6. Sleep Deprivation

Sleep allows our brain to rest. Long term deprivation from sleep will accelerate the death of brain

7. Head covered while sleeping

Sleeping with the head covered, increases the concentration of carbon dioxide and decrease concentration of oxygen that may lead to brain damaging effects.

8. Working your brain during illness

Working hard or studying with sickness may lead to a decrease in effectiveness of the brain as well as damage the brain.            

9. Talking Rarely

Intellectual conversations will promote the efficiency of the brain.

10. Lacking in stimulating thoughts

Thinking is the best way to train our brain, lacking in brain stimulation thoughts may cause brain shrinkage.

Be smart: eat breakfast, stay calm, don’t smoke, try to eat less processed sugar, get some fresh air, sleep enough, take sick days when you need them, Engage in stimulating conversation and think!

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thereluctantrawfoodist:

This made me laugh but I think it is probably best to keep the “raw food high” a secret. LOL!

I’ll be munchin mangoes and bananas and walking all day long! weeeeeeeee! that’s a high!

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yum!

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