Wheat that's fattening and addicitve. Just what we need!

I have read and written quite a lot about the evil of wheat in the American diet specifically  in regard to many of today's chronic diseases.  However, always lurking in the back of my mind was the thought that wheat has been around for thousands of years so how could it alone be the root of our modern health problems. Whole "Wheat Berries" are high in Selenium and Magnesium.  Adequate Selenium regulates the thyroid, selenium can bind with heavy metals in the body thereby making them harmless, and finally viruses of many types are deactivated in the body with the proper levels of Selenium.  Adequate levels of Magnesium support the liver and gall bladder, Magnesium harmonizes mental and emotional imbalances, Magnesium strengthens the structures of the body - think bones, joints and muscles. Magnesium supports getting Calcium into the bones not soft tissue so if you're taking Calcium without Magnesium you could be doing more damage than good by putting Calcium in the soft tissue.

Yet with all the "wheat" we eat in the US we still have a huge problem with hypothyroidism which is on the rise,  problems with mental/emotional function -1 out of  5 U.S. adults took prescriptions for psychological disorders in 2010, and the U.S. has a very high rate of Osteoporosis. In fact, 70% of the American public is deficient in the mineral Magnesium. So with essential minerals found in Wheat Berries that most Americans are deficient in, it would seem we need to eat more wheat not less right?

Wrong! I link to an article below written by Dr. Mark Hyman that is definitely worth reading.  Dr Hyman explains that not surprisingly we no longer eat the wheat of our ancestors. In the early 1950's Agricultural scientists where working on ways to engineer wheat to grow longer during the season, be pest resistant, and grow thinker stronger stems.  This engineering of plants has produced a wheat that has low mineral content from a pest treated soil, high in starch and gluten content through thicker stalks, and abundantly available. 

Since we can no longer get the organically grown wheat of our ancestors I guess it's better to take Selenium and Magnesium whole food supplements and and skip all the wheat products. Leave it to us to engineer food out of our diets.      http://drhyman.com/three-hidden-ways-wheat-makes-you-fat-8425/

The wonders of Chia

If you have not yet heard all the wonderful health benefits of Chia seeds then read on and go get some Chia seeds.  Chia is a flowering plant from the mint family and grows in southern Mexico and Gautamala.  In the 16th century it was cultivated by the Aztecs and is an important crop used for its nutritional properties. Chia Seeds have recently gained popularity in the United States because of their many health benefits.  It seems now you can buy them anywhere from Walgreens to Whole Foods.  Why all the sudden fuss?

Here are 10 reasons you should stock up on Chia seeds:

1) They are very high in heart and brain healthy Omega 3 fatty acids. Like Flax seeds, Chia seeds are a good vegetarian source of omega 3 oils.
2) They expand up to 12 times their weight in your stomach so you feel full on less food.
3) Eaten daily they cleanse the colon and keep you  regular (one serving contains  42% of your recommended daily fiber intake)
4)  They lower your cholesterol
5)  They are high in Tryptophan which is the precursor to the neurotransmitter serotonin so they will improve your mood and help you sleep better
6)  Chia seeds deliver 18% of your daily value per ounce, which is three times more than skim milk.
7)  Chia seeds are high  protein which can help balance blood sugar levels and give you more energy.
8)  They can help cut food cravings, if you are low on essential minerals and trace mineral you can get the cravings and bottomless pit feeling.  Chia seeds are high in Calcium, Magnesium, and Boron.
9) They can add a creamy texture to whatever you are baking without adding saturated fat.
10) Chia seeds improve mental focus and concentratio

They are tasteless so you can add then to anything however, if you eat them plain they will taste oily.  So sprinkle them in salads, in smoothies, and add them to baked goods. Be creative, have fun,  and feel good.

Kristine

The cleanse was a success!

My 21 day cleanse was a success!  A month ago I was feeling sluggish, bloated, moody, and slow but now I feel great.  During the 21 day cleanse I broke my sugar addiction, refocused my meal preparations, got off my allergy medication, and gave up my 20-24oz of coffee every morning.  The first week was hard, I had some headaches, fatigue, aches and pains, and moodiness but by week two I was feeling stronger.  The final result was a 7 pound weight loss (my size 6 jeans are feeling loose), more energy, improved mood, brighter skin, healthier hair, broken caffeine addiction, mental clarity, and a feeling of peacefulness. So I would say it was a huge success.
This cleanse was much easier than the 28 day cleanse I did last year because I never felt like I was missing something nutritionally and I was not starving. For anyone who has never done a cleanse the Standard Process 21 purification program is a good one and can help you change your relationship with eating. I recommend it  highly.