Are Trans Fats Bad? They Can Actually Kill You.

May 26, 2020May 26, 2020 - Ariel Shanelle Leave a comment

What Are Trans Fat?

Trans fats are artificially created. They are created by taking an unsaturated fat and turning it saturated. This means that fats that are normally liquid at room temperature are now solid and can live longer on the shelf. It’s wonderful for production, but not so great for the human body.

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Why Are Trans Fats Harmful?

In November of 2013, the FDA determined that hydrogenated oils are no longer GRAS (generally recognized as safe) for human consumption. Therefore, they will eventually need to be phased out of the foods they are currently in. Read more

Dangerous Side Effects of High Fructose Corn Syrup

April 10, 2020April 22, 2020 - Ariel Shanelle 8 Comments

High fructose corn syrup is stealing your health and making you gain weight!

The very first time I learned high fructose corn syrup was bad for you was while reading a book called The Abs Diet by David Zinczenko. In his chapter, “Your Weight Is Not Your Fault,” he covers how HFCS is leading to obesity in the lives of many people.

Before you begin to think that this post doesn’t apply to you because you don’t consume HFCS, let me ask you a few questions. Do you eat ketchup or barbecue sauce? What about Pop-Tarts? Do you enjoy soda? Well, guess what? All of those things are full of high fructose corn syrup. As a matter of fact, once you make the decision to remove HFCS from your home, you will be surprised at how many items have it!

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Quitting High Fructose Corn Syrup

Once I learned that this substance is literally killing humans and destroying their bodies along the way, I decided to do something about it. My household will be high fructose corn syrup free! And it is, but it was no easy task to accomplish. I could not believe how many items had HFCS.

But don’t be discouraged! Many people believe that everything has HFCS and that you cannot avoid it, but that’s simply not true! You don’t even have to stop eating your favorite foods! All you have to do is create your own food at home compared to allowing a factory to create your foods for you.

Processed foods are the ones that contain high fructose corn syrup. It’s not a natural substance and was created by man. If you focus on eating natural foods that were created for us to eat, you won’t have to worry about avoiding this substance.

Health Benefits Of Olive Oil

April 1, 2020April 22, 2020 - Ariel Shanelle 3 Comments

Awesome Health Benefits Of Olive Oil

Olive oil has been around much longer than you or I. In some cultures, olives are an important part of their community. Extra virgin olive oil is the greatest quality of premium olive oil. People use olive oil for all sorts of stuff, including medicine, cosmetics, and soaps. However, there are great health benefits of olive oil when you consume it too!

To find out more about olive oil and how to find the best one while shopping, please visit the page: “What Is Olive Oil?”

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Reduces Inflammation

Inflammation occurs when body repairs are needed and to shield us from illnesses. However, a poor diet, stress, and other contributors can cause the body to fight itself.

73% of olive oil is made up of a fatty acid called oleic acid. It’s a monounsaturated fat and offers great health benefits, including damage prevention caused by free radicals (oxidative stress). Oleic acid fights against inflammation which is connected to many diseases such as heart disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s, obesity, metabolic syndrome, and arthritis. Read more

Health Benefits of Honey

March 25, 2020April 22, 2020 - Ariel Shanelle 2 Comments

Health Benefits of Honey

Most people love it because it’s a natural way to sweeten foods and drinks. But did you know honey offers so much more than just taste? Natural, raw honey yields many health benefits for the human body. It’s true! After reading this list, I pray you would swap out sugar for this wonderful natural substance.

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Plenty of Antioxidants

Of course, this natural substance is filled with plenty of vitamins, antioxidants, flavonoids, and minerals. However, it wouldn’t be a great idea to consume a whole lot of honey in the hopes of receiving your recommended daily intake of antioxidants. Nevertheless, it’s definitely worth replacing your current sugar intake with it. The minerals you can find within honey include:

zinc
potassium
iron
phosphorus
calcium
selenium
magnesium

Health Benefits Of Pomegranates

March 20, 2020April 22, 2020 - Ariel Shanelle 1 Comment

Pomegranates are a delicious fruit that can satisfy a craving at any time of day. But did you know that this tasty snack is also filled with nutritious goodness? There are so many wonderful health benefits of pomegranates! This food is actually considered a power food.

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Antioxidant Rich

These fruits are filled with antioxidants. What exactly are antioxidants? They protect cells from becoming damaged, reduce inflammation, and remove free radicals. Amazingly, pomegranates contain 3 times the amount of antioxidants found in green tea and red wine. [1]

Full of Vitamins

Not only are pomegranates filled with disease-fighting goodness, but they’re also filled with Vitamin C. Fresh juice from one pomegranate supplies you with 40% of your daily recommended intake! Plus, they’re rich in Vitamin E, potassium, Vitamin K, and folate, fiber, and iron. Read more

8 Reasons Why You Should Quit Soda Today

March 15, 2020April 22, 2020 - Ariel Shanelle Leave a comment

Reasons To Quit Soda Today

Soda was a normal thing in our household. I was raised to love it and we drank it every day. I didn’t make the decision to quit soda until in my twenties. It’s normal to drink soda regularly, isn’t it?

The only issue with soda is it’s incredibly unhealthy for you. (Like WAYY unhealthy!) It leads to many of the health problems we see in our culture today. The darn things are everywhere! You can go anywhere and order a Coke. The drink is also highly addictive. These companies know exactly what they’re doing to push revenues through the roof by ensuring you’ll purchase more in the future. After learning the health effects of consuming this soft drink, I chose to stand up and say, “No more!”

It was incredibly tough for me to stop drinking soda. The more I tried to stop, the more I wanted it. I was caught up in an addiction that I was determined to win. After failing multiple times, my victory finally prevailed. At last, I can say I’m free from carbonated drinks and I’m glad for it. However, many people give me weird looks when I politely decline soda. It makes me feel like an outcast.

Why should you quit soda?

I know normal people drink soda, but I’m weird okay? I want to take care of my body and live as long as I can. Let’s examine some reasons why soda is so bad for the human body. (And why you should stay far away from it!) Read more

The Slight Edge By Jeff Olson: 5 Life Changing Lessons From This Book

March 11, 2020April 1, 2020 - Ariel Shanelle Leave a comment

The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson is a book that has completely changed my life, and I know it can do the same to anyone who reads it with an open mind.

The essential theme of this book is that every little thing you do matters. Although you may not see immediate results today, everything you do is accumulating into consequences. These decisions we make are easy to do and easy not to do. It’s easy to drink an extra water bottle a day. However, it’s also easy not to do. The choice is yours- as well as your future.

#1. Philosophy

Your philosophy is the way you view and think about the world. Everything flows out of your philosophy. You can hear how people think about the world by the way they speak.

For example, if someone is constantly blaming outside circumstances for their current life situation, you know that their philosophy is that they believe they are not responsible for the outcome of their life.

However, if a person believes that they are responsible for everything in their life, you’ll find that this person is usually the one that goes the extra mile. This is the person that gets up early and exercises or invests in the learning tools they need, such as books and courses. Read more