Team Tough Titties Knockin Out Cancer's blog: "Healthy Foods for ya"

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10+ foods for a Super Body, satisfy cravings, fight stress, build immunity
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Recipes for the Mind, Body, Soul, Fitness, and Health!! Facts of Life: Stick to the List and watch the definition happen: Eat 6 small meals a day Eat lean protein and complex carbohydrates at every meal Lean protein can come from lean poultry, fish, egg whites, soy beans, legumes, lebtils, and limited nuts (remember we are going for defined abs) 2 handfuls a day is suffice Complex Carbohydrates come from fresh fruits and vegetables and whole grains Drink plenty of water everyday at least 3 liters almost a gallon avoid all processed refined and chemically charged foods avoid sugars except for naturally occuring sugars in fruits avoid trans and saturated fats avoid sodas and juices since they contain loads of sugars,either real or fake (I just cant seem to follow this one well) Limit treats to once per week rather than an entire day.. What to eat before you workout??? Eat complex carbs for energey before a workout and lean proteins afterward for tissue repair Eat at least an hour before you begin your workout 10 Superfoods for a super Body: 1. Lemon just one lemon has more than 100% of your daily intake of vitamin C, which may help increase "good" HDL cholesterol levels and strengthen bones. Citrus flavonoids may help inhibit the growth of cancer cells and act as an anti-inflammatory. Quick Tip: add a slice of lemon to your green tea. 1 study found that citrus increases your body's ability to absorb the antioxidants in the tea by 80%... Heart Healthy, Cancer preventing, & Bone building 2. Broccoli One medium stalk of broccoli contains more than 100% of your daily Vitamin K requirement and almost 200% of your recommended daily dose of Vitamin C- 2 essential bone- building nutrients The same serving also helps starve off numerous cancers. Quick Tip: Zap it! Preserve up to 90% of broccoli's vitamin C by microwaving.(steaming or boiling holds on to just 66% of the nutrient). Cancer preventing, Bone building 3. Salmon A great source of omega-3 fatty acids, which have been linked to a reduced risk of depression, heart disease and cacner. a 3 ounce serving contains almost 50% of your daily dose of niacin, which may protect against Alzheimer's disease and memory loss. Quick Tip: Opt for wild over farm-raised, which contains 16 times as much toxic polychlorinated biphernyl (PCB) as wild salmon. Heart healthy, cancer preventing, and brain boosting 4. Garlic Garlic is a powerful disease fighter that can inhibit the growth of bacteria, including E. Coli. Allicin, a compound found in garlic, works as a potent antiflammatory and has been shown to help lower cholesterol and Blood pressure levels. Quick Tip: Crushed fresh garlic releases the most allicin. Just don't overcook; garlic exposed to high heat for more than 10 minutes loses important nutrients. heart healthy, immune strengthing 5. Spinach spinach contains lutein and zeaxanthin, 2 immune boosting antioxidants important for eye health. Recent research has found that among cancer- fighting fruits and veggies, spinach is one of the most effective. Quick Tip Spinach is a healthy- and flavorless- add to any smoothie. You won't taste it, we promise. Try blending 1 cup spinach, 1 cup grated carrots, 1 banana, 1 cup of apple juice and ice. Cancer preventing, and immune strengthing 6. Beans Eating a serving of legumes (beans, peas, lentils) four times a week ca lower your risk of heart disease by 22%. That same habit may also reduce your risk of Breast Cancer. Quick Tip: The darker the bean, the more antioxidants it contains. 1 study found that black bean hulls contain 40 times the amount of antioxidants of white bean hulls. heart healthy, and cancer preventing 7. Walnuts contain the most omega-3 fatty acids, which may help reduce cholesterol, of all nuts. Omega-3s have been shown to improve mood and fight cancer; they may protect against sun damage, too (but don't skip the SPF!) Quick Tip: Eat a few for desert: the antioxidant melatonin, found in walnuts, help to regulate sleep. Heart healthy, cancer preventing, brain boosting 8. Avocado Rich in healthy, satisfying fats proven in one study to lower cholesterol by about 22%. One has more than 1/2 the fiber and 40% of folate you need daily, which may reduce your risk of heart disease. Quick Tip: Adding it to your salad can increase the absorption of key nutrients like beta-carotene by 3 to 5 times compared with salads without this superfood. Heart healthy 9. Potatoes 1 red potato contains 66 micrograms of cell-building folate- about the same amount found in 1 cup of spinach or broccoli. 1 sweet potato has almost 8 times the amount of cancer-fighting and immune-boosting vitamin A you need daily. Quick Tip: Let your potato cool before eating. Research shows that doing so can help you burn close to 25% more fat after a meal, thanks to a fat-resistant starch. Cancer preventing, immune boosting 10.Dark Chocolate Just 1/4 of an ounce daily can reduce blood pressure in otherwise healthy individuals. Cocoa powder is rich in flavonoids, antioxidants, shown to reduce "bad" LDL cholesterol and increase "good" HDL levels. Quick Tip: A dark-chocolate bar contains about 53.5 milligrams of flavonoids, a milk chocolate bar has fewer than 14. Heart Healthy information from Fitness October 2008 And another food that I have found to be helpful that was not listed above is 2 small watermelons a week acts as a cancer blocker to some types of cancer.. It will not however cure cancer but it has been found to stop cacner from spreading in its tracks..

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posted on 06/23/2009&nbs-07:00;@&nbs-07:00;05:06&nbs-07:00;am

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Apples Protects your heart prevents constipation Blocks diarrhea Improves lung capacity Cushions joints
Apricots Combats cancer Controls blood pressure Saves your eyesight Shields against Alzheimer's Slows aging process
Artichokes Aids digestion Lowers cholesterol Protects your heart Stabilizes blood sugar Guards against liver disease
Avocados Battles diabetes Lowers cholesterol Helps stops strokes Controls blood pressure Smoothes skin
Bananas Protects your heart Quiets a cough Strengthens bones Controls blood pressure Blocks diarrhea
Beans Prevents constipation Helps hemorrhoids Lowers cholesterol Combats cancer Stabilizes blood sugar
Beets Controls blood pressure Combats cancer Strengthens bones Protects your heart Aids weight loss
Blueberries Combats cancer Protects your heart Stabilizes blood sugar Boosts memory Prevents constipation
Broccoli Strengthens bones Saves eyesight Combats cancer Protects your heart Controls blood pressure
Cabbage Combats cancer Prevents constipation Promotes weight loss Protects your heart Helps hemorrhoids
Cantaloupe Saves eyesight Controls blood pressure Lowers cholesterol Combats cancer Supports immune system
Carrots Saves eyesight Protects your heart Prevents constipation Combats cancer Promotes weight loss
Cauliflower Protects against Prostate Cancer Combats Breast Cancer Strengthens bones Banishes bruises Guards against heart disease
Cherries Protects your heart Combats Cancer Ends insomnia Slows aging process Shields against Alzheimer's
Chestnuts Promotes weight loss Protects your heart Lowers cholesterol Combats Cancer Controls blood pressure
Chili peppers Aids digestion Soothes sore throat Clears sinuses Combats Cancer Boosts immune system
Figs Promotes weight loss Helps stops strokes Lowers cholesterol Combats Cancer Controls blood pressure
Fish Protects your heart Boosts memory Protects your heart Combats Cancer Supports immune system
Flax Aids digestion Battles diabetes Protects your heart Improves mental health Boosts immune system
Garlic Lowers cholesterol Controls blood pressure Combats cancer kills bacteria Fights fungus
Grapefruit Protects against heart attacks Promotes Weight loss Helps stops strokes Combats Prostate Cancer Lowers cholesterol
Grapes saves eyesight Conquers kidney stones Combats cancer Enhances blood flow Protects your heart
Green tea Combats cancer Protects your heart Helps stops strokes Promotes Weight loss Kills bacteria
Honey Heals wounds Aids digestion Guards against ulcers Increases energy Fights allergies
Lemons Combats cancer Protects your heart Controls blood pressure Smoothes skin Stops scurvy
Limes Combats cancer Protects your heart Controls blood pressure Smoothes skin Stops scurvy
Mangoes Combats cancer Boosts memory Regulates thyroid aids digestion Shields against Alzheimer's
Mushrooms Controls blood pressure Lowers cholesterol Kills bacteria Combats cancer Strengthens bones
Oats Lowers cholesterol Combats cancer Battles diabetes prevents constipation Smoothes skin
Olive oil Protects your heart Promotes Weight loss Combats cancer Battles diabetes Smoothes skin
Onions Reduce risk of heart attack Combats cancer Kills bacteria Lowers cholesterol Fights fungus
Oranges Supports immune systems Combats cancer Protects your heart Straightens respiration

Peaches prevents constipation Combats cancer Helps stops strokes aids digestion Helps hemorrhoids
Peanuts Protects against heart disease Promotes Weight loss Combats Prostate Cancer Lowers cholesterol Aggravates
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Pineapple Strengthens bones Relieves colds Aids digestion Dissolves warts Blocks diarrhea
Prunes Slows aging process prevents constipation boosts memory Lowers cholesterol Protects against heart disease
Rice Protects your heart Battles diabetes Conquers kidney stones Combats cancer Helps stops strokes
Strawberries Combats cancer Protects your heart boosts memory Calms stress

Sweet potatoes Saves your eyesight Lifts mood Combats cancer Strengthens bones

Tomatoes Protects prostate Combats cancer Lowers cholesterol Protects your heart

Walnuts Lowers cholesterol Combats cancer boosts memory Lifts mood Protects against heart disease
Water Promotes Weight loss Combats cancer Conquers kidney stones Smoothes skin

Watermelon Protects prostate Promotes Weight loss Lowers cholesterol Helps stops strokes Controls blood pressure
Wheat germ Combats Colon Cancer prevents constipation Lowers cholesterol Helps stops strokes improves digestion
Wheat bran Combats Colon Cancer prevents constipation Lowers cholesterol Helps stops strokes improves digestion
Yogurt Guards against ulcers Strengthens bones Lowers cholesterol Supports immune systems Aids digestion

7 don'ts after a meal

* Don't smoke-Experiment from experts proves that smoking a cigarette after meal is comparable to smoking 10 cigarettes (chances of cancer is higher). &nbs p; & ;nb sp;
* Don't eat fruits immediately - Immediately eating fruits after meals will cause stomach to be bloated with air. Therefore take fruit 1-2 hr after meal or 1 hr before meal.

* Don't drink tea - Because tea leaves contain a high content of acid. This substance will cause the Protein content in the food we consume to be hardened thus difficult to digest.

* Don't loosen your belt - Loosening the belt after a meal will easily cause the intestine to be twisted &blocked.

* Don't bathe - Bathing will cause the increase of blood flow to the hands, legs & body thus the amount of blood around the stomach will therefore decrease. This will weaken the digestive system in our stomach.
* Don't walk about - People always say that after a meal walk a hundred steps and you will live till 99. In actual fact this is not true. Walking will cause the digestive system to be unable to absorb the nutrition from the food we intake.
* Don't sleep immediately - The food we intake will not be able to digest properly. Thus will lead to gastric & infection in our intestine.