Tag: Dairy

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The Dirty Dozen list put out by the Environmental Working Group includes foods with high pesticide levels - apples, peaches, nectarines, strawberries, grapes, celery, spinach, sweet bell peppers, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, snap peas and potatoes. Dairy, soy, beef, coffee and corn are on the extended list. If possible, buy organic versions of these foods.

Fresh butter made from non-pasteurized, non-homogenized, whole fat milk from grass-fed cows, contains short and medium chain fatty acids and leads to fewer harmful, small dense LDL cholesterol. This along with minerals manganese, chromium, zinc, copper, selenium, iodine and fat soluble vitamins A, D, E, K2, make butter a healthy option for the heart.

1. Oil every orifice: oil-pulling, nasya, basti. 2. Do daily oil self massage. 3. Cook with ghee to reduce dryness and improve tissue quality. 4. Get into routine. 5. Spend quality time with supportive people. 6. Stay at home more. 7. Sleep before 9pm. 8. Spend less time with electronics. 9. Get a massage. 10. Flame-gaze: Stare at the flickering flame and get immersed.

Vitamin K has great effect on bone health. It is naturally present in leafy green vegetables but is generated in large amounts in our gut. For healthy production and absorption of Vitamin K, make sure there is everyday bowel movement, include ghee, kale and spinach to your diet, cut back on high sugar and gluten foods and avoid stress.

Insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), is the major growth hormone of puberty and is one of the key reasons of acne. Refined carbohydrates, dairy, sugary, salty food and unhealthy fats aggravate acne. Eliminating fried foods and foods containing trans-fatty acids is ideal. Dosage of 30-45 mg per day of zinc picolinate works wonders in reducing inflammation.

Nut milk, coconut milk, seed milk and milks made from grains can be substitutes for milk. Coconut butter, avocado and nut butter are healthier options for butter and spreads. Beans, tofu, orange juice, fortified plant-based milk contain just as much calcium. Combat lactose intolerance and go dairy-free with these alternatives to milk and milk products.

Toast 2 cups of shredded coconut in a 350 degree oven or a stovetop for 12-15 min stirring occasionally so as to not burn it. Add the toasted coconut and 2 cups of untoasted shredded coconut to a food processor for approximately 7-10 min until it turns to butter. Store in a glass jar. You can add a sprinkle of sea salt to bring out the flavor.

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Soy milk has good protein, calcium and is low in saturated fats. But look for a non-GMO certified milk. Almond milk has high sodium and high level of beneficial Vitamin E. Macadamia milk has omega-3 fatty acids. Hazelnut milk is high in carbs and calcium. Coconut milk has low protein and high-fat content. Hemp milk has low protein and high omega 3 fatty acids.

Nut Butters rich in protein, vitamins and minerals - peanut butter, cashew butter, walnut butter and almond butter. Seed Butters - sunflower seed butter, pumpkin seed butter and sesame seed butter aka tahini. To make: 1 cup nuts or seeds of your choice and add a pinch of sea salt. Blend in a high speed blender with nut grinder attachment and blend until smooth.

It is best to eat thicker, bland foods, including oatmeal, bananas, plain rice and applesauce. It’s best to consume foods that that are unlikely to give the stomach too much work or be uneasy to digest. Avoid fatty foods, dairy, artificial sweeteners and old food. Toast, plain crackers, pretzels, baked chicken without skin and fat, probiotics, boiled potatoes are safe.

Clinical studies have shown that consuming milk does lead to more calcium being absorbed and retained by the body. Several other studies have shown that milk and dairy food consumption is associated with lower rates of osteoporosis in post-menopausal women and milk and dairy consumption is a predictor of osteoporosis risk and better bone health as adults.

Acne is a mild immune response to foods that create inflammation. Top 3 foods that cause acne problems: Dairy tops the body's list of food sensitivity foods. Eggs fall under exactly the same category as dairy and cause inflammation that is centered around the skin. High glycemic index starches and sugar provoke high insulin response which can also cause acne.

Do you avoid pizza because of its high calorie and fat content? These 10 tips will help remove the guilt and make it more healthy: Use wheat for the crust, make a thinner crust, use whole wheat pita bread, load it with vegetables, cut back on cheese, lower oil use, try going vegetarian, keep a tab on portions, avoid artificial sweeteners and stick to 12 inch pizzas.