Showing posts with label nutrition health connection. Show all posts
Showing posts with label nutrition health connection. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

5 Keys to Normalize Your Blood Sugar

As the summer winds down and the daylight grows shorter here in New England, I sigh.  I am such a summer person loving the extra outdoor activities, long hot days and feeling the heat and energy of the sun.

September is a beautiful month with bright sunshine and cooler temperatures the leaves begin to paint a rainbow of colors across the landscape.  This is a perfect time to transition to a healthy you and lower your blood sugar and rid yourself of all the disease management paraphernalia to manage any type of diabetes.

Key 1. is to Breathe deeply, into the heart center for the count of 5, hold for a count of 8 - 10 and out for 4.  This helps you to unwind and relax, a stress buster which is key of optimal health.  It also massages your lungs.

Key 2. is to Eliminate all white sugar, high fructose corn syrup and "foods" that convert quickly to sugar: alcohol, white pasta, white bread, whole grain bread, white potatoes and artificial sweeteners.

Key 3. is to not Count calories as it's a numbers game, not about nutrition absorption for optimal health.  Eat organic fruits and vegetables in a rainbow of colors, especially dark green leafy vegetables steamed, sauteed, blended in smoothies, juices and in salads.
Key 4. is to juice and  drink smoothies. Drink 8 oz. of water with fresh lemon juice 15 minutes prior to making/having your green juice. Then make smoothies for breakfast and snacks. Juicing has all of the nutrients that can cross over the cell wall barrier into the cells which allows the nutrients to give the cell elements what they require to do their jobs which in turn will increase your energy and lower your blood sugar.  From the time you drink your juice to the time it's nutrients make it over the cell walls is 15 minutes.  You can actually feel it happening. Smoothies have the fiber which will satisfy your hunger between meals, plus as a diabetic lower the sugar spike a too sweet juice will bring on.

Key 5. Self Love.  Only you can make the decision and the statement to your self that you love yourself enough to get away from the highly over processed foods that have hidden sugars, bad fats, chemicals, allergens and toxins. You love yourself enough to tune out the advertising, main stream misinformation and people telling you it won't work, you're crazy and more. You give your body and mind what they require, hightest not regular, to be able to function efficiently which will reduce/eliminate inflammation, keep your ph at the correct level and prevent or cure your diabetes.

Diabetes is a lifestyle dis-ease for all types. Genetics can play a part yet it has been proven genetics can be reversed/overcome with regards to disease.

Only a diabetic knows what it's like to have to check your sugar readings continually day in and day out, make sure you eat correctly to not pass out, deal with pain, all of the doctors appointments, paraphernalia purchases and usage, especially needles, unless you have the pump, and the need to inject insulin which is set up for you to continually need to do the routine until you die.  Nutrition in many ways as it was prior to the 1970's is paramount for optimal health, energy and to stave off gout, coronary heart disease, amputation of limbs, hospitalizations and death for the  millions caught up in the vicious diabetic cycle. There is a cure stop chasing it. It's the cause and it is known, lack of proper nutrition, inactivity, and highly toxic living, working and play environments which includes lack of pristine air to breath and water to drink and clean food to eat.

As a certified health coach trained in over 100 diets, the mechanics of the body, optimal whole foods nutrition which is basically unprocessed foods - fresh vegetables, fruits, meat and seafood and relationships and connections - how many types can you think of?  I am here to help you with any questions you may have, how to integrate a balanced life, integrate a balanced healthy body,  for recipe assist that are highly nutritious and healthy, and just to listen if you need to vent.

Your questions and comments are welcome as is lively discussion in the comments section below.

Required FDA Blurb: Please note always check with your doctor, Naturopath or healtcare provider prior to starting  a new program especially if on medications.  Each person is an individual with a different body chemistry, reactions or healings and therefore another's results are not guaranteed to be your results. 


In health and joy,
Barbara

Barbara S. Greenhouse
I help ill career moms overcome degenerative diseases specifically diabetes and cancer

Certified Health Coach
Member, International Association for Health Coaches
Member, American Association of Drugless Practitioners

Refresh Your Life Now
Bethel, CT 06801,
 203 216 6889

Barbara Greenhouse shares her passions of Food, "Cooking", Cruelty-Free, Ahimsa, the Nutrition and Health Connection for optimal health, and the Sharing of suppressed Information for a healthy and informed world.  She guides her clients through their journey to live their deepest dreams, simply and holistically, with compassion and by incorporating some delicious live raw whole foods; fruits and vegetables.  She is currently authoring her first book, "Sacred You, The Delicious Journey"®  -  © copyright Refresh Your Life Now - 2014 Connecticut, USA

Why Manage Life? Live It! ®  Refresh to the Good Life! ®



This post may be reprinted on your blog, website or in your e-zine with my blessing as long as you include the following in tact:  

Barbara Greenhouse shares her passions of  Food, "Cooking", Cruelty-Free, Ahimsa, the Nutrition Health Connection and the Sharing of suppressed Key Information for a healthy and informed world.  She teaches, guides and supports her clients along their journey to achieve their goals one step at a time, to live their dreams simply, holistically and with compassion.  

By recommending some delicious live raw whole foods vegetables and fruit, your progress to a healthier and happier life begins with reduced stress, less pain, weight loss, optimal health.  She is currently authoring her first book, "Sacred You, The Delicious Journey"®    © copyright refreshyourlifenow, - 2014 Connecticut, USA



Sunday, July 20, 2014

Summer's Bounty to Prevent and Cure Cancer and Diabetes

What a delicious summer this has been.  Organic fruits and vegetables are always welcome and tasty especially after the harsh winter we had this year in the Northeast.

I don't know why, but the organic fresh fruits and vegetables have more flavor this summer than I can ever remember.  What a treat.

Here are 6 ways to enjoy them.

1.  Step up your regular organic tossed salad with any or all of the below.  Switch them around for variety:

Fresh greens and lettuces from the farmers market, food stands and your own garden.

Add heirloom tomatoes, celery, fresh sprouts, scallions, and avocados

Add blueberries, peaches, raspberries, black berries, kiwi, pineapple  in any combination with the greens.

2.  Lightly brush and grill red, orange and purple peppers, asparagus, zucchini and yellow squash or your favorite vegetables with a favorite high heat flavored oil (hemp seed, grapeseed or coconut). And, Lightly brush and grill sliced sweet potatoes, golden beets, peaches and or pineapple (pineapple not likely found at the food stand or market).

3. Use lettuce, collard and chard for burritos. Fill with your favorite vegetables, nuts and seeds mixture or vegetable seeds and meat or fish mixture with seasoning.

4.  My favorite pick me up, and for hydration, is my morning green juice first thing in the morning usually from the base of cucumbers, celery, greens and fruits.  I use the left over pulp to make vegetable quinoa burgers.

5.  A greens and fruit smoothie an hour or so after the green juice is a great way to keep you satiated until lunch, and as an afternoon snack due to all of the fiber.  These are especially delicious with the luscious increase of flavor of the fresh summer fruits and vegetables.

6.  Delectable desserts made with the fresh fruits and herbs.  The imagination is endless here. Tarts, pies, bars, parfaits fruit salad,  ice cream, ices and more.

The markets and farm stands are so welcoming with all of their fresh bounty.  What a delight when your plate and table become the same.

The more rainbows of colors you eat ,that are more readily available during summer give your body a boost, a boost of energy, and a boost of immune support.  Some help to lower blood sugar levels and most are filled with antioxidants to keep oxidative damage and cancer at bay, plus so much more.  I've always been fascinated and loved rainbows.  This is another type of rainbow that fascinates me,  and possibly you too.

The more Organic fresh vegetables and fruits you eat during the summer sets you up for improved health as you obtain all of the vital nutrients your body requires, the vitamins and minerals not found in high quantities in the non-organic varieties while also giving more support to your local organic farmers.
Check the Environmental Working Groups Dirty and Clean list of non-organic fruits and vegetables to help you choose some from the list of clean if your budget requires cutting back on your food costs.

Some of my favorite organic summer fruits and vegetables are
heirloom tomatoes, fresh herbs, kale, rainbow chard, cucumbers, corn, fresh peas, spinach (though spinach is now finished until August) blueberries raspberries, strawberries, dark cherries and peaches and some hydrating watermelon.

I would love to hear about all of your favorites and any short recipe ideas that you have too.  I'm looking forward to reading your shares in the comments below

In health and joy,
Barbara

Barbara S. Greenhouse
I help ill career moms overcome degenerative diseases
specifically diabetes and cancer

Certified Health Coach
Member, International Association for Health Coaches
Member, American Association of Drugless Practitioners

Refresh Your Life Now
Bethel, CT 06801,
 203 216 6889

Barbara Greenhouse shares her passions of Food, "Cooking", Cruelty-Free, Ahimsa, the Nutrition and Health Connection, and the Sharing of supressed Information for a healthy and informed world.  She guides her clients through their journey to live their deepest dreams, simply and holistically, with compassion and by incorporating some delicious live raw whole foods, fruits and vegetables.  She is currently authoring her first book, "Sacred You, The Delicious Journey"®  -  © copyright Refresh Your Life Now - 2013 Connecticut, USA

Why Manage Life? Live It! ®  Refresh to the Good Life! ®



This post may be reprinted on your blog, website or in your e-zine with my blessing as long as you include the following in tact:  

Barbara Greenhouse shares her passions of  Food, "Cooking", Cruelty-Free, Ahimsa, the Nutrition Health Connection and the Sharing of supressed Information for a healthy and informed world.  She teaches, guides and supports her clients along their journey to achieve their goals one step at a time, to live their dreams simply, holistically and with compassion.  

By recommending some delicious live raw whole foods vegetables and fruit, their progress to a healthier and happier life begins with reduced stress, less pain, weight loss, optimal health.  She is currently authoring her first book, "Sacred You, The Delicious Journey"®    © copyright refreshyourlifenow, - 2014 Connecticut, USA