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What Is Hidden Behind The Natural Flavorings On Food Labels

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The “natural flavor” label is a deceptive term that food manufactures often hide behind. Whether derived from animal or plant sources, these flavors are highly processed in labs with preservatives and solvents. The FDA regulations allow dozens of hidden chemical additives which are grouped under this single term, thus, the primary dangers alert to hidden allergens, chemical exposure, and engineered cravings.

Natural flavors are meant to enhance flavor, but will not necessarily add to the nutritional aspect of the food or beverage. These flavorings are very common in most processed foods and beverages. You may have also noticed that most ingredient labels show that the food can entail both natural and artificial flavors. In the case of a natural flavor, the original source has to be plant or animal. On the other hand, the original source of an artificial flavor is always a synthetic chemical. Companies also use it on heavily processed products falloff GMO’s, high fructose corn syrup and preservatives. This is purely a marketing tactic.

Importantly, all flavors contain chemicals, whether they are natural or artificial. Factually, every known substance on this planet, including water, consists of chemicals. The big problem is that the public is deceived on the safety data on natural flavors. Also, the combining of these chemicals in their processing can create adverse reactions to those who have food allergies or follow special diets. This is why it is imperative to investigate what substances a natural flavoring contains.

The lack of transparency behind the label of natural flavors for consumer health and safety concerns:
Hidden Allergens: The FDA only labels the “major 8 allergens” (milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, wheat, soy, and peanuts). Any other sensitivities you have can trigger an abrupt allergic reaction.
Chemical Exposure: Common ones include: Propylene Glycol, BHA, Diacetyl, MSG Derivatives, Cochineal, and Polysorbate 80. Most of these are additives, colorings and preservatives. Research notes these are carcinogens. Check the link below for other names for MSG.
http://frombirthuntilsunset.com/2018/11/other-names-for-msg/
Engineered ravings: These flavorings are formulated to trigger dopamine in the brain, making them very addictive and highly palatable, which leads to overeating and weight gain.
Nutritional Deception: The word “natural” tricks people into thinking the food item is nutritious. In reality, these flavors just make it a “wanna-be-food.” It isn’t the real thing! There is zero nutrition and loads of sugar and fat.

To avoid the hidden ingredients, minimize ultra-processed, packaged foods…best to rely on the short, recognizable ingredient lists. Check the resources like Environmental Working Group (EWG) Food Scores to evaluate the transparency of different brands, and check directly with the manufactures about specific flavor sources. This is so important for the protection of our health.

To The Best Of Your Health
Marie

What Your Body Wants You To Know About The Dangers Of Consuming Seed Oils

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What are seed oils? They are made from the extraction process of seeds; using high heat, pressure and chemical solvents such as hexane. Of course, this processing damages the delicate fatty acids in the oil, thus, creating harmful compounds that damage our body’s health. Common examples include: canola oil (rapeseed), corn oil, cottonseed oil, grape seed oil, rice bran oil, safflower oil, soybean oil, and sunflower. One of the main reasons why manufactures use seed oils is long shelf life and is cheaper. So, therefore, maximum profits.

With clever and deceitful marketing, the food industry lobbyists and manufactures are pushing out these cheap oils into homes and restaurants under the guise of health and progress. Cottonseed was the first runaway, followed by corn oil and soy bean oils. These oils could be made on a massive scale.  Today, seed oils are found in nearly every processed food, from crackers and cookies to salad dressings and marinades. They are also used in restaurant cooking and especially fast-food preparation. The average American is now consuming over 20 grams of processed linoleic acid (Omega 6). This huge increase  as given to a rise in chronic diseases such as, obesity, diabetes, and heart disease, inflammation, liver congestion, hormone imbalance,  and gut disruption; just a few. All due to these industrially produced oils.

Watch out for these seed oil aliases: sunflower lecithin, vegetable shortening, ‘expeller-pressed’ or ‘light’ oils, natural oils blend, high-linoleic safflower oil, rice bran extract. Even organic versions aren’t exempt. Always read the ingredient list. 

The dangers of cooking with these oils, especially at high temperatures, breaks down their delicate polyunsaturated fats. Thus, trans fats are then created, lipid peroxides, cancer and DNA damage and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (known to contribute to cancer development when inhaled or ingested. These also create faster aging and tissue damage, respiratory irritant. And reheating isn’t any better. So even healthy restaurants can sabotage your health as they recook  over again, using the same oils.

These seed oils unfortunately remain in your body for extended periods. Linoleic acid, the main omega-6 fat in seed oils will take about six years to replace 95% of it with healthier fats. The body needs a balanced ratio of Omega-3 and Omega 6 fats to incorporate long term health. So rid these seed oils from your diet and load up on detox-supportive foods, such as crucifers, (broccoli, cauliflower), etc. herbs (parsley, cilantro) and fiber-rich fruit. This information is so important and needs to be passed to family and friends. It’s all about health and healing, you and your health are very important, remember that!

Here are some other healthier options to use instead:
whole seeds, coconut oil (unrefined), cold-pressed avocado oil, macadamia nut oil, extra virgin olive oil, ghee (clarified butter).

Caring For Your Health,
Marie

Health Effects Caused By High Fructose Corn Syrup

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The American public once more has been deceived into believing that high fructose corn syrup isn’t harmful to your health. The truth is, though, there is plenty of research that proves otherwise. A recent study published in the Nutrition Journal uncovered the risks of (HFCS) showing how excessive consumption disrupts the gut health which then leads to fructose malabsorption. This may also produce inflammation and metabolic issues, which are both closely related to an increase risk of cancer. Obviously, regular refined sugar creates health problems as well; but this highly processed sweetener causes increased health issues…so it needs to be avoided. The manufactures have included this (HFCS) in so many processed foods to make them more palatable but it can trigger and create unhealthy food cravings.

High fructose corn syrup is essentially cancer food and consuming even one can of sugary soda per day accelerates intestinal tumors. Diets high in (HFCS) and processed foods are linked to metabolic issues, such as obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure. But what’s even more alarming is that sugar directly appears to feed cancer, helping tumors to grow faster. Sugar creates the perfect storm for tumor growth. 

Other issues of concern of (HFCS) and refined sugars are:
The increased risk of diabetes. Consuming excess sugars can lead to insulin resistance, your body’s cells then respond less to insulin. This in turn may lead to type 2 diabetes and can also overwork the pancreas, reducing its ability to produce insulin effectively.
High sugar consumption increases inflammation; contributing to higher risks of heart disease, damage to blood vessels, increased plaque in the arteries. Inflammation can contribute to arthritis and certain autoimmune disorders. It increases your risk for fatty liver disease since the liver has to metabolize the excessive amounts of fructose into glycogen. (excess glycogen is converted into fat). Too much fructose can lead to non alcoholic fatty liver disease, as well as other health challenges.

So, it’s time to clean your body and rid the ‘junk’ food from your diet–and your family’s.  Your future health will thank you for it.

WHAT! Give Up Meat? But Why?

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There is truth in the saying “You are what you eat”. In the development of disease, many factors are involved. What you consume can be for your health and healing or for your suffering and early death.

The greatest threat to your health is the overconsumption and intake of animal products.  Basically, animal products include not only meat, but chicken, fish, eggs, and dairy as well. Overconsuming of these foods is the leading cause of excess weight, pain, ill health, disease, suffering, and death.

Now I am not saying everyone should become a vegetarian or vegan; that’s a personal choice. There is something that everyone can do, especially to take advantage of the intense research on this subject. Cut back! The overconsumption of animal products is killing us!

Fact: Animal foods including chicken and fish contains cholesterol, saturated fats and excess protein. Cooking these foods alters the protein composition which the body cannot break down for absorption. The saturated fats burden the circulatory and lymph systems, which will damage the vessels and will cause clog the arteries thus creating heart damage and atherosclerosis.

Fact: Heart disease has been the number one killer for over 100 years…it even outnumbers cancer.

Fact: When animal proteins are eaten daily; people are more likely to die of disease of cancers, diabetes, breast, prostate, and large bowel (colon and rectal cancers).

Fact: Osteoporosis is caused by an acid overload in the body; caused from excess dietary protein. In order for the kidneys to excrete this acid from the body it will pull calcium from the bones to complete this transfer. Of course, bones become very weak and brittle. Now this transfer of calcium to the soft tissues (arteries, skin, joints, internal organs and eyes) results in bone fractures, wrinkling of the skin, the formation of stones, cataracts, high blood pressure, degeneration of internal organs, loss of hearing, senility, and cancer. Meat also causes an increase in the urinary excretion of calcium.

Always caring,
Marie

Proper Breathing Posture and Techniques

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Breathing Postures

*Sedentary Lifestyle and  Shallow Breathing— Although breathing shallowly  can be caused by a sedentary lifestyle, it also has other reasons. Poor posture may also attribute to shallow breathing. In proper posture, the rib cage sits directly over the hips and forms one column. This closes the rib cage and compresses the lungs. The above diagram can  offer the proper and improper illustrations.

*Breathing Exercises — Most people do not understand how to breathe properly. You can help yourself by doing breathing exercises designed to stimulate proper breathing technique and thus increase your blood oxygen levels.
One of these exercises is as followed: Sit upright on the edge of a hard chair. Do not allow your arms or back to slump against anything. Place one hand on your upper abdomen and one hand on your lower abdomen. Begin slowly breathing in and focus on filling up with air from the bottom up. Your lower hand should start expanding first, followed by your upper hand then; you should feel the middle of your chest open and finally the top. Your shoulder should not move at all. Breathe in slowly and smoothly. Hold for a couple of seconds and breath out slowly. This releases tension  and promotes healthy lung tissue. Repeat this exercise three times. Every day, add one more repetition. In time, you may do this a few times a day as your lungs handle the increased oxygen load to the cells. Eventually, as your lungs are able to handle this; adding an ‘mechanical aid’ to help slowly increase your oxygen intake to your lungs, using a ‘spirometer’, Healthy lungs will become a beacon of health to your body.

To Your Healthy Lungs,
Marie

The Big, Bad and The Ugly…Killer Fats!

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Hydrogenation is a process that turns polyunsaturates, which are normally liquid oils at room temperature, into fats that are solid or semi-solid at room temperature. This is a chemical process; the oils are altered under pressure with a metal catalyst for about six to eight hours. This process will break the double bond which is naturally occurring in the oil by adding hydrogen to make it into solid or semi-solid product. The really big problem here is that through this processing the chemical and metal catalysts remain in the oil, when the processed foods are eaten these toxins enter into our body will therefore contaminate us. These metal catalysts are nickel, aluminum, platinum, or cobalt. If the unsaturated fat chain is fully saturated by this chemical process, it becomes hard and stable, but completely dead. What that means it becomes pure fat, without its health benefits. The difference between partially hydrogenated and fully hydrogenated fats is that the partially hydrogenated fat creates trans-fat, because the fully hydrogenated returns to “zero-trans-fat” level.

So, you ask, what makes them killer fats? These laboratory altered fats are considered an inflammatory ingredient that get stuck inside the body; there isn’t any way for the body to metabolize them or excrete them out. Since your body can’t metabolize them, they sit in the fat tissues of the body hindering its ability to efficiently break down and use other proteins or fats which can keep the body in a healthy state. The blood becomes sticky and hard and can create cardio vascular issues. Triglycerides increase, LDL cholesterol (bad) also increases, while the HDL cholesterol (good) decreases. There is an increased risk of obesity, diabetes, stroke, disruption of hormones function, also interfering with the enzyme structure which the body needs to eliminate certain toxins. Also, these toxins create massive amounts of inflammation within the body, thus hindering the body’s healing process.

So, it is so important to not just look at the front label but to investigate and read the INGREDIENT label instead. Toxic fats are hydrogenated and trans fats. Margarine, shortening, and other man-made oils are particularly harmful. Some of these toxic fats are canola, corn, vegetable, soybean, cottonseed, safflower, grapeseed and peanut oil. These oils are highly processed and oxidize easily. Beware of these!

Very concerned,
Marie

Our Kitchens Hold The Power Of Healing!

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Do you know how much healing power we hold in the kitchen spice cabinet? Let’s look to this for our gems of healing. Throughout history many cultures turned to the herbs and spices alone for their medicinal purposes. People were actually healthier, healed quicker and less likely to even develop chronic diseases which runs so rampant today. When you grill or fry with spices it does decrease its antioxidants…but stewing or simmering heightens them.
Let’s check out a few:

In fact, did you know that there are some herbs that combat sugar cravings?
One herb is: Fenugreek seeds. Tasting like maple syrup, they makes a great sugar replacement; and are loaded with antioxidants and trace minerals. Cinnamon is another; lending a sweet taste to food without adding sugar… provides healthy heart benefits, offers reduction of high blood cholestrol and triglyceride levels… not to be used as a replacement for your medications, but is a helpful addition to a healthy lifestyle.

Turmeric reduces inflammation which is a common cause of discomfort and illness. Turmeric’s component called cucumin, researchers has shown may reduce brain inflammation which has been linked to Alzheimer’s disease and depression…also reduces pain of arthritis.

Ginger reduces stomach upset and travel sickness; even helps with chemotherapy nausea and vomiting when taken along with anti-nausea medication. (check with your doctor first, as some drugs may be conflicting.)

Garlic…Researchers have linked garlic intake with keeping blood vessels flexible, also reducing cholestrol and triglycerides.

Cayenne helps to ease pain. It contains the substance, capsaicin, which makes it spicey. It reduces the number of pain signals sent to your brain, so you don’t register as much discomfort. Also works on pain caused by arthritis and diabetes-nerve damage. Helps with reducing the ulcer-causing bacteria (H-pylori), reducing stomach acid and increasing blood flow.

Rosemary works for blood circuation, digestion and asthma, promotes alertness.

Sage may help with memory enhancement and functioning of the brain, possibly aiding those with Alzheimer’s disease.
Sage tea eases sore throats and stomach discomfort as well.

Oregano…you will get the same amount of powerful antioxidants from three cups of spinach comparing to one teaspoon of oregano. It is a great deliverer of Vitamin K, the nutrient for strong bones.

Keeping you informed,
Marie

Not All Fats Are Created Equal

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Fat digestion begins mechanically in the mouth, but only a small amount actually breaks down there. On the way down the digestive tract the stomach grabs about 10%, with the help of the enzymes and stomach acids. Most of the metablism of fats though comes during the digestion in the small intestine.

An important and interesting fact is how fat reacts in the body with excess sugars. The body will turn these sugars into sticky and degenerative fats. Excess glucose, not used by the body for enegy will be stored as glycogen in the muscles and liver. The excess amounts of glycogen not used by the liver are then released as triglicerides and dumped into the blood system and stored as fat. Fat is a carrier of toxins, the body stores them. So it is very important to choose your fats wisely.

Healthy fats feed the brain (the brain is made of 60% fat) and the body’s cells, The roles fatty acids accomplish are; promoting energy, carrying nutrients throughout the body, helping the body to maintain its temperatures, and helping in the many roles of metabolism. Fatty acids are one of the outstanding ways the body achieves its cell integrity and permeability. What that means is fats have a premier role in your body’y abilities to absorb and use the good foods that you eat, right down to the cellular level. Wow!

Fats taste good, I won’t deny that. God made those taste buds for a good reason; enhancing the taste buds on the tongue to allow the flavors to spread around the palate so we can fully savor our foods. He wants us to enjoy our foods and stay healthy at the same time.

Good healthy fats are: saturated fats, monosaturated fats, and polyunsaturated fats. This category consists of healing fats; and also hydrogenated fats and trans fats, the latter two are the killer fats. And believe it or not cholestrol is an important ingredient that our body needs to maintain optimal health. Actually cholestrol is refered to as a fat but a alcohol molecule that behaves like a fat. But it is needed by the body for its metabolic processes.

Most people think that saturated fats are “bad” and unsaturated are “good” fats. Saturated fats usually come from animal products, but coconut is actually a saturated fat. Unsaturated fats comes from plant sources, which doesn’t always mean that it is good for your health. Certian types of plant seeds such as corn, peanut, safflower and sunflower are highly inflammatory oils because of their processing. These are best avoided for health reasons.

Listing of good fats: butter, ghee, tallow, coconut milk and coconut oil, avocados and avocado oil, olive oil, fish oil and MCT oil (medium chain triglyerides), Omega 3 fatty acids.

Listing of bad fats: canola oil, soybean oil, sunflower oil, corn oil, safflower oil, grapeseed oil, margarine, cottonseed oil, and peanut oil. Most of these are considered as trans fats due to their processing practices. (I will do a future article just on hydrogenated and trans fats, their processing, what makes them killer fats and what they do to the body).
Stay tuned!

Do Solar Panels and Smart Meters Emit EMF Radiation?

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Many people are now having solar panels installed on their homes and buisnesses.
The concern is now; do these panels create EMF radiation and harm our
health? Yes, solar panels do emit very small amounts of EMF radiation, but the
panels themselves are not the risk. The panels are nowhere near your body, and
even if they were to emit more EMF radiation, their distance will most likely
protect you entirely. The real issue is that the solar panel system or photovoltaic
system creates”dirty electricity” that ultimately radiates EMF radiation into the
home. The other concern comes from “smart meters” installed to monitor how
much solar energy is produced by the home.

Smart meters are simply the utility meters that track usage and transmit data wirelessly. The BIG problem with these meters; they emit large volumes  of RF (Radio Frequency) Radiation, thus exposing people that are near it. Many of these meters are on the outside wall opposite a bedroom and pose a real risk. Smart meters are extremely dangerous and the WHO…World Health Organization has classified them as a possible carcinogen.

What is “dirty electricity” you may ask? It is useable electricity that gets trapped
in your electrical wiring; that is what creates the EMF’s into the home. It is
erratic spikes and surges of elecrical energy traveling along power lines and
building wiring where only AC electricity should be.

Dirty electricity can interfere with the proper functioning of appliances and
electrical equipment and more important with the natural electrical processes
within the human body; which left unchecked can cause a wide variety of health
problems. To reduce the EMF radiation in the home; it is wise to purchase
“dirty electricity filters” which grounds/reduces and shorts out the exposure
of these spikes/surges. I personally purchased mine from Greenwavefilters.com,
a very reliable company and product. I also have invested in a Smart meter shield
to protect from the excess amounts of radiation emitted every few seconds.
From Smart Meter Covers.
Check out link for EMF information:
http://frombirthuntilsunset.com/2019/12/is-your-cellphone-emitting-radiation-intoyour-body/

Very concerned about our environment,
Marie

Stressful Body Equals Bad Pooping

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To all my family of readers…Here is important news,

When you are under any type of stress–physical, emotional or mental…the digestive faculties are inhibited and digestion is ALWAYS suspended. What this means is that if you eat while suffering from stress, indigestion will always result. Eating while under stress is actually the worst thing you can do. The digestive system shuts down, food is suspended and held up in the stomach and intestinal tract. Constipation can occur…what that is, what happens is the large intestine becomes impacted with the undigested food particles and that substance lines the tract. Food putrifies and creates digestive distress. You begin taking more or fewer trips to the bathroom. Your poop doesn’t have the normal consistancy and perhaps you may have more symptoms of depression and anxiety. Don’t strain to eliminate…BAD BAD BAD! Diseases may be  connected to this stessful gut situation…Diverticulitis, IBS, Crohn’s, Cancer, and believe it or not your mental health is also affected. Mental health issues can be traced back to the gut. It isn’t just what goes in, but what can be absorbed and definitely what is excreted and eliminated.

It’s a good habit to check your stools before flushng to check for any irregulariteis or dyfunctions…color changes and texture changes indicates stress, diseases… to prepare and prevent any future disease issues. Here’s a visual chart to help you to see, reference, and compare your poop to know what is going on.
BRISTOL POOP CHART

The gut and the brain are connected in more ways than I can define in this short space. Stress changes the way your mind thinks and makes decisions. It means you may still end up making poor choices when it comes to food…emotional eating which is based on stressful eating. If you get time to read through in more detail of and it includes tips on reducing stress:
How Does Stress Impact Your Digestion?  

Try and recall a stressful event in your life; death of a loved one, change of job, illness, etc. Perhaps you failed to notice your bathroom habits also changed when these stressful events occured. Then you started to experience different digestive symptoms, including headaches, brain fog, difficult stools, chronic pain issues in other ares of your body, etc. Food allergies or sensitivites, leaky gut, stress are some causes.

Now it’s important to consider what you may be holding on to…or not releasing!! Negative thinking, foul moods are paralleled with the disease process. Slow down, work relaxation into your life BEFORE stress develops and tension sets in…is a great preventative treatment for stress. Chewing Well: A New Concept to Wellness
Keep a Food, Mood, and Poop Journal to keeping a log of what works for you and what doesn’t. History is always to learn from.
(Questions feel free:  jmdimercurio@webtv.net…I will answer all.)

Our body is the only one we get through life,
let’s take good care of it!
Marie

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