Killers
in
the Kitchen
Yes, killers are lurking in your
kitchen. The good news is, it is simple to spot them.
Toxic Fats:
Commercially refined cooking oils,
like corn, vegetable and even canola oils, over-flow with "free radicals",
aggravating inflammation. These over-processed, refined oils are heated
at extremely high temperatures, creating cancer-causing peroxides. In
addition, clear bottles of oil allow light to further degrade these oils,
generating even more free radicals.
In the same vein, hydrogenated oils,
like those in stick margarine, act like super-glue to solidify the
cardiovascular system! Grab any package of cookies or crackers. Unless
it states hydrogenated or partially-hydrogenated ingredients are strictly
avoided, you can bet you are crunching on these toxic substances right about
now.
Toxic Carbs:.
Bleached, "boraxed", brightened white
sugars and white flours, trigger just as many problems as toxic fats.
Overdoing sugars and starches -- especially the refined versions, creates an
acidic condition in your body, leading to more inflammation. They create
a high glycemic load on your bloodstream, which means your blood has
way too much sugar. This condition is known as hyperglycemia, and is a trigger
for previously mentioned conditions, like inflammation,
cardiovascular disease ...plus diabetes.
Over-eating sugar, starch or any
over-processed glycemic carbohydrate causes:
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brain fogginess and sleepiness
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elevation of blood fats. (a.k.a.,
"triglycerides")
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compromised immunity
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hormonal imbalances due to a
deficiency of plant fibers
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hormonal imbalances from environmental
additives:
pesticides, fungicides and herbicides
Toxic Proteins
Have you eaten,
yet? Let's chat a bit about sources of protein.
Hormone and antibiotic-injected meat,
poultry and dairy products can expose your immune system to low-doses of
hormones and antibiotics over decades. Exposure to low-dose antibiotics may
lower responsiveness to antibiotics administered by doctors.
Read those labels and search for grass-fed beef,
free range chicken and eggs; Choose cold-water wild fish rather than farmed
fish. For example, Wild Alaskan Salmon are well exercised, higher in omega-3
fatty acids and avoid chronic exposure to pesticides and antibiotics stored in
fat cells. Larger mercury-rich
fish like shark, swordfish, king mackerel, tuna must be eaten in moderation.
The larger the fish, the higher the mercury content is likely to be. So, if
you are seeking an omega-3 rich source of fish, experiment with sardines in
olive oil, herring, and canned red salmon.
Toxic cooking
utensils
Want to hear
more about potentially hazardous materials in your kitchen? Tune into
HEALTHY PEOPLE RADIO May 25, 2010 ~ 12:00-2:00 pm. On the second half of the
show, we'll feature iron cookware with Mark Kelly from Lodge Cast Iron
Cookware and discuss how using it can boost one's iron intake, naturally.
Much has been written about plastics
in our environment entering our stomachs, moving through our lymph systems,
destabilizing our endocrine systems and mucking up our circulatory systems.
Ingesting molecules of plastic can
also throw hormones out of whack, creating more inflammation. The plastic
spatula to flip your pancakes can melt into your meal. Beware of the plastic
wrap on your micro waved dish! Prevent it from touching your food when heated
up. One more thing about plastic, cloudy containers holding water and juices
seep plastic molecules into the fluid they contain.
Re: TEFLON. This is a political deal.
Teflon "people" in black coats and shades are lurking everywhere...
ready to pounce on anyone who speaks out against it. One scratch and it
becomes toxic. Don't even
talk to me about it. If it kills birds when heated, what will it do to you? Pay
attention! The enemy is everywhere! Those killers are
lurking in the cupboards!
Now your awareness has been raised.
Keep an eye out for hydrogenated and refined oils, bleached sugars and
starches. Select expeller-pressed or cold pressed oils and be sure to transfer
them into dark bottles.
Choose organic products as often as
possible. Select whole grains with more than 3 grams of plant fibers per
serving, plus plenty of dark leafy fresh and colorful produce to manage the pH of your
bloodstream. That is to say, sugar, starch, protein and fats all acidify your
system. If you are on medications, meds also acidify your system. Plastics
acidify you even more. Prevent coagulating your protein-rich organs and
bloodstream, from being "cooked" in an acidic environment. Dark green
vegetables are perfect for alkalizing your bloodstream. By the way, they also
preserve bone mass. I'll tell you how that works in a future blog or article.
For details to load up on healthy
ammunition for the kitchen, visit healthypeople.com and download your free copy of "metabolic
makeover" mental checklist. My metabolic makeover checklist will give
you plenty of ideas on how to stock your kitchen with therapeutic foods to
enhance immunity and fight diseases!
Over time, as you progress, you will
discover the desire to get garbage out of your life. You will easily spot
enemies to health and vitality. This process may take years, but it is
a transformation which energizes you, and keeps you in tune with your
Highest Self.
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