A lot of the information I have on this blog comes from Kimberly Snyder's book; the Beauty Detox Solution. I just want to post this as a thank you to her for educating the public like this about food, but also to give her credit for everything that I have learnt from her...
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Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Fat Fat Fat!
You could still eat fats, but in moderation... and more importantly, choose healthy fats rather than saturated and trans fats!
There are three major types of fats:
- Saturated Fats: which are found in meats and dairy as well as some plant sources like coconut oil.
- Unsaturated Fats: These are known as 'heart-healthy fats', these are found in plant sources such as avocados, nuts, seeds, olive oil, as well as fish.
- Trans-fatty acids: This is by far the worst kind of fat! These unsaturated fats that have undergone a process known as hydrogenation.
Here is where you can get healthy (plant-based) fats that are good for you:
- Avocados
-Raw, cold pressed oils: The best types of oil are unrefined coconut oil, flaxseed oil, olive oil, pumpkin seed oil, hemp seed oil, borage seed oil, and sunflower oil.
-Nuts and seeds: make sure to soak them overnight to remove inhibitor enzymes which make them more difficult to digest.
There are three major types of fats:
- Saturated Fats: which are found in meats and dairy as well as some plant sources like coconut oil.
- Unsaturated Fats: These are known as 'heart-healthy fats', these are found in plant sources such as avocados, nuts, seeds, olive oil, as well as fish.
- Trans-fatty acids: This is by far the worst kind of fat! These unsaturated fats that have undergone a process known as hydrogenation.
Here is where you can get healthy (plant-based) fats that are good for you:
- Avocados
-Raw, cold pressed oils: The best types of oil are unrefined coconut oil, flaxseed oil, olive oil, pumpkin seed oil, hemp seed oil, borage seed oil, and sunflower oil.
-Nuts and seeds: make sure to soak them overnight to remove inhibitor enzymes which make them more difficult to digest.
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Beauty Rule # 7
Fruit should be eaten only on an empty stomach
Fruits are 'pure' foods that are easy to digest but that are full o nutrients, vitamins, and minerals as well as water! However, WHEN we eat fruit is just as important as EATING fruit.
Try to have it in the morning on an empty stomach, this way, you can digest them in 20- 30 minutes and move on to planning your next meal. So for example, avoid having them (as a fruit salad for example) after your meal as dessert! If the fruits have to sit on top of you previous meal in your stomach, by the time it digests, it will have fermented and acidified!
Fruits are 'pure' foods that are easy to digest but that are full o nutrients, vitamins, and minerals as well as water! However, WHEN we eat fruit is just as important as EATING fruit.
Try to have it in the morning on an empty stomach, this way, you can digest them in 20- 30 minutes and move on to planning your next meal. So for example, avoid having them (as a fruit salad for example) after your meal as dessert! If the fruits have to sit on top of you previous meal in your stomach, by the time it digests, it will have fermented and acidified!
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Beauty Rule #2
Do not mix Proteins and Starches...
I was saddened to read this, because the first thing that came to mind are turkey sandwiches, cream cheese and bagels, and many other combinations like stake and potatoes!
"I hate to be the bearer of bad news, except that I know that is in your best interest to be aware of this...." (Kimberly Snyder, The Beauty Detox Solution).
To understand why, we must first take a look at the digestion of each in the stomach. While Proteins need an acidic environment in the stomach, Starches need an alkaline medium. Now can you imagine when they are combined together in the stomach? Pepsin (an enzyme that digests proteins) are produced, and at the same time Ptyalin (an enzyme produced to digest starch) is produced. The result?! they neutralize each other! the stomach keeps producing more of each until the food is completely digested, so digestion takes much longer than it should...
Dont forget, that in order to do that, the body needs energy, so instead of getting energy from your food, you will actually be wasting it on digestion!
Are you starting to see why it is better to avoid mixing Proteins and Starches?
It is sad fact, but one that must be done....
PS: I hate plagiarism, so I want to make it clear that many ideas and concepts here are taken from Kimberly Snyder and her "The Beauty Detox Solution". Read her book, it could change the way you eat...
I was saddened to read this, because the first thing that came to mind are turkey sandwiches, cream cheese and bagels, and many other combinations like stake and potatoes!
"I hate to be the bearer of bad news, except that I know that is in your best interest to be aware of this...." (Kimberly Snyder, The Beauty Detox Solution).
To understand why, we must first take a look at the digestion of each in the stomach. While Proteins need an acidic environment in the stomach, Starches need an alkaline medium. Now can you imagine when they are combined together in the stomach? Pepsin (an enzyme that digests proteins) are produced, and at the same time Ptyalin (an enzyme produced to digest starch) is produced. The result?! they neutralize each other! the stomach keeps producing more of each until the food is completely digested, so digestion takes much longer than it should...
Dont forget, that in order to do that, the body needs energy, so instead of getting energy from your food, you will actually be wasting it on digestion!
Are you starting to see why it is better to avoid mixing Proteins and Starches?
It is sad fact, but one that must be done....
PS: I hate plagiarism, so I want to make it clear that many ideas and concepts here are taken from Kimberly Snyder and her "The Beauty Detox Solution". Read her book, it could change the way you eat...
Beauty Rule # 1
Our bodies are not meant to digest all kinds of foods together...
There is a difference between foods depending on the water content. What does this mean?
Basically, "concentrated foods are foods that do not contain any water. They include all proteins and starches. Non concentrated foods are water-containing foods." (Kimberly Snyder, The Beauty Detox Solution).
Non Concentrated Foods: Ripe fruit, Non-Starch Vegetables.
Concentrated Foods: All Starches (grains, starchy vegetables, breads... etc) and All Proteins (fish, chicken, meat, seeds, nuts... etc).
So how does this apply to your every day diet?
Since the stomach produces specific juices to digest concentrated foods that differ from non-concentrated foods, we should be careful not to mix a large combination of concentrated foods together, especially if the meal does not contain any non-concentrated foods!
Dont get me wrong, "we can handle most concentrated foods pretty well, but we can only eat one type at a time in order to maximize digestion"(Kimberly Snyder, The Beauty Detox Solution).
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Raw Chickpea-Less Hummus Recipe...
(by Kimberly Snyder)
I found this intriguing in concept. But what is wrong with adding a little amount of chickpeas in the mix? Im going to try it and let you know...
Raw Chickpea-Less Hummus Yields: 6-8+ servings
This yummy dip has been a crowd-pleaser at many events and parties I’ve hosted. Football fans- try making it to snack on while watching the games today and/or tomorrow. Or make a batch to last the work week ahea- it holds up for about 5 days.
Because it has a zucchini base instead of a chickpea base, it is lighter and easier to digest. Unsprouted chickpeas can make us gassy and bloated since they inherently contain a mix of protein and starch. I’ve even been known to use this dip as a salad dressing!
- 2 organic zucchinis, chopped
- ¾ cup tahini (raw if you can find it)
- 2 Tbs. nutritional yeast
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 medium or 3 small garlic cloves, minced
- High quality sea salt, to tasteBlend all ingredients in the blender together until smooth.
Dip celery, carrots red peppers, and cucumbers for a great snack or appetizer- or toss some into salad as a a dressing!
Monday, December 24, 2012
An introduction to me, and my blog...
The point
of my blog is not to tell people not what to eat. I just want to keep it simple
and unstructured through blogging about my own eating habits, and including
research or information that I have read/ found which either supports or
discourages certain eating beliefs, foods, and ideas.
I was reading Vogue the other day, and yes I am a fashionista,
but I do not obsses about my figure nor do I watch every bite I eat... when I
came across the name of a nutritionist and a yoga instructor by the
name of Kimberly Snyder. I followed her for a while online, then bought her
book. I will be posting a few ideas from her book and another bunch of
my own, commenting and asking you to pitch your own opinion in...
Also, I love to cook and have tons of recipes that
are simple, fast, and healthy... believe me, food preparation could be a lot
easier and a lot more fun than you think. Take it from a working housewife (who
is currently juggling 2 jobs by the way...) and still has time to make a home
cooked meal and go to the gym everyday.
Looking forward to posting, and reading your comments...
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