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Kiwi Fruit – Good for Anemia

KIWI originated in China and is also called chinese gooseberry. It was introduced to New Zealand in 1906, where it was renamed after their national bird. A late comer in the international market, until recently,

kiwi cultivationwas largely confined to China, Italy, Spain, France, New Zealand and California (USA). In India, it was introduced only a few years ago and is still categorised as an exotic fruit. However, now the country has managed to successfully grow several local varities. The fruit’s popularity is also increasing, owing to its unique art, taste and texture.

But unknown to many, kiwi also has several nutritional benefits. Unlike most other fruits, kiwi offers an unusual combination of health promoting substances. Extremely rich in vitamin C, a single Kiwi per day can help meet an adult’s daily requirement for the nutrient. Besides this, Kiwi also offers several other cardio-protective nutrients including folic acid, potassium and vitamin E and carotenoids.

Kiwi is also rich in fibers, particularly pectin, a type of solule fibre which helps in cholesterol reduction. It has significant amounts of polyphenols, cholophyll and glutathione. All this with at onlt 90 calories makes it an immensely nutrient-dense food. Kiwi consumption can help boost the body’s antioxidant status as the fruit is a power house of nutrients and substances that help neutralize free radicals, which damage the healthy cells of our body.

Kiwis have also been found to promote heart health by lowering triglyceride levels, reducing platelet aggregation and limiting tendency of blood to form clots. In a recent study done in 2004 in Oslo, Norway people who ate two or three kiwis per day for 28 days were found to have reduced their potential for clot formation by 18 per cent, as compared to those who ate no kiwis. Kiwi eaters also enjoyed a triglyceride drop of 15 per cent as compared to the control group. Kiwi also scores on its carotenoids (plant vitamin A) content and is a unique non-leafy green soure of this group of nutrients. This group of nutrients has been associated with a decreased risk for cataracts, macular degenration and the development of atherosclerotic plaques.

A recent randomised trial (2010) in the Department of Food Science and Nutrition showed enhanced iron absorption in women who ate Kiwi for four weeks, as compared to those who ate other fruits. Although, low in iron, kiwi has been found to increase iron absorption sigificantly as compared to other fruits. This could be of great significance in the Indian context, with around 70 per cent of our women being anaemic.

Being rich in fibre, kiwi is known to have work as a laxative. It has a low glycemic index, which makes it especially useful for weight watchers and diabetics. There are two popular varieties internationally – the green and the gold. The gold kiwi has a bronze colored flesh and is slightly sweeter and higher in its vitamin C and E and carotenoid content. This variety is not easily available in India. Kiwis can be included in your diet as a power snack when added to desserts and salads or pureed into smoothies, shakes and sorbets or served with grilled fish and meat.

How to Make a Smoothie

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Sprouted Quinoa and “Roasted” Cauliflower

Ingredients

  • 1C sprouted quinoa (to sprout place 1C of quinoa into a nut milk bag, soak overnight in bowl with water, drain and rinse twice a day, hang your nut milk bag off a hook for good drainage. It should sprout within 4 – 8 hours.)
  • 1 medium cauliflower, broken into florets
  • 1/2C pepitas / pumpkin seeds
  • 3/4C cranberries reserving some for garnish
  • 1/2 bunch flat leaf parsley – chopped
  • 1/2 bunch mint – chopped
  • 100g rocket
  • 1/4 red onion, finely sliced
  • 1T tamari
  • 1t smoked paprika
  • 1T raw honey
  • 1T ACV (Apple Cider Vinegar)
  • 1T olive oil
  • salt & pepper to taste

Directions

  1. In a bowl toss the cauliflower florets in the tamari, paprika, raw honey, ACV, olive oil & salt and pepper. Place on a dehydrator tray and dehydrate at 115°F for 4 hours. Set aside while you make the rest of the salad. If you don’t have a dehydrator you can do a normal roast in the oven with the cauliflower. Ssssh don’t tell anyone.In a bowl combine the remaining ingredients including the sprouted quinoa and cauliflower and toss together. Set aside while you make the dressing.
  2. Cashew Miso Dressing:

    • 2T – 4T water for thinning if necessary
    • 1/4C olive oil
    • 1/4C coconut nectar
    • 1/4C shiro miso
    • 1/4C ACV
    • 1/2C cashews – soaked in water for 20 minutes, drained
    • salt & pepper to taste

     

    Directions:

    Place all dressing ingredients in the blender and blend until smooth. Add water if necessary. Pour dressing ingredients into a mason jar and serve with the salad.

    Enjoy!

Detox Salad with Tahini Lemon Dressing

Ingredients

  • 4-5 cups baby romaine or arugula or any other soft leafy green
  • ? cup toasted baby pumpkin seeds (also called pepitas)
  • ½ – 1 whole avocado, skin removed and sliced
  • 3 oz super firm tofu, cut into small cubes
  • Tahini Dressing (recipe to follow)
  • salt + pepper, to taste

Directions

    • Add 1 Tbsp of tahini dressing to each bowl of salad.
    • In a large bowl combine all of the ingredients, except for the tahini dressing and the salt and pepper.
    • Salt and pepper your salad, to taste, if it needs it.
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    Dressing Ingredients:

    • ¼ cup roasted or raw tahini
    • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
    • 2 Tbsp olive oil
    • ¼ tsp sea salt
    • 1 Tbsp umeboshi plum vinegar {you can sub for rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar}

     

    Dressing Directions:

    • In a high speed blender, combine all of the above ingredients.
    • Blend away on high until everything is very thoroughly mixed and a creamy white color.

    Store in airtight container in the refrigerator. Should last almost 2 weeks.

Lifestyle Transitioning

Achieve optimal health by changing your diet through enhanced nutrition which includes enzyme rich, . Fruits and Vegetables, Whole Grains and Healthy Fats

Why Should I Strive for a Healthy Lifestyle?

In sum, the payoff of a healthy lifestyle is huge. “Over time, when you make healthy decisions about food, you are at a lower risk for cardiovascular disease, certain cancers, type 2 diabetes, obesity, anxiety and depression, and yes the Corona virus too. You will have more energy, feel better, and may even be in a better mood on a daily basis,”

what I know from my own work is that food is the missing tool in the toolbox of doctors, and it’s the one thing that patients can do for themselves between doctor or hospital visits. So use food as medicine.

“What I promote to clients is a whole-foods diet, meaning, eat foods as close to their original form as possible. When food is processed or refined, it’s stripped of most of its fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and often preservatives are added in their place,

“All the food you eat, the air you breathe, and the stress you feel, it’s so unique to you, and that largely determines your immune system.

I will be sharing recipes and tips for using food as medicine, which
will help you to build a stronger immune system so that you can fight off any invader. Stay tuned

Natural Remedies for Foot Fungus

GET RID OF FUNGAL INFECTION VERY EASY:

JUST SOAK YOUR FEET IN THIS.
Do you have issues with excessive sweating of your feet? Well, if the answer is yes, you are at the right place, as we have perfect solution for you.
It is important to mention that excessive sweating substantially increases the chances of developing infections in toe area. Experts advise you to walk barefoot any time you have a chance, particularly during hot summer days.
In order to protect yourself from developing certain fungal infection, first step is to avoid wearing nylon socks and any synthetic insoles. Still, if you already have issues with fungal infections, below we are going to present you several extremely effective and completely natural homemade treatments.

Yogurt
Acidophilus is the live bacteria contained in yogurt, which is proved to be helpful in treating this type of infection. In addition to that, yogurt contains friendly type of microorganisms which are efficient in destroying fungal infection.
Simply take some container and soak your feet in yogurt. Also, you can rub yogurt all over the feet and let it to dry. Once it is completely dried, wash your feet.

Hydrogen Peroxide
This liquid is “death” for fungal infections. Take a container, pour cold water and add hydrogen peroxide. Then soak your feet. With the help of this method, you will kill all fungal infections and in same time will prevent the spreading.
Here’s how to prepare the mixture: in 1 liter of distilled water add 100 ml of 3% pharmaceutical grade hydrogen peroxide and then soak your feet for about 20 minutes. Repeat this method every morning, until the fungal infections disappears.

Corn Starch
Corn starch is excellent absorbent. It is efficient in absorbing the moisture and also has the ability to kill the bacterial and fungal infections.
Here’s what you should do: combine ½ teaspoon of corn starch with a little bit of warm water. Then put the mixture in the oven and keep it until it goes dark. First wash and dry your feet and then apply this mixture. Gently rub this mixture and let it act 1 minute and then wash off with warm water.

Sodium Bicarbonate
Combine cold water and sodium bicarbonate, in ratio 1:3. This liquid will destroy all bacteria present in your shoes


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