Showing posts with label nutrients. Show all posts
Showing posts with label nutrients. Show all posts

Tuesday, 25 August 2015

The Story of Kale


Healthy Living With Nature



We grow our own kale. We find it very easy to grow.

We use it in our smoothies, chopped up on salads,

steamed as a green vegie, and in our stir fries.

Kale is loaded with good stuff.

It has a nutrient dense makeup. 


It is packed to the hilt with oodles of fibre, Vitamin K, A and C, Folate, 

Potassiumcopper, magnesium, iron, calcium,and antioxidants

How good is that!


Kale contains more iron than beef and more calcium than milk.


Kale's carotenoids and flavenoid antioxidants that can help protect from 

various cancers, can help lower cholesterol, and is also known for its 

antiflammatory properties which work on arthrites, asthma, and 

autoimmune disorders.

It tastes great too!


If you are looking for a detox , look no further.

It can work well with the liver too.

Kale comes from the cabbage family.

It is a year round vegetable.

Make sure your bunch is completely fresh ( we pick ours from the garden).

The old wilted leaves lose flavour and goodness.

Store in a plastic bag. (I find cellophane wrap even better).

Store in the vegetable crisper in the bottom of the fridge.


It can be eaten raw or cooked.

It can be interchanged with silverbeet in recipes.

                                                                                          Body and Soul




Thursday, 30 July 2015

Healthy Living


Healthy Living With Nature


Boost your Libido.......


Synthesis of our sex hormones-progesterone, Oestrogen, Androgen

is significant for sexual desire and largely dependant on NUTRITION

Expert nutritionist,Steph Lowe, gives us more lowdown on an 

all- NATURAL libido boost.

The really good news is that we don't have to spend all our hard

 earned salary on oysters for dinner every night.

Fill the dinner plate with 5 essential nutrients and you will be 

rocking the socks off your partner in absolutely no time at all.











Omega 3

These essential fatty acids will provide the basis for a very 

healthy production of prostaglandins and hormones that have 

importance in regulating sex drive and play an important role 

in sexual HEALTH

Eat

Almonds, Walnuts, Avocado, and Salmon














Zinc

Zinc is important for sufficient testosterone production in men.

and also help to sustain sexual desire in women. Significantly, zinc

deficiency can lead to low libido in both men and women.

EAT

Oysters, pumpkin seeds, dark chocolate, beef liver










Vitamin E

Vitamin E is important for sexual hormone production, and due to

their high antioxidant nature overall egg health in women. In men, 

zinc increases sperm mobility, which is very important for efficient 

egg fertilisation, and also their fertility.

EAT

ASPARAGUS, Brussels Sprouts, Broccoli, and Blueberries













B Vitamins

These are important for the body's total energy levels. B Vitamins

are essential for sex- hormone production. If the diet is deficient in B

 this may result in lower hormone production and decreased libido.

Did you know that FOLATE ( a B Vitamin) will help increase histamine 

production which is very important for orgasm production.

EAT

Bananas, Eggs, and Fish















Vitamin C

Vitamin C helps to maintain the strength and function of blood

vessels, which is important for blood flow to the genitals. In men

this important for erectile function , and for women, stimulation

 and lubrication.

EAT

ORANGES, Strawberries, Kale, Cauliflower, and Capsicum



.......So essential for you sexual health, well being and your all

important relationship. 

Nourish Magazine 6/2013





Wednesday, 15 July 2015

Spice Up Your Love Life

Love These Love Foods....

Healthy Living With Nature


Are you looking for something to spice up your LOVE relationship?

The answer might just be found in some foods we consume.


There are some foods that are not only healthy, but have super LOVE 

and lust inducing properties.


They combine delicious taste, aroma,and decadent mouth feel,

as well as the science biochemicals that make them a must to be

 added to the shopping list.

OYSTERS

Their Legendary powers are attributed to ZINC - a mineral that assists female sexual health and fertility. The amino acid TAURINE helps boost male energy and endurance,
Don't like oysters...... poor you!



Strawberries


They are packed with antioxidant goodness.. They contain compounds which set the blood pumping. A healthy circulation means a happier sex life.

Fresh strawberries dipped in melted DARK CHOCOLATE  are a gift to Lovers. INDULGE!

DARK CHOCOLATE

 Yum!
 Dark chocolate is loaded with PHENYLETHYLAMINE, THEOBROMINE, - believed to affect the neotransmitters in the brain that leads to euphoria and arousal, and.... are loaded with antioxidants that boost circulation. Wow!


ASPARAGUS - take note of the shape....!!

Shape aside....they are rich in FOLATE, COPPER, A,C,E,K - all essentials for well being and a healthy libido. Eat RAW, STEAMED, or GRILLED for a little ZING in your life. And they taste good too.

Other feel good foods that promote love giving goodness.

.Honey
.Figs
.Almonds
.Chilli peppers
 .Bananas
.Watermelon
.And try adding some feel good Red Wine 



AVOCADO

Are packed with nutrients that boost sexual health - BETACAROTINE,MAGNESIUM, VIT.E,. Also VIT.B6 which promotes the feel good hormone SEROTONIN.

Food can be magic stuff. Have fun!
BHG 3/15