Synthetic Chemicals In Your Food

Diets high in prepared foods, including some organic foods, are also high in synthetic chemical additives. Many additives are not fully tested for safety.

In this video:

• From natural to chemical preservatives. 00:40
• Using chemical enhancers to reduce cost. 1:55
• How safe are food additives? 3:24
• Organic foods and chemical additives. 5:20
• Prepared foods and chemical additives. 6:21

Eating A Low Carb vs. Low Plant Food Diet

There are many low carb diets. Eating a low carb diet does not mean eating a low plant food diet. Plant foods are a major source of carbohydrates. Plant foods also provide fat, protein and 100’s of other nutrients. Plant foods are a major source of antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer nutrients. Plant foods are also  low inflammation foods.

This video shares some differences between eating a low plant food versus a low carbohydrate diet and the health benefits of plant foods.

In this video:

• What is a carbohydrate? 00:44
• Sources of carbohydrates. 2:06
• Natural versus refined carbs. 2:36
• Diabetes, sugar and starch. 4:07
• Plant food health benefits. 7:08
• High plant food, low carb diet. 10:15

Differences Between Carb, Fat And Protein Calories

Food calories are not equal. Each has specific functions. This video shares the functions and differences between carbohydrate, fat, and protein food calories.

In this video:

• What is a calorie? 00:46
• Sources of food calories. 1:24
• How your body uses carbohydrates. 2:24
• How your body uses protein. 7:11
• How your body uses fat. 8:39
• Are fat calories superior to carb calories? 10:35
• Listen to YOUR body not celebrity fad diet hype. 11:36

High Fiber Anti-Aging Diet

Research indicates people eating a high fiber diets slow the aging process and live longer, healthy lives. The only source of fiber is plant foods. Diets high in protein and fat and low in carbohydrates tend to be low fiber diets. In addition to possibly accelerating the aging process, low fiber diets can cause irregularity and change gut flora (bacteria). Fiber is also known as a prebiotic that feeds gut bacteria.

In this video:

• What is fiber? 00:37
• Fiber’s health benefits. 1:51
• Diet and aging. 4:07
• How much fiber do you need? 5:03
• Natural carb anti-aging diets. 6:03
• Why you should add fiber gradually. 7:49

Camel Pose

Camel Pose is a popular Hatha Yoga back bending pose. While it looks simple, it can be challenging  for beginners and anyone with limited flexibility.

If you cannot grab your heels or feet, you can rest your hand on blocks until you develop the flexibility to perform the pose. Like every asana, listen to your body. You cannot obtain the mental and physical benefits if you push yourself too far too fast and injury your body.

English Name: Kneeling

Sanskrit Name: Ustrasana

Difficulty Level: 6

Start Position: Kneeling

Instructions:

Step 1.

Come up onto your knees with your feet flat on the floor

Step 2.

Bend back and reach for your heels. Keep your hips above your knees.

Step 3.

Lean your head back stretching your knee or keep your chin tucked into your neck.

Step 4.

Remain in the pose as long as it feels comfortable, and then return to kneeling pose. Repeat if desired.

Physical Benefits:

  • Opens up the hips
  • Stretches thigh, chest, shoulder and throat
  • Improves circulation
  • Strengthens legs, pelvis and lower back
  • Increases spine, torso and arm flexibility

Mental Benefits

  • Stimulates the mind
  • Reduces stress
  • Relieves mild anxiety
  • Relieves mild depression

Contraindications:

  • Neck injury
  • Back or spine injury
  • Low blood pressure
  • Shoulder injury
  • Knee injury
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