by plant4health | Jul 10, 2018 | Nutrition, Plant-based, Whole food, plant-based
Avocados are a amazing creamy fruit (technically a berry) and one that I try to eat daily. I love them spread on toast, sliced in a sandwich, diced in a salad or as a topping on chili. And let’s not forget guacamole for an delicious appetizer!
Packed with nutrients, avocados have over 20 vitamins and minerals, including vitamin E, potassium, folate and brain-healthy omega-6 fatty acids. According to nutritionfacts.org avocados are anti-inflammatory, can help lower cholesterol and triglycerides, and decrease prostate cancer risk in men.
Some of the healing properties of avocados according to Medical Medium Anthony William include:
- Helping with digestive disorders
- Having an aspirin-like quality without thinning the blood
- Reducing polyps in the intestinal lining
- An anti-aging effect on the skin, reducing dryness and helping to eliminate dark circles under the eyes
- An easily assimilable food with protein ratios that are equal to breast milk
And research from nutritionfacts.org states that eating avocados with other foods such as tomatoes, helps with absorption of nutrients such as lycopene and beta-carotene.
Avocados have a small about of Vitamin K which can interfere with the anticoagulant medication Coumadin, also known as Warfarin. So please avoid avocados if you are on that medication. Otherwise, enjoy this healthy and delicious fruit.
-July 2018
by plant4health | May 3, 2016 | Nutrition, Organic, Plant-based, WFPB, Whole food, plant-based
Pregnant women need to pay special attention to their diet to be sure they are eating nutritious foods and avoiding added fats, sugar, alcohol, caffeine and toxins. A 100% whole food, plant-based diet that emphasizes organic food, along with a prenatal vitamin and vitamin B12, is perfectly safe for mother and baby. In fact, this diet helps women avoid toxins from eating fish contaminated with mercury and the antibiotics, hormones and saturated fat found in meat products. It also may help prevent many of the problems pregnant women on the Standard American Diet face. This includes preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and large babies who cannot fit through their mother’s birth canal and must be delivered via Caesarian Section.
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by plant4health | Apr 12, 2016 | benefits of meditation, cancer, Healing, Nutrition, Plant-based
We all know exercise is important in creating a healthy lifestyle, but did you know that exercise, in combination with a diet rich in whole plant-based foods, is an important component in the healing process?
Our modern way of life tends to breed stagnation. We spend hours everyday hunched over our computers and iPhones or lounging in front of the television. After a long day at work, the mental exhaustion and stress can make it hard to get motivated to go the gym. We’ve all heard about the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle. Our bodies were built for moving.
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by plant4health | Mar 24, 2016 | benefits of meditation
What if your doctor offered you a pill to take twice a day that has no negative side effects and is proven to:
- slow down your aging process
- improve your brain function and memory
- increase your productivity and creativity
- decrease stress
- reduce anxiety
- improve your immune system
- decrease inflammation
- reduce pain
- boost your happiness
- leave you with a sense of calmness and peace
How much would you be willing to pay for this magic pill?
Well the good news is that the pill is free! But it is not a pill to swallow, it is called meditation. In exchange for paying money and going to the pharmacy for refills, you commit to taking 15 to 20 minutes each morning and evening for some quiet time for yourself. This small investment in your time is well worth the effort.
Read our article on meditation for the scientific evidence, types of meditation, tips and links to guided meditations to get your started. We hope you enjoy adopting a lifelong, daily meditation practice and the many benefits it has to offer.
by plant4health | Mar 16, 2016 | cancer, Healing, Nutrition, Plant-based, Vegan, WFPB, Whole food, Whole food, plant-based
Our bodies have an amazing capacity for self-healing that we simply take granted. According to Dr. Lissa Rankin, physician and founder of the Whole Health Medical Institute, our bodies are equipped with natural self-repair mechanisms that instinctively know how to kill cancer cells, eliminate toxins, fight infections, and remove foreign bodies in order to keep us healthy. It’s when our natural self-repair mechanisms are not provided the support they need to function properly that disease manifests.
So, why aren’t we always in perfect health? It turns out that we create our own barriers to self-healing: poor nutrition, lack of sleep/rest, toxic environments (chemical, physical and emotional). Without the proper supports that fuel our cells and nourish our tissues our body’s systems become stressed, forcing them to become overworked and compensate. This causes weak points in our body that become vulnerable to disease and chronic inflammation.
This is why a holistic approach to healing is important. Holistic healing addresses all parts of an individual – physical, mental, emotional, spiritual. It is a way to look at how a person’s life style and environment is impacting their healing process. To truly heal, we need to stop and take notice of our whole experience – how our way of life, behaviors, and feelings are affecting our health. It is when we provide our bodies with the support tools it needs (nutrition, rest, exercise, and emotional support), it can effectively and efficiently do what it does best – keeping us healthy.
We believe that nutrition is a foundational element of perfect health and built www.plant-based4health.com to educate and inspire people to consider a whole food, plant-based diet. We are now excited to expand our focus beyond nutrition to holistic healing. Topic areas will include self-healing, meditation, energy healing, exercise and more. We invite you to check out our new content and would love to hear your ideas and suggestions.
