The brain is an organ in the body and needs the right nutrients, just like other organs in the body.

If the brain is not getting good nutrition, it can cause cravings, and sometimes for the wrong things.

The old noggin is just feeling deprived of the stuff it needs to function well.

Are you craving sugar, alcohol, coffee, or junk food?

Check out this video with Dr. Hyla Cass, M.D., she shares some great information about brain nutrition.

Getting the right nutrients can help to calm cravings and just make it easier to stick to a healthy diet and aid your weight loss efforts. Less of a need to rely on willpower.

The brain only weighs 3 pounds, but uses 20% of the body’s glucose. It is also very hungry for oxygen.

The brain’s neurons communicate via neurotransmitters. And what are neurons and neurotransmitters made out of? You guessed it – nutrients. The nutrients that come from the foods you eat and the supplements that you might take.

So it makes sense to consume quality protein, healthy fats, good carbs and get a good variety of nutrient dense fruits and vegetables in the diet.

Well good nutrition can make a difference in your mood and how you feel.

Here is a delicious smoothie with protein, healthy fat and some good carbs.

There are some great nutrients in blueberries, some of which scientists have not even figured out what they do yet, so just eat the blueberries! Or put them in your smoothie.

Blueberry Almond Flax Smoothie Recipe Ingredients

• Blueberries
• Almond butter
• Almond milk
• Banana
• I would use actual flax seeds instead of flax oil. It goes rancid quickly, plus the seeds are high in fiber.
• Protein powder

This smoothie is delicious and makes a great breakfast or mid morning pick me up snack. It takes just a couple minutes to throw this together. Get out your blender and smoothie up!

Almonds and banana are on the alkaline side of the chart, so the almond milk and almond butter can help your alkaline diet.

Make one of these today and let us know how you liked it!

Also if you have a favorite smoothie recipe, (there are millions of variations) let us in on it!

Get started gradually by adding some raw foods to your diet.

You do not have to go all out 100 percent.

A lot of benefit can be had by just adding a few more raw fresh vegetables to your routine.

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So many people get hung up on the mindset of a healthy diet. They think in all or nothing terms. They think success or failure. How about instead think this way – A few small steps in the right direction. Then tomorrow, next week, next month or whatever a few more small steps.

A journey of a thousand miles starts with one step.

It is heartwarming to see raw foods and healthy eating on  a TV show or in the news. People need to have more awareness of healthy living.

The host of the show is actually a newbie to the raw food scene. He is reluctant at first to try the mango, spinach, acai smoothie. Of course she doesn’t tell him what is in it, until after he tries it.

She also whips up an Almond Butter Banana Freeze smoothie in a matter of seconds.

Almond Butter Banana Freeze smoothie Ingredients

• 2 Sliced Bananas
• 1/4 cup Almond Butter
• 3-4 Cups Organic Acai juice
• Cacao Powder to taste ( for chocolate lovers)

The almond butter gives is a creamy body, it’s a good substitute for dairy.

Variety of the name of the game. To get a full range of nutrients, eat a variety of fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds.

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This video contains the top 10 tips for weight loss.

Sometimes just having the right attitude and viewpoint makes all the difference
between success and failure on your diet.

Focus on the positive.

So many people get down on themselves, saying things like, “I really screwed up on my diet today”. Instead focus on the positive, give yourself a pat on the back. what good things did you accomplish? What are some of the healthy foods you ate? Did you get some exercise in today?

Don’t look at it like a diet.

Rather adopt an overall healthy eating plan that you can follow for life. When people think of the word “diet” hunger and restrictions come to mind. Instead think about eating better quality foods.

Replace bad foods with good.

Look for healthier alternatives to chips, cookies and doughnuts. Instead go for fruits, vegetables, nuts and other healthy snacks. always have something healthy on hand ready to go. Be prepared before hunger strikes and you find yourself reaching for whatever is nearby to eat.

Watch out for empty calories.

Soda pop fits this description exactly. Lots of calories, no nutrition. Instead try herbal teas. You get flavor, without the calories. There are even some good weight loss herbal teas available.

Check out the video for the rest of the weight loss tips. We would love to hear your tips, please use the comment box below.

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Discusses the health benefits of fish oil.

Explains why fish oil is not nutritionally the same as flaxseed oil.

Gives information on dosage amounts and fish oil quality.

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The benefits of fish oil are numerous:

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• Consumption of fish oil supplements can  increase “good” cholesterol and lower the triglycerides (a type of blood fat).
• Omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil help to reduce inflammation.
• Fish oil can be helpful in decreasing the symptoms and pain associated with arthritis.
• Omega-3 fatty acids have been linked with increasing the lifespan of cells, thus providing an anti-aging benefit.
• Fish oil has been shown to reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration (a common cause of blindness).
• The omega-3 fatty acid DHA increases the production of the protein LR11, which in turn can help prevent Alzheimer’s.
• The fatty acids in fish oil help maintain the proper functioning of dopamine and serotonin signaling systems in the brain and therefore may lessen the symptoms of severe mental illnesses such as depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.

The fatty acids in fish oil have an anticoagulant (blood thinning) effect, which in most cases is a good thing.  However, when fish oil is taken alongside other blood thinning agents, there is an increased risk of  longer bleeding times.  It is important that anyone who is already taking Aspirin, Warfarin or any other blood thinning drugs should discuss the potential risks with his or her doctor before taking any fish oil supplements.

We like to share the good and the bad about nutrtitional supplements.

Check out this lady and her story.

Poor quality control by a supplement company, led to some serious health problems.

Bottom line, do your research, looking at the good and the bad, and get your supplements from an established reliable source, that has stringent quality control.

Bouncing Back to Good Health

I like what she says about the power of the mind to heal. Thinking stressful thoughts can lead to an acidic body. Positive loving thoughts can be beneficial.

• Love yourself
• Be kind to yourself
• Practice forgiveness
• Be thankful and grateful
• Think healthy thoughts
• Consider the question: what are the benefits of this disease?

It took here a year for her hair to grow back.

I also like what she says about taking advice from people who radiate vibrant health.

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There are many veggies that you would not even think of putting in your mouth.

How about a big hunk of ginger for example?

There is a way to get the benefit of pounds more vegetables per day without having to eat them. 

Juicing and smoothies are the answer

When you juice, you can take a few pounds of produce, some of which you would never think of eating, and turn it into a couple glasses of juice.

The best part is the vitamins and other nutrients absorb more easily into you body. It’s almost like a direct infusion of nutrition. Very little digestive energy is needed.

You can’t help but feel good after drinking a glass of freshly made juice.

Choosing the Best Quality Produce

Always try to choose organic, locally grown produce as often as possible. If you can’t get your hands on organic or locally grown, just do the best you can with what is available. A juice drink made from celery, greens, an apple and a nice hunk of ginger is still better than a candy bar and chips any day.

I have found that vegetable blender smoothies are easier to make than a glass of juice. Cleaning a blender is easier than cleaning a juicer. The nutrients in juice are more bio-available though than a smoothie, because the fiber slows absorption. On the other hand fiber is good.  So take your pick, smoothies or juice or how about both? Love to hear your thoughts. please use the comment box below.

When people who go on diets and eat fewer calories, often their metabolism slows down.

Healthy snacks help to keep the body fueled. The key is to eat foods that are high in nutritional value and fiber.

Stephen shares with us some metabolism fueling snacks.

Metabolism boosting foods

• Almonds
• Trail mix
• Cottage cheese and berries
• Add fruits and vegetable to every meal.

Please share with us your favorite healthy snack ideas, use the comment box below.

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And the drink is delicious. This is one juice drink that almost everybody will love.

On top of that, it is very dense in nutrition, especially beta carotene.

There are just two simple ingredients to this fresh  juice.

• Carrots
• Cantaloupe

Into the juicer they go and you have a great tasting drink. Enjoy!

Cantaloupe is a low calorie fruit, that is dense in nutrition.

You can also make this recipe in a blender. Just add some ice and you have a great tasting fruit vegetable smoothie.

Food combining enthusiasts would tell you not to mix fruits and vegetables at the same meal, or recipe. Jay says this is one exception to the rule, that carrot and cantaloupe are very compatible.

He says there is a long list of health problems that are affected by magnesium.

Helping the body and mind to relax is just one of the myriad of things magnesium does in the body.

Problem is most Americans are deficient. I will list some of the foods high in magnesium below.

Foods High in Magnesium:

• Leafy green vegetables are at the top of my list, also very alkalizing as well. Dandelion greens have lots of other benefits too.
• Nuts and peanuts are a good source of magnesium Pumpkin seeds are also a good source of zinc.
• Seafood
• Beans, legumes
• Grains, but not my favorite way to get magnesium.
• Bananas and figs
• Artichoke, sweet potatoes and okra along with other vegetables.
• Sea vegetables like kelp
• Buckwheat
• Garlic

There is also a list of things that can drain calcium from the body:

• Coffee
• Acidic foods
• Stress
• Drugs and excess alcohol
• Salt
• Soda pop

One of my favorite ways to balance my pH is to drink an organic, cleansing herbal tea. It acts as a very gentle colon cleanse and helps to remove toxins from my body.

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