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You Stopped Eating Meat But You May Still Be Eating Animal Products

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I found an interesting article on foods that contain animal products. It was very shocking to say the least. I found the article below here: https://www.mnn.com/food/healthy-eating/stories/14-surprising-foods-that-contain-animal-products 

If you’re a vegetarian or vegan, you know the obvious foods to avoid — there’s no confusion about where that steak came from. But the ingredients of other foods aren’t so obvious.
Food labels can be confusing or even misleading, and some foods that seem meat-free can contain hidden animal products.

Take a look at our list of foods that aren’t vegetarian- or vegan-friendly.

Bagels and bread products

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Many bread products contain an amino acid known as L-cysteine, which is used as a softening agent. L-cysteine is derived from either human hair or poultry feathers, and it can be found in many popular brand-name products. Businesses that have acknowledged they’ve used L-cysteine include Lender’s, Einstein Bros., McDonald’s and Pizza Hut.

Beer and wine

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Isinglass, a gelatin-like substance collected from the bladders of freshwater fish like the sturgeon, is used in the clarification process of many beers and wines. Other agents used for the process of fining include egg white albumen, gelatin and casein. To check if a beer or wine is vegan, visit Barnivore.com.

Candy

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Numerous foods contain gelatin, a protein derived from the collagen in cow or pig bones, skin and connective tissues. It’s often used as a thickening or stabilizing agent and can be found in a variety of candies, including Altoids, gummy candies and Starburst chews, among others.
Also, many red candies contain a dye made from the extracts of dried bodies of the Coccus cacti bugs. The ingredient is often listed as carmine, cochineal or carminic acid. PETA maintains a list of animal-free candy.

Caesar dressing

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Most Caesar salad dressings contain anchovy paste, but there are vegetarian brands available, so be sure to read the label before you pour.

Jell-O

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It’s fairly common knowledge that Jell-O contains gelatin, but did you know you can make vegan Jell-O by using agar-agar, a gelatinous substance made from algae?

Marshmallows

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Gelatin strikes again, but luckily you can make your own vegan marshmallows with agar-agar, so you won’t miss out on any of the gooey s’mores goodness.

Non-dairy creamer

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Although it has non-dairy in its name, many such creamers contain casein, a protein derived from milk.

Omega-3 products

Many products with labels that boast their heart-healthy ingredients contain omega-3 fatty acids derived from fish. For example, Tropicana’s Hearth Healthy orange juice’s label lists tilapia, sardine and anchovy as ingredients.

Peanuts

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Some brands of peanuts, such as Planters dry roasted peanuts, also contain gelatin because the substance helps salt and other spices adhere to the nuts.

Potato chips

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Some flavored potato chips, especially those flavored with powdered cheese, can contain casein, whey or animal-derived enzymes. PETA maintains a list of vegan-friendly snacks.

Refined sugar

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Sugar isn’t naturally white, so manufacturers process it using bone char, which is made from the bones of cattle. To avoid sugar filtered with bone char, purchase unrefined sugar or buy from brands that don’t use bone-char filters.

Refried beans

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Many canned refried beans are made with hydrogenated lard, so check labels to ensure you’re buying vegetarian beans.

Vanilla-flavored foods

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Although it’s rare, some foods are flavored with Castoreum, a beaver anal secretion. As gross at that sounds, the FDA classifies it as GRAS, or “generally recognized as safe,” and Castoreum is typically listed as “natural flavoring.” The additive is most often used in baked goods as a vanilla substitute, but it’s also been used in alcoholic beverages, puddings, ice cream, candy and chewing gum.

Worcestershire sauce

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This popular sauce is made with anchovies, but vegetarian-friendly brands are available.

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Who is Dr. Sebi And Why Should You Know Him

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Dr. Sebi, founder of Dr. Sebi’s Research Institute. For over 28 years, the institute has been successful in curing diseases deemed “incurable” by modern medicine. Through our methodology, A.I.D.S., Sickle Cell Anemia, Lupus, Diabetes, Arthritis, Cancers, Leukemia, Herpes, Epilepsy, Fibroid Tumors, and a host of other diseases have been successfully reversed. At this time, I would like to take this opportunity to give you a brief synopsis of how our premise and methodology achieves successful results in eradicating diseases.

This brief, but concise illustration will reveal our premise and methodology to be consistent. According to Western medical research, diseases are a result of the host being infected with a “germ”, “virus”, or “bacteria”. In their approach in treating these “infestations”, inorganic, carcinogenic chemicals are employed. Our research immediately uncovers flaws in their premise through basic deductive reasoning. By consistently utilizing the same premise and methods, they have consistently yielded ineffective results. In essence, in the 400-year tradition of the European philosophy of medicine, their approach in treating disease has yet to produce any cures.

In contrast, as we examine an African approach to disease, it diametrically opposes the present Western approach. Specifically, the African Bio-mineral Balance refutes the germ/virus/bacteria premise. Our research reveals that all manifestation of disease finds its genesis when and where the mucous membrane has been compromised. For example, if there is excess mucous in the bronchial tubes, the disease is Bronchitis; if it is in the lungs, the disease is Pneumonia; in the pancreatic duct, it is Diabetes; in the joints Arthritis. All of the African Bio-mineral Balance compounds are comprised of natural plants; which means its constitution is of an alkaline nature.

This is important- and instrumental in our success in reversing pathologies- because disease can only exist in an environment that is acid; thus it is inconsistent to utilize inorganic substances when treating disease because they are of an acid base. Only consistent use of natural botanical remedies will effectively cleanse and detoxify a diseased body, reversing it to its intended alkaline state.

Our system of nutrition goes even further. In addition to removing the accumulation of years of toxins, the African Bio-mineral Balance replaces depleted minerals and rejuvenates damaged cell tissue eroded by the acid, diseased state. The primary organs of elimination are the skin, liver, gall bladder, lymph glands, kidneys and the colon. If all toxins are eliminated from the above mentioned organs they will be recycled throughout the entire body, manifesting disease. Eventually the body breaks down in the weakest organs due to its inability to dispel the influence of toxins. The colon is the most important organ and must be cleansed by detoxifying before any disease can be reversed. If the colon is the only organ cleansed and detoxified the other major organs will be left toxic, thus leaving the disease in the body.

It is with Dr. Sebi’s intra-cellular detoxifying cleanse that each cell in the body will be purified. The body will then rebuild and rejuvenation will take place. Dr. Sebi offers the Bio-Mineral Therapy which is a natural vegetation cell food. A living substance which nourishes the body and detoxifies at the cellular level.

One must consume life – not Death – to maintain and sustain oneself.

Check out some of the inspiring words from Dr. Sebi himself

Dr. Sebi’s African approach to disease relies on natural botanical remedies to cleanse and detoxify the body, bringing it back to a more alkaline state from the acidity that causes disease and pathology. Natural vegetable cell food compounds are an important part of that change. By removing accumulated toxins, and replacing depleted minerals, cell foods can rejuvenate damaged cell tissue, especially those eroded by acidity.

The primary organs affected are the skin, liver, gall bladder, lymph glands, kidneys and the colon. With inclusive nutritional programs designed, not around the pathology, but around the whole person and their diet and health, cell foods are an important part of the nutritional environment of every recovering, responsible and healthy individual.

And from longtime associate and Dr. Sebi’s friend, Pablo Medina

All of the products available on Dr. Sebi’s website are 100% natural – and were uniquely developed by Dr. Sebi himself. The staff at Dr. Sebi’s Cell Food were selected and trained by Dr. Sebi and we continue to use the latest improved formulas that Dr. Sebi developed.

Although there are other organizations and individuals that claim to have Dr. Sebi’s original formulas, Dr. Sebi’s original and unique compounds are only available at Dr. Sebi’s Cell Food.

Remember: Only the products available from Dr. Sebi’s Cell Food are the original formulas, developed by Dr. Sebi himself. They’re not available anywhere else.

A Chubby Girl Struggle

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MY name is Taylor 21 welcome to a chubby girl struggle but an answer to the problem.

Ms. Angie and Taylor

Being 379 pounds is something I will forever battle with because being obese was something I struggled with my whole life . Until one day  my  mom picked me up from school early to tell me  she was taking me to a weight loss doctor . Only to discover when I went to the doctor to how much I really weighed ,That is when I decided to embark on my journey of weight loss. So I made a vow to myself and god that I would change.

When I got into the car I had an attitude during the entire car ride home. While looking out of the window with

My hair blowing from the heat vents I reflected on how I was going to make this life change to, become healthy.  The following night  the television  show BOTCHED  aired showing how women  were sharing there plastic surgery stories and journey . Me and mom watched the show she looked at me  giggling saying ,” would you ever consider “  i said “Yes mom”  their you have it the  surgery  journey  began.

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On February 28, 2014 I changed my , Mental State , eating habits  and physical activity . I  had my first cosmetic procedure liposuction  fourteen thousand  and some change , lets just say I came out of recovery bigger then I was . Nobody explained the honest repercussion  , effects , recoverytime  and how Liposuction  actually works .  Many Women are not  even candidates for liposuction . Plastic surgeon Doctors many times , do not explain to patients the  effects of the surgery . If you are not  even a candidate for liposuction then do not expect a dramatic difference after   .  to meet your goal look  you thought you could attain  with liposuction may cause for some other  surgeries .  So lets just say I had to get in the gym and try to get my goal look that way . Little did I know liposuction  takes 6 months to a year to see the full results , so overtime when you are  going to the gym you are losing twice as much weight.

Losing weight leaves you with  the effect of excess skin  . But if you had liposuction  and if  you were chunky before an now your still losing more weight   The skin is even more droopy and wrinkly .  I then began to look up ways to correct the issue the result they told me was adominialplasty , I  then had a couple more surgeries . Which lead me to being targeted by social media , friends , and family .  I then realize as time went on a lot of women  started to ask me questions about surgery and my opinion . Which lead to me to  opening up a company to help women educate them about being healthy and plastic surgery education  .   From my experiences ,training , and internships .  Some when do not have health insurance , so women can  not afford to drive to splendid areas every week for Body Spa Treatments ,. What about those women or people .

PoisebodyLlc Poisebodyspa are  answers to help those people and others because treatments  roughly cost around 350-500 for treatments . I’m in this business to help women and make money   helping women  is my biggest goal is to educate our women and girls about being healthy .my mom is my biggest influence Angela Michelle you are the reason I am the woman I am today . Your parenting skills , communication skills , listening skills . Are the reason you are bomb successful mom you stand by me no matter what . being 379 punds was almost broke me , I was targeted by  my size .  really bad and I  was  afraid to  fight back because I  did not want to get in  trouble .  Then I one day decided to take  a Stand but a positive one and become a motivational child advocate for obese kids . then I became a motivational speaker for kids to have a voice for all kids no discrimination .    I love being able to speak intelligently about being healthy and helping rebuild confidence among children and teens who struggle with weight. In life you are the author of your life and you can revise and edit as many times as you want to.  as a result of  every testimony  , In celebration of everything I have gone through I decided to

write an novel entitled “The Three Hundred Seventy Pound girl. The book will include themes and

lesson that every teenager  and adult can realte to  . Not to finish a children’s book  as well titled “Chubby Pineapple “with beautiful graphics  teaching kids valuable life principles .  It’s also very funny the least to add , my illustrator is a 10-year-old illusrtatior   the images will be very defined .

This was not only a life

– changing experience but a learning experience for me as well because I was able to find myself as a person

spiritually and emotionally.  had I not started this journey I would not have been able to find my true passion

and calling in life, is helping others who struggle with self-confidence, weight and being unhealthy Which is why I decided to start a company at the age of 16 called weight to go by tay I guess you can say I started my footwork young thanks to my mom who is a successfulentrepreneur . Which received great feedback ,support , and love from the community . Then as time went one I became. A freshman in college and saw how many college girls struggled with weight . i knew then  that i needed to shed  light on how important being healthy . As   why  to be healthy and its benefits .years laters we now have PoiseBodyllc which is not just a business but a company . This company has layers  to it  we offer body sculpting , meal prep , surgery consulting . One on one personal train services, and private gym services , body wraps , skin tightening .  We offer so many layers to our company because everybody’s body pathway may be different .  So we have you covered  no matter what . I wanted to become a woman’s one stop shop endless beauty for affordable price.

@poisebodyspa @poisebody

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Midlife eating disorders

In June 2012 the prestigious International Journal of Eating Disorders published the results of a seminal study on the prevalence of eating disorders in midlife and beyond.

5 Signs You May Have an Eating Disorder

  1. You make yourself vomit because you feel uncomfortably full.
  2. You worry that you have lost control over how much you eat.
  3. You’ve lost more than 14 pounds in a three-month period.
  4. You believe yourself to be fat when others think you are too thin.
  5. Thinking about food dominates your life.

Lead study author Cynthia Bulik, Ph.D., director of the Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, found that 13 percent of American women 50 or older experience symptoms of an eating disorder; 60 percent report that their concerns about weight and shape negatively affect their lives; and 70 percent are trying to lose weight.

Those figures mirror the rates found among teens and young women, says Bulik, author of Midlife Eating Disorders: Your Journey to Recovery.

“Eating disorders affect quality of life, and this has a tremendous impact on society,” Bulik says. “It can affect productivity at work, well-being at home, and it can have very serious economic impacts” on families, as many insurance companies are reluctant to pay for care.

Although excessive concerns about weight can appear to be little more than vanity, an eating disorder is a mental illness with close links to depression and anxiety.

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Besides bulimia, eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, which causes a person to starve herself even while underweight, and binge eating disorder, which causes a person to consume large amounts of food without purging.

Patients who meet some, but not all, of the criteria for anorexia or bulimia or have other symptoms (such as forcing themselves to vomit after eating normal amounts of food, or chewing and spitting out large amounts of food) may be diagnosed with other specified feeding and eating disorder (OSFED).

A mental health condition with a physical impact

Apart from the psychiatric impact of eating disorders — sufferers often isolate themselves from friends and family — these conditions also have a serious medical impact.

Anorexia is the deadliest of all psychiatric disorders, killing up to 20 percent of chronic sufferers. Starvation, binge eating and purging all damage the heart and gastrointestinal systems. Erratic eating can cause hormone imbalances that can lead to osteoporosis. Repeated vomiting and malnutrition damage teeth, too. These problems affect eating disorder sufferers of any age, but they hit harder and faster as people get older and their bodies become less resilient.

Although no one knows exactly what causes an eating disorder, researchers believe it results from a complex interaction between our genes and our environment. Eating disorders most commonly begin during adolescence, amid the swirling hormones, physical changes and psychological adjustments of puberty.

While some patients recover in their teens and 20s, others continue to struggle into midlife and beyond. Some of those who do recover will relapse later in life. And still others will develop an eating disorder for the first time in midlife.

Reference: (http://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/info-08-2013/midlife-eating-disorders.html)

 

Coconut Water

My new favorite rehydrator is coconut water. I drink it all the time, especially when I’m home in Miami. It combines the best characteristics of enhanced water and sports drinks.

Coconut water is “isotonic,” meaning it has the same balance of electrolytes in our bodies. This makes coconut water a great natural sports drink to replace those nutrients. Unlike sports drinks, coconut water is free of dyes, artificial sweeteners, added sugar and preservatives. It is low in calories too, around 40 calories per eight ounces. Some studies have found that this tropical water is more hydrating than water!

I do not want to play down the importance of good old water, however. When I work out, I drink a few ounces of water for every 10 minutes that I exercise. After your workout, you should replace the water you’ve lost through perspiration. That’s about two cups of water for each pound of lost body weight.

If you can make the commitment to start drinking more water, you’ll definitely notice a change in the way you feel, in the energy you have and the mental kick that sufficient water gives.

Bottled Water vs. Tap Water

I usually drink bottled water, rather than water from the tap, because it fits my needs and my lifestyle. But the quality of tap water has improved, and on the whole, Americans have good clean drinking water. You can get information about your community’s water supply by logging on to the Local Drinking Water Information Web page at the Environmental Protection Agency. Filtering out contaminants from tap water with a home water filter is another good option for making sure your drinking water is safe.

The best choice for staying hydrated boils down to your taste preferences and how many calories you can afford to ingest, based on your activity level. If you have trouble guzzling plain water, drink a low-calorie flavored version instead. As for working out and competing, coconut water and sports drinks can fulfill your post-workout requirements.

The bottom line is to drink up and stay hydrated. Your body will love you for it.

Reference: (http://www.aarp.org/health/healthy-living/info-08-2013/hydration-sports-drinks-vs-water.2.html)

Hair Growth and Healthy Diet and Exercise

Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, meats, and fish. Diet may seem unrelated to your hair, but it makes a huge difference. Diet also has the added benefit of improving your body at the same time.

Since hair is made of protein, make sure you’re getting plenty of protein in your diet. People who suffer from anorexia nervosa or those who undergo extreme weight-loss programs will experience stunted hair growth.fb-nutritionSome proteins to consider incorporating into your diets: lean meats such as chicken and turkey, fish, eggs, soy products, beans, and nuts. These foods will help promote healthy keratin production, which are the building blocks of hair. Eat the right kinds of fat. Certain fats are essential to both a healthy lifestyle and healthy hair production. Fats in moderation help maintain healthy hair and skin production.[1]

Fats will help you process the vitamins and minerals in your diet that are necessary for healthy hair production, including Vitamins A, D, E, and K.

Eat the right kinds of fats. Saturated fats, trans fatty acids, and hydrogenated fats are examples of fats that you should avoid. Omega 3 fats, found in marine and plant oils, are good for healthy hair.

For this reason, B-complex tablets containing fish oils are helpful in speeding up the growth of hair follicles.

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle will promote hair growth. Your body acts like a finely-tuned machine, and certain things, like sleep, can help regenerate cells and promote overall health.

Severe cases of stress, suffered after the death of a loved one, for example, or extreme emotional isolation, can cause the body to go into a kind of survival mode in which it only produces things vital to bodily survival. During these times, hair production may stop.

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On the other hand, when your body has enough nutrients and energy stored up so that it doesn’t need to focus on simply keeping you alive, it can devote resources to build up and protect your hair. Maintain a good diet and healthy lifestyle maximize your body’s daily resources.

Clear emotional stress from your life. Learn how to manage the normal stress that your body produces as a result of daily activities and unexpected occurrences. In large quantities, stress can halt hair production, though it will not contribute to baldness in either males or females.

Exercise is a great way to release pent-up stress. Jogging, swimming, lifting light weights, or even walking is part of a healthy lifestyle. It will help your body process foods and vitamins, sleep better, and reduce large amounts of stress.

http://www.wikihow.com/Speed-up-Hair-Growth

Advocado Cocktail???

Though the avocado is most commonly associated with savory dishes—ahem, looking at you, guac—the tropical fruit has, in the past few years, assumed a new role as a star player in sweet foods and drinks. Thanks to an overall appreciation for healthier edibles in the U.S. (partly bolstered by the fresh juice craze), in addition to the avocado’s rich, creamy texture and subtle flavor, it makes sense that this requisite tortilla chip companion—which is packed with vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats—is serving as a replacement for traditional forms of dairy in a wide variety of creations, from plate to cup.

Avocado in drinks makes sense beyond green smoothies. The craft cocktail world is only continuing to grow, and bartenders are becoming even more creative—some experimenting with savory flavors. Right now, one will find a slew of bars from coast to coast utilizing this beloved fruit, with a noted concentration in Southern California, where farmers grow more than 90 percent of America’s crop.
Zach Patterson of Los Angeles lounge Melrose Umbrella Co. is a fan of adding avocado to drinks because he “loves the flavor and velvety texture avocados produce in a cocktail.” Further, he says, “There is also something to be said about the visual intrigue of a rich, silky-looking green drink.” His ode to the avocado, I Dream of Greenie, incorporates matcha, avocado, and plum-infused mezcal.

A stone’s throw away, popular Mexican restaurant Petty Cash Taqueria offers a libation called The Main Ingredient that’s like guacamole in cocktail form. Created by barman Kevin Frazier, in an effort to use classic Mexican flavors in a new way, the drink calls for tequila, lime juice, avocado, sherry, agave, and house-made salsa water. Of its avocado component, says Frazier, “It’s a fun ingredient to use because the fat content lends an interesting texture and mouth feel to a cocktail. It’s also something that is uncommonly used in beverages, which makes it a fun challenge.”

The Walker Inn, a tasting menu–style cocktail bar tucked into The Normandie Club in Los Angeles’s Koreatown, has rapidly accumulated a slew of accolades for its complex yet often whimsically themed drinks since it debuted last year. Every six weeks omakase begins with an amuse, or welcome dram, and right now one will commence his/her evening with an avocado-vermouth ice cream cocktail conceived by partner Devon Tarby. Per Tarby, “Avocado is awesome for its texture mainly. It’s full of good fats, which our human brains find satiating, but it also adds richness.” Read more…

http://www.vogue.com/13468288/avocado-cocktails-ingredients-healthy-green-juice/?mbid=social_twitter

You Are What You Eat — Black America Web

Ever wonder if that statement is true? Believe me. It is. Working hard for 30 minutes in the gym won’t delete that burger and fries you had for lunch! Eating Healthy will. Numbers Tell the Story An average, intense workout with plenty of hard breathing and sweat burns 300-400 calories per hour. You finish your…

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