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Two Top Raw, Living SuperFoods for Wellness

Superfoods are special for one reason…

They do a lot of good for our bodies!

Here are two of my favorite Superfoods for wellness and weight management…

1. Kefir

Fermented milk saves the day.

Kefir happily consumes the lactose in milk, so you don't have to.

In terms of popularity, Yogurt is the most well known fermented milk product and it has many benefits for the body. While yogurt contains beneficial bacteria, it is mostly lacking in enzymes and the digestibility is mediocre.

Kefir solves this problem.

Homemade Kefir contains live enzymes, massive amounts of beneficial bacteria, and easily digestible protein. The health benefits continue as an antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal.

People who consume Kefir everyday often display good health and longevity, easily living to 90 years old and beyond.

Making Kefir

Ingredients: Kefir “Grains” and Milk (preferably raw for most benefit)

Combine the milk with the Kefir and let it ferment at room temperature for 24-30 hours.

Strain the Kefir grains out of the milk using a non-metal strainer.

You now have one of the healthiest beverages known to man.

I drink it nearly every day.

2. Kim Chi

Spicy, pungent, and crunchy.

You can almost smell it from here

And so amazingly beneficial.

Kim Chi is a fermented cabbage product combining many immune boosting ingredients. Loaded with beneficial lactic acid bacteria, live enzymes, and plenty of Vitamin C, this Korean mainstay is truly a SuperFood for wellness.

Aside from the fermented cabbage, Kim Chi also typically contains garlic and red pepper which further stimulate the immune system.

How powerful is Kim Chi?

So powerful that it has been shown to cure certain types of cancer. For real.

Learn to enjoy Kim Chi like the friend who keeps on giving.

I buy mine at the local Korean market, which sells Kim Chi made in Tacoma.

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Supplement Uses

Digestive –

  • Enzymes (absorb nutrients from food, reduce bloating)
  • Apple Cider Vinegar (stimulates digestive function, among other benefits)

Immunity –

  • Probiotics (mutually beneficial relationship between human and bacteria)
  • Greens (powdered greens equaling five servings of vegetables in one scoop)

Vitality –

  • Bee Pollen Granules (nature’s most complete food, full of enzymes, vitamins, minerals, amino acids)

Stamina –

  • Whey Protein (extremely pure form of protein that feeds muscle, organ, and human tissue)
  • Rhodiola Rosea (a favorite herbal adaptogen to reduce stress and boost livelihood)

Heart –

  • Fish Oil, Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acid (one of nature’s most essential oils that your cells probably aren’t getting enough of)


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Amp the Fat-Burning with Complex Carbohydrates for Fat Loss

A delicious way to Burn the Fat!

With your friends, ‘Carbs’ no longer needs to be a dirty word. Complex Carbohydrates are a great way to live.

Primal complexity from a carbohydrate!

Made possible by Complex Carbs

Now, to harness the energy...

Three good reasons to eat complex carbs

1. Awesome energy for daily duties and leisure.

2. Beneficial to the digestive system, you enjoy certain regularity.

3. BURN THE FAT!

It’s all about the ingredients.

Split Peas or Lentils – boil water and simmer till ready

Add these…

+Extra Virgin Coconut Oil

+Braggs Liquid Aminos (instead of salt)

+Mrs. Dash seasoning

Then to boost the nutritional content, add any sort of vegetable you could possibly want.

Top it off with fresh avocado and you’ll be in heaven.

Stay fit, my friends.

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Myth: All young people have perfect bodies

Some people in their 40’s and 50’s think young people are healthy because of youth alone.

I have seen it before. People start aging, they feel lower back pain, their digestive systems break down, and they blame it all on age. With the knowledge I have about natural health, I act as a resource for them, yet they seem to think that I’m not living the health lifestyle day in and day out.

The way we treat our bodies now will be a good predictor of how our bodies treat us in the future.

Over the weekend, I saw a bunch of my former college buddies for a birthday party and they asked me about the health of coca-cola. I made sure not to judge or patronize, but research has shown that coca-cola is basically brain control. A highly concentrated source of sugar like soda simply does not exist in nature, yet we have so many people drinking coca-cola every single day.

Add a few beers on top of that coca-cola, and you’re setting yourself up for some serious inflammatory problems down the line. That’s when we get back to the 50 year old trucker who has eaten more fast food that could even be counted. His knees hurt and any food he consumes will bloat him up like a hot air balloon.

He looks at me and says, “you don’t need any of these products, you’re too young, you can eat anything.”

You’re right, I can eat anything. But since I value my health, my longevity, and a lean physique, I eat cleaner than the language on sesame street. Processed foods are strongly avoided. Restaurants are only on occasion. And I constantly plan meals for the next day or week.

I don’t need any credit for it. You just need to realize that everything you do to your body is going to affect you in some way. No matter how old you are.

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Weight Loss Meal Plan Matrix, routine for fat loss

Weight Loss is about what TO eat, not what NOT to eat.

Step 1. CORE CALORIES at least 50% of your diet:

  • Pick one whole grain or pseudocereal (brown rice, quinoa, oatmeal)
  • Pick one legume (lentils, split peas, etc)

Since the above are loaded with complex carbs, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and even protein, they should consist of the majority of your diet. The pricetag is cheap. For example, you can buy three days of lentils for less than a dollar a day.

Step 2. NUTRIENT DENSE CALORIES roughly 20% of your diet:

  • Fruit, consume two pieces per day. Any fruit, just make sure to get a variety.
  • Vegetables, consume at least two servings per day (or as many as you want up to 20 servings).

*Note: Fruits and vegetables are very high in phytonutrients, which work together in scientifically undiscovered ways. But what we do know is that they prevent disease and keep you healthy.

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Step 3. PROTEIN BASED CALORIES about 15% of your diet:

  • Fish
  • Meat
  • Tofu
  • Whey Protein Supplement

Step 4. OIL/FAT BASED CALORIES around 15 % of your diet:

  • Fish Oil
  • Flaxseed Oil
  • Olive Oil
  • Coconut Oil
  • Pumpkin Seed Oil
  • Walnuts
  • Almonds
  • Seeds

*Note: Fats are required for cardiovascular health and for the formation of healthy cells in our bodies. The right fats also promote body fat loss.

Aim for high nutrients, forget calories for a little while

When I used to diet to get muscle definition, I counted calories. AND IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT!

But there is a much easier way.

Focus on whole foods, eat lots of nutrient-rich foods, and forget about calories. Listen to your body, eat a balanced diet, exercise, and you can lose the weight. At any age!

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