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Can Food Improve Your Mental Health?

<p>Can food improve your mental health? From foods that support gut health to reduce anxiety, depression, and overall foods for mental health.</p>
<p>With the holiday season, which can be one of the busiest and the most stressful times of year for most people. Learn the foods for mental health and the nutrients that play a key role in mental health.</p>
<h3>What Does Mental Health Mean?</h3>
<p>If you ask people what mental health means to them or how they would define it, it’s likely you will get a variety of answers.</p>
<p>According to <a href="https://www.mentalhealth.gov/basics/what-is-mental-health">mentalhealth.gov</a>, mental health is defined as “an emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.”</p>
<p>According to <a href="https://www.who.int/features/factfiles/mental_health/en/">WHO</a>, mental health is defined as “a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community. Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” (<a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4471980/">1</a>)</p>
<h3>Fueling The Brain</h3>
<p>If you think of your body like a machine or a car, it’ll run best with premium fuel (i.e. nutrient-dense food). The brain like our other organs, requires enough vitamins, minerals, antioxidants (that protect from oxidative stress).</p>
<p>A diet rich in refined sugars or a general lack of nutrients can create a less favorable environment for stable moods and general mental health, not to mention a diet that lacks proper nutrition can cause inflammation and impair overall brain function.</p>
<h3>The ~ Good Mood Food ~ Checklist</h3>
<p>Foods for mental health are items you probably already have in your kitchen!</p>
<h4>Caffeine</h4>
<p>Coffee, the main source of caffeine we consume, has many health benefits. But with people who have anxiety or depression, caffeine in excess may make those symptoms or feelings worse, depending on your unique metabolism of caffeine.</p>
<p>Caffeine from coffee is a stimulant and great for post-workout for some individuals, but on the other hand, if you suffer from anxiety or are living with high stress, coffee isn’t for you.</p>
<p>On the flip side, caffeine has also been shown to help decrease depression and symptoms of anxiety, although those studied were probably “fast metabolizers” and not your average person. If you struggle with depression or tend towards anxiety, try cutting down on coffee and see if you notice a difference in the way you feel. <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15732884">(2</a>)</p>
<h4>Whole grains</h4>
<p>Whether these are gluten-free grains or whole grains, both are great sources of carbohydrates, which our body breaks down into glucose. Glucose is the primary energy source of the brain — i.e. the brain loves to thrive on glucose and uses it up quickly for all the processes it’s responsible for!</p>
<p>Not all carbohydrates are creating equal, try to consume more whole grains or whole food carbohydrates which are better sources of fiber and nutrients. The fiber in whole grain carbohydrates will reduce the blood sugar spikes in comparison to simple sugars like the ones found in processed sweets, sugary beverages, and candies.</p>
<p>Whole grains are also good sources of a variety of nutrients like B vitamins, magnesium, zinc, iron, and more.</p>
<h4>Healthy fat</h4>
<p>A study on the Mediterranean diet, which is a diet high in vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, beans, grains, fish, and healthy fats like olive oil, with a fish oil supplement, led to a decrease in depression of the study participants which was maintained six months after the study. (<a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29215971">3</a>)</p>
<p>This was also the case in the participants in the SMILES trial, which showed after 12 weeks of eating a Mediterranean diet, clinically depressed people had a reduction in depression. (<a href="https://bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12916-017-0791-y">4</a>)</p>
<h4>Dark leafy greens</h4>
<p>Vegetables including dark leafy greens are great foods for mental health because they’re rich in antioxidants, fiber, minerals, and vitamins. Including vitamin K, C, A, beta-carotene, calcium, B vitamins, potassium, and much more.</p>
<h4>Recipes</h4>
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<li><a href="https://nutritionstripped.com/best-egg-salad/">Easily the Best Egg Salad</a></li>
<li><a href="https://nutritionstripped.com/amazing-raw-nola/">Feel Amazing Raw-</a>nola</li>
<li><a href="https://nutritionstripped.com/spicy-tempeh-stuffed-peppers/">Stuffed Tempeh Peppers </a></li>
<li><a href="https://nutritionstripped.com/1-bowl-lupini-bean-salad/">Bean Salad</a></li>
<li><a href="https://nutritionstripped.com/overnight-oats-three-ways/">Oatmeal</a>, Three Ways</li>
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<h3>Gut Health and Mental Health</h3>
<p>From the gut-brain connection, vagus nerve, and key hormone production like serotonin that happens in the digestive tract, it’s no wonder paying close attention to gut health is key.</p>
<h4>The gut-brain connection</h4>
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<div>The gut-brain axis (GBA) is a two-way street of communication between the central nervous system (CNS) and the enteric nervous system (ENS), linking the emotional and mental centers of the brain that affect our digestive system and intestinal functions.</div>
<div>The gut-brain axis makes up two thin layers of more than 100 million nerve cells that line your gastrointestinal tract. The cells run all the way from your esophagus to your rectum via the vagus nerve. (<a href="https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/healthy_aging/healthy_body/the-brain-gut-connection">5</a>)</div>
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<p>These microbes help direct the traffic flow along t<a href="https://nutritionstripped.com/what-is-the-gut-brain-connection/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">he connection between our gut and our brain</a>. This direct connection, known as “<a href="https://nutritionstripped.com/gut-microbiome/">the gut-brain connection</a>”, makes up two thin layers of more than 100 million nerve cells that line your gastrointestinal tract. The cells run all the way from your esophagus to your rectum via the vagus nerve. Emerging research continues to show us how the gut directly influences human physiology, metabolism, and immune function.</p>
<p>Changing the gut flora could directly affect anxiety and cognition. (<a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25866195">6</a>) This is just another reason we should be consuming a diet rich in whole foods, which include fiber and the “food” or <a href="https://nutritionstripped.com/prebiotics/">prebiotics</a> for the good bacteria in our digestive system.</p>
<h4>Serotonin</h4>
<p>Serotonin plays many roles in our body, especially in stabilizing moods, sleep, appetite, and digestion. Remember the relationship between <a href="https://nutritionstripped.com/what-is-tryptophan/">tryptophan</a> and serotonin? 90% of the important brain neurotransmitter serotonin, that can affect mood, digestion, and health is produced in the gut. Certain bacteria found the gut play a large part in producing the serotonin. Low levels of serotonin have also been linked to IBS, heart disease and osteoporosis. (<a href="https://authors.library.caltech.edu/56514/">7</a>)</p>
<p>The gastrointestinal tract is sensitive to emotion, such as feelings of anger, anxiety, sadness, and joy can trigger symptoms in the gut. (<a href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/the-gut-brain-connection">8</a>) The gut-brain connection goes both ways; stomach or intestinal distress can be the cause or the product of anxiety, stress and/or depression. (<a href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/the-gut-brain-connection">9</a>)</p>
<h3>The Art Of Food In Mental Health</h3>
<p>Outside the scope of science, there’s also a part of this puzzle that can’t be ignored, that’s the subjective — i.e. the unique experiences you feel when eating foods. Call it comfort food, the enjoyment factor, or just meals you enjoy that bring you joy.</p>
<p>The beautiful thing about nutrition and health is that it’s completely unique to you. Yes, there’s research and studies that will show what we know about XYZ topic and how it impacts that group being studied, but it still comes down to your individual makeup. Always use science and evidence-based research as the backbone, but don’t forget to make sure it works for you individually.</p>
<p>Think about a homecooked meal you grew up on, that always cultivates a sense of <a href="https://nutritionstripped.com/what-is-hygge/">hygge</a> (i.e. coziness), maybe that’s moms chicken soup or your best friends pasta dish. Those are foods that can cause a little mental and emotional boost during times where you’re searching for a connection.</p>
<p>Finding a sense of connection and <a href="https://nutritionstripped.com/hygge-macrobiotic-bowl/">hygge in meals</a> can be part of a <a href="https://nutritionstripped.com/daily-food-journal/">healthy relationship with food</a> — it becomes an unhealthy relationship with food when you’re solely relying on food to comfort, calm, or connect you to others. Just like anything else in health, it’s multifaceted and every pillar plays a role in the complete package we call health.</p>
<h3>Takeaway</h3>
<p>All of our diets, lifestyles, internal and external factors can impact our mental health in different ways — the key is finding what works for you through trial and error and professional guidance if needed.</p>
<p>We know that a diet rich in whole foods, especially rich in nutrients like omega-3 fats, vitamin D, fiber, lean protein, probiotic-rich foods, and folic acid can make a positive impact in our mental health. (<a href="https://www.moodfood-vu.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Roca-et-al.-2017.pdf">10)</a> Also, make sure you’re <a href="https://nutritionstripped.com/body-signs-not-eating-enough/">eating enough</a> is just as important and often overlooked.</p>
<h3>Share!</h3>
<p>What are your experiences with using food to help improve your mental and emotional health? What other lifestyle changes have you made to help support your mental health? If you’re looking for more articles on mental health, check out <a href="https://nutritionstripped.com/what-is-burnout/">about burnout</a>, <a href="https://nutritionstripped.com/foods-for-burnout/">foods that help with burnout</a>, <a href="https://nutritionstripped.com/break-from-social-media/">social media detox</a>, <a href="https://nutritionstripped.com/stress-management/">manage stress like a pro</a>, and other ways to stay <a href="https://nutritionstripped.com/daily-mindfulness-strategies/">mindful</a> each day.</p>
<h3>If You Need Help, Talk About It.</h3>
<p>We all need help — I’ll be the first to happily, loudly, and proudly share that what gets me through spells of anxiety or depression is speaking with my family, friends, licensed therapist, checking in with my physician regularly, and engaging in other modes of functional medicine that kept me grounded like acupuncture, meditation, yoga, and deep breathing exercises. It takes multiple pillars of health and is a daily practice.</p>
<p>Always remember, that you’re not alone even if it feels like you are and that nothing ever stays constant — we’re always evolving and changing, that’s true for the hard times too.</p>
<h5>Resources:</h5>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us?tr=Hdr_Brand">How To Find A Licensed Therapist via Psychology Today </a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/choose-therapist.aspx">How To Choose a Psychologist via APA</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.ifm.org/find-a-practitioner/">Find A Practioner via IFM (integrative functional medicine), </a>a holistic therapist</li>
<li><a href="https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/">Mental Health Lifeline</a>, you can always call</li>
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Fish Oil: The Reports of Its Demise Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

<p><em>Today you will find a guest blog article from our Director of Research, Michael Donaldson, PhD.  Please enjoy the wealth of experience and wisdom this article entails:</em></p>
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<strong>Michael Donaldson, PhD writes:</strong></p>
<p>Controversy sells. Clarity saves lives. Confusion in the field of nutrition is used to convince people to throw up their hands and say, “What’s the use! One day food X is good for you and the next day it is bad for you. Who knows what the truth is?” Confusion leaves you as a patient, a pawn in the pharmaceutical drug model of medicine. Big Pharma owns the media’s message about health, so don’t expect them to do anything but sell controversy and confusion.</p>
<p>While we at Hallelujah Diet don’t claim to have perfect knowledge of nutrition science, we have been working in this field long enough to guide you into clarity. We are not in the business of getting clicks and selling ads, but in saving lives with clear-cut information and supplements that support detoxification and optimal nutrition.</p>
<p>Take fish oil for example. Just this last year JAMA, the journal of the doctor’s union, the American Medical Association, published an editorial entitled, “Another Nail in the Coffin for Fish Oil.” <a href="https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2679051" target="_blank">(1)</a> It referenced a large review of nearly 78,000 subjects in 10 different studies, whose authors concluded, “…omega-3 fatty acids had no significant association with fatal or nonfatal coronary heart disease or any major vascular events.” <a href="https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamacardiology/fullarticle/2670752" target="_blank">(2)</a> In a <a href="https://shop.myhdiet.com/fish-oil-webinar" target="_blank">recent webinar</a> on fish oil I went back through published research and showed that when omega-3 fats were consumed in sufficient doses it resulted in about a 25 to 30 percent reduction in heart attacks and fatal heart disease. Clearly, the doctors’ union, the AMA, doesn’t want you to know the effectiveness of fish oil and the consistency of the evidence for using it.</p>
<h2><strong>VITAL Study</strong></h2>
<p>Now, two newly published studies extended these heart disease results. In the VITAL study people took 1 gram of EPA+DHA and/or 2,000 IU of vitamin D or a placebo. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa1811403" target="_blank">(3)</a> While the main outcomes seemed to say that there was no effect of fish oil, a closer look revealed something else. It turns out that taking fish oil did have a significant reduction in heart attacks and fatal heart attacks, but not in reducing other signs of heart disease like strokes or death from cardiovascular disease. But when you looked at a combination of intervention procedures for clogged arteries (percutaneous coronary intervention (stent) or CABG (bypass surgery) or death from coronary heart disease, there was a significant reduction in risk due to taking fish oil. But this wasn’t the planned end point for analysis at the beginning of the study, so this wasn’t reported as a major finding. But a 17 percent drop in total coronary artery disease from just 1 gram of EPA+DHA a day is quite significant.</p>
<p>Furthermore, in a sub-analysis in the appendix the research team found that 2 or more cardiovascular risk factors (smoking, diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, parental history of premature myocardial infarction) put African Americans at a much higher risk of having a heart attack. So, for some people even a small amount of fish oil can be very beneficial. All of these results together are a long ways from no effect of fish oil.</p>
<h2><strong>REDUCE-IT Study</strong></h2>
<p>In the other new study, called the REDUCE-IT study, people were given either 4 grams of EPA per day or a placebo and then followed for about 5 years. <a href="https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMoa1812792" target="_blank">(4)</a> While there were some effects seen in the VITAL study, the REDUCE-IT study was a home run for omega-3 fats.</p>
<p>There was a 25% decrease in the occurrence of a major cardiovascular event such as a fatal or non-fatal heart attack or stroke, or stent / bypass surgery or unstable angina. In fact, for all endpoints except death from any cause, there was a 20 to 30 percent significant decrease in events among the subjects taking the EPA. The endpoints studied included fatal or nonfatal myocardial infarction, emergency or urgent revascularization, cardiovascular death, hospitalization for unstable angina, fatal or nonfatal stroke, and death from any cause (See <a href="https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1812792" target="_blank">Figure 4</a> in the original publication.)</p>
<p>Overall, the results are consistent with previous results—about a 25-30% decrease in cardiovascular disease events when fish oil is taken in sufficient amounts. The results have been replicated in different populations, among people taking statins (like in the REDUCE-IT study), on different continents. Fish oil or purified EPA or DHA are beneficial nutrients.</p>
<p>So, what should you do? Take fish oil. Take enough for your specific situation. Most people will get their Omega-3 Index above 8% with 2 grams of EPA and/or DHA per day. This could come from 1 teaspoon of Pharmax Finest Pure Fish Oil or from 2 capsules of Professional Strength DHA. In a head-to-head comparison high dose DHA was more effective than EPA <a href="https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/104/2/280/4668547" target="_blank">(5)</a>, so Professional Strength DHA is a good choice.</p>
<p>Take fish oil and reap all the extra side benefits of omega-3 fats as well—better brain health, better joint health, and better immune system function.</p>
<p>Skip out on fish oil and increase your risk of ill health and an untimely death. Just don’t wait for the media to tell you what to do. They sell controversy, not clarity. The evidence is clear for all who want to see it. Get your fish oil and take it with confidence knowing that you are doing yourself a great favor.</p>
<p><strong>References:</strong></p>
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<li><em>Abbasi J. Another Nail in the Coffin for Fish Oil Supplements. JAMA. 2018 May 8;319(18):1851–2. Available <a href="https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2679051" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</em></li>
<li><em>Aung T, Halsey J, Kromhout D, Gerstein HC, Marchioli R, Tavazzi L, et al. Associations of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplement Use With Cardiovascular Disease Risks: Meta-analysis of 10 Trials Involving 77 917 Individuals. JAMA Cardiol. 2018 Mar 1;3(3):225–34. Available <a href="https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamacardiology/fullarticle/2670752" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</em></li>
<li><em>Manson JE, Cook NR, Lee I-M, Christen W, Bassuk SS, Mora S, et al. Marine n−3 Fatty Acids and Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer. N Engl J Med. 2018 Nov 10;0(0):null. Available <a href="https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa1811403" target="_blank">HERE</a></em></li>
<li><em>Bhatt DL, Steg PG, Miller M, Brinton EA, Jacobson TA, Ketchum SB, et al. Cardiovascular Risk Reduction with Icosapent Ethyl for Hypertriglyceridemia. N Engl J Med. 2018 Nov 10;0(0):null. Available <a href="https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMoa1812792" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</em></li>
<li><em>Allaire J, Couture P, Leclerc M, Charest A, Marin J, Lépine M-C, et al. A randomized, crossover, head-to-head comparison of eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid supplementation to reduce inflammation markers in men and women: the Comparing EPA to DHA (ComparED) Study. Am J Clin Nutr 2016 Aug 1;104(2):280–7. Available <a href="https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/104/2/280/4668547" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</em></li>
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Fish Oil: The Reports of Its Demise Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

Today you will find a guest blog article from our Director of Research, Michael Donaldson, PhD. Please enjoy the wealth of experience and w...

Health Hero Spotlight: Paul Bragg

<p><img alt="the miracle of fasting" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-27824" height="300" sizes="(max-width: 187px) 100vw, 187px" src="https://www.myhdiet.com/healthnews/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/the-miracle-of-fasting-187x300.jpg" srcset="https://www.myhdiet.com/healthnews/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/the-miracle-of-fasting-187x300.jpg 187w, https://www.myhdiet.com/healthnews/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/the-miracle-of-fasting.jpg 564w" width="187" />There’s nothing quite so debilitating as bad health. It drains the body’s energy and can take a real toll on your quality of life. Born on February 6, 1895, Paul Bragg suffered from a terminal disease as a child but still went on to develop a revolutionary approach to overcoming illness and living a long, healthy life. As one of America’s health pioneers, Paul Bragg created the “health brand” we see today in stores, spas, and media.</p>
<h2><strong>Overfed and Undernourished: The American Dilemma</strong></h2>
<p>Malnourishment, a condition many of us associate with starving children in underdeveloped countries, also affects many people who live in countries with thriving economies. By definition, malnourishment means lacking in proper nutrition. This can result from not having enough food. It can also be the case when the foods you eat lack the nutrition your body needs. This distinction was what Paul Bragg dedicated his life to sharing with others.</p>
<p>The <a href="https://www.myhdiet.com/healthnews/rev-malkmus/unfortunate-facts-about-the-standard-american-diet/">Standard American Diet</a> or SAD consists primarily of fatty meats, sugary treats, salty foods, and dairy products. While this may be <em>rich</em> food, it falls well short of providing the types of nutrients the human body needs to stay healthy. These are heavily processed foods, chock-full of bad fats, including animal fats, trans fats, and saturated fats.</p>
<p>A nutritious diet that meets the body’s physical needs is one that contains high-fiber and unrefined complex carbohydrates derived from natural, plant-based foods. This means no processed foods and no harmful fats. After years of depriving the body of vital nutrients, it’s only a matter of time before it starts to break down. As prosperous as the United States may be, rising rates of disease like diabetes, heart disease, and depression demonstrate how malnourished the average American is.</p>
<h2><strong>Paul C. Bragg’s Philosophy on Health & Longevity</strong></h2>
<p>“Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food.” This statement, made by Hippocrates, was often referenced by Paul Bragg. These words formed the basis of his philosophy on health and longevity. Viewing food as medicine, as opposed to a flavor experience or feast, casts the role of mealtimes in a whole new light.</p>
<p>Paul believed the foods we eat every day <a href="https://nutritionfacts.org/video/how-not-to-die">determine how the body will age and whether we will become sickly or remain healthy</a> as we age. In essence, a well-nourished body has all it needs to maintain continued health and defend itself against bacterial and viral threats. Paul viewed food as the only real cure for sickness and disease.</p>
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<h2><strong>From a Sickly Teenager to Abounding Health</strong></h2>
<p>Paul Bragg’s life path paints an extraordinary picture of how healthy nutrition and regular exercise makes the body healthy and keeps it strong. At the age of 16, Paul suffered from a potentially terminal case of tuberculosis. After many failed attempts to find treatment in the U.S., Paul sought help from Dr. August Rollier, a Swiss physician who had a revolutionary take on health and healing. Dr. Rollier placed Paul on a plant-based diet.</p>
<p>From that point, Paul followed a strict diet of whole foods made up of raw fruit and vegetables, along with a consistent exercise regimen. The effects of this lifestyle change not only sent his tuberculosis condition into remission but cured it completely. This change marked the beginning of Paul’s life path of vibrant health. Paul Bragg went on to become an outstanding athlete and continued to engage in a range of sports activities well into his 80s. Paul went on to write several books on the topic of nutrition and also ran lecture circuits around the world. His life is a testament to <a href="https://www.myhdiet.com/healthnews/health-news/nature-vs-nurture-can-proper-nutrition-trump-genetic-weaknesses/">the power of good nutrition</a> in the face of debilitating disease.</p>
<h2><strong>Paul C. Bragg’s Legacy</strong></h2>
<p>Once Paul regained his health, he made a pledge to God to help others discover the <a href="https://youtu.be/Jcdo7rIBYOk">human body’s incredible self-healing abilities when proper nutrition is applied</a>. Mr. Bragg accomplished quite a bit during his lifetime. Here are just a few of his accomplishments:</p>
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<li>Created the “health food” category of foods</li>
<li>Founded the first health food store in the United States</li>
<li>Was the first to promote fresh vegetable juice therapy</li>
<li>Opened the first health spas in the United States</li>
<li>Pioneered the first radio health program</li>
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<h2><strong>It’s as Simple as Eating Right!</strong></h2>
<p>Rather than follow the traditional medical treatments of the times, Paul Bragg used the science of nutrition to overcome terminal disease, and then went on to live a robust, productive life. His life accomplishments are yet another testimony to the benefits of <a href="https://www.myhdiet.com/the-hallelujah-diet-testimonies/">eating a raw plant-based diet</a>. Living a long, disease-free life really is as simple as eating right!</p>
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8 Reasons Why You Should Stock Up on Immune Boosters

<p>A weak immune system makes you susceptible to illness and disease. Fortunately, eating the right foods and stocking up on <a href="https://shop.myhdiet.com/supplements/immune-booster-kit.html/">immune boosters</a> keeps your immune system strong, so it can heal from and ward off disease naturally as God intended it to. The reasons to stock up on immune boosters are endless.</p>
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<h2><strong><em>You’ll Receive Nutrients Your Diet Lacks</em></strong></h2>
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<p>For your immune system to function at maximum capacity, you need the right balance of macronutrients and essential vitamins and minerals. You might not be getting enough of the nutrients your body needs daily, even if you eat healthy because of mineral depletion in soil and nutrient losses during food manufacturing processes. Taking immune-boosting vitamin and mineral supplements helps ensure you’re getting optimal amounts of each essential nutrient, to make up for what your diet may lack.</p>
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<h2><strong><em>Immune Boosters Increase Energy</em></strong></h2>
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<p>When you stock up on immune-boosting supplements rich in vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutrients, chances are you’ll have more energy. Why is this the case? Nutrient deficiencies that <a href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/could-a-vitamin-or-mineral-deficiency-be-behind-your-fatigue">cause fatigue</a> often result from getting too little iron, vitamin B12, other B vitamins, vitamin D, <a href="https://shop.myhdiet.com/supplements/hdiet-probiotics.html/">probiotics</a>, and omega-3s just to name a few. These nutrients are commonly found in <a href="https://www.myhdiet.com/what-is-the-hallelujah-diet-and-why-does-it-work/">Hallelujah Diet</a> immune boosters.</p>
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<h2><strong><em>You’ll Fight Colds and Flu Naturally</em></strong></h2>
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<p>Ever wonder why certain friends and family members rarely get sick, even during cold and flu season? Healthy people have strong immune systems, and you can too with the right diet and supplement regimen. Some immune-boosting supplements containing selenium, vitamin C, vitamin D, and colloidal silver, are specifically designed to help your body <a href="https://shop.myhdiet.com/cold-flu-season-kit.html">fight colds and flu</a> naturally.</p>
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<h2><strong><em>You’ll Achieve Better Brain Health</em></strong></h2>
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<p>Brain health is just as important as your physical health in diseases prevention, as dementia and cognitive decline run rampant in the United States. In fact, Alzheimer’s disease is the <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/leading-causes-of-death.htm">6<sup>th</sup> leading cause of death</a> in the U.S. To lower your risk for mental decline (including memory loss) and maximize brain development in children, try the Hallelujah Diet’s <a href="https://shop.myhdiet.com/brain-power-smoothie-kit.html">brain-boosting supplement kit</a> containing omega-3-rich flax seeds, vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, additional antioxidants, and omega-3 fish oil.</p>
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<h2><strong><em>Your Body Will Heal Faster</em></strong></h2>
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<p>Taking immune boosters means your body will heal faster from viruses, infections, and even injuries. Eating right and increasing your intake of immune-boosting nutrients and supplements enhances your body’s natural ability to heal itself, just like God designed it to.</p>
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<h2><strong><em>You’ll Lower Chronic Disease Risks</em></strong></h2>
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<p>When you have a strong, healthy immune system because of immune-boosting supplements and a mainly vegan, Bible-based <a href="https://www.myhdiet.com/what-is-the-hallelujah-diet-and-why-does-it-work/">Hallelujah Diet</a>, you’ll ward off chronic diseases that make up some of the leading causes of death in the U.S. These include diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and stroke. Because many fruits and vegetables are grown in nutrient-depleted soil, taking immune-boosting supplements rich in antioxidants and other essential vitamins and minerals helps ward off chronic diseases naturally, to improve your qualify of life and life expectancy.</p>
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<h2><strong><em>Natural Healing Means Fewer Medications</em></strong></h2>
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<p>God designed your body to heal from injury and disease naturally, by giving you the strong immune system needed to ward off illness. When you take immune-boosting supplements regularly, along with the Hallelujah Diet, your immune system is at its strongest to keep you disease-free and avoid the need for expensive medications that often cause unpleasant side effects.</p>
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<h2><strong><em>You’ll Save Time and Money</em></strong></h2>
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<p>Taking immune-boosting supplements is a preventive medicine strategy, as it saves you time and money in the long run. That’s because disease, illness, and injury prevention is a cheaper strategy than paying for pricey treatments like medications, diagnostic tests, invasive surgeries, and expensive therapies that can cost a fortune even with insurance. Getting the right nutrition and supplements may even help your body reverse some diseases and disease risk factors, such pre-diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure. You’ll save money on medications and reduce time spent in doctors’ offices.</p>
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<h2><strong>Which Immune-Boosting Supplement Should I Choose?</strong></h2>
<p>The Hallelujah Diet program offers several immune-boosting supplements. The right choice for you depends on your individual needs. You might choose from:</p>
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<li>The <a href="https://shop.myhdiet.com/cold-flu-season-kit.html">cold and flu season kit</a> to ward off seasonal viruses like colds and the flu</li>
<li>The <a href="https://shop.myhdiet.com/super-immune-booster-kit.html">super immune booster</a> kit when you need extra protection from illness and disease</li>
<li>The <a href="https://shop.myhdiet.com/brain-power-smoothie-kit.html">brain power smoothie kit</a> to maintain brain health, enhance brain development in children, and prevent cognitive decline associated with aging</li>
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<p>These and other immune boosters contain the perfect blend of antioxidants and other essential nutrients specifically designed to fight illness and disease naturally, just the way God intended.</p>
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Cashew Butter and Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies

<p>If you’re looking for a holiday cookie to share, try these Cashew Butter and Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies.</p>
<p>Growing up in Ohio, we always made peanut butter and <a href="https://nutritionstripped.com/almond-raspberry-thumbprint-cookies/">thumbprint cookies</a>, it was only a matter of time before a simplified these recipes and attempted to make them with a twist using cashew butter instead.</p>
<p>Inspired by the classic peanut butter cookie made with 3 ingredients, <a href="https://nutritionstripped.com/are-eggs-healthy/">egg</a>, sugar, and peanut butter — and a thumbprint cookie. Except, these cookies use cashew butter for a little bit of different flavor, not as overpowering as peanut butter can be.</p>
<p>In addition to the classic <a href="https://nutritionstripped.com/almond-raspberry-thumbprint-cookies/">peanut butter cookie</a> recipe, we use a little fresh ginger, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg to drive home the holiday flavor. In the center of this healthy thumbprint cookie, is a raspberry jam filling.</p>
<p>You can certainly make the <a href="https://nutritionstripped.com/raspberry-orange-chia-jam-and-peach-chia-jam/">raspberry jam filling</a> homemade, but if you’re looking for some convenience, use your favorite organic raspberry jam. If you’re not a fan of raspberry, swap it out for apricot, strawberry, blackberry, whatever your heart desires!</p>
<p>By the way, if thumbprint cookies aren’t your jam, you can actually make these cookies as is without any filling and they’ll still be delicious.</p>
<p>You can store these Cashew Butter and Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze them individually wrapped in parchment, for one month.</p>
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How Serrapeptase Can Help Reduce Acute Inflammation

<p>Acute inflammation, in any form, can mark the beginnings of a chronic condition when left untreated. Besides the swelling that comes with the occasional bruise or cut, inflammation can take on many different forms in the body. Heart disease, infection, arthritis, and asthma are just a handful of conditions brought on by inflammation. <a href="https://shop.myhdiet.com/serrapeptase.html">Serrapeptase, a natural supplement</a>, offers an effective remedy for supporting the body’s immune response and reducing acute inflammation, so that it doesn’t become chronic.</p>
<h2><strong>Acute Inflammation: The Good and the Bad</strong></h2>
<p>The human body is equipped to take care of itself in many ways, including the healing and repair of damaged tissues. Acute inflammation plays a central role in the body’s self-healing or <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0072482/">immune system response</a>. When a bone, tissue, or tendon experiences trauma (whether by injury or bacterial or viral exposure) inflammation works to protect and heal the affected area.</p>
<p>As a protective response, the pain from acute inflammation causes you to limit any exposure or movement of the area so no further damage occurs.</p>
<p>As a healing mechanism, inflammation creates an environment that prompts the body to send needed oxygen, nutrients, and cell-building materials to rebuild the affected area. In the process, dead and damaged cells are flushed out as tissue recovery takes place. As beneficial as inflammation can be, it doesn’t always work the way it’s supposed to. When acute inflammation can’t protect or repair the damage, chronic inflammation develops. Unlike the acute version, chronic inflammation can bring about harmful, long-term effects.</p>
<h2><strong>Serrapeptase: “The Protein Metabolizer”</strong></h2>
<p><a href="https://shop.myhdiet.com/serrapeptase.html">Serrapeptase is an enzyme supplement</a> that originally was isolated from the silkworm. The silkworm uses this chemical to digest its cocoon. Serrapeptase belongs to the proteolytic class of enzymes, which are known for their ability to break down or metabolize proteins. This amazing enzyme metabolizes many types of proteins, including those that form blood clots, cysts, scar tissue, and arterial plaque. Its protein-metabolizing ability makes for an amazing anti-inflammatory agent.</p>
<p>When tissue damage occurs, the body sends bacteria-killing proteins to the site of injury. The body uses mucus to carry the protein molecules. As the site heals, protein and mucous can accumulate in the area. This accounts for the swelling and inflammation that takes place. Serrapeptase’s protein-metabolizing properties help ease the healing and repair process along.</p>
<h2><strong>Serrapeptase Effects on Acute Inflammation</strong></h2>
<p>Serrapeptase produces both anti-inflammatory and pain-blocking effects through its interactions with the body’s immune system. In effect, its enzyme activity over-stimulates the immune system response, making it work faster. It does this by thinning out the mucous material that gathers at the site of the injury, which enables the fluid to drain quicker. Less fluid allows the bacteria-killing proteins to work more efficiently. Serrapeptase also <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5790697/">metabolizes dead protein materials</a> that accumulate at the site.</p>
<p>As a protective measure, the body secretes pain-inducing chemicals known as bradykinin at the site of an injury. Serrapeptase’s effects help inhibit the release of bradykinin as it works. Ultimately, serrapeptase’s effects work to reduce inflammation and pain symptoms while speeding up the healing the process.</p>
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<h2><strong>Supports the Body’s Self-Healing Processes</strong></h2>
<p>As the body ages, inflammation takes on many different forms and also becomes more prominent. Chronic inflammation starts to develop as harmful materials, such as fat and salt, build up throughout the body. These conditions <a href="https://www.myhdiet.com/healthnews/cancer-news/is-inflammation-the-true-cause-of-heart-attacks-and-strokes/">form the makings for serious medical conditions</a>, such as heart attacks, high blood pressure, and strokes. Serrapeptase’s ability empower the body to reduce inflammation allows the body to focus on healing and rebuilding damaged tissue.</p>
<h2><strong>Serrapeptase Uses</strong></h2>
<p>Serrapeptase’s protein-metabolizing abilities not only clear protein debris from healing tissue but also break down nonliving tissue throughout the body. This includes cysts, blood clots, and arterial plaque. Since pain and inflammation can develop in almost any area of the body, serrapeptase can be used in many different ways. Here are just a few of them:</p>
<ul>
<li>Back pain</li>
<li>Ear, nose, and throat infections</li>
<li>Sprains and torn ligaments</li>
<li>Sore throat</li>
<li>Tension headaches</li>
</ul>
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<h2><strong>Keep in Mind: Product Quality Is Important</strong></h2>
<p>As effective as serrapeptase can be, not all supplement products deliver good results. The milligram-to-unit ratio ultimately determines <a href="https://www.myhdiet.com/healthnews/health-news/top-tips-choose-best-quality-nutritional-supplements/">the quality of the product</a>. This information appears on the label or packaging. The milligram to unit ratio indicates the level of enzyme activity that’s present in the supplement. Enzyme activity is what enables the body to metabolize the drug. A quality brand of serrapeptase will have a bare minimum of 10 milligrams for every 20,000 units or five milligrams for every 10,000 units. At the right ratio levels, you can expect to experience the many benefits that serrapeptase has to offer.</p>
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