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The Many Ways a Bowel Cleanse Can Help Restore Bowel Function

<h2><strong>#1 Relief from Constipation</strong></h2>
<p>Most Americans don’t meet daily fiber recommendations, which puts them at risk of constipation, belly bloat, and unwanted weight gain. Adult men and women should <a href="https://www.ucsfhealth.org/education/increasing_fiber_intake/">aim for at least 25 to 30 grams of fiber daily</a>, but many Americans average about 15 grams of fiber per day. Lack of dietary fiber can leave you feeling constipated and in pain, but fiber cleanse may ease your discomfort.<span id="more-28380"></span></p>
<h2><strong>#2 Healthy Weight Management</strong></h2>
<p>The fiber in bowel cleanse powder helps you achieve or maintain a healthy weight, as fiber fills you up but your body doesn’t digest or absorb fiber calories. If you’re struggling with your weight or you feel hungry all the time, consider bowel cleanse powder rich in fiber-rich psyllium and flax seeds. Achieving a healthy body weight lowers your risk of numerous chronic health conditions, including digestive and other forms of cancer.</p>
<h2><strong>#3 Enhanced Detoxification</strong></h2>
<p>Along with the help of your kidneys and liver, your colon eliminates toxins from your body. These toxins can get into your digestive tract through foods, dirty air, or other environmental factors. Bowel cleanses enhance optimal bowel function to ensure timely toxin elimination from your body, so you can look and feel your best.</p>
<p><img alt="detox lettering with grass background" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-28382" height="293" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" src="https://www.myhdiet.com/healthnews/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/detox-lettering-with-grass-background.jpg" srcset="https://www.myhdiet.com/healthnews/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/detox-lettering-with-grass-background.jpg 500w, https://www.myhdiet.com/healthnews/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/detox-lettering-with-grass-background-300x176.jpg 300w" width="500" /></p>
<h2><strong>#4 A Cleaner, Healthier Colon</strong></h2>
<p>Undigested fatty foods, chemicals, and dirt from processed foods, and ingesting impure drinking water can take a toll on your digestive health. Lingering toxins and waste within your colon can negatively impact your brain, nervous system, lymphatic system, and blood—and clog veins, arteries, and other important structures and body systems. Colon cleansing helps you achieve and maintain a healthier, cleaner colon.</p>
<h2><strong>#5 More Normal Bowel Movements</strong></h2>
<p>Whether you suffer from constipation, diarrhea, or irregular bowel movements, a fiber-rich bowel cleanse can help. The fiber in colon cleanse powder helps increase the size and weight of your stool, keeps it at a soft consistency, makes bulky stools easier to pass, and helps solidify loose, watery stools. It also boosts your chance of normal, more regular <a href="https://www.umass.edu/mycenter/documents/bb/poop.pdf">bowel movements that happen an average of about one time per day</a> in many adults. Though an optimal number is 2 to 3 times daily.</p>
<h2><strong>#6 Lower Cholesterol</strong></h2>
<p>Soluble fiber in colon cleanse supplements helps lower your risk of high cholesterol and may <a href="https://www.ucsfhealth.org/education/increasing_fiber_intake/">help reduce high blood cholesterol</a>, according to the University of California San Francisco. Ask your doctor about fiber supplementation in addition to eating a high-fiber diet rich in fruits and vegetables, to lower blood cholesterol naturally without the need for medications.</p>
<h2><strong>#7 Better Emotional Health</strong></h2>
<p>Believe it or not, your brain and digestive tract, or your gut, are closely connected. Psychological conditions like stress, depression, and anxiety can trigger unpleasant symptoms within your gut as your GI tract is sensitive to emotions. On the other hand, <a href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/the-gut-brain-connection">Harvard Health Publishing suggests that your intestines also send signals to your brain</a>, and intestinal distress can lead to anxiety, stress, and depression.</p>
<p><img alt="woman using glucometer at home" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-28383" height="332" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" src="https://www.myhdiet.com/healthnews/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/woman-using-glucometer-at-home.jpg" srcset="https://www.myhdiet.com/healthnews/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/woman-using-glucometer-at-home.jpg 500w, https://www.myhdiet.com/healthnews/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/woman-using-glucometer-at-home-300x199.jpg 300w, https://www.myhdiet.com/healthnews/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/woman-using-glucometer-at-home-310x205.jpg 310w" width="500" /></p>
<h2><strong>#8 Better Blood Sugar Control</strong></h2>
<p>Fiber, especially from flaxseeds found in the Hallelujah Diet fiber cleanse powder, is associated with better blood sugar control—specifically in people with diabetes. <a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/fiber/art-20043983">Mayo Clinic suggests that insoluble fiber may lower your risk of developing type 2 diabetes</a>.</p>
<h2><strong>#9 Fewer Harmful Parasites</strong></h2>
<p>Just as probiotics, or good bacteria, live within your digestive tract, harmful bacteria can linger in your colon as well. Fiber cleans powder contains herbs that regulate your bowel and expel harmful parasites that cause intestinal discomfort.</p>
<h2><strong>#10 Less Belly Pain and Bloating</strong></h2>
<p>You might experience relief from belly pain and bloating due to constipation after finishing a bowel cleanse treatment. Once built-up fecal material is excreted after a colon cleanse, you may look and feel better and notice a slimmer, trimmer midsection as a result.</p>
<h2><strong>How to Safely Complete a Bowel Cleanse</strong></h2>
<p>Use fiber cleanse as directed during the first two or three months <a href="https://www.myhdiet.com/what-is-the-hallelujah-diet-and-why-does-it-work/">of the Hallelujah Diet, as a bowel cleanse isn’t recommended for constant long-term use</a>. Be sure to drink lots of water when taking fiber-rich colon cleanse supplements. After two to three months (or sooner if optimal bowel function is achieved), switch to ground flax seed supplements or B-Flax-D, which are better suited for long-term use, so you can continuously reap fiber’s GI health benefits.</p>
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Is the Standard American Diet Safe for Pregnant Women?

<p>Unfortunately, <a href="https://www.myhdiet.com/healthnews/rev-malkmus/unfortunate-facts-about-the-standard-american-diet/">the Standard American Diet</a>, or SAD, isn’t necessarily healthy or safe for pregnant women. A wholesome, natural, plant-based diet God intended for you is one that lowers your risk of disease and unpleasant side effects like pain, fatigue, and depression. Cleaning up your diet before, during, and after pregnancy increases the chance that you and your developing baby will stay healthy.<span id="more-28354"></span></p>
<h2><strong>What Is the Standard American Diet?</strong></h2>
<p>The SAD diet contains the following unhealthy foods and ingredients:</p>
<ul>
<li>Red and processed meats</li>
<li>Other processed foods</li>
<li>Refined grains</li>
<li>Fast foods</li>
<li>Fried foods</li>
<li>Saturated animal fats</li>
<li>High-sodium foods</li>
<li>Sweets, sugary drinks, and other added sugars</li>
<li>Preservatives</li>
<li>Hormones</li>
<li>Antibiotics</li>
</ul>
<p>While the standard American diet is usually high in calories, it lacks enough fiber, whole plant foods, and essential vitamins and minerals you and your baby need to function and develop properly.</p>
<h2><strong>Why Is the Standard American Diet Unsafe During Pregnancy?</strong></h2>
<p>There are numerous reasons the SAD diet isn’t the best choice for you and your baby during pregnancy. It increases your risk of:</p>
<ul>
<li>Diabetes</li>
<li>High blood pressure</li>
<li>High cholesterol</li>
<li>Heart disease and stroke</li>
<li>Obesity</li>
<li>Depression</li>
<li>Digestive problems</li>
<li>Certain cancers</li>
<li>Gum disease</li>
<li>Osteoporosis</li>
</ul>
<p>Additionally, the standard American diet puts you and your baby at risk of nutrient deficiencies, poor or excessive growth, and delayed development. It increases the chance of having a miscarriage or stillbirth and can make getting pregnant difficult. Eating a SAD diet also affects the quality and quantity of breastmilk after your baby is born.</p>
<h2><strong>Pregnancy Diet Recommendations</strong></h2>
<p><img alt="healthy food assortment" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-28356" height="281" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" src="https://www.myhdiet.com/healthnews/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/healthy-food-assortment.jpg" srcset="https://www.myhdiet.com/healthnews/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/healthy-food-assortment.jpg 500w, https://www.myhdiet.com/healthnews/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/healthy-food-assortment-300x169.jpg 300w" width="500" /></p>
<p>Before, during, and after pregnancy, it’s important to eat right, get regular exercise, and give up unhealthy habits—such as smoking, drinking, and taking certain medications—to optimize the health and well-being of your developing baby. Consider the following healthy eating habits while pregnant:</p>
<h3><strong><em>Upgrade Your Prenatal Supplement</em></strong></h3>
<p>Skip the department store prenatal vitamin. Instead we recommend BarleyMax in large quantities along with B12 / B6 / Folate, Nascent Iodine and Magnesium Complex. Drink 8 to 16 ounces of fresh vegetable juice every day. This is better health insurance for you and your baby than a prenatal vitamin.</p>
<h3><strong><em>Increase Protein Intake</em></strong></h3>
<p>Eat at least 71 grams of protein daily during pregnancy and while nursing, as recommended by the <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK56068/table/summarytables.t4/?report=objectonly">Institute of Medicine</a>. Nutritious protein foods for pregnant women include legumes, , nuts, seeds, nut butters, leafy greens, and plant milks.</p>
<h3><strong><em>Take an Omega-3 DHA/EPA Supplement</em></strong></h3>
<p>Consume at least 500 milligrams daily, but probably more like 1,000 mg of omega-3s EPA plus DHA, including at least 300 milligrams of DHA daily during pregnancy and while breastfeeding as recommended by the <a href="http://americanpregnancy.org/pregnancy-health/omega-3-fatty-acids-faqs/">American Pregnancy Association</a>. Take dietary supplements to help meet this recommendation. Consider a high quality fish oil  rich in DHA or a high potency DHA supplement.</p>
<h3><strong><em>Choose a Variety of Plant Foods</em></strong></h3>
<p>Fill half of each plate with fresh fruits and vegetables as recommended by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (<a href="https://www.choosemyplate.gov/">USDA</a>). Choose a variety of raw fruits and vegetables each day. Avoid canned fruits and veggies when possible. Fill half of each plate with fiber-rich whole grains, protein-rich foods, and heart-healthy fats. Choose mainly plant proteins and organic whole grains, such as:</p>
<ul>
<li>Quinoa</li>
<li>Brown rice</li>
<li>Beans</li>
<li>Oatmeal</li>
<li>Millet</li>
<li>Lentils</li>
</ul>
<p>Examples of healthy fats are unrefined oils, avocados, olives, nuts, seeds, and nut butters.</p>
<h3><strong><em>Eat Magnesium-Rich Vegetables, Nuts and Legumes</em></strong></h3>
<p>Lack of magnesium is the number one cause of pre-eclampsia and pre-term births. We recommend daily vegetable juice, leafy greens, almonds and legumes to help meet your daily need for magnesium.  Consider taking a high quality bio-available magnesium supplement as well.</p>
<h3><strong><em>Avoid Fish</em></strong></h3>
<p>Mercury is a neurotoxin that can harm you and your developing baby when eaten in excess, and certain types of fish contain large amounts of this and other toxins from our contaminated oceans.</p>
<h3><strong><em>Say No to Red and Processed Meats</em></strong></h3>
<p>Always avoid processed meats, and steer clear of red meat when possible before, during, and after pregnancy. An agency of the <a href="https://www.cancer.org/latest-news/world-health-organization-says-processed-meat-causes-cancer.html">World Health Organization</a> classifies processed meat as cancer-causing, and red meat (pork, beef, goat, and lamb) as a food that probably causes certain cancers. Steer clear of bacon, hot dogs, deli meats, ham, sausage, and other highly processed meats.</p>
<h3><strong><em>Avoid Sugary Drinks and Alcohol</em></strong></h3>
<p>Water, plant milks, and fresh vegetable juices are the best drink choices when you’re pregnant. Steer clear of sugary drinks like soda that provide calories but few or no essential nutrients. <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/fasd/alcohol-use.html">Avoid alcohol entirely</a>, as it can cause health problems, physical abnormalities, and developmental delays in babies.</p>
<h3><strong><em>Avoid Refined Grains and Sweets</em></strong></h3>
<p>Like sugary drinks, sweets and refined grains—such as white bread and white rice—add calories but lack fiber and other essential nutrients you and your baby require for a healthy pregnancy.</p>
<h3><strong><em>Say No to Animal Fats and Fried Foods</em></strong></h3>
<p>To keep your heart healthy and disease risks low, replace trans fats, fried foods, and saturated animal fats—including butter, full-fat dairy foods, and high-fat meats—with nutritious plant-based alternatives.</p>
<h2><strong>Eating for Two</strong></h2>
<p><img alt="closeup pregnant womans stomach" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-28357" height="325" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" src="https://www.myhdiet.com/healthnews/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/closeup-pregnant-womans-stomach.jpg" srcset="https://www.myhdiet.com/healthnews/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/closeup-pregnant-womans-stomach.jpg 500w, https://www.myhdiet.com/healthnews/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/closeup-pregnant-womans-stomach-300x195.jpg 300w" width="500" /></p>
<p>Eating for two and keeping yourself and your baby healthy involves:</p>
<ul>
<li>Choosing primarily a plant-based diet</li>
<li>Steering clear of the standard American diet</li>
<li>Taking <a href="https://www.myhdiet.com/hallelujah-diet-supplements-2/">Hallelujah Diet supplements</a> as needed to prevent deficiencies</li>
</ul>
<p>If you’re breastfeeding, continue eating a healthy pregnancy diet to maximize the nutritional content of your milk.</p>
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Baked Raspberry Porridge

<p>If you like oatmeal, you’ll love this simple Baked Raspberry Porridge.</p>
<p>I just started baking my oatmeal in batches during my weekly <a href="https://nutritionstripped.com/healthy-meal-prep/">meal prep</a> and I’m pretty happy about it. I think you’ll love this Baked Raspberry Porridge that can be made with a variety of fruits, nuts, and even different grains.</p>
<p>Baking your oatmeal might save you a lot of time, effort, and the result will be delicious!</p>
<p>If you don’t love raspberries, you can use whatever fruit you enjoy from fresh blueberries, mango, pineapple, banana, cherries, apples, the list goes on. In addition to the variety of using whatever fruit you love and have on hand, you can also use frozen.</p>
<p>Frozen fruit is often more <a href="https://nutritionstripped.com/healthy-eating-budget/">affordable</a>, easy to get your hands on, and even easier to keep stocked in your freezer for a quick recipe to make on your meal prep day. A win-win.</p>
<p>I’ve been making varieties of this baked porridge for the past month because it’s so easy to toss in the oven alongside sweet potatoes, tofu, veggies, etc. on my meal prep day.</p>
<p>It also makes several servings, between 4-6 depending on your unique portion needs, and tastes just as delicious heated up as a leftover as it does straight out of the oven.</p>
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Gym Prep 101: The Best Vitamins for Your Workout Routine

<p>As beneficial as regular exercise can be to your health, the body does go through added wear and tear in the process. Under these conditions, additional nutritional support becomes necessary for two reasons: to avoid injury and to support the body’s repair and rebuilding processes. The best vitamins for your workout affect the bodily processes most in need of additional support, such as those responsible for energy production and cell growth.<span id="more-28323"></span></p>
<p>Vitamins, in general, strengthen the body’s systems on a cellular level by <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2129136/">regulating the metabolic or chemical processes</a> that keep the body’s cells working as they should. When it comes to quality vitamins, the bio-identical vitamins are the clear choice. Bio-active vitamins are in the exact form required by the body without undergoing enzymatic transformations before they can be used.</p>
<p>The human body is designed to absorb and utilize the natural ingredients in bio-active vitamins much like it’s able to derive nutritional value from natural, whole foods. Read on to see <a href="https://shop.myhdiet.com/supplements/vitamins.html/">which bio-active vitamins offer the best health benefits</a> for your workout routines.</p>
<h2><strong>Best Vitamins for Workouts</strong></h2>
<h3><strong><em>Probiotics</em></strong></h3>
<p>Working out, in and of itself, has a positive impact on gut health by increasing the number of good vs. bad bacteria in the digestive tract. Good bacteria produce a range of health benefits, including:</p>
<ul>
<li>Anti-inflammatory effects</li>
<li>Strengthening the immune system</li>
<li>Supporting healthy digestion and nutrient absorption</li>
</ul>
<p><a href="https://shop.myhdiet.com/professional-strength-probiotics.html">Probiotics are made up of living microorganisms</a> that help increase the number of good bacteria in your gut. Taking a probiotic supplement provides additional support for a body that works out on a regular basis. As one of the best dietary supplements, probiotics can help reduce muscle inflammation, which enables muscles to benefit more from your workouts.</p>
<h3><strong><em><img alt="coenzyme-q10-graphic" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-28332" height="196" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.myhdiet.com/healthnews/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/coenzyme-q10-graphic-300x196.jpg" srcset="https://www.myhdiet.com/healthnews/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/coenzyme-q10-graphic-300x196.jpg 300w, https://www.myhdiet.com/healthnews/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/coenzyme-q10-graphic.jpg 500w" width="300" />Coenzyme Q10</em></strong></h3>
<p>Coenzyme Q10 or CoQ10 plays a critical role in energy production within every cell of the body. Found in the mitochondria, CoQ10 assists in the manufacture of ATP, the energy molecule that fuels cells. This means you’ll have more available energy for your workout routine.</p>
<p>What makes CoQ10 one of the best vitamins is its ability to impact cell health in more ways than one. CoQ10 helps regulate inflammation on a cell-by-cell basis, which bodes well for muscles engaging in strenuous activity. It also <a href="https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/dietary-factors/coenzyme-Q10">delivers antioxidant effects</a>, protecting cells from free radical damage while clearing out waste materials.</p>
<h3><strong><em>Vitamin C</em></strong></h3>
<p>Vitamin C offers an all-around grab-bag of health benefits, making it one of the best vitamins for workout enthusiasts. Vitamin C has antioxidant properties that prevent free radical materials from damaging the body’s cells. Free radicals are by-products that form when cells convert food into energy.  Since muscle exertion during workouts burns energy, healthy levels of vitamin C can prevent these harmful materials from building up in the cells.</p>
<p>Vitamin C also assists in the repair and rebuilding of cells and tissues, such as muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Repair and rebuilding processes are necessary for improved strength and performance. In effect, healthy levels of vitamin C allow the body to reap the full benefits from exercise.</p>
<h3><strong><em>B-Vitamins</em></strong></h3>
<p>Like vitamin C, the B-vitamins take part in a number of essential bodily functions on both a cellular and system level. B-vitamins also play a central role in helping the body convert food to energy. If you’re feeling low on energy when working out, or in general, there’s a good chance you’re deficient in one or more B-vitamins.</p>
<p>While there are, in fact, eight B vitamins in total, three, in particular, can supercharge your workout routines. These <a href="https://shop.myhdiet.com/b12-b6-folate.html">three B-vitamins are B12, B6, and folate</a> , also known as B9. Some people have a genetic disposition that makes it harder for them to utilize B vitamins. These people especially benefit from bio-active methylated forms of B12, B6, and folate.</p>
<p><strong>Vitamin B12</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Promotes cell building processes, including those for the cells that line the digestive tract, blood cells, and skin cells</li>
<li>Aids in eliminating toxins from the body</li>
<li>Helps prevent chronic inflammation</li>
<li>Supports neurotransmitter production, which helps enhance your mood and energy levels</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Vitamin B6</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Plays a crucial role within the Methyl Cycle, which is where cells extract nutrients from food to make energy</li>
<li>Promotes fat and protein metabolism processes</li>
<li>Supports immune system functioning, especially for older adults</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Vitamin B9 or Folate</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Plays an active role in helping cells manufacture DNA materials</li>
<li>Ensures the Methyl Cycle (responsible for energy production) runs efficiently</li>
<li>Supports cell-building processes</li>
</ul>
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<p>As crucial as vitamins can be in supporting your workout routine, a healthy diet is the foundation for good health and vitality.  Like the natural whole-food ingredients that make up organic vitamins, <a href="https://myhdiet.com/">a natural plant-based diet</a> provides the quality of nutrients the body needs for optimal health.</p>
<p>If you combine a plant-based diet plan with the best vitamins for working out, the body has all the tools it needs to function at its best for many years to come.</p>
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Diabetes Prevention 101: How Our Diabetes Kit Can Help Reduce Your Risk

<p>It takes just one conversation with a friend who has received a prediabetes diagnosis from their doctor to grab your attention. Apart from the scary blood chemistry and blood pressure results from their doctor, they have also been battling <a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/diabetes/symptoms-causes/syc-20371444">some of the classic conditions</a> associated with diabetes: weight gain, not getting enough exercise, poor sleep, bad food choices … the list goes on.<span id="more-28308"></span></p>
<h2><strong>The Wakeup Call</strong></h2>
<p>Diabetes Expert <a href="https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/articles-and-answers/ask-the-expert/diabetes-answers-from-diabetes-expert-dr-rita-kalyani">Dr. Rita Kalyani describes diabetes as</a> “a serious disease that occurs when the body cannot maintain normal levels of glucose, an important energy source.” While doctors may have simple ways to describe diabetes, the decisions those affected are forced to make are not that simple.</p>
<p><img alt="woman eating healthy food poolside" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-28318" height="334" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" src="https://www.myhdiet.com/healthnews/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/woman-eating-healthy-food-poolside.jpg" srcset="https://www.myhdiet.com/healthnews/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/woman-eating-healthy-food-poolside.jpg 500w, https://www.myhdiet.com/healthnews/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/woman-eating-healthy-food-poolside-300x200.jpg 300w" width="500" /></p>
<h2><strong>Lifestyle Choices, Diet and Supplementation</strong></h2>
<p>By adhering to the basic healthy lifestyle choices listed below <a href="https://shop.myhdiet.com/diabetes-monthly-maintenance-kit.html">and subscribing to the Hallelujah Diet<img alt="™" class="wp-smiley" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.4/72x72/2122.png" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Diabetes Monthly Rebuilding Diabetes Kit</a>, diabetes can be controlled and even prevented from occurring in the first place.</p>
<ul>
<li>Lose excess body fat</li>
<li>Follow a plant-based, whole-food diet</li>
<li>Drink fresh vegetable juice and water</li>
<li>Engage in activity throughout the day</li>
<li>Stress less, Phil 4:6</li>
<li>Sleep well, Psalm 127:2</li>
<li>Work with a nutritionally-minded doctor</li>
</ul>
<p>While many conventional diabetes diets rely on meat or grains as the primary calorie source, these have serious drawbacks. This is especially true for people with the disease or predisposed to diabetes. Instead, consciously choosing high-nutrient, low glycemic load (GL) foods not only helps prevent diabetes in the first place but <a href="https://www.diabetesfreelife.org/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAmuHhBRD0ARIsAFWyPwhvX3ufgU_RuE9o0gtV_6RDLOJdXC_GCH-Jj5FzsBi_XiJyic2TuZYaAoCmEALw_wcB">might even lead to its reversal</a>.</p>
<p><img alt="assortment of produce on counter" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-28319" height="334" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" src="https://www.myhdiet.com/healthnews/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/assortment-of-produce-on-counter.jpg" srcset="https://www.myhdiet.com/healthnews/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/assortment-of-produce-on-counter.jpg 500w, https://www.myhdiet.com/healthnews/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/assortment-of-produce-on-counter-300x200.jpg 300w" width="500" /></p>
<h3><strong><em>Diabetes Monthly Rebuilding Kit</em></strong></h3>
<p>The Hallelujah Diet<img alt="™" class="wp-smiley" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.4/72x72/2122.png" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <a href="https://shop.myhdiet.com/diabetes-monthly-maintenance-kit.html">Diabetes Monthly Rebuilding Kit includes</a> the fundamental supplements that accompany the primary Hallelujah Diet but replaces Fiber Cleanse with B-Flax-D. Each monthly kit includes:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong><em>BarleyMax 4.2oz,</em></strong> made from the juice of gluten-free, young barley and alfalfa leaves harvested at the peak of nutrition.</li>
<li><strong><em>B-Flax-D,</em></strong> which is a premium fiber source that plays an essential role in a well-balanced and plant-based food diet.</li>
<li><strong><em>Digestive Enzymes</em></strong>, a supplement that contains live enzymes that help improve poor digestion and the absorption of nutrients from the foods we eat. These living enzymes help your body break down and absorb nutrients to ensure you get maximum nutrition and disease protection from your food.</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong><em>Your Next Steps</em></strong></h3>
<p>To reduce your risk of contracting diabetes, make sure you not only start using The Hallelujah Diet<img alt="™" class="wp-smiley" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.4/72x72/2122.png" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Diabetes Monthly Rebuilding Kit but also <a href="https://foodrevolution.org/blog/how-to-eat-to-prevent-diabetes/">incorporate the items</a> listed below into your diet.</p>
<ul>
<li>Green Vegetables: Nutrient-dense green vegetables—leafy greens, cruciferous vegetables, and other green vegetables—are the most important foods to focus on for diabetes prevention and reversal.</li>
<li>Non-Starchy Vegetables: Non-green, non-starchy vegetables like mushrooms, onions, garlic, eggplant, and peppers are essential components of a diabetes prevention (or diabetes reversal) diet.</li>
<li>Beans: Lentils, beans, and other legumes are low in glycemic load and the ideal carbohydrate source.</li>
<li>Nuts and Seeds: Low in glycemic load, these promote weight loss and have anti-inflammatory effects that may prevent the development of insulin resistance.</li>
<li>Fresh Fruit: Rich in fiber and antioxidants, fruit is a nutrient-dense choice for satisfying sweet cravings.</li>
</ul>
<p>Moreover, while you’re at it, be sure to avoid the foods listed below. These elevate blood sugar, reduce insulin sensitivity, increase type 2 diabetes risk and, ironically, are the foods that are most commonly found in the Standard American Diet (SAD.)</p>
<ul>
<li>Added Sugars: These cause dangerously high spikes in blood glucose—primarily refined foods such as sugar-sweetened beverages, devoid of fiber to slow the absorption of glucose into the blood.</li>
<li>Refined Grains: Refined carbohydrates such as white rice, white pasta, and white bread are missing the fiber from the original grain, so they raise blood glucose higher and faster than their intact, unprocessed counterparts.</li>
<li>Fried Foods: Potato chips, French fries, doughnuts, and other fried starches start with a high-glycemic food, and then pile on a significant number of low-nutrient calories in the form of oil.</li>
<li>Trans Fats: Contained in margarine, shortening, fast food, processed baked goods, these fats accelerate cardiovascular disease.</li>
<li>Red and Processed Meats: Several studies have now confirmed that a high intake of meat increases the risk of diabetes.</li>
<li>Whole Eggs: Eating five eggs/week or more has been associated with an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes.</li>
</ul>
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How To Make Your Home A Health Sanctuary

<p>Learning how to make your home a health sanctuary can include stocking the kitchen, to great air quality.</p>
<p>This article brings in some facts about creating a home more conducive to health and is also a way for me to answer so many personal questions I’ve had about this topic. For the past several years I’ve intentionally put systems in place where our home feels more like a place of rest, retreat and solitude from my full schedule.</p>
<p>I’m incredibly impacted by the atmosphere of my surroundings — from the sight, scent, air quality, organization, etc. all of it impacts my ability to either fully relax or focus, depending on the space I’m in.</p>
<p>Do you feel the same way? If so, these tips to creating a space that’s more supportive of your self-care and health will help.</p>
<h3>How The Home Can Support Your Health</h3>
<p>Just as we’re mindful and aware of food items we put into our body, the same should be said about the air we breathe, the cleaning supplies we use in our home and everything else that surrounds us.</p>
<p>Things that make our space feel more like a health sanctuary or a space that supports my overall wellbeing is a mix of items and actions.</p>
<p>I’m mindful of the energy I bring into my home — as in checking myself if I’m particularly stressed or anxious — that way, what’s coming into our space is more aligned with how I would like to feel.</p>
<p>Engaging in activities that you love are also key to making it feel like a retreat away from all of the stimulation and distractions of daily life. For me, this looks like cooking, journaling, meditating, practicing yoga, reading, spending quality time with my husband, hanging out with friends, tidying, painting/artwork, watching movies, anything that brings me joy.</p>
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<h3>How To Make Your Home A Health Sanctuary</h3>
<h4>Kitchen</h4>
<p>We have many resources on how to stock and organize your kitchen, food safety, and how to best utilize your space from these articles and our programs.</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://nutritionstripped.com/how-to-organize-your-kitchen/">How to Organize Your Kitchen</a></li>
<li><a href="https://nutritionstripped.com/pantry-organization-like-a-pro/">DIY Pantry Organization </a></li>
<li><a href="https://nutritionstripped.com/meal-planning-food-safety/">Food Safety</a></li>
<li><a href="https://nutritionstripped.com/enjoy-your-kitchen-more/">How To Enjoy Your Kitchen</a></li>
<li><a href="https://nutritionstripped.com/healthy-organized-stocked-fridge/">What’s In My Fridge </a></li>
</ul>
<h4>The Vibe</h4>
<p>Understandably many don’t have access to buy completely new furniture, a home of our dreams or to get everything on our wish list at any given time, but we can take a lot of action that can impact the overall mood and vibe of the home.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Natural Lighting:</strong> If you have a lot of natural light then utilize it! Natural light can be so peaceful, not to mention more economical versus having lights on all day. After sunset, we typically turn off all blue lights and switch over to beeswax candles (which seems quite primitive but amazing and cozy!). Or we turn on <a href="https://amzn.to/2tfyHql">sea salt lamps</a> which are a beautiful amber warm color which is more conducive to relaxation.</li>
<li><strong>Plants</strong> and nature elements: plants not only can improve the air quality, but they also bring a sense of nature and earth into your home which can be grounding and bring a little extra <a href="https://nutritionstripped.com/what-is-hygge/">hygge</a> to your space. (<a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3230460/">4</a>)</li>
<li><strong>Scent</strong>: as much as I love all the fancy candles, with my <a href="https://nutritionstripped.com/the-connection-between-migraines-and-diet/">migraine</a> history most candles and strong scents like perfumes can easily be a trigger so we opt for essential oils. Regardless of migraines, most candles contain hundreds of chemicals that can be irritating to our health over time so opt for a simple essential oil blend which is also more economical in the end. (<a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25588193">1</a>) (<a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3018511/">2</a>) Also try burning palo santo, or organic incense.</li>
<li><strong>Cozy</strong>: the element of cozy can be fluffy blankets, your favorite pillows, a great soft rug, or maybe your favorite cozy sweatshirt. There are so many individual preferences for what defines “cozy” so adding more of those elements in your home can help you feel more relaxed and at ease.</li>
<li><strong>Declutter</strong>: if you haven’t heard of the KonMari method, try that one out! It’s been the most effective method for our home in clearing out the clutter, keeping it minimal, and only bringing in things into our home that we love and that bring us happiness. Not only that, the air feels different in your home when you’re able to declutter and get rid of the things by either donating, selling or giving away to a friend.</li>
<li><strong>Special space:</strong> is there a special space in your home you can completely dedicate to you? If so, make that space (i.e. a room or a spot in one room) all about the things that make you feel great, bring joy, and help you feel at ease.</li>
<li><strong>Beauty</strong>: are there pieces of artwork, sculptures, family photos, drawings from your kids that light you up? Hang them around your space to be surrounded visually by things that cultivate love and beauty as defined by you. For me, that includes all of the above and I really enjoy interior design and style so having a beautiful space (by my definition) is important for how I feel when I’m relaxing.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Air Quality</h4>
<p>You would think that the cleanest air we breathe is at our home, right? For the majority of us, our homes and offices or places of work can actually contribute to worse air quality than outside.</p>
<p>Did you know that the average American spends about <a href="http://www.bls.gov/tus/charts/">8.7 hours</a> a day inside their house, which is just based off sleeping and household activities? That’s about 70 hours a week we may potentially be in contact with harmful chemicals, toxins, mold, etc. that might be hanging out in your home.</p>
<p>Unless you live in the mountains or far removed from city life (our goals for 2019!), it’s important that the air quality in your home is as clean as possible. Not to mention having cleaner air can help those who suffer from allergies.</p>
<ul>
<li>Air Filter: I’ve been using air filters for over 10 years in my homes and the one that I recently switched to has been the best, called an <a href="https://www.intellipure.com/">Intellipure</a>. I’ve also used and recommended <a href="https://amzn.to/2tbcR7B">this HEPA filter</a>.</li>
<li>Be sure to change your air filters in your home HVAC unit or if you use portable AC / heat units be sure you’re changing the air filters regularly.</li>
<li>Having plants in your home can not only give off my oxygen but also can clean your home. The top <a href="http://www.rodalesorganiclife.com/garden/7-plants-purify-indoor-air">plants</a> said to give off better air quality are spider plant, dracaena, ficus, peace lily, snake plant, boston fern, bamboo, and aloe. (3)</li>
</ul>
<h4>Sleep</h4>
<p>Remember the statistic about most of us spending 70 hours a week at our home, including sleep?</p>
<p>For example, if you sleep 8 hours a night, that’s roughly 56 hours a week just sleeping let alone getting ready for bed or in the morning. Why not maximize your health during that time?</p>
<p>Here are a couple resources to keep in mind with a healthier sleep:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.avocadogreenmattress.com/">Avocado Mattress</a> or another organic mattress company you enjoy. Mattresses typically have chemicals such as flame retardants and formaldehyde. (<a href="https://www.consumerreports.org/mattresses/organic-mattress-labels-you-can-trust/">6)</a></li>
<li>Organic cotton or linen bedding</li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/2WRaLHt">Organic silk pillowcases</a> and/or eye masks</li>
<li>Make your own DIY sleep spray with lavender essential oil</li>
</ul>
<h4><span style="line-height: 1.5;">Consider Natural Cleaners</span></h4>
<p>Not only do natural cleaners work, but they contain less (if any) chemicals in them while helping us protect the environment, reduce costs in the long-term, and can smell great without causing any headaches for those sensitive.</p>
<p>Note that some natural cleaners haven’t been shown to effectively disinfect or kill harmful bacteria and potential viruses so use these in context.</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008MOK95W/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B008MOK95W&linkCode=as2&tag=nutritstripp-20&linkId=CO7OBJI656ETTZF6">Castile soap</a>: I love using this for a multi-purpose cleaner and it doesn’t hurt that it’s actually a body wash too.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002SKVZIQ/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B002SKVZIQ&linkCode=as2&tag=nutritstripp-20&linkId=FDOZQGZMUNIANWBG">Baking soda</a>: Baking soda is great for neutralizing odors and when mixed with vinegar created a bubbly cleaning solution (always test small areas before going all in).</li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000RO08L0/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000RO08L0&linkCode=as2&tag=nutritstripp-20&linkId=7OXIYUMIELUFVBXK">Vinegar</a>: because of its acidic nature it removes grease, grime, and any build up. Because of the strong smell, try adding in a couple drops of orange or lemon essential oil and it’ll smell much better.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004O276EI/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B004O276EI&linkCode=as2&tag=nutritstripp-20&linkId=PI3HU2RD5ZQBXPPU">Orange essential oil:</a> great for keeping bugs and ants off kitchen countertops and also has a bright smell. I mix this with water or vinegar for a multi-surface cleaner and wipe off with a cloth.</li>
<li>Lemon juice: smells amazing and is great for polishing and cleaning up stains. I use this in my kitchen sink all the time and put it down the disposal to help clean the blades while making it smell nice.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EZRY7YY/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00EZRY7YY&linkCode=as2&tag=nutritstripp-20&linkId=LK4QZZC5XLBBQ3JO">Microfiber cloths</a> are great for catching small dust particles and they’re washable.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YBDETR2/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00YBDETR2&linkCode=as2&tag=nutritstripp-20&linkId=IKS4XCSMAPIQ34HC">Spray bottles</a> for making your own DIY house cleaners (with labels to make sure you know what those bottles contain and if there are any special instructions to note).</li>
<li>Try using a swiffer at home but instead of purchasing the pads, use <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005HGEA1W/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B005HGEA1W&linkCode=as2&tag=nutritstripp-20&linkId=753MOQG7LJ5E7OEA">these microfiber mats</a>. You can cut them into 8 pieces that fit the pad giving you washable and reusable pads for cleaning or polishing the floors.</li>
<li>Be sure to wash the filters in your vacuums or replace them regularly, ideally use vacuums with a builtin hepa filter.</li>
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<p>Here’s an interesting and informative list of common household chemicals that were potentially linked to health issues in a <a href="https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/02/130219115501.htm">landmark UN study</a> and according to the NY Times in 2012.</p>
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