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Senior Health Tips: The Importance of Minerals

<p>When taking care of an aging parent, or by merely being a member of the rapidly growing baby boomer population, proper nutrition should be uppermost in our minds. Every day we are swamped by infomercials on TV and radio all cleverly suggesting that our diets, and those of our loved ones, need attention. Moreover, as we do our research into improving our diets or the taking of dietary supplements, we are overwhelmed by the complexity of the challenge. Vitamins, water-soluble vitamins, fat-soluble vitamins, minerals, trace minerals … the list seems endless.<span id="more-28370"></span></p>
<p>To best describe the complexity of this, HelpGuide explains: “Although they are all considered micronutrients, <a href="https://www.helpguide.org/harvard/vitamins-and-minerals.htm">vitamins and minerals differ in basic ways</a>. Vitamins are organic and can be broken down by heat, air, or acid. Minerals are inorganic and hold on to their chemical structure.” When it comes to water-soluble vitamins, these are “packed into the watery portions of the foods you eat. They are absorbed directly into the bloodstream as food is broken down.” Fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed with the fat in our foods and are stored in our fat tissues and liver and are released as needed over time.</p>
<h2><strong>Importance of Minerals</strong></h2>
<p>When considering the essential nature of minerals, a Hallelujah Diet article states: “When taken together with vitamins, <a href="https://www.myhdiet.com/healthnews/health-news/the-importance-of-minerals/">minerals are essential nutrients</a> performing hundreds of roles in the body, all needed to help you to thrive. What exactly does a diet rich in minerals do for your well-being? In ‘<a href="https://www.myhdiet.com/healthnews/rev-malkmus/sneak-peek-gods-original-diet-book/">God’s Original Diet</a>,’ Rev. George Malkmus highlights that minerals provide structure in forming bones and teeth, they maintain normal heart rhythm, muscle contractibility, neural conductivity, and acid-base balance. They also regulate cellular metabolism.”</p>
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<h2><strong>Minerals and Senior Health</strong></h2>
<p>In considering minerals on their own, we might automatically conjure up images of rows and rows of bottles on the pharmacy shelves before remembering that this is not where they come from. Since <a href="http://www.rsc.org/education/teachers/resources/jesei/minerals/students.htm">minerals are inorganic substances</a>, they are formed naturally in abundance in the earth. As water, either from rain or from underground springs, filters through the earth, it acquires many minerals. Plants absorb this water, accumulating the minerals and turning them into a form that our bodies can easily digest.</p>
<p>According to WebMD: “<a href="https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/features/missing-nutrients#1">Getting adequate nutrition can be a challenge as you get older</a>. With age, the number of calories you need begins to decline. Every calorie you consume must be packed with nutrition in order to hit the mark.” However, despite a nutritious diet, even like that <a href="https://myhdiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/HD_MealPlan_2014.pdf">suggested by the Hallelujah Diet</a>, you may still fall short of your needs.”</p>
<p>“As we get older, the body becomes less efficient at absorbing some key nutrients,” says Katherine Tucker, RD, Ph.D., Professor, Director of the Center for Population Health at the University of UMass Lowell. Also, the ability to taste food declines, blunting appetite. Some foods become difficult to chew or digest, and this would be especially true of seniors. For seniors, several vital nutrients may be in short supply. Among these, <a href="https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/features/missing-nutrients#1">here are the top minerals</a>—there are only three—and how to get enough of them.</p>
<p><strong>Calcium:</strong> While calcium plays many roles in the body, it is essential for building and maintaining strong bones. Unfortunately, surveys show that, as we age, we consume less calcium in our diets. “Calcium is so essential that if you don’t get enough, your body will leach it out of your bones,” says Kathleen Zelman, RD, director of nutrition for WebMD. Being short on plant-based foods rich in calcium, magnesium, vitamin K and trace minerals has been shown to increase the risk fractures due to brittle bones.</p>
<p><strong>How to hit the mark</strong>: While some experts suggest consuming dairy products to get enough calcium, this advice is fraught with danger. Consider plant-based dietary sources of calcium that include leafy greens like kale and broccoli and nuts and seeds. Also, healthy smoothies made from non-dairy milk, kale, fruit, and even almonds or avocados could be easily incorporated into the diet of an older person who has trouble chewing.</p>
<p><strong>Potassium:</strong> Getting enough potassium in your diet is believed to keep bones healthy. This essential mineral is vital for cell function and has also been shown to help reduce high blood pressure and the risk of kidney stones. Unfortunately, surveys show that many older Americans are falling short of the recommended 4,700 mg of potassium a day.</p>
<p><strong>How to hit the mark</strong>: By far, fruits and vegetables are the most abundant dietary sources of potassium. Bananas, prunes, plums, and potatoes in their skin are particularly rich in potassium. Consuming fruits and vegetables at every meal goes a long way toward getting enough potassium.</p>
<p><strong>Magnesium:</strong> Magnesium has been shown to play a crucial role in some 300 different physiological processes. Getting enough can help keep our immune system in top shape, our heart healthy, and our bones strong. “Many whole foods, including vegetables, contain magnesium. However, it is often lost in processing,” says Tucker. Absorption of magnesium decreases with age. Some medications older people take, including diuretics, may also reduce magnesium absorption.</p>
<p><strong>How to hit the mark</strong>: The best sources of magnesium are unprocessed plant-based foods and include fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, whole grains, beans, and seeds. The <a href="https://shop.myhdiet.com/magnesium-complex.html">Magnesium Complex is a bioavailable source of magnesium</a> from the Hallelujah Diet and could also be considered.</p>
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<h2><strong>Raw and Fresh Are Best</strong></h2>
<p>Whichever way you consider mineral consumption, the best way to get these minerals is in the rawest, freshest form of living fruits, vegetables, and juices. The <a href="https://myhdiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/HD_MealPlan_2014.pdf">Hallelujah Diet highlights</a> the importance of following a plant-based and primarily raw diet to fuel your body with the minerals it needs to thrive and lead a long, nourishing life.</p>
<p>Should you wish to incorporate an additional excellent source of trace minerals, this could be one of the Hallelujah Diet’s <a href="https://shop.myhdiet.com/supplements/barleymax-products.html">BarleyMax</a> supplements. These are organically grown in well-composted soil and nourished with mineral-rich water. This guarantees you’ll be getting the minerals in the purest, most basic plant form—essentially, the best way possible. What’s more, the powder forms are easily mixed with water or juice or added to your favorite smoothie!</p>
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Product Spotlight: Why We Love The Champion Juicer

<p>A plant-based diet offers the healthiest way to go when it comes to maintaining optimal health. There’s even more to be gained from eating fruits and vegetables in their natural state or raw. Juicers make it possible to reap the maximum nutrient benefit from a plant-based diet.<span id="more-28088"></span></p>
<p><a href="https://shop.myhdiet.com/champion-juicer-white.html">The Champion Juicer is a top of the line product</a> that makes it easy to work with fruits and vegetables no matter the form or texture. Manufactured by a reputable company, the Champion Juicer is built to last. With the Champion Juicer, adding variety to your diet is a breeze!</p>
<h2><strong>What’s So Special About Juicing?</strong></h2>
<p>Fruits and vegetables contain a rich supply of the nutrients and enzymes the body needs to function at its best. Enzymes, in particular, are the “living” components of a plant-based diet that benefit the body so much. Whether eaten raw and whole or raw in juice form, the nutrient value cannot be beaten by any other type of food.</p>
<p>Juicing takes a raw, plant-based diet to a whole new level. In juice form, <a href="https://www.washington.edu/wholeu/2015/03/11/juicing-vs-blending/">the nutrition value of fruits and vegetables is compounded</a>. An example of this compounding effect can be seen in how it takes a pound of raw vegetables to make eight ounces of juice. In effect, a glass of juice offers multiple servings of fruits and vegetables in liquid form. There’s no better way to reap the health benefits from these God-given foods!</p>
<h2><strong><img alt="Champion Juicer" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-28089" height="300" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.myhdiet.com/healthnews/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Champion-Elite-4000-300x300.jpg" srcset="https://www.myhdiet.com/healthnews/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Champion-Elite-4000-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.myhdiet.com/healthnews/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Champion-Elite-4000-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.myhdiet.com/healthnews/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Champion-Elite-4000.jpg 700w" width="300" />The Champion Juicer</strong></h2>
<p>Breaking down raw vegetables and fruit into juice form requires a strong, durable product that’s designed to deliver the pressure and force needed to do the job. The <a href="https://shop.myhdiet.com/champion-juicer-white.html">Champion Juicer</a> is a masticating juicer. This means it chops and squeezes the fibrous pulp out, so you’re left with juice, not pulpy liquid. It chops and squeezes at the same time so the pulp is extracted from the juice. A mesh screen design then catches the pulp so all that pours out is pure liquid. The juicing and mechanism design alone sets this juicer head and shoulders above other juicers. Here are some other benefits you can expect from the Champion:</p>
<ul>
<li>Can be used for both juicing and homogenizing.</li>
<li>Has a durable product design.</li>
<li>Produces high yields from hard, fibrous produce and also from leafy greens with the greens auger blade.</li>
<li>Is manufactured by a family-owned business in the U. S. A.</li>
<li>Has reliable product support from the manufacturer.</li>
</ul>
<h2><strong>Powerful Auger-Cutter Design</strong></h2>
<p>A good many of the masticating juicers on the market use an auger design that processes food by crushing, pulling, and pushing it through a strainer apparatus. These designs also tend to come with slow motors that run anywhere from 50 to 100 RPM. The Champion auger mechanism not only does what other juicers do but also has teeth which cut and shred. This added feature, coupled with a more powerful motor that runs at 1725 RPM, accounts for why the Champion delivers higher yields than other juicers.</p>
<h2><strong>Shorter Food Prep Times</strong></h2>
<p>Depending on the type of fruit or vegetable you’re working with, a good amount of time can be spent on prepping the food for the juicer. This prep time entails chopping the food up into a size that the juicer can process. With the Champion Juicer, any food item that fits into the feeding chamber can be processed as is. For foods like celery and carrots, this added convenience eliminates the amount of prep time required for other juicers.</p>
<h2><strong>Built to Last</strong></h2>
<p>Considering the wear and tear juicers undergo when used on a regular basis, only those with a sturdy construction will stand the test of time. The body of the Champion Juicer is made of durable BPA-free polycarbonate which won’t chip or fade and includes a handle to safely carry it. All of the juicer parts that touch the juice are made of BPA-free nylon as well. The 1/3 hp motor is rated for continuous use and has been known to run for more than 30 years. The manufacturer of the Champion Juicer, Plastaket, back its product with a 5-year warranty.</p>
<h2><strong><img alt="quality brand seal stamp" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-28091" height="277" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.myhdiet.com/healthnews/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/quality-brand-seal-stamp-300x277.jpg" srcset="https://www.myhdiet.com/healthnews/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/quality-brand-seal-stamp-300x277.jpg 300w, https://www.myhdiet.com/healthnews/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/quality-brand-seal-stamp.jpg 500w" width="300" />Brand Reputation & Customer Support</strong></h2>
<p>The Champion brand has a long-standing history in the United States that dates all the way back to the 1930’s. With over 50 years in the juicer business, Champion brand juicers were the very first to be produced in this country. As a family-owned business that only manufactures juicers, this has allowed the company to continue to offer a quality product along with top-notch customer service. They provide product support by phone, snail mail, and through a contact form on their website. Plastaket also interacts with customers through Facebook and Instagram.</p>
<p>All in all, when it comes to juicing, you don’t want to get stuck with a product that can’t handle the job. We love the Champion Juicer because its specialized design makes the juicing process so much easier. Its ability to deliver high yields from processed food gets another check mark. Last, the Champion’s design is built to withstand daily use, and the manufacturer stands behind its product. If you’re in the market for a juicer, you can’t go wrong with the Champion Juicer!</p>
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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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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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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...