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Are You Right For The Keto Diet?

These days, it seems like everyone is talking about the ketogenic (in short, keto) diet - the very low-carbohydrate, moderate protein, high-fat eating plan that transforms your body into a fat-burning machine. Hollywood stars and professional athletes have publicly touted this diet's benefits, from losing weight, lowering blood sugar, fighting inflammation, reducing cancer risk, increasing energy, to slowing down aging. So is keto something that you should consider taking on? The following will explain what this diet is all about, the pros and cons, as well as the problems to look out for.

What Is Keto?

Normally, the body uses glucose as the main source of fuel for energy. When you are on a keto diet and you are eating very few carbs with only moderate amounts of protein (excess protein can be converted to carbs), your body switches its fuel supply to run mostly on fat. The liver produces ketones (a type of fatty acid) from fat. These ketones become a fuel source for the body, especially the brain which consumes plenty of energy and can run on either glucose or ketones.

When the body produces ketones, it enters a metabolic state called ketosis. Fasting is the easiest way to achieve ketosis. When you are fasting or eating very few carbs and only moderate amounts of protein, your body turns to burning stored fat for fuel. That is why people tend to lose more weight on the keto diet.

Benefits Of The Keto Diet

The keto diet is not new. It started being used in the 1920s as a medical therapy to treat epilepsy in children, but when anti-epileptic drugs came to the market, the diet fell into obscurity until recently. Given its success in reducing the number of seizures in epileptic patients, more and more research is being done on the ability of the diet to treat a range of neurologic disorders and other types of chronic illnesses.

Neurodegenerative diseases. New research indicates the benefits of keto in Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, autism, and multiple sclerosis (MS). It may also be protective in traumatic brain injury and stroke. One theory for keto's neuroprotective effects is that the ketones produced during ketosis provide additional fuel to brain cells, which may help those cells resist the damage from inflammation caused by these diseases.

Obesity and weight loss. If you are trying to lose weight, the keto diet is very effective as it helps to access and shed your body fat. Constant hunger is the biggest issue when you try to lose weight. The keto diet helps avoid this problem because reducing carb consumption and increasing fat intake promote satiety, making it easier for people to adhere to the diet. In a study, obese test subjects lost double the amount of weight within 24 weeks going on a low-carb diet (20.7 lbs) compared to the group on a low-fat diet (10.5 lbs).

Type 2 diabetes. Apart from weight loss, the keto diet also helps enhance insulin sensitivity, which is ideal for anyone with type 2 diabetes. In a study published in Nutrition & Metabolism, researchers noted that diabetics who ate low-carb keto diets were able to significantly reduce their dependence on diabetes medication and may even reverse it eventually. Additionally, it improves other health markers such as lowering triglyceride and LDL (bad) cholesterol and raising HDL (good) cholesterol.

Cancer. Most people are not aware that cancer cells' main fuel is glucose. That means eating the right diet may help suppress cancer growth. Since the keto diet is very low in carbs, it deprives the cancer cells of their primary source of fuel, which is sugar. When the body produces ketones, the healthy cells can use that as energy but not the cancer cells, so they are effectively being starved to death. As early as 1987, studies on keto diets have already demonstrated reduced tumor growth and improved survival for a number of cancers.

Comparing Standard American, Paleo, & Keto Diets

(As a % of total caloric intake)

__________________________Carbs__________Protein_________Fat

Standard American Diet_____40-60%_________15-30%_________15-40%

Paleo Diet_________________20-40%_________20-35%_________25-50%

Keo Diet________________ __5-10%__________10-15%_________70-80%

The key distinction between the keto diet and the standard American or Paleo diets is that it contains far fewer carbs and much more fat. The keto diet results in ketosis with circulating ketones ranging from 0.5-5.0 mM. This can be measured using a home blood ketone monitor with ketone test strips. (Please know that testing ketones in urine is not accurate.)

How To Formulate A Keto Diet

1. Carbohydrates

For most people, to achieve ketosis (getting ketones above 0.5 mM) requires them to restrict carbs to somewhere between 20-50 grams (g)/day. The actual amount of carbs will vary from person to person. Generally, the more insulin resistant a person is, the more resistant they are to ketosis. Some insulin sensitive athletes exercising vigorously can consume more than 50 g/day and remain in ketosis, whereas individuals with type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance may need to be closer to 20-30 g/day.

When calculating carbs, one is allowed to use net carbs, meaning total carbs minus fiber and sugar alcohols. The concept of net carbs is to incorporate only carbs that increase blood sugar and insulin. Fiber does not have any metabolic or hormonal impact and so do most sugar alcohols. The exception is maltitol, which can have a non-trivial impact on blood sugar and insulin. Therefore, if maltitol is on the ingredient list, sugar alcohol should not be deducted from total carbs.

The level of carbs one can consume and remain in ketosis may also change over time depending on keto adaptation, weight loss, exercise habits, medications, etc. Therefore, one should measure his/her ketone levels on a routine basis.

In terms of the overall diet, carb-dense foods like pastas, cereals, potatoes, rice, beans, sugary sweets, sodas, juices, and beer are not suitable.

Most dairy products contain carbs in the form of lactose (milk sugar). However, some have less carbs and can be used regularly. These include hard cheeses (Parmesan, cheddar), soft, high-fat cheeses (Brie), full-fat cream cheese, heavy whipping cream, and sour cream.

A carb level less than 50 g/day generally breaks down to the following:

5-10 g carbs from protein-based foods. Eggs, cheese, and shellfish will carry a few residual grams of carbs from natural sources and added marinades and spices.

10-15 g carbs from non-starchy vegetables.

5-10 g carbs from nuts/seeds. Most nuts contain 5-6 g carbs per ounce.

5-10 g carbs from fruits such as berries, olives, tomatoes, and avocados.

5-10 g carbs from miscellaneous sources such as low-carb desserts, high-fat dressings, or drinks with very small amounts of sugar.

Beverages

Most people require at least half a gallon of total fluid per day. The best sources are filtered water, organic coffee and tea (regular and decaf, unsweetened), and unsweetened almond and coconut milk. Diet sodas and drinks are best avoided as they contain artificial sweeteners. If you drink red or white wine, limit to 1-2 glasses, the dryer the better. If you drink spirits, avoid the sweetened mixed drinks.

2. Protein

A keto diet is not a high protein diet. The reason is that protein increases insulin and can be converted to glucose through a process called gluconeogenesis, hence, inhibiting ketosis. However, a keto diet should not be too low in protein either as it can lead to loss of muscle tissue and function.

The average adult requires about 0.8-1.5 g per kilogram (kg) of lean body mass per day. It is important to make the calculation based on lean body mass, not total body weight. The reason is because fat mass does not require protein to maintain, only the lean muscle mass.

For example, if an individual weighs 150 lbs (or 150/2.2 = 68.18 kg) and has a body fat content of 20% (or lean body mass of 80% = 68.18 kg x 0.8 = 54.55 kg), the protein requirement may range from 44 (= 54.55 x 0.8) to 82 (= 54.55 x 1.5) g/day.

Those who are insulin resistant or doing the keto diet for therapeutic reasons (cancer, epilepsy, etc.) should aim to be closer to the lower protein limit. The higher limit is for those who are very active or athletic. For everyone else who is using the keto diet for weight loss or other health benefits, the amount of daily protein can be somewhere in between.

Best sources of high quality protein include:

Organic, pastured eggs (6-8 g of protein/egg)

Grass-fed meats (6-9 g of protein/oz)

Animal-based sources of omega-3 fats, such as wild-caught Alaskan salmon, sardines, and anchovies, and herrings. (6-9 g of protein/oz)

Nuts and seeds, such as macadamia, almonds, pecans, flax, hemp, and sesame seeds. (4-8 g of protein/quarter cup)

Vegetables (1-2 g of protein/oz)

3. Fat

Having figured out the exact amounts of carbs and protein to eat, the rest of the diet comes from fat. A keto diet is necessarily high in fat. If sufficient fat is eaten, body weight is maintained. If weigh loss is desired, one should consume less dietary fat and rely on stored body fat for energy expenditure instead.

(As a % of total caloric intake)

_________________________Maintain Weight_______Lose Weight

Carbs____________________5-10%________________5-10%

Protein__________________10-15%_______________10-15%

Fat from diet_____________70-80%_______________35-40%

Fat from stored body fat___0%___________________35-40%

For individuals who consume 2,000 calories a day to maintain their weight, daily fat intakes range from about 156-178 g/day. For large or very active individuals with high energy requirements who are maintaining weight, fat intakes may even exceed 300 g/day.

Most people can tolerate high intakes of fat, but certain conditions such as gallbladder removal may affect the amount of fat that can be consumed at a single meal. In which case, more frequent meals or use of bile salts or pancreatic enzymes high in lipase may be helpful.

Avoid eating undesirable fats such as trans fat, highly refined polyunsaturated vegetable oils, as well as high amounts of omega-6 polyunsaturated fats.

Best foods to obtain high quality fats include:

Avocados and avocado oil

Coconuts and coconut oil

Grass-fed butter, ghee, and beef fat

Organic, pastured heavy cream

Olive oil

Lard from pastured pigs

Medium chain triglycerides (MCTs)

MCT is a specific type of fat that is metabolized differently from regular long-chain fatty acids. The liver can use MCTs to rapidly produce energy, even before glucose, thus allowing an increased production of ketones.

Concentrated sources of MCT oil are available as supplements. Many people use them to help achieve ketosis. The only food that is uniquely high in MCTs is coconut oil. About two-thirds of the coconut fat is derived from MCT.

Who Should Be Cautious With A Keto Diet?

For most people, a keto diet is very safe. However, there are certain individuals who need to take special care and discuss with their doctors before going on such a diet.

Those taking medications for diabetes. Dosage may need to be adjusted as blood sugar goes down with a low-carb diet.

Those taking medications for high blood pressure. Dosage may need to be adjusted as blood pressure goes down with a low-carb diet.

Those who are breastfeeding should not go on a very strict low-carb diet as the body can lose about 30 g of carbs per day via the milk. Therefore, have at least 50 g of carbs per day while breastfeeding.

Those with kidney disease should consult with their doctors before doing a keto diet.

Common Concerns With A Keto Diet

Not being able to reach ketosis. Make sure you are not eating too much protein and there is no hidden carbs in the packaged foods that you consume.

Eating the wrong kinds of fat such as the highly refined polyunsaturated corn and soybean oils.

Symptoms of a "keto-flu", such as feeling light-headed, dizziness, headaches, fatigue, brain fog, and constipation. When in ketosis, the body tends to excrete more sodium. If one is not getting enough sodium from the diet, symptoms of a keto-flu may appear. This is easily remedied by drinking 2 cups of broth (with added salt) per day. If you exercise vigorously or the sweat rate is high, you may need to add back even more sodium.

Dawn effect. Normal fasting blood sugars are less than 100 mg/dl and most people in ketosis will achieve this level if they are not diabetic. However, in some people fasting blood sugars tend to increase, especially in the morning, while on a keto diet. This is called the "dawn effect" and is due to the normal circadian rise in morning cortisol (stress hormone) that stimulates the liver to make more glucose. If this happens, make sure you are not consuming excessive protein at dinner and not too close to bedtime. Stress and poor sleep can also lead to higher cortisol levels. If you are insulin resistant, you may also need more time to achieve ketosis.

Low athletic performance. Keto-adaptation usually takes about 4 weeks. During which, instead of doing intense workouts or training, switch to something that is less vigorous. After the adaptation period, athletic performance usually returns to normal or even better, especially for endurance sports.

Keto-rash is not a common side effect of the diet. Probable causes include production of acetone (a form of ketone) in the sweat that irritates the skin or nutrient deficiencies including protein or minerals. Shower immediately after exercise and make sure you eat nutrient dense whole foods.

Ketoacidosis. This is a very rare condition that occurs when blood ketone levels go above 15 mM. A well-formulated keto diet does not cause ketoacidosis. Certain conditions such as type 1 diabetes, being on medications with SGLT-2 inhibitors for type 2 diabetes, or breastfeeding require extra caution. Symptoms include lethargy, nausea, vomiting, and rapid shallow breathing. Mild cases can be resolved using sodium bicarbonate mixed with diluted orange or apple juice. Severe symptoms require prompt medical attention.

Is Keto Safe For Long-Term?

This is an area of some controversy. Though there have not been any studies indicating any adverse long-term effects of being on a keto diet, many experts now believe that the body may develop a "resistance" to the benefits of ketosis unless one regularly cycles in and out of it. In addition, eating a very high-fat diet in the long-term may not be suitable for all body types.

Cyclical keto diet

Once you are able to generate over 0.5 mM of ketones in the blood on a consistent basis, it is time to start reintroducing carbs back into the diet. Instead of eating merely 20-50 g of carbs/day, you may want to increase it to 100-150 g on those carb-feeding days. Typically, 2-3 times a week will be sufficient. Ideally, this is also done on strength training days on which you actually increase your protein intake.

This approach of cycling may make the diet plan more acceptable to some people who are reluctant to permanently eliminate some of their favorite foods. However, it may also lower resolve and commitment to the keto diet or trigger binges in susceptible individuals.

Carol Chuang is a Certified Nutrition Specialist. She has a Masters degree in Nutrition and is a Certified Gluten Practitioner. She specializes in Metabolic Typing and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition.

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Hyperemesis Gravidarum

Hey guys- at long last- here is my latest fic, which is the prequel to ‘ Óur Little Princess. ‘ This fic is set in a future timeline, when Omelia have found their way back to each other after their breakup on the show.

I’m sorry for taking so long for this update - real life got in the way- with a conference, work and a knee injury.

This fic is dedicated to @toevenexist who requested for this. :D <3

Special thanks goes out to @jia911 for faithfully setting aside time to help me proofread- you’re really the best!! <3 <3

Anyways, I hope you all enjoy!! <3

The sequel,’Óur Little Princess ‘ can be read here:

http://ailingnoor.tumblr.com/post/166784792136/our-little-princess

P.s : I’ve implemented a little of the Obstetrics knowledge I gained during medical school, internship and early residency into this fic ;)

P.p.s I’ve decided to write in first person again after a long time, as I feel like it gives us more insight into what Amelia is experiencing.

Amelia’s POV

Hyperemesis gravidarum. The medical term for an extreme form of morning sickness, characterized by persistent nausea and vomiting, and associated with poor weight gain. This condition may cause dehydration, electrolyte and acid-base imbalances, nutritional deficiencies and in some extreme cases- death. Severe cases require hospital admission. Statistics show that this condition affects 0.3 -2% of pregnant women, but of course, those are just statistics.

This condition affects women from all walks of life. It doesn’t discriminate. Even Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge suffered from this condition for all 3 of her pregnancies. One of the attendings I previously worked with at the John Hopkins Hospital also suffered from that condition and she couldn’t work for the entire first trimester of her pregnancy. I can really empathize with them because I’m currently suffering from the same condition too.

It’s not a fun thing to suffer from, let me tell you. I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy. You can barely keep anything down, you throw up almost every single thing you eat. The only thing you can tolerate eating is saltine crackers.

The morning sickness started in full force since I was 5 weeks pregnant. I threw up almost everything I ate- day and night. Actually, to call it morning sickness isn’t accurate at all. It should be called whole day sickness.

Initially - I thought it was a very bad case of food poisoning when I started throwing up the entire day. I had eaten the cafeteria food after all and it was known to cause food poisoning occasionally. Furthermore, I was babysitting my nieces and nephew who were also ill with a stomach bug a couple of days earlier. I carried on with my work. However, when the symptoms persisted and I realized that I was 2 weeks late- I knew that it was something more than food poisoning. My heart pounding fast, I had bought a couple of pregnancy tests from the pharmacy and took the tests alone in the bathroom at home. I decided to do it myself this time without Owen next to me, as I did not want to disappoint him again should the test turn out negative. We did agree to try again for a baby a couple of months ago. After I had my tumor removed, we both decided to ‘break-up ‘and start anew. It was like a reset button, a brand new start in our relationship. We started dating each other again and learning new things about each other daily. Every new thing I learned about Owen attracted me even more to him, such as when he told me how he would let Megan tag along with him on his outings with friends and even on his dates. It reminded me of my relationship with Derek, and how I would tag along with him for his dates with Addison.

When both tests turned out positive- I had a mixture of feelings. On one hand- I was overjoyed that I was finally starting a family with Owen. I knew that Owen would be in seventh heaven- it had always been his dream to have a family. On the other hand, there was still this nagging feeling at the back of my mind- what if this baby of ours turned out to be anencephalic as well? What if I can only produce anencephalic babies? Would Owen still love me and the baby? However, now that the tumor had been removed from my brain, I had the ability to think and act rationally. If before, my first instinct would be to run away from all my issues, now I knew I had to face it like an adult. I knew that the chance of me having another anencephalic baby is low- less than 5%, and I knew that Owen would be there to support me regardless.

As expected, Owen was over the moon with the news. His grin when I told him was as wide as a Cheshire cat, and he hugged me a little too tightly, spinning me around. I had to remind him not to tell anyone in the hospital yet until I was further along, at least until my first trimester was over. I knew that if it was up to him, he would be announcing it to the entire hospital, and I didn’t want that.

He started mommy tracking me almost immediately, making sure I downed my breakfast of crackers and oats as It was the only breakfast I could tolerate. He made sure I stayed hydrated. He would make chicken soup for me in the evenings, as it was the only main dish I could tolerate.

When I rushed to the bathroom to throw up, especially in the mornings, he would immediately run to my side, hold my hair up and gently pat my back as I emptied my entire guts contents out.

He had also started calling the baby Bean and had already started talking to the baby. When I told him that Bean was only the size of a bean, and couldn't hear him as their ears weren't fully developed yet, he would claim that he knew Bean could hear him.

It did feel a little weird at first, Owen talking to the baby. During my first pregnancy, Ryan wasn’t there to take care of me or speak to my belly. This was all new to me, but I guess I could get used to this.

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Today has been especially rough. I've jolted out of bed to puke in the toilet several times since 5 am this morning.

I am now hunched over the toilet bowl, dry retching. I have emptied my entire guts contents out and now there’s nothing left to throw up anymore.

Owen is patting my back gently as he holds my hair up like he does when I throw up every morning.

I groan and sink onto the cold bathroom floor. I just don’t have the energy to get up.

Owen flushes the toilet and helps me get up, leading me to the sink where I rinse my mouth. It has been our daily routine every morning for the past few weeks.

He then slowly leads me back towards our bed. I gratefully lie back down on the bed, which seems so welcoming at the moment.

‘You sure you don’t want to call in sick today? ‘Owen asks, a concerned tone in his voice as he soothingly rubs my arm and tucks a stray strand of hair behind my ear. I have been throwing up every day for the past few weeks, but never so many times in such a short interval.

‘ No! I’m fine, I’ll be. I’ll take the saltine crackers and some oat later. I’m used to this already. I can’t just call in sick every single day if this continues. ‘ I point out. ‘Besides, I have 5 surgeries scheduled for today and several patients I'm supposed to discharge today.’

Owen knows that when I use that tone of voice- there is no arguing with me. He had tried before- last week, he called Bailey to inform her that I wasn’t going down to work, without consulting me beforehand. I got so mad that I drove my own car to the hospital. The look on his face when I appeared in the ER with scrubs after April paged me was priceless.

‘Amelia, no offense but you do not look good at all. You look really pale. Are you sure you can handle a whole day of work? ‘Owen asks again, his eyebrows furrowed in concern.

I know Owen means no harm and is just genuinely concerned for me, but something, I guess my pregnancy hormones, is making my blood boil. He’s not the one experiencing this horrible thing, why does he think he has the right to tell me when to go to work?

‘I’m fine, Owen.’ I say stubbornly as I get up of bed, throw the duvet playfully at him and head to the bathroom to shower.

From the corner of my eye, I can see Owen shaking his head in defeat.

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Half an hour later, there is a tense atmosphere in the kitchen as I try to down my breakfast of oats and saltine crackers in silence. Owen keeps on stealing glances at me, and it's beginning to irritate me.

‘'Whatever you have to say, just say it! ‘ I finally snap at him.

‘I just…..you really don’t look good today, Amelia.’ he says earnestly. ‘ I really think you should at least rest for today, I can help you call Bailey and inform her that you’re sick and unable to work today.’

‘ And what excuse are you gonna give? Food poisoning? The Flu? I have gone to work so many times while having food poisoning without any issues. Please don’t tell me you’re gonna tell her that I’m pregnant. The moment I discover that anyone in the hospital knows, I’m gonna strangle you with my bare hands.’ I say with a serious tone.

‘ But they’re gonna find out sooner or later with your condition. April has been asking me why are you rushing to the bathroom in between consults. You can’t go on like this.’ Owen tries to rationalize.

‘I don’t want anyone finding out- not until my second trimester- once it's confirmed that everything is fine and our baby is healthy.’ I say adamantly.

‘Ok fine- we’ll keep it a secret first. But can we at least just inform Bailey? So that she can give you a lighter workload or something? She's a mother herself, she would understand.’ Owen suggests.

I place my spoon on the now empty bowl a little too forcefully.

‘ I do NOT need a lighter workload, Owen! I’m pregnant, not handicapped!' I huff.

Owen raises his hands in the air as a gesture of surrender. Good, at least he knows he isn’t going to win this argument.

Just then, I feel a wave of nausea overtake me and bile rising in my throat again. I rush to the toilet to throw up my breakfast.

‘Amelia,’ Owen is beside me in an instant.

‘Just don’t‘ I mumble, pushing him away gently. I’m just sick and tired- sick of throwing up all the time, sick of not being able to keep any food down, sick of the fact that I have to go through all this during pregnancy.

After I think I have nothing left to throw up anymore, I rinse my mouth and storm out of the bathroom.

I grab my car keys, march out of the front door and jump into the car, turning on the engine immediately.

‘Hey, where are you going! You can’t go to work in this condition!’ I hear Owen call out, but I don’t care anymore.

‘ Bye Owen!’ I roll down the car window and wave at him as he stands there on the car porch, hands on his hips, shaking his head.

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‘ Amelia- are you ok? You look really pale. ‘ April asks me after I have finished updating her about a patient I have consulted for persistent headaches. DeLuca, who has been tagging along with me is reviewing another neuro patient, which he'll be presenting to me later.

Owen had been called to the OR a while ago, I’m so thankful I don’t need to face him yet.

‘I’m fine.’ I reply curtly. DeLuca had asked me the same question during the morning rounds on our patients. I am feeling nauseous and have a bad headache, so I’m not in the mood for small talk with her. I have to admit, April is a very nice person and can be a good friend, but I just don’t feel like talking to her today.

She follows me to the nurses counter, where I sign below the patient’s chart and hand it over to a nurse.

‘You don’t look fine to me.’ she notes, tilting her head slightly as she studies me. Gosh, are all red-heads this persistent?

‘I’m fine really…. ‘I reply, as another wave of nausea hits me.

‘Damn it…. Bean……please don’t do this to mommy. Mommy has work to do.’ I whisper internally as I close my eyes and subconsciously rub my stomach.

April’s eyes widen as she puts two and two together. Of course, she’s a mother too, she should know the symptoms. Damn it. The whole hospital is going to know. News spreads faster than wildfire around the hospital.

‘Congrats! ‘she squeals, a little too perkily for my liking.

‘ How far along are you?’ she asks.

I can’t reply her though, as the next moment I’m rushing to the nearest washroom, covering my mouth with my hands. The last thing I need is to throw up in the ER.

I rush into the first cubicle and throw my entire guts contents out, not even bothering to close the door behind me.

I hear footsteps entering the washroom. Damnit.

‘Amelia, is that you? Are you ok in there?’ April’s voice calls out.

I roll my eyes, concluding that yes, red-heads can be very persistent.

The next minute, April appears behind me.

Concluding that I have nothing left to throw up anymore, I flush the toilet and stumble to one of the sinks, looking at my reflection in the mirror. Both Owen and April are right after all- I do look terrible.

April follows me to the sink and touches my arm comfortingly.

‘ I’m sorry, I know that morning sickness can be horrible.’ she says.

‘ More like whole day sickness.’ I mumble.

April smiles and starts to say something, but I can’t focus on what she’s saying. The entire washroom is spinning, April is spinning.

Suddenly, I find myself lying on the floor as I hear April yelling my name.

Then everything turns black.

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When I open my eyes, I’m having a throbbing headache. It takes me a while to realize that I’m lying on a bed in one of the observation rooms in the ER. Wait, why am I lying on a patient bed in the ER, and not reviewing patients?

I blink my eyes as I try to adjust to the bright fluorescent light of the room. I look down at my hands and notice a cannula inserted into the dorsum of my left hand. I trace the IV line attached to the cannula to a pint of normal saline hung on a stand beside my bed.

I sigh. This is the price to pay for my stubbornness, fainting due to dehydration. Owen is going to be so mad at me.

The room door opens, and April enters with Melissa, my favorite ER nurse.

‘Dr. Shepherd, I’ll need to give you a dose of IV metoclopramide to stop your vomiting.’ Melissa says as she injects the drug into my cannula.

Melissa, as much as I love her because of how efficient she is in her job, is also known to be the biggest gossiper in the hospital. The whole hospital will know my secret in record time.

I smile weakly at her, and then turn to look at April who is standing at the other side of my bed, busy filling in my electronic chart.

‘How long was I out for?’ I ask, my voice croaking.

‘ About 10 minutes.’ she replies in a sympathetic tone of voice. ‘ I’ve just paged Arizona down for a consult. It’s most likely…’

‘ Due to dehydration, I know.’ I complete the sentence for her. 'Í’ve been throwing up the whole day for the past few weeks, but it has become more frequent the past week.’

‘ That must suck, I’m sorry.’ April says sincerely as she puts down the chart and holds my hand. ‘I threw up every morning too when I was pregnant with Harriet, but it was just once every morning. I didn't throw up with Samuel though. I guess every pregnancy is different.' she says as she sighs and looks up at the ceiling, probably thinking about Samuel.

' I didn't throw up when I was pregnant with Unicorn Baby too.' I wanted to say, but I remain silent instead and just squeeze her hand.

'It’s amazing how you can still manage to go to work in this condition.’ April changes the subject as she smiles at me.

‘ Owen tried to convince me to stay at home today, but I was too stubborn.’ I admit, chuckling meekly. ‘He’s going to lecture me for this, I know.’

Just then, a flustered looking Owen himself barges into the room.

‘ Amelia, what happened ?! One of the ER nurses entered the OR in the middle of my surgery to inform me that you had fainted. Meredith is now closing up for me.’ he says, a panicked tone in his voice as he walks over to my bed.

‘ Yeah, I just blacked out…’ I reply weakly, in no mood to argue with him anymore.

April walks over to him and whispers something in his ear, before giving him a pat on the shoulder and leaving the room. I wonder what she is saying. Melissa leaves the room shortly after, leaving me and Owen alone in the room.

I swallow hard, expecting Owen to say ‘ I told you so.’ Instead, he walks over to my bed and holds my hand in his without saying a word.

‘ I’m sorry, Owen.’ I say meekly. ‘ I know I should have listened to you, but I didn’t. I’m sorry. I really thought that I could still work.’

Owen sighs in reply. ‘I just hate seeing you so sick like this.’ he says. ‘ I wish I can do something to ease your suffering.’

He kisses me tenderly on the forehead.

‘ Well, you've been doing a great job in taking care of me so far.’ I say as I smile weakly at him.

‘ It’s my duty.’ he claims as he squeezes my hand.

Before I can reply, Arizona enters the room, pushing an ultrasound machine which she leaves at the corner of the room.

‘ Hey guys.’ she greets us in her usual perky manner and cheerful voice. ‘ I hear that congratulations are in order.’

Owen and I exchange looks, knowing that our secret is going to be spread throughout the entire hospital in no time.

‘ Thanks.’ I reply, giving her a small smile. ‘ It’s no fun though, throwing up all the time.’

‘ I know….’ Arizona replies sympathetically. ‘ You fainted due to excessive dehydration from the vomiting. I’m ordering a tds dose of IV metoclopramide and continuing your IV drip.’ she says as she types the orders into my electronic chart. ‘ Also- I’m afraid that you have to be admitted for observation.’

I stare at her wide-eyed, unable to believe what I’m hearing. No, I cannot be admitted! I have work to do, I have patients to attend to and operate on, I can’t possibly be admitted.

‘ No, no….I can’t!’ I say exasperatedly, pushing myself to sit upright on the bed. ‘ I have 5 surgeries today, and I’m holding the pager for Neuro today. Nelson doesn’t know my patients, I can’t possibly let him operate on my patients without knowing their history.’

I look over at Owen, silently pleading to him with my eyes, but he seems to agree with Arizona.

‘ I thought DeLuca was tagging along with you today? He can help to handover your patients to Nelson. Also, I can help you to pass him the pager. He’s still outside, helping you to review another patient. Relax, Amelia. He has got this. You need to have a little more faith in him.’ Owen says, as I scowl at him and rest my head back on the pillow.

‘ Amelia, I know you have work to do, but right now, you’re my patient, and as your doctor, I’m telling you that you need to be admitted to the wards.’ Arizona says gently but firmly. I know that when she uses that tone of voice, there’s no arguing with her.

‘ Fine,’ I sigh in reply.

‘ Amelia, I just want you to take care of yourself. And Bean.’ Owen says as he squeezes my hand and gives my belly a subtle rub.

‘ See, your husband cares so much for you.’ Arizona says, winking at me.

‘I know he does. ‘ I admit, knowing that it is the truth, Owen does indeed care so much for me.

‘So just lie down and relax, Amelia. You need to take care of yourself and your baby first. Stressing out about work isn’t good for your health.’ Arizona says gently, as she touches me lightly on the arm.

I close my eyes and let myself relax. She is right, I should relax and take care of myself and Bean, and not stress out too much about work.

Arizona pushes the ultrasound machine to my bedside.

‘Amelia, I’m going to perform an ultrasound scan on you now, just to make sure that everything is fine. Ok?’ she asks as she gives me a warm smile.

‘ Ok.’ I answer, my heart pounding in anticipation of seeing Bean again. The last time I saw Bean was 3 weeks ago when I first found out that I was pregnant.

‘Have you been taking your antenatal vitamins regularly?’ Arizona asks.

‘Yes, I have.’ I answer earnestly. I’m not going to risk this baby having any sort of deformity just because I neglected my antenatal vitamins.

‘ Are you experiencing any bleeding? Abdominal cramps or discomfort? Diarrhea?’ Arizona asks as she adjusts the settings on the scan machine.

‘’ Nope. No other symptoms besides vomiting.’ I answer.

‘Ok, good. This is going to feel a little cold.’ Arizona says as she squeezes the gel on my abdomen and I wince at the cold sensation.

Owen, meanwhile, is sitting silently beside my bed, holding my hand. His eyes are transfixed on the ultrasound screen. I know that he’s just as excited to see Bean again. I remember the first time he saw Bean, his face lit up like a child on Christmas Day.

‘Ok, are you ready to see your baby? ‘Arizona asks as she smiles at us.

‘Ýes.’ both of us reply in unison, as Owen squeezes my hand in support. I think he can sense that I'm not only excited but anxious as well. All 3 pairs of eyes are now fixed on the screen in anticipation.

Arizona manipulates the ultrasound probe until an image of the fetus appears on the screen. I feel my heart skip a beat at the sight of our baby, part me and part Owen, growing inside me right now.

‘ Ok, here is your baby.’ Arizona announces. ‘You can see the head,' she says as she points at the head. 'It’s still too early to see the other body parts though. I’ll book a detailed scan for you at 14 weeks to detect abnormalities. I’ll measure the crown-rump length first to confirm the gestational age and the EDD.’

‘A head.’ I whisper. ‘ Owen, our baby has a head!’ I know that anencephaly can only be detected during the 14-week scan- I’ve learned that during medical school and internship, and Arizona had discussed it with me in detail during my first visit. But still, seeing that the baby has a head is really reassuring.

Owen, knowing my history of having an anencephalic baby during my first pregnancy, rubs my arm in support and kisses my forehead.

Silence fills the room as Arizona proceeds to measure the crown-rump length of the fetus. No one utters a word. Owen and I are too transfixed on the little blob of miracle that we have created, while Arizona is busy with the measurements.

‘ Crown-rump length corresponds to 8 weeks gestation, which matches your LMP. We’re still sticking to the same EDD.’ she announces cheerfully.

I take my eyes off the screen for a while to look at Owen. He is staring at the screen in awe. I know his heart must be leaping with joy.

Our eyes meet and we exchange a joyful grin.

‘ Wanna hear the heartbeat?’ Arizona asks. ‘ Yes, please.’ Owen replies as I draw a deep breath and say a silent prayer to the powers above. Please let this baby be ok.

Arizona further adjusts the scan settings and soon the ‘lub dup’ sound of the baby’s heartbeat fills the entire room.

I release the breath that I don’t realize I’m holding. A wide smile forms on Owen’s face.

‘ Here’s the baby’s heartbeat. It’s strong. Everything seems fine.’ she says, smiling cheerfully.

‘ Hear that, Amelia? Our baby’s heartbeat is strong, and everything is fine.’ Owen repeats reassuringly to me as he bends down to kiss my cheek. Tears inadvertently spring to my eyes. Maybe I can actually have a healthy baby after all?

‘ Our baby is fine.’ I whisper, more to myself, daring myself to believe it.

‘ The 14-week ultrasound will confirm any abnormalities, but yes your baby seems fine.’ Arizona says in a reassuring tone. ‘ I’ll give you two some privacy now. I have booked a private room for you on the Obs floor, Amelia.’ she adds. ‘ They’ll transfer you up there as soon as the room is ready.’

‘ Ok, thanks Arizona.’ I say gratefully as she nods at us and leaves the room.

Once we’re left alone in the room, Owen and I exchange a smile as our eyes meet. We do not need to say anything as our eyes communicate it all. We can read each other perfectly through our body language and the expression in our eyes. His eyes are showing so much love and joy, it is contagious. I can’t help but feel overjoyed too. I think my eyes must be reflecting extreme relief. There is always this nagging feeling at the back of my mind that this baby might be anencephalic too, but both scans have been fine so far, and Owen has been so supportive and helping me to ease my anxieties.

Owen climbs on the bed beside me and holds me tight as I snuggle up to him, relishing in the warmth and comfort of his embrace.

I take his hand and place in on top of my still flat lower abdomen, where our little Bean is safely nestled inside. I then rest my hand on top of his. Nothing is going to get in the way of our happy little family.

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Over the next few days, Owen would leave my room only to get some food for us or to get a new change of clothes from home. He has taken an emergency leave just to be by my side. He even makes it a point to cook some soup and porridge for me whenever he manages to go home. He makes sure that I finish all my food, claiming that I have been losing so much nutrients from all my throwing up the past few weeks, and it wasn’t good for me or Bean. My appetite is slowly returning, and I am not throwing up anymore thanks to the IV metochlopramide. However, Arizona has advised me not to take solid foods in the meantime until I am fully recovered.

Meredith, Maggie and the Shepherd kids come to visit me daily, bringing me get well soon cards and drinks. Meredith has brought me more saltine crackers, claiming that it was the only thing she could tolerate too, while pregnant with Ellis. Zola is over the moon with the prospect of having another cousin. She has never met her existing cousins before, so this is the first cousin she’s going to get to be close to. She has brought me a huge teddy bear, which she claims is a gift to both me and Bean. Bailey has presented me with a handmade get well soon card. Both gifts bring tears to my eyes.

Andrew DeLuca has also visited me several times, to update me about our patients and how the surgeries went, which I really appreciate.

April, Alex and several other attending colleagues have also visited me after their shifts, staying for a while to keep me company while Owen goes out to get some food. Webber and Bailey have also visited a couple of times. When they visited me during the time I had my tumor removed, it was the first time since I arrived in Seattle that I actually felt like I belonged. It was then that I realized that my home is here, in Seattle. Them visiting me and caring for me now just cements this fact. I am so grateful for the people I call my family.

Owen has offered to help me call my mom a few times, but I refuse, saying that if she wasn’t here for the wedding or the tumor ( I had called her while recovering from the surgery and she didn't come), she certainly doesn't deserve to be here for my morning sickness.

According to him, she needs to know that she has another grandchild on the way. I finally concede, agreeing with him that she deserves to know that, but I want to wait until my detailed 14-week scan before I announce it to her.

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It has been 5 days since I was admitted. The vomiting has ceased and my appetite has returned. I have been bored out of my mind the past 5 days. Although I really appreciate all the company and support I’m receiving, I cannot get used to lying on the bed, watching sappy TV shows and reading boring journals or cheesy novels all day. I miss the adrenaline rush of reviewing patients in the ER and operating on patients in the OR. I am so ready to get back to work.

I open my eyes from my nap to find Owen curled up in bed beside me, one hand resting automatically on my belly as he snores softly. I look at him sleeping peacefully, wondering how did I get so lucky to find a man who really cares so much about me.

I shift slightly, causing him to open his eyes. He looks at me full of love.

‘Hey,’ he whispers, as he kisses me on the cheek. ‘ How are you feeling now? How is Bean treating you today?’

‘ I’m feeling much better.’ I reply, smiling at him.

‘ Good.’ he says earnestly. ‘ It breaks my heart to see you so sick like this.'

‘ I know. I don’t enjoy it very much either.’ I joke feebly.

Owen then places his hand on my lower abdomen, tracing the outline of my still flat belly, which is being covered by my hospital gown.

‘ Hey Bean, please be good to your mother. Try not to make her sick again ok? She’s ensuring that you grow healthy and stay safe inside, so do her a favor and don’t make her throw up again ok? She needs to take enough food and nutrition for the both of you.’ he says gently.

‘I hope this works. Maybe Bean only listens to you. I’ve been trying to tell Bean to stop making me throw up for ages but it doesn't work.’ I admit as I place my hand on top of his.

‘ It’ll work.’ Owen says as he releases his hand from my belly and kisses me on the lips affectionately.

We cuddle close together, just feeling the warmth of each other's embrace.

Arizona now enters the room, a wide smile on her face.

‘ Hey guys.’ she greets us cheerfully, holding my electronic chart in her hand. ‘How are you doing today Amelia? Everything ok?’

‘ No more vomiting, I can finish my food, no abdominal cramps or spotting.’ I answer before she could ask the routine questions. ‘ Now can I be discharged?’ I ask her, winking.

She chuckles at my enthusiasm.

‘ Good. From your vitals and charts, everything seems to be fine. So yes, you can be discharged today.’ she says.

‘ Yay!’ I pump my fists in the air in celebration as both Owen and Arizona laugh at me.

‘ Thanks, Arizona.’ I say as I hug her tightly. ‘ Thanks for taking good care of me.’

‘ It’s just my job.’ she replies, reciprocating the hug. ‘ I’m gonna go sign your discharge papers now. You need to rest at home first for the next few days before you return to work. If you feel the symptoms coming back, give me a call or a page immediately.’

‘Ok.’ I reply as I smile at her.

‘ Hear that Bean?’ I say, rubbing my tummy affectionately as soon as Arizona leaves the room. ‘ We’re going home!’

‘ I’m gonna go home to set the thermostat and prepare your favorite meal.’ Owen announces as he kisses me on the cheek.

‘ My second homecoming?’ I joke, winking at him. It reminds me of when I had my tumor removed and Owen finally convinced me to go home with him after I had been staying with my sisters for several months prior to that. He also prepared my favorite food and set the thermostat to a temperature I was comfortable with that time.

‘ Well- hopefully, your next homecoming will be with our baby.’ he says, winking back at me as I giggle.

Hopefully, fingers crossed, I’ll be able to enjoy the rest of my pregnancy, surrounded by my loving husband and caring family, and we’ll have a healthy baby. I now am full of hope.

Ok, this is it guys- I really hope you enjoyed it! Comments, reblogs, reviews and messages are very much appreciated. I would really love to know what you guys think!! I love hearing from you all!! <3 <3

I have a few more fluffy Omelia fics planned- which is what we need after the recent development on the show. Do stay tuned! ;)

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10 Healthiest Foods for Youngevity

Health is defined by what you eat and what you think. "Let nutrition be your medicine," Aspostolus said.

What is valid then has not changed today.

From my experience and deep analysis of the best materials that I used to research for my Masters in Science in health and nutrition, and consumers who successfully enhanced health, energy, and cultivated himself by losing extra weight between 10 lbs and 100 lbs, here is my list of the top 10 foods.

These foods were picked for their overall health benefit, low toxicity, and nutritional value (in terms of protein, fats, carbohydrates, antioxidants, enzymes, vitamins, and minerals).

And what is great for our health is excellent for weight loss and Youngevity. Both going like two parallel banks of the river.

10 best foods (and why)

Water

Water is the most essential and amount one nutrient for our bodies. Without clean, fresh, refined, and uncontaminated water, we will not be capable of maintaining our body's fluid balance, which consists of 90 percent of water. Minerals and many vitamins are transferred to our cells by this fluid. Several fundamental effects and enzymes need water. To stop your body from growing up to toxic syntheses, you require to flush them out. This can be succeeded by just drinking fresh water. Check where your water comes from? Old water pipelines may leak into the water system over time. (Many large cities offer free water testing kits. Look into it.)

Eggs

Eggs can give all our primary amino acids. Amino acids are the raising blocks of proteins. Protein sources are necessary to support and develop your muscle tissue and to preserve a strong immune system. Your body rebuilds itself regularly and to improve your body to achieve this responsibility, eggs are an exceptional source for protein. Eggs also supply cholesterol, which is concentrated in the yolk. If cholesterol is a problem, I suggest that you stay in with your doctor. Yet, investigations have revealed that the cholesterol from the egg yolk does not just lower the LDL ("bad") level but also triglycerides while increasing HDL ("good") levels. This research was accompanied by Harvard University in 1997.

Sardines

Sardines are excellent protein sources as well. Besides giving all the necessary amino acids, sardines are wonderful sources for Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids. These are necessary for carrying fat-soluble vitamins such as vitamins E, D, and K and COQ10 into the cell. These tiny swimmers are also powerhouses of minerals. Calcium, magnesium, zinc, and copper are minerals that promote bone health as well as mental health. Another benefit: Sardines are very low on the marine food chain and toxins like mercury don't grow in them as they do in other fish.

Flaxseeds

Flaxseeds = fiber. That indicates they are an excellent piece for health, weight loss, and breast health. Ground flaxseeds give fiber to enhance your digestion development time. The overall population in the U.S. eats around 12 mg of fiber daily. Thirty-five milligrams are suggested for good health. Even in the Stone Age, this number might have been recognized as inadequate because at least 135 mg of fiber a day were absorbed. Fresh-ground flaxseeds are the most reliable source. The oil, as well as the seeds, give necessary fatty acids., such as Alpha Linoleic acid.

Olive oil

Olive oil is the fat of the Mediterranean diet. Studies have revealed that this diet, high in vegetables, fish, and olive oil, is helpful for the stopping of cardiovascular disorder. Olive oil has to be discovered to lower cardiovascular disorder in danger because of its monounsaturated fat content. This kind of fat lowers LDL cholesterol and triglycerides but benefits to improve the HDL cholesterol level as well. All are essential to stop cardiovascular disease.

Cruciferous

Cruciferous vegetables are strength foods. Broccoli, broccoli rabe, cauliflower, bok choy, cabbage, kale, kohlrabi, Swiss chard, mustard greens, and Brussels sprouts give similar profits and relate to the same family. I don't require to single out one particular vegetable that belongs to this family. Each and every one of the members of this family is high in minerals, vitamins, folic acid, phytochemicals (isothiocyanate) such as lutein, zeaxanthin, sulforaphane, and indole-3-carbinol.

Those phytochemicals benefit to stop cardiovascular disorder and cancers and may also quiet down aging. Antioxidants assist protect cell injury that happens from free radicals that are running free in your blood and seem to bind with an additional molecule; which is obtained from your cells.

Berries

Berries such as blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, cranberries, and goji berries are chock full of vitamins and minerals. Berries are frequently eternally in season. And if you can't discover them fresh, frozen works, as well as they, are selected and prepared at their peak. Each of the berries is leading in phytochemicals, thereby serving to defend us from cardiovascular disorder and cancers. If you had to choose one, go blue. Blueberries have the highest oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) when matched to other fruits. Because berries have thin skin and do not require to be uncovered before eating, it is best to buy organic, as many berries can be filled with pesticides.

Lemons

Lemons are a bile emulsifier. Bile is produced from the liver and saved in a small gland called the gallbladder. By adding lemon juice to your diet, you will support your body with weight loss. As your system develops your fat metabolism and cleanses your system of excess fecal matter. Lemons are high in vitamin C, which your body does not provide, and has powerful antioxidants and anti-inflammatory factors. All of these can operate to stop high cholesterol and may assist stop and fight cancer. There are two primary types of lemons: acidic and sweet. If you have problems with lemons, then test with both characters to discover which fitter suits your digestion. Organic lemons are suggested to stop the ingestion of pesticides and fungicide. Caution: Lemon can cause an allergic reaction like wheat and dairy does for some people.

Sprouts

Sprouts are a power plant. Sprouts are miniature variants of the full-grown plant, which can be broccoli, cauliflower, radishes, and others. What produces them so influential is the absorption of nutrients. "Researchers at Johns Hopkins University found that broccoli sprouts contain anyplace from thirty to fifty times the strength of protecting chemicals detected in the mature broccoli plants, including, indole-3-carbine, one of the cancer-fighting compounds," writes Jenny Bowden in The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth. Carcinogens and free radicals harm your DNA. The high and rich amounts of antioxidants, photochemical, and minerals are the supreme weapon to block and defend your systems for many diseases.

Peppers

Peppers, the green variety, have the largest amount of vitamin C. Your body does not build vitamin C, which is an essential antioxidant to reinforce your immune system, grow your arteries and rejuvenate vitamin E. This plant contains lycopene, which has proved to decrease the chance of prostate cancer. Unluckily, peppers were located on the "most contaminated with pesticides" list. Therefore, only organic peppers should be eaten and still cleaned very well.

The foods picked above are my "Top 10" foods list.

This list addresses protein, carbohydrates, fats, minerals, vitamins, and enzymes, which are necessary for survival and keeping a healthy disease-free body.

The foods on this list contain the basic building blocks to fortify your body, keep active skin, and a healthy immune system.

This will support body weight and may stop new-century disorders such as cardiovascular disease and cancers when absorbed according to your own BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate).

Final Word:

I hope this article will help you to understand what is good for you and what fruit and vegetables are good for your health and to boost your immune systems. If you are not to suffer this disease in your life then eat healthy food full of vitamins, carbohydrates, minerals, protein, and nutrients free of chemicals, presides, artificial manure then you should go for organic food. Natures Cart is the leading e-commerce organic fruit and veg supplier in Melbourne Australia. They have a board range of fresh fruit and vegetables, online bakery products, plant based meat , and make your own fruit and veg boxes facility. For more info and shop visit Natures Cart.

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Are You Right For The Keto Diet?

What Is Keto?

Benefits Of The Keto Diet

Comparing Standard American, Paleo, & Keto Diets

(As a % of total caloric intake)

__________________________Carbs__________Protein_________Fat

Standard American Diet_____40-60%_________15-30%_________15-40%

Paleo Diet_________________20-40%_________20-35%_________25-50%

Keo Diet________________ __5-10%__________10-15%_________70-80%

How To Formulate A Keto Diet

1. Carbohydrates

In terms of the overall diet, carb-dense foods like pastas, cereals, potatoes, rice, beans, sugary sweets, sodas, juices, and beer are not suitable.

A carb level less than 50 g/day generally breaks down to the following:

5-10 g carbs from protein-based foods. Eggs, cheese, and shellfish will carry a few residual grams of carbs from natural sources and added marinades and spices.

10-15 g carbs from non-starchy vegetables.

5-10 g carbs from nuts/seeds. Most nuts contain 5-6 g carbs per ounce.

5-10 g carbs from fruits such as berries, olives, tomatoes, and avocados.

5-10 g carbs from miscellaneous sources such as low-carb desserts, high-fat dressings, or drinks with very small amounts of sugar.

Beverages

2. Protein

Best sources of high quality protein include:

Organic, pastured eggs (6-8 g of protein/egg)

Grass-fed meats (6-9 g of protein/oz)

Animal-based sources of omega-3 fats, such as wild-caught Alaskan salmon, sardines, and anchovies, and herrings. (6-9 g of protein/oz)

Nuts and seeds, such as macadamia, almonds, pecans, flax, hemp, and sesame seeds. (4-8 g of protein/quarter cup)

Vegetables (1-2 g of protein/oz)

3. Fat

(As a % of total caloric intake)

_________________________Maintain Weight_______Lose Weight

Carbs____________________5-10%________________5-10%

Protein__________________10-15%_______________10-15%

Fat from diet_____________70-80%_______________35-40%

Fat from stored body fat___0%___________________35-40%

Avoid eating undesirable fats such as trans fat, highly refined polyunsaturated vegetable oils, as well as high amounts of omega-6 polyunsaturated fats.

Best foods to obtain high quality fats include:

Avocados and avocado oil

Coconuts and coconut oil

Grass-fed butter, ghee, and beef fat

Organic, pastured heavy cream

Olive oil

Lard from pastured pigs

Medium chain triglycerides (MCTs)

Who Should Be Cautious With A Keto Diet?

For most people, a keto diet is very safe. However, there are certain individuals who need to take special care and discuss with their doctors before going on such a diet.

Those taking medications for diabetes. Dosage may need to be adjusted as blood sugar goes down with a low-carb diet.

Those taking medications for high blood pressure. Dosage may need to be adjusted as blood pressure goes down with a low-carb diet.

Those with kidney disease should consult with their doctors before doing a keto diet.

Common Concerns With A Keto Diet

Not being able to reach ketosis. Make sure you are not eating too much protein and there is no hidden carbs in the packaged foods that you consume.

Eating the wrong kinds of fat such as the highly refined polyunsaturated corn and soybean oils.

Is Keto Safe For Long-Term?

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Should you use MCT oil?

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For illustration, just one animal research found that administering MCTs to mice aided in lowering cholesterol stages by growing the excretion https://superfoodsolutionblog.skyrock.com/3334070706-What-does-Superfood-Solution-do.html of bile acids (). Also, an older study in rats connected virgin coconut oil usage to Improved cholesterol amounts and bigger antioxidant ranges( ). One more older analysis study in 40 women identified that having in coconut oil As well as a very low-calorie diet reduced LDL( lousy) cholesterol and increased HDL( excellent) cholesterol, compared with Women of all ages having in soybean oil(). Advancements in cholesterol and antioxidant concentrations may possibly produce a lowered threat of coronary heart dilemma in the long run. Food plan programs superior in MCT-abundant foods like coconut oil may aid nutritious cholesterol levels. Having said that, the proof is combined. MCTs may additionally enable decreased blood sugar ranges. In one review, diet plans full of MCTs enhanced insulin sensitivity in grownups with style two diabetes(). One more examine in forty those with surplus fat and type 2 diabetic issues learned that supplementing with MCTs Improved diabetes Hazard aspects. Extra recentresearch study is necessary to determine its complete impacts. MCTs may possibly assist reduced blood glucose amounts by reducing insulin resistance. Nonetheless, a lot more exploration is needed to validate this gain - mitochondria. MCTs produce ketones, which provide as a substitute Electrical power supply for your Mind and can therefore boost. mitochondria.

Mind functionality in people today next ketogenic diet plan ideas( specified as carbohydrate use a lot less than fifty g/day ). A short while ago, There's been extra desire inside the usage of MCTs to assist handle or protect against brain disorders like Alzheimer's sickness and dementia( ). Nevertheless, this end result was only noticed in people who didn't have the APOE4 gene variant (). All round, the evidence is limited to limited scientific tests with minimal sample measurements, so more research examine is needed. MCTs may well make improvements to Mind function in persons with Alzheimer's disease who have a certain genetic make-up - fatty acids. A lot more investigation research is required (MCT oil).

Conditions that make the most of medium-chain triglyceride supplements contain: diarrheasteatorrhea (Extra fat indigestion )liver health issues Individuals undergoing bowel or belly surgical procedure might also reward. Proof also supports using MCTs in ketogenic diet plan programs treating epilepsy(). Applying MCTs enables Little ones that have seizures to eat larger sized areas and endure extra calories and carbs than basic ketogenic diet regime ideas allow(). MCTs support contend with several different circumstances, which includes inadequate nourishment, malabsorption disorders, and epilepsy. You will find presently no noted unfavorable interactions with medications or other key adverse effects. Even so, some small adverse outcomes have essentially been described, including nausea, throwing up, diarrhea, and an upset abdomen. These could be avoided by commencing with compact dosages, for example 1 teaspoon( five mL) and rising consumption gradually. When endured, MCT oil is often taken via the tablespoon - triglycerides. It truly is Also vital to acquire frequent.

blood lipid lab exams to aid keep an eye on your cholesterol ranges. Some resources reduce individuals with style 1 diabetes from using medium-chain triglycerides as a result of accompanying manufacture of ketones. It is really thought that high levels of ketones in the blood may possibly improve the threat of ketoacidosis, an incredibly severe problem that could occur in people with sort one diabetic issues. In individuals with perfectly-managed diabetes and nutritious. mitochondria.

blood glucose amounts, ketone concentrations remain inside a Safe and sound assortment even in the course of ketosis. There are actually minimum present study research offered that investigate making use of MCTs in All those with kind 1 diabetic issues. Nevertheless, some older scientific studies that were performed noticed no harmful consequences() (MCT oil). MCT oil is Harmless for the majority of folks, but there are no very clear dose recommendations.

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Are You Right For The Keto Diet?

What Is Keto?

Benefits Of The Keto Diet

Comparing Standard American, Paleo, & Keto Diets

(As a % of total caloric intake)

__________________________Carbs__________Protein_________Fat

Standard American Diet_____40-60%_________15-30%_________15-40%

Paleo Diet_________________20-40%_________20-35%_________25-50%

Keo Diet________________ __5-10%__________10-15%_________70-80%

How To Formulate A Keto Diet

1. Carbohydrates

In terms of the overall diet, carb-dense foods like pastas, cereals, potatoes, rice, beans, sugary sweets, sodas, juices, and beer are not suitable.

A carb level less than 50 g/day generally breaks down to the following:

5-10 g carbs from protein-based foods. Eggs, cheese, and shellfish will carry a few residual grams of carbs from natural sources and added marinades and spices.

10-15 g carbs from non-starchy vegetables.

5-10 g carbs from nuts/seeds. Most nuts contain 5-6 g carbs per ounce.

5-10 g carbs from fruits such as berries, olives, tomatoes, and avocados.

5-10 g carbs from miscellaneous sources such as low-carb desserts, high-fat dressings, or drinks with very small amounts of sugar.

Beverages

2. Protein

Best sources of high quality protein include:

Organic, pastured eggs (6-8 g of protein/egg)

Grass-fed meats (6-9 g of protein/oz)

Animal-based sources of omega-3 fats, such as wild-caught Alaskan salmon, sardines, and anchovies, and herrings. (6-9 g of protein/oz)

Nuts and seeds, such as macadamia, almonds, pecans, flax, hemp, and sesame seeds. (4-8 g of protein/quarter cup)

Vegetables (1-2 g of protein/oz)

3. Fat

(As a % of total caloric intake)

_________________________Maintain Weight_______Lose Weight

Carbs____________________5-10%________________5-10%

Protein__________________10-15%_______________10-15%

Fat from diet_____________70-80%_______________35-40%

Fat from stored body fat___0%___________________35-40%

Avoid eating undesirable fats such as trans fat, highly refined polyunsaturated vegetable oils, as well as high amounts of omega-6 polyunsaturated fats.

Best foods to obtain high quality fats include:

Avocados and avocado oil

Coconuts and coconut oil

Grass-fed butter, ghee, and beef fat

Organic, pastured heavy cream

Olive oil

Lard from pastured pigs

Medium chain triglycerides (MCTs)

Who Should Be Cautious With A Keto Diet?

For most people, a keto diet is very safe. However, there are certain individuals who need to take special care and discuss with their doctors before going on such a diet.

Those taking medications for diabetes. Dosage may need to be adjusted as blood sugar goes down with a low-carb diet.

Those taking medications for high blood pressure. Dosage may need to be adjusted as blood pressure goes down with a low-carb diet.

Those with kidney disease should consult with their doctors before doing a keto diet.

Common Concerns With A Keto Diet

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When you feel like the contents of your stomach can make an appearance at any moment, the last thing you want to do is exercise. But just because you have acid reflux doesn’t mean you have to skip the gym and stay at home.

So, does working out actually make acid reflux worse? This all depends on the kind of exercise you do and the precautions you take before working out. Low-impact exercises such as yoga and swimming won’t make your acid reflux worse. Adopting better feeding habits before going to the gym can also save you the trouble of burping bile throughout the day.

Acid reflux and working out don’t always have to go hand in hand. There are plenty of things you can do to improve your symptoms while staying in shape.

Understanding Acid Reflux

Acid reflux refers to the “backflow” movement of gastrointestinal contents from the stomach up to the esophagus. A small muscle called the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) serves as a barrier between the stomach and the esophagus. This part of the stomach serves as a one-way valve, ensuring that no acid ever goes back up to the esophagus.

But sometimes, certain triggers can weaken the LES, causing stomach contents to be regurgitated upwards. This results in acidic, pungent bile wafting onto the throat, typically accompanied by a burning sensation.

The Relation of Exercise With Acid Reflux

Can exercise induce acid reflux?

Getting a good workout is a crucial part of any healthy lifestyle, but sometimes too much working out can be the very cause of heartburn. Exercise-induced heartburn is a common occurrence that can happen to anyone, at any age.

Working out triggers acid reflux under certain conditions. These include:

Your LMS is weak or too relaxed. Smoking is a known trigger of acid reflux. Nicotine relaxes the LMS and prevents the muscle from securing stomach acid right where it should be.

Your energy drink contains ingredients that trigger acid reflux. Caffeine is the main ingredient in all energy drinks, and is a primary cause of acid reflux. Concentrated doses of caffeine can prove too much for the digestive tract, leading to the overproduction of stomach acids. Similarly, working out after drinking a carbonated energy drink can trigger the gases in your stomach, leading to heartburn.

Your previous meal induces acid reflux. Like drinks, certain foods may be more of a heartburn fuel than others. This includes spicy and acidic foods, as well as alcohol and chocolate.

Can exercise make existing acid reflux worse?

Physical activity alone won’t make acid reflux worse, but certain movements will certainly do the trick. As explained by Dr. Eitan Rubinstein, an affiliated gastroenterologist with the Harvard Medical School, “Anytime you do anything strenuous, your stomach can tighten up, making contents flow upward, so anything can give you reflux if you strain yourself hard enough.”

She also explains how rapid breathing, something that is unavoidable in aerobic exercises, can cause the lungs to expand which “can draw reflux material into your esophagus”.

Specific activities are more prone to disturbing the stomach than others. She identifies any activity that involves bobbing up and down to be the main culprits for aggravating pre-existing acid reflux (source).

List of Exercises That Aggravate Acid Reflux

Not all physical activities are created equally, with some more harmful to your stomach than others. For example, a study suggests that weightlifters had higher instances of acid reflux during an 80-minute rest period than marathoners and cyclists (source).

Certain exercises are likelier to put pressure on the stomach, impede blood flow around the gastrointestinal area, both of which are considered triggers for acid reflux.

Introducing huge amounts of air to the esophagus through gulping or breathing may also affect the LES. Some athletic mechanics involving bending the waist and hanging upside down may also cause heartburn.

These exercises include:

Sprinting and running. These aerobic exercises may be great for the heart, but they aren’t exactly accommodating with heartburn. The up and down motion can jostle contents in your stomach and irritate your digestive tract, while the sharp inhalations of air can relax the LMS and force acid into the esophagus.

Weightlifting. The motion of weightlifters alone may strongly aggravate acid reflux. Lifting heavy weights causes the stomach to tighten, which can force the organ to regurgitate some of its contents upwards. It’s not uncommon to see powerlifters regurgitate stomach contents or vomit when they’re pushing their bodies to the limit since this exercise typically involves diaphragm contraction, which can push stomach acid upwards. More advanced lifters secure belts around their weights to maintain their form; this added restriction on the abdomen can add further stress to the gastrointestinal area.

Gymnastics. Movements in gymnastics involve a lot of tumbling, spinning, and hanging down — all of which can irritate the stomach and cause heartburn.

Cycling and Jump Rope. Pressing the knees close to the abdomen and consistently jumping down are two actions that have a higher chance of inducing heartburn than others. These activities are both aerobic in nature and also introduce pressure to the stomach. When the stomach exceeds the amount of pressure it can take, acid can travel upward into the esophagus because of acid reflux.

Tips on Managing Acid Reflux Before Exercise

Adjust Your Diet. If you’re the kind of person who always needs to fuel up before going on a run or lifting some weights, the food you eat before working out may play an important role in acid reflux. Troubleshoot your feeding habits by observing which types of food give you acid reflux, and try to stay away from those before you exercise.

East Slower. It’s tempting to shove food down your mouth while you’re rushing to head to the gym, but doctors say that’s not a good idea. The pace of your eating can be as influential as the food that you eat, so watch out for signs of heartburn during your morning rush to the gym.

Eat Nothing At All. Acid reflux is triggered when stomach contents are irritated by jostling motion. Sometimes the solution is to eat nothing at all. Or if you really can’t go without eating anything, grab a bite of something small and substantial like a banana or a cracker.

Eat At Least Two To Three Hours Before. Test out different meal intervals to see which one works best for you. Eating a big meal two hours before your workout may produce the same energy boost as a carbohydrate-heavy snack 1 hour before the gym. Experiment with different eating times to get the best results, but ensure that you eat at least 45 minutes before a sweat session.

Drink Antacids. Over-the-counter reliefs are available to help neutralize stomach acid. Antacids are considered perfectly safe and can be used as a preventative measure every time you plan to exercise.

Find A Better Routine. If you’re doing a routine with a lot of jumping motions, try and swap out some of the exercises with something more low-impact. There are plenty of exercises that don’t require jumping and running which can still improve cardiovascular and muscular strength and endurance; do those instead.

Stay hydrated. Bringing a water jug to the gym may have more benefits than you realize. Aside from keeping you cool in-between exercises, drinking water can help calm your stomach and wash away stomach content. It cleanses the esophagus and can help relieve symptoms when they start acting up.

Approved Exercises for Patients With Acid Reflux

Yoga

Yoga promotes flexibility, stability, and strength, without putting a strain on the abdomen. Although this low-impact exercise is generally considered one of the best ways to stay active for patients with acid reflux, be wary of inverted poses. Poses like downward dog and handstands may irritate the stomach and push the acid forward. Instead, stick to poses that don’t defy gravity.

Swimming

Swimming is the ultimate aerobic exercise for patients suffering from acid reflux. Muscle strength and cardiovascular endurance are still tested, without putting unnecessary strain on your gastrointestinal area.

Walking

Swap out running and jogging for something a little more low-impact. In a recent study, going on a 10-minute walk every week can reduce the chances of early death (source). Walking is a great way to stay active without stressing the digestive tract. The best part is that you can do this exercise outside the gym and make it a part of your lifestyle.

FAQ – Acid Reflux and Working Out

Is it safe to exercise when I have acid reflux?

You’ll be fine as long as you stick to exercises that are approved for patients with acid reflux. In fact, some doctors even suggest gradually moving towards medium- to -high-intensity exercises, for as long as the body doesn’t exhibit aversion to these types of exercises.

We recommend getting a physical trainer to learn more about exercises suitable for your situation.

Is there a way to prevent acid reflux altogether?

Acid reflux can be caused by medical complications such as a hiatal hernia or poor lifestyle choices. Staying away from working out won’t fix acid reflux, although it may temporarily alleviate symptoms. The best way to cure acid reflux is to get to the root of the matter and implement any dietary, lifestyle, or medical changes necessary.

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7 Beetroot Juice Benefits

1. Boosts Athletic Performance

Beetroot can increase the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood and has also been found to reduce the amount of oxygen that muscles require in order to function optimally. This means that consuming beetroot will provide an increase in energy, performance and stamina.

A 2012 study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics suggests that the consumption of nitrate-rich, whole beetroot improves running performance in healthy adults. (1) In the study, 11 healthy and athletic men and women were studied in a double-blind placebo controlled crossover trial evaluation.

Participants underwent two 5-kilometer treadmill time trials in random sequence, one 75 minutes after consuming baked beetroot and once 75 minutes after consuming cranberry relish as a eucaloric placebo. Based on paired tests, mean running velocity during the run tended to be faster after beetroot consumption. During the last 1.1 miles of the run, running velocity was 5 percent faster in the beetroot trial. No differences in exercise heart rate were observed between trials; however, rating of perceived exertion was lower with beetroot.

Another study published in 2014 by Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise found that nitrate-rich beetroot juice enhanced the time trial performance of trained cyclists using devices that simulate altitude. (2) The ingestion of beetroot served as a practical and effective enhancing agent for endurance exercise at high altitude. The nine competitive amateur male cyclists involved in the study were most influenced by 70 milliliters of beetroot three hours before a performance trial comprised of 15 minutes of steady exercise at 60 percent maximum work rate.

2. Powerful Antioxidant

Beetroot juice has been considered a promising therapeutic treatment in a range of clinical diseases associated with oxidative stress and inflammation. Its constituents, most notably the betalain pigments, display potent antioxidant, chemo-preventive and anti-inflammatory activity.

According to research, beetroot juice might serve as a useful strategy to strengthen internal antioxidant defenses, helping to protect cellular components from oxidative damage. When certain types of oxygen molecules are allowed to travel freely in the body, they cause what is known as free radical damage. Oxidative damage has been linked to health conditions like heart disease, cancer and dementia; this is why consuming high antioxidant foods regularly is so important.

According to a scientific review conducted in 2015, the most abundant betalain found in beetroot, betanin, was the most effective inhibitor of oxidative stress. (3) Betanin’s high antioxidant activity appeared to stem from its exceptional electron contributing capacity and ability to defuse highly reactive radicals targeting cell membranes. This suggests that beetroot juice, or beetroot juice supplements, protect against oxidative damage to DNA, lipid and protein structures.

3. Lowers Blood Pressure

Because beetroots are rich in natural chemicals called nitrates, through a chain reaction, your body changes nitrates into nitric oxide, which helps with blood flow and blood pressure. A 2012 study published in the British Journal of Nutrition found that a low dose of beetroot demonstrated significant hypotensive effects. (4) The results of this study suggest that beetroot consumption remarkably lowered systolic blood pressure (when heart muscles contract) and diastolic blood pressure (when heart muscles relax) over a period of 24 hours when compared with a water control group.

Another 2012 study published in Nutrition Journal involved 15 men and 15 women who received 500 grams of beetroot and apple juice or a placebo juice. As a result of the evaluation, it was clear that beetroot and apple juice lowered systolic blood pressure, as indicated with measurements six hours after juice consumption. (5) This was especially true for men, who showed a more significant reduction in blood pressure levels.

Overall, researchers concluded that beetroot juice will lower blood pressure levels naturally when consumed as part of a normal diet in healthy adults.

4. Aids Detoxification

Beetroot juice serves as a natural blood cleaner. It’s able to help the body detox and cleanse the blood of heavy metals, toxins and waste due to its compounds called glutathiones, which are essential for detoxification within the liver and other digestive organs. Additionally, the fiber content in beetroot juice helps to sweep the digestive tract of waste and toxins while restoring healthy and regular bowel movements.

It’s the betalains in beetroot that help to form glutathione — enabling the body to neutralize toxins and make them water-soluble, meaning they can be exerted through urine and flushed out of the body.

Beetroot juice is also a powerful tool for cleansing and supporting liver function. It’s important to keep the liver at optimal function because it filters our blood and is responsible for the largest percentage of detoxification in the body. It works tirelessly to detoxify our blood, produce the bile needed to digest fat, break down hormones and store essential vitamins, minerals and iron.

With impaired liver function, juicing vegetables has the added benefit of making the vegetables easier to digest and more readily available for absorption. Drinking beetroot juice for a liver cleanse also helps to reduce acid levels in the body, helping to create a more friendly pH balance.

5. Supports Cognitive Health

Drinking beetroot juice increases blood flow to the brain in older people, which may be able to serve as a natural remedy for Alzheimer’s and fight the progression of dementia and other cognitive conditions. The nitrates in beetroot juice are converted into nitrites by bacteria in the mouth; these nitrites help open blood vessels in the body, increasing blood flow and oxygen to places lacking in oxygen.

As we age, there are areas in the brain that become poorly perfused, meaning there is not enough blood flowing through those areas. This is what may lead to cognitive conditions like dementia. A study done by Wake Forest researchers at the Translational Science Center evaluated how dietary nitrates affected 14 adults age 70 and older over a period of four days. The MRIs done at the end of the four-day testing period showed that after eating a high-nitrate diet, the older adults had increased blood flow to the white matter of the frontal lobes. (6) This is the area of the brain that is commonly associated with degeneration that leads to dementia and other cognitive issues.

Similarly, a 2016 study performed by Wake Forest University researchers explored the effects of drinking beetroot juice before a workout. The study observed 26 men and women, 55 years of age and older who did not exercise, had high blood pressure and took two or less medications for high blood pressure.

Three times a week for six weeks, they drank a beetroot juice supplement one hour before a moderately intense 50-minute walk on a treadmill. Half the participants received a supplement containing 560 mg of nitrate; the others received a placebo with very little nitrate. Researchers found that the beetroot group “had brain networks that more closely resembled those of younger adults, showing the potential enhanced neuroplasticity conferred by combining exercise and beetroot juice consumption.” (7)

6. Fights Diabetes

Beets contain an antioxidant known as alpha-lipoic acid, which has been shown to lower glucose levels, increase insulin sensitivity and prevent oxidative stress-induced changes in patients with diabetes. A 2008 study published in Nutrition Reviews found that alpha-lipoic acid can be extremely beneficial for patients with diabetic neuropathy. (8)

According to researchers, alpha-lipoic acid “terminates free radicals, chelates transition metal ions, increases cytosolic glutathione and vitamin C levels, and prevents toxicities associated with their loss.” This means that beetroot juice is able to reduce the oxidative stress that has the power to destroy healthy cells in the body.

Beetroot juice is also high in fiber, so it keeps toxins and wastes moving through the digestive system properly. When the pancreas does not produce proper amounts of insulin, or if cells cannot properly process insulin, this results in diabetes. High fiber foods, like beetroot, help to slow down glucose absorption — giving the body time to process the insulin.

7. High Source of Folate

Folate consumption is important because it helps the body make new cells, specifically by playing a role in copying and synthesizing DNA. A folate deficiency will cause anemia (poorly formed red blood cells), a weakened immune function and poor digestion. Pregnant women, women who are breastfeeding, people with liver disease, people who are medications for diabetes, alcoholics and people on kidney dialysis are most at risk of a folate deficiency. High folate foods, like beetroot, lentils, spinach and chickpeas, help to ensure a healthy pregnancy, fight to prevent cancer and support cardiovascular health.

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MY FIRST BONE BROTH RECIPE

So I finally decided to do all of the baking that I have been wanting to do for quite some time now. So yesterday I got into my kitchen and I made some keto bread, keto breakfast bars, and a ridiculously amazing protein style cheeseburger with a Low Carb thousand Island dressing. It was to die for! There are many different recipes that I need to post here now, so they will be soon to follow. The one I’m concentrating on today is my first bone broth. I know that many people use vegetables, seasonings, and spices in their bone broth, but I opted to go with herbs because herbs are great medicine for the body. So I will tell you the herbs that are used in the way in which they help heal the body in this blog post. For those of you who have never made a bone broth, the basic recipe is simple go to your budget and grab approximately six beef marrow bones. Your butcher will usually have them already prepackaged. Where I live they run roughly about eight dollars a pack and you really only need one pack per broth recipe. In my broth however I also opted to use the carcass from a rotisserie chicken from Costco. This particular carcass was dry Normas so I knew it would have a ton of good marrow on it for my broth. Another factor to the common recipe is apple cider vinegar approximately 2 tablespoons. This is the formula pretty much everyone uses what you do after that point is up to you. Well really, it’s all up to you, but these are just the basics. Some people use filtered water, in this instance are used well water. Personally I don’t believe the type of water you use has any bearing because you’re cooking this along eventually the water will purify. Now what are you going to do is list for you the herbs that are used and their health benefits. Because there are so many wonderful benefits of herbs, in this post I’m only going to cover the health benefits of eating these herbs. If you want to know more about using these herbs in other facets, please let me know and I will post more on herbs here.

Thyme: Thyme is a culinary staple in many countries around the world including Italy, France, and throughout the Mediterranean. There are many great health benefits to this herb, and here are just a few: Thyme can help lower blood pressure, boost you immunity, lift your mood, aid in aromatherapy, and helps keep your heart healthy.

Cilantro or coriander: According to nutrition-and-you.com, Cilantro is one of the traditional Mediterranean herbs which commonly recognized as leaf-coriander in Asia. It is widely employed in savory dishes in almost all parts of the world. It carries many important plant-derived chemical compounds that are known to have disease preventing and health promoting properties. Plant coriander is quite similar to dillregarding utility where both its leaves as well as seeds can be used in cuisine. However, its deep-green leaves possess good amounts of antioxidants, essential oils, vitamins, and dietary fiber, which may help reduce LDL or “bad cholesterol” levels in the blood. The herb is a good source of minerals like potassium, calcium, manganese, iron, and magnesium. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that help regulate heart rate and blood pressure. Iron is essential for red blood cell production. The human body uses manganese as a co-factor for the antioxidant enzyme, superoxide dismutase. It is also rich in many vital vitamins, including folic acid, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin-A, beta carotene, vitamin-C, which are essential for optimum health. Vitamin-C is a powerful natural antioxidant. 100 g of cilantro leaves provide 30% of daily recommended levels of vitamin-C. It provides 6,748 IU of vitamin-A per 100 g, about 225% of recommended daily intake. Vitamin-A, an important fat-soluble vitamin, and antioxidant, is also required for maintaining healthy mucosa and skin and is also essential for vision. Consumption of natural foods rich in vitamin-A and flavonoids (carotenes) may help protect from lung and oral cavity cancers. This humble backyard herb provides (% of RDA/100g): * 15% of folates, * 11% of vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine), * 45% of vitamin C, * 225% of vitamin A, * 258% of vitamin K, * 22% of iron and * 18% of manganese. (Note: RDA-Recommended daily allowance).

The herb parts (leaves, root, and stem) of the cilantro (coriander) plant have been found to have antiseptic and carminative properties.

Turmeric: This is one of my favorite herbs to use not only for myself but for my dog as well. Since it is an anti-inflammatory herbs, it helps with her cough and my asthma. Turmeric is a natural liver detoxifier. Due to its natural anti-inflammatory properties, Tumerick is also great for anyone with rheumatoid arthritis. Turmeric is a natural painkiller and Cox-2 inhibitor, turmeric is also a natural antioxidant.

Cumin: The health benefits of cumin include its ability to aid in digestion, improve immunity and treat piles, insomnia, respiratory disorders, asthma, bronchitis, common cold, lactation, anemia, skin disorders, boils and cancer. Digestion: Cumin is extremely good for digestion and related problems. The very aroma of cumin, which comes from an aromatic organic compound called Cuminaldehyde, the main component of its essential oil, activates our salivary glands in our mouth, which facilitates the primary digestion of food. Next is thymol, a compound present in cumin, which stimulates the glands that secrete acids, bile and enzymes responsible for complete digestion of the food in the stomach and the intestines. Cumin is also Carminative, which means that it relieves from you from gastroubles and thereby improves digestion and appetite. Due to its essential oils, magnesium and sodium content, cumin promotes digestion and also gives relief for stomach-aches when taken with hot water. Piles: The main cause behind piles (hemorrhoids) is constipation added with infections in the wound in the anal tract, which are also caused by constipation. Cumin, because of its dietary fiber content and carminative, stimulating, antifungal and antimicrobial properties, acts as a natural laxative in powdered form. These characteristics are due to the presence of essential oils comprised mainly of Cuminaldehyde and certain pyrazines. Adding cumin to your diet also helps in healing up of infections or wounds in the digestive and excretory system and speeds up digestion as well. That pretty much means that it clears up all of the symptoms and causes of hemorrhoids, so keep that it mind when you start itching! Diabetes: Although research is still ongoing, early studies report that cumin, among a number of other spices, can have a powerful effect in preventing diabetes by reducing the chances of hypoglycemia. The animals that were tested showed a sharp decline in hypoglycemia when fed cumin seeds in their diet, and they also showed a decrease in glucosuria, which is a condition where the urine contains too much glucose, also resulting in hypoglycemia and diabetes. Human testing is ongoing, but early reports show that cumin can be a very powerful tool in the battle against diabetes! Insomnia: This is a very peculiar property of cumin. It is a stimulant as well as a relaxant at the same time. This property cannot be attributed to a single component alone, just as causes of insomnia cannot be attributed to a single cause. However, studies show that the proper intake of vitamins(particularly B-complex) and good digestion help to induce a sound sleep. It helps in both of these factors. Some of the components of cumin essential oil are hypnotic in nature and have tranquilizing effects, which also help to relieve stress and anxiety that commonly causes insomnia. Respiratory Disorders, Asthma, Bronchitis: The presence of caffeine (the stimulating agent), and the richly aromatic essential oils (the disinfectants) make cumin an ideal anticongestive combination for those suffering from respiratory disorders such as asthma and bronchitis. It acts as an expectorant, meaning that it loosens up the accumulated phlegm and mucus in the respiratory tracts and makes it easier to eliminate them from the system via sneezing or coughing up and spitting. By eliminating as much of the mucus and phlegm as possible, it can inhibit the formation of additional material and help to heal the initial condition that led to its formation in the first place. Common Cold: The common cold is a viral infection which affects our body frequently when our immune system becomes weakened or vulnerable. Again, the essential oils present in cumin act as disinfectants and help fight viral infections which can cause the common cold. Cumin also suppresses the development of coughing in the respiratory system since it dries up the excess mucus. Cumin is rich in iron and has considerable amount of vitamin-C, which are essential for a healthy immune system and keeps infections from forming or becoming worse. Vitamin-C is also a natural antioxidant, so it defends against other infections and toxins as well, further boosting the immune system. Lactation: Cumin is rich in iron and thus very good for lactating mothers as well as for women who are undergoing menses or who are pregnant, since they are more in need of iron than others. Moreover, cumin is said to help ease and increase secretion of milk in lactating women due to the presence of thymol, which tends to increase secretions from our glands, including milk, which is a secretion from the mammary glands. Also, cumin is more beneficial if taken with honey. Cumin has remarkable amount of calcium (more than 900 mg per 100 grams) which accounts for over 90% of our daily requirement of calcium. This calcium is an important constituent of milk and hence cumin is very good for lactating mothers. Anemia: As stated above, cumin is very richin iron (more than 66 mg. in every 100 grams) which is more than 5 times the daily requirement of iron for an adult. This iron is the main constituent of hemoglobin in the red blood corpuscles of blood. It is hemoglobin which transfers oxygen (as the oxide of iron) to the body’s cells and whose deficiency causes anemia. So, cumin can be a nutritious additive to daily diet for anemic people and avoid the symptoms of anemia like fatigue, anxiety, cognitive malfunction, and digestive issues. Concentration and Cognitive Malfunction: The amount of iron in cumin leads to increased hemoglobin production and subsequent prevention of anemia, but that increased blood flow has other benefits as well. When your blood circulation is in top form, adequate amounts of oxygen are able to reach the organs and the brain, leading to optimal performance of those bodily systems. Proper amounts of oxygen and iron in the brain lead to increased cognitive performance and a decrease in cognitive disorders like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. For other organs, increased oxygenation increases efficiency and speeds up the metabolism, which can boost your overall health, increase strength, and prevent signs of aging. Boils: Boils are outlets for the removal of toxic substances and foreign matters such as microbes from the body. This means that they are symptoms which show that a high amount of toxic substances have accumulated in the body. In this way, cumin can help you a great deal. Those who regularly use cumin in food have a significant reduction in the occurrence of boils, rashes, pimples, and other signs of excess toxin content. Components such as cuminaldehyde, thymol, and phosphorusare good detoxifying agents which help in the regular removal of toxins from the body. The healthy way of removing toxins is through the excretory system, not through boils. Immunity: As discussed above, an abundance of iron, the presence of essential oils, vitamin-C, and vitamin-A in cumin boosts our immune system in a number of ways. Vitamin C is one of the most powerful antioxidants that we have in our body, and it also stimulates the function and activity of white blood cells. As an antioxidant, vitamin C fights the detrimental effects of free radicals, which are the dangerous byproducts of cellular metabolism. They are constantly being created in the body, and therefore, must be constantly eliminated. Antioxidants neutralize free radicals that lead to many diseases, including, but not limited to, cardiovascular diseases and cancer. 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Goldenseal: American Indians used goldenseal as a medication for inflammatory internal conditions such as respiratory, digestive and genito-urinary tract inflammation induced by allergy or infection. The Cherokee used the roots as a wash for local inflammations, a decoction for general debility, dyspepsia, and to improve appetite. The Iroquois used a decoction of the root for whooping cough, diarrhea, liver disease, fever, sour stomach, flatulence, pneumonia, and with whiskey for heart trouble. They also prepared a compound infusion with other roots for use as drops in the treatment of earache and as a wash for sore eyes. It was popularly used as a bitter stomach digestive (to help stimulate digestion and improve appetite), to treat skin inflammations, and those of the eyes such as conjunctivitis. It was also used for inflammation of the mucous membranes of the throat and digestive system. It?s traditional uses also include the treatment of peptic ulcers, gastritis, dyspepsia and colitis. It is said to stimulate appetite and generally have a toning effect on the whole body has also been used for anorexia nervosa. It is also said to be effective for treatment of catarrhal conditions of the upper respiratory tract and inflammations of the urinary tract. Goldenseal has numerous uses that are attributed to its antibiotic, anti-inflammatory and astringent properties. It soothes irritated mucus membranes aiding the eyes, ears, nose and throat. Taken at the first signs of respiratory problems, colds or flu, Goldenseal helps can help to prevent further symptoms from developing. It has also been used to help reduce fevers, and relieve congestion and excess mucous. Goldenseal cleanses and promotes healthy glandular functions by increasing bile flow and digestive enzymes, therefore regulating healthy liver and spleen functions. It can relieve constipation and may also be used to treat infections of the bladder and intestines as well. Goldenseal contains calcium, iron, manganese, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, B-complex, and other nutrients and minerals. The roots and rhizomes of goldenseal contain many isoquinoline alkaloids, including hydrastine, berberine, canadine, canadaline, and l-hydrastine as well as traces of essential oil, fatty oil and resin. It is believed that the high content of these alkaloids gives its antibiotic, anti-infective and immune stimulating qualities. It is Alterative, anti-biotic, anti-catarrhal, anti-infective, anti-inflammatory, anti-malarial, anti-pyretic, anti-septic, astringent, bitter, hemostatic, immune-stimulating, laxative (mild), muscular stimulant, oxytocic, strong digestive stimulant, tonic to the digestive tract. Credit: Herbwisdom.com

Possible Side Effects of Goldenseal Goldenseal is considered safe for short-term use in adults at recommended dosages. Rare side effects may include nausea and/or vomiting. Discontinue use of goldenseal if any negative reactions like these occur. Goldenseal is not meant for long-term use. If you are currently taking any prescription or over-the-counter medications or have any health issues, check with your doctor before taking goldenseal. People with high blood pressure, liver disease, or heart disease should consult their healthcare provider before taking goldenseal. Goldenseal is not suggested for use in children or infants. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also avoid using goldenseal.

OK, so I think I have covered everything. If I forgot something, I will come back and at it. So as you can see, this bone broth will be chock full of vitamins, minerals, and health benefits for anyone who uses it. So, let’s get to the recipe: Ingredients: 6- beef marrow bones 1- rotisserie chicken carcass 2tbs- apple cider vinegar 1tbs- Thyme 1tbs- cilantro 1tbs- Red chili flakes 1tbs- Turmeric 1tbs- Cumin Goldenseal (optional, use what is right for you). 1-21tbs- Sea/Himalayan salt

Directions: Start by roasting your beef bones in the oven at 350°F for 15 to 20 minutes. Place bones into crockpot and cover with water. Make sure the water covers all of the bones. Place crockpot on low and begin adding your ingredients. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, strain bones from the broth, pour broth in mason jar. Depending on the remaining narrow in your bones, you may be able to do a second batch. Enjoy! and happy healthy eating!

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