Blueberries – The Benefits of Superfoods

This bold statement on the health benefits of blueberries is one that has been echoed throughout the health and wellness world in recent years.

Blueberries are one of the most nutrient-dense foods in the world and contain large levels of a broad range of antioxidants. The ORAC score of blueberries is an incredible 9,621 which makes it one of the highest antioxidant foods in the world.
(Link: https://draxe.com/top-10-high-antioxidant-foods/)

Consuming just one cup of blueberries provides the following nutrients:
• Resveratrol
• Gallic acid
• Lutein
• Zeaxanthin
• Vitamin K (36 percent DV)
• Vitamin C (25 percent DV)
• Manganese (25 percent DV)
• Fiber (17 percent DV)

Blueberries also:
• Combat the signs of aging
• Are a fantastic anti-inflammatory
• Boost brain health and functionality (Link: https://draxe.com/15-brain-foods-to-boost-focus-and-memory/ )
• Support digestion
• Promote heart health
• Benefit the skin
• Aid with weight loss

If all of this doesn’t make blueberries a superfood, I’m not sure what does!!

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Seeing as blueberries are among the most beneficial of health-boosting superfoods that exist, we thought it’d be a good idea to give an example of how you can use blueberries in a simple, tasty, and healthy dessert recipe!

Healthy Blueberry Pudding Recipe:

To preserve their nutritional content, make every effort to eat blueberries in their fresh, natural form.

INGREDIENTS:
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 cup kefir
• 3 avocados
• 1 cup blueberries
• 4 tablespoons ground chia seed
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 drop peppermint oil extract
• 1 tablespoon raw honey

DIRECTIONS:
1. Blend all ingredients in a high-powered blender.
2. Refrigerate for four hours.

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What Am I Really Hungry For?

The first step to reaching our ideal weight is to find out WHY we eat when we’re not hungry. Being MINDFUL will do this. If we make the effort to discover why we eat when we do, we will learn more than how to shed a few pounds, we will learn about what is going on inside our heads and hearts. Next time you are headed to the refrigerator and realize that you are not hungry but really, really  want to gorge on those last six brownies topped with dark chocolate chips (my fav), HALT and ask yourself, what is going on with me? Why do I want to eat?

Much of the time, not understanding what is bothering us leads to overeating.  It could be stress at work, or the cute guy from the coffee shop who didn’t call, or perhaps your children’s rebellious behavior. Maybe the reason for eating is as simple as boredom, and reaching for a tasty treat offers an exciting solution (at least for our taste buds).

However, at best it is a temporary high to fill a void. Shortly after, the same feelings pop up, with the addition of a bloated pang of guilt. If you are hungry, eat, but make it special. Put it on a pretty dish, then really pay attention to what you are putting into your mouth. Eat without distractions around you — no cell phone, no TV, no computer, no books, no newspaper. MINDFUL eating is learning to use all your senses to get the most out of your food. Smell the food. Look at the colors of food. Think about where it came from. Think about how it feels on your lips and in your mouth. Savor the food’s taste, and chew deliberately.

Our lives are all super busy, but how about starting to PRACTICE mindful eating a little each day? Starting today, let’s listen to our bodies’ wisdom and explore, instead of ignoring what we really need and shoving away our not-so-good feelings. Sometimes, things may get blown out of proportion, but being in tuned with our eating habits and what is going on with our hearts helps both our well-being and our waistline. Instead, Journal it out, give yourself a manicure, ring an old friend, go for a walk, work on that neglected project, or pray, etc. Simply say: I am not going to let this baloney bother me! Most of all do not stuff it. When we face our troubling situations, we become stronger and satisfied.

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Stop Overeating to Live Longer

If you want to live to 100, leaving a little bit of food on your plate may be a good idea. Author Dan Buettner, who studies longevity around the world, found that the oldest Japanese people stop eating when they are feeling only about 80% full.

St. Louis University researchers have confirmed this idea staring that eating less helps you age slower by limiting hormone production associated with the aging process.

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