Several research studies suggest that foods such as peanuts, mulberries, cranberries, grapes (red wine), etc. that's high in the antioxidant resveratrol may reduce the risks of coronary heart disease, cardiovascular disease and pre-mature aging. And it can provide more effective protection than the popular well known antioxidants vitamins C and E.
The effect resveratrol that's found in red wine is one of the explanations given for what's become known as the "French paradox". The French eat a diet that's notoriously high in fat, the same as the Scottish people. Yet the French have one of the lowest occurrences of cardiovascular disease, while the Scottish people have one of the highest. The answer that researchers have given is that the French tend to drink more red wine (made from grape skins), which of course is abundant with resveratrol. It appears to do a remarkable job.
Modern technology seems to have added to the problems of cardiovascular disease with saturated fats, trans fatty acids, processed foods, fast foods, etc. While technology has improved cardiovascular problems have increased. The powerful antioxidants contained in the skin of grapes, resveratrol in particular, appears to offset some of the effects by lowering the bad cholesterol (LDL) while raising the good cholesterol (HDL) in our bodies.
Antioxidants helps to minimize the damage done to the body from oxygen free radicals. It also plays a crucial role in pre-mature aging, as we age and the body begins to weaken and antioxidants protects against heart disease, cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer's and other diseases that attacks a body and muscles that has weakened with age.
Resveratrol is being touted as a dietary anti-aging solution, and while age related problems are of major importance, just as important, maybe even more, is the extra protection it provides promoting good cardiovascular health.
The Eastern philosophy is prevention, while in the West it's curing the disease. While the both sides are merging and giving us the best of both worlds, as a former stroke victim I can personally attest that Eastern philosophy of prevention is of critical importance, in order to cure a health problem you need to first have it. Also that it's possible to be physically fit and not healthy at the same time. Don't find out the hard way.
As you may be aware, there are many benefits of a colon cleanse. Dr Oz often says that if the colon is healthy, the mind is happy.
These inexpensive, easy-to-make recipes by Oprah & Dr Oz are excellent for cleansing your colon and losing weight. Both of these recipes will prove effective for a colon cleanse. The removal of toxic impurities from your system will help raise your metabolic rate which then helps you lose weight as your body digests more calories in less time. Fatigue will be a thing of the past as you find renewed levels of energy thanks to this detox program. These recipes are full of natural ingredients and filled with vitamins and antioxidants. They can be made from the comfort of your home and taste great.
So, what have you got to lose? Give it a try!
Master Cleanse Recipe
Ingredients required:
- Two tablespoons of organic lemon juice.
- Two tablespoons of organic maple syrup.
- Pinch of Cayenne Pepper
- 10 oz. of purified water
This recipe will make one serving of the drink. This will flush all the toxins from your system and simultaneously cleanse your colon. One serving per day for 1 month is recommended.
Green Drink Recipe
Ingredients required:
- One celery stick.
- Two chopped Apples.
- Juice from one freshly squeezed lemon.
- Medium sized cucumber-diced.
- One cup of spinach.
- Half a cup of chopped parsley.
- Small piece of peeled ginger.
Simply add ingredients to your blender, along with some purified water and ice-cubes. You can also add in some fresh carrot juice or sugar-free fruit juice to sweeten this drink. Not only is this drink good for cleansing your colon, but it can also aid in weight loss.
When you are looking for foods for the Dr Oz diet, aim for items that have less than 4 grams of saturated fat and sugars. Foods that are high in saturated fat elevate a person's cholesterol level. This also includes foods that have trans-fats. Foods that contain high fructose corn syrup usually have over four grams of sugar. According to Dr Oz, the typical person consumes 63 pounds (28 kilos) of high fructose corn syrup per annum, which adds 33 pounds (15 kilos) of fat to your body.
The Dr Oz Diet allows brown grains, such as rice and bread. White grains are prohibited, as they elevate blood sugar levels due to the enrichment process. Enriching foods leads to the withdrawal of natural vitamins and minerals. The only ‘white’ foods allowed on the Dr Oz Diet are egg whites, fish and cauliflower.
Repetition is the key to The Dr Oz Diet. The theory is that consuming the same foods everyday trains your body to crave them. Dr Oz recommends foods that you find enjoyable to eat and can afford eating on a habitual basis. The Dr Oz Diet requires you to eat breakfast that is high in protein everyday to prevent cravings for sugar by the afternoon. Eating the same food for breakfast every day makes it easier to stick to your diet.
The Dr Oz Diet encourages you to have a small snack 20 minutes prior to your meal. Doing so will reduce the risk of overeating and will also stimulate your metabolism, which helps your digest system. The snack must be a healthy and preferably contain Omega-3, this will also help prevent cravings.
