Hell On Heels

High Heels suck, am I right? So why do we wear them? Here is a post about why you should chuck yours.

“Women do love their high heels, but if you wear them all the time, significant foot pain and other problems can ensue, either as a direct result of the heels or exacerbated by them,” says Morris Morin, DPM, director of podiatric medicine at the Hackensack University Medical Center.

“Problems range from common concerns like bunions, corns, and calluses to more complex issues like misshapen hammertoes or that excruciating pain in the ball of the foot that seems to grow worse with each passing year.”

Still, many women refuse to give up their high heels: A survey conducted by the American Podiatric Medical Association showed some 42% of women admitted they’d wear a shoe they liked even if it gave them discomfort; 73% admitted already having a shoe-related foot issue.”

Source: http://women.webmd.com/features/tips-to-avoid-foot-pain-from-high-heels

What’s funny is that, in studies, men have been shown to not see the difference in whether or not we are wearing heels. They don’t even notice.

“Experts at Northumbria University are studying the reactions of men to women walking while wearing high heels and others without heels. (…) But the experts say research has shown that men cannot even tell if a woman is wearing high heels when they walk.”

Source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/science-news/8015770/Men-dont-notice-women-in-heels.html

Source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1053601/High-heel-horrors-The-hidden-cost-body-crucial-extra-inches.html

“High heels don’t cause bunions, but they sure can aggravate them. Both the heel height and the point of the shoe can play a role,” says podiatrist Stuart Mogul DPM.

Moreover, he says some women who have bunions also have a displaced bone on the bottom of the big toe joint, which changes the way the foot “tracks” or acts during motion.

“If the foot is then placed in a high heel, and pitched forward, the pressure on these bones increases and bunion pain grows worse,” he says.

If you’re wearing high heels on a daily basis, it’s likely you’ve already experienced two more common problems: corns and calluses. These thickened layers of dead skin usually occur on the toes or sides of the foot and are actually the body’s way of defending your feet against assault. Only in this case, says Morin, your shoes are the enemy.

“When you start developing corns and callus, or even ingrown toe nails, pressure from shoes that don’t quite fit is often the problem,” says Morin.

Other times it can be the result of a “hammertoe” — a condition that causes the bone of the affected toe to curl under, leaving the top to rub against the shoe. When that shoe is a high heel, says Morin, problems and pain are intensified.

While wearing a lower heel shoe can help some, the solution may require a surgical procedure that helps straighten the hammertoe.

For bottom-of-the-foot pain, says Morin, is the use of heavily padded insoles. “They act as a buffer between your foot and the ground, and that’s all you really need.”

And finally, if you’ve worn primarily high heels for most of your life, you may experience shrinkage of the Achilles tendon, the area that runs from the back of the heel to the calf. This can result in pain when wearing a low-heel shoe or even the inability to walk barefoot.

The antidote here: Stretching exercises like runners do. In rare instances, Mogul says you may need surgery to lengthen the Achilles tendon.

Wear a thicker heel for stability. “A thicker heel will give you better balance and may help relieve some pressure by distributing the weight on your foot more evenly, says Morin.  Alternating heel heights can also help reduce problems with the Achilles tendon.

Pay attention to the “slope” or “pitch” of the heel.  While some 4-inch heels will give you a straight drop down to the flatbed portion of the shoe, others will be a more gradual slope. This may be easier on the arch, says Morin, and might help relieve some pain in the ball of the foot.

Wear open-toe high heels to relieve pressure on corns and calluses. See a podiatrist to have corns and calluses professionally removed and correct the problem that’s causing them. But if that’s not possible, opt for open-toe shoes to take pressure off inflamed areas.

Source: http://women.webmd.com/features/tips-to-avoid-foot-pain-from-high-heels?page=3

Click link below for full view.

Source: http://apps.washingtonpost.com/g/page/national/high-heels-can-be-a-pain-in-the-feet/237/

In my life I have always seen women using high heels to get ahead using sex appeal and professionalism, or that’s what they think anyways. Whether for a party, a date, or work, women use high heels to boost their confidence in their worth, as taller, sexier, high-class professionals. Maybe it’s because they like how their high heels hit the floor when they walk, or how they make your butt stick out and your pelvis in – boobs out. Maybe they like seeing their male or female counterparts eye-to-eye. Or, maybe it's because they saw The Devil Wears Prada too many times.

What I don’t understand is, why women wear high heels when they know they are so damaging to their bodies. For looking sexier, taller, and more ‘professional’ or ‘hard-core’ in the business world – things like Bunions, Hammertoes, Bruising, Ankle Injuries, ‘Pump Bump‘, Morton’s Neuroma, Arthritis in the Knees (osteoarthritis), shortened Achilles Tendons, the inability to walk barefoot, pain when wearing low-heel shoes (tendinitis), pain in the ball of the foot (Metatarsalgia), hips, and back, and severe lower back and leg pain sure are a high prices to pay. 

Personally, I couldn’t walk a mile in those shoes! Ouch!

Although it’s true that women shouldn’t have to be wearing high-heels to perceive themselves as confident, sexy, business professionals- this trend seems to come around every time the economy goes down. We’re hardwired to do it for our livelihoods. But wouldn’t work be easier if we were comfortable in our own shoes? Wouldn’t that be more enjoyable? What’s holding us back?

I don’t want to sound too controversial, but hey no one is paying me to keep quiet. I think, the trend is, for men to take advantage of women’s placement in the world system- and turn them into slaves of fashions, disadvantaging them in the workplace, and even degrading them by ‘making them’ wear shoes which make their butts stick out. Sexism is still alive in the workplace, sadly.

I want to be free to wear whatever shoes I’d like, and even better, be able to pay for them because of equal and fair treatment in the workplace. Even better then that, I want to get free comfortable shoes so that I can choose what I’d like to do with my life rather then having to work doing something I don’t believe in, or like, to buy a basic thing like shoes!

Equal Money System: http://www.equalmoney.org/

I want to be the girl who fights for my right and other’s rights to live enjoyable comfortable lives- not the girl who works her whole life away being a slave to a system that abuses her.

I’d also like to add that I noticed in rap songs occasionally you will hear brainwashing about what women should be, do and wear (tall sex toys with high heels) for men… this is complete sexist bullshit. High heels are abusive to the body and women shouldn’t be made to think that they are less sexy without them, because naturally we’re going to want to start wearing them, and consequently fuck up our bodies and injure ourselves. Why should we be made out to be some sexy toy for men anyway? Sex is a mutual, equal, and intimate thing. Who cares what kind of shoes we’re wearing (while getting down to (‘business‘).

Here’s an example:

(Verse 1)
Take it off, I wanna love you
And errbody wanna touch you
You move it right wanna see what’s up under
Then back it up, beep beep like a trucker
Nice thighs, nice waist
And you know I can’t forget about your face
But don’t none of that matter
I’m about to make your pockets fatter
[Hook:]
Girl I just wanna see you strip, right now
Cause it’s late, late!
Girl I just wanna see you strip (Girl, Take Your Time With It)
Girl I just wanna see you strip
God damn you sexy!
God damn you sexy!
God damn you sexy!
Girl I just wanna see you strip!
(Verse 2)
Got my shades on with my Jays on
In the club with a pocket full of ones
This girl booty out of control
There she go up and down that pole
Which one I’m a take home, get my freak on
If you ain’t freakin’ we ain’t speakin’
You think I’m playing
No, I’m not!
Let me see you back it up and drop
Yeah, I wanna see your legs in the air!
Baby don’t worry about your hair, over sex
I don’t give a damn about that
In the club they’re playing my song
Turn it up, play it all night long!
If you think you can, and you know you can
I’m a give you all this money money money
[Hook:]
Girl I just wanna see you strip, right now
Cause it’s late, late!
Girl I just wanna see you strip (Girl, Take Your Time Wit It)
Girl I just wanna see you strip
God damn you sexy!
God damn you sexy!
God damn you sexy!
Girl I just wanna see you…
(Verse 3 – Kevin McCall)
Pants, shirt, you can take it off
Panties, bra, you can take it off
Red bottom heels, you can take ‘em
Wait, wait, leave ‘em on, cause I like my woman tall!
You got it hot momma, you’re hotter than a sauna
I wanna put clothes on your body like a banana
The only reason I dress you in that designer
Is to get you out that Dolce and Gabbana!
I throw this money up, she watch it all fall
Anything you’re wanting baby, you can have it all
Starting with my last name now they call Mrs. McCall
[Hook:]
Girl I just wanna see you strip, right now
Cause it’s late, late!
Girl I just wanna see you strip (Girl, Take Your Time With It)
Girl I just wanna see you strip
God damn you sexy!
God damn you sexy!
God damn you sexy!
Girl I just wanna see you…

I think you can see the male dominance here, the female inferiority, and the enslavement altogether. Portrayed as sexual objects women are abused by men who give them the chance at survival as long as they play along in their sick and twisted game.

No matter how much of yourself you have invested in this lifestyle, man or woman, it is not who you really are. We shouldn’t be made to live this way. If we have the choice, we shouldn’t have to participate in it, either.

I suggest not flaunting your ‘sexuality‘ in high heels because it sends the wrong message to others. It’s an image that doesn’t support anyone to see and believe. It’s an illusion.

 

I also suggest reading the blogs below:

http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/ss/slideshow-common-foot-problems

http://www.thegrindstone.com/2012/11/29/career-management/women-cutting-off-toes-for-high-heel/

Take Care of Yourself!

If you enjoyed this article about High Heels, You’d probably enjoy my post titled: ‘Consumerism Junkies‘.

Click Here To Read It!

The picture above is outrageous, to say the least. Girls this young shouldn’t have body image to worry about. Although she is wearing flats, I couldn’t tell from the shape and position of the shoe. They LOOK like high heels. I don't think skinny jeans aren’t very practical for someone so young, either.

Read more: http://blogs.worldwatch.org/advertising-adapts-and-grows-spreading-consumerism-ever-further/

If you liked reading this, also check out my post: Make Up For Your Shortcomings

Jenny's Story

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Man's-true-hate.. Period!

So, what do I mean by Man’s-True-Hate, Period?

To menstruate. Having your period!

But, why do we hate it so much?

Because it is ‘unclean’ (as said by the Bible).

But when you look at the truth of the matter.. I would think we ‘hate it’ because it interferes with normal living.

It’s gross, it’s messy, it’s everywhere.

We have to wear pads and/or tampons, which can be a nuisance, or just a pain in the uterus.

Not to mention having a Period means Cramps, making us a Wee Bit Cranky.

Today I am on my period again. I’m not having very regular cycles nowadays, and I can tell because I had my period around the 30th of July, and now it’s only the 20th and I’m having it again. Yet, the only time I do have a period is when I eat too much fat, or something else my body doesn't want. The only way I know how much fat is too much fat is because I have read the book 80/10/10 and subscribe to nearly all the big shot raw foodies on the ‘net.

I know nutrition!

For a human being, the proper amount of fat in the diet is 10% of total calories or less, (preferably around 5%). This is sufficient for all human beings- and fits perfectly with an all raw diet consisting of only raw fruits, vegetables, and optional nuts and seeds. But personally, I can not consume nuts/seeds because I get acne as detoxification of fats through the skin.

The way to figure the perfect amount of fat for your diet on a healthy plan (raw or cooked, 80/10/10) and protein (because it’s equal to fat in this plan) all you need to do is figure your carbohydrate count, which is 5g per pound of body weight.

So, if you are 120 pounds, like me, that’s 600g of carbohydrates per day, (4 cups of rice or 22 bananas).

Now, divide that number by 8, and you’ve got your optimal fat and protein intake in grams. For me that’s 75g. However, this is actually too much for me, and I follow a lower fat program which is more like 90/5/5. This works the best.

I cease having detox through my uterus, my skin clears, and all is well in my world.

If you are interested in losing your period for good, or clearing your skin this is the only way to go that is in your best interests.

 

Limit your overt (not in fruits, vegetables, or leafy greens) fat intake to around 10g a day and your body’s cells will be able to absorb the sugars from carbohydrates in your bloodstream normally, regulating your blood sugar. This is equivalent to half an avocado, plus any fats you get in leafy greens and fruits. This differs from nuts and seeds. To check the amount of fat grams in these or other items — you can sign up for the ultimate nutrition calculator at http://www.CronoMeter.com/.

For more information on the purpose of menstruation, and a fascinating read, please visit:   http://debbietookrawforlife.blogspot.com/2009/04/periods-they-may-be-normal-but-are-they.html
http://desteni.org/a/marilyn-monroe-the-human-design-menstruation 

To learn more about the dangers of wearing pads and tampons, please visit: http://www.healthtalkhawaii.com/HTHwebsite/Articles_by_Hesh_files/Articles%20A%20 Must%20Read%20For%20Women.pdf

If you are sick and tired of using pads and tampons, I recommend ‘The Diva Cup‘, a popular and Eco-friendly option for women.

I love it!

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Basic Suggestions for Newbies.

  Okay so, you're a newbie, or you're reading this to critique me or see what I have to say. Either way- thanks for visiting my blog.

  Anyways- I think it's important that I lay out what some of the most important 'rules' would be whilst following- (to then lead) a High Carb, Raw, Vegan- (Fruitarian) 80/10/10 (or better yet, 90/5/5), lifestyle.

  First of all if you have no idea what I'm talking about, I am suggesting the ratios of carbohydrate/fat/protein on a raw vegan diet. This ratio is easily achieved by sticking with what's best for our bodies- copious amounts of sweet fruit, non-sweet fruit, vegetables, and leafy greens.

  If you are unfamiliar with the book 80/10/10, you can buy it at http://www.foodnsport.com/ from Dr. Doug Graham, or I can send you it for free, just e-mail me at wholisticallyhuman@gmail.com.

  Before reading this post I suggest reading, "My FIRST Real Blog". In it, there is a wealth of information and sources from/about me, which shouldn't be missed.

  Here we go!

SeeDs Of SuCCeSS : Guidelines.

1. Drink 3-4 liters of water a day.

  For most people, a 5% drop in body fluids equals a 25-30% drop in energy. Your body is made up of 75% water, and just like the planet- which is 70% H2O -- and your skin, ironically -- you need the water to.. flourish and thrive.

  Proper hydration is essential. If your body fluids dropped by even 15% -- you'd die. Dehydration manifesting as dis-ease. fatigue, digestive disorders, skin problems, bulimia, obesity, depression, foggy thinking, headaches, and even cancer are common issues -- common like soda pop & booze.

  Dehydration causes the metabolism to drop by 3%. Our brain doesn't have a signal telling us whether we're 'hungry' or 'thirsty'. When the body requires basic nutrition- that's what we scavenge for. So, it's good to eat water rich fruits and vegetables -- along with drinking lots of the water that keeps our spirits up and our bodies functioning at their best. There's no need to binge on nutritionally void foods, trying to satisfy cravings.. and you wonder why so many foods are void of nutrition these days. More product- equals more sales- equals more profits.

  Drinking more water also nourishes the skin. If we don't drink enough, the skin will be 'ignored' to secure the functioning of other vital organs- the brain and heart. Basically, your superficial appearance will suffer! This is true especially because water facilitates the absorption of micro-nutrients, vitamins and minerals, and builds the blood to circulate through and detoxify the body. Drinking water will effectively flush wastes and toxins out through supporting digestion and cell functions.

  Here are some more facts to show you how important hydration is!

  A six-year study published in the May 1, 2002 American Journal of Epidemiology found that those who drink more than 5 glasses of water a day were 41% less likely to die from a heart attack during the study period than those who drank less than two glasses.

  Drinking the equivalent of 5 glasses of water daily decreases the risk of colon cancer by 45%.

  Drinking 2 liters of water a day decreases the risk of breast cancer by 79%.

Your Personal Calculator: 1 Liter of H2O for every 40 pounds (18 kilos or 2.85 stone) of body weight.

  Drinking water 15 minutes before a meal will also improve digestion.

  Best not to drink your water during meals, this hinders digestion efficiency.

  I just swish water around in my mouth when I'm done eating. Adding water to smoothies is fine.

  Water takes 10-15 minutes to leave the stomach.
(Watery fruits like grapes and melon take about the same time.)

  You also absorb a lot of water through your skin and it's important that this water is - fluoride-, heavy metal- and chemical-free. I use the ProPur water filtration system and I recommend it as it is the best one on the market, get it for 10% off using the code WATER here:

  http://www.infowarsshop.com/-ProPur-Water-Filtration_c_53.html.

I also use the Crystal Quest shower filter. Get it here:

 http://www.infowarsshop.com/Crystal-Quest-Shower-Filter_p_666.html.

2. Keep Fat on The DL.

  Yes, limit your fats. I recommend hemp seeds and chia seeds as they are low in fat and have an abundance of vitamins, minerals, and Omega(-3)'s. If you choose to consume nuts, I would do so only on rare occasions, a couple small palm-fulls at a time. Nut butters should be limited to two tablespoons, 2 times a week, if at all. Avocados should be limited to 1 half per day. One overt fat a day, if at all, is the limit for good health, and for women it is suggested to eat at least 1 avocado a week, for femininity alone. ;)

  Lipids, as fats, take 24 hours to leave the bloodstream, and it's best to keep the blood-sugar levels low for many 'reasons', or consequences that occur when one eats too much fat - wherein sugar from carbohydrates is not allowed to enter the cells efficiently, raising the blood sugar.

  In my experience, I've had acne break-outs, lethargy, and stomach problems from eating too much fat from nuts/seeds/avocados. To me it's just not worth it to compromise my health, especially since problems like to express through my skin -- and effects my 'beauty' which has dramatic effects on my mind-state and life 'experience'. It's funny -- after having such high-energy while eating lots of bananas and other fruits -- after I had been literally *bouncing* up the stairs, as a consequence of eating some nuts, my legs felt weighted down. I was now 'drudging' up the stairs. It can seem so normal to feel this way, too- unless you can also remember how good it feels to be properly fueled -- with carbohydrate-rich SUGARY fruits!

  It is recommended by Dr. Doug Graham to not eat more than 10g of overt fats a day to keep the blood sugar regulated- this is the same as half of an avocado. To calculate how much fat you are eating in grams visit http://www.cronometer.com/ and create an account. You can type in any food you like and read the micronutrient amounts in grams for any food. Other reasons to not eat fat include having a period, and again, acne. Whenever I eat too much fat these two symptoms of detoxification show up. Please read my blog post about Menstruating by visiting the link provided below:

https://www.empowernetwork.com/genevieveparry/blog/mens-true-hate/

3. Don't be afraid of eating a lot of fruit.

  Don't be afraid of calories piling up like bananas when eating enough fruit to satisfy your body. Calories In = Accessible Energy Output. The more fruit you eat the better you will feel, and the more 'oomph' you will have to do what you love. Try every fruit you possibly can. Don't judge yourself, be ashamed, or condemn your fruity ways. Even if you are eating Tamarind, or what I call 'poo-fruit'. Lol. Accept yourself, and accept the fruit- with love, as with all other things in life. Don't take it personal when people are quick to judge- their reactions are useless- unless they were cre-hated to abuse you (also futile/useless)- which you should not accept or allow within yourself and others in/as this world. Be forgiving of yourself when allowing fear to control your life and your expression, however vunerable you feel. It's all really how you see it. Or how you don't. Breathe.

"If you are comfortable with being vulnerable, you will attract love."

- Deepak Chopra

http://quipsnquibbles.blogspot.com/2011/05/vulnerable.html

  Be thankful. Enjoy the delicious fruits that nature gives freely.

  If you aren't eating enough, you will start to crave, and eventually eat- less then optimal, 'calorie sources'.

  When you have eaten enough your cravings will be easier to handle, and eventually, will become non-existent. Feed your cells! Get enough protein by eating enough fruit and vegetables and make sure to read my post about protein as well. It may take a long time to lose weight as perceived by you, but be patient, it will be well worth the effort. Do your body good!

4. Take care of your Choppers!

  Looking around the net you may have seen some pictures, or even stories, about people with rotted teeth coming from a fruitarian diet. What's sad about this is- they blame fruit sugar. Now everyone considering a fruit based diet is afraid their teeth will rot out! The truth is fruits do not cause cavities, poor dental-hygiene does. (Fruit polishes your teeth gently with it's fluffy sweet fiber. :))

  In the last couple months, I noticed myself getting some light brown discolorations on my teeth- and I was starting to think I needed to brush my teeth more. But I didn't because I felt like I was brushing my teeth enough. I was actually dreading the task of brushing because it took so long (around 20 minutes for me). Now think- if you were brushing your teeth for around 40 minutes everyday, would you want to brush them MORE? No, of course not.

  So, I had been in this battle with myself about brushing my teeth. Thinking that I was doing the right thing by brushing so much- but then finding that my tooth health was not optimal even after continuing this grueling practice daily.

  As I was finished with the last section of this blog (above), I knew that I should do a section on dental hygiene because so many people are confused and fearful to start a fruitarian diet for this reason. Yet, I felt uncomfortable giving anyone else advice with my own teeth being discolored.

  But as soon as you know it, I stumbled upon a video by Kristina Carillo-Bucaram- and I remembered why 'perfectly' clean teeth become discolored in the first place. It's because when you brush too much- there are bacterium that leave their mark as discoloration, basically, they shit on your teeth. So- the problem was that I was brushing too much. Thank heavens!

  So, how should we really take care of our teeth on a fruitarian diet? It's no problem, actually.

  Check out the following videos and you will be well on your way to loving your healthy smile!

  I stopped the practice of brushing my teeth so roughly, after learning this will scrub off the enamel on your teeth.

  Now, I simply brush my teeth lightly in all the spots without becoming obsessive of making every nook and cranny 'squeaky clean'. I use Eco-Dent Whitening Tooth-Powder, Eco-Dent Floss, and a Terra-Dent toothbrush. I also have found the banana peel whitening method to work well. It's good to minimize your brushing time. My teeth feel very clean and I haven't brushed them for a full day. Also, avoid eating nuts/seeds, and dried fruits too often because these will stick to your teeth and cause cavities to develop.

5. Get Enough Sleep!

  Before electricity, people used candles, and before candles people were guided by the stars at night. It takes much more time then has elapsed since the first flames were lit for our biochemistry to evolve. Thus, we are accustomed, biologically, to winding down at night to then rest while the sun is down. Health, beauty and vitality are all boosted when we get a good nights sleep- and it is recommended that you sleep as much as you need to repair and rejuvenate for a new day. Many people sleep/rest for 12 hours a night. Make sure to go to sleep with the sun as to not be awakened early when it rises! Take naps, too, if necessary.

"Sleep is the best meditation." - His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama

6. Keep it Fresh and Alive. Go Outside, Workout!

Source: http://astheyare.net/2013/04/08/virgin-islands-national-park-lameshur-bay-trail/

  In the future I plan on writing a blog about why I don't believe in calorie restricting as a part of a holistic natural lifestyle. For now, I'll state the obvious. Exercise and diet tie into eachother. Food is fuel for ease of energetic movement, and pleasure in what you do. So why not eat to your hearts content? That just means you'll have more energy to burn! You have an internal gauge to tell you what you need when you're hungry, and scientifically speaking you need about 5g of carbohydrates per pound of body weight a day. For a 200 lb. man, that's 1000g of carbs, or 32 bananas/7 cups of rice a day!

  You have to exercise in this physical world to maintain health and vigor. We want to be active! So, go outside and get fit, move your body and enjoy it- figure out what you like and what you're willing to do to burn fat and gain muscle tone, and do it... but only if you truly enjoy doing it. Be careful. If you injure yourself in the process you may have strayed from your body's wishes to perhaps not do what you were doing. Be honest with yourself, or suffer the consequences. I actually injured my knee by exercising too much when I didn't enjoy doing it, (I wasn't eating enough, either), and it was all in vain, I gained the weight back!

Source: http://arcticglass.blogspot.com/2011_06_01_archive.html

  It's so important to keep in contact with the outdoors because it's our true home, where we belong. We gather energy and life force from the earth, the water, the green-scapes- and skies. When cut-off from our natural environment, we even lose a sense of creativity that is integral to our problem solving skills.

"Interacting with nature has real, measurable benefits to creative problem-solving," says University of Utah psychology professor David Strayer. "Natural environments are associated with gentle, soft fascination, allowing the executive attentional system to replenish." 

  Mother earth cares for us all. Enjoy what life has to offer, feel good!

7. Eat Enough Carbs!

 I don't care if you're a raw, or cooked 100% low-fat, low-protein, high-carber (because these two are the best), just make sure you are eating enough calories and carbohydrates to satisfy your body's needs. I recommend high-glycemic fruits like bananas, persimmons and dates for the bulk of your calories- along with plenty of water-rich fruits, protien-rich vegetables and leafy greens, including cooked foods such as rice, organic gluten-free pasta, and potatoes/sweet potatoes/yams where needed. If you restrict yourself you will binge later, because naturally if you create a deficit, you will create a debt which must be paid sooner or later. Chow down, chicka.

   Enjoy your life, eat as much healthy food as you feel like eating, don't be superficial- in fact, eliminate those ways of thinking- love yourself here and now, don't be afraid of what other people think- we're all equal and anyone who makes you feel bad is not better then you. Still, you are only 'better than them' if you are willing to love, accept and stand up for yourself, and within that you will be supporting all to unconditionally express themselves with love, as well.

  Eat when you are sad, eat when you are depressed- eat when your boyfriend breaks up with you! Just eat what your body can actually use- what Mother Nature provides herself in the garden and in the orchards. Eat after you exercise, too, this helps top up your glycogen stores after your sweat-session and builds muscle!

8. Buy a Blender!

  A lot of the time when my bananas don't taste so good I throw them in my Vitamix blender and make a smoothie. This makes it easier to obtain the benefit from them without having to take the time and effort to eat them whole.

I love my banana smoothies, they taste amazing!

It took me quite a while (from new years 2012 until spring 2013) to get my Vitamix, and I was eating everything whole.

I really didn't enjoy eating all those bananas because- frankly, they made me want to vomit. You don't exactly get the cream of the crop in Colorado.

 What was also a drag was having to chop everything, which took too long, and gave me sore finger joints. Now I can chop anything in a flash, for salsas, sauces, soups and dips. I recommend the Vitamix 300 instead of the 7500 (which I own), because I don't use any of the extra features on it, and the stainless steel look doesn't hold up well even after a couple months.

Although the Vitamix IS the best blender on the market, it's best to always have a blender on hand, so get yourself a cheap one if necessary.

9. Choose Organic!

  Organic sources of fruits and vegetables are much better for our bodies then conventional. This is because conventional practices use pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides which are poisonous chemicals, polluting our planet, and our bodies. They also stunt a plants full nutritional potential and hinder taste.

  I would avoid conventional produce as much as possible because the substances sprayed on fruits and vegetables can make you very sick. Organic produce tastes better and has more nutrition- so you spend less and gain more in the end. You are also avoiding GMO's when you buy organic produce because genetically modified organisms are not allowed in products with organic certification.

 

Source: http://gmoinside.org/gmos-animal-products/

In conclusion, I'd like to share with you this video I found- from two guys at the Woodstock Fruit Festival.

Hope you enjoyed! Comments and questions below this post.

Thanks for reading, take care!

The Truth About Omega's

  For a long time I was unsure about Omega-3 and Omega-6, and frankly, I knew next to nothing about them. All I knew was that they were 'essential fatty acids', or EFA's- and that I needed to be eating them in the 'right' ratio for a healthy fat intake.

  However, I wasn't given any real instruction into why exactly I needed them- or what they did for me- not even told what I required as a minimum.

  Now, after reading a section of the book The 80/10/10 Diet by Dr. Doug Graham, which I highly recommend, I am now well informed of what is actually essential and what is marketing.

  I had for some time been consuming 'nuts' and/(as) seeds for these beneficial nutrients. Believing in the products' packaging, which implied they were the best sources for EFA's and essential for my health- I ate these almost everyday in their specified serving sizes.

  I stopped eating these, however, when I realized that every time I ate them they caused me to break-out in acne. Now I know it has to do with the composition of seeds. Highly indigestible/unusable, the body gets rid of these fatty and compact seed proteins through the skin.

  After seeing Tarah Shannon, as gorgeous as she is, talking about why she stopped eating nuts/seeds/coconut- to clear her acne- I was inspired to stop consuming them and see if this would work for me, too.

  I still have my hemp, chia, and coconut stocked away- so I'll give them a go on another day, perhaps. Sometimes people who are allergic to foods- after they 'clean house', and heal- can again include these foods when becoming regular to the 80/10/10 diet. Knowing how good it feels living on simple, mouthwatering, fruits and vegetables, it won't matter either way. ;)

So- the question is, am I getting enough EFA's without seeds, and can you? 

Yes, thankfully, I can safely say that I am, and you can, too!

  By simply following the 80/10/10  guidelines and eating a diet with sufficient calories from fruits, additional leafy greens, and fruit-vegetables- I get more then 1.1g of ALA and LA (Omega-3, and 6) - the daily amount required for proper bodily functions. Usually, I eat around 2,500 calories, so my EFA intake is higher, naturally. 1.1 Is the minimum recommend daily value, whereas 1.6g is the maximum, so keep the cal's up to be safe. And I'm not saying you can't eat foods that put you over your EFA limits- or even under on some days- just sayin', throughout the year, this guideline from the U.S. Institute of Medicine- should be your aim.

  Surprisingly, the lower limit of 1.1g is also the ratio that should be followed and is easily achieved on a frugivorous diet, with an equal proportion of Omega-3's to Omega-6's, 1 per 1 (1:1). The same composition of fatty acids in the brain!

  So you can take my word for it, or you can believe your SAD doctor who says to eat more fat to balance out the effects of the overabundant supply of Omega-6's in the SAD diet. In reality though, you should be cutting out both the diet and the doctor who go against your drive to learn how to, and eventually live healthfully, which means low-fat, not extra.

Below are some sources of EFA's that I'm familiar with...

Note: Nuts and seeds should be used sparingly. Some people can handle nuts and seeds, and some cannot. So, my recommendation is to first eat only fruits and vegetables, and then after you've created a super healthy environment within you- try adding in seeds and 'nuts'. In nature, seeds are only available for a short time period anyway, and thus aren't feasible to be included as a staple of a human diet- which thrives on daily fruit intake- not dehydrated, concentrated, fattening, unfresh, and in some cases, moldy- nuts and seeds. Avocados are a good one to limit aswell because they are also high in fat and strictly seasonal in nature.

Omega 3 : 6 Ratios

1 Medium Banana -- 0.03 : 0.05 - 10 Bananas -- 0.32 : 0.54 

1 Medium Apple -- 0.02 : 0.08 - 5 Apples -- 0.8 : 0.39

1 Medium Mango -- 0.17 : 0.06 - 5 Mangoes -- 0.86 : 0.32

1 Large Peach -- <0.01 : 0.15 - 15 Peaches -- 0.05 : 2.21

1 Kiwi -- 0.03 : 0.17 - 25 Kiwis -- 0.72 : 4.24

1 Watermelon -- 0 : 2.26

1 Honeydew -- 0.33 : 0.26

1 Cantaloupe -- 0.25 : 0.19

1 Papaya -- 0.37 : 0.09 

1 Pineapple -- 0.15 : 0.21

1 Pint Strawberries - 0.23 : 0.32

 
16 oz. Cherries -- 0.12 : 0.12

 16 oz. Blackberries -- 0.43 : 0.84

16 oz. Raspberries -- 0.57 : 1.13

16 oz. Blueberries -- 0.26 : 0.40 

 

1 Medium Orange -- 0.01 : 0.03 - 15 Oranges -- 0.19 : 0.50

 1 Medium Tomato -- <0.01 : 0.15 - 5 Tomatoes -- 0.03 : 0.73

1 Head Romaine Lettuce -- 0.71 : 0.29

15 Stalks Celery -- 0 : 0.76

1 Avocado -- 0.29 : 4.80**

1 1/2 tsp. Chia Seed -- 0.64 : 0.2*

3 tbsp. Hemp Seed  -- 7.5 : 3.0*

* These are serving suggestions as labeled! I recommend not eating this amount everyday, more like every week, spread out, if that.

**It's best to eat only a half of an avocado per day maximum, any more and your body won't be absorbing glucose from your bloodstream because the excessive amount of fat in the blood suspends the sugars assimilation, and every cell thrives on simple sugars.

  When consumed, these essential Polyunsaturated fats, as ALA (Omega 3) and LA (Omega 6), contribute to the healthy functioning of the skin, blood, and heartbeat, as well as the development and growth of our bodies.

  Mix it up! Don't eat too much or too little of anything- and research, check http://www.cronometer.com if you're not sure about something. Ask yourself these questions before you consume. "What's Seasonal?, What's Optimal?, What's Appropriate?, and What's Responsible?" S.O.A.R.! :D

  Remember to check out the book by Dr. Doug Graham called The 80/10/10 Diet. You'll want the tangible version most likely. If you can't afford it though, contact me via my e-mail: wholisticallyhuman@gmail.com.

Take Good Care of Your Self! I'll write you later. ;)