Proteins help to regulate energy production, optimal digestion, brain function, immune efficiency, and so much more! You may eat sufficient amounts of high quality protein, absorbed amino acids well, and still be protein deficient. This blog reveals twelve lifestyle practices that sabotage the health effects of quality protein.
You may wonder how cornbread without oil can be good, but this is a crowd pleaser!
1 cup organic, non-GMO cornmeal
1 ¼ cups whole-wheat flour
½ teaspoon salt
Providing a good amount of magnesium, phosphorus, protein, fiber, and anti-oxidants, millet is certainly nutritious! Studies indicate that millet actually targets diabetes and inflammation.
1 cup cooked garbanzo beans (if unsalted, add ¼ teaspoon salt. If canned, save the liquid to use in place of the water listed below.)
¼ cup tahini or toasted sesame seeds (toast in dry skillet on medium heat about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, or on a baking sheet in the oven at 300 degrees F for 10 minutes.)
1 ¼ cups water
¼ cup cornmeal
1/3 cup honey
¼ ground flaxseed
COVID 19 is not only an acute, potentially serious viral illness; it is also a chronic disease problem. Indeed, almost 90% of those hospitalized for COVID 19 have pre-existing diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, heart conditions, chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD), liver disease, or serious obesity. These diseases significantly elevate the risks for serious complications and dying if one develops COVID 19. Immune suppression is common in diabetes and obesity. COPD lowers the threshold for lung infection. Inflammation is a major player in acute and long-term COVID complications.
2¼ c granola or dextrinized rolled flakes of choice (oats, barley, or quinoa flakes)
2 c chopped apples or dried apple pieces
2 c fruit juice of choice
¼ c chopped nuts
If you need an immune boost, want to combat fatigue, kick the caffeine habit, or just feel energized, the contrast shower could be exactly what you are looking for!
1/3 cup raw sunflower seeds or cashews
1/3 c water
12.3 oz. organic, non-GMO extra-firm tofu
2 ½ tablespoons of lemon juice
This simple and effective hydrotherapy procedure boosts the immune system, helps to lower high blood pressure, and relieves pain! Discover how it works.
The hot foot bath (HFB) consists of placing the feet in hot water (starting at 100 to 104 degrees F) and applying a cold compress to the head for 15-20 minutes. It is given at temperatures ranging from 100 to 115 degrees F. This treatment can be given with the patient sitting in a chair or lying down. Either way, you need to protect the mattress or floor with a plastic sheet.
