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					<description><![CDATA[<p>By: Cat Ebeling, RN, MSN-PHN, co-author of the best-sellers:  The Fat Burning Kitchen, The Top 101 Foods that Fight Aging &#38; The Diabetes Fix Chances are, if you’ve gotten a cold or the flu the past couple of years, you may have run across Elderberry as an aid to help with the symptoms. If not, it is worth checking &#8230;</p>
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<p>By: Cat Ebeling, RN, MSN-PHN, <em>co-author of the best-sellers:  <a href="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/titlefbk">The Fat Burning Kitchen</a>, <a href="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/title101aa">The Top 101 Foods that Fight Aging</a> &amp; <a href="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/diabetestitle" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Diabetes Fix</a></em></p>
<p>Chances are, if you’ve gotten a cold or the flu the past couple of years, you may have run across Elderberry as an aid to help with the symptoms. If not, it is worth checking out as it is very effective.  <strong>Elderberry is known to have anti-viral properties, so it actually fights against viruses</strong> while boosting your immune system.</p>
<p>Elderberry has had a following for being a <strong>powerful weapon against colds and the flu</strong> for many years. There’s even some evidence to show that prehistoric man used elderberry, most likely as a medicinal plant. Elderberry can also trace its use back to ancient Egypt, and Hippocrates is known to have used elderberry for a variety of health treatments.</p>
<p>Elderberry has been used to <strong><em>improve sinus issues, nerve pain, inflammation, fatigue, allergic reactions and more</em></strong>. Elderberry can not only fortify the immune system, but there is scientific evidence to show that it may actually have <strong>genuine antiviral properties</strong>. Elderberry has also been shown to have a “<a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4848651/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">significant effect</a> on cold duration and cold associated symptoms…”</p>
<p>Elderberry is a shrub that grows dark colored berries. It’s official name is <em>sambucus nigra</em> and it generally grows wild in Europe and North America. Both the flowers and the berries have been used to make jams, jellies and drinks. It is important, though that<strong> only the ripe berries are used</strong>, as the uncooked, unripe elderberries have been shown to be toxic and contain a type of cyanide—which is a poison.<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-20420 size-medium" src="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Elderberry-2-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></p>
<p>The ripe elderberries contain <strong>high powered antioxidants</strong>, including quercetin, kaempferol, rutin, and phenolic acids. They also contain flavonoids, which have antioxidant properties that can <strong>help prevent cell damage</strong>, and anthocyanidins, which are natural chemical compounds with immune-boosting, and anti-aging benefits.</p>
<p>Elderberry is best known for its <strong>powerful immune boosting properties</strong>, especially when it comes to <strong>viruses</strong> like colds and the flu. The anthocyanidins in the elderberry are the most active when it comes to fighting colds and flu. Not only does it tend to shorten the duration of a cold or the flu, but it also helps to reduce some of the miserable symptoms. <a href="https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/367d/1c92716b6be462f26dbfe6c223863dc78464.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">This 2009 study</a> of patients with the flu showed significant improvement in their flu symptoms with four doses of 175 mg. elderberry extract a day.</p>
<p>Another study published in the <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15080016" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>Journal of International Medical Research</em></a> shows elderberry extract being highly effective when used within the first 48 hours of the onset of flu. It can <strong>actually shorten the duration of flu symptoms</strong> by an average of four days.</p>
<p>Along with colds and flu often come sinus infections. These can be miserable and last for weeks sometimes. Sinus infections happen when the nasal cavities become inflamed, swollen and filled with nasal discharge.</p>
<p>Sinus infections can be either a result of a bacterial infection or a viral infection. <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16645287" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">This study</a> done in the University Hospital in Zurich, Switzerland examined the use of an elderberry product on bacterial sinusitis. Treatment consisted of the elderberry, along with an antibiotic (doxycycline or vibramycin) and a decongestant. Those who took the combination medication<strong> improved faster than those who did not take the elderberry product.</strong></p>
<h2><strong>What makes elderberry so effective for colds, flu and sinus infections?</strong></h2>
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<p>Considering that colds and flu are the most common viral infections that spread quickly among people, it’s important to find just what makes <strong>elderberry so effective against these viruses.</strong></p>
<p>When a virus enters our bodies, it begins to enter our cells and replicate—overwhelming our immune system. It’s the swift replication of the virus that helps it gain a foothold and when that happens, we become ill and feel the symptoms of the cold or flu virus.<strong> Elderberry actually inhibits that viral replication</strong>.</p>
<p>Elderberries’ <strong>powerful antioxidants</strong> actually block a key viral protein that allows the flu virus to attach to our cells and gain entry. It’s a bit like locking the front door of your house to prevent burglars from entering and taking over.</p>
<p>The interesting thing, however, about elderberries is that once a cell has been infected with a virus, the same powerful natural chemicals in the elderberry are also <strong>effective at stopping the virus from replicating or reproducing. </strong>Meaning that elderberry is effective at blocking the virus at several different stages of infection.</p>
<p>Elderberries also stimulate the body’s cells to release immune system substances like cytokines, that fight the invaders as well.</p>
<p>In addition to using elderberry syrup for colds and the flu, the flowers of the elder plant are also known to be <strong>helpful for allergies</strong>. Allergies result from an overreaction of the immune system combined with inflammation, and this berry improves immune function and helps to modulate overreactions, as well as calming inflammation.</p>
<h2><strong>Elderberry Effective Against Other Diseases</strong></h2>
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<p>Elderberry’s antioxidants, polyphenols and other phytochemicals also help to <strong>fight diabetes, lower blood sugar and increase insulin sensitivity.</strong></p>
<p>Elderberry, along with other berries, rich in anthocyanins. These plant chemicals have <strong>cancer-fighting properties</strong> as well, and can inhibit, delay or reverse cancer cell formation.</p>
<p>According to <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17201636" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">this study</a> in the <em>Journal of Medicinal Food</em>, extracts of elderberries showed significant protection against cancer cells. And the American variety of elderberry actually is also effective against an enzyme related to promoting cancer cell growth.</p>
<p>Since elderberries have such powerful antioxidants and other phytochemicals, it stands to reason that elderberries should be <strong>protective against heart disease</strong>—and they are. <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25758596" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">In fact, in one study</a>, mice with high cholesterol and low HDL (protective cholesterol) had lower cholesterol, as well as better liver function. These antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities protect the heart against heart diseases and clogged arteries, which result from inflammation.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27417664" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Another study</a> shows elderberry extract being beneficial to <strong>help lower high blood pressure</strong>. One of the prevalent theories of high blood pressure is that it is an inflammatory reaction. So, it makes sense that elderberry’s <strong>strong anti-inflammatory benefits</strong> extend to hypertension as well. Polyphenols that help to lower blood pressure may also even help to reduce side effects of blood pressure-lowering medications.</p>
<p>Elderberry helps to promote <em>urine production, helping improve the health of the kidneys, reducing excess fluid, and helping the body detox</em>. In addition to helping with urinary function, it also improves constipation and helps regular bowel movements.<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-20422 size-medium" src="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Elderberry-4-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></p>
<p>While elderberry is effective against a wide variety of physical diseases, it is also amazing to <strong>fight aging.</strong> Antioxidants protect against us against oxidation—a major factor in aging&#8211;along with protection against sun damage and excessive wrinkling.</p>
<p>Anthocyanins are a natural plant pigment found in elderberries and other berries, as well as red grapes. These fruits have strong <strong>anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties</strong>. Some researchers also feel that this plant compound may improve skin’s structure and condition to enhance overall skin health.</p>
<h2><strong>Risks and Side Effects</strong></h2>
<p>Elderberry has <strong>massive health benefits</strong>, but it’s important to realize there are some<em> health considerations as well.</em> Remember that only ripe, cooked berries from the sambucas species are edible. Raw berries or other parts of the elderberry plant can be poisonous and contain a chemical similar to cyanide. Consuming raw berries can result in diarrhea and vomiting.</p>
<p><em>Elderberry syrup is not recommended for kids unless you have consulted first with their pediatrician.</em></p>
<p>If you have an autoimmune disease, exercise precaution and check with your doctor before taking, as it may stimulate an immune reaction.</p>
<p>Elderberry can interact with some medications, so check with your doctor if you are already taking prescription medications including diabetes medications, diuretics, cancer and chemotherapy, immunosuppressants, laxatives or theophylline.</p>
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<h6><strong>References</strong><br />
<a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325055.php#3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325055.php#3</a><br />
<a href="https://draxe.com/nutrition/elderberry/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://draxe.com/nutrition/elderberry/</a></h6>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>By: Cat Ebeling, BSN, co-author of the best-sellers:  The Fat Burning Kitchen, The Top 101 Foods that Fight Aging &#38; The Diabetes Fix A Really different, refreshing way to eat guacamole. The addition of baby peas adds an unusual, fresh, sweeter taste to the guacamole. And the peas add a little more fiber as well as decreasing the calories &#8230;</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>By: Cat Ebeling, BSN, <em>c</em><em>o-author of the best-sellers:  <a href="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/titlefbk">The Fat Burning Kitchen</a>, <a href="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/title101aa">The Top 101 Foods that Fight Aging</a> &amp; <a href="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/diabetestitle" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Diabetes Fix</a></em></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-19181" src="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/greenpeaandradishguacamole-300x205.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="205" srcset="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/greenpeaandradishguacamole-300x205.jpg 300w, https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/greenpeaandradishguacamole-768x525.jpg 768w, https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/greenpeaandradishguacamole-110x75.jpg 110w, https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/greenpeaandradishguacamole.jpg 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />A Really different, <strong>refreshing way to eat guacamole</strong>. The addition of baby peas adds an unusual, fresh, sweeter taste to the guacamole. And the peas add a little more fiber as well as decreasing the calories in the guacamole.</p>
<p>We’d have to be living in a cave to not have heard about the benefits of avocado. The superstar ingredient adds <strong>healthy fats, tons of vitamins, minerals and anti-inflammatory antioxidants</strong>. Check. But what about the lowly radish that has been around forever? This recipe spikes up the flavor a bit with the addition of radishes.</p>
<p>Radishes are members of the highly esteemed cruciferous vegetable family, along with other star members such as kale, broccoli, cauliflower, turnips, collards, arugula, cabbage and brussels sprouts. That means radishes carry much of the same <strong>powerful nutritional, cancer-fighting punch</strong> as their cousins—but radishes have their own attributes as well.</p>
<p>Radishes contain a variety of vitamins, minerals and other phytochemicals. They are an effective diuretic, <strong>helping the body get rid of bloating, and excess fluids</strong>. Radishes are also an excellent detoxifying vegetable, not only helping to get rid of excess fluids, but also helping the liver function better. One of the things radishes do well is to help the liver get rid of excess bilirubin, the substance in the body that causes jaundice.</p>
<p>Because of their bright red color, radishes also contain the same powerful flavonoid you find in blueberries—anthocyanin. These anthocyanins are <strong>powerful anti-inflammatories</strong> that help to lower the risk of heart disease, peripheral artery disease, heart failure and kidney disease. In addition, its anti-inflammatory effect <strong>helps fight diabetes, obesity, arthritis, and Alzheimer’s disease</strong>. Plus it contains another anti-inflammatory substance, vitamin C, which helps to build collagen to strengthen tissues in the body that fight wrinkles and saggy skin, and strengthen tendons and ligaments.</p>
<p>Top that off with the addition of garlic—one of the most <strong>powerful foods</strong> in the world, hot pepper to help <strong>open up your blood vessels and burn fat</strong>, and cilantro—full of heart-healthy magnesium, vitamins, minerals, and detoxifying substances that help to remove dangerous heavy metals like mercury, arsenic and lead. You cannot miss with this yummy snack! Try it with sliced cucumbers, jicama, carrots and celery for a refreshing, fat burning treat. Enjoy and know you are doing your body good!</p>
<h3><strong>Ingredients</strong></h3>
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<li>8 ounces frozen baby peas, slightly thawed.</li>
<li>1/2 large or 1 whole small avocado</li>
<li>4-6 radishes, chopped</li>
<li>1 jalapeno pepper (seeded and de-ribbed for less hotness)</li>
<li>1-2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil</li>
<li>juice from a half of a lemon or lime</li>
<li>Sea salt, to taste</li>
<li>fresh ground black pepper</li>
<li>1/4 tsp cumin</li>
<li>Handful of chopped cilantro</li>
<li>1 garlic clove, minced</li>
<li>1 Roma tomato, diced</li>
<li>1/4 cup to 1/2 cup minced red onion</li>
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<h3><strong>Directions</strong></h3>
<p>Combine all ingredients in a food processor and ‘chop’ until combined. Does not need to be well blended, can be chunky. Enjoy with chips or better yet, slice up some cucumber, zucchini, and red and yellow sweet bell peppers for an awesome, super healthy dip.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>By: Cat Ebeling  Co-author of the best-sellers:  The Fat Burning Kitchen, The Top 101 Foods that Fight Aging &#38; The Diabetes Fix Avocados have become the darling of the many healthy and weight loss diets, as well as being a staple of the Paleo diet. They are having their ‘moment’ in the spotlight for sure! And &#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/seven-more-reasons-to-love-avocados-that-you-didnt-already-know/">Seven More Reasons to Love Avocados That You Didn’t Already Know</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com">thenutritionwatchdog.com</a>.</p>
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<p><em>By: Cat Ebeling </em><br />
<em>Co-author of the best-sellers:  <a href="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/titlefbk">The Fat Burning Kitchen</a>, <a href="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/title101aa">The Top 101 Foods that Fight Aging</a> &amp; <a href="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/diabetestitle" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Diabetes Fix</a></em></p>
<p>Avocados have become the darling of the many healthy and weight loss diets, as well as being a staple of the Paleo diet. They are having their ‘moment’ in the spotlight for sure! And for good reason! We all know that they are very healthy for us, low glycemic/low carb and full of super nutrients like healthy monounsaturated fats, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and serious phytochemicals, but wait—there’s more!</p>
<p>Avocados have been gaining steadily in popularity over the last ten years. In fact, the rate of consumption of avocados has about doubled in the last ten years and demand keeps growing! Mexico and Latin America are some of the biggest suppliers along with California. Did you know that there are actually over a thousand different types of avocados, but here in the United States, we mainly see the popular Hass avocado most of the time. Although the demand has gone up for this buttery fruit, supplies this year are lower, so you may be paying a higher price for your avo—but they are well worth it for your health and your body!</p>
<p>Here’s a few reasons why:</p>
<h3><strong>1. Avocados Stabilize Blood Sugar and Fight Metabolic Syndrome</strong></h3>
<p>The healthy fats and other nutrition you get from avocados help your body to stabilize blood sugar and insulin, <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23282226">helping fight diabetes and metabolic syndrome</a>, as well as contributing to fat loss and muscle building. They are low glycemic; therefore no rise in blood sugar and no fat-storing insulin release. The healthy fat content in avocados makes you feel full longer and cuts down on food cravings, so that makes it a perfect food if you are trying to burn fat and lose weight—even though avocados are considered fairly calorically dense. All in all, researchers discovered that avocado consumers were 50 percent less  likely to develop metabolic syndrome than people who don’t normally eat them! The blood sugar stabilizing effect avocados have also helps reduce blood pressure, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides.</p>
<p>A study published in <a href="https://nutritionj.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1475-2891-12-1">Nutrition Journal (January 2013),</a> made up of 17,567 participants, also found that avocado-eaters generally eat a more balanced diet than non-avocado consumers, had significantly higher intakes of vegetables and fruit, and had higher intakes of vitamins, minerals  and other antioxidants. BMI and body weight were significantly LESS in people who eat avocados on a regular basis.  Speaking of high-fat foods that actually HELP you to get leaner, <a href="http://www.truthaboutabs.com/flat-belly-foods.html">here are 7 fatty foods that fight aging and flatten your stomach</a> (some will surprise you!)</p>
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<h3><strong>2. Cancer Prevention</strong></h3>
<p><em>The Journal of Nutrition and Cancer </em>recently <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19373608">published the results of a study</a>, showing avocados as a major player in cancer-fighting and study results show phytochemicals as powerful as some chemotherapy! <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22070054">Other research</a> suggests that phytochemicals extracted from avocados help induce cancer cell cycle death, inhibit growth, and induce apoptosis in precancerous and cancer cell lines.</p>
<p>Avocados abundance of monounsaturated fats also help fight cancer by being an effective anti-inflammatory agent. Beta-sitosterol also protects the prostate gland in men, fighting cancer and improving immune functions. And the powerful carotenoids fight <a href="http://www.thealternativedaily.com/moles-and-skin-cancer/">skin cancer</a>, as well as aging.</p>
<h3><strong>3. Weight Loss—Really!!</strong></h3>
<p>While avocados get a bad rap because they are calorically dense and high in fats, they are actually a great weight loss food. Diets lower in carbohydrates actually actually have been shown to help in fat loss, and in reducing hunger because they keep blood sugar and fat-storing insulin in check. Fats are super filling and increase satisfaction that help you eat less overall. And they allow you to go longer between meals without getting hungry. That healthy fat also helps your body absorb more fat-burning vitamins and minerals as well.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15661480">A study conducted in 2005,</a> examined the effects of avocados, a rich source of calories coming from monounsaturated fatty acids, as part of an energy-restricted diet on weight loss, serum lipids and vascular function in overweight and obese subjects. They found that consumption of 30 grams a day of fat from avocado within restricted calorie diet didn’t compromise weight loss at all when substituted for 30 grams a day of mixed dietary fats. The diet high in avocado resulted in significant weight loss in addition to other health improvements. Measurements including body mass, body mass index and percentage of body fat decreased significantly in both groups during the study. Only the avocado test group experienced positive changes in fatty acid blood serum levels. So, there are clearly avocado benefits for weight loss!</p>
<h3><strong>4. Avocados Contain Amazing Fats </strong></h3>
<p>Avocados contain oodles of oleic acid the same type of healthy fat that is in olive oil, which helps—among other things—lower bad cholesterol and fight cancers. Unlike saturated fats or highly processed vegetable oils, avocado oil regulates blood sugar, protects the heart as well as the brain. Avocados contain plenty of oleic acid, the same monounsaturated fat in olive oil, that helps lower cholesterol and is helpful in preventing breast cancer and other cancers.</p>
<p>Avo’s help to block the development of arteriosclerosis (the gunk inside your blood vessels that blocks blood flow) partly because of their blood sugar-lowering effects. Other serious health-protecting ingredients include fiber, beta-sitosterol, magnesium, and potassium, which help to regulate blood pressure and lower LDL cholesterol. This study shows people eating avocados dropped total cholesterol by 17%, LDL’s decreased by 22%, triglycerides by 22%, and healthy HDL rose by 11%. That avo fat is GOOD for you!!</p>
<h3><strong>5. Healthy Babies—Before and After Birth</strong></h3>
<p>One medium avocado has about a quarter of your required daily amount of folate, or folic acid, a B vitamin that plays an essential role in making new cells by helping to produce healthy DNA and RNA. Folate is required for pregnant women, and helps lower the risk birth defects in babies, as well as being important for heart health.</p>
<p>And avocados are the perfect baby food as well! They are firm enough to be picked up by tiny fingers, but easily mashable and edible—even for someone with no teeth! What’s more, we now know they are chock full of healthy nutrition, healthy fats and massive phytochemicals. And their mild taste is something babies love, making avo’s a great baby superfood!</p>
<h3><strong>6. Eye Health</strong></h3>
<p>Avocados have lots of carotenoids and lutein, antioxidants that are both valuable for <a href="http://blog.paleohacks.com/7-paleo-foods-to-protect-your-eyesight-even-if-youre-squinting-at-screens-all-day/">healthy eyes</a>. It also contains zeaxanthin, alpha-carotene and beta-carotene, plus significant quantities of vitamin E. The oleic acid in avo’s helps the body absorb those precious carotenoids and convert to vitamin A, as well as being able to access the antioxidants in other foods as well. Carotenoid benefits include lowering inflammation, promoting healthy growth and development, and boosting immunity, among others.</p>
<h3><strong>7. Healthy Inside and Healthy Outside—Skin and Hair</strong></h3>
<p>Avocados’ load of phtytochemicals and antioxidants fight damage from the sun and the environment by reducing inflammation and DNA damage. People who eat diets rich in antioxidants as well as healthy fats have healthier, less wrinkly skin than people who eat the Standard American Diet (SAD). In addition, the healthy carotenoids in colorful veggies, including avocados <a href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/242679.php">add a rich, healthy golden glow to your skin</a>.  And, because of the rich oils and vitamins in avocados, you can mash one up and use it as moisturizing, calming facial mask as well!</p>
<p>Avocados massive supply of phytonutrients including their polyphenols and flavenoids also help fight osteoarthritis, and other inflammatory degenerative diseases.</p>
<p>Avocados growing popularity has created a serious worldwide craving for this buttery orb, so countries like Mexico and many other South American countries have been gearing up their production. However, avocados—especially American Hass avocados use more water than the South American varieties, so California avocados may be in short supply this year. Rising demand and avocado prices are actually fueling illegal deforestation in some parts of the world, and drug and mafia cartels are at work to control the supply of this popular food. High demand and lowered supply may mean your favorite avo prices could rise. Careful handling, a watchful eye that they don’t get overripe and <a href="https://food52.com/blog/11020-how-to-keep-an-avocado-from-browning">knowing how to store your leftover avocado</a> will help to prevent wasting these lovelies.</p>
<h3><strong>What About That Pit?</strong></h3>
<p>A study by Pennsylvania State University revealed that <a href="http://www.thealternativedaily.com/eat-avocado-seeds/">avocado pits, or seeds</a>, have been used medicinally for generations. Avocado pits in South American have been used as a treatment for inflammation, diabetes and hypertension. This mostly unused element of the fruit contains phenolic compounds, which are known to prevent cancer, cardiovascular disease and other degenerative illnesses. But beware, some food experts warn against eating the pits thinking that it may cause intestinal discomfort or other health issues. More research is needed at this point on the detriments or benefits of eating the seeds of avocados.</p>
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<h3><strong>Ideas to Use</strong></h3>
<p>There are literally zillions of great avocado recipes out there—I prefer the quick and easy ones. My favorite breakfast is to spread some ripe avocado on gluten free (sourdough) toast, add a slice of natural ham, and a free range egg cooked in grass fed butter. Divine! Great low carb, high nutrient breakfast to fuel your day! I also like them right out of the shell with some Sriracha sauce sprinkled on, with tuna in the hollow.</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s an amazing <a href="http://blog.paleohacks.com/baked-avocado-egg-recipe/">Paleo breakfast of an easy-baked avocado egg recipe</a> from my friends at PaleoHacks.  Or try this <a href="http://www.truthaboutabs.com/fat-burning-chocolate-pudding.html">yummy chocolate avocado recipe for dessert</a> from my co-author Mike Geary. Mmm, mmm good!</p>
<h3><strong>Avocado Oil: Much Healthier for You Than Canola, Olive, And Sunflower Oil</strong></h3>
<p>You can instantly tell if the cooking oil in your kitchen is toxic by looking at its smoke point…</p>
<p>The smoke point is the temperature at which an oil starts to break down and form compounds that can be extremely damaging to your health. When it comes to cooking, you want to <strong>choose an oil with a high smoke point</strong>.</p>
<p>Avocado oil has a high smoke point of <strong>520ºF</strong>, which supports a long and healthy life.</p>
<p>It’s a <strong>smooth, buttery dark green oil</strong> that’s naturally produced in Mexico. This is one of the only cooking oils in the world that isn’t diluted with “cancer oil.”</p>
<p>So, if you never want to poison your salads, meats, and pasta with your cooking oil again…</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://bulletin.avajaneskitchen.com/aff_c?offer_id=23&amp;aff_id=1099&amp;aff_sub=" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click here to discover one of the only natural and poison-free cooking oils in the world</a>.</strong></p>
<p>Over 5,623 Americans swear this dark green cooking oil is the tastiest and healthiest oil around!</p>
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<h6>References<br />
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>By: Cat Ebeling &#38; Mike Geary Co-authors of the best-sellers:  The Fat Burning Kitchen, The Top 101 Foods that Fight Aging &#38; The Diabetes Fix According to the U.S. Centers for Chronic Disease:  from 1980 through 2011, the number of Americans with diagnosed diabetes has more than tripled (from 5.6 million to 20.9 million. In the &#8230;</p>
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<p><em>By: Cat Ebeling &amp; Mike Geary</em><br />
<em>Co-authors of the best-sellers:  <a href="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/titlefbk">The Fat Burning Kitchen</a>, <a href="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/title101aa">The Top 101 Foods that Fight Aging</a> &amp; <a href="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/diabetestitle" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Diabetes Fix</a></em></p>
<p>According to the U.S. Centers for Chronic Disease:  from 1980 through 2011, the number of Americans with diagnosed diabetes <em>has more than tripled </em>(from 5.6 million to 20.9 million.</p>
<p><strong>In the United States alone (as of 2012 statistics):</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>29.1 million Americans have diabetes&#8211;21 million are diagnosed diabetics, and 8.1 million (this number may be grossly underestimated) are undiagnosed diabetics.</li>
<li>And, another 86 million Americans age 20 and older have “pre-diabetes”. Many of these people will develop full-blown diabetes in 5 years or less.</li>
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<li>There are about 2 million new cases of <em>diagnosed</em> diabetes per year and that number is rising every year.</li>
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<p>And&#8211;recent estimates show the number of Americans with diabetes <strong><em>will increase dramatically in the next 25 years &#8212; from the current 29.1 million to 44 million in 2034.</em></strong> Nearly <strong><em>1 out of 4 </em></strong>people in the US currently have a condition called “pre-diabetes.” Most people don’t have a clue they have this condition—or how to prevent it.</p>
<h2><strong>Diabetes is one of the world’s most preventable epidemics</strong></h2>
<p>Type 2 Diabetes can be totally preventable, and virtually reversible—by making simple and inexpensive diet and lifestyle changes, and by learning an awareness of the foods and drinks that contribute to this condition. Hint: It’s probably NOT what your physician has told you about diet. Major health complications frequently associated with diabetes include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Heart disease and stroke</li>
<li>High blood pressure</li>
<li>Blindness</li>
<li>Kidney disease</li>
<li>Nervous system disease</li>
<li>Wounds, infections, and amputations</li>
<li>Dental disease</li>
<li>Pregnancy complications and birth defects</li>
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<p>Conventional type 2 diabetes treatment is a huge money making machine, so your chances of being ‘cured’ by the conventional medical system are slim to none. A diabetes patient is a long-term patient with the big profits for the healthcare system.</p>
<p>Conventional treatment treats only the symptoms of high blood sugar, instead of going after the true cause of this disease. However, a scientific study of over 33,000 people showed drug treatment of Type 2 Diabetes is often ineffective and dangerous. Glucose-lowering drugs actually have been shown to increase the risk of death—and they don’t prevent the dangerous complications of diabetes! And diabetes patients often get lulled into a false sense of security, thinking they don’t really need to watch their sugar and carbohydrate intake—the drugs will take care of it. Even if you monitor and maintain glucose control, this illness can age you prematurely and shorten your life.  The chance of your diabetes worsening over time under conventional medical care is almost a certainty, since the medications that are used to control blood sugar, also cause weight gain.</p>
<p>Some of the drugs (according to Mayo Clinic, 2016) used for type 2 diabetes control include:<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-5841 alignright" src="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/diabetes-300x173.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="173" srcset="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/diabetes-300x173.jpg 300w, https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/diabetes-768x443.jpg 768w, https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/diabetes-1024x591.jpg 1024w, https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/diabetes.jpg 1349w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
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<li>Metformin (Glucophage, Glumetza, others). Generally, metformin is the first medication prescribed for type 2 diabetes</li>
<li>Sulfonylureas</li>
<li>Meglitinides</li>
<li>Thiazolidinediones</li>
<li>DPP-4 inhibitors</li>
<li>GLP-1 receptor agonists</li>
<li>SGLT2 inhibitors</li>
<li>Insulin therapy</li>
</ul>
<p>Side effects of these medications include: Low blood sugar, upset stomach, skin rash, weight gain, dizziness, kidney complications, heart failure, heart attacks, fractures, bladder cancer, pancreatitis, urinary tract infections.</p>
<p>These medications seem to do more harm then good. In one large study, called the ACCORD study, that was published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2008, the 10,000 patients who were being treated with insulin or blood sugar-lowering drugs were monitored and evaluated for their risk of heart attack, strokes and death. <strong>The National Institutes of Health actually had to stop the study after three and a half years because the aggressive medical intervention was leading to MORE deaths, heart attacks, and strokes.</strong> A sad but true fact: There is more money in treating diabetics with insulin and diabetic drugs than in curing diabetes with diet and lifestyle changes.</p>
<p>None of these medications address the real, underlying causes of type 2 diabetes—such as poor diet, lack of exercise, poor sleep and more. Diet is the single most important factor that leads to high blood glucose levels, insulin stability issues, metabolic dysfunction, high levels of triglycerides and LDL cholesterol. And, diet can reverse this condition as well.</p>
<p>One of the biggest problems, however, is that the conventional dietary recommendation for diabetics – the high carbohydrate/low fat diet – is actually the opposite of what turns this condition around. Nearly all Type 2 diabetics need to eliminate most grains and sugars, and include more protein, green veggies and healthy sources of fat.</p>
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<h2><strong>Can a Paleo Diet Fight Diabetes and Restore Health? </strong></h2>
<p>A diet high in nutrient-dense, healthy fats, and grass fed meat, wild caught fish, free range chicken, and oodles of fresh, raw vegetables and fruits, is the best and healthiest way to regain your body’s natural balance, prevent diabetes, diabetes complications, cancer and related cardiovascular disease. Studies show it as an effective treatment for type 2 diabetes and other metabolic dysfunction. <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19604407">One study</a> which compared the Paleo diet with the conventional diet recommended to diabetics, found that the Paleo diet lead to more weight loss, stable blood sugar, lower triglycerides, lower blood pressure, and better body mass index.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24473459">This study</a> compared a Paleo diet with a low-fat diet in obese, women and found that the Paleo diet led to greater fat loss and metabolic improvements than the low-fat diet. <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23414424">And this study</a>, found similar findings as well. <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23414424">The Paleo diet also decreased the amount of fat</a> stored in the liver by 50%!</p>
<p><a href="https://chriskresser.com/why-paleo-should-be-ranked-1-of-all-weight-loss-diets/">Paleo/Primal diets</a> are also about adopting a simpler healthier lifestyle which includes sitting less, getting more high intensity exercise, good sleep, and getting outside more. The “side effects” of following a Paleo diet include fat loss, more lean muscle, clear glowing skin, reduced aging, lower cholesterol, improved energy, better moods, better digestion and gut health, less allergies and inflammation, better joint health, improved immune function and increased insulin sensitivity.</p>
<p>Which do you want? Medication with unhealthy side effects and a lifelong dependence on the medical system or better health through a healthy Paleo diet?</p>
<p><em>As always, check with your doctor before starting or stopping any new treatment plan—including what I’ve suggested in this article. This is not intended to be medical advice, and is not a substitute for being under the care of a physician.</em></p>
<p><strong>If you&#8217;re ready to finally REVERSE your Type-2 Diabetes, but aren&#8217;t ready to go &#8220;full Paleo&#8221; yet?  <a href="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/paleodiabetes" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to read this short article and uncover the simple fat loss secret to quickly, and naturally, REVERSE your Type-2 Diabetes</a></strong></p>
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<h6><strong>References</strong></h6>
<h6>Kresser, C. (2015). <em>Pills or Paleo? Preventing and Reversing Type 2 Diabetes.</em> Retrieved from <a href="https://chriskresser.com/pills-or-paleo-preventing-and-reversing-type-2-diabetes/">https://chriskresser.com/pills-or-paleo-preventing-and-reversing-type-2-diabetes/</a></h6>
<h6>Kresser, C. (2014). <em>Why Paleo should be Ranked #1 of all Weight Loss Diets. </em>Retrieved from <a href="https://chriskresser.com/why-paleo-should-be-ranked-1-of-all-weight-loss-diets/">https://chriskresser.com/why-paleo-should-be-ranked-1-of-all-weight-loss-diets/</a></h6>
<h6><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19604407">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19604407</a></h6>
<h6><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23414424">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23414424</a></h6>
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