Deirdre Rawlings

09/26/2024

11 Evidence-based Health Benefits of Blueberries:

1) Nutrient-rich - 150g portion can supply 1/4 of vitamin C and manganese requirements, 1/3 of vitamin K1 needs, and also provide vitamin E and copper

2) Support gut health - antioxidants and fiber in blueberries both support gut health (some of the antioxidants directly affect the microbiome)

3) Antioxidants - blueberries have one of the highest antioxidant contents of all fruits and vegetables

4) Reduce DNA damage - One study showed 20% reduction in free radical activity in otherwise healthy individuals (mean age: 28.5) (PMID: 17602170)

5) Lower risk of heart disease - 150g portion of blueberries every day can reduce risk of cardiovascular disease by 15% (According to a 6 month trial in older people with "metabolic syndrome") (PMID: 23319811).

6) Protect brain function - flavonoids in blueberries activate signaling proteins in the hippocampus. Clinical trials have shown improvements in learning and memory tests in older people consuming blueberry juice for 2 months (PMID: 20047325).

7) Improve memory & attention - 200g of blueberries in a smoothie every morning has shown to improve memory and concentration in the afternoon compared to a placebo

😎 control blood sugar - anthocyanins in blueberries can improve insulin sensitivity. consumption of blueberries may block certain digestive enzymes and this can help reduce blood sugar spikes after a meal

9) regulate cholesterol - 50g of blueberry consumption every day has shown to lower oxidized LDL BY 27% (PMID: 20660279).

10) lower blood pressure - consumption has been shown to lower blood pressure by 4-6% over the course of 8 weeks (PMID: 20660279)

11) promote muscle recovery - in one study, a smoothie containing 200g of blueberries significantly increased recovery of peak isometric strength after a muscle-damaging eccentric exercise protocol, compared to placebo (PMID: 22564864).

05/15/2024

12/24/2023

Merry Christmas . We all need uplifting right now.
God bless all of us and our wondrous world.

08/20/2023

Just sharing my progress with you 🎨🖌🐨
Still plenty of details to go, looking forward to seeing this little joey come to life!

08/20/2023

Perfect timing

08/20/2023

In an abandoned mansion

07/29/2023

07/12/2023

Need a Beauty Super-Boost? Juicing is Second to None!

Health experts recommend we consume six to eight servings of fruits and vegetables. Every day. If you've ever tried this, you already know it's no easy feat.

It is darn difficult to eat raw, fresh produce on an ongoing basis. Can you imagine how tired your jaws would be if you tried to chew your way through
two beets, five stalks of celery, and a pound of raw carrots?

But whereas you might not be able to easily make your way through whole bags of fresh veggies, you can easily juice them.

Juicing is simply a powerful tool that makes it absurdly easy to feed our bodies premium fuel since you don't have to worry about learning how to prepare various vegetables, taking time to cook them, or forcing yourself to eat them.

You get the same benefits - around 90% of the nutrients and enzymes are found in the juice, not the fiber - and your jaws don't have to do the work.

Any one of us can easily drink a couple glasses of fresh, nutritious juice every day. It takes only a few minutes and makes meeting your recommended dose the easiest thing you'll do that day.

When you start juicing regularly, you’ll begin to notice a number of welcome side effects - less cravings, more energy - as well some subtle changes like thicker lashes and a clearer, brighter complexion.

It's not surprising since fresh fruits and vegetables are full of nutrients that go a long way in making you healthier, and thus, more beautiful.

Health is beauty, after all, and vegetables that are rich in magnesium, silica,riboflavin, vitamins A & C - all important nutrients for skin, hair, and nails – are going to contribute toward your looks.

The huge nutritional boost you get also translates to a number of little perks that you’ll notice with regular juicing, like an increase in stamina, better sleep, steady and lasting energy levels, mental clarity, less inflammation in your joints and skin, an improved immune system, and even better eyesight.

Of course, to get the most out of juicing, it helps to know what to choose and how best to do it. Ready to find out?

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05/24/2023

Serious Conditions Greatly Improved With Juicing
Juicing offers many health benefits, including a faster and more efficient way to absorb nutrients, an easy way to consume fresh produce, promotion of healthy dieting habits, reduced calorie intake without nutrient deprivation and flooding the body with micronutrients.

Many conditions can be alleviated or treated through diet therapy. Juicing is a great way to fill up on large amounts of fruits and vegetables, which contain phytochemicals and enzymes that may otherwise be lost when heating fruits and vegetables during traditional cooking methods.

I invite you to consider doing a 3-Day Juice Cleanse and Detox with me as your guide. You'll also get more than 100 condition-specific juicing recipes I've created to help guide and excite you… and so, so much more.
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11/30/2022

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11/28/2022

Lacto-fermentation uses lactic acid bacteria to simply and effectively preserve food. Lacto-fermented foods may boost heart and brain health and offer anti-inflammatory, cancer-fighting, immune-boosting, antidiabetic, and anti-obesity benefits.