Antioxidants

Oxygen an essential and vital to sustain life on earth, very active and it combines with organic and inorganic compounds in our body. During cellular respiration, some oxygen molecules are converted into free radicals which are called oxidizing agents. A very unstable one that tries to combine with other compounds which can be damaging to our own body. We need to obtain Antioxidants and avoid free radicals.

Must be avoided : 

• Saturated fats in our diet

• Stress

• Cigarette Smoking - Smoke (active and passive)

• Heavy metals such as Mercury (the silver line in thermometer), Cadmium (burning of fossil fuels such as coal or oil) and Lead (ceramics, paint, pipe, solders, gasoline, batteries and cosmetics)

• Hydrogen Peroxide ( use for skin bleaching and teeth whitening)

• Ozone and nitrous oxide (from car and factory exhaust)

• Medical X-Rays

• Cosmic rays

• Excessive sun exposure

• Chemicals and compounds in food, water and air.

Oh my gee! We're living in unsafe planet. All those toxins and chemicals are part of our daily urban living.

Antioxidants nutrients : 

• Vitamins A, C and E

• Carotenoids (alpha-carotenoids, beta-carotenoids, lycopene, lutein and zeaxanthin)

• Flavanoids

• Vitamin B3 (form of niacin)

• Vitamin B2

• Vitamin B6

• Coenzyme Q10

• Cysteine

• Silymarin and

• Pycnogenol  

Antioxidants destroy free radicals. Vitamins, enzymes and some minerals act as antioxidants in our body. And this should be included in our diet.

Herbs that act as antioxidant :

• Garlic

• Bilberry

• Burdock

• Turmeric (that contain curcumin)

• Grape Seed Extract

• Pine Bark Extract

• Gingko Biloba

Glutathione and melatonin are two substance that are made and produce within our body which fight free radicals. Selenium working with Vitamin E and Zinc are two important minerals which act as antioxidant in the body.

There are handfuls of dietary supplements available at our convenience. One pill with the power of all can be easily be purchase in drugstore, even without doctor's prescription. But I still insist and suggest, consult your physician first before taking any of those pills. Better be safe than sorry! 

My three powerful Antioxidants!

Royalè L-Gluta POWER700

Royalè Grape Seed

Royalè- C

Calamansi Flushing

 

Calamansi a Wonder Fruit.

Citrofortunella microcarpa, the calamondin or calamansi, is a fruit tree in the family Rutaceae native Asia. Other English language common names include calamonding, calamandarin, golden lime, "Philippine lime", Panama orange, Chinese orange, acid orange

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calamondin 

 

Food and health bloggers are so familiar with this Calamansi flushing. Google it and it will give so many results. It is the most cheapest way of cleansing, detoxifying or getting rid of some belly fats accumulated for several years already. Calamansi is an all season fruit but there are times price per kilo or by 100's goes up. The law of supply and demand  sometimes applies. You can purchase this from grocery store or wet market near you. 

This is my healthiest replacement of glutathione pill. I'm not just making my liver clean but I am also getting rich vitamin C that enhances beauty, by rejuvenating skin from within and bringing glow on my face. Our own body produces it's own glutathione. Normally glutathione is recycled in the body except when the toxic load becomes too heavy and great. Our daily lives are expose to toxins, chemicals, and pollution, the reality that really bites. A sick person is unable to recreate and recycle glutathione in his or her own body. So, glutathione pill is more recommended.

There are so many things you can do with calamansi. It can be a cleanser, stain remover, thirst-quencher, source of Vitamin-C, makes skin lighter, for marinating, sauce for grilled food or an alternative remedy for cough and colds. Such a wonderful creation by God! 

This is how I flush toxins and other unwanted waste inside me.

Stuff you need:

• 28 pieces Calamansi (huh! so acidic!) wait.. wait.. wait.. try it first! Once you're use to it, it's like drinking your favorite milk tea :D

• A Glass with lukewarm water

• Honey (to taste better) 

Process and Preparation:

• First thing first, wash calamansi and drain.
• Cut the upper portion and be careful not to cut the seeds. Cut seeds contribute to astringent taste.
• Manually squeeze all 28 calamansi in the glass of lukewarm water. Of course, one at a time. Use strainer to separate seeds from juice.

• Put one tablespoon of honey to make it taste a bit better. But I go for water and calamansi only.

• After extracting the calamansi juice and if honey is already added, drink and bottoms up! Don't let the lukewarm water turn to normal. Please make it sure that water is not too hot and not too cold. "Lukewarm" :)

• Do this when you get up in the morning with no food-intake yet, even milk, coffee, tea or water. 

• Do this for one month straight. And you'll see the results.  

• Continuous use really works. You can see results even few days. Your waste can tell! Oppss.. Excuse me, sorry...

Benefits:

• Regular bowel movement.

• Eliminate allergy or sneezing in the morning (due to morning dust).

• Lower cholesterol and high blood pressure.

• When you're clean inside, it make your skin glow. 

• Makes you pretty inside - out!

Patience and perseverance is a virtue. With continuous calamansi flushing, it would be very beneficial to our whole being. Organic and natural way of detoxifying and cleansing our system. Wanna give a try? Start now!

The Ultimate Multi-Vitamin Supplement is Prime

PRIME delivers energizing, health-enhancing phytonutrient benefits from whole food concentrates and extracts of the world’s greatest green, red, blue, yellow and white fruits and vegetables.

Organically Bound Minerals – Each serving of PRIME provides a specialized array of organically bound minerals for superior absorption, including whole brown rice amino acid chelates.

High ORAC Value – Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity is a measure of anti-oxidant activity. 

 

Royalè Prime is a complete, high potency vitamin, featuring:

• Vitamin B12 – For exceptional blood support.
• Vitamin A (as beta carotene and mixed carotenoids from Spirulina and Dunaliella  salina)   Natural sources of vitamin A, including many carotenoid cofactors for  superior activity.
• Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid; esterified C (ascorbyl palmitate) – New methods of concentrating vitamin C in organically grown Indian Amla berry. Natural ascorbyl palmitate provides even greater vitamin C activity.
• Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol) –Vegetarian vitamin D3 maximizes the bone, immune and overall health benefits beyond all other multis.
• Organic B Vitamins – Innovative new methods of concentrating the water soluble vitamins within organic holy basil, lemon, and guava yields a B-complex blend of unprecedented potency.

Prime Words to Ponder:

"Diets rich in whole and unrefined foods, like whole grains, dark green and yellow/orange-fleshed vegetables and fruits, legumes, nuts and seeds, contain high concentrations of antioxidant phenolics, fibers and numerous other phytochemicals that may be protective against chronic diseases." - Dr. Mehmet Oz

“Our body is composed of hundreds of trillions of cells and we need to eat 9-12 different kinds of whole foods per day. Taking whole foods in dietary supplements will help our body combat fatigue and achieve our optimum level of health. ”
- Bob Greene, Nutritionist

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Spirulina Benefits, Why and Who Should Take It

Spirulina is microscopic blue-green algae whose cells form the shape of a perfect spiral coil (thus, the name Spirulina, or little spiral). It contains the most remarkable concentration of functional nutrients ever known in any food, plant, grain, or herb. 

Health Benefits :

• It increases antioxidant protection
• Curbs appetite and support weight loss
• Fights aging process and free radicals
• Improves digestion process and aids health cardiovascular function
• Controls the development of yeasts and pathogenic bacteria
• Increases functionality of spleen cells, bone marrow and thymus
• Improves skin, eczema, age spots, rashes and acne.
• Enhances exercise performance 

Why take it?
There are several reasons why you should take Royalè Spirulina.

• Its key nutrients will help you maintain good health, get ideal weight, maximize longevity, prevent degenerative and chronic diseases.
• Royale Spirulina is also a good source of life energy and vitality. Once you include it in your diet, you will experience overall health improvement and boost your energy.
• Contains omega fatty acid that would help you avoid heart disease, reduce osteoporosis, arthritis, diabetes, bad cholesterol and lower depression.
• Contains vitamin B12 that would help you develop healthy nerve tissue and every cell in your body thus helping you avoid fibromyalgia and nerve damage.
• Its beta carotene component converted into vitamin A that aids healthy bones, teeth, eyes, mucous membranes and improves immunity.
• Royale Spirulina is rich in carotenoids, phytonutrients and antioxidants which are essential in detoxifying kidneys and liver and in protecting the brain.

Who Should Take Spirulina?

• Children with inadequate vegetable intake.  Teenagers who require extra nutrition during their rapid growing years.

•   Pregnant women who need balanced nutrition.
•   Elderly people who have limited dietary options yet require a wide spectrum of nutrients to maintain optimum health, since Spirulina is easily digestible.

• Athletes, or people who are active in any sport; Spirulina provides energy and improves stamina

• People suffering from ailments, recuperating from diseases, needing proper nourishment for fast recovery (Please consult your doctor).

• People who fail to eat a balanced meal due to their busy lifestyle; those who rely on ‘fast’ or processed foods.

• Vegetarians who must acquire protein from vegetables; Spirulina is 65% protein by weight, 95% digestible protein (digestible protein in beef is about 20%). 

NASA have done a lot of researches on spirulina and have proved that spirulina is the best form of food for astronauts. NASA gives Spirulina the "Big Thumbs Up!"