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My Blue Print Nutrition Tip of the day- Foods you thought were good for you….NOT! Part 2

Yesterday we brought up enhanced water and granola bars…foods you thought were good and are not!

Part two of some other food myths!

Protein bars. Protein bars don’t fall far from the granola-bar-tree. They are often ultra-high in calories and sugar. Instead opt for a high-density protein like a chicken breast or hard boiled egg.

Low Fat Foods. Think twice before skipping the fat or choosing the “low fat” option. While cutting some fat, like unhealthy trans fats, could help weight loss, we may miss out on some big benefits from healthy fats, like omega-3 fats, which aid in weigh loss, boost cognitive brain function and reduce inflammation. Not to mention when the fat is removed from any food, it is usually replaced with sugar or carbs.

My Blue Print Nutrition Tip of the day- The Benefits of Vitamin C

VITAMIN C (ascorbic acid) is a water–soluble essential nutrient we must obtain from our diet. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant, disarming free radicals & preventing damage in the environment both inside & outside the cells. Consuming a diet rich in Vitamin C is associated with a reduced risk of colon cancer, helps protect against free radical damage, regenerate Vitamin E supplies, & improve iron absorption.

A diet deficient in this powerful vitamin can result in cardiovascular disease, joint diseases, cataracts, dry eyes, hair loss, anemia, bleeding gums, bone fragility & delayed wound healing.

Contrary to popular belief, the best sources of Vitamin C are not just citrus fruits.

The top 10 best sources of Vitamin C:

Bell peppers

Parsley

Broccoli

Strawberries

Cauliflower

Lemons

Romaine lettuce

Brussels sprouts

Papaya

Kale

Super Bowl Recipe!!

SWEET POTATO CHIPS

INGREDIENTS

1 peeled, very thinly sliced sweet potato

1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

Cumin

Paprika

Coarse sea salt

DIRECTIONS

Heat oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl toss sweet potato with oil and season with cumin, paprika, and salt. Arrange in single layer on a cookie sheet and bake, flipping halfway, until crisp and golden, 20 to 25 minutes.

My Blue Print Nutrition Tip of the day- How can Bees help you?

Health Benefits of Bee Pollen

Bee Pollen is considered one of nature’s most perfect foods as it contains nearly all nutrients required by humans. Bee-gathered pollens are rich in proteins (nearly 40%), free amino acids, vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12; vitamins A, C & E, carotenoids, folic acid and rutin; minerals, including magnesium, calcium, copper, iron, silica, phosphorus, sulfur, chlorine & manganese. Bee Pollen also contains a full range of amino acids & is a more concentrated form of protein than any other food (more than any animal source). As if that weren’t enough, Bee Pollen also contains digestive enzymes, fatty acids & a full range of phytonutrients! All that contained in tiny little golden orbs.

· Energy enhancer: the full range of nutrients make it a great energy enhancer that can keep you going all day

· Skin soother: the amino acids and vitamins protect the skin & aid in the regeneration of cells

· Respiratory Function: the high quantity of antioxidants have an anti-inflammatory effect on the tissues of the lungs

· Digestive System: contains enzymes that aid in digestion

· Immune System booster: pollen is good for the intestinal flora and thereby supports the immune system

· Infertility problems: bee pollen stimulates & restores ovarian function, may be used to assist in accelerating pregnancy.

My Blue Print Nutrition tip of the day….Heart issues???? Try this!

Coenzyme Q10, also known as ubiquinol 10, was discovered in the 1950’s as a naturally-occurring compound produced by the human body that is responsible for basic cell function and disease prevention.

In addition to maintaining basic cell function, CoQ10 is a powerful antioxidant, which is responsible for fighting free radicals in the body. Free radicals cause physical disease and premature aging by destroying living cells.

As the body ages, natural CoQ10 levels decrease by as much as seventy percent. Supplementation of this natural enzyme is recommended for patients with heart-related conditions such as:

Congestive Heart Failure, arrhythmia, heart attack, angina, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, mitral valve prolapse, coronary heart disease.

The antioxidant power of CoQ10 also makes it an excellent natural anti-aging solution. Free radicals are destroyed, energy and vitality is increased and cells are brought back to a stable, healthy condition that might have been lost during mid-life.

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