Kensington Solemate Comfort Footrest with SmartFit System 

Rain Design iLevel Laptop Stand with Adjustable Height and Swivel Base 

I bought this stand because it matched my MacBook Pro, plus

it’s pretty and it swivels.

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Wacom Bamboo Splash Pen Tablet

My old wacom recently broke, and I’m currently

trying out this one. The size is on the small end, which I like

as my desk is overly crowded.

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Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000

Although this is bulky, it’s a great ergonomic keyboard.

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Ergonomics Simplifed Yes 74 Mesh Back

I picked this chair because of all the possible adjustment options, and

I like the lumbar support from a mesh back. Plus it was on the cheaper end

for high quality ergonomic chairs.

List Price: $294.00

 

 

Ever since I stopping consuming a lot of kefir, my sugar cravings have been out of control. The reason I reduced my consumption of kefir was due to a really bad detox reaction. I am slowly building up my tolerance to kefir, but in the mean time, I was feeling crazy going on and off sweets. When I ate dessert, even healthy options, all I did is crave more dessert, instead of satisfying that sweet craving. When I didn’t eat any sugar, my energy was crazy low almost to the point of feeling ill. Recently, I think I’ve figured out a good solution to my problem that could be a sustainable lifestyle change, instead of a diet trend. That solution is low-glycemic fruits.

I buy a large bag of organic frozen fruit high in antioxidants from Costco to add them to my smoothie every morning. The bag contains strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, pomegranate seeds, and tart cherries. Besides adding them to my smoothie, I’ve been snacking on them frozen. Berries generally have a GI from mid 30 to 40s and cherries have a GI of 22. I’ve also eaten an apple to cut cravings which has a GI of 38. Note that low-glycemic is 55 or less. Grapefruit is also a great option at a GI of 25, but I’m skittish after I cut myself eating grapefruit, so be careful! Now that strawberry season is back in LA, this diet change couldn’t have come at better time.

Dehydration and Sugar Cravings

I’ve also been trying to increase the amount of water I drink. According to Donna Gates, author of the Body Ecology Diet, “Cravings for sugar are often a sign of dehydration. Drink a couple of glasses of water before you give in to that craving and you probably won’t want those sweets after all.” Since fruit is hydrating as well as sweet, it may also satisfy your cravings better than a chocolate bar or cookies, which will actually make you thirstier and feed your sugar craving.

Why care about a low-glycemic diet and sugar?

Sugar has a inflammatory effect on the body, therefore, a low-glycemic diet is an anti-inflammatory diet. I just started reading The Hormone Diet by Natasha Turner, ND, and she recommends a low-glycemic diet for keeping your hormones in balance. I also recently watched the Paleo diet, featured on Dr. Oz, which is another low-glycemic diet that is extremely popular right now for weight loss and health. The Body Ecology Diet by Donna Gates cautions against sugar, as it can feed dangerous yeast, fungus, and bacteria growth.

If you have any solutions that you use to cut sugar cravings, I would love to about hear them!

Source:
The Hormone Diet by Natasha Turner, ND
The Body Ecology Diet by Donna Gates
http://nutrigenie.biz/gifruits/FruitsGlycemicIndexFoodListPage2.html
http://www.livestrong.com/article/401235-the-best-low-glycemic-fruits/
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/21/inflammatory-foods-worst-inflammation_n_2838643.html#slide=2131351

1. Helps you detox by nourishing the liver.

Broths contain proline and glycine, which is a precursor amino acid for glutathione. Large amounts of glutathione are needed to help the liver get rid of chemicals.

2. Considered a rich source of minerals.

Minerals such as calcium, silicon, sulphur, magnesium, phosphorous & trace minerals are in an easily assimilable form.

3. It’s cheap.

Grass-fed hormone and antibiotic free animal products are pricey, but buying bones especially if they are used multiple times to make large quantities of broth is cheap. It may also save you money by replacing expensive mineral or protein supplements.

4. Great for healthy nails, skin, and hair.

When bone broth cools it forms gelatin, (like jello). Gelatin is basically the same as collagen. Collagen is when it is in the body, and when it’s extracted we call it gelatin. Many people take gelatin or collagen supplements to strengthen their hair and nails.

5. Important for digestive health.

Many people drink bone broth with Leaky Gut Syndrome to help repair the lining of the gut. The glycine improves digestion by increasing gastric acid secretion, and glutamine, also found in bone broth, is important fuel for cells in the small intestine.

6.  Supports the Immune System.

The tradition of having chicken soup when you are sick, has medical truth to it. The detox properties and minerals help your body get rid of the bad stuff, like colds, faster.

7. Has a long rich history as a Superfood.

It is used in Chinese medicine to strengthen and nourish our essence or qi, and as well as warm the yang and build blood.  A South American proverb says, “Good broth will resurrect the dead.” Even as early as the 12th century, Egyptian physician Moses Miamonides prescribed it for colds and asthma.

8. Reduces pain.

Bone both contains the broken down material from cartilage and tendons, such as chondroitin sulphates and glucosamine, now sold for arthritis and joint pain.

9. It tastes good.

I’ve eaten a ton of bad tasting food in the name of health, but broths actually improve the taste of whatever you are cooking, or taste delicious as a beverage. I’ve even dissolved some curry powder in it, for a different flavor and for the anti-inflammatory benefits of turmeric.

10. It’s easy to make.

I’ve let it simmer on the stove, but an even easier way is to put in a crockpot with some vinegar, salt, and I add a few cloves of garlic. Then just let it simmer for 24 to 48 hours. I love one pot wonders.

Sources:
http://www.jadeinstitute.com/jade/bone-broth-health-building.php
http://divinehealthfromtheinsideout.com/2012/05/bone-broth-nutritional-facts-benefits/

Bone Broth: Heal Your Gut and Lose Cellulite!

http://www.westonaprice.org/food-features/broth-is-beautiful
http://thewellspring.org/the-power-of-the-almighty-bone-broth/
http://www.wisechoicemarket.com/benefits-of-bone-broth/