Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Health Benefits Of Molasses
This information is from:
whfoods.com
After reading through the website I decided that I would tell you about the health benefits of Blackstrap Molasses. I use this stuff everyday and I love it. I do admit that it took some getting used to….
Blackstrap molasses is just one type of molasses, the dark liquid byproduct of the process of refining sugar cane into table sugar. It is made from the third boiling of the sugar syrup and is therefore the concentrated byproduct left over after the sugar's sucrose has been crystallized.
Blackstrap molasses is a sweetener that is actually good for you. Unlike refined white sugar and corn syrup, which are stripped of virtually all nutrients except simple carbohydrates, or artificial sweeteners like saccharine or aspartame, which not only provide no useful nutrients but have been shown to cause health problems in sensitive individuals, blackstrap molasses is a healthful sweetener that contains significant amounts of a variety of minerals that promote your health.
Molasses is an excellent source of calcium, iron, copper, manganese, potassium and magnesium in a low fat, low calorie form. Look for blackstrap molasses that is unsulphured since not only does it not contain this processing chemical to which some people are sensitive, but it has a cleaner and more clarified taste. Blackstrap molasses made from organic sugar cane is also available in some markets.
Molasses should be stored in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator or a cool, dry place. Unopened containers should keep for about one year, while opened containers should keep for about six months.
The greatest advantage of molasses is its ability to conveniently supplement the diet of the busy twenty-first-century citizen with easily assimilated natural nutrients. Like most things natural, its effects are slow but cumulative and, as such, it should be used regularly.
In his book about Molasses, the British nutritionist, Cyril Scott, describes his own and other healer's successes in treating anemia, rheumatism, arthritis, ulcers, colitis, varicose veins and benign tumors. Scott testifies to the success of molasses in reversing hair graying and even in the external treatment of wounds. Gaylord Hauser, the well-known nutritionist and author, particularly praises molasses as a natural laxative. Because molasses is high in iron, nutritionists often recommend it to pregnant and lactating women.
Molasses is one of the two natural foods which contain a special ingredient (wulzen factor) that has been shown to prevent and cure wrist-stiffness, muscular dystrophy and arthritis.
Ulcers, dermatitis, hair damage, eczema, psoriasis, angina pectoris, and nervous conditions may also respond to supplementing the diet with mineral-rich molasses.
Dosage: In general the recommended daily dosage is 1 tablespoon dissolved in warm water or taken as is.
Cautions: Molasses should not be thought of as an all-purpose cure but as a useful weapon in the healing armory. Like sugar, molasses can cause tooth decay, so either clean your teeth or rinse your mouth thoroughly after use, especially if you take it straight from a spoon.
whfoods.com
After reading through the website I decided that I would tell you about the health benefits of Blackstrap Molasses. I use this stuff everyday and I love it. I do admit that it took some getting used to….
Blackstrap molasses is just one type of molasses, the dark liquid byproduct of the process of refining sugar cane into table sugar. It is made from the third boiling of the sugar syrup and is therefore the concentrated byproduct left over after the sugar's sucrose has been crystallized.
Blackstrap molasses is a sweetener that is actually good for you. Unlike refined white sugar and corn syrup, which are stripped of virtually all nutrients except simple carbohydrates, or artificial sweeteners like saccharine or aspartame, which not only provide no useful nutrients but have been shown to cause health problems in sensitive individuals, blackstrap molasses is a healthful sweetener that contains significant amounts of a variety of minerals that promote your health.
Molasses is an excellent source of calcium, iron, copper, manganese, potassium and magnesium in a low fat, low calorie form. Look for blackstrap molasses that is unsulphured since not only does it not contain this processing chemical to which some people are sensitive, but it has a cleaner and more clarified taste. Blackstrap molasses made from organic sugar cane is also available in some markets.
Molasses should be stored in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator or a cool, dry place. Unopened containers should keep for about one year, while opened containers should keep for about six months.
The greatest advantage of molasses is its ability to conveniently supplement the diet of the busy twenty-first-century citizen with easily assimilated natural nutrients. Like most things natural, its effects are slow but cumulative and, as such, it should be used regularly.
In his book about Molasses, the British nutritionist, Cyril Scott, describes his own and other healer's successes in treating anemia, rheumatism, arthritis, ulcers, colitis, varicose veins and benign tumors. Scott testifies to the success of molasses in reversing hair graying and even in the external treatment of wounds. Gaylord Hauser, the well-known nutritionist and author, particularly praises molasses as a natural laxative. Because molasses is high in iron, nutritionists often recommend it to pregnant and lactating women.
Molasses is one of the two natural foods which contain a special ingredient (wulzen factor) that has been shown to prevent and cure wrist-stiffness, muscular dystrophy and arthritis.
Ulcers, dermatitis, hair damage, eczema, psoriasis, angina pectoris, and nervous conditions may also respond to supplementing the diet with mineral-rich molasses.
Dosage: In general the recommended daily dosage is 1 tablespoon dissolved in warm water or taken as is.
Cautions: Molasses should not be thought of as an all-purpose cure but as a useful weapon in the healing armory. Like sugar, molasses can cause tooth decay, so either clean your teeth or rinse your mouth thoroughly after use, especially if you take it straight from a spoon.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
3 Tips to Build Muscle Mass
Gaining Muscle Mass takes time and hard work.Working out smarter will halp you achieve your goals.
The following training tips will help you get that
lean muscular body you want.
1. Make sure that most of the exercises you perform regularly are multi-joint compound exercises. It doesn't matter if your goal is fat loss or building muscle... multi-joint exercises should comprise most of the exercises you do in your workouts if you want to get lean, ripped, and powerful.
2. Train hard and intensely 3-4 days/week for 45-60 minutes per weight training workout. Keep your workouts to no longer than 60 minutes as training too much beyond this point can trigger excess catabolism. You want to stay anabolic, but you still need to train your body hard and intensely enough to trigger muscle growth.
3. Eat clean with quality whole foods... REAL foods instead of highly processed over-hyped supplement powders and bars. This is the MOST IMPORTANT of the tips. Your results are directly related to what you eat. If you are not eating properly no amount of working out will get you the body you want.
Monday, June 14, 2010
How To Do Lunges
Lunges are a great exercise to tone and lift the butt, strengthen the thighs and increase balance. When done properly they are also great for increasing flexibility in the hips.
Stationary Lunges are great way to start doing lunges.
Stand with your feet together.
Step one foot out in front.
Place your front foot flat on the floor and come up onto the toes of the back foot.
Bend both knees and lower the back knee straight down toward the floor while keeping the upper body upright and the front knee right above or slightly behind the front heel. The front knee should not go beyond the toes at any time. (try to take BOTH knees to 90 degrees)
Push straight up through the front heel and back toes.
Repeat for 10-15 on one leg then switch legs and repeat.
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