Red Velvet Smoothie

Red velvet smoothie that tastes as great. It’s called Red Velvet because the tested of the desert-like flavor profile of the cake with the same name.

Red Velvet Smoothie Ingredients, Scrub the beet thoroughly to avoid the taste. You can also peel for better flavors.

• Almond Milk 8 fl oz 262g
• Banana 1 large (8″ to 8-7/8″ long) 136g
• Beet Root 1 beet (2″ dia) 82g
• Cocoa Powder 2 tbsp 10.8g
• Date (Medjool) 2 date, pitted 48g
• Honey 1 tbsp 21g
• Strawberry 4 medium (1-1/4″ dia) 48g

Depression, symptoms while using anti-depressant medication. Minor improvements in mood and depressive symptoms.

A migraine, Riboflavin (also known as Vitamin B2) appears to reduce a frequency of headaches significantly. It also notably minimizes the intensity of migraines, but the optimal amount isn’t known yet as most studies used 400mg, but one study found similar improvements with just 25mg.

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Increase Testosterone, Men taking 3,332 IU of Vitamin D over the course of a year observed an increase in their testosterone levels.

Lower Triglycerides, Subjects with dyslipidemia showed a substantial decrease of triglycerides when given doses of niacin.

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Cancer Preventing Smoothies
(AAI Smoothie Healing and Optimizing)

Cancer preventing smoothies are all the rave now. Why? First of all, if you know anyone that has been stricken by cancer and saw what they needed to go through in order to combat the illness, you need no further explanation. Beyond that point is the fact that the immune system is the key component to beating cancer or, more importantly, keeping it out of your body in the first place. This section of our immune boosting smoothies series is dedicated to the most elusive, misunderstood and, sadly, the number one life-taking illness to affect us here in this country. Discussing preventing smoothies is important, not as an alternative to any program your doctor may have you on but, as an add-on or preventative form of ensuring your future best health. (Always consult your doctor before changing or adding to any regimen you’re currently on or wish to start)

Our immune system is what fights off all diseases. It also prevents them. The stronger our immune function, the better resistance we have to all diseases, including “the big C”.

* Click here to read the initial portion of this immune boosting smoothie series where we discuss the immune system and its many components and possible issues.

Cancer manifests when mutated cells reproduce frenziedly, forming malignant (life-threatening) tumors that can assault and eventually take over other parts of the body. There are considerably over 100 types of cancer. More impressive is the idea that the disease can appear in practically any part of the body.

The risk of developing cancer depends on both on genetics and our surrounding environment. Having a family history of the disease, smoking, being exposed to radiation, any eating a poor diet all increase a person’s risk. However much evidence suggests that eating natural, highly nutritious foods can swing even the most at risk individuals back to the other side of the spectrum. That is where our smart cancer preventing smoothies come into play.

Best Nutriment for Warding Off Cancer

The below foods are potent in their ability to restore and maximize the function of the immune system. They don’t only have to be consumed as part of your cancer preventing smoothies. Individually, they carry the compounds you need to constantly keep your body on the defense; at your defense. You can mix and match the ingredients and different foods and come up with your own powerful cancer-preventing smoothies.

1. Pineapple stem

We all know that bromelain is incredibly effective at combating inflammation and that it’s a strong anticoagulant. Most importantly, it’s truly effective at naturally boosting the immune system and, moreover, specifically at combating cancer cells. An article in the journal Planta Medica, published in 2007, denoted a study that showed that bromelain was superior to the chemo-agent 5-fluorouracil in treating cancer in animal subjects.

2. Apples, all berries, broccoli, cauliflower, citrus

All of the above are excellent sources of flavonoids: powerful antioxidants that may prevent the DNA damage associated with free radicals. Flavonoids also boost absorption of vitamin C, another antioxidant that is particularly important in the immune system function.

BlackBerries, in particular, have one of the highest flavonoid levels of any food in the world. However, all of these fruits and vegetables are valuable sources of the nutrient.

3. Ripe bananas

The fact is the riper the banana, the better it’s cancer-fighting quality. Japanese researchers have proven that ripe bananas have hugely strong anti-cancer properties. The dark spots that begin to appear on a ripe banana produce a substance called Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) that, under microscopic detection, destroys cancerous tumors. As the banana ripens, its antioxidant level increases, further strengthening the immune system and increasing white blood cell counts. In fact, ripe bananas are eight times as effective as their younger, green constituents when it comes to maximizing the cancer-fighting potential of white blood cells.

4. Kale, turnip greens, spinach, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Zucchini

All of the above are excellent sources of lutein: a carotenoid nutrient known for its powerful antioxidant power. Lutein is fat-soluble, so it is best absorbed when eaten with foods high in monounsaturated dietary fats like nuts or avocado. Also, cooking reduces the antioxidant power of lutein so it is important to eat these foods as close to their raw, natural state as possible.

Kale, turnip greens, collard greens, and spinach are also high in folate, a B vitamin link to the prevention of tumors in the female reproductive system. Low folate intake is also associated with a higher colorectal cancer risk.

5. Barley, Crimini mushrooms, Brazil nuts, brown rice

These foods are all a good source of selenium, a mineral found to significantly reduce the risk of developing lung, prostate and colorectal cancers.

6. Ginger

A new study uncovers the incredible fact that ginger contains a pungent mixture that could be up to 10,000x more effective than straight chemotherapy in targeting the cancer cells at the root of cancer malignancy.

Ladies: A new study published in PLoS reveals a piquant component inside ginger is known as 6-sho gaol is superior to conventional chemotherapy in targeting the root cause of breast cancer malignancy: the breast cancer stem cells.

7. Green tea

Long celebrated for its antioxidant powers, green tea contains catechins: a powerful flavonoid that has been specifically linked to cancer prevention.

8. Cloves

Yet another medicinal miracle by nature; cloves have been shown to stop the regeneration and activity of cancer cells in breast cancer, ovarian cancer, liver cancer and even in colon cancer cells.

9. Coconuts, coconut oil, avocado, cold water fish

All of these foods are high in healthy fats and Omega 3’s. Omega 3’s are extremely beneficial in the fight against cancer.

TIP I: Salads need oil to increase the absorption of vitamins and phytochemicals. Coconut oil will do that plus add to your Omega 3 intake.

TIP II: Fry some coconut shavings in coconut oil and serve all of it over lightly steamed asparagus (asparagus becomes more potent with light steaming. Do not eat it raw). 

10. Hemp Oil, Hemp seeds

Harvard has found that THC and other compounds in cannabis cut cancerous tumor growth rates in half.

The immune system is the main component that must be kept strong and healthy to both fight cancer and, most importantly keeps it at bay. A lot of research has proven that low levels of testosterone can reek havoc on the immune system and exhaust the body in its attempt to fuel it. Low levels of testosterone have been scientifically proven to be directly correlated to depleted immune systems and diseases more commonly associated with aging; cancer is one of them. Testosterone therapy can significantly enhance your immune system by its biological responses in addition to the psychological reawakening that takes place when testosterone levels are brought back to healthy numbers. Elevating your testosterone to where they should give you the vigor and wherewithal to desire working out and push that extra bit. We can help you to better understand testosterone and what testosterone therapy can do for you specifically, as an individual. Call us to see if you qualify for testosterone injections therapy. If you’d rather first know what your testosterone levels are before you go full fledge with all the required blood panels, we can assist you with only testing your testosterone. By knowing your current low testosterone levels you can better decide if you want to go the route of testosterone injections therapy or if you want to do something different.

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AAI’s Cancer Preventing Smoothies

Defeating Free Radicals the Smart and Delicious Way
(AAI Smoothie Healing and Optimizing)

Defeating free radicals can and should be done through proper alimentation. The theory that links the presence of free radicals in the body to an increase in life-threatening conditions and illnesses, including cancer, is gaining support in both medical and holistic healing circles. Free radicals are molecules taken in from the environment that lack an electron. This missing electron makes the free radical molecule unstable and prone to stealing electrons from others surrounding atoms. When ingested, free radicals steal electrons from the atoms of healthy cells. This process has been cited as a cause for premature aging and a host of other illnesses and diseases, again, including cancer. Defeating free radicals is the first step to optimizing your body and its organs’ functions.

This second chapter to our immune boosting smoothies series will help us understand how we can combat and beat free radicals. This knowledge will ensure maintaining the efficiency of our immune system, which in turn, assures us a better tomorrow.

Click here to read the initial portion of this immune boosting smoothie series where we discuss the immune system and its many components and possible issues.

Best Nutriment to combat Free Radicals

One of the best ways of defeating free radicals is by consuming foods high in
antioxidants. Antioxidants neutralize free radicals. They do this by donating one of their own electrons to the free radical, so the free radical stops looking for an electron to steal. Antioxidants remain stable even after they give an electron to the free radical. Certain nutrients, like vitamin C and E, are particularly good at protecting the body against destructors of free radicals the best way to ensure you’re getting a sufficient intake of antioxidants is by eating a balanced diet consisting of at least 5 to 8 servings of fruits and vegetables every single day. A smoothie is the easiest way to do this and to help you with defeating free radicals.

1. Top 20 anti-oxidant rich foods 

* These antioxidant status obtained from WebMD

2. Dried cordyceps

This type of fungus actually grows on the back of caterpillars. Aside from that cringing fact, this fungus’s properties for stimulating health regeneration are unequivocal. It has the power to improve the immune system by stimulating cells and specific chemicals in the immune system. So, even though they may seem gross, you can see why these are excellent to include in our sources for defeating free radicals.

3. Muscadine grapes

These grapes, in particular, are extremely beneficial at filling the body with antioxidants. Just 35 grapes are enough to give you 23% of your daily-recommended intake of antioxidants. This specific species of grape is also a particularly strong source of ellagic acid, which is known to be a massive contender in the fight against cancer.

Another very important factor to keep in mind is that stress creates free radicals. If you are overworking any aspect of your body, which includes your mind, the stress created invites the formation of free radicles. Excessive exercise or over-strenuous workouts also create oxidative damage, which intern reverts to the formation of more free radicals to damage healthy cells. If you’ve noticed that you’ve been working out harder trying to keep up with your physique, it may be a sign that your hormone levels are declining.

If your testosterone is low, whether you are a man or a woman, working out will require extra effort and longer sessions. Testosterone therapy for men or testosterone therapy for women, which usually comes along with the balancing of a few other hormones as dictated by her blood work, can help with that declination in the gym. AAI Clinics is the best clinic for balancing hormones. You can actually look up our Google ratings. Let us help you; even if only to find out where you stand in terms of your natural testosterone levels; all your hormone levels! Human growth hormone also helps with recuperation and stamina. This means hGH therapy can help you exercise smarter, not harder.

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Best Antioxidant Packed, Free Radical Fighting Smoothie Recipes