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Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Safe Foods


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Safe foods is a post that's  all about the foods that you are allowed to eat with other diets that are suppose to reduce your odor. Many of us do not know what's wrong with us, some believe that they might have some type of candida infection, while others might believe that they might have TMAU. But most of us don't know what's wrong with us so we try different diets to see  which one will eliminate their odor. This is why I made up the safe foods post, so you can  be able eat within the  guidelines of  multiple diets, therefore,  have a better chance at reducing your odor whether it was the cause of candida, TMAU, bacteria overgrowth, or some type of food  malabsorption.



Note:
Information about the amount of choline in food is taken from 
http://caloriecount.about.com/



FoodCandidaTMAUFODMAPAlkalineAnti-InflammatorySIBO
Almonds YN YYYY
AppleN 4.3N YYY
Bok Choy YNYYYY
BroccoliY31.3N YYY
Brown RiceY18YN YY
Brussel SproutsY28.1N YYY
CabbageY9.52N YYY
CarrotsY11.3YYYY
CauliflowerY24.2N YYY
CeleryY7.3YYYY
ChardY6.5YYYY
CranberriesY6.1N YYY
CucumberY3.1YYYY
Flax seedsYN YYYY
GrapefruitN9.9YYYY
Green BeansY21.1N YYY
Green OnionsY9.8N YYY
Hazel NutsY6.4YN YY
KaleYYN YYY
KelpY1.3YYYY
KiwifruitN 7.7YYYY
KumquatY19.1YYYY
LeeksY8.5N YYY
LemonsY3YYYY
LimesY3.4YYYY
OlivesY0.9YN YY
OrangesN 15.1YYYY
RaspberriesY15.1N YYY
SpinachY5.4YYYY
Sweet PotatoesY26.2YYYY
Turnip greensY0.4YYYY
StrawberriesN 8.7N YYY
GarlicYN N YYY
PineappleN 8.5N YYN
GrapesN 5.2N YYN
BlueberriesN 8.7YN YY
CantaloupeN N N YYY
AvocadoN YN YYY
GuavaN 6.8N N YY
PapayaN 8.5N YYY
CherriesN N N YYY
Collard greensYN N YYY
Fennel bulbYN N YYY
Shiitake mushroomsN N N YYY
Winter squashYYN N YY
MulberriesN N N N YY
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Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Chlorophyll


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 Body odor is a very troublesome attribute that we all have to deal with. The average person can use deodorant or a cologne/perfume to prevent other people from smelling their personal musk. But in reality, they only  mask the odor and though some people can hide their odors with conventional hygiene products for others it's ineffective. To really deal with the odor adequately we have look internally to get to the right problem. In other words, the odor from your body  is mainly affected by what you put into or absorbed into your body, and the main culprit  is junk food. These toxins that you put into you body everyday have been degenerating your immune system and making you smell bad.
       But there still is hope, if you change your diet from refined sugary sweets, processed animal meat, and altered dairy products. To a more pure diet that consists of green leafy vegetables you will see a considerable change in your body odor because most green vegetables have chlorophyll content inside of them.
         Chlorophyll is a natural component found in plants that not only gives the green color to plants, but it also can be used as a natural deodorant to prevent body odor. Chlorophyll is better than other deodorant products because it is an "internal deodorizer", meaning, that instead of it masking the odor like all deodorant brands do it will cleanse your body from the inside out by getting rid of the toxins that are causing the odor. Not only does chlorophyll relieve bad breath(halitosis), body odor, and perspiration odor it also has the ability to purify the blood, remove heavy metals from the body, and provide essential vitamins and minerals to your body.
There are a number of products that sell chlorophyll in liquid form, however, their prices are considerably high and the amount that is in most products will last you lest than a couple of days. That's why it is for your benefit to take it the natural way by eating the top vegetables that have the most chlorophyll content. I have personally surveyed over 30 vegetables to see which vegetable has the most copper, magnesium, and other minerals and vitamins that make up the composition of its detoxifying element. From my research into the vegetables that have the most chlorophyll content these are the top 10 vegetables that will provide you with a better potency than all other liquid chlorophyll products

Nutritional Key:
A = Vitamin A
E = Vitamin E
K = Vitamin K
Ma = Magnesium
Co = Copper
Z  = Zinc

Note: 
* The percentage values listed with vitamin/minerals of the vegetables are based on the (RDI) Reference Daily Intake. Here is the recommended value for all the vitamins/minerals
Vitamin A =  5000 IU
Vitamin E = 14mg
Vitamin K = 80mcg
Magnesium = 400mg
Copper = 2mg
Zinc =15mg

* I  rounded the percentages  of any mineral that had 0.5(or higher) value beside it

* The way I rated each vegetable was  by comparing the amount of each vitamin/mineral they contain and  if  3 out of 5 minerals  of a certain vegetable had a higher content than the other one. Then, that certain vegetable will be ranked higher above the other one.

* Questions marks(?), indicate that I couldn't find the nutritional value of that specific mineral and basically it wasn't listed



Top Ten Vegetables











1. Chard Swiss 
Nutritional Content for chard swiss cooked, boiled, 175g, cup
Co: 0.3mg or 15%
Ma: 150mg or 38%
K: 573mcg or 716%
A : 10717 IU or 214%
E:  3.3mg  or 24%












2. Collard Greens
Nutritional Content for collard greens cooked, boiled, 190g, cup
Co:  0.072mg or 36%
Ma: 38mg or 10%
K: 836mcg or 1045%
A : 551 IU or 11%
E: 0.55mg or 4%












3. Kale 
Nutritional Content for kale 67g , cup
Co:  0.194mg or 10%
Ma: 23mg or 6%
K: 547.4mcg or 684%
A :  10302 IU or 206%
E: ?















4. Dock 
Nutritional Content for  dock 133g, cup
Co: 0.2mg or 10%
Ma: 137mg or 34%
K: ?
A : 5320 IU or 106%
E: ?














5. Broccoli 
Nutritional Content for broccoli ,  280g, large stalk
Co: 0.171mg or 9%
Ma: 59mg or 15%
K: 395.1mcg or 494%
A : 4334 IU or 87%
E: 4.06mg or 29%












6. Balsam Pear, leafy tips 
Nutritional Content for leafy tips, boiled, cooked, 58g, cup
Co: 0.117mg or 6%
Ma: 55mg or  14%
K: 94.6mcg or 118%
A : 1401 IU or 28%
E:  0.84mg or 6%


 











7. Parsley
Nutritional Content for parsley, 60g, cup
Co : 0.089mg or 4%
Ma: 30mg or 8%
K: 984mcg or 1230%
A: 5054 IU or 101%
E: 0.45mg or 3%











8. Brussel Sprouts
Nutritional Content for brussel sprouts, 155g, cup
Co : 0.053mg or 3%
Ma: 28mg or 7%
K: 299.9mcg or 375%
A: 1435 IU or 29%
E:  0.79mg or 6%













9. Beet Greens
Nutritional Content for beet greens, 38g, cup
Co : 0.073mg or 4%
Ma: 27mg or 7%
K: 152mcg or 190%
A: 2404 IU or 48%
E:  0.57mg or 4%













10. Leeks
Nutritional Content for leeks, 89g, cup
Co : 0.107mg or 5%
Ma: 25mg  or 6%
K: 41.8mcg  or 52%
A: 1484 IU or 30%
E: 0.82mg or 6%


The rest of the vegetables I've rated


11. Spinach
Nutritional Content for spinach. 30g, cup
Co: 0.039mg
Ma: 24mg
K:  144.9mcg
A: 2813 IU
E: 0.61mg

12. Green Peas
Nutritional Content for green peas, 145g, cup
Co: 0.255mg
Ma: 48mg
K: 36mcg
A: 1109 IU
E: 0.19mg
13. Asparagus
Nutritional Content for asparagus, 134g, cup
Co: 0.253mg
Ma: 19mg
K: 55.7mcg
A: 1013 IU
E: 1.51mg
14. Okra
Nutritional Content for okra, 100g, cup
Co: 0.094mg
Ma: 57mg
K: 53mcg
A: 375 IU
E: 0.36mg
15. Cilantro
Nutritional Content for cilantro, 50g, per serving
Co: ?
Ma: 16mg
K: ?
A: 3000 IU
E: 1.8mg
16. Zucchini
Nutritional Content for zucchini, 323g, large
Co: ?
Ma: 80mg
K: 8mcg
A: 1000 IU
E: ?
17. Green Bean
Nutritional Content for green beans, cooked, boiled, 125g, cup
Co: 0.071mg
Ma: 23mg
K: 20mcg
A: 875 IU
E:  0.56mg
18. Purslane
Nutritional Content for purslane, 43g, cup
Co: 0.049mg
Ma: 29.2mg
K: ?
A: 568 IU
E: ?
19. Green Peppers
Nutritional Content for green peppers, 149g, cup
Co: 0.098mg
Ma: 15mg
K: 11mcg
A: 551
E: 0.55mg
20. Watercress
Nutritional Content for watercress, 34g, cup
Co: 0.026mg
Ma: 7mg
K: 85mcg
A: 1085
E:  0.34mg
21. Celery
Nutritional Content for celery, 120g, cup
Co: .042mg
Ma: 13mg
K: 35.2mcg
A: 539 IU
E: 0.32mg
22. Artichokes
Nutritional Content for artichokes, 128g, medium
Co: 0.296mg
Ma: 77mg
K: 18.9mcg
A: 17 IU
E: 0.24mg
23. Nopales
Nutritional Content for  nopales, 86g, cup
Co  0.045mg
Ma: 45mg
K: 4.6mcg
A: 393IU
E: ?
24. Cowpeas(black-eyed peas) leafy tips
Nutritional Content for cowpeas leafy tips, cooked, boiled, 53g, cup
Co:  0.082mg
Ma: 33mg
K:?
A: 305
E:?
25. Squash
Nutritional Content for squash, 113g, cup
Co:  0.058mg
Ma:  19mg
K: 3.4mcg
A: 226 IU
E:  0.14mg
26. Vinespinach(basella)
Nutritional Content for vinespinach, 28g, ounce
Co: 0.0mg
Ma: 18.2mg
K: ?
A: 2240 IU
E: ?
27. Cabbage
Nutritional Content for cabbage, 89g, cup
Co: 0.017mg
Ma: 11mg
K: 67.6mcg
A: 87 IU
E: 0.13mg
28. Endive
Nutritional Content for endive, 25g, 1/2 cup
Co:  0.025mg
Ma: 4mg
K: 57.8mcg
A: 542 IU
E: 0.11mg
29. Romain Lettuce
Nutritional Content for lettuce, 28g, cup
Co:  0.013mg
Ma: 4mg
K: 28.7mcg
A: 1626 IU
E: 0.04mg
30. Iceberg Lettuce
Nutritional Content for lettuce, 55g, cup
Co:  0.014mg
Ma: 4mg
K: 13.3mcg
A: 276 IU
E: 0.1mg
31. Arugula
Nutritional Content for arugula, 10g, cup
Co:  0.008mg
Ma: 5mg
K: 10.9mcg
A: 237 IU
E:  0.04mg
32. Epazote
Nutritional Content for epazote, 28g, ounce
Co: 0.1mg
Ma:  33.9mg
K:?
A: 16 IU
E:?
33. Cucumbers
Nutritional Content for cucumbers, 52g, 1/2cup
Co:  0.021mg
Ma: 7mg
K: 8.5mcg
A: 55 IU
E: 0.02mg

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Friday, April 22, 2011

How can I make this blog better?

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Monday, April 18, 2011

Body Odor Diets 3

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This post includes the Alkaline and SIBO Diet.

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Body Odor Diet
Alkaline Diet
SIBO Diet




Alkaline Diet: The alkaline diet is mainly based on switching your pH( potential of Hydrogen) balance from acidic to alkaline. Most of our bodies are acidic due to unhealthy foods we eat everyday. This is especially true if your on the SAD  (Standard American Diet) which consists of eating copious amounts of meat, dairy, refined foods, and sweets(refined sugar). Anyways, it has been said that everything we eat has either an acidic or alkaline solution, when we tend to eat too much of acid-forming foods we cause an imbalance in our systems. The excessive acid  lowers our pH level  and cause a bad environment  in our bodies that will produce bad bacteria, viruses, or degenerative diseases. The point of the alkaline diet is to switch your body from an acidic state to a balanced one ; the ratio of alkaline foods to acid foods should be 80:20,
(80% alkaline forming foods and 20 % acid forming foods).Though having an acidic body is bad for you, eating acidic foods is not actually bad, only if the majority of your diet consists of acidic food is when it is considered a problem.

Note: There are foods that have a higher or lower level of alkalinity and acidity. For a more detailed version  of  a alkaline food table and additional information click on these links:
http://www.trans4mind.com/nutrition/pH.html
http://www.angelfire.com/az/sthurston/acid_alkaline_foods_list.html


Note: The highlighted colors on the foods will depend on their order in alkalinity. 
In addition, some foods have two different alkaline levels next to them, the reason for that is the fact that some  alkaline tables have them considered high while other tables considered them  to be low, also  some other foods are not even labeled because I couldn't find the alkaline level for them.
[Superior Alkaline] = **Su**
[High Alkaline]= **Hi**
[Moderate Alkaline]=**Mo**
[Slight Alkaline]=**Sl**


Eat:

Superior alkaline Type Lowest alkaline level
Cantaloupe Fruit **Hi**
Cayenne Seasoning **Hi**
Fresh fruit juice Fruit n/a
Kelp Vegetable n/a
Lemon Fruit n/a
Lime Fruit n/a
Mango Fruit n/a
Papaya Fruit **Sl**
Parsley Vegetable n/a
Pear Fruit n/a
Pineapple Fruit n/a
Raisins Fruit **Sl**
Raspberries Fruit **Mo**
Sea salt Seasoning **Sl**
Sea veggies Vegetables n/a
Sweet potatoes Vegetables n/a
Tangerine Fruit n/a
Umeboshi Fruit n/a
Umeboshi plums Fruit n/a
Veggie juice Vegetable n/a
Watermelon Fruit n/a

Highly alkaline Type Lowest alkaline level
Alfalfa Vegetable **Mo**
Apple Fruit **Mo**
Apricots Fruit **Mo**
Banana Fruit **Sl**
Berries Fruit **Sl**
Broccoli Vegetable n/a
Carrot Vegetable n/a
Celery Vegetable **Sl**
Chestnuts Nuts **Sl**
Currants Fruit **Sl**
Dates(dried) Fruit **Sl**
Fig(dried) Fruit **Sl**
Garlic Vegetable n/a
Ginger root Spice **Mo**
Grapes Fruit **Mo**
Grapefruit Fruit n/a
Honeydew melon Fruit n/a
Kale Vegetable n/a
Lettuce Vegetable **Sl**
Nectarine Fruit n/a
Peach Fruit **Sl**
Peas Vegetable n/a
Persimmon Fruit n/a
Pumpkin Vegetable **Sl**
Spinach Vegetable **Sl**

Moderately alkaline Type Lowest alkaline level
Apple Fruit n/a
Apple cider vinegar Other n/a
Apricots Fruit n/a
Beet Vegetable **Sl**
Beet greens Vegetable **Sl**
Cabbage Vegetable **Sl**
Ginger root Spice n/a
Grapes Fruit n/a
Green beans Vegetable n/a
Nightshade veggies Vegetable **Sl**
Orange Fruit **Sl**
Parsnips Vegetable n/a
Peppers Vegetable **Sl**
Raspberries Fruit n/a
Strawberries Fruit **Sl**
Tamari Spice n/a

Slightly alkaline Type Lowest alkaline level
Almond Protein n/a
Beet Vegetable n/a
Beet greens Vegetable n/a
Berries Fruit n/a
Blackberries Fruit n/a
Cabbage Vegetable n/a
Celery Vegetable n/a
Cherries Fruit n/a
Chestnuts Vegetable n/a
Coconut Fruit n/a
Collard greens Vegetable n/a
Cucumber Vegetable n/a
Currants Fruit n/a
Lettuce Vegetable n/a
Millet Protein **Sl**
Miso Seasoning n/a
Molasses Vegetable **Mo**
Mushroom Vegetable n/a
Nightshade veggies Vegetable n/a
Onion Vegetable n/a
Orange Fruit n/a
Papaya Fruit n/a
Peach Fruit n/a
Peppers Vegetable n/a
Pumpkin Vegetable n/a
Radishes Vegetable n/a
Raisins Fruit n/a
Sea salt Seasoning n/a
Sprouts Vegetable n/a
Strawberries Fruit n/a
Tempeh Protein n/a
Tofu Protein n/a
Tomatoes Vegetable **Mo**

Unknown alkaline Type Lowest alkaline level
Alkaline Antioxidant water Other n/a
Barley greens Vegetable n/a
Bee Pollen Other n/a
Cauliflower Vegetable n/a
Chard greens Vegetable n/a
Chili pepper Seasoning n/a
Chlorella Vegetable n/a
Cinnamon Seasoning n/a
Curry Seasoning n/a
Daikon Vegetable n/a
Dandelion Vegetable n/a
Dandelion root Vegetable n/a
Dulce Vegetable n/a
Edible flowers Vegetable n/a
Fermented Veggies Vegetable n/a
Green Juices Other n/a
Green Peas Vegetable n/a
Herbs Vegetable n/a
Kohlrabi Vegetable n/a
Kombu Vegetable n/a
Lecithin granules Other n/a
Maitake Vegetable n/a
Mineral Water Vegetable n/a
Muskemelons Fruit n/a
Mustard Seasoning n/a
Mustard greens Vegetable n/a
Nori Vegetable n/a
Probiotic cultures Other n/a
Reishi Vegetable n/a
Rhubarb Rhubarb n/a
Rutabaga Vegetable n/a
Shitake Vegetable n/a
Spirulina Vegetable n/a
Soured daisy products Other n/a
Stevia Sweetener n/a
Tropical fruits Fruit n/a
Wakame Vegetable n/a
Watercress Vegetable n/a
Wheat grass Vegetable n/a
Whey protein powder Other n/a
Wild greens Vegetable n/a




[Superior Acidity]= **Su**
[High Acidity]= **Hi**
[Moderate Acidity]=**Mo**
[Slight Acidity]= **Sl**

                                          













Be careful, almost all meats are high in acidity

Avoid:

Superior AcidityTypeLowest alkaline level
BarleyGrain n/a
BeefAnimal Proteinn/a
BeerAlcoholn/a
Cheese(Processed)Dairyn/a
CocoaOthern/a
Flour(Wheat)Grainn/a
Hard LiquorAlcoholn/a
Ice creamDairyn/a
LobsterAnimal Proteinn/a
Soft DrinksOthern/a
Soy beansBeansn/a
SugarSweetenern/a
TurkeyAnimal Proteinn/a
VenisonAnimal Proteinn/a
VinegarOthern/a
WalnutsNutsn/a
WheatGrainn/a

High AcidityTypeLowest alkaline level
BaconAnimal Proteinn/a
Bran(Oat)Grainn/a
CoffeeOthern/a
CornGrainn/a
CranberriesFruitn/a
FishAnimal Proteinn/a
Flour(Wheat)Grain**Su**
Green PeasBeansn/a
Hard LiquorAlcohol**Su**
LambAnimal Proteinn/a
LardFatn/a
LegumeBeansn/a
MusselsAnimal Proteinn/a
NoodlesGrainn/a
Oats(rolled)Grainn/a
PeanutNutsn/a
PecanNutsn/a
PorkAnimal Proteinn/a
SalmonAnimal Proteinn/a
ScallopsAnimal Proteinn/a
ShrimpAnimal Proteinn/a
Soft drinksOther**Su**
Soy MilkBeansn/a
SugarOther**Su**
Rice(all)Grainn/a
RyeGrainn/a
VealAnimal Proteinn/a
Wheat germGrainn/a
WheatGrainn/a
WineAlcoholn/a

Moderate AcidityTypeLowest alkaline level
BarleyGrain**Su**
BlueberriesFruitn/a
BranGrain**Hi**
CatsupOthern/a
CheeseDairyn/a
Cheese(Processed)Dairy**Su**
Crackers(soda)Grainn/a
CranberriesFruit**Hi**
EggsAnimal Proteinn/a
Ice MilkDairyn/a
KamutGrainn/a
Kidney beansBeansn/a
MustardOthern/a
OatmealGrainn/a
PeanutsNuts**Hi**
Pinto beansBeansn/a
PlumsFruitn/a
PrunesFruitn/a
ShellfishAnimal Proteinn/a
Safflower oilOiln/a
Sesame oilOiln/a
SpaghettiGrainn/a
White beansBeansn/a

Slight AcidityTypeLowest alkaline level
AmaranthGrainn/a
ButterDairyn/a
Canola oilOiln/a
CheeseDairy**Mo**
EggsAnimal Protein**Mo**
FishAnimal Protein**Hi**
Kidney beansBeans**Mo**
LentilsBeansn/a
OlivesVegetable
PecanNuts**Hi**
Pinto beansBeans**Mo**
PlumsFruit**Mo**
PrunesFruit**Mo**
Rice(all)Grain**Hi**
RyeGrain**Hi**
SpeltGrainn/a
Sunflower oilOiln/a
VenisonAnimal Protein**Su**
VinegarOthern/a
WalnutsNuts**Su**

Unknown AcidityTypeLowest alkaline level
Almond milkNutsn/a
Avocado oilOiln/a
Black beansBeansn/a
BreadGrainn/a
CarobAnimal Proteinn/a
CarpAnimal Proteinn/a
Chick peasBeansn/a
ClamsAnimal Proteinn/a
CodAnimal Proteinn/a
Corn oilOiln/a
Corned beefAnimal Proteinn/a
CornstarchGrainn/a
Corn syrupSweetenern/a
CurrantsFruitn/a
Flax oilOiln/a
HaddockAnimal Proteinn/a
Hemp seed flourGrainn/a
Hemp seed oilOiln/a
MacaroniGrainn/a
Olive oilOiln/a
Organ meatsAnimal Proteinn/a
OysterAnimal Proteinn/a
Peanut butterNutsn/a
PepperVegetablen/a
PikeAnimal Proteinn/a
RabbitAnimal Proteinn/a
Rice cakesGrainn/a
Rice milkGrainn/a
SardinesAnimal Proteinn/a
SausageAnimal Proteinn/a
SpiritsAlcoholn/a
TahiniGrainn/a
TunaAnimal Proteinn/a







 FYI:  foods that have a slightly alkaline and slightly acidic component to it like olives are always considered neutral.This means that it will not increase or decrease in any acidity or alkalinity in your body.








SIBO Diet: The SIBO(Small Intestine Bacteria Overgrowth ) diet is for people who have similar symptoms to those who have IBS ( constant gas, bloating, diarrhea, etc.). The premise of this diet is to reduce the amount of bacteria in the intestines by cutting out foods that will ferment in your intestines, thus diminishing the bacteria and it's symptoms. And to establish a diet of easily digestible foods so the bacteria in the intestines will not have time to grow when the foods are being digested. This diet prohibits eating high-fiber foods because it will develop a productivity in bacterial growth, and it also restricts the consumption of sugars because it will cause fermentation of bacteria as well. There's not really a list of what you can or cannot eat on a SIBO diet, there only guidelines about what you should or shouldn't do. With that knowledge, I'm going to try and make a list of what should eat and what you should avoid.

For more information on SIBO click on these links
http://www.livestrong.com/article/318789-the-sibo-diet/
http://www.gidoctor.net/diet-ibs-sibo.php

Guidelines for SIBO:
^Avoid sweeteners and reduce your sugar intake to about 40g a day
^ Avoid or limit intake of dairy products
^Avoid high-fiber foods 
^Avoid foods that leave a lot of residue or undigestable substances (ex. peas, beans, lentils)
^Drink about 8 glasses of water daily
^Limit the consumption of sweet fruits 
^Consume a lot of anti-bacterial foods and herbs to kill off the bacteria
^Eat  easily digestible foods to prevent fermentation
^It's preferred to eat cooked vegetables rather than raw because it leaves less residue, which means it is more easier to digest
^Eat vegetables that are low in starch
^Eat foods that are low in carbohydrates
^ The  FODMAP diet  is another choice to try if you have SIBO

Eat
Meat
Beef
Eggs 
Chicken
Turkey
Fish
etc.

Note: these are examples of low-starch vegetables
Vegetables
Broccoli
Cucumber
Carrots
Leeks
Onions
Spinach
Swiss chard
Summer Squash
Tomatoes
Zucchini

Note: limit your intake in whole grains and high-fiber
Grains
Cereal
Potatoes
Breads
Crackers
Rice
etc.

Note: 
*the fruit listed here are considered low in sugar
remember to consume less than 40g of sugar daily
* The sugar content is located right next to the fruit
Fruit
Apricot 3g
Apples 19g
Blueberries 14g
Cantaloupes 14g , cup
Casaba Melon 10g, cup
Cranberries 4g
Grapefruit 9g
Guava 8g
Honeydew Melon 14g , cup
Lemon 1g
Limes 1g
Nectarines 11g
Peaches 8g
Raspberries 5g
Rhubarb 1g




 Did you know that? Rhubarb root is used to cure constipation, diarrhea, and has the ability to remove toxins from the intestinal tract




Strawberries 7g
Watermelon 10g, cup

Spices
Basil
Black Pepper
Cayenne
Cilantro
Cinnamon
Cloves
Cumin
Curry                                                                               
Dill
Garlic
Ginger
Nutmeg
Oregano
Paprika
Rosemary
Tarragon
Thyme
Turmeric

Avoid
Sweet fruits
High fiber foods
Dairy
Sweeteners
High carb foods
Whole grains
Fructose
Processed Foods

Body Odor Diets 2

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Body Odor Diet
Anti-inflammatory Diet
FODMAP Diet




Anti-inflammatory Diet: Inflammation is said to be the root cause of serious illnesses and diseases. Although it is a healing response that has been sent out from the immune system to combat  infections and illnesses, chronic inflammation damages the body and does the same thing that it was trying to prevent, all because of  the certain foods we eat. What the anti-inflammatory diet is suppose to do is prevent ill health and diseases by  cutting out the foods that were causing the inflammation in the first place and bringing in the foods that are suppose to heal your  body and reduce inflammation in your system.





Here are some other lists of Anti-inflammatory and Pro-inflammatory foods
http://theconsciouslife.com/top-10-anti-inflammatory-foods.htm
http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART02012/anti-inflammatory-diet
http://www.oprah.com/health/Dr-Perricones-List-of-Pro-Inflammatory-Foods
Eat:
Apples
Strawberries
Blueberries
Acai berries
Cantaloupe
Pink grapefruit
Rhubarb
Cranberries
Pineapple
Avocados
Black currants
Raspberries
Guavas
Kiwifruit
Kumquats
Lemons
Limes
Mulberries
Oranges
Papaya
Cherries

Vegetables
Bok choy
Broccoli
Brussel sprouts
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Chard
Collards
Fennel bulb
Garlic
Greens beans
Green onions
Kale
Leeks
Olives
Spinach
Sweet potatoes
Turnip greens
Kelp
Shiitake mushroom
Brown rice
Winter squash



Nuts
Almonds
Flax seeds
Hazel nuts
Sunflower seeds
Walnuts

Seasoning 
Basil
Cayenne pepper
Cinnamon
Cloves
Cocoa( at least 70% pure)
Licorice
Mint
Oregano
Parsley
Rosemary
Thyme
Turmeric
Ginger



Did you know that? Ginger not only helps reduce pain and inflammation, it also  can be used as remedy for motion sickness, morning sickness and migraine relief








Oil
Avocado oil
Extra virgin olive oil
Green tea

Fish
Cod
Halibut
Herring
Oysters
Rainbow Trout
Salmon
Sardines
Snapper fish
Striped bass
Tuna
Whitefish
Mackerel
Catfish
















Though all goodies look great they are more than likely to inflame your gut

Avoid:
Almost everything else, but to  be more specific:
Bagels
Breads, rolls, and baked goods
Candy
Cake
Cookies
Cornstarch
Corn bread, corn muffins
Corn syrup
Crackers
Croissants
Doughnuts(Donuts)
Egg rolls
Fast food
French fries
Fruit juice
Fried foods
Flour
Granola
Hard cheese(except romano and parmesan)
Honey
Hot dogs
Ice cream, frozen yogurt, italian ice
Jellies and preserves
Margarine
Molasses
Muffins
Noodles
Pancakes
Pastry
Pie
Pita bread
Pizza
Pasta
Popcorn
Potatoes
Pudding
Relish
Sherbert
Shortening
Snack foods
Soda
Sugar
Tacos
Tortillas
Waffles



FODMAP Diet: The FODMAP diet is basically a diet used to treat IBS sufferers from their symptoms of diarrhea, gas, abdominal bloating, etc. ; or at least reduce their symptoms. The premise behind this diet is to eat a low FODMAP( fermentable, olgiosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides,and polyols) diet so that all of these symptoms will disappear or diminish the embarrassing  effects.  It is also conveyed to reduce fecal body odor which is the reason why I put this diet in  the blog.














For more information on a fodmap diet look into these links
http://ibs.about.com/od/ibsfood/a/The-FODMAP-Diet.htm
http://shepherdworks.com.au/disease-information/low-fodmap-diet

Eat:   
Fruit
Banana
Blueberry
Grapefruit
Grapes
Honeydew melon
Kiwi
Lemon
Lime
Mandarin oranges
Orange
Raspberry
Strawberry

Sweeteners
Glucose
Maple Syrup
Sucrose
Honey

Lactose Alternatives
Butter
Hard cheese
Lactose free ice cream or yogurt
Gelato
Rice milk
Sorbet
                I didn't list it here, but eating rice is okay on the FODMAP diet

                   

Vegetables
Bok choy
Carrots
Celery
Corn
Eggplant
Green Beans
Lettuce
Parsnip
Scallions(green parts only)
Tomato

Avoid:
Fruit:
Apples
Apricot
Cherries
Mango
Pears
Peaches
Nectarines
Plums and prunes
Watermelon
Canned fruit
Fruit juice
Nashi fruit
Dried fruit
Cocounut milk

Grains:
Rye
Wheat


Lactose:
Custard
Ice cream
Margarine
Milk
Soft cheese
Yogurt


Legumes:
Baked beans
Chickpeas
Lentils
Kidney beans

Sweeteners:
Fructose
High fructose corn syrup
Isomalt
Maltitol
Mannitol
Sorbitol

 Beware: Sorbitol is found in  most "sugar-free" gums and "low calorie" foods. In addition, xylitol is also found in many chewing gums











Xylitol

Vegetables:
Artichokes
Asparagus
Avocado
Beets
Broccoli
Brussel Sprout
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Green beans
Garlic
Fennel
Leeks
Mushrooms
Okra
Onions
Peas
Raddicio lettuce
Scallions
Shallots
Sugar snap peas
Snow peas
Zuccini


Monday, April 11, 2011

Vitamins/Minerals for Body Odor

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There are some people out there who are deficient in their  recommended intake of vitamins and minerals. This deficiency might possibly be the reason why you smell  this  certain way. I believe that everyone can benefit from this post because most people on earth do not get sufficient amount and are usually deficient in one or two vitamins or minerals, which might actually be the  cause for their odor. And even in you are up to par with  your intake of minerals I believe making this post will give you some insight into what  each vitamin and mineral can do for  you.

Vitamin A: Keeps your skin and mucous membranes healthy. When these two functions of our body are healthy they produce a moistness, which in turn prevents cell damage and  bacterial growth. Moreover,  it's good for your immune system and helps fight cancer.


Symptoms of deficiency in Vitamin A: Problems seeing in dim light, dry eyes, dry skin, slower recuperation from wounds, and brittle hair and nails

Foods High in Vitamin A:  Liver, carrots, sweet potatoes, boiled spinach, butternut squash,  kale, lettuce, turnip greens, dried apricots, cantaloupe

Vitamin B complex: Helps in  metabolizing  fats, carbohydrates, and proteins from out diets. They also help generate energy for all the cells in the body, that includes the brain , the nervous system, the digestive organs and all the rest. Not only does it provide energy, it flushes out toxins by keeping the metabolism levels in normal range. It has also been noted that people who lack vitamin B-12 have an unpleasant odor about themselves.

Vitamin B1(thiamine):  A "anti-stress" vitamin,  because it improves the immune system and provides the body's ability to maintain stressful situations
Vitamin B2(riboflavin):  Is vital for the development of body tissues (ex. skin, eyes, connective tissues, immune system). It also plays a role in regenerating glutathione(a strong anti-oxidant), and is needed to activate the vitamin B6. Finally riboflavin is responsible in regulating certain hormones and it supports your emotional health.
http://www.womens-health-symmetry.com/riboflavin.html
Vitamin B3(niacin): Is known to treat cholesterol levels and it may help in treating depression, osteoarthritis and migraines. Another contributing factor to Niacin is that it supports the central nervous system, it  assists in producing hydrochloric acid, and is needed in the formation of red blood cells.
Vitamin B5(patothenic acid): B5 is required for the secretion of cortisone, a hormone that assists in metabolism. Has the ability to fight allergies, create lipids, and  lower cholesterol levels.
Vitamin  B6(prydoxine): Helps in the formation of neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine,  and GABA, which are repsonsible  for  depression and anxiety. B6 is certainly a vitamin that is essential for your mood and  can lower your risk for heart disease, osteoporosis, and alzheimer's disease to some extent.
Vitamin B12(cobalamins): Similar to vitamin B6, except that it creates a fatty tissue called myesin that protects your nerves
Biotin: Similar to B6 as well, but biotin also plays a role in in gene expression(I have no idea what that is) and DNA replication.
 


Symptoms of deficiency in Vitamin B complex:  Upset stomach, diarrhea, dementia, visual problems, hair loss, anemia, trouble sleeping, scaly/rash like skin,  insomnia,  lack of energy, acne,  unpleasant body odor,  memory loss,  complications with digestion and absorption of food. And for more serious deficiencies permanent brain damage
 


Foods high in Vitamin B:  Bananas, peanuts, eggs, potatoes, liver, meats, kefir, brazil nuts, oats, legumes





                    Did you know that: 1 fruit of guava has 342% of vitamin C?
   

Vitamin C: Strengthens the production of  collagen, a protein  connective tissue, that helps the body heal wounds and  help support the  structure the blood vessels in the body. It can be used as an anti-oxidant, which helps clear free radical molecules from damaging cells, proteins, genetic material (DNA). And it's   suppose to flush out toxins as well and boost your immune system because of it's detoxifying properties.
http://www.ehow.com/about_4571150_does-vitamin-c-do-body.html

Symptoms of deficiency in vitamin C: Bleeding gums, easy bruising, fatigue, rough/dry skin, dry hair, slow wound healing, skin discoloration, vulnerable to colds and infections, respiratory infections , and lung related conditions


Foods highs in Vitamin C: Peaches, strawberries, papayas, acerola cherry, chives, peppers, guava, black currant, orange juice, grapefruit juice


Vitamin E: Is good because it  renews  the skin cells and  heals the one's that might have bacteria on them; Sometimes when skin cells are damaged they start to attract bacteria which can make you or your skin smell ripe.

Symptoms of deficiency in vitamin E: Anemia, weakened red blood cells,  age spot, cataracts, lower sex drive.  Muscle, liver, bone marrow, and brain function abnormalities. Mal-absorption(that is linked pancreatic disease, celiac disease, liver disease, and gallbladder disease); pain, tingling, and loss of sensation among certain body parts. And  a list of neurological complications

Foods high in Vitamin E: Sunflower seeds, almonds, spinach, peanut butter, grapeseed, paprika, chili powder, pickled green olives,oregano (dried), hazel nut


Vitamin K: Is known for helping blood clot properly and prevent excessive bleeding . Also, vitamin K also has the properties of preventing kidney stones,  stopping liver cancer growth, and  helping to control body, fecal , and urinary odor.
http://www.alternativedr.com/vitamin_k.htm

Symptoms of deficiency in vitamin K: Easy bruising,  heavy bleeding during menstrual cycles, nose bleeds, gum bleeds, anemia, hemorrhaging , osteoporosis, blood in urine, osteopenia

Foods high in Vitamin K: Kale, collard greens,  spinach, turnip greens,  beet greens, mustard greens, spring onions, brussel sprouts, broccoli, asparagus

Magnesium: It 's been stated  that taking magnesium(250-500mg) with zinc will show a difference in your body odor. In addition, researchers believe that the reason chlorophyll has it's internal body odor cleansing effect is due to the magnesium content that it is inside chlorophyll.( I will make individual post on this mineral)




Symptoms of deficiency in Magnesium: constipation, urinary spasms, menstrual cramps, insomnia, anxiety, fatigue, anorexia, muscle twitching, poor memory, confusion, numbness, hallucinations, numbness, nausea, vomiting

Foods high in Magnesium: Halibut, almonds, artichokes, buckwheat flour, mollusks,  oat bran, spinach,  pumpkin seeds,  cashews, soy beans




Zinc: Maintains the proper functioning of enzymes(proteins that help the body break down fats, carbohydrates, and proteins that can be used for fuel),.It helps make news cells as well as  assist in the healing of wounds.It sustains the senses from dwindling and plays a vital role for the  release of insulin( a hormone in the pancreas that regulates the amount of glucose in the blood). And finally, zinc balances the metabolism and reduces perspiration, which consequently reduces the amount of odors. I also forgot to mention that if you do smell, there might be a link between zinc deficiency.
http://health.learninginfo.org/what-does-zinc-do.htm

Symptoms of deficiency in Zinc: weakened immune system, hair loss, diarrhea, eye and skin lesions. Increased allergic sensitivity, anemia, dry skin, inflammatory bowel disease, growth retardation, impaired taste and smell. Joint and hip pain,

Food high in Zinc:  Oyster, beef shank,  crab,  pork, veal liver, sesame seeds, lobster,  turkey,  lamb, chicken