8 Healthy Foods We Shouldn’t Overdose On

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Ever since the Mediterranean diet was proven to be a healthier one, people realized just how much food relates to health. Unfortunately, much of the buzz made around this new dietary habit focused on increasing the consumption of one single product, yet not even the so-called superfoods can offer all the nutrients and health benefits of a balanced diet.

Today at Bright Side, we’ve looked into what can happen when you overdose on healthy foods.

1. Carrots

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Carrots are packed with beta-carotene, which your body turns into vitamin A. Such a thing as excess vitamin A does not exist because your body converts beta-carotene into vitamin A as needed. Unfortunately, excess beta-carotene in your body can cause carotenemia, a disease that turns your skin yellowish. It gradually disappears as the carotene is processed and causes no harm.

2. Kombucha

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The Chinese drink that conquered the millennial foodie world comes with digestive benefits and is said to increase gut bacteria. However, it also contains a compound called FODMAP, a byproduct of yeast fermentation which if consumed in great quantities, can cause bloating and digestive distress.

3. Water

Too much water can create an electrolyte imbalance by sending sodium levels down to the floor when your kidneys can’t process it anymore. Another consequence, in extreme cases, is water accumulation in the brain which makes it swell and increases pressure since human skulls can’t stretch. Although very rare, both cases have been seen in athletes feeling a compulsive need to rehydrate after a long training session or in people with kidney problems.

4. Avocado

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Avocados contain fiber and a great deal of vitamins. It can also help you lower bad cholesterol (LDL) and maintain your cells due to their high content of monosaturated fats. But fat still remains fat. A single avocado contains 240 calories which is about 10%-20% of a person’s ideal calory intake and ingesting too many calories can lead to artery-clogging problems. One should stick to about half or 1 avocado a day if eaten raw (so not avocado chips, for example).

5. Beetroot

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Beetroot is a great source of vitamins and minerals. It also contains many nitric oxides that your body converts into nitrates which can help lower your blood pressure. Those are then turned into nitrosamines which are also found in meat, meaning it could increase one’s chances of developing diseases. Because of this, it might be best to avoid combining a high intake of beetroot and red meat.

6. Seaweed

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Seaweed is a rare example of a non-animal product rich in vitamin B12, which makes it a great substitute for meat in vegan and vegetarian diets. It has also been promoted as a superfood that could help you lose weight due to its iodine and fiber-rich content. But a high iodine intake could lead to thyroid problems and even weight gain. Seaweed might also contain high amounts of heavy metals depending on where it grew.

7. Soy and its derivatives

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Soy foods are rich in nutrients including vitamin B, fiber, potassium, magnesium, and high-quality protein. It’s considered a complete protein because it contains all 9 essential amino acids that the body cannot make. But if you’ve changed your diet recently due to thyroid problems, beware: soy might interfere with hormone medication used to treat hypothyroidism in female patients. Although studies are not conclusive, it’s worth monitoring carefully.

8. Chia seeds

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Although chia seeds have been sold as a superfood because of their high omega-3 content, no evidence has been found so far of their health benefits, specifically regarding cardiovascular disease. The omega 3 contained in chia seeds is more difficult to absorb than the kind provided by salmon, so despite containing more of it, you would need to eat about 100 grams of chia seeds to absorb just as much as you would with fish. Here’s the catch: 100 grams of chia seeds contain about 500 calories, which equals about the same as a fast-food hamburger.

Do you think it’s good for your health to consume any foods in great quantities? Why do you think people overconsume these “healthy” foods? Let us know in the comments!

What Kinds of Rice Are Best for Diabetics?

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Rice is one of the world’s most popular foods. Rice is also a starchy food—bad news for diabetics or others trying to keep their blood sugar at a healthy level. The good news is that not all kinds of rice have the same blood sugar–blitzing effect.

One measure of how fast carbohydrate-containing foods raise blood sugar levels (even for people who are not diabetic) is the glycemic index (GI). Different varieties of rice have different GIs—from as high as 70 or more for short-grain, white sticky rice such as that used in Thai curry or risotto…to about 55 for basmati rice.

There are several reasons that basmati (especially the whole-grain variety) is a particularly good rice choice for diabetics. When cooked, the grain of basmati rice tends to stay intact, keeping it light and fluffy rather than stuck together in clumps. The “light-and-fluffy” property is an indication that the starch hasn’t gelatinized, which means that the starch will be released more slowly into the bloodstream, keeping blood-sugar levels more stable—crucial to managing diabetes.

Meanwhile, the kind of rice in the high-rice diets that have been linked with worsening diabetes is white, sticky rice, which has the highest GI.

Another reason basmati rice is a good choice for diabetics is its high magnesium content. Magnesium plays a role in insulin regulation, and poor magnesium intake is linked to increased risk for diabetes. Consuming lots of magnesium won’t “cure” diabetes, but if you’re borderline or prediabetic (still able to produce insulin but not enough of it), an adequate intake of magnesium could help to delay becoming fully diabetic. And the high-fiber content of whole-grain (“brown”) basmati rice also improves bowel health, increases satiety and can reduce the risk for type 2 diabetes complications.

But be sure to choose good quality basmati rice—meaning that it is free of broken grains, or at least has very few. Broken grains raise the GI because they develop the stickiness you are trying to avoid. You can’t necessarily tell by looking at a container of rice whether it’s full of broken grains—especially if it is packaged in a cardboard box. But the price may give you a clue…and a “guaranteed fluffy rice” claim on the container. While in general basmati rice, both white and brown, is better for blood sugar control than white rice, you’re better off with any variety of good quality, long-grain rice that doesn’t stick together than with cheap, broken-up basmati that does clump.

BEYOND BASMATI

You don’t have to limit yourself to just basmati rice, though. Brown rice of any variety is high in fiber, vitamins and minerals, including magnesium, and generally (depending on quality) has a lower GI than white rice—even white basmati. Unlike white rice, brown rice has not had its bran layer removed (why it’s brown), and its fiber and nutrients delay the absorption of starch into the bloodstream, slowing the rise in blood sugar. The fiber makes you feel fuller and for longer, which helps with weight control. And that’s important in managing diabetes. Both white basmati and any variety of brown rice are healthful choices for diabetics, so enjoy either according to personal preference or what else you’re serving.

Wild rice is also a good choice for diabetics. It is a different genus (Zizania) and not directly related to the more common Asian rice (Oryza sativa). Wild rice has a GI comparable to that of white basmati rice and is high in fiber and many other nutrients that may be helpful in preventing the onset of diabetes.

And in case you were wondering about sushi—which typically is served with short-grain, sticky white rice—you don’t have to give it up. Sushi rice has a high GI, but it comes in such small portions that you aren’t getting a lot of rice with each piece. And sushi often includes protein—such as fish or egg—which lessens the GI impact.

BLACK, RED, PURPLE RICE

You also may have seen black, red or purple rice—not just in specialty stores but in chain stores such as Walmart and online. What gives these varieties of whole-grain rice their exotic hues are the same health-promoting anthocyanins that give certain fruits and vegetables—grapes, blueberries, strawberries and red cabbage, for instance—their deep colors. Anthocyanins have many healthful properties, including that they are antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, making these kinds of specialty rice another healthy-rice choice for diabetics. Not all of these more exotic rice varieties have been assigned a GI, but they are generally similar in their metabolic effect to brown or basmati rice.

LOWEST GI COOKING METHOD

How rice is cooked also affects its GI. Gentle cooking—most easily and reliably achieved with a purpose-designed rice cooker—keeps the grains intact so they are less starchy. And, since the rice is cooked for the “just right” amount of time and with the exact amount of water, more of the vitamins are preserved.

What you eat along with your rice also matters. Foods with fiber and protein, including vegetables and beans, slow digestion, which helps to reduce the overall GI of your meal. (The protein in meats also slows digestion.)

As you can see, there are many healthy—and delicious—ways to manage your blood sugar and still enjoy rice!

Apple Cider Vinegar, Can It Harm You?

 

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What is an anti-inflammatory diet?

You have likely heard the term anti-inflammatory diet before, but what is it? 

Basically, it is a diet intended to reduce inflammation in the body by eating the right 

foods and preparing them the right way. Read further to see our list of foods that 

promote or prevent inflammation. 

What is an anti-inflammatory diet? 

An anti-inflammatory diet consists mainly of foods that inhibit inflammation in the 

body, primarily a variety of foods from the plant kingdom. At the same time, foods that 

can increase inflammation – for example, sugar and trans fats – are avoided. 

Eat an anti-inflammatory diet to inhibit inflammation – why is that important? 

The type of inflammation known as acute inflammation is not dangerous – it is the 

body’s natural reaction and protects us when we are exposed to threats 

(for example, chemicals and malicious bacteria) or injuries. This type of inflammation 

shows up as, for example, redness, swelling and increased heat. Low-grade or 

chronic inflammation, on the other hand, is when inflammation is systemic and 

constant and affects the body day in and day out, even though the body is not 

exposed to an immediate threat. This is the type of inflammation that can be 

harmful to your body. Low-grade inflammation can have several

 causes, such as being overweight, unhealthy diet, stress and smoking. 

Benefits of anti-inflammatory foods 

All in all, foods included in the anti-inflammatory diet are very healthy and generally 

in line with current national dietary guidelines. Since an anti-inflammatory diet 

primarily centres around a wide variety of plant-based foods, it is also rich in 

fibre, vitamins, antioxidants and offers a host of other benefits. 

List of anti-inflammatory foods 

• Green leafy vegetables (spinach, kale, etc.) 
• Fruits and berries (strawberries, blueberries, cherries, oranges, etc.) 
• Nuts and seeds (almonds, walnuts, etc.) 
• Other vegetables (focus on variety and preferably eating what is in season) 
• Gluten-free cereal grains (amaranth, sorghum, teff and quinoa) 
• Legumes (various types of beans, peas and lentils) 
• Fermented foods such as kimchi and sauerkraut 
• Anti-inflammatory spices (turmeric, cayenne pepper, cloves, Ceylon cinnamon, etc.) 
• Wild-caught fish (e.g., mackerel, cod and saithe) 

List of foods that cause inflammation 

• Sugar (marmalade, jams, pastries, sweets, soft drinks) 
• Refined carbohydrates (white bread, white pasta, white rice) 
• Fried foods 
• Red meat and processed meats (e.g. sausage and bacon) 
• Hydrogenated fats (e.g. margarine) 
• Gluten 
• Dairy products 

Tips for eating a more anti-inflammatory diet 

• Aim to have raw vegetables make up the majority of your diet 
• Avoid heating your food to more than 100 °C 
• Follow the 80-10-10-rule – 80 per cent fresh/frozen fruits and vegetables, 10 per cent vegetable fat (avocado, coconut, nuts, etc.), 10 per cent protein (legumes, wild-caught fish, etc.) 
• Reduce meat consumption to a maximum of 300 grams per week 

References:

• Välj Hälsa by Stig Bengmark (Only available in Swedish)
• https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/foods-that-fight-inflammation

How to Reactivate The Body’s Self-Healing Mechanism | Dr. Edward Group III

 

Some pointers i have taken down:

-Find out root cause of disease

-On the way to self healing, any suppression? 

-Increase vibration

-Toxic air, food water, parasites (worms, fungus, mold, heavy metal, radiation, stress)

-Sometimes media creates fear

-Pineal gland (Third eye), highest energy in body. Avoid fluoride, chlorine. Iodine deficiency which helps to balance hormone and emf exposure, Iodine and selenium, meditation, mindfulness conscious  

Things to do 

- Detox

- Cleansing, eliminate toxin

- Clean air

- Fasting

- Organic food, natural food easy for bowel movement

- Proper hydration

-Juicing

- Deep breathing

- Exercise and sweating

- Gut healing

- Cleanse Liver

- Supplement 

- Go to spring for healing (I would like to add sauna) 

- Mindfulness / Meditation (Positive thoughts raise vibration, stop complaining and blaming)

- Chiropractor, massage, acupuncture

- Sunlight, Sleep, Earthing  

- Music 

- Win morning, win evening (Sleep)

- Laugh

- Meditation