Fresh Start : The Ultimate Kitchen Detox Guide to Clear Out Your Fridge and Freezer

The Metabolic Approach to Cancer

In addition to what we have been discussed in Nutrition and Cancer, there are certain type of foods that need to be avoid. Here are the list of foods that we suggest you to remove from your fridge and freezer :

Soda and Sugary Drinks

This includes fruit juices, vitamin waters, alcoholic beverages and mixers, soda, diet soda, and more. Sugar consumption may leads to diabetes and fuels cancer cells. So, be more cautious on these type of food.

Non-Organic/Non-Grass-Fed Meat and Dairy Products

All animal products should be clean. It means they should be organic and grass-fed, wild-caught, pasture-raised, free of hormones, antibiotics, nitrates, etc. Clean out processed meats such as bacon or sausages that are made with artificial nitrates.

Processed Foods

This refer to ready-made biscuits, bagels, pizzas, dinners, bread, or anything that is in a ready-made package that contains more than 5 (five) ingredients. Foods that contain gluten, soy, corn, MSG, sugar, or preservatives have to go. Don’t forget to read label of food before purchasing.

Processed Dairy and Eggs

Dairy products that are not organic can contain rBGH which linked to cancer. Eggs that are not organic and pasture-raised contain higher amounts of omega-6 fatty acids (the inflammatory fats). Remove artificial eggs and all butter substitutes.

Non-organic Produce Items

Fruits and vegetables, especially those from the “dirty dozen” list, should always be organic.


Disclaimer : The information provided by Meivy Ratana is intended for educational purposes only, and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure a disease or health issue. Meivy Ratana is not a doctor and the information provided should not be considered medical advice. Please speak with a medical physician to be diagnosed with a health issue.

Get To Know Your Innate Wisdom

It is an instinct to guide us toward food and habit that help us to survive and thrive. For example, we can feel thirsty when our body needs hydration system. Besides, when we are sick, we don’t feel like eating because our body need to conserve the energy that support the recovery process (not too digest any foods).

Unfortunately, human gets disconnected from their food and environment due to modern evolution diet. This makes human insensitive to innate wisdom, thus lead to chronic healthy symptoms, such as mental and emotional health, hormonal imbalance, auto-immune, allergic symptoms, systemic inflammation, and also cardiovascular disorder.

Several things that can confuse our innate wisdom are :

Chemicals

It is found in preservatives, colourant, and synthetic food ingredients. In reality, modern foods may increase hunger level, craving feeling, and turn off normal hormonal cues.

Processed Food

Poor-nutrient content and high in calories food may increase appetite as the body continue to search sufficient nutrients.

Nutrient-Loss in Soils

It may happen due to modern farming procedure. This will result in less nutrient content even from most whole foods.

Access to Real Food

We got to admit that access to real food is not available in all places. This leads people to consume refined and packaged food for survival.

Imbalances in the gut Microbiome

It causes craving for food desired by the microbial populations rather than their host.

But, the good news is : it is possible to reconnect to our innate wisdom and finding the diet that is just right to our bio-individual needs. This will bring back balance to the body system and reducing symptoms shown in the body.

Here are some signs that you meals match the “just right” needs to your body :

  • Feel satisfied but not overstuffed
  • Balance energy that last until your next meals (it is 4-5 hours after your last meal)
  • No craving for sweet or salty foods after meals
  • Mentally and emotionally balanced
  • No digestive discomfort, such as bloating, burping, heartburn, diarrhea, constipation, and cramps) during and following the meal.

By getting back to the nutrient-dense, whole-food diet, we can reclaim back our healthy body and balance back the systems in our body. Signs and symptoms in our body can be a valuable hint to our needs. Listen carefully to our body, message and tune-back to its balance as what our body is created to be.

We can help you to interpret your symptoms and working on together on the journey of claiming back the best of your health.

Email us for more info!


Disclaimer : The information provided by Meivy Ratana is intended for educational purposes only, and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure a disease or health issue. Meivy Ratana is not a doctor and the information provided should not be considered medical advice. Please speak with a medical physician to be diagnosed with a health issue.

TOFU AND VEGETABLE STEW

Ingredients :

  • 250ml vegetable broth
  • 1 cup green bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 cup tomato (diced)
  • 2 cup organic tofu (diced)
  • 1 cup onion (diced)
  • 1/2 cup cilantro leaf
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder
  • Bragg liquid amino to taste
  • 2 cup spinach

How to make :

  • Warm up the vegetable broth to almost boil
  • Add all vegetable and ingredients, except spinach
  • Add bragg liquid amino to taste
  • Add spinach just before turn off the heat
  • Let it simmer for few minutes
  • Ready to be served.

VEGETABLE BROTH

It is high-antioxidant, useful for protecting healthy cells in the body and prevent cell damage due to oxidative stress.

It is also high in fiber for healthy gut bacteria and digestive system. With lots of vegetables inside of it, it contains natural sources of vitamins and minerals which work synergistically to support metabolism system. Phytonutrients from mushroom, herbs and spices are superfood for your body! (you’ll be amazed to see how this superfood is giving you super benefits)

Ingredients

  • 8 cups of filtered water
  • 1 onion (quartered)
  • 2 carrots (diced)
  • 2 celery stalks (5cm)
  • 1 potato (peeled, diced)
  • 4 button mushrooms (sliced)
  • 1/2 tsp dried parsley powder
  • 1/8 cup fresh parsley

  • 2 garlics (peeled, minced, set aside for 10 minutes before use)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 6 peppercorns

How to make :

  • Bring to boil all the ingredients with low heat.
  • Cook about 45 minutes until all ingredients are soften.
  • Filter the broth. The remaining vegetables can be blend in a blender (optional for thicker broth).
  • Keep the vegetable broth in the refrigerator for use.

Did you experience one of these?

  • Frequent traveller (getting radiation affects from traveling with plane)
  • High-stress working lifestyle
  • Lots of exposure to computer, wifi, and other electronic devices
  • Long-hour works and lack of sleep
  • Undergoing radiation for medical imaging and treatment (CT scan, PET scan, chemotherapy and radiation)
  • Recovering from illness.

I recommend you to always have vegetable broth ready in your kitchen. It can be drink as a soup, or used as a base to many delicious cooking recipes.


7 Simple Steps for Healthy Living

Transitioning into a healthy lifestyle can seem overwhelming. For many, it feels like a world full of unfamiliar routines and unattainable habits. 

To break down that barrier, here are seven simple steps you can take to make your own transition, starting today:

1) Start your day with a mug of warm lemon water.

This simple habit is one of the kindest routines you can implement for your liver and colon. The lemon water helps your body to gently detoxify at the start of each day by supporting your liver and relaxing your bowels to promote elimination. In addition, the 200+ enzymes in an organic lemon help to promote proper digestion and support the liver, while its concentration of vitamin C and potassium boosts immunity.

How to include this: First thing upon waking, fill your favorite mug with hot water and squeeze in the juice of ½ lemon. You don’t want boiling water, as this will negatively impact the lemon’s valuable enzymes and vitamins. Drink it as you are getting ready for the day, about 15-30 minutes before breakfast for maximum benefit.

2) Bring in plenty of healthy fats.

Healthy fats play a variety of critical roles in our body. From managing inflammation and supporting our hormones to maintaining healthy cell structures and keeping us feeling full and satisfied, consuming the right kinds of fats is key for overall health. You can find healthy fats in foods like organic egg yolks, raw nuts and seeds, and fatty fish like salmon and sardines.

Here’s a recipe to get you started:

Packed with nutrient-dense leafy greens, antioxidant-rich berries, and beautifying fats, this delicious smoothie provides sustained energy and delivers a powerful plant-based punch.

Starting with a base of 1 cup unsweetened hemp milk, add 2+ cups spinach, romaine, or other leafy green into your blender with a small avocado and ¾ cup of frozen blueberries. Add in a few tablespoons of chia seeds or freshly ground flax to boost the fiber and healthy fats and create a thicker smoothie.

3) Put vegetables at the base of your food pyramid.

Vegetables, specifically leafy greens, are, calorie-for-calorie, among the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. Packed with a huge array of enzymes, minerals, vitamins, and fiber, these powerhouses reign supreme in promoting optimum weight, vibrant energy, and glowing skin. Rather than limiting vegetables to a salad or side dish, try using them for the base of your meals, aiming for veggies to fill at least half of your plate. Two simple meal ideas: marinara sauce over a plate of roasted zucchini and roasted bell peppers topped with organic ground beef; or, half a head of shredded and steamed cabbage with a drizzle of toasted sesame oil and Bragg’s Liquid Aminos (a healthy soy sauce substitute) topped with organic chicken.

4) Drink more water.

It’s easy to forget the powerful effects water has on every system in your body. Proper hydration reduces inflammation, helps control weight, and boosts your mood and mental clarity. Even mild dehydration prevents your kidneys from effectively purifying the blood, leaving your body and skin with unwanted toxins. I suggest carrying a 1-liter reusable water bottle around with you throughout the day and refilling it at least twice. At your desk, keep it open and near to you as you work.

5) Eat food, not products.

Focus on eating food that is, well, real. I doubt if our great-grandmothers would recognize half of what passes today for food. A good rule of thumb is to avoid eating things you see advertised on television. This will drastically reduce the amount of preservatives, artificial coloring, and additives you are consuming, none of which are doing your body any favors. Ever see a head of broccoli on a billboard?

6) Create a self-care menu.

What we eat and how much we exercise aren’t the only factors that influence our health. Allowing ourselves to do the things we love doing helps to manage stress and creates a positive impact on our emotional as well as physical well-being. Create a list of things you thoroughly enjoy – whether it’s going for a hike, reading a good book, having an Epsom salt bath, getting a pedicure, taking a dance class, writing poetry, anything. Make your list as long as you would like and consider it your self-care menu, scheduling out time for this each week and making it just as much a priority as your veggies and hydration.

7) Find what lights you up and go do it.

When we are living a life of authenticity, actively following our purposes and passions, we are nourished on level deeper than food can provide. This shows up in improved immunity, increased longevity, and an intangible radiance. So find what makes you glow and go do it!

Taking care of you can occasionally feel indulgent and egocentric. But truly, it is just the opposite. When you are the best possible iteration of yourself, you are able to more freely give of yourself to the world around you. Combine that with a workable approach to a healthy lifestyle, and you’ve created a foundation for your best life yet.

What to know about your digestive system?

Digestive system is the starting point to build a healthy body. It provides the nutrients needed for structure and function of every cells of the body.”

A famous quote said ‘You are what you eat’, but in fact, it explains a deeper meaning of ‘you are what you absorb from your food through your digestive system’. Often, people is eating the right food but the body cannot absorb the nutrients as what it should be. As a result, the cell is not getting enough nutrients for maintaining its function and structure. Eventually, this will have a cascading effect to the whole system of the body, such as blood sugar regulation, fatty acids, mineral balance and hydration. For example, people who drink ideal amount of water daily may not absorb sufficient amount of water in the body, resulting in dehydration.

It Starts in the Brain

When focusing on the digestion process, we must look at the north to south process; it always begins in the brains & nervous system, and continues to mouth & esophagus, stomach, liver & gallbladder, pancreas, small intestines and large intestines.

The first digestion process starts in the brain, and not in the mouth. When our brain notice any food that are about to come to our mouth, it instructed the related organs to produce enzymes, hormones and other chemical to digest and absorb the nutrient. Without sufficient production of enzyme and hormones, dysfunctional digestive system can occur.

For example, our saliva will start to build up when we smells our delicious favourite food. We feel more appetite just by looking at our favourite food. It is one of the sign that the brain is instructing related organ to get ready for the incoming delicious food. With the enzyme and hormones, the food is broken down and processed in our digestive system. The right nutrient is absorbed, the waste is excreted from the body. All this can be done if our body is at the relaxed state (parasymphatetic state).

One of the key for healthy digestion is parasymphatetic state, or ‘relaxed state’. In this state, the body is functioning optimally for our digestive system.

Tips for healty eating habits:

  1. Take a breath and say gratitude for your delicious meal
  2. Sit down and relax while eating
  3. Drink warm water before meals
  4. Enjoy the taste and texture of your food by eating slowly
  5. Chew your food 20-30 times in the mouth

The balance intake of macronutrients and micronutrients also plays important roles by providing fuels for the related cells and organs to function optimally, supported by the balanced microbiome.

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