Well, have you mastered the art of breakfast yet??? Now, we move on to your mid morning snacks. These are so easy. I always snack on sunflower seeds, (not the kind in the shell because that is just gross to me, spitting those shells in a bowl or a cup.....well just spitting in general shouldn't be allowed) I get mine at Walmart, in the produce section, there is a display of different kinds of seeds and nuts. They have walnuts and almonds as well that are really good. I also enjoy a good bowl of radishes. That's right I put "good" and "radishes " in the same sentence together. That was not a mistake. Let me let you in on another secret. The good things about radishes.
* They are very good for the liver, and a good detoxifier too. Since you are "detoxing" anyway this would be a perfect snack for you to eat right now.
* They increase urination, therefore cleaning out the kidneys and urinary system, so they are a must for kidney health. And because they increase urination this means that you are getting rid of some inflammation. If you are like me, that is some serious pounds that will be falling off!!
* They are very filling, and are a good choice for those who are determined to loose weight
* Again, another one of those cancer fighting veggies!!!! That is always a good thing!!
*This is a big one for this time of year, Radishes are an anti-congestive, they relieve congestion of the respiratory system including, nose throat, wind pipe and lungs due to cold, infection, allergy or other causes
* Apart of all of the rest, radishes are a good appetizer, mouth and breath freshener, laxative, they regulate the metabolism, improve blood circulation, they are a good treatment for headaches, acidity, constipation, nausea, obesity, soar throat whooping cough, gastric problems and gallbladder stones.......please tell me now.....why have you NOT eaten any radishes today?????
I know that "snack" time for me use to consist of a bag of chips and a pop, soda, bubbly beverage...(whatever you call it) So find something healthy to replace those chips, something that is cut into pieces, that you can "snack" on to satisfy that "hand to mouth" motion that comes with snack time but change the bag of chips into something that your body needs and PLEASE get rid of the bubbly beverage!!!! Replace it with water!!!!! Find a snack and know exactly how it is going to help your "engine" run!!! If it is just just going to clog up your carburetor ....then trust me you are better off without it. (sorry for all of the car examples........... my husband is a mechanic!!)
Now if you would, take notice to the picture at the top of the "page". This is everything vitamin wise that I take every day. Let's face it people, we are not 13 anymore. We need help!!! I take a multi vitamin, just for that extra "help" Now please if you think you have a slow metabolism and you see the vitamin with the "motabolism boost" on it.....do NOT buy it. That "motabolism boost" is caffeine and you don't need it!!! I also take an Omega 3-6-9. I do not take the full dosage just because my diet is made up of a lot of fish, so I am already getting a lot of omegas. I take one. You are suppose to take two. Omegas are great for digestion. Since this is where my problem was, most of my supplements are focused just on that. I also take a probitic. Now folks here is where I need your full attention!!!! As I say to my children, "eyes please"........ Probiotics are the "good bacteria" yes they are found in that little yogurt commercial were women just meet on the street with perfect strangers to discuss their regularity......I'm guessing this has never happened to you???......until now....so how regular are you???. (please answer that quietly to yourself.) Now the amount of probiotics in those little yogurt cups can take up to seven days to work, OR you can take a probiotic, in the pill form and get faster results. Mine is made up of 14 billion live bacteria. Sounds huge but that is about normal. Now lets talk about this for a minute, shall we.? Anytime you take antibiotics you are killing the "good bacteria" in your body. It's kind of like a layer of slime that protects your organs and helps your digestive system to function normally. This "good bacteria" doesn't replace itself, so it is very important that you put it back into your body. Now I do not buy the ones on the shelf at the local drug store and I will tell you why. I have always heard that they must be kept refrigerated because the bacteria is "live" If not refrigerated then it serves no purpose. I get mine from the local nutrition store where they are shipped cold, stored in the refridgerator there, and then are brought home by me. Then put in my refrigerator. Some people like to take them only when they are put on antibiotics, I (due to my digestive issues) take one a day. They won't hurt you. They are a "good thing" :)) I also take a B6. This is something I started taking when I was pregnant with my third child because............well.......there is not a pleasant way to say this other than.........when you are pregnant........you have a choice, you can either take Imodium.....or ..B6.....are you seeing where I am going with this???? Well it helped immediately and so I just continued to take it.
I do drink a protein shake everyday. This one is wheat free, dairy free, and egg free, I mix it with soy milk and frozen raspberries. I take this because of my food allergies, I needed to find another source of protein. This is also a great snack in the afternoon, when you just want something sweet. It is quite a treat for me because I cannot have chocolate anymore. It satisfies my sweet tooth AND it fills me up with all of the good vitamins and fiber that is in it!!
So there you are, another step down. You have your breakfast, and your snack and maybe some vitamin shopping to do. Again, let me remind you, I am in no way a doctor. If you feel like maybe you need help and all of this is not going to help you, please go see someone. I am simply just telling you what helped me. We are all different individuals with different needs. The most important thing is to know your body. Be in tune with it!! Observe how it responds to this change. It will fight you at first.................but believe me...........it will thank you later!!!
Until next time...........Happy snacking :))
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