Hemp seeds

I have added yet another seed to my list of ingredients that I blend in my smoothie every morning. List is now flaxseed, sunflower, sesame and hemp.

Why hemp seeds? I know this may sound a little bit crazy but hemp seeds are said to be very good for your health in many ways.

  • Hemp seeds contain all 9 essential amino acids
  • They also contain essential fatty acids Omega 6 and Omega 3 in a ratio of 3:1. Body requires a 3:1 or 4:1 balance of Omega 6 to Omega 3 for good health.
  • Cause no allergic reactions ( I can not validate this myself as I am not allergic to nuts or seeds.)
  • Contains Vitamin E

Hemp seeds improve the immune system, dry skin condition, cardiovascular circulation and reduce many symptoms of muscle and joint pains. Definitely a super food to add to the list and have in house.

Have a long, happy and healthy life.

Ingredients for good health

Vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, cartenoids: beta-carotene, astaxanthin, lutein, lycopene, zeaxanthin; flavonoids, flavones, apigenin, tangeritin, isoflavones, isoflavonoids, phenols, polyphenols, resveratrol, phenolic acids, ellagic acid, salicyclic acid, curcumin, silymarin, xanthones, capsaicin, oxalic acid, phytic acids, citric acid.

The list of beneficial health compounds is growing every year. You can buy them as tablets, capsules, or softgel caps from well known supplements stores or online webshops. You can also find all these antioxidants, just like the researchers did, in fruits, vegetables, beans,  nuts, seeds, spices and herbs. By eating these everyday you will help your immune system and your body to stay healthy.

Have a long, happy and healthy life.

List of health books

This is a short list of health and longevity books I have read over the last eight years. Books that helped to answer the questions I had and  which my doctors did not wish to discuss.

Alchemist – Paulo COELHO
Why animals don’t get heart attacks. But people do – Matthias RATH M.D.
Program for reversing heart disease – Dr. Dean ORNISH
Heal your heart – K. Lance GOULD M.D.
Food Your miracle medicine – Jean CARPER
Miracle cures – Jean CARPER
The omega diet – Artemis SIMOPOULOS M.D.
The metabolic typing diet – William WOLCOTT
The acid – alkaline diet – Christopher VASEY
Disease reprieve – Dr. T.C. McDaniel
Your own perfect medicine – Martha M. CHRISTY
The heart revolution – Kilmer McCULLY M.D.
Total health program – Dr. MERCOLA
Heal with amino acids and nutrients – Billie SAHLEY
Green for life – Victoria BOUTENKO
The Rosedale diet – Ron ROSEDALE M.D.
The healthy liver and bowel book – Dr. Sandra CABOT
Eat to live – Joel FUHRMAN
Recipes for longer life – Ann Wigmore
The inflammation cure – William MEGGE M.D.
Mucusless diet healing system – Prof. Arnold EHRET
Track your plaque – William DAVIS M.D.
Oil protein diet – Dr. Johanna BUDWIG
The queen of fats – Susan ALLPORT

More about these books in a later post. In the meantime have you decided to start following the diet tips on good health and longevity. See Health Tips!