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Benefits of SpinningBy Constance Salas October 15, 2019
- Helps build endurance and stamina.
- Excellent choice for those who suffer from Arthritis, Lupus or Fibromyalgia because it has a low level of impact on bones and joints.
- Increased cardiovascular fitness by 3-7%.
- Assist with burning fat calories which lowers risk of hypertension and diabetes.
- The ability to modify the workout to meet your specific needs.
- 50% less stress than jogging.
- 148 heart beats per minute.
- 5 times safer than biking on the street.
- Strengthens core and and legs.
- Increases muscle tone.
- Stress reducer.
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Benefits of Jackfruitby Constance & Dallas SalasOctober 15, 2019
Benefits of jackfruit
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 155
Carbohydrates- 40 g
Fiber- 3 g
Sugars- 40 g
Calcium- 48 mg
Iron- 0.46 mg
Magnesium- 58 mg
Phosphorus- 42 mg
Potassium- 896 mg
Sodium- 4 mg
ZInc- 0.26 mg
Vitamin C- 27.4 mg
Thiamin- 0.20 mg
Riboflavin- 0.10 mg
Niacin- 1.84 mg
Vitamin B-6- 0.64 mg
Vitamin A- 220 iu
One jackfruit tree can produce up to three tons of food from this huge and utterly unique fruit per year, providing an almost miraculous source of nourishment for people living in tropical countries!
Benefits of Navy Beansby Constance & Dallas SalasOctober 15, 2019
Benefits of Navy Beans
Nutritional facts:
Calories 254.8
Potassium 708 mg
Carbohydrates 47.4g
Net carbs 28.3g
Sugar 0.67g
Fiber 19.1g
Sucrose 0.7g
Vitamin B1 0.43 mg
Vitamin B2 0.12 mg
Vitamin B3 1.18 mg
Vitamin B6 0.3 mg
Vitamin C 1.6 mg
Vitamin K 1.09 mcg
Calcium 125.6 mg
Iron 4.3 mg
The Navy Bean has been a staple in the Nation of Islam diet since the 1930’s. The Nation of Islam founder The Honorable Elijah Muhammad promoted a healthy diet. This diet introduced the Muslim Navy Bean Soup and the Nation of Islam Original Navy Bean Pie.
Benefits of Essential Oil by Constance & Dallas SalasDecember 23, 2019
Benefits of Essential Oil
The Benefits and Uses of Essential Oils
The Ancient Egyptians were the supreme cultivators. Our ancestors mastered medicine. Over 5,000 years ago the Nile River was rich nutrients and minerals. The river provided an abundance of plants and herbs that had the ability to heal the body. The origin of essential oil was traced to 265 B.C. in the Temple of Edfu. That is where the essential oils soothing, healing oils, and aromatic creams were blended. The recipes are Inscribed on the inner walls of the temple.
The ingredients in the oils were extracted from flowers, seeds, fruits,roots and tree bark. There are over 700 remedies for a diverse range of ailments that the Ancient Egyptians suffered.
This is a page from The Ebers Papyrus. The Ebers Papyrus is a 110 page, 65 feet long medical scroll that dates back to the 9th reign of Amenhotep. It is the largest known encyclopedia of Ancient Egyptian medicine in existence. It has everything from magic spells to remedies for intestinal parasites, cardiovascular problems, and respiratory problems. It contains over 700 remedies. Some of the remedies that we use today are listed in The Ebers of Papyrus. Such as:
Benefits of Nopal Cactusby Constance & Dallas SalasDec 23,, 2019
Benefits of Nopal Cactus
Nutrition Facts:
Nutrient
Value
Water [g] 94.12
Energy [kcal] 16
Protein [g] 1.32
Total lipid (fat) [g] 0.09
Carbohydrate, by difference [g] 3.33
Fiber, total dietary [g] 2.2
Sugars, total [g] 1.15
Calcium, Ca [mg] 164
Iron, Fe [mg] 0.59
Magnesium, Mg [mg] 52
Phosphorus, P [mg] 16
Potassium, K [mg] 257
Sodium, Na [mg] 21
Zinc, Zn [mg] 0.25
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid [mg] 9.3
Thiamin [mg] 0.01
Riboflavin [mg] 0.04
Niacin [mg] 0.41
Vitamin B-6 [mg] 0.07
Folate, DFE [µg] 3
Vitamin B-12 [µg] 0
Vitami A, RAE [µg] 23
Vitamin A, IU [IU] 47
Vitamin K (phylloquinone) [µg] 5.3
Sources include : USDA [1]
Nopales are the leaves of the prickly pear cactus. These leaves are rich in nutrients and heal the body inside and out. They grow all over the valley, in fact, you may have some in your yard.
Benefits of Watermelonby Constance & Dallas SalasDecember 23, 2019
Benefits of Watermelon
Nutrition (based on 1 cup)
0.23 grams of fat
1 gram of Fiber
1 percent of Calcium
2 Percent of Iron
2 milligrams of Sodium
4 percent B1
4 percent B^
5 percent Biotin
7 percent Copper
11 grams of carbohydrates
17 percent of vitamin A
21 percent of vitamin C
43 calories
5 milligrams of Lycopene
The wonderful watermelon has several benefits. Watermelon has been traced back 4,000 years to 5,000 years ago to Egypt. The Ancient Egyptians were the best of cultivators. Paintings of watermelon and seeds have been found in Ancient Egyptian tombs. Including the tomb of King Tut. The Ancient Egyptians cultivated this medicinally beneficial fruit. The watermelon is a natural canteen. It was placed in the tombs to quench the thirst of the dead during their journey in the afterlife.
Benefits of Sea Mossby Constance & Dallas SalasOctober 15, 2019
Benefitts of Sea Moss
Nutrition facts:
Vitamin A- 11.8 Iu
Vitamin C- 0.3 mg
Vitamin E- 0.1 mg
Vitamin K- 0.5 mg
Niacin- 0.1 mg
Fiolate- 182 cg
Chlorine- 1.3 mg
Calcium- 7.2 mg
Iron- 3.3 mg
Magnesium- 14.4 mg
Phosphorus- 15.7 mg
Potassium- 6.3 mg
Sodium- 6.7 mg
Zinc- 0.2 mg
Selenium- 0.1 mcg
Sea moss, which also known as Irish moss, is from the Red algae or Chondrus crispus offers insurmountable benefits. Sea Moss Is a staple in the Caribbean Diet, especially in the Jamaican diet. The human body is made of 102 essential minerals, Sea Moss contains 92 of those essential minerals.The Irish Moss is a seaweed that was original found near Ireland hence the name. The Irish consumed Irish moss during the famine of the 19th century in Ireland.
Avocado Health Benefits
Avocado has become an increasingly popular food among health-conscious individuals. It is often referred to as a super-food, which is not shocking given its safety properties.
Here are some of the most abundant nutrients, in a single 3.5-ounce (100-gram) serving (3):
Vitamin K: 26% of the daily value (DV)
Folate: 20% of the DV
Vitamin C: 17% of the DV
Potassium: 14% of the DV
Vitamin B5: 14% of the DV
Vitamin B6: 13% of the DV
Vitamin E: 10% of the DV
It also contains small amounts of magnesium, manganese, copper, iron, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamins A, B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin) and B3 (niacin).
Avocados are rich in potassium. 3.5-ounce (100-gram) serving contains 14 percent of the prescribed regular allowance (RDA) opposed to 10 per cent for bananas, which are traditional high-potassium foods.
Several reports have found that elevated potassium consumption is correlated with decreased blood pressure, and is a significant risk factor for cardiac disease, strokes and kidney failure.
Approximately 25% of the fiber in the avocado is soluble, whereas 75% is insoluble.
One study looked at dietary habits and the health of people eating avocados. They analyzed data from 17,567 NHANES participants in the U.S. survey. Avocado users have been shown to be significantly safer than individuals who have not consumed this product. They had a significantly greater consumption of foods and were just as likely to develop metabolic syndrome, a series of signs that are a significant risk factor for cardiac failure and diabetes.
Avocados not only improve the absorption of antioxidants from other products, but they are also often rich in antioxidants themselves. It contains lutein and zeaxanthin carotids, which are extremely essential for eye protection.
Facts are produced by Healthline.com
Najlah Mallot
During my freshman year of college in 2013, I realized I wanted to live a healthier lifestyle than I was before. I was a little heavier than normal and I did not want to be part of the stereotypical group called “freshman 15” which is where most gain 15 lbs their first year. From there I discovered an entirely new world of clean eating and lifting weights. I haven’t turned back since! I had absolutely no idea what I was doing in the beginning but we all start from somewhere, all I did was take action! I had a few goals, big and small, I made a plan and stuck to it! My most recent goal to compete November of 2017 in NPCs bikini division and was so proud to see what I accomplished! There I won 2 first place trophies and 1-second place trophy in two shows because I was determined and committed to my goals.
I believe in personalized fitness and nutrition. No two bodies are the same, therefore no two fitness and nutrition needs are the same. That’s why I’ve created plans based on each individual while representing a company that builds supplements based on the individuals DNA. I believe in creating results for people that actually work! I am committed to helping people achieve their fitness goals and to help them feel better about themselves inside and out.
