Mystique Monday With HHWN

Hewitt Health Wellness Network 

Enjoy A Healthy Lifestyle with

 Bryant & Anita Hewitt

Monday, October 14, 2013

Food To Chew On:

In Good Repair

1 Corinthians 1:4 (NKJV)

 I thank my God always concerning you for the grace of God which was given to you by Jesus Christ…

Thought For The Day:

The major over-hale only comes from Jesus Christ being in our lives….—Evangelist Anita Hewitt

5 Foods That Improve Your Eyesight

Eating healthy diet can prolong your life and keep you healthy, but some vitamin-rich foods can actually improve eyesight.

Get Better Eye Health with Superfoods

Did you know that certain antioxidants and minerals have been proven to severely lower the risk of getting both macular degeneration and cataracts, as well as improve your eyesight with both diseases? With information like that, it seems like a no-brainer that eating healthy is the way to go.

The next time you go grocery shopping, be sure to stock up on these super eye-friendly foods. While they won’t reverse the need for prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses, they may help keep your eyesight from getting worse. Besides, it’s easier to prevent eye deterioration than it is to correct it.

Carrots Bring Two Benefits

Foods with beta-carotene are like a one-two punch of health benefits! Once you ingest beta-carotene, your body changes it into vitamin A, which helps not only with good eye health, but also with a strong immune system and healthy skin. Mom always told us to eat our carrots and she was right! Nonprocessed "adult" carrots are a top source of beta-carotene (almost 5,000g of vitamin A in an average carrot), but baby carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, spinach, and greens also contain a healthy dose. A few servings of these veggies a day will yield great results in your vision.

15 Simple Ways To Reduce Toxins In Your Life

4. Use only natural household cleaners!

Synthetic cleaning chemicals produce a byproduct called dioxin, an endocrine disruptor, immune modulator, and carcinogen which induces Cyp1B1, an enzyme of the Phase 1 liver detoxification pathway. This leads to increased production of 4 Hydroxy Estrogen, a “bad” estrogen, associated with breast cancer development.

5. Find a biological dentist and get any silver-mercury fillings, removed safely!

Mercury accumulation in the body can cause autoimmune and neurological problems. It binds to sulfhydryl groups in Glutathione (GSH), the master anti-oxidant of the body, rendering it ineffective in its job as a free radical quencher. Mercury depletes GSH and selenium, a crucial mineral for thyroid health and proper production of thyroid hormones.

A Healthy Menu For

MONDAY

Understanding standard serving sizes can help control calorie intake, says WIN, who suggests measuring cups and spoons as helpful tools for controlling calories. Dieters can start Monday with a nutrient-rich breakfast of 2 cups whole grain cereal with 1 cup skim milk and 1 1/4 cups whole strawberries. For lunch they may load up on fiber with 2 tbsp. hummus, 8 Triscuit crackers, 10 baby carrots and 1 container of light yogurt. A small apple with 1 tbsp. of peanut butter controls mid-afternoon hunger. A 3 oz. turkey burger on a whole wheat bun with 1 cup California-style vegetables is a simple, nutritious dinner. A toasted whole-wheat English muffin with 1 tsp. all-fruit jam makes a light evening snack.