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		<title>Alkaline Diet Questions with Gareth (#7)</title>
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Each fortnight we&#8217;re putting the best alkaline diet questions we receive from you to our Alkaline Diet Expert, Dr Young trained blood analyst and highly qualified nutritionist - Gareth Edwards. 
Gareth is right at the very top of his field, so these answers are absolutely the best you&#8217;ll find from arguably Britain&#8217;s most qualified [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.energiseforlife.com/images/blogimages/gareth.jpg" alt="Gareth Edwards" class="alignright"/>Hey everyone!</p>
<p>Each fortnight we&#8217;re putting the best alkaline diet questions we receive from you to our Alkaline Diet Expert, Dr Young trained blood analyst and highly qualified nutritionist - Gareth Edwards. </p>
<p>Gareth is right at the very top of his field, so these answers are absolutely the best you&#8217;ll find from arguably Britain&#8217;s most qualified expert in this area!</p>
<h2>Q&#038;A With Gareth Edwards</h2>
<h2>Question One: Tastier Green Drinks</h2>
<p><strong>I can&#8217;t stand the taste of greens drinks.  Can I add it to other drinks?  What can I do to make it more tasty?</strong></p>
<p>Unfortunately this all too often means that you really need to drink the greens. Start by mixing them with water and lemon or lime juice at a much lower concentration than you are currently doing. Then, over time, try building it up slowly. You can also experiment with different brands to see if that makes a difference. Some people for example, find <a href="http://www.energiseforlife.com/cat--Alkalising-Supplements--ALKALISING_SUPPLEMENTS/green-drinks/item--Dr-Robert-Young-pHruits-and-pHoliage-1-2Ib-Powder--PHRUITS1.2IB.html" >Dr. Young’s pHruits and pHoliage powder </a>more agreeable as it has a slightly sweeter taste.</p>
<p>Try green vegetable juices too, with lots of celery and cucumber juice. Add lemon juice to them to make them more palatable.   </p>
<h2>Question Two: Healthy Alternatives to Bread</h2>
<p><strong>Hi Gareth.  If I can&#8217;t get sprouted wheat tortillas in the UK as <a href="http://www.energiseforlife.com/dr-young.html" >Dr Young </a>recommends what is the best bread for me to use?  Can you give us your top five options?  I&#8217;ve tried the sprouted essen bread from Dr Gillian McKeith but it is not really sandwich bread!  What are your top five bread options?  Are wraps ok?</strong></p>
<p>You’re right …. In North American health food shops there are whole refrigerated sections dedicated to wraps made from sprouted grains. Sunnyvale make various breads using sprouted grains that are available in UK health food shops and on-line. These are a bit on the heavy side and I think they also use un-sprouted grains in the mix. They are however yeast free. Another alternative is to use soda bread. Sodium bicarbonate is used to leaven (make it rise) the bread rather than yeast. Unfortunately commercially produced loaves often have sugar, honey or other sweeteners added. Wraps probably aren’t a bad bet, but ….. they can be made with white flour (higher GI-sugar release) rather than wholemeal. They often come in plastic bags too, which can allow moulds to develop.</p>
<p>So, what’s the solution? I’m afraid that I sometimes just go for (as freshly made as possible) wholegrain bread, with as few added ingredients as possible. I have a week without and then may have some at the weekends. The best solution is to make your own wraps or bread with sprouted grains or buckwheat, but that’s time consuming. So, what I tend to do is add sprouted buckwheat (or other beans, grains or seeds) to my raw veg meals to get a carby feeling. Small amounts of cooked rice, buckwheat, couscous or quinoa can make a tasty yeast free addition.</p>
<h2>Question Three: Adverse Reactions to Alkaline Water and Green Drinks</h2>
<p><strong>One problem I have with alkaline water is that I get CONSTIPATED by drinking it and I feel as if the water is retaining and holding the fat on the stomach and makes me feel bloated. Why is this?</strong> </p>
<p><strong>Also I am taking my Inner Light greens but as soon as I drink them an hour later my lips go DRY HARD, same with drinking the alkaline water, the alkaline water of 9.5 pH alkaline makes me constipated and it makes all my food instead of digesting goes CONCRETE ! Why oh why?! Also I feel sooo much weaker when I take my greens. I take Inner Light greens of 1/2 half tea spoon in 02.5 litres of water four times a day.</strong></p>
<p>Without having a fuller picture of your medical history and having a look at your live and dry blood it’s difficult to say why you are experiencing these challenges. I think that the likelihood is that you are “stirring up” stored acids as you start to alkalise, which is causing some of these adverse reactions. Feeling less energetic for example could be because of the release of stored acids into your blood stream. That effect would be increased if you become constipated as the acidity is less likely to be eliminated from your body.</p>
<p>Faecal constitution can change as you change your change your body chemistry. If you read <a href="http://www.energiseforlife.com/personal-development/cd-s-and-books.html" >Dr. Young’s books </a>he does recommend starting alkalising with a cleanse. This includes agents such as fibre or magnesium oxide to facilitate elimination. So try using his <a href="http://www.energiseforlife.com/item--Young-pHorever-pHlush-Oral-Colonic-200g-Powder--PHLUSHpowder.html" >“pHlush” product </a>or <a href="http://www.energiseforlife.com/item--Young-pHorever-pHour-Salts-454g--PHMIRACLEsalts.html" >pHour salts </a>to help with the constipation.</p>
<p>I am slightly confused by the concentration that you have said you are mixing your Inner Light greens. I guess that a decimal point has slipped and that you are drinking one litre of water of day rather than 10 …. If I am right and you are putting ½ a teaspoon of greens in 0.25 litres of water, then you may want to back off slightly and mix it weaker to begin with. You can also start with a pH of 7.5 or 8 for your water, allowing your body to become more alkaline more gently.</p>
<p>If these unwanted effects persist, I would encourage you to consult with an “pH aware” qualified physician.</p>
<h2>Question Four: How Alkaline shall I become?</h2>
<p><strong>I have been on the pH diet and all recommended accompanying supplements for two months now to heal myself of severe Polymyagia Rheumatica. The progress I have made is incredible. My pH, which was initially a constant 4.5 is now going up but erratically. The morning tests are low, 5, 5.5, and the afternoon readings as high as 9.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Should I continue with the programme as it is until my morning readings increase or do I need to reduce the amount of minerals and alkalising drinks to reduce the afternoon levels?</strong></p>
<p>A lot of de-toxifying goes on during the night. Our bodies perform very different metabolic processes when we are asleep to when we are awake. So I would say that you are still removing stored acid. You might want to experiment with reducing some of your mineral levels in the morning if you are taking very high levels. Monitor the effects.</p>
<p>I’d be very interested to see your programme, if you wanted to e-mail it to Ross, who can then forward it to me. </p>
<p>Whether you can be too alkaline is an interesting question, but you have clearly proved to yourself that alkalinity is healthier than acidity. Great work!</p>
<h2>Question Five: Effective Ways of Alkalising</h2>
<p><strong>What I’d like to know…</strong></p>
<p><strong>A) Whether I am just starting to detox my body and alkalise or continuing an alkaline diet, the most effective method is to use pH Drops in the water, and then to add the Green Drink powder to that same water. Right? Or is there an even better/more effective way to do it?</strong></p>
<p><strong>B) Can I drink a litre of Green Drink for breakfast or lunch (if I am in a hurry) as a replacement for food?</strong></p>
<p><strong>C) Once I’ve alkalised my body enough (through drinking plenty of Green Drinks), and I can see on the pH strip (through my saliva or urine) that my pH level is above 7.356, how many litres of Green Drinks do I need to continue consuming? How much alkaline is too much?</strong></p>
<p>A) It’s a solid “cornerstone” for both starting and maintaining an alkalising regime. Enjoyable sustainable exercise and alkaline dietary choices are pretty high up on the basics list too.</p>
<p>B) Yes! </p>
<p>C) It depends on your activity and stress levels and your other dietary and hydration choices. If you are rushing around on a tight schedule, exercising a lot or unable to eat fresh raw / living food your needs may increase. Remember that you can’t really get too alkaline (within reason – don’t drink a glass of chlorine!). You are always producing metabolic acids from existing, that need to be eliminated.</p>
<p>Another set of great questions and great answers! If you have a question for Gareth - leave it in the comments below!</p>
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		<title>Krill Oil: Proven to be 48x more effective than fish oil</title>
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Krill Oil is fast being recognised as the most effective and efficient source of Omega 3 (EPA &#038; DHA) and has been clinically proven to provide the following benefits to men &#038; women:
Men:
•	Aids Muscle Growth &#038; Repair
•	Very High in Antioxidants
•	Reduces LDL and Raises HDL Cholesterol
•	Treats Pain &#038; Inflammation (especially Rheumatoid Arthritis)
•	Increases Libido
•	Works Wonders on Skin [...]]]></description>
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<p>Krill Oil is fast being recognised as the most effective and efficient source of Omega 3 (EPA &#038; DHA) and has been clinically proven to provide the following benefits to men &#038; women:</p>
<p>Men:<br />
•	Aids Muscle Growth &#038; Repair<br />
•	Very High in Antioxidants<br />
•	Reduces LDL and Raises HDL Cholesterol<br />
•	Treats Pain &#038; Inflammation (especially Rheumatoid Arthritis)<br />
•	Increases Libido<br />
•	Works Wonders on Skin Conditions Such as Eczema &#038; Psoriasis<br />
•	Boosts &#038; Maintains Energy Levels<br />
•	Dramatically Effective in Helping Treat Depression<br />
•	Significantly Decreases Risk of Mental Illness</p>
<p>Women:<br />
•	Proven to Decrease Symptoms of PMS<br />
•	Very High in Disease-Fighting Antioxidants<br />
•	Supports Weight Loss By Helping The Body to Burn Fat as Fuel<br />
•	Increases Metabolism<br />
•	Supports Strong Hair &#038; Nails<br />
•	Promotes Soft, Clear Skin<br />
•	Vital for Pregnant Women or Those Wanting to Become Pregnant<br />
•	Dramatically Effective in Helping Treat Depression</p>
<h2>Krill Oil - The Nutritional Gem from our Oceans</h2>
<p><em>Article by Bibi</em></p>
<p>Krill Oil and its numerous health benefits are becoming increasingly popular and well known around the globe. Various studies have been conducted in recent years in order to prove these benefits and to highlight its superiority towards Fish Oil. </p>
<p>This is a quote from Dr Tina Sampalis M.D., Ph.D. which says <b><em>“I call &#8230;  Krill Oil nature&#8217;s perfect recipe. It&#8217;s like what nature intended for humans by putting it in a small and plentiful marine animal.”</em></b></p>
<p>In the following article we are going to look at this in more detail and highlight how <b>Krill Oil has numerous health properties</b> and can <b>help us with various symptoms ranging from Arthritis, Hyperlipidemia to Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS).</b> </p>
<h2>1. What is Krill Oil and where does it come from?</h2>
<p>Krill Oil is extracted from shrimp-like crustaceans that are abundant in all the oceans and are approx. 1 to 6 cm long and mainly feed on phytoplankton. The most well known type is the ‘Antarctic Krill’ – in technical terms <em>(Euphausia superb)</em>. There are large amounts of Krill stock in our seas and they are also one of the most successful types of animals in the world. </p>
<p><img src="http://www.energiseforlife.com/images/blogimages/Krill.jpg" alt="Krill" class="alignleft"/>This stems from the fact that their bio mass of ca. 500-900 million tons is probably larger than of any other ‘multiple-cellular’ animal. This means that the Antarctic Krill is a crucial part of the ecosystem. A core advantage with Krill is that they are plentiful in the oceans.</p>
<p>Krill are also positioned right at the start of the food chain and are therefore free from heavy metals and pollutants. </p>
<h2>2. What does Krill Oil contain?</h2>
<p>Krill Oil is similar to Fish Oils in that they are both partly made up of <b>Omega-3 rich oils EPA (eicosapen-taenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid).</b> The main difference between those two types of oil is that <b>Krill Oil is the unique source of Omega rich oils in the form of phospholipids</b>; whereas all <b>Fish Oils are triglycerides</b>. As the Omega-3 essential fatty acids (EFAs) contained in Krill Oil are bound to these phospholipids, the body can take them in much better than Omega-3 EFAs contained in Fish Oil. </p>
<p>Most Krill Oil typically has more than 40% phospholipids by weight and upwards about 30% EPA and DHA. This is the main difference between Krill and Fish Oil, as the EPA and DHA of Fish Oil is totally in the form of triglycerides. </p>
<p>Apart from its high levels of Omega-3 fatty acids, which are extremely important for our health, Krill Oil is also becoming increasingly popular because it contains an <b>antioxidant</b> called <b>Astaxanthin</b>. Krill eat algae that produce the bright red pigment Astaxanthin that gives Krill, salmon and other crustaceans their slightly reddish/pink colour. </p>
<p>Furthermore, <b>Krill Oil also contains Omega-6 fatty acids, Vitamin A, Vitamin E and Cantaxanthin.</b> </p>
<h2>3. What makes Krill Oil so nutritiously valuable?</h2>
<p>As outlined above, <b>Krill Oil contains healthy fats like the EFAs (Essential fatty Acids) in the form of Omega-3s and Omega-6s plus the potent antioxidant Astaxanthin, Vitamin A and Vitamin E.</b> </p>
<p>Mainly due to our Western diets we are commonly lacking a sufficient intake of <b>Omega-3s</b>, which has been proven to be extremely important for human health. Unlike the other fats, the body cannot produce them itself and yet <b>they are essential for the efficient working of our cells that make up our body and for the development of our central nervous system.</b> We therefore need to take them in with foods and high quality oil supplements like Krill Oil. They also play a central role in regulating our coagulation, our blood pressure and inflammations. </p>
<p><b>Omega-3 fatty acids also have a positive impact on our cholesterol levels.</b> Krill Oil has the ability to reinstate the balance between ‘bad’ and ‘good’ essential fatty acids, which can help in the prevention of inflammations. </p>
<p>Furthermore <b>Omega-3s fatty acids are also very beneficial for our brain functions</b>, as it improves our performance and concentration capacities. People who have been taking Krill Oil have reported that they have started to feel benefits like increased alertness and higher levels of concentration.</p>
<p>Other well documented benefits of the EFAs are lubricate joints and improved blood circulation. <b>They can also protect against heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure and diabetes</b>, just to name a few core benefits. Besides that, they can also help relieve secondary symptoms of asthma, arthritis, allergies and skin conditions.</p>
<p>As the EFAs can also help in the prevention of inflammations, <b>Krill Oil has therefore got an important anti-inflammatory effect</b>, which can reduce pain levels for people taking it regularly. </p>
<p>The other core ingredient contained in Krill Oil is <b>Astaxanthin</b>, which is one of the most potent natural antioxidants ever discovered. It is often called the <b>‘ultimate antioxidant’</b> as it has up to 550 times the antioxidant capacity of Vitamin E, and up to 10 times the antioxidant capacities of Beta Carotene and Lutein. Research into the health benefits of Astaxanthin also suggest that it looks very beneficial  in maintaining the eyes, fertility, immunity, heart and arteries, the digestive system, muscles and joints and premature ageing of skin. </p>
<p>The <b>highly antioxidant power of Krill Oil</b> protects the body and protects the oil of becoming ‘rancid’ or to oxidize, which can be detrimental to our health. This happens quite frequently with other types of oils. These antioxidants together with the Omega-3s fatty acids are built into the cell membrane of each newly developed cell in the human body. They protect us from attacks from so-called “free radicals”, which can lead to an early death of cells and a function loss.</p>
<p>Another important point is the difference in the ratio of Omega-3s and 6s contained in Krill Oil. Our body uses about the same amounts of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids. The main problem is that our intake of Omega-6s is generally too high nowadays due to our diet, as these EFAs are also contained in vegetable oils as well as white meat and eggs. </p>
<p>Krill Oil can help here – it <b>contains 15-times more Omega-3 than Omega-6 fatty acids</b>. This is an about three times better ratio compared to other Omega-3 sources like Fish Oils. </p>
<h2>4. What are the main advantages of Krill Oil in comparison to Fish Oil?</h2>
<p>Generally it can be said that people take Krill Oil for the same reasons they use other oils rich in Omega-3 fatty acids like Fish Oils and Flax Seed Oils. </p>
<p>Krill Oil has however got some important advantages in comparison to most Fish Oils, as has already been partly mentioned above. <b>Krill Oil has a much more pleasant taste</b>, as it does not cause fishy burps or a fishy aftertaste, which is a very common side effect of Fish Oil. </p>
<p>Another advantage is that <b>it does not become rancid and also has a longer durability than most Fish Oils.</b> </p>
<p>The results of a study published in 2003 also show that <b>Krill Oil is easier digestible and the body can absorb it better</b>, which is particularly the case for the absorption of the Omega-3 fatty acids. This means that a large number of people who are suffering from a very weak digestion of fats should profit from the intake of Krill Oil. This is due to the fact that the Omega-3s in Krill oil are bound to phospholipids in contrast to the Omega-3s of Fish Oils which are bound to triglycerides. </p>
<p>As well as this, <b>the ratio of Omega-3s and Omega-6s in Krill oil is about three factors better than the ones contained in Fish Oils as well as Vegetable Oils.</b></p>
<p><b>Krill Oil can also positively influence our Cholesterol levels and has shown much better results than Fish Oil.</b> An official study showed that the improvement was ten-times higher by a daily intake of 2g of Krill Oil in comparison to a daily 3g intake of Fish Oil. </p>
<h2>5. What are the Core Health Benefits of Krill Oil?</h2>
<p>Here is a list of the most common reported health benefits shown in published studies of Krill Oil:</p>
<ul>
<li><b>Arthritis</b>: A recent study conducted with the aim to evaluate the effect on Neptune Krill Oil on Chronic Inflammation and Arthritic Symptoms. Ninety patients were recruited with confirmed diagnosis of cardiovascular disease and/or rheumatoid arthritis and/or osteoarthritis and with increased levels of C-reactive protein (CRP). The result of this study clearly show that Krill can significantly reduce joint pains, inflammation and to increase the flexibility of the joints. It has also shown to alleviate symptoms caused by osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. <b>(Click here to see details of this <a href="http://www.krilloel.com/downloads/Entzuendungsstudie.pdf" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/www.krilloel.com');">Study</a>)</b></li>
<li><b>Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)</b>: A study conducted at the University of Montreal evaluated the effects of Neptune Krill Oil on the Management of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and Dysmenorrhoea. The participants of this study were seventy patients of reproductive age diagnosed with premenstrual syndrome.
<p>The conclusion of the study was that Neptune Krill Oil can significantly reduce dysmenorrhoea and the emotional symptoms of premenstrual syndrome and is shown to be significantly more effective for the complete management of premenstrual symptoms compared to omega-3 fish oil. Krill oil preferentially benefited breast tenderness, feeling of inadequacy, stress, irritability, depression, joint discomfort and bloating. Both groups improved on weight gain, abdominal discomfort and swelling. <b>(Click here to see details of this <a href="http://www.krilloel.com/downloads/PMS_Review.pdf" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/www.krilloel.com');">Study</a>)</b></li>
<li><b>Cholesterol</b>: In a study conducted by the University of Montreal, McGill University and a medical centre in Quebec, Canada, 120 people were given Krill oil, fish oil or a placebo. The results of this study demonstrated within high levels of confidence that krill oil is effective for the management of Hyperlipidemia by significantly reducing total cholesterol, LDL  (commonly referred to as &#8220;bad&#8221;) cholesterol , and triglycerides, and increasing HDL  (&#8221;good&#8221;) cholesterol  levels. At lower and equal doses, krill oil was significantly more effective than fish oil for the reduction of glucose, triglycerides, and LDL levels.  This is something that no pharmaceutical drug has yet been able to manage. <b>(Click here to see details of this <a href="http://www.krilloel.com/downloads/Cholesterinstudie.pdf" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/www.krilloel.com');">Study</a>)</b></li>
<li><b>Power of Potent &#038; Bioavailable Antioxidants: </b>studies highlight that krill oil contains a powerful combination of antioxidants, which are not only beneficial for your continued health, but also sustain the shelf life of the oil.  Krill oil provides you with an ample supply of vitamins A, E and D, plus alkaline minerals such as potassium, sodium and zinc. And it also contains large amounts of the B-complex nutrient, choline.</li>
<li><b>Strong, Natural Stress Reducer:  </b>the high choline content (as mentioned above)  means that Krill Oil is a powerful de-stresser.  This, along with the general benefits to your mood and energy levels provided by this potent source of omega-3 means that Krill is very beneficial to those living a high-stress lifestyle</li>
<li><b>Powerful Pain Killer: </b>In a recent double-blind study, fourty-five patients with rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis were administered 300 mg of krill oil. After only 7 days, inflammation was reduced by 19%, pain was reduced 24%, stiffness was reduced by 21% percent and immobility was reduced by 16%.
<p>The combination of three anti-inflammatory ingredients (omega 3, phospholipids and the antioxidants mentioned above) make for a very effective, and healthy, pain reliever.</li>
<li><b>Muscle Repair &#038; Growth:  </b>vital to the creation of new muscle is the repair and restoration phase after workout (or muscle stress) and omega 3 is absolutely vital to this process.   The role of omega 3 directly impacts the bodies ability to recover and rebuild as the body will only reach an optimal level of recovery if all of the necessary components are in place- meaning that cardiovascular, hormonal, immune, and muscle function are contingent, to a large degree, upon the required amount of omega 3 consumption.   As a perfect and easily absorbed combination of EPA and DHA, Krill Oil is highly recommended.</li>
<li><b>Increases the Production of New, Healthy Red Blood Cells: </b>Krill Oils supports the formation of red blood pigment (haemoglobin) from other, simple substances: Haemoglobin ensures that oxygen is carried around the body. Sufficient haemoglobin levels are essential as this means that oxygen and nutrients reach the muscles and other areas of the body where they are needed. Also, acidic waste products (including carbon dioxide and lactic acid), will be removed with greater efficiency if haemoglobin levels are sufficient.  </li>
</ul>
<p>If all the information above has made you interested in giving this exciting Krill Oil a try, then have a look at the latest addition to our product range – the ‘<a href="http://www.energiseforlife.com/JarrowKrillOil60Softgels.html" >Jarrow Krill Oil 60 Softgels’</a> for <b>only £29.99.</b></p>
<p>We are almost certain that you will <b>discover your new favourite Oil supplement</b> which has <b>highly antioxidant powers</b> and provides you with all the <b>healthy essential fatty acids (EFAs)</b> needed for our bodies to function at their most efficient level!</p>
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		<title>Alkaline Recipe #61: Mixed Vegetables with Sesame Seeds</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you fancy a light and healthy dish which is packed with alkaline vegetables? If so then this is the perfect dish for you!
This is a dish which is not only delicious, healthy and nutritious, but also alkaline at the same time. The added sesame seeds give this dish a lovely texture and crunchiness. 
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.energiseforlife.com/images/blogimages/Vegetables_sesame.jpg" alt="Mixed Vegetables with Sesame Seeds" class="alignright"/>Do you fancy a light and healthy dish which is packed with alkaline vegetables? If so then this is the perfect dish for you!</p>
<p>This is a dish which is not only delicious, healthy and nutritious, but also alkaline at the same time. The added sesame seeds give this dish a lovely texture and crunchiness. </p>
<p>You can enjoy it as a starter or as main course accompanied with brown basmati rice or gently steamed salmon. </p>
<h2>Mixed Vegetables with Sesame Seeds</h2>
<p><em>Serves 4</em></p>
<p><b>Ingredients</b></p>
<p>50g peeled sesame seeds<br />
400g carrots<br />
700g broccoli<br />
300g leeks<br />
4 sticks of celery<br />
3 tbsp rape seed oil<br />
Himalayan crystal salt or celtic sea salt<br />
Fresh ground pepper</p>
<p><b>Instructions</b></p>
<p>Roast the sesame seeds in a frying pan without using any oil at low heat until golden brown. Stir occassionally. </p>
<p>Peel the carrots, clean them and cut into thin pieces. Cut off the flower heads from the broccoli stalk. Peel the stalk and cut into small pieces. Wash the broccoli flower heads.</p>
<p>Remove the outer leaves of the leeks, cut off the end parts and the dark green leaves. Cut each leek into halves, wash them thoroughly and cut them into strips. Remove the leaves, end parts and hard strings of the celery sticks, wash them and cut them into thin slices. </p>
<p>Either gently steam the carrots, celery and the broccoli or bring water to the boil in a large pot with a pinch of salt and quickly blanche the vegetables in boiling water for about 3 minutes. Put the vegetables into a colander, briefly pour cold water over them and drain the water. </p>
<p>Heat the oil in a large frying pan or Wok. Add all the vegetables and stir-fry them at medium heat for about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle the roasted sesame seeds over the dish.</p>
<p>Enjoy!</p>
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		<title>The Importance of Hydration and Alkaline Water</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:26:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ross</dc:creator>
		
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This week Gareth Edwards, our Alkaline Diet Expert and highly qualified nutritionist, is explaining the importance of keeping our bodies well hydrated with alkaline water in order to stay fit and healthy!
The Importance of Hydration and Alkaline Water
Article by Gareth Edwards
When I drink more water, it just seems to make me pee more. So [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.energiseforlife.com/images/blogimages/Alkalinewater_lemon.jpg" alt="Alkaline water" class="alignright"/>Hey everyone!</p>
<p>This week Gareth Edwards, our Alkaline Diet Expert and highly qualified nutritionist, is explaining the importance of keeping our bodies well hydrated with alkaline water in order to stay fit and healthy!</p>
<p><b>The Importance of Hydration and Alkaline Water</b><br />
<em>Article by Gareth Edwards</em></p>
<p>When I drink more water, it just seems to make me pee more. So is there really any point in consuming the large amounts of liquid that alkalising gurus such as <a href="http://www.energiseforlife.com/dr-young.html" >Dr. Young </a>say is so central to the programme? Surely the water is just washing through me?</p>
<p>Well, I guess not surprisingly, the answer is yes “super hydration” can be the absolute cornerstone of building, maintaining and re-gaining health. There are however several do’s and don’ts and a small weekly dose of science that need to be “in the mix”.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.energiseforlife.com/images/blogimages/sickfish.jpg" alt="Sickfish logo" class="alignleft"/>For those of you that are familiar with <a href="http://www.energiseforlife.com/dr-young.html" >Dr. Young</a>’s work you may be aware of his use of the fish bowl metaphor. </p>
<p>If you have a little pet fish in a large bowl of water and he/she becomes unwell, do you medicate the fish or perform surgery or do you change / refresh the water in the bowl? Well hopefully you can see that the best thing you can do for the fish’s health is to improve its “environment”. The same is true for us.</p>
<p><b><u>Vital Statistics</u></b></p>
<p>Approximately 60% of adult bodies are made up of water, and that figure tends to decrease with age and (ironically) with weight gain. So if we want to become healthy starting with:</p>
<p>a) making sure we have enough water and<br />
b) that the water we have in our bodies is “clean” would seem logical.</p>
<p>Of the 60% of our body make up, 40% is inside our cells and 20% outside. All the time that we are existing (alive!) processes are going on inside our cells that create …… you guessed it …… acids! These have to be eliminated from our bodies. So one of the primary reasons for drinking large quantities of alkaline fluids is in order to allow or bodies to “wash out” the potentially harmful acid from our bodies, largely through urination. </p>
<p>So if we hydrate with acidic liquids such as tea, coffee, orange (or other fruit) juice, fizzy drinks or sugar and caffeine added sports drinks, you can see that we are potentially setting ourselves up for health challenges. The root to health lies in regularly changing our body fluids to a more alkaline state.</p>
<p><b><u>Raw water(!):</u></b></p>
<p>I recently read an article by a guy expounding on the virtues of wild water. It was punctuated with pictures of him jumping into and drinking from mountain streams and his own collecting pools. Generally, mountain water, running over rocks, will be alkalising and mineralised.<br />
We can of course go to the shop and buy some raw or wild water. It’s probably going to better for you than the municipal supply, but its “packaging” (thin plastic) can compromise purity and be a hazard for the environment.<br />
Luckily Energise have some great solutions. Filtering your tap water in a jug, will get rid of some of the unwanted chemicals (such as the <a href="http://www.energiseforlife.com/item--Alkaline-Water-Jug--ALKJUG.html" >Energise Alkaline Water Jug</a>).</p>
<p>You can (and should) then add alkalising mineral salts to your water to raise its pH and to make sure that replace any minerals that may be “washed out” as you increase your hydration. You can do this with <a href="http://www.energiseforlife.com/item--Young-pHorever-pHour-Salts-454g--PHMIRACLEsalts.html" >pHour salts </a>or pure baking soda. That is quite strong, so start gently and monitor the effects. Adding <a href="http://www.energiseforlife.com/cat--Alkalising-Supplements--ALKALISING_SUPPLEMENTS/cat--pH-Drops-and-Capsules--PH_DROPS.html" >pH drops</a> (such as <a href="http://www.energiseforlife.com/cat--Alkalising-Supplements--ALKALISING_SUPPLEMENTS/cat--pH-Drops-and-Capsules--PH_DROPS/item--Young-pHorever-Puriphy-2oz-180-servings--PHMIRACLE_PURIPHY.html" >Dr Young&#8217;s Puriphy pH water drops</a>) to all fluids will be more gentle, but should also be built up slowly to the recommended concentration.</p>
<p>The Rolls Royce, Ferrari, Bentley (whatever!) system is an <a href="http://www.energiseforlife.com/equipment/water-ionisers.html" >ioniser</a>. This filters your water and then alkalises it. I really think that they are worth the substantial investment, but if £700 is off the map for you then filtered water with drops should get you on the way. If you are using an ioniser, do still add the drops to ensure an adequate supply of sodium and other minerals that may be washed out through increased urination.</p>
<p><b><u>Structured Water:</u></b></p>
<p>Just drinking plain water all the time can get a little dull. By adding <a href="http://www.energiseforlife.com/cat--Alkalising-Supplements--ALKALISING_SUPPLEMENTS/green-drinks.html" >powdered greens </a> (such as <a href="http://www.energiseforlife.com/cat--Alkalising-Supplements--ALKALISING_SUPPLEMENTS/green-drinks/item--Dr-Robert-Young-Doc-Brocs-Power-Plants-454g-1-lb--DOCBROCGREENS.html" >Dr Young&#8217;s Doc Broc Power Plants</a>) and <a href="http://www.energiseforlife.com/cat--Alkalising-Supplements--ALKALISING_SUPPLEMENTS/cat--pH-Drops-and-Capsules--PH_DROPS.html" >alkalising drops </a>you not only help your body to wash out acids but also provide yourself with the building blocks required to build and healthy blood. Remember that your blood cells ultimately become your body … </p>
<p><b><u>Alternatives:</u></b></p>
<p>Adding lemon or lime juice to water will break the monotony of endless still water, and still be alkalising. Diluted or straight green vegetable juices should also help to. Don’t forget that fresh vegetables and raw and cooked soups also have a high fluid content.</p>
<p><b><u>Action Plan:</u></b></p>
<p>The approximate amount of water in a 70 kg person is 40 litres. In this context drinking two to three litres a day (or more) may not seem so overwhelming. </p>
<ul>
<li>Aim to drink 2-3 litres a day (more if you are big) of alkaline water with <a href="http://www.energiseforlife.com/cat--Alkalising-Supplements--ALKALISING_SUPPLEMENTS/green-drinks.html" >green powder</a> and <a href="http://www.energiseforlife.com/cat--Alkalising-Supplements--ALKALISING_SUPPLEMENTS/cat--pH-Drops-and-Capsules--PH_DROPS.html" >pH drops</a> in, per day</li>
<li>Use this to “refresh” or energise you in preference to tea, coffee or sugary drinks</li>
<li>If you are thirsty ……..drink(!) alkaline water</li>
<li>Eat more fresh (water rich and low sugar) vegetables</li>
<li>Remember to keep your (unrefined) salt intake up to prevent sodium loss through increased urination</li>
</ul>
<p>If you experience any adverse effects from increased hydration you should consult with a nutritionally and pH balance aware physician.</p>
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		<title>Alkaline Recipe #60: Okra with Coriander and Tomatoes</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:18:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ross</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[This is a wonderful recipe which contains three of my favourite ingredients - Okra, Coriander and Tomatoes. 
Okra is often combined with tomatoes and mild spices in various parts of the Mediterranean and is also an integral part of Indian, Middle Eastern, Caribbean and southern US cuisine. 
Okra is not yet popular and widely known [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.energiseforlife.com/images/blogimages/OKRA_TOMATOES.jpg" alt="Okra with Coriander and Tomatoes" class="alignright"/>This is a wonderful recipe which contains three of my favourite ingredients - Okra, Coriander and Tomatoes. </p>
<p>Okra is often combined with tomatoes and mild spices in various parts of the Mediterranean and is also an integral part of Indian, Middle Eastern, Caribbean and southern US cuisine. </p>
<p>Okra is not yet popular and widely known in the UK, so if you have not cooked with it yet then I can really recommend to give this delicious dish a try - you might discover a new vegetable favourite! </p>
<h2>Okra with Coriander and Tomatoes</h2>
<p><em>Serves 4</em></p>
<p><b>Ingredients</b></p>
<p>450g ripe tomatoes (if there are no ripe tomatoes available you can replace them with a 400g can of chopped tomatoes)<br />
450g fresh okra<br />
3 tbsp olive oil<br />
2 onions, thinly sliced<br />
2 tsp coriander seeds, crushed<br />
3 garlic cloves, crushed<br />
Finely grated rind and juice of 1 organic lemon<br />
Himalayan or celtic sea salt and ground black pepper</p>
<p><b>Instructions</b></p>
<p>If using fresh tomatoes, plunge them into boiling water for about 30 seconds, then put under cold water. Peel away the skins and chop the tomatoes.</p>
<p>Trim off any stalks from the okra and leave whole. Heat the oil in a deeper frying pan and gently fry the onions and coriander for about 3-4 minutes until the onions begin to soften.</p>
<p>Add the okra and garlic and fry for 1 minute. Gently stir in the tomatoes and simmer gently for about 20 minutes, until the okra is tender. Stir occassionally. </p>
<p>Stir in the lemon rind and juice and add salt and pepper to taste. </p>
<p>Serve warm or cold. </p>
<p>Enjoy!</p>
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		<title>Alkaline Course Testimonial: I Feel Truly Alive!</title>
		<link>http://www.energiseforlife.com/wordpress/2010/01/21/alkaline-course-testimonial-i-feel-truly-alive/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 02:10:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ross</dc:creator>
		
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Martin is just over half way through the course and describes it as &#8216;a fantastic experience&#8217;.  He&#8217;s losing weight, feeling energised and fresh!
Great work Martin!
“I Feel Truly Alive”
I&#8217;m almost half way through the course and I can honestly say that I&#8217;m feeling better than I&#8217;ve felt in a very long time. It&#8217;s weird but [...]]]></description>
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<p>Martin is just over half way through the course and describes it as &#8216;a fantastic experience&#8217;.  He&#8217;s losing weight, feeling energised and fresh!</p>
<p>Great work Martin!</p>
<h2>“I Feel Truly Alive”</h2>
<p>I&#8217;m almost half way through the course and I can honestly say that I&#8217;m feeling better than I&#8217;ve felt in a very long time. It&#8217;s weird but I feel cleansed, fresh and energized. It really is a fantastic experience. I feel truly alive.</p>
<p> An additional by-product of me feeling so good is that I&#8217;ve also managed to shed 8lbs in weight. I initially started out at 13 stone 9lbs and I&#8217;m now down to 13 stone 1 lbs.</p>
<p>Since following the course, I have to be totally honest I already have increased energy levels and start to feel totally alive.</p>
<p>Martin</p>
<p><a href="http://www.energiseforlife.com/AlkalineLifestylePay/alkaline_diet_course.php" >FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE COURSE HERE</a></p>
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