feeling tired.....shall take rest after watching world cup 2 days consecutively at 0230am......
zzzzzzz.................
>>June 30, 2010 at 2:32:31 PM GMT+8
2010 年 6 月 28 日 星期一 【晴】
lutein-rich foods like kale, spinach, cabbage, green beans, mangoes, and papayas in your daily diet.
Lutein supplements are typically used to treat or prevent eye diseases, such as cataracts and macular degeneration.
lutein is naturally found in a number of fruits and vegetables (especially those with deep green, orange, and yellow coloring).
tbc......
>>June 29, 2010 at 5:55:39 PM GMT+8
2010 年 6 月 27 日 星期日 【晴】
Day 28
last day of detox!!!! (though i cheat almost every single day -_-........still i benefited a lot from it)
poo: 3 times
breakfast: organic white melon + cheat (macau souvenirs)
lunch: string bean salad
dinner: string bean salad
I received some quotes from pravs world today that i like a lot.
"I’ve Learned…
That I can’t choose how I feel, but I can choose what I do about it."
love this quote, will share with my future yoga students if I happen to have one :P
"I’ve Learned…
That it is best to give advice in only two circumstances; when it is requested and when it is a life-threatening situation."
love this quote a lot, it reminds me the buddha's teaching too. Buddha usually talk about dhamma only when he is asked or requested. He talked about the importance of right timing and right way of speech. I should learn from it. Sometimes I wonder whether I am too pushy or intense to tell people about something that I think it's good. I think I should learn to observe my expectation, if I know I am going to expect something in return, such as appreciation, may be i should simply keep my mouth shut. And sometime the person doesn't want that piece of information.
hm...life-threatening situation, true, this is a different stories.
keep learning,
feeling very grateful :)
>>June 28, 2010 at 6:37:29 AM GMT+8
2010 年 6 月 26 日 星期六 【晴】
Day 27:
poo: 4 times
breakfast: banana + blueberry smoothies + cheat (souvenirs from macau by b: almond cake, beef jerky, feng wong roll)
lunch: string bean salad + cheat (1/3 bowl of dumpling)
dinner:
the concept of food synergy is interesting, would love to learn more :)
probably be my next experiment after the detox
it reminds me about the chinese 相沖食物
can't help to boost up my ego about being a chinese, heehee
to make things easier to see, let me summarize it below
1. Tomatoes + Avocados
2. Oatmeal + Orange Juice -- lower LDL (bad) cholesterol
8. Peanuts + Whole Wheat --- to hv the full sequence of amino acids
9. Red Meat (e.g. ground beef for burger) + Rosemary --- reduce formation of heterocyclic amines (HCAs), cancer-causing compounds that form when meats are cooked at high temperatures. Basil and oregano contain similar antioxidants, though they are not as plentiful.
10. Turmeric + Black Pepper
11. Garlic + Fish
12. Eggs + Cantaloupe --- slow the rise in your blood sugar due to Cantaloupe
13. Almonds + Yogurt --- enhance your vitamin A, D and E intake.
14. Apples with the peel on --- apple’s anticancer properties are hidden in the peel
15. Cooked tomatoes with the peel on, along with olive oil. --- better absorption of photochemicals
16. Combined Cruciferous vegetables --- eliminate carcinogens before they harm our genes.
17. Eating a little "good fat" (Moderate amounts of cheese, nuts or avocado) along with your vegetables,
e.g. lettuce, carrot, and spinach salad with 2 1/2 tablespoons of avocado --- better absorption of
photochemicals, protect against cancer and heart disease
18. Grapes + Apples --- improve heart, making blood platelets less sticky and not to clog arteries
19. raspberries / buckwheat / onions + red wines / green and black teas --- improve heart, making blood platelets less sticky and not to clog arteries
20. Spinach + Orange --- help your body to absorb plant-based iron
21. Chickpeas + Brussels sprouts or tomatoes or glass of orange juice --- help your body to absorb plant-based iron
22. vinegar in sushi rice --- reduce the glycemic index by up to 35%, limiting the rice's effect upon blood sugar.
23. Oil in salad or cooked vege with oil (e.g. succotash, ratatouille) --- for the body to absorb all the dish's antioxidants
24. every meal contains at least three different-colored vegetables + one "good" fat, like avocado, olive oil, or nuts.
25. Salmon + Edamame --- boost Vitamin D
(All the sources are pasted below:
* Tomatoes and broccoli: The combination was more effective at slowing prostate tumor growth than either was alone (from a study in which male rats were given prostate tumor cell implants).
* Apples with the peel on. It turns out that the bulk of an apple’s anticancer properties are hidden in the peel. The phytochemicals in the apple flesh seem to work best with the phytochemicals in the peel to reduce the risk of cancer.
* Cooked tomatoes with the peel on, along with olive oil. Ninety-eight percent of the flavonols (powerful phytochemicals) in tomatoes is found in the tomato skin, along with great amounts of two carotenoids. Absorption of these key nutrients is much greater when the tomatoes are cooked and when you eat some smart fat (like olive oil) along with the cooked tomatoes.
* Cruciferous vegetables. Two phytochemicals naturally found in cruciferous vegetables (cambene and indole 3-carbinol) were more active when combined, according to research that tested the compounds alone and together in rats. The researchers found that the two compounds were able to protect the rats against liver cancer much better together. Both cambene and indole 3-carbinol are known to activate important detoxification enzymes that help the body eliminate carcinogens before they harm our genes. Foods rich in cambene include Brussels sprouts and certain varieties of broccoli. And all cruciferous veggies are rich in indole 3-carbinol.
(quoted from http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/top-10-food-synergy-super-foods)
Eating a little "good fat" along with your vegetables helps your body absorb their protective phytochemicals, like lycopene from tomatoes and lutein from dark-green vegetables. A recent study measured how well phytochemicals were absorbed after people ate a lettuce, carrot, and spinach salad with or without 2 1/2 tablespoons of avocado. The avocado-eating group absorbed 8.3 times more alpha-carotene and 13.6 times more beta-carotene (both of which help protect against cancer and heart disease), and 4.3 times more lutein (which helps with eye health) than those who did not eat avocados.
(quoted from http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/food-synergy-nutrients-that-work-better-together?page=2 )
grapes and apples; a heart-healthy combo
The next time you're whipping up a fruit salad, make sure to include these naturally sweet goodies. Apples contain the flavonoid called quercetin, and grapes contain catechin. Studies show that pairing the two compounds may improve cardiovascular health by making blood platelets less sticky so they don't clump together and clog arteries.
Don't care for apples and/or grapes? Other quercetin-rich foods include raspberries, buckwheat and onions; catechin is also found in red wines and green and black teas.
the power of a peanut butter sandwich
The grade-school lunch favorite is back--this time as a nutritional powerhouse. Pairing peanut butter with whole wheat bread enables the body to get the proper sequence of amino acids, which are important in making protein. "When your body is synthesizing proteins, it needs all the amino acids there at the same time," says Diane Birt, PhD, a professor of food science at Iowa State University. "Wheat lacks some amino acids. Peanuts have the amino acids lacking in wheat. Together they make a whole."
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When that happens, it makes already nutritious foods even more so, says David Jacobs, PhD, professor of epidemiology at the University of Minnesota, who focuses on nutritional aspects of epidemiology. For example, a study in the December 2004 issue of the Journal of Nutrition, found that eating broccoli and tomatoes together offers better protection against prostate cancer than eating them separately. Findings such as these emphasize the importance of getting your nutrients from a combination of whole foods.
grapes and apples; a heart-healthy combo
The next time you're whipping up a fruit salad, make sure to include these naturally sweet goodies. Apples contain the flavonoid called quercetin, and grapes contain catechin. Studies show that pairing the two compounds may improve cardiovascular health by making blood platelets less sticky so they don't clump together and clog arteries. "The combination tends to have a mild anticoagulant effect," says Barry Halliwell, PhD, nutrition professor at the National University of Singapore, who co-authored a study on quercetin and catechin.
Don't care for apples and/or grapes? Other quercetin-rich foods include raspberries, buckwheat and onions; catechin is also found in red wines and green and black teas.
the power of a peanut butter sandwich
The grade-school lunch favorite is back--this time as a nutritional powerhouse. Pairing peanut butter with whole wheat bread enables the body to get the proper sequence of amino acids, which are important in making protein. "When your body is synthesizing proteins, it needs all the amino acids there at the same time," says Diane Birt, PhD, a professor of food science at Iowa State University. "Wheat lacks some amino acids. Peanuts have the amino acids lacking in wheat. Together they make a whole."
Over the long term, protein deficiencies can result in a compromised immune system and stunted growth in children. If you're trying to get in shape, insufficient protein intake can also affect your ability to build muscle. Fortunately, protein problems aren't that common in developed countries where a wide variety of foods is available, Birt says. So think of that peanut butter sandwich as a protein boost rather than a dietary staple.
add some fat to your salad
It may sound counterintuitive to healthful eating, but dropping your fat-free dressing in favor of a low-fat version may actually be a smart idea, nutritionally speaking. An Iowa State University study that was reported in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that people who ate salads with full- or low-fat dressings were better able to absorb lutein, a carotenoid (pigment-based plant compound) important in vision health. "With fat-free dressing, they essentially saw no evidence of the carotenoid showing up in the blood," Birt says.
If you're fiercely loyal to your fat-free ranch, Birt suggests adding some fat to your salad in other ways. Moderate amounts of cheese, nuts or avocado can replace the oils needed to get the maximum benefit from your salad veggies.
spice up that burger
Ground beef--and many cuts of poultry and pork--often contains heterocyclic amines (HCAs), cancer-causing compounds that form when meats are cooked at high temperatures. So should you shun your beloved burger? Hardly. A recent study at Kansas State University found that sprinkling rosemary extract on ground beef before cooking it significantly reduces the formation of HCAs was presented at the March 2005 Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy meeting in Orlando, Florida.
1. Scott Smith, PhD, food chemistry professor and lead researcher on the study, says certain types of antioxidants in rosemary extract can block the formation of HCAs. Basil and oregano contain similar antioxidants, though they are not as plentiful, Smith says. Look for rosemary extract at health food stores.
Foods such as spinach and chickpeas contain significant amounts of iron, but it's not as readily available to the body as iron from animal sources. However, vitamin C makes it easier for your body to absorb plant-based iron. So adding C-rich orange segments to a spinach salad can increase the amount of iron your body gets. Pair iron-rich chickpeas with Brussels sprouts or tomatoes--both are full of vitamin C--or drink some OJ with your bowl of iron-fortified cereal.
(quoted from http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FKA/is_1_68/ai_n26716237/)
The vinegar in sushi rice can reduce the glycemic index by up to 35%, limiting the rice's effect upon blood sugar. Similarly, the oil in salad might make it possible for the body to absorb all the dish's antioxidants. Finally, vegetable combinations like succotash, ratatouille, and even good old peas and carrots may work in concert to help release all of the available nutrients.
One researcher notes that the best way to maximize one's nutrient consumption is by ensuring that every meal contains at least three different-colored vegetables and one "good" fat, like avocado, olive oil, or nuts. In other words, salad may just be the perfect meal!
(quoted from http://www.slashfood.com/2009/01/10/food-synergy-when-foods-work-together/)
1. Tomatoes + Avocados
2. Oatmeal + Orange Juice
3. Broccoli + Tomatoes
4. Blueberries + Grapes
5. Apples + Chocolate
6. Lemon + Kale
7. Soy + Salmon
8. Peanuts + Whole Wheat
9. Red Meat + Rosemary
10. Turmeric + Black Pepper
11. Garlic + Fish
12. Eggs + Cantaloupe
13. Almonds + Yogurt
(quoted from http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/13-right-food-combinations-help-you-lose-weight-prevent-cancer-and-much-mor)
* Pour yourself some o.j. to drink with your oatmeal. Together, they bring down your LDL (bad) cholesterol.
* Sweeten your salad with some juicy orange slices. You'll get more iron from your greens.
* Having salmon for dinner? Serve it with a side of edamame and boost your vitamin D.
* Grilling steak creates carcinogens, so season it with antioxidant-rich rosemary to balance it out.
* Cantaloupe is a sweet and healthy treat. Pair it with eggs to slow the rise in your blood sugar.
* Toss some almonds into a cup of yogurt to enhance your vitamin A, D and E intake.
(quoted from http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/03/09/food-synergy-mix-it-up-to-boost-nutrition/)
oh, i finished the mid term biology exam, what a relief......was so tensed n stressed out as there are so many informationsssssss.......it all worth of my hard work cos i think i should be ok in the exam, even though i can cheat in a way, but i still hv to studied a lot as the exam paper has lots of questions and it is definitely not enough time to complete the paper if i didn't prepared.
i decided to take a rest today!!!
hoogh....
it's my first day of period, usually in my first n 2nd day the blood is ususally dark red n then it will become bright red, but today, the colour is a vibrant super bright red colour, i was so shocked and can't help to stare at the napkins for a while, woawwwwww, i believe the detox is really working, i never see my blood is soooooooooo BRIGHTTTTTTT RED colour, it looks like there are lots of oxygen inside and really FRESH!!!!
thank you very muchhhhh to the detox
I am hugely benefited from it, even though i cheat very often, i still be able to get so much benefited from it. I feel very very very very grateful. Really fortunate to come across this.
thank you xoxoxo
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regarding expectation, thanks a lot p to give me a very good advice,
yea, u are right, i shall try to tell people in a way they can accept (this remind me how buddha say there are 十萬八千法門 for the path to suit people with different personalities n mindset.) i will also try to observe my expectation. thanks dear.
>>June 26, 2010 at 1:35:10 PM GMT+8
2010 年 6 月 24 日 星期四 【晴】
Day 25
poo: 4 times
breakfast: banana + orange smoothies
lunch: string bean salad + cheat ( 2 big bags of chips......)
dinner: noodles with chicken wing n duck kidney + soya been sweet soup
received a nice reminder today, quoted from pravs world:
"You have much to give. Do not be afraid to give it.
As we risk ourselves, we grow. Each new experience is a risk.
We can try, and maybe fail; And, as a result, grow or hold back and stagnate.
You have the potential to be anything you want. You are free to choose.
You are limited only by your fears. Let your dreams take over.
Fly with the eagles. Soar into life."
I am studying homeopathy now, although i hv a strong interest in it, i dont hv faith and I am not sure whether it really works or not, as it is unable to be verified by science nowadays, and we give so much credibility to science in this era. So I might end up wasting money and time for something that is not working and I might not get a living to be a homeopathist. I admitted that I have fear when I walk along this path and i am letting my dreams to take over.
thanks for the reminder and encouragement pravs, this message come in a good timing. :)
forgot the lemon ph test ytd, so i did it this morning, WOAWWWW, I hv a HUGEEEE IMPROVEMENT, from 5.9 last week to 7.0 this morning, YAY YAY YAY! :D
though 7.0 is still not a passing mark and i still can't move into the next phase, I am glad to know that my body is getting more and more alkaline. I am sure I am moving into a good direction :)
Mr. Rich Anderson (ND), said he began to realize how negative thoughts and emotions are often released while doing his cleansing, OH, that's SOOOOOO TRUE!!!! I wasn't in quite a good mood in the last few weeks. I was thinking it may be due to the meditation. So may be it's actually due to both meditation and the physical detox. I think both of them are detoxifying me, one in the mental aspect and the other in the physical aspect, no wonder it's so difficult as I did both thing at the same time. And may be this is also one of the reason that I improved from 5.5 in the beginning, to 5.8, 5.9 and now 7.0.
i feel really grateful and thankful about all the things I come across. I feel so happy every time when I do experiment on myself. I feel blessed and hope other people will get the same benefit and walk on a path of health as well. May everyone be happy externally and internally.
weird things: I found my sense has become very sensitive today, the soup taste sweeter, the mud shake taste saltier, the nose smell things much better and has a lower threshold. Is that becos the toxic has gone, therefore my senses become sharper? dunno?
btw, these days i kept dreaming almost every nite, ytd has a nightmare, is that part of the detoxification too? cos i dont usually dream when i sleep (at least i dont remember)
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