Top 5 GMO Foods [Tracy's Tips n Treats]

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Top 5 GMO (Genetically Modified Organisms) Foods

What is GMO? According to World Health Organization "Genetically modified (GM) foods are foods derived from organisms whose genetic material (DNA) has been modified in a way that does not occur naturally, e.g. through the introduction of a gene from a different organism." Most of these foods have been linked to health problems, weight gain, organ issues, and diseases.


1. Soy
On top of this food being a huge estrogen disruptor, almost all soybeans have been genetically modified to be resistant to RoundUp (a common herbicide). 

2. Corn
Half farms in the U.S. use GMO Monsanto seeds that are given to livestock and humans.

3. Canola Oil
Canola comes from rapeseed oil. This oil is the highest chemically altered oil in the U.S. It also has been shown to raise your metabolism.

4. Cotton
This popular product has been linked to many health concerns. The highest concern is cotton oil that is used to make margarine.

5. Milk
According to research 1/5 of dairy cows in the U.S. have been given growth hormones.


How to eliminate your exposure?
Make sure to buy USDA Organic or Local Farms that are chemical free. You can just ask the farmer you are buying from what they put on their foods and in their soil.


Other GMO's to watch out for: Sugar, Aspartame, Zucchini, Yellow Squash, and Papaya. 

(Resource: Nongmoproject.org, eatlocalgrown.com) 



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Strawberry Lemon Detox Drink [Tracy's Tips n Treats]

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Detoxifying Strawberry Lemon Water

 Ingredients:

-  1 Lemon, thinly sliced

-  15 strawberries (organic preferably)

-  5 Mint Leaves

- 2 cups of ice

- Water 



Directions:

1. In a large pitcher, add the lemon and strawberries. Squeeze the mint leaves gently and then put into the water. Top with the ice and water. Place in fridge for 1 hour.

2. You can refill with water several times.
 

(Resource: Fruitinfusedwater.com, florafoodie.com)





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Five Most Toxic Household Products [Tracy's Tips n Treats]

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Five Most Toxic Household Products

Ingredients that disrupt your hormones are a neurotoxin and carcinogens. If you are a woman struggling with hormone issues these ingredients could be disrupting your estrogen levels.

Most all are already banned in Europe!!

1. Parabens

What it is: Added to beauty products as preservatives 

Where it is found: Skincare, lotions, makeup, hair products, & body washes 






 
2. Phalates "Fragrance"

What it is: Make plastic soft and pliable 

Where it is found: Lotions, deodorants & food storage 

3. Sodium lauryl sulfate & Sodium laureth sulfate

What it is: Detergent and Foaming Agent

Where it is found: Toothpaste (fluoride also disrupts your thyroid in dental care products and tap water), soaps, bath salts, & body washes.

4. Triclosan 

What it is: Antibacterial agent when mixed with tap water is carcinogenic.

Where is it found:  Pump Soaps & Dish Soaps 

5. Oxybenzone

What it is: Absorbs Ultraviolet Light

Where it is found: Many traditional sunblocks

Some of my favorite companies that are clean: Dessert Essence, Alima Pure Makeup, Jane Iredale Makeup, Dr. Bronners Soap, Natures Gate, MyChelle Skincare and Sunblock, DermaE Skincare, Arbonne Skincare and Makeup, and Alba Botanica Sunblock (uses other ingredients to protect against UVB/UVA).

 

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(Resource: FoodBabe.com, Lara Adler)


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Homemade Vegetable Juice [Tracy's Tips n Treats]

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_________________Homemade Vegetable Juice! 

Traditional V8 could actually contain dead animal parts!!! (more info here: http://foodbabe.com/2014/08/05/there-might-be-dead-animal-parts-in-your-v8-homemade-v8-juice/)

Ingredients

• 2 medium carrots
• 1 small beet
• 1 large tomato
• 1 cup spinach (rotate your green weekly)
• ½ cucumber
• ½ red bell pepper
• 1 celery stalk
• 1 garlic clove
• pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
• ½ lemon, juiced

Instructions

1. Wash all fruits and vegetables and place into a large bowl.
2. Place all ingredients through your juicer, except the lemon juice. If you don't have a juicer you can buy some juices 100% real and store in fridge (I like carrot, lemon, greens drink, and tomato juice)
3. Stir in lemon juice before serving and clean juicer immediately.

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(Resource: Foodbabe.com)

Five F.L.C. (feel like crap) Foods [Tracy's Tips n Treats]

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5 Food Ingredients to STAY AWAY FROM!

Checking labels is super simple and easy if you know what to look for. Below are the 5 toxic ingredients that you should stay away from, and might be surprised where they are hidden in foods and drinks.  I could go on and on with toxic ingredients, but I wanted to stick with these specifics for food.






1. High Fructose Corn Syrup

Found in many foods and drinks, especially juice, soda, breads and sweets

According to Dr. Hyman this is the most toxic substance out there that is Genetically modified, causes obesity, contains traces of mercury, destroys gut health, and causes the body to crave sugar even more!



2. BPA (Bis phenol-A)

Found in Canned Food and Drinks (as well as plastics, even shower curtain liners)

The worst being Canned tomatoes. The acid from the tomatoes leach the entire amount of toxins out of the can. Make sure to always buy BPA-Free cans (I will talk about in another post)



3. Natural Flavors & Artificial Flavors/Dyes

Found in so many foods and drinks! 

I like to say that Gasoline is "natural." Meaning anything that comes from natural substances companies can use, so you might have no idea what it is. Of course artificial is a no-brainer. Food coloring has actually been linked to autism and ADHD, so get the kiddos off those dyes. There is no need for a cupcake to be green, or blue, or red. Hope about just cupcake color?!



4. Carageeanan

Found in many milk substitutes like Almond and Coconut milk products, cottage cheese, deli meats and some flavored coconut water.

Sometimes we can't win! We are trying to be healthy and the industry puts another toxic ingredient in the food. This substance greatly affects the health of your thyroid. Some brands that do not have this toxin is Wegman's brand almond milk, Whole Food 365, some Organic Valley and Trader Joe's Brands).



5. Pesticides And GMO's (Genetically Modified Ingredients)

These chemicals are carcinogenic linking to disease and cancers. Buy Local FIRST! To check out the Dirty Dozen (12 foods you must buy organic) click here: http://tracystotalwellness.blogspot.com/2014/04/the-dirty-dozen.html

Look For Common Genetically modified foods: High Fructose corn Syrup, Aspartame, Corn, Soy, Wheat, Canola Oil, Peanuts, Zucchini, Yellow Summer Squash, Sugar Beets, Baby Foods, Mini Watermelons, Papaya, Alfalfa, Cotton, and many many more! Buy these organic or from a local farm.

To check out safe Non-Gmo foods click here: http://www.nongmoproject.org/find-non-gmo/search-participating-products/



Additional #6 MSG (Monosodium Glutamate) They are highly toxic that is found in Chinese foods, soups, and anything that needs a salty taste. These are starting to be removed from foods due to high toxicity...which is great!


(Resource: Dr. Hyman, Lara Adler)





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Detox Drink [Tracy's Tips n Treats]

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Great Detox Drink!

Great for gut issues, allergies, weight issues, diabetes, & immune boost.

Ingredients:

- 2 tbls Apple Cider Vinegar (Bragg’s is best)

- 1 tbls Lemon Juice (not from concentrate)

- Pinch of Ground Cinnamon

- Pinch of Ground Cayenne Pepper

- 1 tbls Local Honey (raw is best)



Directions:

 

- Mix all ingredients with 1 cup water.

-Drink in the morning OR 5-10 minutes before each meal to prepare your gut to digest and break down food better.

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Five Best Detoxifying Foods [Tracy's Tips n Treats]

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Below are the Five Best Detoxing Foods that you can find at your local health food store.


1. Milk Thistle (protect liver and eliminate toxins)

What to Buy: Go out and get the supplement at the health food store and take the dosage listed on back of bottle. **Always check with your physician if you decide to take herbs if you are on medications**



2. Probiotics (good bacteria. 80% immune system is in our gut)

What to Buy: Go out and try some keifer, raw sauerkraut, kimchi or organic yogurt. These foods have natural probiotics. Make sure they are raw though. So, that would not be sauerkraut in the bag or can.



3. Turmeric (top anti-inflammatory and protect against free radicals that can cause disease and cancer). This is the most widely studied herb today.

What to Buy: Go out to eat at your local Indian restaurant or just find encapsulated at health food stores. **Always check with your physician if you decide to take herbs if you are on medications**


4. Seaweed (best is chlorella. Second best spirulina. Pulls out heavy metal and radiation).

What to Buy: If you don;t like to seaweed taste (you can go out any buy nori) just get some greens powder and add to a smoothie or 100% pure juice (apple or orange not preferred)



5. Apple cider vinegar (acidic acid and loaded with enzymes. Support healthy bacteria and pulls out toxins)

What to Buy: Braggs is my favorite and I take 1 tablespoon in 6 ounces of water every morning to help with gut health.



6. Leafy Greens (cilantro best. Support against heavy metals and support liver. Some other good ones are cucumbers and parsley.

What to Buy: I like to fresh greens over the dried or powdered, but please make sure you get these in daily. Kale and Spinach are on the Dirty Dozen, so make sure you buy local or organic. Consume a variety of greens throughout the week.

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