Defy Age Naturally

I live in England, and we don’t exactly have the hottest most predictable summer on the earth. But when it’s nice, the whole country goes outside and enjoys it. We can finally rip off our jackets and feel free. Since summer is not a particularly long season here, it is essential that we make the most of ever sunny day.

Here are 5 fun ways to keep well and make the most of the summer (no matter where you live.)

Rawvolutionise

Enjoy as many raw foods as possible. While cooked food tastes nice, especially on a cold winter’s day, vital nutrients are damaged and lost. Further, cooking adds chemicals that aren’t particularly natural to our bodies. Summer is the perfect time to introduce as many raw foods as possible in the diet.

Raw salads and smoothies will keep you going in the summer. A greater variety of fruits and vegetables means more nourishment for your body and better for your health. It also means that you won’t waste valuable sunshine time standing over your cooker, and you may find that you look more gorgeous than ever in your summer frock (or suit…)

Berrylicious!

By now, most of us know that blueberries are great for health. But there are plenty of berries that grow wild all over the world which can give us many of those same nutrients and antioxidants.

I find it funny when I see a small amount of blackberries on sale in the supermarket for quite a hefty price, and they are growing all around us for free. No matter where you live in the UK, there are berries growing in the summertime. I have been amazed at the amount of blackberries to be picked even in big cities like London. Find out if there are any wild berries or edible items for your raw salad growing near you! It will save you money and add a new dimension to your food.

Sun Drenched

Sunscreen is a tricky subject. On the one hand we know that overexposure to sun causes aging skin and even cancer, we also know that the best way to get vitamin D, which is essential for our health, is through the sun. Studies are also continuously showing that many mainstream brands of sunscreen contain chemicals that are no good for our wellbeing. Here are a few ways to deal with the sun:

* Make sure your sunscreen is organic.
* Cover up…a hat will not only protect you from the sun, it can add style and flare to your outfit!
* Studies show that lycopene is extremely beneficial in protecting us from the negative effects of the sun. Lycopene is plant nutrient found primarily in tomatoes and tomato based products such as juice and puree, as well as watermelon, pink grapefruit, papaya, and red bell pepper.
* There are also some interesting studies to suggest that broccoli sprouts (which you can sprout yourself or buy at a health food shop), are beneficial for warding off harmful sun rays.

The Best Drink on the Planet

It is crucial to drink plenty of water all year long, and no time is it as refreshing and necessary as in the summer months. We are primarily made of water, and drinking plenty of plain agua will ensure that we feel well and vibrant during the hot months. Just watch a wilting plant in the sun come alive when it gets watered.

Get a Move On

Generally speaking, we can be outside all year long in England, but no time is more pleasurable than the summer. If you have wanted to get in shape and get into some healthy exercising habits, there is no better time than now. Figure out what you enjoy doing, and do it 4-5 times a week.

Bicycling, skateboarding, running, or just walking regularly for 20 minutes can make us feel better and improve our health…not to mention how we look and feel with our winter jackets off.

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I’ve been getting more and more passionate about eating a super foods diet, as well as making delicious, raw, vegan desserts. One of the ingredients that I often come across is coconut oil, which can also be called coconut butter because it is very thick.

I have actually only tried it a couple of times, but yesterday I ordered a kilo of it which should be arriving today. Therefore, as I await my parcel, I thought it was a good time to investigate its benefits.

Healthy Saturated Fats in Coconut Oil/Butter

When I was little and my dad had high cholesterol, he was not allowed to eat coconuts because they were full of saturated fat, which raises cholesterol and causes heart disease and various other illnesses.

I have always questioned this, as he wasn’t allowed to eat avocados either, and we now know that avocados super foods are some of the healthiest foods on the planet. This in addition to the fact that places that I have traveled to where this super foods diet of coconuts are regularly eaten, such as Thailand and India, have low rates of heart disease.

And as research indicates, animal fats have long chain saturated fat (causing the problems discussed above), while coconut Oil contains healthy, healing, medium chain triglycerides (MCTs). This saturated fat is considered a rare and important building block of every cell in the human body, and can actually reduce cholesterol and heart disease.

This super foods diet food boosts immunity, kills bacteria and viruses, protects against cancer and other degenerative diseases, and prevents osteoporosis by promoting calcium absorption. It also slows down ageing and is an anti aging skin care products for skin radiance.

Weight Loss from Coconut Oil/Butter

American farmers attempted to plump up their cattle by feeding them coconut oil. Instead of gaining weight, their cows lost weight!

This is because:

1. The long-chain fats nearly always go to fat storage, while the MCFAs are burned for energy…which is why you feel great after eating this coconut super foods diet.
2. Coconut oil helps to stimulate the metabolism, so you burn more calories each day, which helps with weight loss and energy levels.

Coconut Oil/Butter is Packed with Lauric Acid

Coconut oil, like human breast milk, is rich in lauric acid, which boosts immunity and destroys harmful bacteria and viruses. The fact that I wasn’t breast fed could be another reason that coconut oil/butter will be good for me, as it has many similar benefits (imagine!)

Scientists in the Philippines researched the effects of coconut oil and lauric acid on patients with the HIV virus that causes Aids. The results were amazing. Most of the Aids patients showed a dramatic drop in the HIV virus count, in some cases to “undetectable” levels. While there needs to be a lot more research, there is certainly evidence to suggest that people with this virus would benefit from having a diet rich in coconut.

Lipid researcher Dr. Jon Kabara says “Never before in the history of man is it so important to emphasize the value of Lauric Oils.”

Coconut Oil/Butter Kills Candida (Yeast Infections)

Coconut oil has been shown to kill the Candida Albicans yeast, which is caused by antibiotics, birth control pills, and modern living. It has caused a whole generation to be tired, foggy headed, unable to optimally digest food, and suffer with a range of other illnesses. (Read more about candida here)

Yet many sufferers have claimed that their health has dramatically improved when using coconut products. This could be down to the fact that coconuts are a dense source of caprylic acid, which has anti fungal properties. It could also be due to the fact that these people replaced regular milk (which is generally toxic and bad for candida sufferers) with the milk from coconuts.

Healthy Skin

Coconut Oil/Butter has youth enhancing, glow encouraging properties for the skin. It is highly moisturizing and promotes skin elasticity. I can’t wait to rub it all over my face!

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