Here are some astonishing health signals that your eyes can give away:

1.) Copper or silver coloured arteries
-Cue for high blood pressure
-Hypertension causes the retinal arteries in your eyes to have a silver or copper coloured appearance.

2.) Swollen blood vessels on the white part of your eyes
-Cue for allergies
-Your eyes secrete anti-inflammatory histamines to protect your eyes for airborne allergens, this however causes blood vessels in your eyes to be swollen.

3.) Inflammation
-Cue for Autoimmune disease
-Autoimmune disease causes the body to attack cells and tissues that are healthy, even the ones in the eyes which causes inflammation.

4.) A mole on the inner layer of an eye
-Cue for Melanoma
-The sun cause damage to more than your skin, it can also enhance the risk of developing cancer inside the eyeball.

5.) Interior blisters
-Cue for Central Serious Retinopathy
-Blisters in the eye is caused by too much mental or emotional stress. The stress can cause the retina to leak blister-forming fluid.

6.) Leaky blood vessels
-Cue for Diabetes
-High blood sugar levels can clog or cause damage to retinal blood vessels over time, which causes them to become weak and porous.
These are just some of the health signals that your eyes can give away so don’t forget to do regular checkups with your eye specialists because they may see things that others may not.

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Happier Children – Women who eat chocolate every day during their pregnancy have noted that they were able to better to handle the stress associated with motherhood. A Finnish study also found that those babies smiled more and were happier.

A Healthier Heart – Eating chocolate can have various cardiovascular benefits. Dark chocolate can help to lower the risk of heart failure, lower blood pressure, and reduce the chances of having a heart attack or stroke.  Since these antioxidants also come with sugar, milk, and butter it is important to remember that you shouldn’t skip out on your workout.

Decreased Stress – Swiss scientists have found that those who were very anxious and ate an ounce and a half of dark chocolate every day for two weeks had much lower stress hormone levels than those who did not.

Weight – Loss – Dark chocolate is more filling than other chocolates. Dark chocolates also tend to create fewer cravings for fatty, sweet, or salty foods.

Sun Defense – Flavanols found in chocolate have sun-protecting abilities.  London researchers did a study on how effective flavanols were in sun protection and found that those who are chocolate with high levels of flavanols were less likely to get burnt by the sun. In fact it took the skin twice as long to get the reddening effect. However, chocolates low in flavanol did not have the same effect.

Higher Intelligence – Drinking cocoa that is rich in flavanols can help boost blood flow to certain key parts of the brain for approximately 2 to 3 hours, which helps to improve performance and alertness.

As you can see, chocolate has many health benefits. Just remember to eat it in moderation!

Nutribar Original Meal Bars come in a variety of chocolate options like Belgian Chocolate, Chocolate Fudge, Deep Brownie Delight and Chocolate Peanut Butter.

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Detox diets are diets that aim to improve your body’s natural processes by changing the way you eat. Detox diets help to remove toxins (things that are bad for you that you have consumed).

Detox Diets and Weight Loss
If you think detox diets are meant to help you lose weight, you should think again. Detox diets are not indicated for weight loss. If you drastically cut calories from your diet, it can be very harmful to you because you are not getting enough calories, carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Be careful of any diets that tell you to stop eating in order to cleanse your system, this will only cause more issues for your body.

How to Start a Healthy Detox
When starting a healthy detox, one should start by going to a doctor and discussing your plan and describe any symptoms that you may be experiencing. You may think that you have toxins in your body, when in reality it could be symptoms of something worse, which is why it is important to speak with a doctor first to assess any symptoms that you may be having.

Once you have spoken to a health-care professional, you can start off by making these diet and lifestyle changes to start your healthy detox. The first thing you should do is replace all processed foods that you eat with whole foods. Processed foods include, frozen pastries, microwavable dinners, candies, chips, and junk-food. These items are typically found in the middle aisles of grocery stores. Instead of stocking up on processed, convenient foods try to purchase whole foods like vegetables, fruits, lean meat, fish, and whole grains.

Fibre is another important aspect of starting a healthy detox. Fibre is extremely important to the motility of your colon, which helps to cleanse your system. There are two forms of fibre that can help to improve regularity. The first is insoluble fibre that are found in leafy greens such as kale and spinach. Insoluble fibres help to keep things moving through your intestines. Then there is soluble fibre that comes from foods like beans, pears, and apples. Soluble fibres help to bulk up the contents of your bowels.

By sticking with these simple tips, you and your body will feel much better. Try to maintain these change for at least two weeks as part of your healthy detox.

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There have been long-standing myths that have said that eating spicy foods can cause stomach ulcers and other problems for the stomach.  This is not true. Research actually shows that eating ho chili peppers can protect stomach lining and can also prevent gastric damage that is associated with anti-inflammatory pain killers. Chilies are also high in various nutrients such as vitamin A, vitamin C, and calcium. There has also been some research that shows that hot chilies can also reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Research has also shown that eating hot chilies can help to prevent diabetes and boost metabolism and may also have the ability to prevent certain types of cancer.  

It is important to note that you shouldn’t go overboard. A Mexican study found that those who ate approximately 9 to 25 jalapeños a day were slightly more likely to have a raised risk of getting stomach cancer.

Research is showing that hot chili peppers are going to be an up and coming health power. A study done in the United Kingdom found that capsaicin (it’s responsible for the burning sensations in chili), can kill pancreatic and lung cancer cells without damaging the cells around it.This is why many researchers believe that those living in India and Mexico who regularly eat spicy food, tend to have lower rates of certain cancers than those living in Western countries who have more bland diets.

An Australian study found that adding chilies to meals can also help protect against the buildup of cholesterol in the blood.

Chilies are great because they make food more flavourful, increase metabolism, keep us full for a longer period of time, and helps to burn fat as well. Add more chilies to your diet today!

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For Your Hair:
-Low-Fat Cottage Cheese – Since hair is mostly made of protein it is important to eat a lot of protein to have a healthy and vibrant mane. Low-fat cottage cheese is full of protein and has 14 grams in half a cup.
-Pumpkin Seeds – Pumpkin seeds are full of zinc. Zinc helps to reduce shedding.

For Your Brain:
-Arctic Char – This fish is full of omega-3 fats, DHA, and EPA which all help to improve brain function.
-Kale – A study done in the journal Neurology has reported that getting more than two servings per day of veggies especially leafy green ones such as kale – slows down cognitive decline by 40%.

For Your Nose
-Sunflower Seeds – Hay fever affects many people all over the world, you can stop Hay Fever with vitamin E. Researchers believe that vitamin E calms the part of your immune system involved with allergies. Sunflower seeds have 49% of your daily vitamin E needs in an ounce.

For Your Eyes:
-Whole eggs – If you’re eating eggs, don’t just eat the egg white, eat the yolks too! The yols are a great source for two antioxidants – lutein and zeaxanthin, they are carotenoids that fight cataracts as well as macular degeneration.

For Your Heart:
-Asparagus – Asparagus have lots of foate and potassium which are both nutrients that are great for your heart.
-Grape Juice – Purple grape juice is high in phenolics. Phenolics is a group of powerful antioxidants that swallows up heart-damaging free radicals.

For Your Bones:
-Chocolate – Chocolate is rich in magnesium which is vital for bone health.
-Canned Salmon – The omega-3s in this fish can help to increase bone density. Salmon typically has lower heavy metals such as mercury than other fish. Canned salmon is another great source of calcium which is also essential for healthy bones.

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Here is a list of foods high in fibre:

-Cereals

-Oatmeal

-Whole wheat pancakes and waffles

-Whole wheat toast

-Granola bars

-Rye bread

-Bran muffins

-Whole wheat crackers

-Whole wheat pasta

-Brown rice

-Nuts

-Popcorn

-Various Vegetables: Beets, Beans, Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Carrots, Cauliflowers, Eggplants, Mushrooms, Peas, Peppers, Spinach, Sweet Potatoes, Squash, Tomatoes

-Several Fruits: Apricots, Apple, Bananas, Blueberries, Cherries, Dates, Kiwi, Grapefruit, Mangoes, Peaches, Pears, Plums, Strawberries

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Red: Red foods are filled with lycopene, which reduces the risk of several kinds of cancers. Foods that are associated with this group include: beets, red apples, grapefruits, red peppers, pomegranates, red cabbage, radishes, watermelon, red grapes, cranberries, tomatoes, strawberries, raspberries, and cherries.

Orange & Yellow: Orange and yellow coloured foods are rich in carotenoid which helps to reduce the risk of hearth disease and cancer. They also help to improve the immune system. Those that eat these types of foods are also less likely to have eye disorders and blindness associated with age. Foods in this group: apricots, butternut squash, carrots, cantaloupe, grapefruit, lemons, mangoes, oranges, nectarines, papayas, peaches, pineapple, pumpkins, and corn.

Green: Green fruits and vegetables contain chlorophyll and lutein which contributes to eye health. Green foods: peas, cucumbers, celery, artichokes, asparagus, avocado, beans, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, lettuce, kiwi, spinach, and zucchini

Blue & Purple: Blue and purple vegetables and fruits contain anthocyanins which protect cells from damage. This category includes: blueberries, blackberries, eggplants, figs, plums, prunes, and grapes.

White: These foods help to lower cholesterol and blood pressure. They also reduce the risk of stomach cancer and heart disease. Foods included in this group are: potatoes, bananas, cauliflower, garlic, ginger, mushrooms, onions, parsnips, and turnips.

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1. Drink green tea. Green tea contains a plant compound called ECGC, this compound promotes fat burning.

2. Get enough iron. Iron is important because it helps carry oxygen to your muscles, if your muscles don’t get enough oxygen, metabolism slows. To get more iron into your diet you can eat iron-fortified cereals, dark leafy greens, and beans.

3. Sleeping early also helps to boost your metabolism. Get at least 8 hours of sleep a night so that you do not throw off the amount of leptin and ghrelin in your body. Leptin and ghrelin are hormones that regulate your energy use and appetite.

4. Eat a good breakfast every day. Some things to eat for breakfast include lean protein with complex carbohydrates and healthy fats. Egg whites are a great example for proteins and steel-cut oats are also great for complex carbohydrates.

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-Hot peppers: Capsaicin is a chemical found in jalapenos and cayenne peppers, this chemical increases heart rates and improves metabolism.

-Good fats: Avocados and olive oil are excellent sources of healthy monounsaturated fats.

- Low-fat dairy products: Calcium triggers metabolism. Yogurt and skim milk are full of complex carbohydrates, which boosts metabolism, this in turn keeps insulin levels low after a meal. High insulin levels indicate the body to keep holding onto the fat in your body.

-Berries: Blueberries have the most antioxidants. Berries are also a great source of fiber.

-Green vegetables: Green vegetables are great because they are low in calories and high fiber. Asparagus is one of the best vegetables to eat because it flushes out the body’s system and reduces water retention.

-Grapefruit: They are full of pectin which helps to break down body fat.

-Tea: Tea helps to burn calories. Green tea is the best tea to drink because it has EGCG which is a chemical that causes the brain and nervous system to run more quickly which helps to burn more calories. Black teas and white teas are also healthy for you but be sure to avoid processed bottled teas.

-Whole grains: They are a great source of fiber as well as complex carbohydrates.

-Nuts: Nuts contain fiber, protein, and healthy fats that help keep you full. Peanut butter is also good for you because it’s filled with Niacin which helps to prevent bloating.

-Coffee: Coffee with caffeine increases heart rates and assists in burning more calories. Although good for you, the coffee you drink should have low fat milk and have very little sweeteners.

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