These pops are very simple to put together since you just pour the mix right out of the blender into your molds of choice. Cucumbers are full of water and fiber which are essential for hydration and good digestion. That sure beats the sugar-sweetened artificially colored versions of this summer treat! Makes eight 4 ounce popsicles.
We’ve been honored to have Alexis DeJoria on the site before. Not only is she a premiere racecar driver, but she is also one of the fittest! We were lucky that she took the time to answer a few questions to let us know about her exercise and nutrition system during her crazy-busy lifestyle! On-the-go tips from someone literally always on the go. Check out this quick Alexis DeJoria interview!
Garlic is pretty friggin delicious but it also has numerous health benefits minus warding off vampires. Check out our guest author’s take on the 12 amazing health benefits of garlic and how simply adding it to your diet can help you reap the rewards!
Garlic tastes good and it is one of those things that you add to food to ramp up the flavor. Garlic has long been used for its medicinal benefits too. Modern science has actually confirmed many of the medicinal benefits of garlic.
In some ways adding garlic to your food can be like a supplement to dental insurance – it helps improve our health! Check out these health benefits of garlic below:
Garlic contains a compound called allicin. Allicin has potent medicinal properties. Allicin enters the body through the digestive tract and travels all over the body.
Allicin is also what is responsible for the strong odor garlic has. As allicin decomposes in our digestive tract it creates a massive and efficient antioxidant effect that can improve our health in multiple ways!
Garlic is highly nutritious, but it is extremely low in calories.
A one ounce serving of garlic contains 23% of the RDA of Manganese, 17% of the RDA of Vitamin B6, 15% of the RDA of Vitamin C, 6% of the RDA of Selenium and it contains 1 gram of fiber.
It also has a decent amount of calcium, copper, potassium, phosphorus, iron, and Vitamin B1.
When you take garlic as a supplement is known to boost the immune system. Studies have shown that garlic supplementation reduced the number of colds by 63 percent.
It also reduced the average length of cold symptoms significantly. Bottom line, taking garlic as a supplement can help prevent and reduce the severity of the flu and the common cold.
4. Lower Blood PressureStudies have shown that garlic supplementation has a significant impact in reducing blood pressure in patients with high blood pressure. In fact, in some cases, it worked just as effectively as the drugs given for the condition.
Supplementation must be high to work…
Garlic contains an antioxidant that supports the body’s protective mechanisms against oxidative damage. High doses of supplementation increase the antioxidant enzymes in humans. It has also been shown that it can significantly reduce oxidative stress in people with high blood pressure.
Because it reduces cholesterol and blood pressure along with its antioxidant properties it may help prevent common brain diseases like Alzheimer’s and dementia.
It would be impossible to prove any effects garlic may have on longevity in humans. That being said, given its beneficial effects on things like blood pressure it makes sense that eating garlic can help you live longer.
It also fights infectious disease which is a common cause of death in the elderly.
In ancient cultures garlic was used as a performance enhancing substance.
It was also used to reduce fatigue and enhance the work capacity of laborers. It was given to Olympic athletes in ancient Greece. Few human studies have been done to show the performance-enhancing effects of garlic, but animal studies show that it helps with exercise performance.
Studies have also shown that it helps exercise-induced fatigue.
In high doses, the sulfur compounds in garlic have shown that they protect against organ damage from heavy metal toxicity. In one study, garlic showed that it significantly reduced lead toxicity and it also reduced the symptoms of lead toxicity.
In fact, three doses of garlic daily outperformed the drug normally given for symptom reduction.
No human trials have studied the effects of garlic on bone health, but animal studies have shown some promise. A study in rodents showed that garlic can minimize bone loss by increasing estrogen in females.
Another study showed that a daily dose of garlic significantly decreased a marker for estrogen deficiency. This means that garlic may have a promising effect on bone health in women.
Garlic has also been shown it has a beneficial effect on osteoarthritis.
Garlic has anti-inflammatory properties. Studies have identified four sulphuric compounds in garlic that help cut inflammation. It may even help skin inflammation from conditions like psoriasis.
Try rubbing garlic directly on skin irritations to reap its anti-inflammatory benefits.
Garlic has anti-bacterial properties. Those properties may help kill bacteria in food that cause food poisoning like E.Coli. One study showed that garlic was an effective treatment for Campylobacter.
Okay, so it is not a health benefit, but it is important. Garlic complements almost any dish (in powder or clove form) with its strong flavor-boosting an otherwise bland recipe.
Got a Hellacious week coming up? Like one, you’ve been dreading? Use these 4 strategies to help you destress and go into the week with a calm, clear mind ready to do battle! Because every week seems to be pretty stressful, I think we are going to do these every day! 😉
We at the DIY Nation believe that it’s all about exercising when and where you feel most comfortable and to some that isn’t the gym. Some people love it and some people don’t – just like anything in life. If you want to quit the gym but have no other options, check out these choices to help ensure you stay in tip-top shape!
If you are snacking during the day you want it to be something that will keep your energy high and your blood sugar steady. These snack bars do that, plus you’ll get omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin A, calcium, and lauric acid from the coconut which increases the good cholesterol-HDL. Makes 12 snack bars.
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A simplistic approach to creating a fitness plan that gets results and cuts through the complicated crap out there!
Since our at-home fitness, food, and lifestyle credibility has started to explode the past year, we constantly get this question from prospective clients and regular users (I’m talking 70+ emails),
“How can I create a fitness plan without breaking the bank or taking a Ph.D. to understand?”
I get this via email more than you’d think, and honestly, I tell them and walk them through the process I’m going to tell you now and give you an exclusive deal below!
This quick-cooking dinner is a light, fresh choice for weeknights or healthy entertaining on the weekend – these tilapia tacos are the ticket! [Editor’s Note: Got to love quick, healthy dinners that come together in minutes especially in our fast-paced world!] Remember, most corn tortillas are gluten-free but check labels to be sure if you’re avoiding gluten. Makes 4 servings.
We are really excited about this highly actionable article from Muscle and Strength contributor Demmy James. This nutrition piece breaks down how you can make easy, small food swaps in order to help save yourself from eating 500+ calories a day! That can add up fast and is some great DIY advice!
Alright, we are back with some awesome, off-beat fitness tips from the top experts in fitness, nutrition, physiology, and even psychology – Part I was awesome with our first 15 experts! For Part II, we have 17 top experts lined up to dish out their best advice that might not be “mainstream” yet and even some that are simply too important not to mention! From fitness to nutrition to just living the DIY lifestyle, you’ll find some interesting tips from these experts below!
So without my usual verbose chatter, we are going to dive right into some of the best off-beat or secret fitness tips that you might not find anywhere else! Oh yeah, one more thing – want awesome content like this emailed to you? Get it here!
