Treating constipation the natural way

Diagram to help understand how the bowel works

Constipation affects 27% of Adults, most of them are Women.  Most people today just want to pop a pill in order to make life easier.

Irritable Bowel syndrome IBS is a gastrointestinal disorder that comes with chronic abdominal pain and decreased bowel movements - constipation is caused by medication, health conditions and diet and lifestyle choices.

Foods to help constipation

Here are a few natural suggestions to help with constipation:-

• Fiber - For both constipation and IBS, dietary fiber is the first line of intervention for symptom relief. But the usual causes of slow bowels lie a little deeper in nutritional deficiencies, dysbiosis (fungus or bad bacteria overgrowth), dehydration, and food sensitivities. 

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• Vitamin C - One symptom of vitamin C deficiency is constipation. Taking vitamin C in amounts just below bowel tolerance (gas, bloating or diarrhea) can definitely improve bowel movements and regularity. Start slow with 4,000 mg spread throughout the day and every four days add another 1,000 mg to the regimen. When you reach bowel tolerance and stools loosen up, back off a little if they get too loose or maintain the dose that works for you.

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• Probiotics - When the wrong bacteria or fungi gain control of the bowels, they slow things down to ferment foods just how they like them. A high potency probiotic can help change that. Alternate through probiotic brands to keep the bad guys from mustering a counter-defense. 

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• Dehydration - Without enough fluids to move things through the intestinal tract, the faeces becomes hard and digestion slows way down. Drinking a large glass of water uponwaking improves bowel movements in most cases. Drinking a large glass of water every two hours of the day can also alleviate IBS symptoms. 

• Food sensitivities - A big symptom of food sensitivity is constipation. Studies show that milk can cause constipation and a more recent study also implicates gluten. Constipation is more likely to occur in children fed gluten at six months or earlier - bringing a 35 percent increased risk of constipation.

Is your tongue and brain fooled by food??

Real food doesn't have to be expensive

Our Kitchen has been hijacked by the food industry.  How many times per week do you eat out? How many times per week do you get a ready meal instead of cooking from scratch???

Our tongue can be fooled, and your brain can become addicted to a combination of fat, salt, sugar pumped into our foods. Unfortunately our biochemistry can not handle these foods, this is why so many people are overweight or obese.

People are now becoming more exposed to either pre-diabetes or diabetes, In the next decade the amount of teenagers at risk of the condition will increase. Even more shocking is approximately 37% of normal teenagers are at risk of cardiovascular factors ie - high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high blood sugar.
The food industry is making our future generation sick.

We are being brainwashed into thinking that cooking real food costs too much, is too hard and takes too long.  We are going to see our Doctors for silly illnesses because we are becoming sick, fat and sluggish.

This is where we need to take a step back in time, we need to go back 50 - 60 years when people would have a home cooked meal (meat and 2 veg) it really doesn't have to be expensive. Using wholemeal flours,  breads, grains, rice and pasta.  Fresh fruit, vegetables chicken and poultry.

Supplements are also a good way of getting the nutrients that you need, just to keep our energy levels up so that the quick sugar fix doesn't hit us over and over again.

Wouldn't it be nice to sit around the table again as a family and talk.

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How to lower blood pressure

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High Blood Pressure is a very serious condition, it can lead to heart disease and an increase in strokes.
Now for the good news,  if you control your diet, take exercise and try to reduce stress then this can all help to reduce high blood pressure.

A you on a high grain, low fat regime, if you are then the nutritional combination can lead to hypertension which is not good for you.
A report published in 1998 showed that nearly two thirds of people tested who were insulin resistant also had high blood pressure.
Insulin resistance is directly attritubable to a high sugar,high grain diet, especially if accompanied by inadequate exercise.
Chances are that if you have hypertension, you also have a poorly controlled blood sugar level, as these two go hand in hand. As your blood sugar levels evaluate so does your blood pressure.

The first thing to do is to remove Fructose from your diet, until your blood sugar levels and weight have normalized.
Eating sugars, breads, grains, pasta, potatoes or rice - Will increase your insulin levels therefore blood pressure levels will remain elevated.
Fructose breaks down into a variety of waste products that are bad for your body, one being uric acid. Uric acid drives up your blood pressure by inhibiting the nitric oxide in your blood vessels. Nitric oxide helps your vessels maintain their elasticity, so nitric oxide suppression leads to increases in blood pressure. In fact, 17 out of 17 studies demonstrate that elevated uric acid levels lead to hypertension. 

Additional Dietary Considerations

1. Normalize Your Omega 6:3 Ratio

Both omega-3 and omega-6 fats are essential for your health. Most people, however, are getting too much omega-6 in their diet and far too little omega-3. Consuming omega-3 fats is one of the best ways to re-sensitize your insulin receptors if you suffer from insulin resistance. 

Omega-6 fats are found in processed vegetable old, such as corn, soy, canola, safflower and sunflower oil. If you're consuming a lot of these oils, you'll want to avoid or limit them.

Omega-3 fats are typically found in flaxseed oil, walnut oil and fish, with fish being by far the best source. Unfortunately, most fresh fish today contains dangerously high levels of mercury. Your best bet is to find a safe source of fish, or if this proves too difficult, supplement with a high quality krill oil, which has been found to be 48 times more potent than fish oil.

2. Eliminate Caffeine

The connection between caffeine consumption and high blood pressure is not well understood, but there is ample evidence to indicate that if you have hypertension, coffee and other caffeinated drinks and foods can ex­acerbate your condition. Caffeine is a drug, and while it's entirely legal and widely consumed, it can have a powerful affect on your individual physiology. If you want to eliminate caffeine from your diet, try to do it gradually over a period of days or even weeks in order to avoid withdrawal symptoms like headaches.

3. Consume Fermented Foods

Differences in gut flora from one person to another appears to have a large effect on whether or not you develop heart disease. If your gut flora is not healthy, your risk is much greater for heart disease, as well as many other chronic health problems. The best way to optimize your gut flora is by including some naturally fermented foods in your diet, such as sauerkraut and other fermented vegetables, yogurt, kefir, and natto. An additional benefit of fermented foods is that some of them are excellent sources of vitamin K2, which is important for preventing arterial plaque buildup and heart disease.

Exercise!

Physical activity is by far one of the most potent "drugs" there is, and its side effects are exactly the kinds you want to experience.Most comprehensive exercise regimens will produce long-term benefits in people with high blood pressure. Nearly every program should incorporate anaerobic sprint or burst-type exercises one to three times a week, as these have been shown to be even more effective than aerobic exercises at reducing your risk of dying from a heart attack.

If you are insulin resistant, you'll definitely want to include weight training in your exercise program. When you work individual muscle groups, you increase blood flow to those muscles. Good blood flow will increase your insulin sensitivity. Depending on your physical condition when you embark on your exercise program, you may need to consult with a health care professional for help increasing to the intensity required to lower your insulin level. 

Control Your Stress

One in three Adults have high blood pressure (hypertension), and just as many, if not more, battle emotional and mental stress on a day-to-day basis. 

As reported by ABC World News in 2010, one cardiologist believes the connection between stress and hypertension is undeniable, yet still does not receive the emphasis it deserves. 

My preferred method is the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), an easy to learn, easy to use technique for releasing negative emotions. EFT combines visualization with calm, relaxed breathing, while employing gentle tapping to 'reprogram' deeply seated emotional patterns.

Optimize Your Vitamin D Levels

The farther you live from the equator, the higher your risk of developing high blood pressure. And did you know that blood pressure is typically higher in winter months than in summer?
 Sunlight actually affects blood pressure in several ways:

• Sun exposure causes your body to produce vitamin D. Lack of sunlight reduces your vitamin D stores and increases parathyroid hormone production, which increases blood pressure.
• Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to insulin resistance (IR) and Syndrome X (also known as Metabolic Syndrome), a group of health problems that can include IR, elevated cholesterol and triglyceride levels, obesity, and high blood pressure.
• Vitamin D is also a negative inhibitor of your body's renin-angiotensin system (RAS), which regulates blood pressure. If you're vitamin D deficient, it can cause inappropriate activation of your RAS, which may lead to hypertension.
• Additionally, exposure to UV rays is thought to cause the release of endorphins, chemicals in your brain that produce feelings of euphoria and pain relief. Endorphins naturally relieve stress, and stress management is an important factor in resolving hypertension.

Note: Please do NOT let your doctor give you a "prescription" vitamin D. That is vitamin D2, which is synthetic, and not nearly as beneficial as the real vitamin D, which is D3 (cholecalciferol).

Supplements and Other Alternatives

Although certain supplements may be helpful, it's important to understand they should never be used as a substitute for basic lifestyle choices that treat the real cause of the problem. Using only supplements without modifying your lifestyle is an allopathic approach not very different from using drugs. In most instances, it is not likely to be effective. Once you have made some beneficial changes to your lifestyle, you can then consider some of the following supplements as a way to further enhance your health:

• Calcium and magnesium. Daily calcium and magnesium supplementation can be useful in lowering blood pressure, especially if yours is on the high end of high. However, if you avoid sugars and grains and eat for your Nutritional Type™ (see above), it's unlikely additional calcium or magnesium supplements will be necessary.
• Vitamins C and E. Studies indicate that these vitamins can be helpful in lowering your blood pressure. Ideally, you'll want to get the right amount of both these nutrients through diet alone. If you decide you need a supplement, make sure to take a natural (not synthetic) form of vitamin E. You can tell what you're buying by carefully reading the label. Natural vitamin E is always listed as the 'd-' form (d-alpha-tocopherol, d-beta-tocopherol, etc.) Synthetic vitamin E is listed as 'dl-' forms.
• Olive leaf extract. In one 2008 study, supplementing with 1,000 mg of olive leaf extract daily for eight weeks caused a significant dip in both blood pressure and LDL ("bad cholesterol") in people with borderline hypertension. If you want to incorporate olive leaf extract as a natural adjunct to a nutritionally sound diet, you should look for fresh leaf liquid extracts for maximum synergistic potency. You can also prepare your own olive leaf tea by placing a large teaspoon of dried olive leaves in a tea ball or herb sack. Place it in about two quarts of boiling water and let it steep for three to 10 minutes. The tea should be a medium amber color when done.
• Quick tricks. Increasing nitric monoxide in your blood can open constricted blood vessels and lower blood pressure. Methods of increasing the compound include taking a warm bath, breathing in and out through one nostril (close off the other nostril and your mouth), and eating bitter melon, rich in amino acids and vitamin C.

High blood pressure is an epidemic and like obesity, your best treatment is to evaluate your lifestyle and make the necessary adjustments. In the case of high blood pressure, lifestyle changes -- with particular emphasis on normalizing your insulin levels -- can put you on the road to a drug-free, all natural return to optimal health.

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Top 10 food additives to avoid

This is a great site that I found and think that you should all read this.


Food additives have been used for centuries to enhance the appearance and flavor of food and prolong shelf life. But do these food additives really “add” any value to your food?

Food additives find their way into our foods to help ease processing, packaging and storage. But how do we know what food additives is in that box of macaroni and cheese and why does it have such a long shelf life? 

A typical American household spends about 90 percent of their food budget on processed foods, and are in doing so exposed to a plethora of artificial food additives, many of which can cause dire consequences to your health.

Some food additives are worse than others. Here’s a list of the top food additives to avoid:

1. Artificial Sweeteners

Aspartame, (E951) more popularly known as Nutrasweet and Equal, is found in foods labeled "diet" or "sugar free". Aspartame is believed to be carcinogenic and accounts for more reports of adverse reactions than all other foods and food additives combined. Aspartame is not your friend. Aspartame is a neurotoxin and carcinogen. Known to erode intelligence and affect short-term memory, the components of this toxic sweetener may lead to a wide variety of ailments including brain tumor, diseases like lymphoma, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue, emotional disorders like depression and anxiety attacks, dizziness, headaches, nausea, mental confusion, migraines and seizures. Acesulfame-K, a relatively new artificial sweetener found in baking goods, gum and gelatin, has not been thoroughly tested and has been linked to kidney tumors. Read more about the dangers of Aspartame here.

Found in: diet or sugar free sodas, diet coke, coke zero, jello (and over gelatins), desserts, sugar free gum, drink mixes, baking goods, table top sweeteners, cereal, breathmints, pudding, kool-aid, ice tea, chewable vitamins, toothpaste

2. High Fructose Corn Syrup

High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is a highly-refined artificial sweetener which has become the number one source of calories in America. It is found in almost all processed foods. HFCS packs on the pounds faster than any other ingredient, increases your LDL (“bad”) cholesterol levels, and contributes to the development of diabetes and tissue damage, among other harmful effects.

Found in: most processed foods, breads, candy, flavored yogurts, salad dressings, canned vegetables, cereals

3. Monosodium Glutamate (MSG / E621)

MSG is an amino acid used as a flavor enhancer in soups, salad dressings, chips, frozen entrees, and many restaurant foods. MSG is known as an excitotoxin, a substance which overexcites cells to the point of damage or death. Studies show that regular consumption of MSG may result in adverse side effects which include depression, disorientation, eye damage, fatigue, headaches, and obesity. MSG effects the neurological pathways of the brain and disengaged the "I'm full" function which explains the effects of weight gain.

Found in: Chinese food (Chinese Restaurant Syndrome ) many snacks, chips, cookies, seasonings, most Campbell Soup products, frozen dinners, lunch meats

4. Trans Fat

Trans fat is used to enhance and extend the shelf life of food products and is among the most dangerous substances that you can consume. Found in deep-fried fast foods and certain processed foods made with margarine or partially hydrogenated vegetable oils, trans fats are formed by a process called hydrogenation. Numerous studies show that trans fat increases LDL cholesterol levels while decreasing HDL (“good”) cholesterol, increases the risk of heart attacks, heart disease and strokes, and contributes to increased inflammation, diabetes and other health problems. Oils and fat are now forbidden on the Danish market if they contain trans fatty acids exceeding 2 per cent, a move that effectively bans partially hydrogenated oils.

Found in: margarine, chips and crackers, baked goods, fast foods

5. Common Food Dyes

Studies show that artificial colorings which are found in soda, fruit juices and salad dressings, may contribute to behavioral problems in children and lead to a significant reduction in IQ. Animal studies have linked other food colorings to cancer. Watch out for these ones:

Blue #1 and Blue #2 (E133)

Banned in Norway, Finland and France. May cause chromosomal damage

Found in: candy, cereal, soft drinks, sports drinks and pet foods

Red dye # 3 (also Red #40 – a more current dye) (E124)

Banned in 1990 after 8 years of debate from use in many foods and cosmetics. This dye continues to be on the market until supplies run out! Has been proven to cause thyroid cancer and chromosomal damage in laboratory animals, may also interfere with brain-nerve transmission

Found in: fruit cocktail, maraschino cherries, cherry pie mix, ice cream, candy, bakery products and more!

Yellow #6 (E110) and Yellow Tartrazine (E102)

Banned in Norway and Sweden. Increases the number of kidney and adrenal gland tumors in laboratory animals, may cause chromosomal damage.

Found in: American cheese, macaroni and cheese, candy and carbonated beverages, lemonade and more!

6. Sodium Sulfite (E221)

Preservative used in wine-making and other processed foods. According to the FDA, approximately one in 100 people is sensitive to sulfites in food. The majority of these individuals are asthmatic, suggesting a link between asthma and sulfites. Individuals who are sulfite sensitive may experience headaches, breathing problems, and rashes. In severe cases, sulfites can actually cause death by closing down the airway altogether, leading to cardiac arrest.

Found in: Wine and dried fruit 

7. Sodium Nitrate/Sodium Nitrite

Sodium nitrate (or sodium nitrite) is used as a preservative, coloring and flavoring in bacon, ham, hot dogs, luncheon meats, corned beef, smoked fish and other processed meats. This ingredient, which sounds harmless, is actually highly carcinogenic once it enters the human digestive system. There, it forms a variety of nitrosamine compounds that enter the bloodstream and wreak havoc with a number of internal organs: the liver and pancreas in particular. Sodium nitrite is widely regarded as a toxic ingredient, and the USDA actually tried to ban this additive in the 1970's but was vetoed by food manufacturers who complained they had no alternative for preserving packaged meat products. Why does the industry still use it? Simple: this chemical just happens to turn meats bright red. It's actually a color fixer, and it makes old, dead meats appear fresh and vibrant.

Found in: hotdogs, bacon, ham, luncheon meat, cured meats, corned beef, smoked fish or any other type of processed meat 

8. BHA and BHT (E320)

Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and butylated hydrozyttoluene (BHT) are preservatives found in cereals, chewing gum, potato chips, and vegetable oils. This common preservative keeps foods from changing color, changing flavor or becoming rancid. Effects the neurological system of the brain, alters behavior and has potential to cause cancer. BHA and BHT are oxidants which form cancer-causing reactive compounds in your body.

Found in: Potato chips, gum, cereal, frozen sausages, enriched rice, lard, shortening, candy, jello

9. Sulfur Dioxide (E220)

Sulfur additives are toxic and in the United States of America, the Federal Drugs Administration have prohibited their use on raw fruit and vegetables. Adverse reactions include: bronchial problems particularly in those prone to asthma, hypotension (low blood pressure), flushing tingling sensations or anaphylactic shock. It also destroys vitamins B1 and E. Not recommended for consumption by children. The International Labour Organization says to avoid E220 if you suffer from conjunctivitis, bronchitis, emphysema, bronchial asthma, or cardiovascular disease.

Found in: beer, soft drinks, dried fruit, juices, cordials, wine, vinegar, and potato products.

10. Potassium Bromate

An additive used to increase volume in some white flour, breads, and rolls, potassium bromate is known to cause cancer in animals. Even small amounts in bread can create problems for humans. 

Found in: breads

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10 Snack ideas under 200 calories

Three square meals a day is all well and good, but we all sometimes need a little something in between — particularly when we live an active lifestyle. However, snacking can easily become a diet downfall rather than an energy boost, but it really does not have to be this way. That is why we've compiled 10 healthy snacking options, which you can use to fill that energy gap without piling on the calories!

Almonds are high in protein and fibre, as well as being low-GI, a good source of magnesium, and rich in vitamin E (an antioxidant). Dried apricots, on the other hand, are rich in carotenes — which may lower the risk of cancers of the throat and lungs — and provide you with potassium, iron, calcium, silicon, phosphorus, and vitamin C.

Interestingly, dried apricots have a far greater nutritional value than fresh ones because the nutrient content is so concentrated. Gram for gram, dried apricots have twelve times the iron, seven times the fibre and five times the vitamin A of fresh ones. The best way to eat this healthy snack is to impale the almonds in the apricots!
Six to eight apricots plus 20 to 25 almonds = approximately 250 calories.

Yogurt is low in fat, high in calcium, so as well as being a healthy snacks in its own right it is also good for your gut. A recent study also found that people who got their calcium from yogurt rather than other dairy sources lost more weight around the tummy area. Opt for low-fat, unflavoured varieties that contain probiotic bacteria, and add a touch of sweetness with honey. Honey has been shown to increase the blood’s level of protective antioxidants, and may also be a useful diet addition for people with high cholesterol. According to research, using honey instead of sugar or an artificial sweetener can reduce total cholesterol and triglyceride levels and increase HDL (or ‘good’) cholesterol.
One 120g (4oz) pot of yoghurt plus one tablespoon of honey = 140 calories.

By eating these you can put two ticks against your five-a-day fruit and veg target! Apples are high in pectin, a soluble fibre; contain quercetin — an antioxidant that can reduce damage caused by cholesterol; and have a high water content, which will help to keep your thirst satiated. Apples are also a good source of vitamin C. Pears are high in potassium and are also a good source of fibre and vitamin C. A study in 2003 found that women who consumed three apples or pears a day for three months lost more weight than women who had a similar calorie-controlled diet but did not have the fruit. How about that for a way to snack yourself to weight loss?
One apple and one pear = 125 calories.

While a fruit juice counts towards your all-important fruit and veg target, it doesn't offer any fibre at all. A smoothie, on the other hand, contains the pulp of the fruit and not just the juice, and provides you with fibre plus a whole array of vitamins and minerals. It also boosts hydration, of course — and research from Penn State University in the US found that liquid foods help you to feel full for longer, making you less likely to overeat later on. For maximum health benefits, choose a berry-rich flavour smoothie for the best healthy snack drink option.
One serving = 200 calories (on average — obviously it depends on the ingredients!).

Chocolate has an unnecessarily bad press in health terms. Yes, a nougat or sugar-filled milk chocolate bar the size of a brick isn't the best choice, but you can eat chocolate as a healthy snack option and part of a healthy, balanced diet. Dark chocolate containing at least 70 per cent cocoa solids is a good source of antioxidants — particularly flavonoids, which are the type that are found in green tea and red wine. And while chocolate is high in fat, it consists of saturated types — including stearic and palmitic acid — and oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat that is also found in olive oil. A number of studies have found that chocolate's main fat, stearic acid, has a neutral effect on the LDL (or ‘bad’) cholesterol. Dark chocolate has also been shown to reduce high blood pressure, and has twice the magnesium of and more iron than milk chocolate. Plus chocolate makes us feel good!
A 20g (0.7oz) bar or chunk = 100 calories.

A tasty, crunchy snack that’s perfect if you've got cold storage nearby. Hummus is best when you make it yourself using chickpeas — but if you don’t have time to do this, opt for the reduced fat variety, which will supply you with vitamin E, manganese, and disease-fighting garlic. Use raw veg — such as beta-carotene-rich carrot sticks and potassium-rich celery — to dip into the hummus, in order to boost your fibre intake.
50g (1.8oz) reduced fat hummus with veggie sticks = 125 calories.

This is the perfect combination of protein, fat, carbohydrate, and lots of fibre. While peanut butter is high in fat, it’s the unsaturated (or ‘good’) kind — and peanuts are a great source of the antioxidant vitamin E. Peanut butter is also rich in protein — so is an especially good option for vegetarians — and a good source of magnesium. Opt to spread the peanut butter on rye crispbreads — which are low in salt, high in fibre and have a low GI — so you won’t get an energy high followed by a crash. You would have to be nutty (or allergic) not to take advantage of this healthy snack option.
Two teaspoons of peanut butter on two rye crispbreads = 180 calories.

While seeds are high in fat, it is mostly unsaturated ‘healthy’ fat — and since they weigh so little, they are easy to eat on the move and therefore a very portable healthy snacking option. Seeds are also high in protein and a good source of phytosterols — plant compounds which are believed to reduce cholesterol and enhance immune function. In a US Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry report, sunflower seeds proved to be the best source of phytosterols — as well as being a good source of magnesium, iron, copper, manganese, and vitamin E. Pumpkin seeds contain cucurbitacins — a substance that appears to help prevent prostate enlargement — and are also a good source of zinc, magnesium, and manganese. Research also suggests pumpkin seeds might have anti-inflammatory properties that are useful in curbing the symptoms of arthritis. Add a handful of raisins to this mix and you’ll be upping your iron intake and potassium intake
A tablespoon each of pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and raisins = 240 calories.

If you're a cheese lover, you are probably only too aware of its high saturated fat content – which is particularly the case for the harder varieties. But it’s not all bad: hard cheese is a great source of calcium and phosphorus, and is one of the few good sources of vitamins B2 and B12 for non-meat eaters. Plus, if you buy stronger-tasting cheeses, you will only want to eat a little at a time. Eat with red grapes to up your fibre and fruit intake. Grapescontain polyphenols – antioxidants which are helpful to the heart – and ellagic acid, which is a cancer-fighting phytochemical, and that's got to be more than enough reason to tuck into this healthy snack.
A 30g piece of cheddar and a handful of grapes = 180 calories.

Avocado is something of a ‘superfood’, as it’s rich in vitamin E, high in monounsaturated fats and a good source of potassium – as well as vitamin B6, which aids the process of serotonin synethesis (a process that promotes good mood). Spread half a ‘medium ripe’ avocado on a slice of wholemeal toast to get a tasty, wholesome, low-GI snack containing a healthy dose of fibre. And if you like a spicy touch, sprinkle it with a dash of chilli sauce for a tasty spicy healthy snack.
Half an avocado on one slice of bread = 220 calories.

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness, hope this helps

Diagram of the Digestive system to try and help to understand more about the bowel.

April is bowel cancer awareness, this is the 4th most common cancer in the UK.

Did you know that Sir Bobby Moore lost his life to bowel cancer 20 years ago. Bobby Moore Fund is launching a new campaign to make Bobby proud.

Here are some helpful tips in which to try and prevent Bowel Cancer:-

STOP SMOKING - Regular, long term smokers will be more prone to bowel cancer than people that don't smoke.  Tobacco contains many toxins that are really bad for our health, and which can lead to so many cancers.

KEEP YOUR WEIGHT IN CHECK - Being overweight will increase the risk of cancer, so when stopping smoking try and keep your weight in check.

CUT DOWN ON THE ALCOHOL - Heavy drinking, or binge drinking is known now to increase the risk of Bowel cancer, so try to cut it down or out (if possible)

EXERCISE REGULARLY - By exercising 30 minutes everyday will help burn the calories, which will help weight maintenance. It is also very important as it will also help move food through the digestive system more quickly.

EAT HEALTHILY - Make sure that you eat plenty of dietary fibre, have lots of vegetables, seeds, whole grains, fruit and drink plenty of water...
There is a strong evidence of a  link with bowel cancer from eating red meat  and processed meat, so try and avoid it.
Poultry, Fish and Red meat substitute Quorn, Meat free
There is a also healthy Vitamins and Mineral supplements which can also help towards reducing the risk of bowel cancer...Please check that the supplements do not contain chemicals


Cancer cells are abnormal cells that have developed as a result of errors in the way normal cells in the body have reproduced, so that they become aggressive and start to spread to the surrounding tissues and even to other parts of the body.  Bowel cancer,, also known ascolorectal cancer or colon cancer,  is any cancer that affects the colon (large bowel) and rectum (back passage).It usually grows very slowly over a period of up to 10 years, before it starts to spread and affect other parts of the body

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