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Local is Not Always Best | How to Eat Healthy

Beware when restaurants claim that they serve local food. Ask more questions. I am a huge fan of the RIGHT local.

Marcus Guiliano is the chef & owner of Aroma Thyme Bistro located in the bountiful Hudson Valley of New York. Chef Guiliano has been an advocate for over 10 years on healthy, sustainable, local & real food. He found his mission in cooking when he reversed over a handful of medical conditions including 28 years of asthma. For more information visit http://www.chefonamission.com.

Aroma Thyme is know for their "stealth health"(Zagat). The Bistro has an award-winning wine list from Wine Spectator Magazine and over 200 beers. Aroma Thyme is certified green by The Green Restaurant Association.
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Benefits of Maca

Maca, is an herbaceous biennial plant or annual plant (some sources say a perennial plant) native to the high Andes of Peru and Bolivia. It is grown for its fleshy hypocotyl (actually a fused hypocotyl and taproot), which is used as a root vegetable and a medicinal herb. Its Spanish and Quechua names include maca-maca, maino, ayak chichira, and ayak willku.

maca

Maca is traditionally grown at altitudes of approximately 8,000-14,500 ft (2,400-4,400 metres) elevation.It grows well only in cold climates with relatively poor agricultural soils, habitats where few other crops can be grown. Like many cruciferous root vegetables, maca can exhaust soils that are not well tended. Nearly all maca cultivation in Peru is carried out organically, as there are few pests naturally occurring at such high altitudes, and maca itself is seldom attacked. Maca is sometimes interplanted with potatoes, as it is known to maca farmers that the plant itself naturally repels most root crop pests. Maca croplands are fertilized mainly with sheep and alpaca manure, and are often rested for a period of years to rebuild nutrients in the soils. 8 to 10 months elapse between sowing and maturity for harvest. The yield for a cultivated hectare is approximately 5 tons.[citation needed] Maca is typically dried for further processing, which yields about 1.5 tons total. Although maca has been cultivated outside the Andes, it is not yet clear whether it develops the same active constituents or potency. Hypocotyls grown from Peruvian seeds form with difficulty at low elevations, in greenhouses or in warm climates.

For approximately 2,000 years, maca has been an important traditional food and medicinal plant in its limited growing region, where it is well-known and celebrated. It is regarded as a highly nutritious, energy-imbuing food, and as a medicine that enhances strength, endurance and also acts as an aphrodisiac. During Spanish colonization maca was used as currency.

Maca is consumed as food for humans and livestock, suggesting any risk from consumption is rather minimal. It is considered safe to eat as any other vegetable food. However, maca does contain glucosinolates, which can cause goiters when high consumption is combined with a diet low in iodine. This being said, darker colored maca roots (red, purple, black) contain significant amounts of natural iodine, a 10-gram serving of dried maca generally containing 52 µg of iodine.Though this is common in other foods with high levels of glucosinolate, it is uncertain if maca consumption can cause or worsen a goiter.Maca has been shown to reduce enlarged prostate glands in rats.

Small-scale clinical trials performed in men have shown that maca extracts can heighten libido and improve semen quality,A small double-blind, randomized, parallel group dose-finding pilot study has shown that Maca root may alleviate SSRI-induced sexual dysfunction.Maca does not affect sex hormone levels in humans, and has not been shown to act on hormones directly. It has been presumed that maca's hormone-normalizing effects may be due to the root's unique nutritional profile, which provides optimum levels of nutrients utilized by the body's endocrine system. In addition, maca has been shown to increase mating behavior in male mice and rats. A recent review states "Randomized clinical trials have shown that maca has favorable effects on energy and mood, may decrease anxiety and improve sexual desire. Maca has also been shown to improve sperm production, sperm motility, and semen volume."

Maca Root is highly nutritious. It is rich in essential nutrients (especially iodine, iron, calcium, selenium and magnesium), essential fatty acids, fiber, sugars, protein, amino acids, vitamins and carbohydrates.

The herb’s rich iron content means that is considered beneficial to people suffering with anaemia. The immune system can be boosted and strengthened by Maca because of its phytochemical contents and so helps the body fight off harmful or foreign substances that may try to damage it. Serious invasive infection can be combated by the glucosinolates found in Maca Root according to current studies.

During stressful situations or times that demand strenuous and demanding activities, Maca is thought to be an adaptogen or agent which balances and normalizes bodily functions and systems helping the body to adapt and restore it to an overall sense of well being.

Benefits of Shilajit

Shilajit, also known as shilajit, silajit, mumijo, and momia, is a thick, sticky tar-like substance with a colour ranging from white to dark brown (the latter is more common), sometimes found in Caucasus Mountains, Altai mountains and Tibet mountains.

It is used in Ayurveda, the traditional Indian system of medicine. The composition of Shilajit has been investigated numerous times in both India and the former USSR, and depends on the location where it is found. It has been reported to contain at least 85 minerals in Ionic form, including triterpenes and aromatic carboxylic acid, as well as humic acid and fulvic acid. A similar substance from the Caucasus Mountains, and Altai mountains is called Mumijo (Russian).

Shilajit commonly called, as shilajitu in ayurvedic terms is a kind of resins that oozes out from Himalayan Mountains due to heating effect of sun in summers. It is pale brown to blackish brown in colour. This resin is soft in texture, slimy to touch, pure and heavy. It is soluble in water. Others names by which shilajit is famous are asphaltum, mineral pitch, and girij.Shilajit is an end product of plant matter that has decomposed centuries ago and got dumped in mountains and due to pressure, got preserved in mountains. Shilajit is found in Himalayan region especially in Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet and kumaon area in India.

Shilajitu is considered has ushan virya i.e. it possess hot potency, which makes it, fight against the ailments caused by vata disorder. It possesses katu, tickt and kashaya rasa and possesses laghu (light) and ruksh (dry) properties, which helps it in acting the way it works. Due to presence of these properties shilajit acts as vata and kapha suppressant, it also helps in moderating pitta dosha. Shilajit is said to contain many biochemical's, mainly fulvic acid but humic acid, uronic acids, hippuric acid, benzopyrones, phenolic glycosides and amino acid are also present. Shilajit should never be taken in raw form, first it is purified and then used.

Shilajit is widely used in preparation of ayurvedic medicines and is regarded as one of the most important ingredient in ayurvedic system of medicine. It works as a powerful anti oxidant thereby delaying aging.

Shilajit has been indicated in number of diseases as mentioned below: -

Due to ushan virya in potency shilajitu is said to have properties that suppresses pain, as it acts directly on vata thereby helping out in suppressing it, as it is the cause of initiation of pain.A very good remedy in arthritic conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout and other joint related problems and back pain.Has a very good pain relieving effect in any kind of injury and muscular pain.Due to similar property mentioned above shilajit is said to work as anti-inflammatory substance. It works very similar to as the working of betamethasone a glucocortocoid. Shilajit is considered as an agent which helps in strengthening our nervous system there by very helpful in nervous disorders like paralysis, hemiplegia etc.Shilajit is considered as drug of choice in disorders like depression, mental stress, epilepsy and mental fatigue.

Shilajit helps in promoting intelligence level and also works in promoting mental concentration thereby enhancing the learning skills.Wonderful results have been seen in abdominal disorders like pain, gastritis, indigestion and constipation. Good results have been seen in piles and fistula related problems.

It helps liver to work normally therefore helps in proper secretion of all the juices and enzymes important for proper metabolism in body. It helps in purifying blood due to its anti microbial action. Another use of shilajit is that it works against any microorganism hence has an anti microbial action therefore helps in relieving body from any kind of foreign invasion.

Helps in building body's natural immunity thereby useful in providing natural strength to the body.Shilajit is also effective in controlling blood pressure levels by bringing it to normal levels. Works as a kapha suppressant therefore helps in countering cough and helps in releasing sputum from the respiratory tract. It has also been found effective in asthmatic condition.

Very important herb in ayurvedic system of medicine, which helps in increasing strength and endurance power in men. It works as an aphrodisiac agent thereby helps in increasing sperm count and also helps in bettering the quality of sperms. It also helps in regulating sex hormones for proper functioning. It has been regarded as Indian viagra as it is very helpful in enhancing sexual powers.Shilajit is well used in treating diabetes cases, as it is very helpful in metabolizing glucose in blood stream.It is strongly recommended in renal calculi cases, as it is very effecting in crushing calculi due to its tickt rasa property. It is also beneficial in enhancing proper functioning of kidneys.Good results have also been seen in infection in urinary tract and helps in relieving from symptoms like dysurea and burning micturation.

Excellent results have been discovered when shilajit is applied in medo roga (obesity). It possesses this property because of its laghu (light) and ruksh (dry) properties. It helps in scrapping away of extra fat accumulated in body thus helps in providing slim and healthy looks to the body.Shilajit is highly recommended in patients who are weak or have been recovering from prolonged illness or from any surgery.Shilajit helps in supplementing the minerals (like phosphorus, calcium and magnesium) and vitamin deficiency in body

How to Eat Healthy | Moderation Kills

Here is a different view on moderation.

Marcus Guiliano is the chef & owner of Aroma Thyme Bistro located in the bountiful Hudson Valley of New York. Chef Guiliano has been an advocate for over 10 years on healthy, sustainable, local & real food. He found his mission in cooking when he reversed over a handful of medical conditions including 28 years of asthma. For more information visit http://www.chefonamission.com.

Aroma Thyme is know for their "stealth health"(Zagat). The Bistro has an award-winning wine list from Wine Spectator Magazine and over 200 beers. Aroma Thyme is certified green by The Green Restaurant Association.
Support Hudson Valley Restaurants.

Contact me
http://itsmyurls.com/healthychef

My Central Channel:
http://www.MarcusG.tv

My facebook
http://www.facebook.com/AromaThymeBistro

Twitter for my restaurant:
http://twitter.com/Aroma_Thyme

My personal Twitter:
http://twitter.com/healthychefdude

My Restaurant website:
http://www.aromathymebistro.com/

How Much Do American's Spend on Food vs Other Countries

We spend the least of any other country on food.  So there is no excuse for being cheap on high quality food.  Other countries spend much more.  If Americans changed their mindset about food we could reduce our health care by millions and maybe billions of dollars.  But with gov't subsidies and cheap manipulated food it's a challenge.  Americans just wan to save money short term.  But we are first ones to buy the new iPhone, designer jeans and expensive cars.  And in exchange we neglect out bodies, which should be the most important.  Then off to the doctor for a quick fix with drugs and side effects.  I can go on and on with the problem here.  For now here are the hard numbers of how lucky we are.  Or really how cheap we are.

Country
2010
United States
6.4%
Algeria
43.7%
Australia
10.7%
Austria
11.1%
Azerbaijan
45.3%
Belarus
42.1%
Belgium
12.7%
Bolivia
28.0%
Brazil
24.8%
Bulgaria
21.3%
Canada
9.8%
Chile
23.2%
China
22.3%
Colombia
18.8%
Croatia
23.2%
Czech Republic
16.0%
Ecuador
17.8%
Egypt
38.0%
Estonia
20.3%
Finland
12.5%
France
13.2%
Germany
11.0%
Hong Kong
12.1%
Hungary
17.9%
Indonesia
32.2%
Ireland
10.2%
Israel
17.6%
Italy
14.8%
Japan
14.8%
Jordan
40.6%
Kazakhstan
35.9%
Kuwait
14.5%
Latvia
17.5%
Lithuania
21.7%
Malaysia
13.9%
Mexico
22.7%
Morocco
40.5%
Netherlands
11.6%
New Zealand
15.0%
Nigeria
39.8%
Norway
13.4%
Pakistan
41.9%
Peru
28.9%
Philippines
36.4%
Poland
20.2%
Portugal
15.6%
Romania
29.7%
Russia
29.0%
Saudi Arabia
23.7%
Singapore
7.5%
Slovakia
17.9%
Slovenia
14.9%
South Africa
19.6%
Spain
13.1%
Sweden
12.6%
Switzerland
10.3%
Taiwan
23.9%
Thailand
25.0%
Tunisia
35.6%
Turkey
21.4%
Turkmenistan
25.8%
Ukraine
41.7%
United Arab Emirates
14.5%
United Kingdom
9.7%
Venezuela
28.9%
Vietnam
38.0%

Who Owns Who in Organic Companies | Who Owns Your Favorite Organic Brand

Who Owns Who in the Organic World

Hershey Foods:
Dogoda

Cadbury:
Green & Black's

M&M Mars:
Seeds of Change

ConAgra:
Alexla Foods, Lightlife

General Mills:
LaraBar, Cascadian Farm, Mulr Glen

Kellogs:
Beer Naked, Wholesome and Hearty, Kashi, Morningstar Farms/ Natural Touch

Pepsi:
Naked Juice

Coca-Cola:
Honest Tea, Odwalla

Nestle:
Tribe Mediterranean Foods

Dean:
Alta Dena

Kraft:
Boca Foods, Back to Nature

Heinz: Hain
Earth's Best, Nile Spice, Spectrum Organics, DeBole's Garden of Earth, ArrowHead Mills, Bread Shop, Health Valley, Casbah, Imagine/Rice Dream/Soy Dream, Celestial Seasonings, Westbrae, Bearltos, Westsoy,  LittleBear, Tofutown, Sunspire, Maranatha, SharlAnn's, Mountain sun, Walnut Acres, Millina's Finest, Frutti dl Bosco.

Major Independent Organic Companies

Alvardo Street
Amy’s Kitchen
Applegate Farms
Bob’s RedMill
Cedarlane
Cliff Bar
Eden Foods
Equal Exchange
Frontier
Lundberg Family Farms
Nature’s Path
Organic Valley
Pacific Natural Foods
Sno Pac
Springfield Creamery
Traditional Medicinals
Turtle Mountain
Yogi Tea
   

Different Sugars. Picking the Best Sugar | Alternative Sweeteners | healthier Sweeteners

Marcus Guiliano is the chef & owner of Aroma Thyme Bistro located in the bountiful Hudson Valley of New York. Chef Guiliano has been an advocate for over 10 years on healthy, sustainable, local & real food. He found his mission in cooking when he reversed over a handful of medical conditions including 28 years of asthma. For more information visit http://www.chefonamission.com.
Aroma Thyme is know for their "stealth health"(Zagat). The Bistro has an award-winning wine list from Wine Spectator Magazine and over 200 beers. Aroma Thyme is certified green by The Green Restaurant Association.
Support Hudson Valley Restaurants.

Contact me
http://itsmyurls.com/healthychef

My Central Channel:
http://www.MarcusG.tv

My facebook
http://www.facebook.com/AromaThymeBistro

Twitter for my restaurant:
http://twitter.com/Aroma_Thyme

My personal Twitter:
http://twitter.com/healthychefdude

My Restaurant website:
http://www.aromathymebistro.com/

My restaurant YouTube channel:
http://www.youtube.com/user/AromaThyme

My wine & beer YouTube channel:
http://www.youtube.com/user/chefhbeer

Why Not to Eat Hot Food | Healthy Eating

Marcus Guiliano is the chef & owner of Aroma Thyme Bistro located in the bountiful Hudson Valley of New York. Chef Guiliano has been an advocate for over 10 years on healthy, sustainable, local & real food. He found his mission in cooking when he reversed over a handful of medical conditions including 28 years of asthma. For more information visit http://www.chefonamission.com. Aroma Thyme is know for their "stealth health"(Zagat). The Bistro has an award-winning wine list from Wine Spectator Magazine and over 200 beers. Aroma Thyme is certified green by The Green Restaurant Association. Support Hudson Valley Restaurants. Contact me http://itsmyurls.com/healthychef My Central Channel: http://www.MarcusG.tv My facebook http://www.facebook.com/AromaThymeBistro Twitter for my restaurant: http://twitter.com/Aroma_Thyme My personal Twitter: http://twitter.com/healthychefdude My Restaurant website: http://www.aromathymebistro.com/ My restaurant YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/AromaThyme