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I am loving this thread.

so much useful information here for all of us.

http://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/without-enough-vitamin-d-this-could-happen-to-your-body/ar-AAkxtTX?ocid=spartandhp



Being deficient in vitamin D can send your body out of balance.

Vitamin D deficiency — when the level of vitamin D in your body is too  low — can cause your bones to become thin, brittle or misshapen. The  role of vitamin D and insulin resistance, high blood pressure, and  immune function — and how these relate to heart disease and cancer — is  under investigation.



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Serotonin, the brain hormone associated with mood elevation, rises  with exposure to bright light and falls with decreased sun exposure. In 2006, scientists evaluated the effects of vitamin D on the mental health  of 80 elderly patients and found those with the lowest levels of  vitamin D were 11 times more prone to be depressed than those who  received healthy doses.

 

Excellent Article General. I found it very refreshing and informative. With all the types of Vitamin supplements on the market, the consumer has to be careful when buying them and should definitely read the ingredients before buying. I for one do not eat shell fish like oysters. So when looking for a supplement I have found it hard to get a Vitamin D supplement that is not from a source of food that I can't eat. With that being said, here is some information on the different types of Vitamin D rich foods.

http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/guide/calcium-vitamin-d-foods

I LUV YOGA!!!!!!


Here is my favorite yoga instructor. Tara Stiles. Enjoy a morning yoga stretch to get your day started.

Awesome

Can't wait to check out the Yoga

Here is something I was introduced to last year

Yes it's a meal replacement with vegetables vitamins and minerals

I use a scoop
Handful of spinach/kale
1 beet
1 avocado
Ginger piece
1/2 cup blueberries
1 tablespoon cacao powder
1 tablespoon hemp seeds
1 cup almond milk
5 ice cubes & blend


YUM!!!!!

http://nutritionfacts.org/topics/cardiovascular-disease/




Cardiovascular Disease
Michael Greger M.D. · Last Updated on November 13, 2016

Heart disease is the #1 killer in the United States, and elevated cholesterol appears to be a primary cause. A plant-based diet is free of cholesterol and saturated animal fats; a convergence of evidence suggests that a plant-based diet may protect against and help manage and even reverse heart disease. Heart disease has been found to be almost non-existent in populations eating a diet centered around whole plant foods. The arteries of plant-based eaters may have less atherosclerotic plaque than runners and people who follow a low-carb diet.

Unfortunately, with the lack of nutrition education in medical schools and the “sick population” concept that leads nutrition studies to underestimate the role of diet in disease, many doctors may be unaware of the power of nutrition to prevent and treat heart disease. Doctors’ ignorance is an important factor in the lack of information that heart patients receive on dietary interventions. This is changing, however. More doctors than ever before are informing their patients of the cardiovascular benefits of a plant-based diet.

Medicare now reimburses providers for programs that treat heart disease through diet and lifestyle changes. The American Heart Association endorses seven lifestyle goals to combat heart disease. Unfortunately, the U.S. Dietary Guidelines are not as strong as they could be about heart-healthy eating, and the U.S. has yet to follow the lead of other countries that have successfully combatted heart disease.

There are certain plant foods which appear to be especially protective against heart disease, especially those high in nitrates, antioxidants, fiber, and potassium. These foods include:
•Beans, including soy beans
•Berries
•Ceylon cinnamon
•Citrus
•Cocoa
•Coffee
•Dark chocolate
•Dried apples
•Flax seeds
•Golden raisins and currants
•Greens such as kale
•Indian gooseberries
•Nuts, including peanut butter
•Oatmeal
•Spices such as turmeric
•Tea, especially hibiscus and green tea
•Tomatoes
•Whole grains, including red rice

Research shows that, in addition to good dietary choices, exercising 1 hour each day and sleeping 7 hours each night may help prevent heart disease.

While vitamin C supplements and multivitamins may be of little use against heart disease, some supplements, including vitamin A, E, and beta-carotene, may actually introduce risk. Foods and chemicals associated with adverse cardiac consequences include:
•Coconut milk
•Coconut oil
•Dark fish
•High fat meals (including those prepared with olive oil)
•Premarin
•Salt
•BPA in plastics

http://nutritionfacts.org/topics/cardiovascular-disease/




Cardiovascular Disease
Michael Greger M.D. · Last Updated on November 13, 2016

Heart disease is the #1 killer in the United States, and elevated cholesterol appears to be a primary cause. A plant-based diet is free of cholesterol and saturated animal fats; a convergence of evidence suggests that a plant-based diet may protect against and help manage and even reverse heart disease. Heart disease has been found to be almost non-existent in populations eating a diet centered around whole plant foods. The arteries of plant-based eaters may have less atherosclerotic plaque than runners and people who follow a low-carb diet.

Unfortunately, with the lack of nutrition education in medical schools and the “sick population” concept that leads nutrition studies to underestimate the role of diet in disease, many doctors may be unaware of the power of nutrition to prevent and treat heart disease. Doctors’ ignorance is an important factor in the lack of information that heart patients receive on dietary interventions. This is changing, however. More doctors than ever before are informing their patients of the cardiovascular benefits of a plant-based diet.

Medicare now reimburses providers for programs that treat heart disease through diet and lifestyle changes. The American Heart Association endorses seven lifestyle goals to combat heart disease. Unfortunately, the U.S. Dietary Guidelines are not as strong as they could be about heart-healthy eating, and the U.S. has yet to follow the lead of other countries that have successfully combatted heart disease.

There are certain plant foods which appear to be especially protective against heart disease, especially those high in nitrates, antioxidants, fiber, and potassium. These foods include:
•Beans, including soy beans
•Berries
•Ceylon cinnamon
•Citrus
•Cocoa
•Coffee
•Dark chocolate
•Dried apples
•Flax seeds
•Golden raisins and currants
•Greens such as kale
•Indian gooseberries
•Nuts, including peanut butter
•Oatmeal
•Spices such as turmeric
•Tea, especially hibiscus and green tea
•Tomatoes
•Whole grains, including red rice

Research shows that, in addition to good dietary choices, exercising 1 hour each day and sleeping 7 hours each night may help prevent heart disease.

While vitamin C supplements and multivitamins may be of little use against heart disease, some supplements, including vitamin A, E, and beta-carotene, may actually introduce risk. Foods and chemicals associated with adverse cardiac consequences include:
•Coconut milk
•Coconut oil
•Dark fish
•High fat meals (including those prepared with olive oil)
•Premarin
•Salt
•BPA in plastics

Excellent article General. Most people don't know that with all the chemicals that our animals and plants are exposed to can cause the increase in heart disease and cancers. So everyone should try and get the cleanest food possible. If it can be bought at the local farmers market there will be less chance that it is chemically altered.