SPRING

 The season of eggs, well if you celebrate Easter you’ll be decorating a few, then hiding them for the littles. But really eggs are always in season!  

They call eggs “nature’s multivitamin” and in much of the research found the benefits far out way the drawbacks. 

Ultimately eggs are different for every person depending on the persons fitness, health and lifestyle. 

Check out below the contents of an egg: 

•  Protein 
• Fat 
• Saturated Fat 
• Iron Vitamins 
• Minerals 
• Carotenoids  

First let’s start out with the benefits of an egg, keep in mind eggs have all the amino acids to survive. They also provide you with complete protein.  

Amino Acids in an egg:  

• Histidine 
• Isoleucine 
• Leucine 
• Lysine 
• Methionine 
• Phenylalanine 
• Threonine 
• Tryptophan 
• Valine  

Vitamins in an egg:  

• Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) 
• Vitamin D 
• Vitamin E 
• Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) 
• Vitamin B12 
• Vitamin A       

Nutrients in eggs:  

• Choline 
• Iron 
• Phosphorus 
• Folate 
• Iodine 
• Selenium 
• Zinc  

Antioxidants in an egg:  

• Lutein 
• Zeaxanthin   

EGG NOTE: The nutrient content of an egg largely depends on how the hens are raised and fed. Organic Farm Fresh is always best but if you have to shop at the grocery store then Organic Omega-3 enriched or pastured eggs tend to be richer in healthy nutrients.  

As a drawback for eggs it's different for every person depending on the persons fitness, health and lifestyle; as eggs do contain cholesterol. 

The cholesterol from eggs is a type of fat that is essential for the structure of cell membranes, hormone production, Vitamin D synthesis and the digestion of bile acids.  With that said you have to consider each person’s needs and body type. 

If you need to watch your cholesterol stick to egg whites, all the cholesterol is found in the yolk. So eating egg whites only allows you to enjoy eggs without eating cholesterol.   

The only other drawback was the possibility of salmonella, this is found in raw eggs. So just make sure to cook your eggs and handle them properly.   

Other than that you can add eggs to your list of superfoods!  

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During the spring many of us suffer from allergies, here’s a few options, including holistic dietary changes you may want to consider.   

DIETARY + OPTIONS:  

GREEN TEA – Antihistamine 

You can sip 2 cups a day, 2 weeks before allergy season. 

BUTTERBUR – Antihistamine 

An herb.  

LICORICE ROOT – Anti-Inflammatory 

TUMERIC – Anti-Inflammatory

Minimize the swelling and irritation. Reducing allergic response. Make sure to eat with Black Pepper.  

CAYENNE PEPPER – Anti-Inflammatory

 Spicy to clear nasal passages. 

HOT GINGER – Anti-Inflammatory

 Spicy to clear nasal Passages.  

FENUGREEK – Anti-Inflammatory,

Spicy to clear nasal passages. 

ONION – Antihistamine, Anti-Inflammatory

Mild may help clear nasal passages, reducing symptoms of seasonal allergies. Onions are also a pre-biotic known for a healthy gut (immunity and health). Onions also contain antioxidants especially red onions with the highest concentration of quercetin, followed by white onions and scallions. Cooking them reduces the quercetin content in onions. So for maximum impact eat raw onions.  

GARLIC – Anti-Inflammatory

Mild may help clear nasal passages.

BEE POLLEN – Anti-Inflammatory

Anti-Fungal, Antimicrobial, Local enzymes, nectar, honey, flower pollen, and wax are important to use for Hay Fever. 

CITRUS – Upper Respiratory

Vitamin C, Sweet Peppers, Oranges, Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Berries.  

TOMATOES – Inflammation

Vitamin C, Lycopene (absorbed by cooking), by cooking the tomatoes you receive an extra boost of its offerings.   

SALMON / OILY FISH – Anti-Inflammatory Properties

 Helping decrease the narrowing of airways. Omega-3 fatty acids from fish could bolster your allergy resistance and even improve asthma. A good rule of thumb is to eat 8oz of fish like salmon, mackerel, sardines, and tuna to increase your chances of allergy relief, strive to hit or exceed this target. 

ACUPUNCTURE – For Allergy Relief Is recommended, 2 sessions per week for 6 weeks.  

NASAL RINSES – For Allergy Relief Help with flushing dust and pollen out of the nasal passage.  

• ALLERGY PROOFING – For Allergy Relief You can, change air filters, vacuum, dust, close windows and doors during peak allergy season. Also take off shoes and leave them outside. Always wash your clothes at the end of the day and take a shower before bed washing hair and body to keep pollen out of your bed.   

BENEFITS:  

• Improve Vision 
• Cancer Prevention 
• Anti-Aging 
• Health Glowing Skin 
• A Powerful Antiseptic 
• Prevent Heart Disease 
• Cleanse the Body 
• Healthy Teeth/Gums 
• Prevent Stroke

VITAMINS + MINERALS:  

• Vitamin A 
• Vitamin C 
• Calcium 
• Iron 
• Biotin 
• Vitamin K1 
• Potassium 
• Vitamin B6 
• Lutein  

PLANT COMPOUNDS:  

• Carotenoids  =  Antioxidants 
• Beta-Carotene 
• Alpha-Carotene 
• Lutein 
• Lycopene 
• Polyacetylenes 
• Anthocyanins  

FUN FACTS:  

• There are over 100 species of carrots. Some are big. Some are small and they come in a variety of different colors, such as orange, purple, white, yellow, and red.  

• The name “carrot” comes from the Greek word “karoton”, the beta-carotene found in carrots was actually named for the carrot itself!