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🌿 HEALTH HACK

'Oregano' (Or... The Flavourful Superherb Proven To Detox Your Body & Protect It From Bacteria, Inflection, Parasites & Lifestyle Disease!)

We've already covered garlic, ginger, mint, moringa & other amazing herbs/spices in previous newsletters...

Now, it's time to cover oregano, yet another highly-versatile herb with a rich history of culinary & medicinal uses, offering a myriad of health benefits…

Here are just some of the powerful ways you can incorporate oregano into your nutrition & wellness routine…

Starting with the most obvious...

1. Flavorful Enhancements: Oregano is more than just a spice; it's a culinary delight. While some regions primarily use fresh oregano as a medicinal herb, its vibrant taste makes it a delightful addition to various dishes.
   
   From savory soups to succulent roasts, oregano can elevate the flavor profile of your meals!
   
   

2. Natural Bacterial Defense: Oregano's medicinal properties shine when combating bacterial infections. With its active compounds, thymol & carvacrol, oregano can effectively combat bacterial invaders.
   
   Consider using Oil of Oregano, a potent extract, as a natural alternative to antibiotics for certain health concerns!
   
   

3. Topical Healing: Oregano is a versatile topical solution, capable of addressing various skin issues.
   
   From insect bites to wounds & even conditions like psoriasis and acne, oregano can provide soothing relief.
   
   It's a cost-effective & natural way to manage minor skin problems — highly recommended!
   
   

4. Antioxidant Powerhouse: Oregano is loaded with antioxidants that combat chronic inflammation, a root cause of numerous diseases.
   
   This herb is among the top-rated natural defenses against free radicals, helping to protect your body from cancer-causing damage.
   
   

5. Detoxification: Oil of Oregano is a useful tool in detoxifying the body, targeting issues like candida yeast overgrowth & parasites.
   
   By incorporating it into your wellness regimen, you can promote a healthier internal environment!

Oregano's potential benefits extend far beyond the kitchen, making it a valuable addition to your health & well-being journey!

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🍽️ HEALTHY RECIPE

Harissa Chickpea Wrap

A delicious wrap recipe that's clean, healthy & high in protein without any meat or dairy required (100% vegan/plant-based)

Where does the protein come from then if it’s not from animals…

Answer: chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans).

Chickpeas are a legume & the second most consumed bean in the world… behind only soybeans.

Not only that, but it’s one of the oldest consumed crops having been eaten for more than 10,000 years at this point!

And best of all, it is the main ingredient in... that's right... hummus!

So if you’ve ever why chickpeas so popular & regularly consumed on a daily basis in places like the Middle East, the Mediterranean & throughout North Africa?

The answer is not only taste, but that they are a healthy source of protein, high in fibre & packed full of nutrients containing high levels of iron, zinc, folate, phosphorus & B vitamins.

The health benefits are wide-ranging such as steadying blood sugar by being low glycemic, which protects against diabetes & aids in weight loss. 

In this recipe, we flavour our chickpeas with harissa paste, which also hails from North Africa originally.

And to satisfy our hunger, alongside the filling chickpeas, we have avocado who’s amazing health benefits we covered in a previous newsletter.

• Serves: 4 people

• Time: 25-30 mins

• Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients:

• 400g chickpeas (1 tin)

• 2 tbsp harissa paste

• 4 tsp olive oil

• Black pepper to taste

• 2 avocados

• Wrap / 1-2 heads of romaine lettuce

Method:

1. Drain chickpeas & mix with harissa paste, olive oil & black pepper

2. Spread out evenly in a single layer on baking tray

3. Place in preheated oven at 200℃ for 20-25 minutes, checking for a satisfying crunch

4. Empty the contents of avocados in a bowl, discard the stone & peel in your compost & smash the avocado until nice & smooth…

5. Chop the end off of romaine lettuce (if you choose to use this instead of traditional wrap — highly recommended!), creating individual lettuce wraps

6. To prepare wraps, put some smashed avocado in each, followed by any additional ingredients you chose & then add your harissa chickpeas — enjoy 😃 

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⚠️ MUST KNOW

Warning: 3 Toxic Ingredients To Avoid Consuming!

As originally published in the 398 value-packed pages of the controversial ‘Lazy F*cks Don’t Live To 100: The No-Bullshit Guide to Optimal Health, Living Longer & Looking Better Naked’ book recommended above…

…we wanted to cover the 3 concerning ingredients commonly found in our food that you’ll want to minimize (or avoid altogether!)… to significantly enhance your overall health & well-being!

They are:

1. Artificial Sweeteners:

Artificial sweeteners, including aspartame, have raised significant health concerns…

Aspartame, for instance, took 16 years to gain FDA approval due to potential links to brain tumors!

Shockingly, just 2 years after its introduction in ‘diet’ soft drinks… brain cancer rates increased by 10%, spiking to 60% among those over 65 (coincidence?!)

Aspartame also holds the unfortunate distinction of being the most complained-about food additive in FDA history, with over 10,000 reported issues!

2. Artificial Dyes: 

Artificial dyes, derived from petroleum, infiltrate various foods, from breakfast cereals to candies, beverages & even pickles.

It's not unusual to discover fresh produce artificially colored to enhance visual appeal.

These dyes have come under scrutiny, with the Center for Science in the Public Interest advocating for their FDA ban.

Their report, "Food Dyes: A Rainbow of Risks," associates the nine FDA-approved artificial dyes with carcinogenic properties, hypersensitivity reactions, ADHD & behavioral issues.

So, if you've ever wondered about post-candy hyperactivity in children, start with an ingredients check...

3. Trans Fats: 

Trans fats, predominantly found in processed foods, pose a significant health risk.

They can be more detrimental to your cardiovascular health than saturated fats, elevating LDL cholesterol (the "bad" cholesterol) and reducing HDL cholesterol (the "good" cholesterol)...

Although "trans fats" are supposedly banned, they can still lurk under different names in your food…

To steer clear, avoid products containing terms like hydrogenated, partially hydrogenated (e.g., "partially hydrogenated soybean oil"), shortening, margarine, monoglycerides & diglycerides.

These 3 toxic ingredients are prevalent in processed foods (as discussed in a previous newsletter) & can significantly impact your health & wellbeing…

…but by making informed choices & scrutinizing product labels, you can work toward the well-being you not only want, but deserve in your life!

Don't let food companies dictate your health — take control of what goes into your body & create that health, wellbeing & happiness that you truly do deserve 😃