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Beneficial Spices

by Goal Fit, posted in Food

*** I AM NOT A DOCTOR & THIS IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE – TALK TO YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER BEFORE MAKING ANY DIETARY CHANGES OR ADDING ANY NEW SUPPLEMENTS, INCLUDING SPICES***

Saffron

  • May reduce PMS symptoms – SOURCE
  • Benefits symptoms of depression – SOURCE (comparing Saffron to Prozac)
  • The scent of saffron may reduce stress hormone levels – SOURCE
  • Supplement: Pink Lotus Elements Saffrony HERE

Cinnamon

  • If using cinnamon daily, the Ceylon version is safer (Cassia cinnamon can be toxic to the liver). SOURCE
  • Rich source of antioxidants
  • “Cinnamon may help lower blood sugar and fight diabetes by imitating the effects of insulin and increasing glucose transport into cells” SOURCE

Fenugreek

  • “In summary, fenugreek seeds [may] possess potent anti-cancer properties.” SOURCE; SOURCE; SOURCE
  • Side effect: may make your armpits smell like maple syrup… SOURCE

Turmeric / Curry

  • Turmeric appears to have anti-inflammatory effect, benefiting arthritis symptoms SOURCE
  • May have anti-cancer effects SOURCE; SOURCE

…and check out THIS VIDEO regarding how “Cloves, ginger, rosemary, and turmeric were able to significantly stifle the inflammatory response.” 

Vigorous activity and mortality

by Goal Fit, posted in Uncategorized

Check out THIS ARTICLE from the European Heart Journal, the findings of which suggest reduced health risks may be attainable through relatively modest amounts of vigorous physical activity accrued in short bouts across the week.

Vigorous activity for  15–20 min/week were associated with a 16–40% lower mortality and  further decreases were observed with up to 50–57 min/week.


As always, I am not a physician and this is not medical advice. You should always consult with your healthcare provider prior to starting or changing an exercise program or physical activity.

Eating You Alive

by Goal Fit, posted in Food, Weight Loss

Nearly 30.4 million people die each year from chronic diseases and $3. 8 trillion is spent in healthcare costs in the US alone for treating what the CDC defines as among most common, costly and preventable of all health problems.

Check out the documentary “Eating You Alive” for evidence and inspiration.

*I’m not a physician and this isn’t medical advice*

Hot flashes may be hard on the heart

by Goal Fit, posted in Menopause

Having hot flashes as a menopause symptom? Definitely let your healthcare provider know! Recent research suggests that they could be linked to an increased risk for cardiovascular disease. Check this out HERE.

“Hot flashes are regarded as symptoms with implications for quality of life but not necessarily physical health. Accumulating research has called this long-held clinical wisdom into question and underscores that frequent or severe hot flashes may signal women who are at increased cardiovascular disease risk at midlife and beyond,” says Dr. Thurston.”

Breast Cancer & a Plant-Based Diet

by Goal Fit, posted in Uncategorized

This is a GREAT interview with a TON of evidence based information on breast cancer.

I met Dr. Funk at a women’s health conference in 2020 & couldn’t be more impressed with her devotion to evidence (and her patients). Yes, she is WFPB now, but overcame a self-proclaimed deep love of cheese when writing her book, Breasts: The Owner’s Manual.

My favorite quote from the interview: “Everything you put in your mouth, chew and swallow is a weapon – either a good weapon or a bad weapon.”

She also referenced a number of research articles. My favorite is this one: Plant-Based and Ketogenic Diets as Divergent Paths to Address Cancer: A Review.

Enjoy the interview!