Here is a quick and easy salad recipe from Immortal Kitchen. Asparagus and bacon go very well together – the flavors are very complimentary of each other! I tried this myself and was able to make it in 10 minutes. Boni has also made a delicious, healthy dressing to go with the salad. Go here for the recipe: http://immortal-training.com/honey-mustard-dressing/
INGREDIENTS (serves 1-2 people)
3-5 asparagus tips
3-5 tenderstem broccolis
1/2 head of iceberg lettuce
200g of lambs lettuce
Bacon lardons
Coconut oil
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
We all know serotonin as the happy hormone in the brain, but not many know how it can effect us as far as our physiques are concerned.
Low levels of serotonin can result in the following symptoms:
– craving fatty foods, especially fried, and stodgy carbs such as chips, crisps and potatoes
– feeling anxious and/or worried
– depression
– lack of motivation
– struggling to get out of bed once awake
– pain sensitivity
– aggression
After looking at the symptoms, it is easy to understand how serotonin deficiency can effect your lifestyle in a way that will thwart your performance on more levels than just the gym alone.
Fixing the problem is down to nutrition (as always lol). There is an amino acid called l-tryptophan that is responsible for synthesising serotonin. Food sources are highly unreliable nowadays, so supplements are definitely your best option. Go with 1g of pure tryptophan before bed and the problems should cease. If you chose to go with food sources, good luck, and be sure to eat plenty of red meat, fish, poultry, sunflower seeds, almonds, pumpkin seeds, dried dates, and spirulina.
For extensive research about serotonin and tryptophan you can check out this article:
Do you crave sugar in the form of sweets, fizzy drinks and general junk food? Do you crave chocolate?
It may be that you were not born with a “sweet tooth” at all. In fact, it’s most likely down to inefficient insulin production and transport inside your body.
Here are some more symptoms:
– Unexplainable thirst
– Frequent urination
– Hunger even after just eating
– Unexplainable fatigue
– Dark skin patches around the neck & chest area
– High blood pressure
– Hyper-excitability
– Lack of motivation
– Mood swings
– Insomnia and/of disturbed sleep
– Feeling tired even after a full night’s sleep
If most of your symptoms are on the top half of that list then you are deficient in chromium. Supplement 20mcg/day and the problems will go away. If you are in the second half you need magnesium. Take 500-750mg every night before bed.
For profession medical information and a more in depth understand of insulin resistance there is a great article written by Melissa Conrad Stoppler, MD.
Go here:
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/mobileart.asp?articlekey=30653
✌🏾
Tay Gabbidon
Personal Trainer & Nutrition Therapist
Oxford, England
www.immortal-training.com
Cancer causing chemical estrogen will seriously thwart your gains and cause a number of other unwanted symptoms.
Side Effects:
migraines
impotency
decreased libido
obesity
infertility
breast cancer
prostate cancer
ovarian cysts
testicular cancer
gynaecomastia (man boobs)
and more…
There are two types of xenoestrogens AKA chemical estrogens – synthetic and natural.
Synthetic Chemical Estrogen
Synthetic chemical estrogen is found in PCBs, BPA and phthalates. Avoid plastic bottles and containers (unless BPA free), chemical cleaning products, receipts, chemical personal care products (containing DBP, DEP, DEHP, BzBP and DMP), chemical scented candles, plastic bags and do not use plastic in microwaves. Look for beauty products that contain no parabens, phthalates or sulphates.
Natural Sources of Chemical Estrogen
Natural sources are called phytoestrogens and are derived from plants. Things to avoid are soy products, chick peas, red beans, black eyed peas, black beans, flax and non-organic food products.
For help coming to grips with your nutrition book a complimentary consultation here:
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