NATURALLY GET MORE VITAMIN D

Ever wonder if you’re getting enough Vitamin D? You’re probably not getting enough, even if you live in a sunny climate. Taking 1000 I.U. daily in a pill form is one way to supplement. Read on about How to Naturally Get More Vitamin D. You could also go to a naturopath, if your doctor doesn’t do testing before and after implementing these or supplementing to see exactly how much your levels are and how much they increase after a few months of focusing on this.
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Here’s a great message from Chris the Kiwi…

Hey mate, 
I hope this finds you better than ever!
As you now realize, Vitamin D is a very important component to optimal health. You may ask yourself if you are a getting enough of it. Well mate, that’s a very good question considering your health and happiness depend on it. 

You also may be wondering if you’re Vitamin D deficient – yet another vital question.

VITAMIN D LEVELS ARE DETERMINED BY MEASURING THE BLOOD SERUM CONCENTRATION OF CALCIDIOL, OR 25(OH)D. THE OPTIMUM LEVEL OF VITAMIN D FOR HEALTH IS CONTROVERSIAL, BUT IT WOULD APPEAR THAT APPROXIMATELY 35NG/ML PROVIDES MINIMAL BONE MINERAL DENSITY AND PROTECTS AGAINST FRACTURES AND FALLS. THAT’S WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO NATURALLY GET MORE VITAMIN D.

The Endocrine Society and Institute of Medicine define critical vitamin D deficiency as < 20ng/ml. The main cause of deficiency is inadequate exposure of the skin to sunlight, and it is very common, with more than 50% of Americans estimated to be clinically deficient. Mate, I truly hope you’re getting adequate sunshine. 
Your vitamin D levels depend on your environment, sun exposure, diet, and where you are. Here are some factors: 
–    Season: Winter time usually means its darker and harder to get sunlight, and therefore Vitamin D. Spring is here – don’t be afraid of incremental increases in your daily skin exposure to sunlight
–    Time in the sun, amount of clothing, and sunscreen affect your skin’s exposure to UVB and therefore your vitamin D production.
–    Diet and supplements affect your vitamin D levels and effectiveness.
–    Your skin color: darker skin has a harder time converting sunlight into Vitamin D.
–    Age: Babies, Kids and Teenagers tend to have less Vitamin D whereas adults tend to have more. 
–    People with the following health conditions may be vitamin D deficient and need MORE: obesity, fat malabsorption syndromes, thyroid disorders, chronic inflammation, Crohn’s disease, coeliac disease, diabetes, and some types of liver and kidney disease.
–    People who have recently spent a long period in hospital may be vitamin D deficient due to a lack of sun exposure.
–    If you take the following medications you may be at risk of vitamin D deficiency: anticonvulsants, barbiturates, antacids, replacement hormones, corticosteroids, anticoagulants, blood thinners, and some anti-HIV medications.
–    If you are obese, have GI problems such as leaky gut which will affect your ability to absorb dietary Vitamin D, or any thyroid or auto-immune issue, it is likely you need more vitamin D.
By referencing the above, you can get a good idea on whether or not you are getting enough Vitamin D. 
If you are getting enough sunshine and have adequate Vitamin D, high five! Great job! 
However, if you have doubts and may be thinking you are Vitamin D deficient, there is hope for you in the following 3 health tricks: 

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1. Get more sun – yes you may know by now :) 
2. Eat oily fish and eggs, which contain vitamin D3.
3. Consider supplementation with a quality source of vitamin D3, such as cod liver oil (if you can palate it) or our own Vitamin D3 drops (in fractionated coconut oil) 
I encourage you to take action today and at a very minimum make one of the above suggestions a part of your daily life. You will thank me for it. 
“100% Focus On Happiness” 
That is my mantra, and it starts with phenomenal health. 
(if you haven’t yet, check out the first thing I take every morning, for happiness and optimal health)
Click Here to check it out —> Drink This For More Energy

Best,
Chris “the Kiwi” 
P.S – Be on the look out here soon for another Vitamin D post. Hint: This one is a big one so make sure you don’t miss out
P.P.S Check out the first thing I take every morning for happiness and optimal health Click Here —> Drink This For More Energy 

What are your Vitamin D levels? Have you ever tested them? What are your thought about How to Naturally Get More Vitamin D? Would love to hear about it in the comments below. 

Originally Published on: Jun 13, 2014

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Shed The Pounds Breakfast

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Eat this and you’re bound to bound to lose weight. It’s healthy and nutritious and tastes great! Plus it’s quick and easy to make. You will love this low carb (slow carb) Shed The Pounds Breakfast! 

Annnnd we’re back at it with the eggs!

What’s happening here is a 5-step process… Simple!

Eggs with Bacon, Mushroom, Beans, & Asparagus

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You must keep the yolk soft.  The soft yolk is like magic with the creamy beans and mushroom yumminess.

I start with the bacon so I can use the grease to fry the mushrooms next. I make a little space in the pan for the asparagus next, then add a little fresh garlic. I put the mushrooms and asparagus on the plate and add the beans. Warm them and toss them with the flavours left over from the bacon, garlic, asparagus and mushrooms, then add those to the plate. Lastly, I fry the egg, until the whites are cooked but the yolk is still creamy in order to meld with all of the other ingredients. I lay it on top of everything on the plate and viola! Only 1 pan to clean up too.

Awesome!

So there. Enjoy your Shed The Pounds Breakfast while it’s hot!

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I found the timing of this to be really important – down to the minute. If you cook the eggs too long, the yolks get hard and they aren’t as good.  

To your health, wealth and happiness!

Eggs with Bacon, Mushroom, Beans, & Asparagus
Serves 2
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
5 min
Total Time
15 min
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
5 min
Total Time
15 min
Ingredients
  1. bacon - .5 package
  2. mushrooms - .5 lbs., cremini or brown, cut into quarters
  3. asparagus - .5 lbs., cut into 2-inch pieces
  4. navy beans - .5 can, drained
  5. thyme - 1 tbs fresh or 1 tsp dried
  6. eggs - 4
  7. salt and pepper - to taste
  8. garlic - minced
Instructions
  1. Cook bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until crispy. Transfer to a plate covered with paper towels. Pour off half the grease in the pan into a bowl and reserve for later. Add mushrooms to the skillet and cook until brown, about 10 minutes. Add asparagus and cook until just done, about 5 minutes. Add thyme and garlic, and cook for about 30 seconds.Transfer to a plate.
  2. Add beans,, and a little more bacon grease from the reserved, and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes. Place on plate.
  3. Add bacon to the plate.
  4. Add about 1 tbs of the bacon grease back to the pan and swirl so it covers the skillet. Add the eggs, being careful not to break the yolks. Add salt and pepper to eggs. Cook until the whites are set but yolks are still runny.
  5. Add salt and pepper until the balance tastes right to you.
  6. Add bean mixture to plates (you'll probably have extra - that's OK: it's good as leftovers too!). Top with eggs, then sprinkle the scallions on top. Serve immediately!
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