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The Deadly Downside Of The Gym And How To Protect Yourself

Chris The Kiwi” knows what he’s talking about…

Hey mate,
I hope this finds you better than ever!
Exercise is great for your health and state of mind.
It immediately puts me in a great mood when I get a great work out in. I love it!
You may experience the same.
It’s a great healthy habit and good for you… Most of the time. I must warn you of a dangerous downside…
Yes, even something as healthy as exercise has a downside. I didn’t want to believe it either, however we all have to face reality.
And the reality is that intense training in or out of the gym can be demanding on your body.
And depending on your routine, it can be REALLY demanding. In some cases the point of being very unhealthy.  
Why? It’s due to the phenomenon called Oxidative Stress. You see, training can cause an influx of oxygen into your cells, which combines with hydrogen to form water.
Now not all oxidative stress is a bad thing, you need SOME of that stress to happen so that you can adapt to it. As usual in nature, the devil is in the dose.
Let’s talk about what can go wrong when excessive oxidative stress happens – some of that chemistry causes the formation of Free Radicals. What is that?
A Free Radical is a highly chemically – reactive molecule that can spread throughout your body and react with the natural state of other compounds causing oxidative damage to your DNA.
What’s worse is that because of their highly reactive nature, these nasty suckers run rampant throughout various bodily tissues and wreak havoc. Does it get worse?
Now these devilish bandits are no laughing matter. They rob unsuspecting people like you of good health and even worse… speed up aging and make you fat!
That’s the opposite of what you want as a result from your exercise. Right?
Excessive Oxidative Stress has been linked to a wide range of serous health conditions and diseases such as:
–    Chronic Inflammation and diseases related to it.
–    Cardiovascular Disease
–    Cancer
–    Neurological Diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease 

You see, this isn’t to be taken lightly. And what’s worse is that most are flat out unaware, and for most people who live a modern lifestyle, they are in serious need of anti-oxidants, whether you live for exercise, or hate it. However, don’t worry… There’s hope.
Lucky you, nature has provided you with Free Radical neutralizers, something to balance out the Oxidative Stress you endure while exercising or sitting in rush hour traffic..
You may have heard of them. They’re called Natural Antioxidants. I share with you my favorite antioxidant below – Keep reading
An antioxidant is in its purest form is a molecule that inhibits the oxidation of other molecules, fighting Free Radical damage that’s occurring in your body.
Naturally occurring in nature, antioxidants can do much more for your health than just protect you from Oxidative Stress. I’ll share those benefits with you in just a moment. So keep reading.
Not all Antioxidants are created equal. Some do your body well. And there are those that do your body REALLY well.
That’s why one of my absolute personal favorite is Alpha Lipoic Acid or Thiotic Acid (ALA).
What’s so special about ALA?
Alpha Lipoic Acid is like the Navy Seal of antioxidants. Soluble in both fat and water (something unusual), this stealthy life force can navigate throughout your whole body, strengthening your cells.
Awesome right?
This potent biological antioxidant has been found to detoxify your body of impurities, improve age-associated cardiovascular and cognitive deficits, and decrease Chronic Inflammation.
In 2011, in study from the American Journal of Medicine reported weight loss benefits when supplemented by obese patients.
Do you see why it’s one of my favorites now?
What’s unusual about this potent stuff is that it’s found naturally present in every cell of your body, has the capacity to regenerate Vitamin C & E, and increase your bodies levels of Coenzyme Q10 (important to your overall energy).
So when you add more to your body by eating certain foods (something I share with you below) it’s absorbed efficiently for powerful health boost. Keep reading….
Food Sourced Alpha Lipoic Acid in high concentrations is the best for your health and safety. Foods that contain ALA include:
– Spinach   
– Broccoli
– Grass Fed Meats: beef, chicken hearts, liver, kidneys and organ meets particularly

Now the foods above are great for your health and you can and should eat them for other health benefits as well, however you would have to eat half your fridges worth to get the recommended amount of Alpha Lipoic Acid your body demands with modern liftestyle stressors. Who has time for that?
Admittedly, Natural Food Sourced Alpha Lipoic acid is the way to go and buy now you’re probably wondering where you can get more Alpha Lipoic Acid. Well mate, If you’re taking your Athletic Greens, you’re covered:
Click here — >>>Athletic Greens<<< 
I specifically included the perfect amount of this stuff per serving for the amazing health benefits I’ve listed in this post, designed to fit in with the rest of the potent ingredients in this formula.
Double the dose for an even more powerful health boost!
Keep your focus on food quality, and remember, too much exercise can be a bad thing.
If you haven’t yet, check out the first thing I take every morning, for happiness and optimal health
==> Drink This For More Energy [My Happiness Drink]
“100% Focus On Happiness”     
That is my mantra, and it starts with phenomenal health.
Best,
Chris “the Kiwi”
P.S. If you skipped over it, have a look at the part about Food Sourced Alpha Lipoic Acid – It’sVITAL.

P.P.S if you haven’t yet, check out the first thing I take every morning, for happiness and optimal health ==> Drink This For More Energy [My Happiness Drink] 

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4 Foods That Make You Younger

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<span style=”line-height: 115%;”>We all wish for the fountain of youth, and thanks to
amazing natural ingredients we can! The problem is that we forget an important
part in the fight against aging, which happens to be food. The good news is, you can have </span><b style=”line-height: 115%;”>healthy recipes </b><span style=”line-height: 115%;”>that are cheap and good
for you. That’s right, some foods have the ability to make us full of life,
healthy and, dare we say, <u>younger</u>!</span></div>
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<span lang=”EN-CA” style=”line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;”>Free radicals are great allies of premature aging and, therefore,
we could invest in them. Adequate <b style=”mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;”>diet plans</b>
with antioxidant nutrients such as vitamins C and E, beta carotene, zinc,
selenium and manganese can counteract the action of these radicals whenever
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<span lang=”EN-CA” style=”line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;”>However, the consumption of these nutrients should be through
real food, because the synthetic vitamin C supplementation alone increases the
oxidation of ascorbic acid, not contributing to the antioxidant defense. Below
is a list of foods that will keep you looking fresh and youthful: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang=”EN-CA” style=”color: #252523; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;”>This is for those who are already concerned about appearance, expression marks, wrinkles and your
skin. The good news is that researchers found that guava can be a quick and
inexpensive solution to keep skin young for much longer. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang=”EN-CA” style=”color: #252523; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;”>Scientists
turned the extract of guava in a cream and this cream has shown excellent
results. Apart from creams it is possible to benefit from the fruit by simply
having cups of juice. Guava is a marvelous fruit that contains vitamin A, B
vitamins and C five times more than oranges. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang=”EN-CA” style=”color: #252523; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;”>Guava acts
against hypertension because it has a lot of potassium, fights cholesterol thanks to its fiber, helps those who want to quit smoking and also fights
fatigue and stress. Who knew?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style=”mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;”>Tomatoes</b> – have licopene which helps
people not get their skin damaged with UV rays – everyone knows that sun damage
can age you. Having them with olive oil helps the body absorb it better. Dr. Oz
recommends 1&amp;1/2 tomatoes per day.</span><span lang=”EN-CA” style=”line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;”> </span><span lang=”EN-CA” style=”color: #252523; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;”>In
addition tomatoes can help you prevent many serious diseases. If you are
looking for oils and creams then choose those that have as its basis the tomato
seed or fruit pulp. You can easily add tomatoes to your <b style=”mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;”>detox diet</b>!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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tomatoes are good make sure you don’t use tomatoes directly on the face, since
it undergoes chemical processes and can hurt your skin.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang=”EN-CA” style=”color: #252523; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;”>It is good to eat in salad but sauces are even better, since its
benefits are greater when it is heated, besides being very tasty too.<br />
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<b style=”mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;”>Wheat germ</b> – <b style=”mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;”>1/2 cup per day can reduce redness and is perfect for a protein diet</b>.
Look for toasted wheat germ, add it to cereal, smoothies, muffins, etc. The
wheat germ is a very small part of the wheat kernel and the name is on the
germination, it is this part that a new plant will grow, so it is the germ of
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<span lang=”EN-CA” style=”color: #252523; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;”>It has an
endless list of nutrients such as protein, iron, minerals, vitamins, etc. They
are able to guarantee health benefits, especially to those who practice sports
activities, since athletes have greater physical wear and need to improve
the levels of resistance and cardiovascular activity. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang=”EN-CA” style=”color: #252523; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;”>Why consume
wheat germ?&nbsp;</span><span style=”color: #252523; line-height: 115%;”>The wheat germ
has more nutrients per 100 grams than any other grain or vegetable. See what
these nutrients can mean in our bodies and what they are:</span></div>
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<span lang=”EN-CA” style=”color: #252523; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;”>Wheat germ is
very high in protein, contains 28% of this nutrient and outperforms most of the
meat products. Proteins are essential for building and repair of muscles and
also to help the nutrients to reach the cells. It is the perfect friend for a <b style=”mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;”>protein diet!</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang=”EN-CA” style=”color: #252523; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;”>Contains more
potassium and iron than any other food;&nbsp;</span><span style=”color: #252523; line-height: 115%;”>Wheat germ
protects the body from certain diseases, since it makes nutritious and vital
elements reach the cells of the developing organism; wheat germ helps regulate
intestinal transit due to the fibers that are part of its composition; It has
vitamin B1 that contributes to reduced levels of blood glucose, being great, so
for diabetics; also stimulates appetite and enhances the functioning of the
nervous system and the development of the body and heart.</span></div>
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<b style=”mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;”>Trout</b> – is rich in omega 3s &nbsp;and builds ceramide
which helps fight dry skin from within.&nbsp;&nbsp;You find ceramides in a lot
of moisturizers. Eating just 1-2 2 oz portions per week is all you need to keep
you looking younger. </span><span lang=”EN-CA” style=”line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;”>Animal protein with low fat, fish must be present in every
healthy diet. Omega-3 is able to protect the heart, prevents infections,
reduces the levels of LDL and triglycerides, raises the level of HDL (good)
cholesterol and helps reduce the risk of breast cancer. Fish is always a very
good ally when it comes to <b style=”mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;”>weight loss
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<span lang=”EN-CA”><b><span style=”line-height: 115%;”>All-in-all staying young can be achieved by&nbsp;</span><span style=”line-height: 18px;”>choosing</span><span style=”line-height: 115%;”>&nbsp;the right foods to add to your diet.</span></b></span></div>
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