THE SPICES
OF LIFE BY JED WIGHTMAN SPN CSCS
We live in a world today with so many of us riddled with different health problems , many of which ( if not most ) are linked to unhealthy , refined , chemically altered and processed foods .
We are all looking for the highest performance benefit , healthier bodies , and healthier lives to be stronger and live longer . Wouldn ’ t it be nice if we had access to some powerful weapons in our daily arsenal to give us those benefits and fight against all of the damage that these foods have and caused ? Well wouldn ’ t you know it we absolutely do and they are a lot closer to home and a lot more common than a many of us may know .
Himalayan Pink Salt
Salt is essential for life — you cannot live without it . However , most people simply don ’ t realize that there are enormous differences between the standard , refined table and cooking salt most of you are accustomed to using and natural health-promoting salt . These differences can have a major impact on you staying healthy .
If you want your body to function properly , you need holistic salt complete with all-natural elements . Today ’ s common table salt has nothing in common with natural salt . Your table salt is actually 97.5 % sodium chloride and 2.5 % chemicals such as moisture absorbents , and iodine . Dried at over 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit , the excessive heat alters the natural chemical structure of the salt . In comparison Himalayan pink salt is over 250 million years old . This is by far the purest salt available on earth and is absolutely uncontaminated with any toxins or pollutants .
Besides containing all of the 84 elements found in your body , the benefits of natural Himalayan Crystal Salt include ; regulating the water content throughout your body more water in the muscles less between the skin and the muscles , ( less water retention ), promoting healthy pH balance in your cells ,
particularly your brain cells , decreasing and regulating blood sugar and promoting blood sugar health and helping to reduce the signs of aging , assisting in the generation of hydroelectric energy in cells in your body , absorption of food particles through your intestinal tract , prevention of muscle cramps , promoting bone strength , regulating your sleep ( it naturally promotes sleep ), increases your libido and improves vascular health .
Lastly In conjunction with water , it is actually essential for the regulation of your blood pressure . So drop the table salt , get the pink salt and start maximizing all the benefits this amazing seasoning has to offer .
Cayenne Pepper
These are a type of chilli pepper . They belong to the nightshade family of plants and are closely related to bell and jalapeños peppers . They have a compound in them called capsaicin that is packed with powerful benefits .
Not only does it make us feel fuller , ( satiety ) very welcome when we are dieting , but it greatly improves digestion . While it burns fat by an increase in metabolism through the increase in thermogenesis ( the expression of calorie burning through the increase of heat production ).
Also studies show the increase in production
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