Want More Energy, & To Feel More Rested?

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Posted on 14/01/2011. Last edited on 26/11/2015.

thread to be revised in 2014
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Want More Energy, & To Feel More Rested?

Everyone Does(: We know about the power of words on this site. We know we are the co-creators of our universe; though what other things must we act on &/or consider in the feeling great territory?

Even when we are feeling our best, we still tend to make sure we are doing good things for ourselves to insure maintenance.. or exceeding our current great-state of wellness… This thread is all about ways to feel/be great/greater. Post your links and thoughts.

Here are a couple to get the thread started..

Why are great foods important?
The link above will address the items below:
How does my body keep energy flowing through my system all of the time?
How does my body make energy from food?
Carbohydrates and the glycemic index
Fats and energy
Fiber and energy
Nutrients that support energy transfer and storage
Phytonutrients that protect cells from imbalanced energy production
Supporting healthy cells for generating energy
What is fatigue?
What can I do to improve my energy and promote my health and vitality?
Stimulants and alcohol
Food sensitivities
Toxins and pesticides
Hydrogenated fats and saturated fats
Keys to support healthy energy
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Foodapedia
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The Dirty Dozen
Dirty Dozen Foods
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Acid Alkaline Foods

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Posted on 14/01/2011.

Top Ten ANDI Scores
ANDI stands for “Aggregate Nutrient Density Index.” An ANDI score shows the nutrient density of a food on a scale from 1 to 1000 based on nutrient content. ANDI scores are calculated by evaluating an extensive range of micronutrients, including vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and antioxidant capacities. The Aggregate Nutrient Density Index was developed and patented by our Health Starts Here affiliate, Eat Right America.

GREEN VEGETABLES
Vegetable ANDI Score
1. Mustard/Turnip/Collard Greens 1000
2. Kale 1000
3. Watercress 1000
4. Bok Choy/Baby Bok Choy 824
5. Spinach 739
6. Broccoli Rabe 715
7. Chinese/Napa Cabbage 704
8. Brussels Sprouts 672
9. Swiss Chard 670
10. Arugula 559

NON-GREEN VEGETABLES
Vegetable ANDI Score
1. Radish 554
2. Bean Sprouts 444
3. Red Pepper 366
4. Radicchio 359
5. Turnip 337
6. Carrot 336
7. Cauliflower 295
8. Artichoke 244
9. Tomato 190
10. Butternut Squash 156
FRUIT
Fruit ANDI Score
1. Strawberries 212
2. Blackberries 178
3. Plum 157
4. Raspberries 145
5. Blueberries 130
6. Papaya 118
7. Orange 109
8. Cantalope 100
9. Kiwi 97
10. Watermelon 91
11. Peach 73
12. Apple 72
13. Cherries 68
14. Pineapple 64
15. Apricot 60

Beans
Vegetable ANDI Score
1. Lentils 104
2. Red Kidney Beans 100
3. Great Northern Beans 94
4. Adzuki Beans 84
5. Black Beans 83
6. Black-Eyed Peas 82
7. Pinto Beans 61
8. Edamame 58
9. Split Peas 58
10. Chickpeas (Garbanzos) 57

Nuts & Seeds
Nuts & Seeds ANDI Score
1. Sunflower Seeds 78
2. Sesame Seeds 65
3. Flax Seeds 65
4. Pumpkin Seeds 52
5. Pistachios 48
6. Pecans 41
7. Almonds 38
8. Walnuts 34
9. Hazelnuts 32
10. Cashews 27

Whole Grains
Whole Grains ANDI Score
1. Oats, old-fashioned 53
2. Barley, whole grain 43
3. Wild Brown Rice 43
4. Brown Rice 41
5. Barley, pearled 32
6. Wheat berries 25
7. Cornmeal, whole grain 22
8. Quinoa 21
9. Millet 19
10. Bulgar 17
Meat
Meat ANDI Score
1. Bison, top sirloin 39
2. Bison, chuck roast 36
3. Flank Steak 27
4. Chicken Breast 27
5. Turkey, light meat 25
6. Turkey, dark meat 24
7. Ground Beef, 85% – 90% lean 20-23
8. Beef, top round 22

Fish
Fish ANDI Score
1. Tuna* 46
2. Flounder 41
3. Sole 41
4. Salmon 39
5. Mahi Mahi 39
6. Trout 36
7. Snapper 35
8. Haddock 35

*May contain high levels of mercury.
Cheese
Cheese ANDI Score
1. Feta 21
2. Cottage Cheese, low fat 18
3. Mozzarella, part skim 16
4. Ricotta, part skim 16
5. Swiss 15
6. Parmesan 15
7. Mozzarella, whole milk 14
8. Gouda 13
9. Provolone 13
10. Gruyere 13
Refrigerated Dairy Case
Refrigerated Dairy Case ANDI Score
1. Tofu 37
2. Nonfat Skim Milk 36
3. Soy Milk 33
4. Plain Nonfat Yogurt 30
5. Egg Substitute 30
6. Egg White 29
7. Low-fat 1% Milk 28
8. Egg 27
9. Hemp Milk 27
10. Tempeh

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Posted on 14/01/2011.

Sleep

Are you really getting enough sleep for you?

Exercise

Are you proud of the exercise you give your body?

Simple Fitness Starters

WHY BE HEALTHY?
22 REASONS WHY.

1. Vitality
2. An abundance of energy
to do everything you want to do
3. Happiness
4. Love and closeness with others
5. Satisfaction and fufillment in life
6. Healing symptoms and disease
7. Symptoms and disease going way
8. Relief from the suffering that goes with the symptoms of disease.
9. Inner Peace
10. Being symptom and disease free
11. Mental focus, memory, and clarity (no brain fog)
12. Being awake and fully alive everyday (not dragging through stuff and surviving)
13. Being present and having the ability to be with people.
14. No worry or fear.
15. Being confident in yourself
16. Being complete and happy
17. The ability to deal with issues that arise simply and with ease
18. Having better health now, for security for yourself and your family later.
19. More time to do what you want
20. Simpler choices
21. Looking great, feeling good, reducing fat, and having tons of energy
22. Being satisfied, and not being hungry all of the time.

My list comes from something called “ How to Have a Healthy Lifestyle with a Busy Schedule” by Sabrina Ryan and Anne Kowlaski, OCPA, Spring 2009

I’m not sure where I got the following. I handwrote it once in my notebook for exercise motivation and didn’t write the source-> I think it’s from Dr. Mercola’s website. It helps me. I hope it does good things for you too. (:

Physical Benefits of Exercise
STRENGTHENS THE HEART
IMPROVES LUNG CAPACITY
INCREASES METABOLIC RATE
IMPROVES CHOLESTEROL LEVELS
LOWERS BLOOD PRESSURE
FACILITATES DIGESTION
INCREASES FLEXIBILITY AND ENDURANCE
INCREASES BONE DENSITY
HELPS CONTROL BLOOD SUGAR
HELPS CONTROL WEIGHT
ENHANCES IMMUNITY

Mental & Emotional Benefits of Exercise
ENHANCES SELF ESTEEM
IMPROVES CONCENTRATION
REDUCES STRESS
PROMOTES POSITIVE MENTAL ATTITUDE
PROMOTES EMOTIONIAL STABILITY
INCREASES MENTAL ENERGY
IMPROVES SLEEP PATTERNS
INCREASES SENSE OF WELL BEING
REDUCES NEGATIVE EMOTIONS
RELIEVES ANXIETY AND TENSION
RELIEVES DEPRESSION AND FATIGUE
IMPROVES QUALITY OF LIFE

Form your own questions about assessing what gives you great things..Here are some of mine.

Do You Take Time to:

• Get enough good sleep, exercise, eat well..?
• Talk well to yourself? Journal? Vision boards? Take time to dream?
• Organize your Thoughts, Ideas, Plans..?

• Do you do things that are enjoyable..reading, vegging, enjoying nature, something social…??

• Do you meditate?

• Do you know what your interests are?

• Do you have a passion for this moment?

• Is being mindful important to you? Have you felt successful at your attempts?

• Do you stay no to things that rob your spirit?

• Do you have methods of reframing your words when they aren’t words that give you life-energy?