Guest guest Posted July 30, 2006 Report Share Posted July 30, 2006 This comes from Boutenko, respected raw foodist and author....... "Have you noticed that during the hot season it is sometimes harder to concentrate? Our thyroid gland plays a major role in regulating the temperature of our bodies. When we are exposed to extreme heat for prolonged periods of time, our thyroid gets overworked. All hormonal glands are interconnected. For example, the adrenal gland cannot function fully if the thyroid gland is tired. As a result, we experience a lack of energy and difficulty concentrating. This is why it is a good idea to cool down by taking cold showers or swimming in rivers and lakes. In my family we have noticed that reducing the consumption of fat greatly aids us in tolerating the heat. During these hot weeks we consume no oils, nuts, and almost no avocados. At the same time, our family of four consumes one or two big organic seeded watermelons every day. I would like to emphasize seeded watermelons; in the research done recently at Harvard University blah… The scientists discovered that seeded fruits have the longevity genes, while the seedless varieties possess fast-aging genes. It is as if the plant decides that its nutritional content has been so altered that the plant commits suicide by not producing seeds. Subsequently, when we consume seedless fruits, we consume fast-aging genes. I prefer to consume longevity genes. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2006 Report Share Posted July 30, 2006 I agree on the watermelon part - I think I have been living on water and wtermelon for 90% of my intake in the heat blast we had. Temps to 114 degrees daily and 108 at night. Cooled myself off by putting a water hose over my head - cold and instant sanity. Thank goodness it is cooler now - 90's only. My garden never missed a lick! Gayla Always Enough RanchAcampo, Californiahttp://bouncinghoofs.com/alwaysenough.htmlBill Barnhill is our Rainbow Example!aeranch@... ----- Original Message ----- From: SV Undisclosed-Recipient:; Sent: Saturday, July 29, 2006 4:57 PM Subject: hot weather & watermelons This comes from Boutenko, respected raw foodist and author....... "Have you noticed that during the hot season it is sometimes harder to concentrate? Our thyroid gland plays a major role in regulating the temperature of our bodies. When we are exposed to extreme heat for prolonged periods of time, our thyroid gets overworked. All hormonal glands are interconnected. For example, the adrenal gland cannot function fully if the thyroid gland is tired. As a result, we experience a lack of energy and difficulty concentrating. This is why it is a good idea to cool down by taking cold showers or swimming in rivers and lakes. In my family we have noticed that reducing the consumption of fat greatly aids us in tolerating the heat. During these hot weeks we consume no oils, nuts, and almost no avocados. At the same time, our family of four consumes one or two big organic seeded watermelons every day. I would like to emphasize seeded watermelons; in the research done recently at Harvard University blah… The scientists discovered that seeded fruits have the longevity genes, while the seedless varieties possess fast-aging genes. It is as if the plant decides that its nutritional content has been so altered that the plant commits suicide by not producing seeds. Subsequently, when we consume seedless fruits, we consume fast-aging genes. I prefer to consume longevity genes. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2006 Report Share Posted July 30, 2006 Remember the old adage... Nothing good for you is ever easy...........lol....MorningGlory113@... wrote: I agree on the watermelon part - I think I have been living on water and wtermelon for 90% of my intake Same here. I just cracked open another one last night and have been munching on that all the time. But Alas! it was a seedless one. Next time I'll know better. I just get tired of spitting out seeds so I went the easy route this time. Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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