Healthy Thursday, reading for the day

 

For today, I drew these three amazing cards from the Goddess Tarot deck by Kris Waldherr. 

Today for healthy Thursday, we need to remember to work on how we perceive what we see in life.  When you see gray sky remember that rain can help the grass grow.  If you see a closed door, it can be opened on way or another.  When you are sad, find ways to be happy.  Don't accept what does not serve you and grow with what does make that different in you, within your heart. I tried to scope it or even YouTube this today but electronics did not agree with me so instead of letting the electronics get to me, I tried another alternative.  Turn that frown upside down, deal with what you can control and let the rest go.

The past - 10 of swords - the combination of the interwoven swords with a background of cloudy skies can show the ability for a person to transform from difficult times that they have faced.  With the knowledge gained you can overcome the difficulties that lay ahead. 

The present - XV - Temptation - Nyai Loro Kidul - This is the seductive mermaid goddess that can be seen within the green waves of the Pacific ocean.  The powers she possesses are a reflection of what a mirror can give as the illusion which could be enslaving to the one that may be obsessed with the thought of control.  You can be tempted by things that could be out of your control.  There is something within your psyche - the shadow of oneself.  This could be that of temptation, addiction 

The possible future - Prince of Staves (Wands)

You have the ability to create a beautiful ventures with energy from within. There are new ideas, projects or undertaking is just waiting to explored.  Open up your mind and heart to what is out there for you.  Be careful to stay focused on your intended target and stick close what you believe in.

 So what do you hope is true?  Pay close attentions to your fantasies.  When you dream and hope for something you can make it true.  Stay within your light and heart with what is good and true.  To be able to indulge in what you want you do have to take action.   With the history of hard work that has been accomplished learning took place so that the difficult problems can be dealt with. 

Flowing water does not stale.

-Zen proverb

So get on moving with the life you know you can lead.

 

Do the drink - is there one better than another?

What boosts you?  I looked a quite a few drinks and boost is one that I like because to me the flavor is better and I feel fuller longer.  This is not the same for everyone so here is what I found about the drinks.

******Remember, I am not a doctor or dietitian so please if you have any medical questions please talk to your doctor before beginning a diet with anyone of these drinks.*******

Which one is better?  There is so many different diet drinks on the shelves how can we tell what is good for us.  As for me, I am a diabetic and many of the weight control drinks have so much sugar I can't have many of them. 

One of the best answers is always water.  Water is no calories and you can add fresh fruit or veggies for different flavors. 

• Water helps maintain body fluids.  Since our body is made up of 60% water it is one of the best things to the functions of these bodily fluids include digestion, absorption, circulation, creation of saliva, transportation of nutrients,  and maintenance of body temperature.

• It helps to energize a person muscles.

• Keeps a person's skin looking vibrant.  Staying hydrated keeps moisture in the cells.

• Helps your kidney works better.

• Helps maintain normal bowel functions

 Glucose High Protein - 8 ounce bottle

Glucose Control Boost - 8 ounce bottle
190 calories
16 grams protein
16 grams of sugar
3 grams of fiber 
7grams of total fat
  - 1g saturated fat
  - 10mg cholesterol 
Gluten free
25 essential vitamins

Boost Plus       360 Calories

Boost Plus 8 ounce bottle

14g Protein

26 Vitamins & Minerals

3g of Fiber

Prebio^1™ Fiber Blend
(Prebio^1™ is a proprietary blend of prebiotic fibers to help promote the growth of beneficial intestinal bacteria to support digestive health)

Calcium and Vitamin D

Antioxidants

(Selenium, Vitamins C, E, and beta-carotene)

Gluten-free

(Suitable for people with gluten sensitivity or celiac disease

Suitable for Lactose Intolerance**)

These are the differences in the sizes of the two bottles.  Glucerna comes in a four (4) pack and the Boost comes in a six (6) pack.



Serving Size: 11.5 fl oz (340 mL)

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value*

Calories: 180 

Calories from Fat: 70

Fat g: 8

Saturated Fat, g: 1.5, Trans Fat, g: 0 Polyunsaturated Fat, g: 2
Monounsaturated Fat, g: 4.5                
Sodium 300 milligrams                         Cholesterol 10 milligrams

Dietary Fiber 5 grams                           Potassium 580 milligrams

Sugars 6 grams                                      Carbohydrates 16 grams

Protein, 15 grams

 For Ensure complete this is what is on the label:

Calories: 350 

Protein 13 grams

Calories from Fat: 100

Ensure Complete

Fat 11 grams

    Saturated Fat 1 gram

    Trans Fat 0 grams

    Polyunsaturated Fat 4 grams

   Monounsaturated Fat 5 grams

Cholesterol 5 milligrams

Sodium 240 milligrams

Potassium 70 milligrams

Carbohydrate 52 grams

Dietary Fiber 3 grams

Sugars 22 grams

26 essential vitamins & minerals

So it is a personal choice if you want to use a liquid for nutrition or have a variety of foods to complete what you are putting into your body.
What is your favorite?  Let me know and leave a comment on the page!
Thanks!

References:

6 Reasons to Drink Water http://www.webmd.com/diet/6-reasons-to-drink-water?page=1 

Boost Nutritional Drink Website - https://www.boost.com/products/glucose-control 

Glucerna Hunger smart shake website http://glucerna.com/diabetes-shakes-hunger-smart

Ensure - Always stay you:  https://ensure.com/nutrition-products/ensure-complete#milk-chocolate

Water, for life Life in Water

Drinking waters - What

is in yours?
Now there is a tricky topic.  With the Flint, Michigan crisis with their water I am having my lead levels checked because I had gone to school there since 2011.  During 2012 to 2014 I had been drinking much of my water from their tap because I could always get refills with ice for free.  At the most I would spend would be 25 cents for a recycled cup and straw.  It just makes a girl worry about what the heck is going on.  What is the water and why are there so many different kinds?  As always, I am not a doctor so please if you have concerns about what you are drinking please check with your doctor to get the best evidence based medicine information on the subject.

City tap water from most municipalities has fluoride in it but in some states like New Jersey does not.  Always remember to have some fluoride in your diet to help with the little ones teeth.  

Distilled water is a form of water that is purified.  The process for purification is very intense and it takes out everything good and bad out of the water.  This is usually not used for drinking but it is good for things like your iron so there is no build up inside it.
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Purified water is one that can go through one of several ways to get contaminates out of it.  The use of distillation, deionization, reverse osmosis, and carbon filtration are used to pull everything out of the water.  The bad news here is that is also takes out the beneficial minerals water has to offer too.  Many of your soda distributors make this type of water since they use this in many of their drinks.

Spring water is water that still has the natural minerals in it.  I have   This is from an underground source that may or may not have been treated or purified in any way.  We all have the picture of spring water coming from the snow-capped mountains.  The pictures that are on some of the bottle like that are very deceiving.  There have been some spring waters found to have coliform, arsenic and phthalates contaminates in them.  

I have trouble drinking this water because I am so used to purified water.

If you are concerned about your water, please check with the EPA about the quality of water in your area.  If you do not live in Flint you may not know what is really going on.   

So on that note, I went looking for some refreshing drinks to pull some of the crap out of my body.  Enjoy the following refreshing ideas.  
The use of fresh fruit such as lemon, lime and grapefruits are used because they are refreshing, with Vitamin C, natural energizer, helps with digestions, and helps kick start your metabolism.

Cucumber promotes a physiological purification of the body; mint helps to soothe the lungs and belly. 

 In one of the recipes it uses ginger root helps with nausea, has gingerol with is a natural pain reliever.  I could go on about how wonderful ginger is but that is for another day.

It says that you should start seeing results in two weeks so I will give you an update on my progress.  I started using this drink yesterday and boy is it refreshing and yummy from the regular old plain water I have been drinking.

Slim Down Detox Water from skinnymom.com 12/1/13

http://www.skinnymom.com/slim-down-detox-water/#.UsxwfBYTHzI

& Skinny Detox Cucumber Water from Bugetsavvydiva.com 5/19/14

http://www.budgetsavvydiva.com/2014/05/skinny-detox-water-recipe/ 

½ Gallon spring water

½ Grapefruit sliced

½ cucumber round ways, sliced

½ lemon sliced

½ lime sliced

2 or 3 mint leaves

1.     Combine all in a pitcher

2.     Allow the ingredients to chill in the 

       refrigerator for at least 1 to 2 hours before serving. 

3.     Drink it throughout the day and

   get rid of after 24 hours.

Lemon Ginger Detox from skinnyms.com 5/19/14

http://skinnyms.com/lemon-ginger-detox-drink/ 

1 12-ounce glass of water

½ lemon sliced

½ knob of ginger root grated

1.     Add lemon to the water

2.     Grate the ginger with a zester into the water

3.     Add ice and drink

Blueberry & Orange Detox Water by the peachkitchen.com(can't link sorry only on top 50 detox water recipes)

6 cups of water

2 Mandarin Oranges cut into wedges

1 handful of blueberries

1.  Combine all in a pitcher

2. Place in the refrigerator for 2 to 24 hours

3.  Serve cold & drink throughout the day

 All together Detox Water

(or what you remembered at the store  water)  

by silverwineaddition.blogspot.com

1-Quart cold water

½ cup blueberries

1 small lemon, sliced

1 small lime sliced

½ cucumber sliced

(Tap, filtered, purified, spring,

  mineral or whatever works)

1.     Place all ingredients in the 1 quart pitcher

2.     Place in the refrigerator for 2 to 24 hours

3.     Serve cold and throughout the day

Enjoy the drinks and let me know what you like and what works best for you!

References: 
http://www.mnn.com/your-home/at-home/questions/whats-the-difference-between-distilled-water-spring-water-and-purified

https://54health.com/food-and-drinks/detox-water/

http://skinnyms.com/lemon-ginger-detox-drink/ 
http://www.budgetsavvydiva.com/2015/06/detox-water-recipes/