The Vegan Lifestyle

The health benefits of spirulina and other special foods are many.  These are foods full of nutrients essential for healthy body. These special foods are spirulina, lecithin, brewer’s yeast, torula yeast, kelp, dulse, chlorella, , flaxseed oil, garlic, blackstrap molasses, olive leaf extract, and green papaya.

Spirulina has 20 times more proteins than soybeans. It contains vitamin B12, gamma linolenic acid, RNA, DNA,  and phycocyanin, a blue-green pigment that fight against cancer. Spirulina protects the immune system, lowers blood cholesterol, and stabilizes blood sugar.

Lecithin is important for the brain and the nervous system. It improves brain function and promotes energy. It is good in the prevention of arteriosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases.

Brewer’s yeast and torula yeast are good for treating heart disorders, fatigue, gout, acne, and  nervousness, and help control sugar metabolism. They are rich source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. They contain 14 minerals, 16  amino acids, and all the B vitamins except vitamin B12.

Kelp and dulse are seaweeds that are rich sources of zinc, selenium, manganese, silicon, fluorine, chromium, molybdenum, cobalt, lithium, germanium, boron, and vanadium. These minerals are important in the proper functioning of the body.

Chlorella is filled with chlorophyll, protein, carbohydrates, vitamin C, vitamin E, all of the B vitamins, and trace minerals. It is very high in RNA and DNA, protects against ultraviolet radiation, and cleanses the blood.

Flaxseed oil is the richest plant source of omega-3 fatty acids. It helps produce hormone-like substances needed for the proper functioning of cardiovascular, nervous, mascular, and immune system.

Garlic thins the blood by keeping the blood platelet from clumping, prevents blood clots, and lowers blood pressure. It is the best natural antibiotic, and stimulates the immune system. Garlic also lowers serum cholesterol levels.

Blackstrap molass is an excellent source of choline which is good in the prevention of  gallstone formation, atherosclerosis, high blood pressure, kidney damage, glaucoma, and nephritis.  It is also a good source of inositol which is used in the treatment of schizophrenia, obesity, liver disorders, depression, and diabetes.

Olive leaf extract is effective against almost all viruses and bacteria. It protects the body against influenza, herpes, sore throat, sinusitis, skin diseases, pneumonia, and other chronic infections.

Green papaya is not only a good source of vitamins and minerals,  but it also contains papain enzyme which helps digest carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.

Indeed there are many health benefits from spirulina and other special foods. Including spirulina and other special foods in the diet will boost the immune system to fight against many illnesses.

Is this the first time you’ve heard about vitamin F? Is there such a thing as vitamin F? What is vitamin F? What are the health benefits of vitamin F?

Vitamin F is commonly known as EFA or Essential Fatty Acids. It is also sometimes called as “polyunsaturates”. The term “essential” is due to the fact that these acids cannot be made by the body, yet are vital to normal body functioning. Vitamin F is a fat-soluble vitamin that consists of the essential unsaturated fatty acids, namely, linoleic acid, linolenic acid, and the less important arachidonic acid.

Of all the fatty acids, linoleic acid is the most essential. There are two types of EFA: omega-3 and omega-6. Omega-3 has alpha-linolenic and eicosapentaenoic acids. They are found in fish, flaxseed oil, and walnut oil. Omega-6 includes linoleic and gamma-linolenic acids.

Rich sources of omega-6 are raw nuts, legumes, seeds, grape seed oil, primrose oil, sesame oil, soybean oil, borage oil, and evening primrose oil. The best single source of EFA is fresh, cold-pressed flaxseed oil because it has high levels of omega-3 and omega-6, and cheaper than other sources.

Essential fatty acids reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the body. They reduce the risks of blood clot formation. EFA lowers blood cholesterol to prevent heart diseases. It enables the cells to absorb calcium and phosphorus, and it is vital in the proper functioning of various  glands in the body.

Vitamin F or EFA is essential in metabolism and growth. It is good for healthy skin and mucous membranes. It prevents arthritis, candidiasis, cardiovascular diseases, eczema, and psoriasis.

EFA is found in high concentration in the brain, and it aids in the transmission of nerve impulses. It is used by every cell in the rebuilding and production of new cells. It is also used by the body to produce prostaglandins to regulate various body processes.

The deficiency symptoms of vitamin F or EFA are skin disorders such as acne, rashes, eczema, and dry skin. Other symptoms are kidney, prostate, menstrual, and other reproductive disorders.

Recommended therapeutic dose should be at least 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon of raw, fresh, cold-pressed wheat germ or flaxseed oil at each meal. Do not use cottonseed oil – it can damage the optic nerve. Avoid safflower oil, and hardened (solid) vegetable oil, margarine and butter because they only clog the system.

Avoid hydrogenated oils. For EFA to be useful for the body, the oil must be in pure liquid supplement and must not be subjected to heat. Processing and cooking easily destroy the essential fatty acids, changing them to dangerous free radicals.