GINGER INFOGRAPHIC > Just Add Ginger! Here’s a look at Ginger Nutrition

Here’s our second infogram in our INFOGRAPHIC SERIES on Just Add Good Stuff. The infographics give you some introductory information about health benefits, recipes and interesting facts about various whole foods, vegetables and fruits. We hope you enjoy them!

 

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Just Add Ginger! A powerful, aromatic,  gentle and flavorful herb, ginger or ginger root has been used as a natural remedy for hundreds of ailments for centuries. The stunning health benefits are now being scientifically proven and they range from treating bacterial infections to digestion to cancer. Here is a Ginger Infographic that outlines the Top 10 health benefits of ginger, ginger nutrition information, ginger recipes and some interesting facts about ginger root. Here is the Just Add Good Stuff Ginger Infographic:

 

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TOP 10 Health Benefits of Ginger as described on our Ginger Infographic:

  1. treats and prevents multiple forms of cancer
  2. prevents diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol
  3. acts as a natural antibiotic to fight pathogenic bacteria
  4. reduces pain & inflammation acting as a natural painkiller
  5. treats nausea/motion sickness, heartburn & migraines
  6. cures menstrual pain/cramps and morning sickness
  7. prevents intestinal ulcers and gastric distress
  8. fights fungal infections and toxicity in the body
  9. important for heart health and fights gout & arthritis
  10. boosts immune system to fight the cold and flu

 

Ginger Nutrition Facts as described on our Ginger Infographic

  • Serving Size = 1 tsp
  • Calories = 2
  • Calories from Fat = 0
  • Total Fat = 0.02 g
  • Cholesterol = 0 mg
  • Sodium = 0 mg
  • Potassium = 8 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate = 0.36 g
  • Dietary Fiber = 0 g
  • Sugars = 0.03 g
  • Protein = 0.04 g
  • Vitamin A = 0% RDI
  • Vitamin C = 0% RDI
  • Calcium = 0% RDI
  • Iron = 0% RDI

 

Healthy Ginger Recipes as mentioned on our Ginger Infographic

  1. Cacao Ginger dessert balls
  2. Summer Peach Ginger smoothie
  3. Miso Ginger Spring Salad dressing

* All of our recipes are gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan! Click here for more recipes!

 

Interesting Facts about Ginger on the Ginger Infographic

  • Cultivation started in South Asia & has spread to East Africa and the Caribbean. Top producers are India, China & Indonesia.
  • Although there are few negative side effects to consuming ginger, it can interact with some meds.
  • Ginger root should be stored in a COOL & DRY place
  • Ginger root is NOT actually a root, but a rhizome
  • Choose robust / firm roots with a spicy fragrance and smooth skin
  • Contains silicon for healthy skin, hair, teeth and nails
  • Plant is 30 – 60 cm tall and is extremely rare to find in the wild
  • One of the most important herbs in the world
  • Ginger is also used to treat heartworm problems in doggies!

 

The ginger infogram (or ginger infographic) talks about high-level information regarding the ginger root. For more details about the health benefits and nutritional information about ginger and ginger root, please contact us and we will find out more from licensed dieticians and medical science professionals. It is our goal to provide the best information possible and to help inspire you to become more healthy through diet, nutrition and fitness. The ginger infographic will be updated whenever necessary, as studies and clinical research provides us with more insight into the health benefits of ginger root which would affect our Top 10 ginger health benefits on the Ginger Infographic. In addition, we constantly experiment with uses of ginger root in various dishes, so our ginger recipes will also reflect that. Lastly, if we find any more interesting facts and figures about blueberries in general, we will also update the ‘Did You Know?’ section of our Just Add Good Stuff Ginger Infographic.

The information on this infographic is for informational purposes only.
It is not intended to nor should it be a substitute for advice, consultation or visits to your health care provider.
‘Nutrition Facts’ provided by FatSecret.com and verified by Just Add Good Stuff.

BLUEBERRY INFOGRAPHIC > Just Add Blueberries! Here’s a look at Blueberry Nutrition

This is the first of our INFOGRAPHIC SERIES on Just Add Good Stuff. The infographics (or infograms) will provide you with interesting facts and figures about various vegetables, fruits, whole foods and general health. From weird and wacky facts to nutritional information per serving, these infographics is a starting point to help you kick start a more healthy and happy lifestyle.  We hope you enjoy them!

 

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Just Add Blueberries! Blueberries are one of the best superfoods in the world! Blueberries are high in nutrition, vitamins and trace minerals. All of these aid in our cognitive, circulatory, nervous and digestive systems. Here is a Blueberry Infographic that outlines the Top 10 health benefits of blueberries, blueberry nutrition information, blueberry recipes and some interesting facts about blueberries.  Here is the Just Add Good Stuff Blueberry Infographic:

 

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TOP 10 Health Benefits of Blueberries on the Blueberry Infographic:

  1. extremely high in anti-oxidants
  2. restores & protects brain cells for cognitive function
  3. slows the aging process to keep us healthy & young
  4. 32% of recommended vitamin c in a single serving
  5. effective anti-depressant to stabilize mood swings
  6. ideal dietary supplement to prevent heart disease
  7. no known side effects and very few allergies
  8. high in fiber which improves digestion
  9. fights free radicals against cancer, alzheimers & infection
  10. keeps us fresh, active, fit & sharp

 

Blueberry Nutrition Facts on the Blueberry Infographic

  • Serving Size = 1 cup
  • Calories = 83
  • Calories from Fat = 4
  • Total Fat = 0.48 g
  • Cholesterol = 0 mg
  • Sodium = 1 mg
  • Potassium = 112 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate = 21.01 g
  • Dietary Fiber = 3.5 g
  • Sugars = 14.44 g
  • Protein = 1.07 g
  • Vitamin A = 2% RDI
  • Vitamin C = 24% RDI
  • Calcium = 1% RDI
  • Iron = 2% RDI

 

Healthy Blueberry Recipes on the Blueberry Infographic

  1. Blueberry Quinoa muffins
  2. Blueberry Acai Berry dessert balls
  3. Mixed Berry flax & hemp seed bread

 
* All of our recipes are gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan! Click here for more recipes!

 

 Things You May Not Know About Blueberries on the Blueberry Infographic

  • USDA study ranked wild blueberries as the #1 anti-oxidant fruit
  • WILD blueberries contain 48% more anti-oxidants than cultivated blueberries
  • You can buy ORGANIC & WILD blueberries at your local grocers
  • WILD & ORGANIC blueberries also come frozen
  • > 95% of store bought blueberry MUFFINS contain no blueberries
  • Use FROZEN wild blueberies in place of ice cubes
  • Blueberries are one of the only natural foods that are truly blue
  • Blueberries were once called star berries
  •  State of Maine is the blueberry production capital of North America

 

This blueberry infographic (we also call it a blueberry infograph) talks about general blueberry facts and information.  For more details about the health benefits and nutritional information, please contact us and we will find out more from licensed dieticians and medical science professionals.  It is our goal to provide the best information possible and to help inspire you to become more healthy through diet, nutrition and fitness.  The blueberry infographic will be updated whenever necessary, as studies and clinical research provides us with more insight into the health benefits of blueberries which would affect our Top 10 blueberry health benefits on the Blueberry Infographic.  In addition, we constantly experiment with uses of blueberries in various dishes, so our blueberry recipes will also reflect that.  Lastly, if we find any more interesting facts and figures about blueberries in general, we will also update the ‘Did You Know?’ section of our Just Add Good Stuff Blueberry Infographic.

 
The information on this infographic is for informational purposes only.
It is not intended to nor should it be a substitute for advice, consultation or visits to your health care provider.
‘Nutrition Facts’ provided by FatSecret.com and verified by Just Add Good Stuff.

Rip Esselstyn’s Whole Foods Plant Based Diet Books & Videos!

You’ve probably heard the name before. Your friends may have mentioned Rip Esselystyn in passing or you may have watched Forks Over Knives, an eye opening food documentary about health, diet and nutrition.

Wherever you’ve heard the name Rip Esselstyn is not important. What’s important is Rip Esselstyn’s teachings on whole foods plant based diets. Not only that, but this hunk is also a best selling author with his health/nutrition and recipe book The Engine 2 Diet: The Texas Firefighter’s 28-Day Save-Your-Life Plan that Lowers Cholesterol and Burns Away the Pounds, which was also featured on Forks Over Knives. Since then, he is following up with a 2nd book called Rip Esselstyn My Beef with Meat: The Healthiest Argument for Eating a Plant-Strong Diet. Here’s more about this amazing role model…

 

Rip Esselystyn Background

Rip was born in Upstate New York and attended the University of Texas at Austin on a swimming scholarship between 1982 and 1986. During that time, Rip Esselstyn was an All American swimmer, winning numerous swimming awards during this collegiate years and becoming a household name on the swimming circuit. After University, Rip Esselstyn became a successful triathlete, competing against the world’s best for over 10 years. In late 1990’s Rip retired from being a pro-triathlete and became a professional firefighter and emergency medical technician. Soon after getting his certifications, Rip Esselstyn started working at the Austin Fire Department’s Engine 2.

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The Rip Esselstyn Whole Foods Plant Based Diet

As with most people in North America, Rip Esselstyn grew up eating a standard ‘Western-style diet’ which consisted mainly of animal protein, some vegetables and fruit, lots of carbohydrates and starch and of course, fast food and soda drinks. What’s interesting is that during Rip Esselstyn’s triathlete competition years, he switched over to a whole foods plant based diet. He was inspired by some of his dad’s teachings in this subject area and decided to go into an entirely whole foods plant based diet as of 1987, years before he retired from competing in professional triathletes.

In collaboration with Gene Stone, Rip Esselstyn published his first book, The Engine 2 Diet: The Texas Firefighter’s 28-Day Save-Your-Life Plan that Lowers Cholesterol and Burns Away the Pounds back in 2009 and it quickly became a best-selling health, nutrition and diet related book of all time. The Rip Esselstyn whole foods plant based diet was based on his personal experiences from switching between a Western style diet to this whole foods plant based routine. Part of the reason why he published Rip Esselstyn The Engine 2 Diet: The Texas Firefighter’s 28-Day Save-Your-Life Plan that Lowers Cholesterol and Burns Away the Poundsbook was also because the number of cardiac related emergencies he saw as a firefighter. As we all know, integrating a whole foods plant based diet such as Rip Esselstyn’s The Engine 2 Diet lifestyle will help reduce the risk of cardiac diseases and heart attacks. The Engine 2 Diet by Rip Esselstyn and Gene Stone appeared on the New York Times Best Seller List and was endorsed by many celebrities, notable public servants and others. You can learn more here: www.TheEngine2Diet.com.

Rip Esselstyn’s whole foods plant based diet book The Engine 2 Dietalso made it onto the highly acclaimed Forks Over Knives documentary. Forks Over Knives is one of Just Add Good Stuff’s most favorite food documentaries and is a must-see! The Engine 2 Diet on Forks Over Knives solidified Rip Esselstyn place as one of the leading role models for a whole foods plant based diet and lifestyle. What Forks Over Knives and The Engine 2 Diet combination did for many people is that someone such as Rip Esselstyn, can live an extremely healthy and fit lifestyle while incorporating many ‘scary’ diet and nutrition related changes to their lives. In many ways, Rip Esselstyn’s appearance on Forks Over Knives showed that it can be done with commitment, awareness and self-education. The movie was quickly followed by Forks Over Knives Presents The Engine 2 Kitchen Rescue with Rip Esselstyn.

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Rip Esselstyn My Beef with Meat: The Healthiest Argument for Eating a Plant-Strong Diet

Rip’s latest book was released in mid May 2013 and is called Rip Esselystyn My Beef with Meat: The Healthiest Argument for Eating a Plant-Strong Diet. Not only does it contain a lot of new material, but My Beef with Meat: The Healthiest Argument for Eating a Plant-Strong Diet by Rip Esselstyn but it also has 140 new Engine 2 Diet recipes that are healthy, easy to follow and quick to prepare (as usual). Great tips and recommendations are also made throughout the book and you can easily purchase it on Amazon (hard copy or Kindle) as of mid May. In essence, My Beef with Meat: The Healthiest Argument for Eating a Plant-Strong Diet by Rip Esselstyn is a follow up to his The Engine 2 Diet book. The first book was mainly recipe based, while Rip’s second book, My Beef with Meat: The Healthiest Argument for Eating a Plant-Strong Diet is more about education and dispelling many myths surrounding health and nutrition. Rip argues that many of today’s worst diseases are diet related and therefore, can easily be reversed with the implementation of a plant strong diet, as explained in My Beef with Meat: The Healthiest Argument for Eating a Plant-Strong Diet by Rip Esselstyn. Here is the background information about My Beef with Meat on Amazon:

For the millions who are following a plant-based diet, as well as those meat-eaters who are considering it, MY BEEF WITH MEAT is the definitive guide to convincing all that it’s truly the best way to eat! New York Times Bestelling author of The Engine 2 Diet and nutrition lecturer Rip Esselstyn, is back and ready to arm readers with the knowledge they need to win any argument with those who doubt the health benefits of a plant-based diet–and convince curious carnivores to change their diets once and for all. Rip Esselstyn reveals information on the foods that most people believe are healthy, yet that scientific research shows are not. Some foods, in fact, he deems so destructive they deserve a warning label. Want to prevent heart attacks, stroke, cancer and Alzheimer’s? Then learn the facts and gain the knowledge to convince those skeptics that they are misinformed about plant-base diets, for instance:

You don’t need meat and dairy to have strong bones or get enough protein
You get enough calcium and iron in plants
The myth of the Mediterranean diet
There is a serious problem with the Paleo diet
If you eat plants, you lose weight and feel great

My Beef with Meat by Rip Esselstyn proves the Engine 2 way of eating can optimize health and ultimately save lives and includes more than 145 delicious recipes to help readers reach that goal.

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Here are some of his other teachings:

Eating a plant-strong diet is the best way to fight the dangerous fires raging inside us—fires that create all the chronic Western ailments including heart attack, stroke, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and diabetes.

The fat and cholesterol in animal products clogs up arteries and can cause impotence, which research shows may be an early sign of heart disease. But men, you can treat this without Viagra. Instead, eat fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and beans.

Some people ask: is Rip Esselstyn gay?  Because Rip is so secretive with his personal life, many people have asked that question at least once: Rip Esselstyn gay?  Most indications is that Rip Esselstyn is NOT gay.  However, many journalists looking for the latest scoop on Rip Esselstyn’s sexuality have always brought this topic up to garner more followers (which to us is disgusting).  For gay men, Rip Esselstyn gay would be unreal.  To them, a gay Rip Esselstyn will break down all barriers in terms of sexuality and masculinity.  So when you ask is Rip Esselstyn gay, who really cares?  He is a role model for EVERYONE … a handsome firefighter dedicated to bringing awareness to health, diet, nutrition and fitness.  He is also a dedicated spokesperson for clean eating whole foods plant based diets.  Yes he’s handsome, well spoken and a great role model … and because of his secretive personal life, this doesn’t mean that Rip Esselstyn is gay at all.  What is means is that there are certainly lots of people who want a gay Rip Esselstyn … and it’s certainly just their dream.

The only nutrient that plant-based foods lack is vitamin B12. But you can get a daily supply by downing a glass of fortified soy milk or a bowl of fortified cereal.

Some trendy diets claim that all carbohydrates are bad guys, yet of the three macro-nutrients that provide calories in our diet (carbs, protein, and fat), carbohydrates are the body’s primary fuel source. They’re responsible for managing your heart rate, digestion, breathing, exercising, walking, and thinking.