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Three Present Day Success Stories

Oct 25th

Posted by Brandon Sharp in Food

How do you really know that inside you lurks your inner caveman? How do you know that the “caveman” diet can really improve your health? Are you wondering what they really ate or if there’s really some kind of proof?

Three distinct cultures are coming close to it — and not surprisingly, they have the best ever lifespan and are among the healthiest people on the earth.

No, the subsequent three societies are not prehistoric and it is certainly not politically correct to refer to them as such. Though, they may be termed this way due to their diet. Though different, these three population segments share a common factor: they all have the longest life spans in the world.

Not only that; their populations are virtually unscathed when it comes to suffering from modern degenerative diseases. Who are these people?

These three societies that maintain a low-calorie diet made up chiefly of fruits and vegetables are the Sardinians, the Okinawans and the Seventh Day Adventists. The Sardinians are residents of the Mediterranean island of Sardinia. The Okinawans live on the island of Okinawa off the coast of Japan. The Seventh Day Adventists is a religious group.

If there’s a diet that may possibly be called the polar reverse of the Standard American Diet, then this one may be it. The Okinawans start by eating a minimum of seven servings of vegetables a day. In addition they eat two to four servings of fruit.

The caveman example isn’t followed accurately by the group of islanders. They consume some grains, mostly in the shape of noodles, bread, and rice — and very nearly all of them are whole grains.

The Sardinians and Seventh Day Adventists eat in a like manner. As a group, they not only blessed with an amazing longevity, but experience very few degenerative diseases.

According to various nutritionists, eating whole plant foods slows your body’s digestive processes. This essentially aids your body in the absorption of nutrients more effectively. And ultimately, this gives you a more reasonable array of vitamins and minerals. Not only that, but a slow digestive process means your appetite is synchronized and your blood sugar remains level.

Because the Paleo diet is based on foods that were ingested before the agricultural revolution, they do not hold additives which can cause heart disease and other health problems, By following the Paleo diet you are bettering your chance of a healthy life.. This article, Three Present Day Success Stories is released under a creative commons attribution license.

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Aquaponics – Growing Plants Fast The New Way

Oct 4th

Posted by Brandon Sharp in Food

What becomes of the waste the fish leave behind since you do not have to change or clean the water? This is one of the most frequent questions posed when someone first contemplates aquaponics. To reply to this question we must go back to the very first theory on which aquaponics relies.

Aquaponics is a methodology in which the interdependence involving fish and plants can be fashioned and used expediently. Fish are placed in a tank and left there for a while. The goal is to keep them alive so that they eat and excrete normally. This may seem strange but the fish excrement contains ammonia, which is toxic for the fish and may endanger their lives but, it will be used as food for the plants.

The fish are in no real peril as their imminent demise is solved naturally by the conversion of the ammonia into nitrites and nitrites into nitrates. When the correct level for nitrates is appropriated it is time to place seeds into the grow beds or netting pots. The plants will absorb the nitrates while simultaneously getting nutrition and cleaning the water for the fish.

A full cycle takes up to 3 months. This is why it is recommended that the seeds be “planted” 3 months from the acquisition of the fish. This is a continuous cycle, and there should be no periods in which your plants and fish are non-productive. If you use your fish for food be sure to rotate them properly.

Great things start indeed from simple things, as you can see! If you’ve hated cleaning your fish tank, this aquaponic system will solve your problem and give you fresh, healthy and organic vegetables for you and your family. With so many advantages, you should really give it a try! It will be easier than keeping only a fish tank in your home and will certainly be more convenient!

With fish you can simply grow your own vegetables and raise your own aquaponics for food, decoration or for income. And, it can be a great hobby.. Free reprint available from: Aquaponics – Growing Plants Fast The New Way.

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Aquaponics: It’s Easy To Grow Your Own Vegetables

Sep 9th

Posted by Brandon Sharp in Food

Even for enthusiastic gardeners, gardening can be a very demanding task. It is a very laborious and time consuming activity which requires a lot of energy and dedication. Conventional gardens also require chemical-laden fertilizer to sustain their growth efforts. These are only a few of the reasons a lot of people forfeit their dreams of gardening and at the same time some also toss the idea of organic consumption. There is a method of growing pesticide and chemical free fruits and vegetables right in the comfort of your own home.

This simple, healthy way of producing your own organic fruits and vegetable is called aquaponics. Not only will you grow vegetables, but you will also raise fish. You can offer your family a complete, nutritious meal literally picked fresh from your garden. You simply select your fish and place them in a tank or aquarium filled with water. There are a lot of species to choose from including Chinese Catfish, Crappie, Bluegill, Koi and Tilapia. Whatever the species, do not forget to check and make sure it is legal to raise them in your area. Approximately a month after getting the fish the water should be adequately readied by waste to provide the nutrients necessary to feed your plants. The time is right to place the seeds. With nutrients supplied by the fish the seeds will begin to develop and grow. The plants consumption of the nutrients from the water cleanses it and clean water is returned to the fish. This recycling or recirculation of water done on a daily basis keeps the plants well fed and healthy while keeping the fish in a clean, comfortable environment.

This type of gardening doesn’t require any land, fertilizers or chemical substances; just set up the system and make sure that the water has the normal PH so the fish will live comfortably. Then let the fish and plants do the work.

Though you can grow almost anything you want with aquaponic gardening, leafy greens, fruity plants, legumes, there are a few vegetables that do not do well with the system. If you have a piece of property or even a small yard and want to grow potatoes, carrots, asparagus, onions, garlic, etc., using some of the nutrient rich water from your tank will produce positive results.

Nothing can compare to the ease, safety, health and overall superb outcome of an aquaponic garden. Everything is easily accessible and it can be 100% organic.

There is an abundance of very good information about building your own aquaponics system; also the best fishto use and what plants you can grow.. Free reprint available from: Aquaponics: It’s Easy To Grow Your Own Vegetables.

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