Posts tagged 'Dr. OZ'

Interest in the compound Fucoxanthin has sky rocketed thanks to Dr. Oz. This leads me to want to share a bit more about this amazing substance. Fucoxanthin is a seaweed compound and we are big proponents of consuming seaweed, a natural wild vegetable from the ocean. One reason we like wild foods is because they offer a richer and wider nutritional content than farmed foods.

Enlighten your sweet tooth with this delicious alternative to ordinary sugar: Coconut Sugar. This delicate unique sweetener is mild and smooth and perfect for your morning cup of tea or as a recipe substitute for ordinary sugar.

How interesting, I hardly knew when the nominations were? Licorice is certainly an interesting plant. It is widely known as a flavoring for "Licorice" the black chewy candy. Before its fame in the land of sweets it was and still is used widely in Chinese medicine. And this year it got another boost from Dr. Oz. On his show he told everyone how licorice can aid weight loss, when used in conjunction with Modifilan brown seaweed extract. If you are interested in learning more about Modifilan there are 3 other posts on this blog about Modifilan. Just search for them.

We've been in love with seaweed for years and are always amazed at the accolades they receive. So when we heard Dr. Oz was boasting about the weight loss and belly fat burning benefits of fucoxanthin from brown seaweed extract we were not surprised.

The title of this section says it all, "Improves the effects of diet and exercise". This doesn't take the place of diet and exercise. The report on brown seaweed has been a mixed bag; mostly positive with the most positive results coming when it is combined with diet and exercise. So if you are looking to lose a little weight and want positive results, combine brown seaweed with diet and exercise

Zebra Organics and it's founders Randy Olsen and Mark D'Aquila have been exploring the world of healthy eating, raw food and local food for the past 15 years. And, we teamed up 5 years ago to bring what we feel is the best of all these categories and more to the world. While neither of us suffer from any debilitating gluten intolerance, it just so happens that the foods we love are gluten free. So we decided to devote an entire section of the site to gluten free foods, most of these also fall into the raw food category.

Seaweed is a common food in Japanese cuisine, one the most popular varieties being Nori. One of the great benefits to consuming nori is that it contains an abundance of omega 3 fatty acids. Omega 3 fats nourish the skin as well as the brain and modulate cholesterol levels and inflammatory compounds the body produces. And, it is high in vitamin C, proteins and mineral salts. At Zebra Organics we stock a variety of healthy foods and a favorite of ours is seaweed. These vegetables of the sea contain a wide range of nutrients not found as easily in land vegetables. The are fun to eat and add variety and nutrition to the diet.

Along with its belly fat burning properties, brown seaweed extract has a many positive health benefits. Whether using it for weight loss or to cleanse the body this is a powerful supplement that will help you on your path toward total body well being.

Besides being tart, sweet and loaded with bioflavonoids goldenberries are a lot of fun to eat. Goldenberries also known as Incan berries are sourced from Peru. Where they were and are still enjoyed by the native population. Goldenberries are a close relative of the tomatillo and is known as Cape Gooseberry. The goldenberry is not a true gooseberry though, it is a member of the Solanceae family which includes ashwaganda and goji berries.