Wheat, Gluten and You - Are we eating the same grain? (Part 1)

I remember when I was young, about 20 or so years ago, wheat-based foods, used to be my staple food. Breads, cereals and grains are part of my diet, these foods were my primary source of calories. My parents' knowledge about health, nutrition and diet is close to zero, and of course I don't blame any of them, and it is quite rare to find someone within the family who is extremely knowledgeable about health, especially holistic lifestyle. Back in my childhood days, I was severely malnutritioned and often sick and none of the doctors had any clue what was wrong with me. Not until I gradually found out what went wrong and why my health suffered poorly back in those years. Apart from generally poor diet and lack of nutrition, what have I discovered? What could be one of the culprits in our diet which degenerate our health, making us sick, malnutrition and even triggers autoimmunity and chronic diseases? 

Today, it's all about wheat. Arguably, the most common ingredient found in processed foods, restaurants and most foods which we eat regularly on daily basis. It is known as 'staff of life' by the western population, but how much truth do we know about the wheat we are eating right now? A common question people asked me, "Haven't we been eating wheat for countless generations?" Some debate that wheat existed since the biblical time. Yes, it is true, and I totally agree. But, is the wheat the same as hundreds or even thousands of years ago? The answer is NO. 

I realized that most of my personal trainers friends, are eating wheat-based diet. Most of the people I know, including doctors are living on wheat and grains. Most conventional doctors are overweight and unhealthy, and most personal trainers suffers from various gut disorders and unspoken health symptoms. Wonder why a lot of fitness instructors in gyms are having that 'inflamed' belly attached to the big-size muscular structure? Most people are so obsessed with how they look outside, but they have mostly forgotten about the inside, the pillars of health and what enable them to live a quality disease-free life. 

How much do we know about wheat? How much do we realize what is causing most of us to gain weight? Have you wonder what wheat can do to your body?  Do you even know that 2 pieces of whole wheat bread raise blood sugar level higher then a snickers bar? Most people, believe that wheat or grains is safe and beneficial for the body, in terms of nutrition and general health. How can we be wrong right? I mean the USDA food pyramid tells us to consume more grains (7-11 servings per day) in order to be healthy and maintain an ideal BMI. But, why are we sicker and fatter then ever? 

Let's start off by discussing the origins of this grain. Back in ancient time, or what we could call it biblical time, wheat is known as einkorn. This ancient grain, is known to be consumed by mankind for approximately 20000 years ago, before agriculture. This hard-hulled einkorn contains 14 chromosomes, unlike the wheat we consume in the 21st century. Back in Neolithic times, another type of wheat called Emmer was mated with goat grass, thus combining total of 28 chromosomes. In early years, plant hybridization was rare and modern wheat remain the same until 20th century. Over the years, hundreds and even thousands of varieties were created to increase yield. Today, China is the largest producer of wheat in the world. Both India and USA are also two huge wheat producers. Remember, we are not eating the same wheat Jesus Christ had, and the biblical wheat is safer for human consumption.

An average person, consumed easily more then 100 pounds of wheat per year. That's equivalent to the weight of an average adult female. Since the last 50-60 years or so, at least hundreds of hybridization done on the modern wheat. This high-yield semi dwarf strain, is the concoction of the agriculture genetics. Genetics, protein composition, biochemistry and components are different from wheat back in 1950's. The wheat which our ancestors ate are not the same with what we eat today. Bear in mind, Celiac disease has quadrupled since 40-50 years ago. Is that a coincidence? On top of that, autoimmune disease has soared sky high and we are facing obesity and diabetes epidemic.

The modern wheat, experienced change in gliadin genetic sequence. What is gliadin? Well, first of all, it is a protein found in wheat. It is a poison, and can cause whole host of problems and havoc in the body. Please take note that grains are the seeds of grass. We can only eat the seeds if we processed them. For some people, when we talk about wheat, first thing in mind is gluten. Yes, gluten is arguably the primary culprit in this grain which series of destruction in the body, but there are other harmful compounds in wheat, which we must all realize before we suffer its consequences. Dr. Alession Fassano, who was awarded the Linus Pauling award, for demonstrating gliadin protein in wheat which can trigger the disruption of normal intestinal barrier, a process which is associated with autoimmune disorders. It was demonstrated by Dr. Fassano, that with presence of gliadin, foreign substances can enter the bloodstream, which are supposed to be kept within the intestinal tract. Thus, increased intestinal permeability which lead to higher levels of zonulin, which is a protein that could trigger problems in the body. Gliadin, can also cause inflammatory cascade in the body, which triggers cytokines, histamines and prostaglandins. It's bad news for anyone who is concern about heart disease, and other autoimmune diseases such as lupus, multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis. 

Gliadin, is also characterized as a collection of degraded opioid peptides called exorphins. If you heard of morphins, you will know the level of addiction and why you can't get rid of the bread and wheat from your diet. Exorphins can pass your blood-brain-barrier (from the gut), and bind to opiate-receptors in the brain, to induce appetite. Meaning, you feel hungry faster and more often when everytime you consume wheat based foods. Studies have also shown that these chemicals can cause neurological problems especially in children, namely ADHD and Autism(link of the studies below). Bipolar disorder has also been linked (link of the study below) with wheat consumption, as exorphins are neurotoxic and addictive. Other mental disorders such as depression and schizophrenia are some of the known associations to wheat (study link below). Some call it plant morphin or heroin, as your cravings for wheat will go from bad to worst, after years of ingestion. 

Imagine, if I would to tell you that your cereals and breads contain morphins, would you believe or accept it? Well, I know the look on that face and it's no surprise most people are not aware of the addictive compound found in modern wheat. In the next post, I will discuss more about other toxic compounds in wheat and what it does to the body. Stay tuned. 

Gliadin, Gluten, Zonulin (Some of the journals)

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21248165
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22731712
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10801176
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16635908
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18485912
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22902773
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16456012
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1808742/
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11191281
http://www.nature.com/pr/journal/v16/n12/abs/pr1982238a.html
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19814655
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21890812
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18166587
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/6609726
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9276449
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7637543
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8422933
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1309704
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20545470
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20471632
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3747763/
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1399-5618.2011.00894.x/full
http://www.faim.org/glutenfree/root-cause-autoimmune-disease.html

FINALLY....LIPID Hypothesis Debunked!

29 billion dollars, diabetes, liver disease, fertility issue, erectile dsyfunction, obesity, leaky gut and digestive disorders, Alzheimer's, depression, mood swings, metabolic syndrome, PCOS, chronic fatigue, yeast infection, congestive heart failure, cancer, and a long list of other health diseases and symptoms. What do all  of these health conditions have in common? The huge long standing lipid-hypothesis which absurdly started about 50 plus years ago.  It is also known as the 'high cholesterol caused heart disease' hypothesis.

I have blogged a number of times regarding this topic, and hopefully, this will be the last and final post about this whole insanity which has created a whole host of health problems and robbing our bank accounts. I would call it a SPIDER-web effect, or perhaps a 'moon-size' vicious cycle. I have to agree, it is nothing short of a masterclass plan to make billions (if not trillions) of dollars, from this whole saturated fats and cholesterol caused heart disease phobia. When you analyze it thoroughly, the pharmaceutical and food industries are the perfect partners in crime, and both of these giants are so powerful and wealthy, that they have big influence and control over our health-care system, treatment protocols, doctors, dietitians and nutritionists, medical faculties and schools, and the government.

Imagine, we are taking dietary advises from the same dietitians and nutritionists who are taught from the same diet and nutrition institutions who are funded and influenced by food industry? If you don't have brain damage or extremely low IQ, you could do the math easily. The general population is getting so called health advises and diagnosis as well as treatment from conventional doctors who are taught by the lecturers based on pharmaceuticals-driven paradigm? The same medical institutions (except some of the non-profit medical schools, e.g Johns Hopkins) who are largely funded by pharmaceutical companies are taking control of our health and life. Do the math again, and try connect the dots a little bit better this time.

Now, let's go back to the days of our earlier ancestors, our great grand parents era. Let's say 1940's, where our healthier great grandparents were still consuming butter, eggs, animals fats, primarily diet higher in saturated fats and cholesterol compared to today. The rates of heart disease and other chronic diseases are very much lower then now, or since this whole fat-cholesterol phobia started. These healthy folks didn't know much about saturated fats and cholesterol linked with heart disease, but they do know its what the body needs and they feel the satiety after meal, and they feel better and healthier. Getting pregnant and conception were never a problem, erectile dysfunction were almost unheard of, and cancer rates is much lower about 50-60 years ago. Obesity and fat people were rare, compared to what you can observe as of today, as almost everyone is consuming high carbs diet, especially refined processed carbohydrates, and low to non fat diet.

Since Ancel Keys flawed study, it had changed the entire medical industry diagnosis and treatment on heart disease. Food industry madness on promoting low fat, low cholesterol and consuming high carbohydrate diet is making us sicker and fatter in history of mankind. One flawed hypothesis, created a long list of other health problems to the society, making even more profits by boosting other pharmaceutical drugs, and the food manufacturers' bank accounts are exploding with unthinkable profit, which are largely from the grains industry. It wasn't only the sales of statin (cholesterol lowering drug) which grossed the highest selling drugs, but it is what started the money-ball rolling, initiating the domino effect of the entire 'chasing the symptoms' situation. Follow the money....you will find out the conspiracy, and there is no theory to it, because it happened and reality speaks for itself. It's a pity conventional doctors and people like us were made victims, as most doctors have good intentions to help their patients to get better, but the ugly truth of what they learnt about disease diagnosis and treatment, may not be as effective as they would wish.

When the study was recently published, I truly hope every conventional doctors, dietitians and nutritionists as well as general population, read and acknowledge what went wrong, and what was discovered. It has been debunked again and again, and conventional health professionals are either ignoring it or they do not read their journals. Too busy making money? Maybe YES. Most doctors I know don't even have time to prepare their own meals, not to mention knowing how to take care of their own health.

Of course, there are minority of real health professionals and advocates who have been trying to voice out this whole lipid hypothesis scam since years ago. Gary Taubes, Dr. David Perlmutter, Dr. William Davis, Dr. Cate Shanahan, Dr, Frank Sinatra, Dr. Duane Graveline, Dr. Andrew Weil, etc. The list is way too long, and personally, these health professionals are my idols. There are overwhelming studies which shown and debunked this saturated fats-cholesterol madness, to be precise, 72 published journals.

The society has been overdose on sugar and carbs for as long as this low fat low cholesterol phobia started decades ago. Many healthy people have been put on statins due to fear of high cholesterol levels in the body. Soon, younger adults, teenagers and kids will be statinated before we even realize it is killing ourselves! Watch 'Statin Nation' documentary, it's a must watch for anyone who think that cholesterol causes heart disease! Start taking control of your health and life, before you become victim of food and pharmaceutical drugs industries.

Before I sign off, I would like to say that for this whole hypothesis to go away entirely, and for the entire community to accept it, medical schools need to change the way the lecturers teach about saturated fats, cholesterol and heart disease. Statins no longer needed and diagnosis and treatment of heart disease will be almost completely different, and USDA have to remodel most part of the food pyramid and provide new recommendations to everyone. Further more, food industry advertising and marketing on their food products will have to be completely different, and grains based industry will suffer multi trillion dollars loss due to this whole shift. Dietetics and nutrition courses will need to teach a whole new chapter to new students and amend their dietary guidelines too. Do you see where this is going? The entire domino effect is not only about heart disease or saturated fats and cholesterol. It's massively tied to everything related to health, diagnosis, treatment and even policies set by governments. The tipping point is slowly starting, but it may take somewhere between maybe anther 10-15 years for this hypothesis to go away. Remember, it is a multi trillion dollars profit hypothesis!


Check this out: 

“It’s not saturated fat we should worry about," said cardiologist Dr. Rajiv Chowdhury, lead author of the study. "It’s the high-carb or sugary diet that should be the focus of dietary guidelines.”

Chowdhury and his colleagues drew their conclusions after reviewing data from 72 published studies of more than 600,000 people from 18 countries. Chowdhury is not the only heart doctor who holds this opinion. Cardiologist Dr. William Davis, author of Wheat Belly, said a low-carb, high-fat diet reverses type 2 diabetes and prevents heart disease.


Source: http://www.examiner.com/article/saturated-fat-gets-vindicated-by-mainstream-media-on-stunning-time-cover

Journal:   http://annals.org/article.aspx?articleid=1846638

Video source:   http://time.com/2863227/ending-the-war-on-fat/

Man Boobs, High Body Fat & ED - Feminization of a Male

Yes. Today's post is for you. Once upon a time, let's travel back to thousands of years ago, perhaps a couple of millions years back. How did our primal ancestors look like, and more importantly, how reproductive are these older species? With no fertility clinics nor Viagra, let's see how much human species have 'transformed' from caveman era, to the modern 'facebooker' stressed-out society. 

Today's post, will focus on DUDES. Adult males, or is it feminized weaker species of male dominant? It's getting a little bit more confusing as many guys out there are having some of the characteristics of women. And no, I'm definitely not joking. Look around you, your workplace, shopping malls, your male spouse/partner, and family members and friends too. From male species which evolved for countless generations, our primal ancestors were healthy, lean, strong, functional and reproductive. What about adult males in the 21st century as of today? Imagine a typical 30% body fat, sluggish, overweight, tired and suffering from possible erectile dysfunction. Having developed 'man boobs' with overload of estrogen female hormones would be the icing on the cake. Ladies, can you imagine your partner or spouse suffering from this physical and physiological dilemma? 

The LOW-T (testosterone) is hitting our male society hard. We are seeing a transformation of a reproductive, strong, lean male adults, to a much weaker, infertile, high body fat homo sapiens. The question is, why is this happening? How come men are suffering from these health conditions but our ancestors long time ago were so much healthier and reproductive? Remember your great great grandparents could conceive 8 to 10 children, but couples these days barely even able to give birth to a health baby? A lot of couples are suffering from fertility problems and the sale of ED pills is putting a big smile for pharmaceutical companies. 

Guys out there, ask yourself this question. "Is ED a deficiency of Viagra or Cialis? Or are you taking synthetic testosterone pills due to low T? The 'chasing da symptoms' mentality is haunting almost everyone who live on this planet earth. We have been hardwired to be dependent and rely on pills, short cut weight loss solutions, or even surgery to address the symptoms we are facing right now. But no one is asking WHY? Conventional diet, fitness and health industries focus primarily on 'targeted' areas or issues. For instance, the obsession of 6 pack abs, or the slimming center provided toning down solutions, and also diet pills for fast track weight loss. But very few health or fitness professionals ask the question WHY. Could liver and gut health be part of poor metabolism and fat loss results? Why isn't the body able to produce testosterone hormones naturally, instead the need to supplement or perhaps relying on bio-identical hormones or synthetic testosterone? And of course the blue pill not only making the ED condition worsen in the long run, but with adverse side effects too. 

Not many health practitioners involve in investigative work, when comes to helping or assessing the patient or client. Most conventional doctors do not even want to talk about the cause of the disease or why this and that happened to you. Asking a conventional doctor about diet and nutrition, is like asking an electrician to fix your computer. Funny isn't it? The thing is, most people doesn't even realize about what conventional doctors studied or taught in medical school. Most of these health professionals are bloated, overweight and sick themselves. 

Now, let's talk about one of the most embarrassing confession of men, erectile dysfunction. Also known as ED, this health condition used to be non-existent during our primal ancestors evolution days. Since introduction of processed foods decades ago, ED has been known to occur amongst men in the 60's and 70's. It is known as 'elderly sexual disorder'. Present year 2014, especially the last 10 years or so, this condition is soaring sky high, and men as young as late 20's are suffering from this embarrassing condition. A shocking statistic, the reproductive and fertility health of adult males have gotten from bad to worst. The question is, can it get any worst then current situation? The answer is, in my honest opinion, YES. 

Apart from seeing newborn babies with reduced penis size, the new generation of boys are becoming estrogen dominant and poor fertility health. Libido in men and women is all time low, intimate encounters and sex sessions have become more of a routine task then passionate craving for your partner and endorphins loaded dose. We are a dying breed of reproductive species, not to mention healthy reproductive functions and hormonal regulation. Most of my guy friends were saying, "I don't have ED". If you go limp or reduced erection during change of position in bed, you are suffering from ED. And if you are unable to achieve and maintain full erection for at least minutes, you have ED. Although psychological and emotional factors do play a role in this area, but generally, young adult males are suffering from this tight-lips dilemma. Most men do not want to talk or confess about this issue, as it will hurt their ego, big time.

How about libido? Why healthy libido is so important in health? Most women think that libido is not important, especially then ones who are in their late 30's and 40's. Most of these middle age women often think that it is normal to have low or no libido. What's even worst, these ladies are still reproductive and menstruating, and sex is no longer a priority in their lives. With stressful jobs and relationships, on top of financial worries and family responsibilities, the modern life has dampen our health as if we have been hit by a bus. Poor or low libido, is a classic sign of hormonal depletion, adrenal fatigue and pregnenolone steal is a high possibility. A reproductive adult with healthy libido, men or women, represents a homo sapien who is hormonally and psysiologically healthy, if not optimal health. If one is often in 'fight or flight' survival state due to chronic stress, reproduction is the last thing your body wants. Thyroid functions and metabolism will slow down, and body fat accumulation will increase overtime. High cortisol, low testosterone and estrogen levels predominantly higher then normal for male adults. Feminization of a male adult is increasingly alarming, a mediocre observation skill will realize how many guys out there are high in total body fat, physically weak and low energy levels, apart from limp down south (you know what i meant). Carrying that sagging high-fat tissue boobs is not something to be proud of, and summer beach days might not be so enjoyable for some of you out there. 

Every guy wants a lean, muscular strong body. The same apply with women, who dream of a lean, curvy body. Why are both men and women suffer from such physical and hormonal headaches? I may not have the entire answers for you, but I hereby layout some of the critical factors which dampen your sex life, physical outlook, and vitality. 

1) Soybean (processed) - Tofu, soy milk, edamame, soy ingredients in packaged food products

One of the highest phytoestrogen foods on the planet, eliminate this foods in your diet. High estrogen in men, is accountable for man boobs and low testosterone levels as well as ED. Fermented organic soy is allowed in small amounts, but consume it sparringly. 

2) Petrochemicals/toxins exposure

Toxic chemicals such as pesticides, herbicides, toluene, BPA, benzene, hexane and similiar environmental chemicals act as endocrine disruptor. These chemicals have been shown in studies to cause hormonal dsyregulation in humans and animals. Conventionally grown foods and skin care products are contaminated with these chemicals. 

3) Sugars, Wheat, Grains, Refined carbs

Twin evil foods for fat loss, responsible for insulin resistance and over secretion of fat-storing hormone insulin. Almost everyone is sugar or wheat addict. Imagine sugar-drunken sperm trying to find it's way to the female egg?

4) Chronic stress

This is a big one and most people miss it. Many people assume that their adrenals are working properly and no hormonal problems, because they are still 'functional' and alive. Adrenal fatigue is one of the most common stress-related condition which will rob you off your vitality, hormones and your declined sex life. 

5) Excessive endurance/intense exercises

Going for that 20 km run again? Apart from a stressful lifestyle and reasonably poor diet, participating on a long hours of cardio or endurance training or exercise may not be helpful for your adrenals. Secreting chronic stress hormones from doing this type of exercises will only 'steal' your sex hormones and depletes your libido and vitality. It doesn't matter marathon, trialthon, cross-fit or steady state cardio. The goal is, shorter duration of exercises focusing on quality and intensity, rather then total amount of training. Integrating strength training, particularly heavy lifting, will force the body to release high amounts of testosterone. Train smart functionally, but not only hard.

6) Alcohol

It has been shown to lower testosterone levels in men. This popular beverage primarily contain high amount of pesticides, sugars, grains and estrogen hormones. Unless it's a special occasion, try limit perhaps red wine once in a while? 

7) Poor circadian rhythm

Late night sleep triggers high cortisol stress hormones and insulin, thus the cravings for sugars. Most people will end up eating carbs and sugars during midnight triggering the vicious cycle of insulin-cortisol-leptin dsyregulation. High sugars consumption and stress hormones further depletes testoterone and stealing sex hormones, and robbing off your energy levels and cause mental tiredness. If your brain is tired mentally, it will affect your libido and performance in bed. 

Aloe Vera : The plant of immortality

How can one wonder a plant grown in such a dry climate, turn out to be such a phenomenal superfood? It's a cactus, a member of the lily family, and it is aloe vera. It is one of the most nutritious vegetables on the planet. It's grown across desert and subtropical regions in Africa, America and Asia, but it is now been 'commercialized' and grown all over the world.

First look at this plant, long, uninteresting and filled with thorns. Most people may not know the awesome benefits of this food, and majority would not know exactly how to take advantage of this plant and use it as medicine or as a whole food itself. Me myself, many years back, did not know much about this food, and I only know about mostly benefits for skin health. Remember Cleopatra? Her secrets in beauty and youth which associated with the usage of aloe vera. 

Now, in this post, I will share with you briefly about the benefits of aloe vera. But, I will also post photos of my own preparation of 'Aloe Vera Drink' which you may try on your own, and see if you like it. If you love lemon and lime, you are in for a treat. And of course, you need a bit of time to prepare this healthy beverage, perhaps 20 mins. 

Now, this plant is really quite a superstar amongst the superfoods line up. The gel of raw aloe vera, contains Vitamin A, C, E and loaded with minerals sulfur, calcium, magnesium, zinc, selenium, fiber, enzymes, sterols, lignins and antioxidants too. If you have eaten aloe vera before, you will know the slightly bitter taste, due to polysaccharides, which are so beneficial to the body in different ways.

The polysaccharides, has a lubricating effect on the joints, skin, brain and nervous system. Studies have shown that aloe vera is beneficial to aiding joints and bones to accelerate the healing process. This polysaccharides are long burning carbohydrates and provide steady energy over time. It does not spike your blood sugar and causes insulin overload. 

Another benefit about aloe, it modulate the immune system in many ways. It allows the immune system to fights back bacteria, viral and fungal infections. For the ladies, if you want to be beautiful and have flawless skin, your immune system and nervous system needs to work well together, and detoxification pathways must be optimally functioning. Beauty from inside out, always remember that. 

For whoever wants to build a healthier digestion and gut, this superfood is a blockbuster. It can aid digestive problems such as colitis, ulcers, and irritable bowel syndrome. Studies have shown that the polysaccharides are responsible for the calming effects on the digestion. It can also support the replication of healthy epithelial cells that line our inner digestive tract. It also can cuts and dissolve mucus in the intestines too. 

Apart from that, for whoever looking for an alternative cure for yeast or candida infections, this food might proved to be helpful. Mannose polysaccharides is effective in killing candida and enhanced the presence of beneficial bacteria. It act as a prebiotic, and enables the effectiveness of probiotics to work much efficiently. The polysaccharides in aloe vera is converted into oligosaccharides, which then protect the mucosal lining of the gut, and have also been shown to be effective in fighting back organisms such as E.coli, H.Pylori and Bordetella Pertussis. 

Besides that, it has been demonstrated in studies that could reduce radiation sickness in animals. Lipid profile including triglycerides were markedly improved and patients who are diabetic will benefit from this food. Meanwhile, this superfood has high affinity to concentrate Ormus minerals, which is beneficial for the surface of the joints, nervous system, skin, hair, pancreas and liver. The healing polysaccharides, carry Ormus to aid immunity, digestive system and the skin. In a nutshell, it help the body to achieve homeostatic balance. 

Another known benefits about this plant, is hydration to the dried-out tissues such as collagen damage, wrinkles and hardening of the organs. It restores the elasticity and flexibility of these tissues from the sulfur contained in aloe vera. It rejuvenate this tissues and the body, and decrease aging and promote healing. It also activate the liver to produce more glutathione for critical production of white blood cells and other important functions in the body. Last but not least, aloe vera is a tonic adaptogen. Anyone with kidney disorders may find this food to be beneficial. 

Now, I have made step by step photos of how to make a delicious healthy awesome goodness of aloe vera beverage. One serving, can provide tons of benefits and it cost less then a large McDonalds meal. Best of all, it's from organic raw aloe vera. Try it out, let me know if you enjoy it. 

Organic aloe vera

Cut it into a few pieces

You want the raw gel, and not the leaf

The raw gel should look like this once taken out.

Chop the gel into small chunks, you may need a few minutes of this workout in the kitchen

One lemon, one lime

Organic raw honey, a teaspoon

All recipe in, stir it well, and you will get a gel-like mixture of this beverage

Enjoy this super awesome beverage. Still think a healthy organic raw drink is expensive? Don't waste your money on so called "Healthy fruit juices" stalls which available in malls and stores. Those 'fruit juices' will spike your blood sugar and contaminated with pesticides and other chemicals.