 Welcome to my holistic health exercise nutrition sports talk show. This is my health and fitness version and this show is directly tied into and representing the Facebook group that well that I originally started in 2012 and that is original holistic health talk and the the link is right below it well it's in the description of the show and it's in also in the scrolling marquee below and the old school drug-free physical fitness martial arts profession old school professional wrestling that group is down in there also the international brotherhood of polygons so this show is directly connected to those two long-running Facebook groups now I want to start off the show until my panelists or co-hosts show up they're very late I want to start off by talking about the fact that Americans American men or Western men I don't know if Europeans have the same mind mindset but American guys when they go when they exercise when they work out in a gym they're obsessed with numbers to them bigger is better higher is better so no matter how much you tell them they still revert back to lifting heavy it could be pop quite possibly it's their ego they're in public they want to look good in front of everyone that's in the health club or the gym the men the women there they want to they're showing off they're they're concerned about what other people in the gym think of them and they're self-conscious that if they lift lighter weights they use lighter weights whether it be free weights machines whatever if they use lighter resistance even though they're focusing on the most important aspect is perfect form even if they're using perfect form they're self-conscious because the weight is not big they're not they're not lifting the big heavy dumbbells or they're not loading up the bar heavy which eventually causes injury and then the orthopedic surgeons are like rubbing their hands together money money money chiropractors and the most mostly the orthopedic surgeons all these guys that were obsessed with lifting heavy and I am not just regular individuals I'm talking about competitive like power lifters and bodybuilders you know how many of those people had replacement hip and knee surgeries especially like if they did heavy squats eventually they're going to have an appointment with the orthopedic surgeon and get replacement hip surgery I mean my brother in law had one hip replaced recently and he used to do heavy squats and a squatting rack when he was younger but a lot of these guys if you if you watch their their interviews on YouTube as as an older retired former competitive bodybuilders the famous ones the famous ones guys like Tom Plats so on and so forth they'll tell you how they got screwed up it could by either lifting too heavy the anabolic steroids and mess them up but lifting heavy wreaks havoc on your joints and your your connective tissue you know your your tendons ligaments all the connective tissue that stabilizes the joint area and then eventually the synovial fluid reduces and they come downward osteoarthritis so it's just like it's wear and tear it's just like a person going in for surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome because it's the same repetitive movement over and over like a baseball pitcher that is known for is fastball using way too many fastballs in a game then you get they have the tendonitis the rotator cuff injuries the tears and so on and so forth it's just a matter of time it's it's it's any wear and tear on a particular part of the body where there's a joint okay the most vulnerable is the shoulder joint because it has to be otherwise it couldn't it couldn't rotate the way it does that's the most vulnerable that you have to be careful with now there are certain exercises they don't even recommend anymore contraindicative injury prone high risk like doing doing lat pulldowns or presses behind the neck impinges the the medial deltoid tendon right here causes an impingement they don't recommend that anymore they don't recommend doing upright rowing where you're going higher than your chest i remember guys used to jerk the the barbell up really fast and hard and bring it up to their chin no good no good causes impingement um let's see then there are people that are obsessed with the amount of weight they're lifting and then they get sloppy with doing curls they start swinging their their arms and their torso to get the the weight up because they're self-conscious about doing a lighter weight with perfect form which is two seconds up and at least four seconds or more coming down the negative lowering motion is what really develops the muscle you you get more results and development with the retro gravity the lowering of the weight but they're obsessed with the size of the weight they don't want to look like whips or or or pussies you know that they want to show off with those big dumbbells and eventually all heavy lifting will lead to injury um the same thing goes for rotational torque training like swinging uh indian clubs or persian persian clubs persian or what's going on with this shirt fucking uh good thing i good thing i i i recently purchased some much better quality shirts and guess what they're not from a a name brand company these are hains they're crap they're from not so well known smaller company that just happens to make heavy duty shirts gotta love amazon prime right free shipping so yeah never never don't think because it's a nationally advertised product that it's the best now but that just simply means they can afford the advertisement anyway these guys these gentlemen are obsessed with the numbers it's it becomes an ego thing it becomes a big dick contest and that's really a huge mistake because once you're injured to the point where you need uh surgery orthopedic surgery you may not be the same afterwards like before you were foolish enough to to hurt yourself and and and to uh incur wear and tear you it might not be quite the same i mean you could you could bounce back to working out uh um uh intensely that's not the problem but um it takes time to get accustomed to an artificial knee or an artificial hip you know my sister got a knee replacement surgery brother along got a hip replacement surgery and they have to do they have to move they have to do cycling and and you know it's stiff right now the artificial joint is stiff they have to it takes time to acclimate to that just want to say hello to my good friend Bart Robinson who is also very much involved with uh nutrition and physical fitness hello Bart good afternoon to you he says hey james listening in a while while i'm driving gotta look out for the deer they're all over the place down here well the white tail deer from what i understand is all over the place everywhere and uh i think deer hunting season should be extended you know it's just like in in northern new jersey um the the black bear was in danger so what did they do they brought black bears from pennsylvania to polka nose and they now there's too many black bears and uh in uh the mountainous forested areas well actually they're they're kind of coming down to the residential areas you know going into dumpsters and everything and in shopping centers not good you know that is too many same thing with alligators uh when i was a kid i remember all alligators are in danger now there's way too many down in florida everblades so you yeah you you don't want i don't know how insurance companies would treat people who hit a a big buck deer and and uh had a fender bender with a deer i don't know how they would they would uh respond to that was it an act of nature an act of god or what would they call you know the deer if the deer just runs out in front of your car that's not your fault so that's how i look at it no nobody in their right mind is going to plow their vehicle into a deer that they can see can you imagine people live up in like new hampshire and main where they're where they got these big moose two thousand pound moose you know but um i hope they do extend the deer season because i'm looking forward to being given some nice venison pot roast so i could make sour rotten and uh or can marinate it you know and do nice things with it maybe a pot of venison chili like i made one time six quarts of venison chili or um let's see other thing i made um besides the salad rotten um venison teriyaki right i said chili right um well anyway so this is my show concerning the holistic health and exercise and nutrition and sports talk that looks like all of my panelists all my co-hosts are not around especially the one that shows up without fail every sunday i hope nothing happened to him it's very unlike him to um oh let me see let me see if you let me know anything oh no he's nowhere to be found really i'm like the commodore jeff sam bellow i hope he's okay now is my sister uh yeah so uh okay getting back to the topic my first topic is perfect form is most important um not how much weight you lift it's how you isolate the muscled areas to get the best results um but you can't get it through their thick heads see the one one of the several great things about working out alone in solitude is that nobody is staring at you prejudging you and in their mind nobody's talking shit about you you're working out by yourself i have been well i'm a retired certified personal trainer and nutritional consultant i started back in 1995 and uh so for those of you that are wondering why is this guy giving uh uh fitness and nutrition advice well you know that's the reason um and you really don't want setbacks with injuries so do the right thing concentrate on perfect form perfect example in perfect form if you're doing any type of curls for the biceps even reverse curls you put your upper arms flush up against the sides of your torso and you keep it they are stationary and you only move your forearms only move the forearms and like i say you come up two seconds you lower it in four seconds or more actually the more the better and you just don't worry about how much you're lifting but what you'll see is that you will be getting stronger every week every week you will slightly increase the resistance and that's what you want you want progress without in it without injury you want to see muscular size if your diet is right definition having the having the right diet is the only way to see muscular definition you know and i believe in the ketogenic diet which used to be called the atkins diet some say paleo which is high protein low carbs of course no refined carbs which is white sugar white flour can cut that out and high essential fats essential fats not synthetically altered not hydrogenated fats which are trans fats which are toxic but essential fatty acids and what that does is it stabilizes your blood sugar which makes you feel full much longer all right you don't feel ravenous on on that diet you don't feel you don't know munchies on that diet stabilizes blood sugar which means you feel full and the fatty essential fats help burn body fat together with low carbs and what happens is your body goes into ketosis which are fat mobilizing chemicals put out by the body and there's a way you could tell if your body is burning its own fat for energy you go to the pharmacy and you ask for keto sticks k e t o s t i x keto sticks and what you do is you you take a strip it's like a home pregnancy test you take a strip you dip it in your urine and if it turns any color any shade of violet or purple that means your body is burning its own fat for energy the darker the violet or purple the more fat your body is burning for energy your in ketosis and that's it it's that simple if you if the strip does not turn violet at all then you need to go back and you need to reanalyze what you've been eating keep a log and and find the hidden carbs find the hidden refined carbs that that is thrown off your program because they're there i give you an example this guy was saying oh i'm doing the keto i'm doing atkins and the guy's like he's eating a nice big high quality hamburger with salad and uh some grilled veggies on the side no it looks good what does he do he starts pouring regular supermarket ketchup all over the hamburger well little did he know that regular standard ketchup is loaded with sugar this corn syrup in there that might even be high fructose corn syrup that the refined carbs was coming from the ketchup instead of getting uh a sugar-free ketchup you really don't need sugar because tomatoes is a high glycemic fruit used as a vegetable just like carrots there's a natural sweetness to tomatoes so so that's what he was doing and and he's saying oh the program doesn't work no he failed the program it's not that the program doesn't work you got to work with it just like yeah if you're taking nutritional supplements you have to work with the supplements you can't eat a bad diet and expect the nutritional supplements to cancel out the bad diet it's the other way around so it's doing things in synergy everything is interwoven together the diet taking supplements like i take antioxidants and and different nutritional supplements which i'll i'll discuss that on another show the basic nutrition program so well the co-hosts are not around so i'm going to start going into um oh before i go into some nutritional videos um i want to mention lexins now lexins are toxic they cause inflammation in the body they're responsible for many serious illnesses that maybe of course stress high cortisol levels is not good either and um lexins are the natural defense system that mother nature gave certain plants and what they are is it's water soluble toxin that coats the outer skin of many seeds and nuts to prevent any other any creature from eating it so they can perpetuate their species example almonds i only use the uh the almonds that blanched almonds with no skin because the lexins are very high on the skin sifting with the peanut high in lexins the skin since lexins are are water soluble if you if you roast or boil nuts and seeds that have lexins they the lexins will be destroyed so always go without the skin and um oatmeal ah the heart healthy oatmeal yeah it's heart healthy it it's high in nutrition it's good for you it has great soluble fiber it has uh beta glucans which which are great for your health and immune system but there's one big problem oats are very high in toxic lectins so what you have to do is like i do i make my own muesli uh you consuming raw oats with other things in in milk i put the the organic rolled oats in a uh strainer and i rinse it really well at the kitchen sink on the water under the water i put it on shower so it really agitates the oats until the water starts running clear when the water runs clear then you can use the oats but all that that white cloudy water that comes down those are all the lexins and you have to get rid of them and then i use it and um i put it in a bowl with the almonds the skinless blanched almonds i put two heaping tablespoons of organic ground flaxseed i put two heaping tablespoons of organic um coarse wheat bran i put cinnamon powder uh let's see i i use a dry fruit of my choice it could be dates it could be raisins um no sugar and uh let's see that's pretty much it and i add the milk put the lid on the container and refrigerate it let it get soft which doesn't take that long so often and nice and ice cold and that's my muesli that's my uh my high fiber breakfast it's totally uh well aside from the milk it's it's it's vegetarian uh and you're getting great fiber you're getting both the insoluble fiber for evacuating the the colon the colon cleanse uh from the wheat and you're getting soluble fiber to uh fight uh high cholesterol levels you know ldl and the soluble fiber will be the oats um and also flaxseed is very high in fiber too and and high in lignans which are are very good for your health so that's it about lexins now i'm gonna bring up oh let's see what we're gonna do here whoa hold on there bear with me while i bring up this topic here we go this is about the health benefit of fennel seeds organic fennel seeds fennel seeds often used as a spice in cooking have gained popularity not only for their unique flavor but also for their remarkable health benefits these small aromatic seeds have been used for centuries in various cultures for both culinary and medicinal purposes first let's understand what they are fennel seeds are the dried seeds of the fennel plant this herbaceous plant is native to the Mediterranean region and has a rich history of culinary and medicinal use the seeds are small all along in shape and light green or brown in color fennel seeds have a distinct flavor often described as sweet aromatic and slightly licorice like they have been an integral part of various cuisines around the world commonly used in indian middle eastern and mediterranean dishes adding a unique flavor and aroma to various recipes now that we've explored what fennel seeds are let's delve into the surprising benefits of incorporating into your daily diet one improved digestion one of the most well known and widely appreciated benefits of fennel seeds is their ability to promote healthy digestion for centuries fennel seeds have been used as a natural remedy for digestive issues let's explore how these seeds work their magic in your digestive system fennel seeds contain compounds like nfo which can relax the muscles of the gastrointestinal tract this relaxation helps alleviate digestive discomfort including bloating cramps and gas fennel seeds can stimulate the production of gastrointusis eating in the breakdown of food and the absorption of nutrients moreover fennel seeds act as a mild laxative helping to prevent and relieve constipation the fiber in fennel seeds adds bulk to the stool making it easier to pass and promoting regular bowel movements two reduced bloating and gas bloating and excessive gas are common digestive problems that can be uncomfortable and even embarrassing fennel seeds ought to alleviate these issues the carbonative properties of fennel seeds help relax the muscles in the digestive tract using the formation and retention of gas this can lead to less bloating and discomfort after meals additionally fennel seeds may help expel trapped gas providing relief from the discomfort associated with excessive flatulence the mechanism behind fennel seeds ability to reduce bloating and gas is relatively simple yet effective they help prevent the buildup of gas by promoting better digestion and minimizing the fermentation of undigested food in the gut this in turn leads to a flatter more comfortable tummy three weight management fennel seeds are low in calories but high in fiber which can create essence of fullness and reduce overall calorie intake during meals this feeling of fullness may lead to reduced snacking and smaller portion sizes ultimately supporting weight loss or maintenance fennel seeds can be a valuable tool for those who struggle with emotional eating or frequent snacking chewing on fennel seeds provides a satisfying crunch and a burst of flavor which can help curb the urge to reach for less healthy snacks furthermore the essential oils in fennel seeds particularly in ethyl have been studied for their potential role in appetite control some research suggests that an ethyl may influence appetite regulating hormones in a way that reduces food intake making it easier to stick to a calorie control diet four antioxidant properties antioxidants are compounds that neutralize free radicals and unstable molecules that can cause damage to cells and dna by reducing oxidative stress antioxidants help prevent or slow down the aging process and reduce the risk of chronic diseases including cancer heart disease and neurodegenerative disorders among the antioxidants found in fennel seeds vitamin c stands out as a potent defender against free radicals vitamin c not only boosts the immune system but also supports healthy skin by promoting collagen production which is essential for maintaining skin elasticity and preventing premature aging five oral health fennel seeds have natural antibacterial properties that can help combat harmful bacteria in the mouth this antibacterial action can reduce the risk of dental problems such as cavities and gum disease fennel seeds ability to freshen breath makes them a popular choice for combating bad breath chewing fennel seeds can stimulate saliva production which is essential for maintaining a moist and healthy mouth saliva contains enzymes that aid in the digestion of food and help wash away food particles and bacteria from the teeth and gums the anti-inflammatory properties of fennel seeds can help soothe irritated gums and reduce the symptoms of gingivitis a common gum disease characterized by redness swelling and bleeding of the gums six improved skin health fennel seeds are rich in antioxidants as we've previously discussed these antioxidants including vitamin c help protect the skin from the damaging effects of uv radiation and environmental pollutants this protection can reduce the risk of premature aging such as wrinkles fine lines and age spots the anti-inflammatory properties of fennel seeds can soothe skin irritations and conditions like acne and eczema by reducing inflammation fennel seeds may help alleviate the redness and discomfort associated with these skin issues fennel seeds high content of essential oils particularly anethyl can provide relief from skin conditions such as toriosis these oils have a calming effect on the skin and can reduce itching and inflammation seven heart health one of the key factors contributing to heart disease is high cholesterol levels elevated levels of ldl low density lipoprotein cholesterol often referred to as bad cholesterol can increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes the fiber in fennel seeds can help reduce cholesterol absorption in the intestines by binding to cholesterol molecules fiber can prevent their absorption into the bloodstream leading to lower ldl cholesterol levels fennel seeds contain phytosterols plant compounds that have a structure similar to cholesterol these phytosterols can compete with cholesterol for absorption in the intestines further reducing cholesterol levels potassium another essential nutrient found in fennel seeds plays a crucial role in heart health potassium helps regulate blood pressure by counter acting the effects of sodium a mineral that can raise blood pressure by including potassium rich foods like fennel seeds in your diet you can support healthy blood pressure levels and reduce the risk of hypertension eight hormonal balance one of the primary ways in which fennel seeds may influence hormonal balance is through their phytosterogen content phytosterogens are plant compounds that mimic the action of estrogen a female sex hormone for women hormonal imbalances related to estrogen can lead to various symptoms including mood swings irregular periods and hot flashes to menopause fennel seeds contain phytosterogens called lignins which can help regulate estrogen levels in the body these compounds may alleviate some of the discomfort associated with hormonal fluctuations making them particularly beneficial for women going through menopause fennel seeds anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties can help reduce the inflammation and oxidative stress that can disrupt hormonal balance by reducing these factors fennel seeds may contribute to more safe hormone levels and fewer hormonal symptoms it's important to note that while fennel seeds can be a dietary addition for hormonal balance they should not place medical treatment for hormonal disorders if you have concerns about your hormonal health it's advisable to consult with a health care professional nine blood sugar regulation the fiber in fennel seeds can slow down the absorption of sugars in the digestive tract this slower absorption leads to more gradual increases in blood sugar levels after meals preventing the rapid spikes and crashes that can be harmful to health fennel seeds have a low glycemic index GI which means they have a minimal impact on blood sugar levels when consumed foods with a low GI are preferable for those looking to maintain stable glucose levels some studies have also suggested that fennel seeds may have a direct impact on insulin secretion and sensitivity potentially making them beneficial for individuals with insulin resistance or diabetes however more research is needed in this area to understand the mechanisms playfully 10 anti-inflammatory effects the anti-inflammatory effects of fennel seeds are attributed to their various bioactive compounds including antioxidants phytonutrients and essential oils these compounds work together to reduce the production of inflammatory molecules in the body and inhibit inflammatory pathways fennel seeds ability to reduce inflammation can benefit various aspects of health for example they may help alleviate symptoms of inflammatory conditions like arthritis reducing joint pain and swelling by reducing systemic inflammation fennel seeds can contribute to overall health and reduce the risk of chronic diseases associated with inflammation 11 improved respiratory health one way in which fennel seeds can improve respiratory health is by acting as a natural expectorant expectorants help loosen mucus in the airways making it easier to cough up and expel this action can be especially beneficial for individuals with conditions like bronchitis or a cold as it can help alleviate congestion and promote easier breathing the anti-inflammatory properties of fennel seeds can help reduce inflammation in the respiratory tract inflammation in the airways can lead to symptoms like wheezing and shortness of breath by reducing this inflammation fennel seeds may provide relief from these symptoms fennel seeds can be consumed in various forms to support respiratory you can brew fennel seed tea inhale the steam from fennel seed infused water or simply chew on a few seeds to enjoy their respiratory benefits it's important to note that while fennel seeds can provide relief from certain respiratory symptoms they should not replace medical treatment for severe respiratory conditions if you have a chronic respiratory condition or experience severe respiratory distress it's crucial to seek medical advice 12 immune system support vitamin c present in fennel seeds is well known for its immune boosting properties this essential vitamin stimulates the production of white blood cells which are responsible for detecting and neutralizing pathogens such as viruses and bacteria by consuming fennel seeds regularly you can ensure that your body has an adequate supply of vitamin c to support its immune functions antioxidants in fennel seeds including polyphenols and flavonoids help protect immune cells from oxidative damage this protection ensures that your immune system remains robust and effective in defending your body against infections the anti-inflammatory properties of fennel seeds can also play a role in immune support chronic inflammation can weaken the immune system making it less effective at fighting off infections by reducing inflammation fennel seeds can help maintain the integrity of your immune response fennel seeds may be small in size but their potential to positively impact your health is significant by making them a daily dietary habit you can experience these transformative changes in your body and embrace a healthier more vibrant life so why wait start incorporating fennel seeds into your daily routine today and embark on a journey to better health one seed at a time thank you for joining us on this informative exploration of the incredible benefits of fennel seeds we hope this information has inspired you to make this natural remedy a part of your daily life if you found this information valuable please consider sharing it with your friends and family as good health is a gift worth sharing okay well i another thing that well he actually he did mention it um i laugh at his at the pronunciation of some of the words you know like you mispronounce like psoriasis and things like that anyway um so fennel seeds is outstanding for people that suffer from acid reflux harper like myself um and i just take like a teaspoon of fennel seeds and chew on it and within a few minutes or or less the acid reflux vanishes it disappears so i just i have an idea since i'm using um ground clove organic clove for its powerful antioxidant effect um i'll tell you about the tea not the tea well i'll tell you about the things i put in my organic dark roast coffee but i'm going to grind the organic fennel seeds that i have now in the ninja blender processor i'm going to try to grind it into a fine powder and then i'm going to add that to the coffee along with a half a teaspoon of clove and i also put five grams of very high quality rose hips powder from utah that i get and what else and i put a scoop but not a scoop i think it's it's i think it's about a half teaspoon serving of the uh organic moringa powder that that's another topic that i want to touch upon in the in the future the most nutritionally dense food on the planet most likely is moringa olea fera known as the drumstick tree in india um so anyway i put all these in the coffee stir it up and uh you know allow the hot coffee to extract the medicinal benefits of these products and that's that's what i do that that's not the first cup of coffee the first cup of coffee is just coffee black because i want to enjoy the flavor of good quality coffee which is also high in antioxidants it's my second mug that has these nutritional additives so that's what i'm going to do um let me see if i can find this i have to um um is this is this the one yes whoa hose your horses okay this one is about sweet potatoes now i told a friend of mine who uses a slow masticating juice extractor i told them um to start um juicing raw sweet potato it's a powerhouse of nutrition it really is and it's low glycemic and it tastes great so instead of adding fruit to your juice to make the you know the dark leafy green juice tastes tastes better to make a more palatable a lot of people would add a fruit okay he usually does the typical you know the celery carrot uh dark leafy greens i told them anything in the cruciferous family cabbage family is the best could be kale could be collard greens could be swiss char it could be uh asian napa cabbage it could be broccoli raw broccoli but anyway try raw sweet potato to significantly boost the nutritional value of your juice and make it taste great i also told them to try raw beets with the greens now i told them about the sweet potato but he keeps blowing me off he doesn't pay attention but it really is a powerhouse now i'm going to play this video about sweet potatoes i haven't really seen it yet so this will be the last nutritional video that i'm going to be showing all right here we go sweet potatoes don't be deceived by its name sweet potatoes aren't as sweet as they sound and you may be surprised to know that sweet potatoes can even be a stable and long lasting energy source for people with diabetes but how in this video let's learn what happens when you start eating sweet potatoes every day and see what makes them so special for people with certain health conditions and ones who want to lose weight without any further delay let's begin number one they are rich in many antioxidants sweet potatoes are not just delicious they are also loaded with many antioxidants one of them is beta carotene beta carotene gives sweet potatoes their vibrant orange color and this antioxidant is converted into vitamin a in our bodies and you may already know that vitamin a is crucial for maintaining healthy skin healthy vision and a strong immune system vitamin a itself is a powerful antioxidant and helps protect your skin eyes nerves brain and even your blood vessels from free radical damage for those who are new to the term free radicals are basically charged molecules that can react with our tissues cells and dna and can damage them they are produced in our bodies when we consume unhealthy foods and drinks take too much stress breathe in polluted air are exposed to uv light drink alcohol smoke and sometimes due to certain medications so our bodies are consistently under stress from these bad guys which is scientifically known as oxidative stress anyhow antioxidants in sweet potatoes like beta carotene or vitamin a anthocyanins quercidin vitamin c and several others help protect our cells and tissues from these bad guys reducing our risk of getting sick in the first place plus these antioxidants also offer many awesome health benefits which i'll tell you about as we move forward so stay tuned before we move on please take a moment to subscribe to the channel and hit the bell icon if you find our videos helpful please support us by becoming a patron moving to number two do you want to have a healthy dose of many vitamins sweet potatoes are also a good source of many vitamins and minerals including many b vitamins and vitamin c they are a great source of different b vitamins like b one or thiamine b two or riboflavin b three or niacin and b six or pyridoxine b vitamins are quite essential for a healthy metabolism which means they help to break down food and turn it into energy which is super important for staying active and feeling good b vitamins also help our skin stay healthy and our nerves work properly sweet potatoes are also a good source of vitamin c providing about 25 percent of the recommended daily intake for adults in one medium sized sweet potato vitamin c is a powerful antioxidant that helps protect the body from damage caused by free radicals it is also essential for wound healing immune function and collagen production which is essential for having strong bones and healthy skin so when you start eating sweet potatoes every day you provide your body a healthy dose of these essential vitamins number three they promote overall gut health sweet potatoes are a fantastic choice for promoting gut health let me explain this with reasoning first off they're loaded with fiber which is a great thing for your gut helping in healthy bowel movements and preventing constipation additionally they are packed with a special kind of fiber called resistant starch which acts like a food for the good bacteria living in your gut these friendly bacteria feed on it multiply fight harmful bacteria in the gut and produce many helpful substances that keep your gut overall healthy some test tube studies have found that antioxidants in purple sweet potatoes promote the growth of healthy gut bacteria including certain bifidobacterium and lactobacillus species greater amounts of these types of bacteria within the intestines are associated with better gut health and a lower risk of gut related conditions like irritable bowel syndrome and infectious diarrhea number four sweet potatoes help regulate your blood sugar when we eat our body breaks down the carbohydrates in the food into sugar this sugar enters our bloodstream causing blood sugar levels to rise but sweet potatoes are different they have a low glycemic index which is a scale that measures how quickly a food raises your blood sugar foods with a high gi can increase your blood sugar levels really quickly while those with a low gi do it more slowly sweet potatoes especially the orange ones contain complex carbohydrates and much more fiber than regular potatoes the complex take longer to break down into sugar and the fiber further traps this sugar content and slows down its absorption into your bloodstream there was a scientific study published in the journal of the american college of nutrition that compared the effects of sweet potatoes and white potatoes on blood sugar levels you will be surprised to know that sweet potatoes were found to cause a much slower but steady increase in blood sugar compared to white potatoes this can be beneficial whether you have diabetes or if you are trying to lose weight but remember they are still calorie dense so it's important to eat sweet potatoes in moderation and as part of a balanced diet number five sweet potatoes help reduce inflammation in your body inflammation is basically your body's natural way of responding to things like injuries infections or even stress but sometimes this response can go a bit overboard and cause many health issues in fact chronic inflammation is usually a root cause behind almost every condition you may have heard of ranging from usual fever or sickness to aging heart disease diabetes and even cancers luckily sweet potatoes compact with many anti-inflammatory compounds especially polyphenols beta carotene anthocyanins and kaffeeq acid these compounds help reduce inflammation in your body and reduce your chances of getting chronic diseases including many types of cancers number six they can help you lose weight one big reason for this is that sweet potatoes are high in fiber this fiber content helps you feel full quickly and for a long time so you're less likely to overeat in fact the resistant starch and sweet potatoes resists digestion in your small intestine so it doesn't get turned into sugar right away instead it digests slowly stops you from snacking between meals and helps with fat burning even better its balanced caloric value helps you stay active and energized for a long time which is not the case with typical salads that many people eat for hunger suppression number seven they help you achieve healthy blood pressure sweet potatoes are packed with potassium roughly 438 milligrams per one medium-sized piece potassium helps your body counterbalance the sodium levels you see too much sodium can make your blood vessels narrow making your heart work harder and leading to high blood pressure but when you eat sweet potatoes the potassium in them helps your body get rid of excess sodium through your urine this in turn relaxes your blood vessel walls and lowers your blood pressure the fiber content of sweet potatoes also indirectly helps in lowering blood pressure it helps to manage your weight aids and blood sugar control and even has a tendency to bind with bad kinds of fat in your food helping to reduce bad or LDL cholesterol in your arteries number eight sweet potatoes support a healthy vision you may probably have heard that carrots help you see in the dark well not in the sense of night vision but there is a pigment in carrots that's essential for your eyes to see properly in low light conditions that pigment is beta carotene which is also abundantly present in orange sweet potatoes and that's what your body uses to make vitamin a vitamin a helps your body make a protein called rhodopsin which is the most abundant protein in the rod cells of your retina and is responsible for sending visual signals to your brain vitamin a is also involved in the production of a mucus that lubricates the surface of your eyes and keeps them moist without enough of it you may develop dry eye syndrome which can cause irritation and discomfort in your eyes vitamin a also helps to prevent cataracts and age related macular degeneration which are very common in older people and can cause vision loss if not treated properly other antioxidants in sweet potatoes like vitamin c and vitamin e further support these health benefits by protecting your eyes from free radical damage orange fleshed sweet potatoes contain beta carotene and purple fleshed sweet potatoes contain anthocyanins although both these varieties are generally good for the eyes studies show that orange ones offer more protective effects than purple ones but feel free to choose whichever you like number nine sweet potatoes can also enhance your brain function experts say that this could be due to the presence of vitamin a and other antioxidants in sweet potatoes which protect your brain from age related decline and help to enhance your memory and cognitive or decision making abilities another thing is that sweet potatoes are a good source of slow digesting complex carbs your brain needs a consistent energy source to function properly so when you eat sweet potatoes you give your body a longer lasting source of energy this helps you stay more focused and mentally active for a long time this also makes them a much better snack option than those unhealthy snacks like potato chips and cookies because the sugar content in these things causes your sugar levels to rise quickly and then suddenly crash leaving you feeling tired and low in energy overall sweet potatoes give you a variety of essential vitamins minerals antioxidants and steady energy to keep your brain working at its best thank you for watching and subscribing to the channel see you in the next video okay i'm back that was very impressive i learned quite a few things extra about sweet potatoes i much prefer the asian sweet potatoes that you saw with the purple colored skin it takes much better than the american ones with the orange skin it really do i i like them i i i can't go back to the american sweet potatoes like uh for thanksgiving my my sister prepares the asian ones for me but it turned out everybody likes them better so as you can see my advice to my friend is accurate it would be very smart and wise for him to include raw sweet potatoes in his juicing but the slow masticating juicer um it adds the flavor that normally people would get from juicing fruit along with their green dark green veggies you have the flavor without the high glycemic spike in your blood sugar that the fruit would cause so you have the flavor of the sweet potato in uh with low glycemic index replacing the fruit which does not have nearly as much nutritional value with the high glycemic index so if you're into juicing and you have a good juicer start juicing raw sweet potatoes um just make sure you wash them good don't put the dirty sweet potatoes directly into your juicer so oh wow we we did an hour already with no with no co-hosts with no banter you did an hour already anyway that wraps it up for for this sunday um thank you for joining me uh uh for this show i hope you learned a few things here and there or more um i am uh streaming on youtube and twitch same thing with progressive discussions the show i do saturday nights starting at apm eastern time uh i get a good following from twitch i used to stream to uh twitter but twitter and facebook dead in the water dead really no activity but youtube and twitch excellent excellent activity um i would love to be able to stream to tiktok but tiktok is they're very uh they're strange they're they they only pick and choose certain people to uh to stream tiktok to their social media outside of tiktok their their website they only allow certain individuals and i'm still working on tiktok trying to find the the right code streaming code to do so uh as far as my profile goes this as far as social media goes um my tiktok account is exploding if far surpasses any of my other accounts on social media and i am all over social media under the same name progressive discussions so you can find me just about everywhere out there under progressive discussions and i'm on tiktok and i i have um i have well over three thousand followers so far and it's growing every day it's growing um i just never did a live stream on tiktok yet i haven't done it yet i haven't taken the time to do it but tiktok has the most the highest volume of of viewer interaction of any social media like my buddy who's totally going viral on tiktok he's totally skyrocketing when he goes live he has like thousands of comments like they go zoom in by like like the starship enterprise warp speed i mean so much so much commentary you don't have time to really address um many of them really uh that that's the kind of activity tiktok has so i'm anxious to be to start uh streaming there um anyway i'll see you next time have a safe and healthy and a pleasant upcoming week okay enjoy the rest of the sunday and um watch some good football games and i'll see you next time hopefully you will join me for also progressive discussions saturday night and uh i usually put the upcoming promos upcoming uh advertisements for my net show on the on my youtube channel and you will find them there so uh thank you thank you for stopping by bye bye