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5 Steps To Lose Weight With Kefir

 “I've had periods in my life when I try different types of pills, weight loss programs and exercise. Some were good, some bad, and most really really bad, but what I am now, I would recommend to everyone without thinking. I regularly consume kefir. Since then my health has improved tremendously and weakening turned out to be a wonderful plus. But officially, to clarify it, drinking kefir helped me lose weight.”

Almond Peach Kefir Smoothie

  This conversation with my dear friend that I had not seen her in a while intrigued me and made me do a deeper study of this I am free to call miraculous drink which you can read below. 

 

  To start I am sure my curious readers will have several questions like what is kefir? What are its health benefits? How itcan help with weightloss?

  Kefiroriginated in theCaucasus Mountains ofcenturies ago. The word "kefir" derives from the Turkish word "keif",which literallytranslates as "good feeling" after a cup!

  So what exactly is it?Kefir is a complex symbiosis ofmore than 30microflora, which form grainstructure of proteins, lipids and sugars.
  Kefir is a drink with acreamy and slightly bittertaste of yoghurt,which is in fact thefermented milkcontains calcium, protein, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamins A, B2, B12,C andE. But the most important thing it containand that I think is very importantare enzymes and "probiotics" that relate to microbesthat are "beneficial for life."

  Probiotics arelive and cultivated bacteria that help clean theintestinal tract, strengthening the immunesystem and improve the overall balanceof health. Kefiris much healthier than your favorite yogurtbecause yogurthas only one or two types ofprobiotics, while casual drink from kefirhas 10 or more.  

 Probioticswill not only keep you healthy,but will also help youlose weight.

Strawberry Milk Kefir

  While mostpeople think that if you reduceyour intake of milkdaily it can reduce your weight,a study conducted by the University of Tennessee  argues thatthe daily consumption of 3 to 4servings of dairyproducts can actually help youlose some weight. Kefiris a fermentedmilk with added calcium as one of his content.According to the survey, more calcium from foodhave inyour cells, the more fat is burnedthan stored and kept.

So the 5 stepsthat show you how toloseweight withkefir are...

First, switch to a healthy kefir dietwhich will not only reduceweight butalso will improve your health. Drinkkefir every morning for breakfast.Use kefir as yourregular milk and so you canmix some fruits -banana, peaches, mango or melon- withmilk from kefir to make a smoothie.

Second, when you make salad, create your own mixby simply buyingdry ingredients todecorate the salad, thenuse the kefirinstead of yourdaily milk.Consume healthysalad of kefirfor lunch and dinner.In other words, use kefirinstead of milkwhenever possible.

  How often should youeat kefir salad or anyfoods withkefir? And how from the drinkyou should consumedaily? Well, for sure you should not consult your doctor toknow how much you should drink kefirdaily, becausekefir isan organic healthydrink, not a dietary supplement for weight loss. This excludes nearlyall possible side effects.Just buykefir withlow-fat or fat-free.

Low Fat Orange Kefir

  There are different types of kefir that can be purchased at health food stores: plain kefir, fat-free, kefir from cow or goat milk and so on. You also can buy only kefir grains, so you can make your own power drink for home consumption or drink with your favorite fruit or taste. 

 There are two types of kefir grains, milk and water kefir grains. You can make healthy kefir drinks using water kefir grains, which are also called tibicos, California bees (called by many people) or Japanese water crystals.

Third,since kefiris really healthy drink, you still need to watch how many caloriesyou enter withkefir. When trying to reducesome weight usingany type of drink or nutritioussmoothie, you still needto watch thecalorie intake and regular exercise. Purchasethe correct type of kefir for the intendedpurpose, such as to loseweight. There are about 87calories in 3/4 cupof kefir. A glass kefirmay contain 110calories.

  You might also want to know how many carbohydrates are necessary with kefir. A serving of 240 grams should contain only about 12 grams of carbohydrates, 11 grams of protein and 2 grams of fat.

  I know, counting calories is like a taboo for a normal person (like me), so I would like to paraphrase something that would sound normal... "Controlled serving." That's how you should know when it's enough to control yourself. Import and export of calories is obvious theory, but it acts on me (and for millions of other people in the world), so I do not regret it. 

 

  Apply HiiT (High-intensity interval training) an exercise strategy alternating short periods of intense anaerobic exercisewith less-intense recovery periods. So we have cardio + a little weight lifting + diet –Perfect solution.

  The preparation ofwater kefiris alsoa healthy alternativeas a dietary supplementfor weight loss. Simply add waterkefir grains in a jaror pitcher. Place differentkinds of aromas and flavors thatyou want, such as lemon, pineapple orginger. If you want to sweetenthe mix, be careful how muchsugar you add. Usesoluble sugar, not honey. Never use honey becausehoney can damage waterkefir grains.

Water Kefir Soda

  Smart Move is to drink milk kefir and water kefir interchangeably. Both have the same effects on health and weight loss, but with different tastes, textures and needs. Milk kefir is similar to yogurt, and water kefir is like baking (and it is almost as if the beer is brewed). 

  But how many caloriesthere are infact in a water kefir? There is no correct answer, because it depends on howthe grains are fermented. However, it is safe tosay thatthe caloriecontent is very low, almost no ormuch less than what is in the milkkefir.

 Fourth, for those reallyserious who want to lose weightor want to losea considerable amount of weight, replace one or twomeals a day with a glass of fruitsmoothie withkefir? If this is too much, turn cheese and breadfor breakfast,vegetables for lunch,fruit for snacks and smallpieces of cookedfish and vegetables for dinner.

Finally, probiotics foundin kefircan help you lose weight, reduce cholesterol, purify your inner eco-system and improves intestinalmovement. Loss of weight andhaving a nice body isprimarily an overall discipline. Be careful what you eat, reduce your alcohol intake, sleepis, avoid stress and exercise regularly.

Blueberry Water Kefir

In addition, I will give you all Benefits of Kefir

- Produce of own antibiotics

- Eliminate "bad" bacteria

- Having rebalanced of intestinal flora and stomach acid

- Regulates metabolism by improving digestion

- Improves blood circulation and normal blood pressure

- Producing an anti-cancer compounds and prevent metastases

- Has antifungal properties to improve the treatment of various skin diseases

- Has a positive effect on the nervous system

- Reduces anxiety and depression

- Increases energy and elevates mood

- Studies have shown that milk, cultured 24 hours with live kefir grains can lower cholesterol up to 63%.

- Of 200 subjects with type 2 diabetes, heavy 85% of them have reached a normal glucose level after a month after drinking 3 cups kefir day.

- Many useful enzymes and bacteria in kefir helps in digestion of lactose.

Kefir is often called as "miracle milk" because of its optimal health benefits.

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Yoga with Provisions II - more yoga, more provisions!

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Back by demand, Yoga with Provisions returns on Sunday August 9. Once again, we'll start with a little more than 75 minutes of yoga at the wonderful San Diego Creative Arts Project, the move on to Polite Provisions (or Soda & Swine) for cocktails and sustenance (for a discount). NEW: included with your ticket price is one house beer (aaaah, so refreshing), and a chance to win a complete premier set of Yoga Joes, the evolved army "men" in yoga poses support for our returning people in uniform. We'll also be collecting additional donations for Give Back Yoga/Warriors for Healing, to show we care.

Class size limited, so email me or message me on Facebook to reserve your spot ASAP. In the meantime, explore your universe and have a great July.

Yoga with Provisions recap

"Release what holds you back, and the universe will provide."

- byomyoga (inspired by just about everyone she knows)

Just a few shots from the amazing Yoga with Provisions class held yesterday at San Diego Creative Arts Project. 15 beautiful souls joined together to move, breathe, be, release, and welcome in the provisions of the universe (and a few cocktails providing by Polite Provisions afterwards). Thank you all for sharing the experience with me. Thank you Laura at San Diego Creative Arts Project, for the idea and the space, thank you Heidi at hphart.com for the photographs that bring out the joy, thank you Aaron at Polite Provisions for the whatever-it-was-was-delicious victuals!

Starting savasana - cultivating body awareness and centering ourselves

Adjustments in Durga-Go (cat cow sequence)

Balance - ah yes, balance.

Spinal flexion/extension

Prepping our shoulder for poses to come in Urdvha Hastasana (upward hands pose)

Anjanayasana - option on the knees, reach for the heavens

Lunge pose option 2

Drawing the hips and heart open in Warrior II

Open the left side and breath in "reverse triangle"

Opening to the right 

Deepening our Virabhadrasana (warrior) II

Delightful side flexion

Hamstring release in utthanasana (forward bend)

Tripod Dog (tri pada adho mukha savanasana)

Dogs in black and white

Dogs in color

Child's pose option - prayer hands

Relax the shoulders

Child's pose option (polar bear)

Child's pose assist - breathe through the back
 

Savasana-aaaaaaaaaaaaaaah

Holding space for the class in Savasana

Fetal pose - preparing to awaken renewed

Waking up

Love to all!

Self with Provisions (i.e., the photographer Heidi and sweet TerriSue)

Lucid Dreams and Lowered Expectations

In a rare occurrence of lucidity, dream-me thought "shit, why am I whinging at the dream-person that is frustrating me? why am i being the opposite of who I want to be?" I woke up sad, but aware of the rarity of that "aha" moment.

To that end, in a particularly challenging yoga class today I was actually brought to tears; not big sobbing ones, but hot weepy ones that come on stronger when you hold your breath. I was carrying the frustration of the dream and personal conflict, plus a sympathetic nervous system response (adrenalin surge and anxiety spur) to a particular difficult asana. I needed to STOP making my blissful practice the opposite of what I wanted it to be.I needed to be lucid about what I was experiencing and not victimized by it. So I sat my sweaty ass down, took a deep breath to loosen my throat lock that was just holding in all that negativity. I wanted this practice to be joyful, and I had to choose to make it that way.  I wiped away my tears, breathed into my hips (a bit of a tensions reliever) and carried on with content dharana (concentration) instead of frustration based in unrealistic expectations.

As far as the dream was concerned, like always, a few hours away from the waking moment and the conjured emotions dissipated (but the lesson was well remembered). As for the personal conflict, I resolved that the issues were really, truly, external to me, and only *I* had the power to prevent myself from emotional collateral damage. I realized that I could lower my expectations (of myself, of the universe) as over those things I have no control, but that doesn't mean I should lower my standards for the kind of person I want to be(come).

Sometimes recognizing the futility of the fight is just what we need to create more space for the possibility.

Yoga with Provisions - a special event!

I am very excited to invite you (all?) to my newest social yoga venture called Yoga with Provisions. The hour long yoga class will be hosted by the San Diego Creative Arts Project, a 501c3 organization providing theater/voice/fitness/dance lesson for kids and adults, with cooperation from Polite Provisions/Soda and Swine restaurants. Tickets are just $15 and include the yoga class plus special discount at the restaurants directly following the class.

Email me to reserve your spot (spaces are limited) or with any questions. The yoga will be an eclectic blend of hatha and vinyasa styles, with props provided to assist, as well as a very groovy soundtrack and extra soothing savasana at the end.

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