Are These Foods Making You DEPRESSED?

Did you know there's something "mainstream" doctors and health organizations AREN'T telling you about depression? It's their dirty little secret. They love to talk about prescription pills and "magic bullet" solutions. And why wouldn’t they? That's how they make BILLIONS of dollars a year...

But they're a lot less eager to tell you how FOOD might be making you depressed!

You've probably heard how your environment or family history could cause depression…

But what about the foods you're putting into your body?

Ready to take your mental health into your own hands?

That starts by understanding how different foods affect you. Here are some of the WORST foods to eat if you're depressed: Click for recipes…

1. Refined Sugar

When you eat something sweet, you get a short burst of energy—a “sugar rush.”

But what happens 20 or 30 minutes later?

You CRASH. You end up feeling more tired than you did before.

Refined sugar sends your blood sugar on a rollercoaster ride. When you eat it, your blood sugar skyrockets. Then your body floods your system with a hormone called insulin to get things back under control.

Do this often, and you end up with too much insulin in your body, which has been linked to sleep problems, emotional outbursts, and other signs of depression.

A study published in the journal Public Health Nutrition found that people who eat commercial baked goods (which are PACKED with refined sugar) are 51% more likely to be depressed than people who don’t. Click for recipes…

2. Processed Carbohydrates

The average diet is full of processed carbs like cereals, breads, pasta, and snack foods.

After all, sticking to a low-fat, high-carb diet is the ticket to better health, right?

Not exactly…

An eye-opening study published in the British Journal of Nutrition found that people who ate less fat (and more carbs) had a higher risk of depression.

Why?

Because your body treats processed carbs the exact same way it treats sugars.

Your body breaks down processed carbs extremely fast, so eating them spikes your blood sugar the same way eating sugary foods does…

It doesn’t matter if you eat a bagel or a candy bar. Both foods start the same chain reaction that leads to depression: insulin floods your body, and you end up feeling angry, tired, and sad. Click for recipes…

3. Hydrogenated Oils and Trans Fats

Hydrogenated oils and trans fats are restaurant favorites because they’re cheap and can be used for a long time…

But they create SERIOUS health problems. These foods cause inflammation—your body literally starts attacking itself.

And inflammation leads to depression…

Researchers in Spain tracked over 12,000 people for six years. None were depressed when the study started. But 657 were depressed by the time it was over.

Why did some people get depressed? The ones who ate trans fats had up to a 48% increased risk of depression compared to people who didn’t.

The types of fats you eat have a HUGE impact on your emotional health. The Spanish researchers also found that people who ate more fish and olive oil (healthy fats) actually lowered their risk for depression.

4. Foods with High Pesticide Residue

Farming operations use pesticides to protect fruits and vegetables from pests, but traces of those pesticides STAY on the food after it’s sold…

People think they’re being healthy; they’re eating fruits and vegetables, after all!

But many don’t realize they’re also eating traces of pesticide that can make them depressed.

Every year, the Environmental Working Group makes a “dirty dozen” list: 12 foods covered with the most pesticides. Here’s the 2015 list:

• Apples
• Celery
• Cherry Tomatoes
• Cucumbers
• Grapes
• Nectarines
• Peaches
• Potatoes
• Snap Peas
• Spinach
• Strawberries
• Sweet Bell Peppers

Don’t stop eating fruits and vegetables. >But buy locally grown, organic produce from the grocery store or farmers’ market whenever you can. Those are full of healthy nutrients—without all the chemicals! Click for recipes…

Your One-Stop Solution for a Healthier, Happier Life

The key to beating your depression might NOT be in your medicine cabinet.

It might be something simpler than that: the foods you eat.

Avoiding the dangerous foods above will go a long way in boosting your mood…

But you’re probably wondering:

“What should I eat instead?”

The PaleoHacks Cookbook has you covered.

You’ll get help choosing the right foods to eat… and all the info and step-by-step instructions you need to turn those foods into mouth-watering meals. It’s easy to keep things interesting with around 200 recipes to choose from.

NThe PaleoHacks cookbook is your one-stop solution to STOP “dieting” and embrace a healthy LIFESTYLE that lasts.

A lifestyle where you look and feel great—eating the foods you were meant to eat. And seeing the bright side of things by addressing depression at its source.

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5 Things Everyone Gets Wrong About Paleo

Did you know that most of what you hear about paleo is flat out WRONG? No other lifestyle has gotten HALF as much attention from the media in the past few years. But lies and misinformation are covering up a lot of things that make paleo great.

Sadly, a lot of people are buying into these MYTHS. It keeps them from giving paleo a fair shot. It leaves them spinning their wheels—frustrated and unhealthy.

But don’t you think you deserve to know the truth? Especially when your health is at stake?

Let's separate FACT from FICTION. Here are 5 things almost everyone gets wrong about Paleo. Click for recipes…

1. "Paleo is a Fad Diet"

One of the silliest ideas is that paleo is “just another fad diet.”

You’ve seen the South Beach Diet, the Zone Diet, and countless others get popular then fade away over the years. So you might be skeptical about the next new thing.

But paleo isn’t a diet. It’s a framework (based on what your ancestors ate) designed to help you make the best food choices. There’s flexibility… and room to tweak it just for you.

It isn’t a “fad” either.

How could it be, when our ancestors ate this way for THOUSANDS of years?

If people in the media did more research, they’d see that paleo is the opposite of a fad diet.

2. Paleo is Too Expensive

What if paleo sounds nice… but you just don’t think you can afford it?

I see where you’re coming from. Buying organic vegetables and grass-fed beef is pricier than buying the usual stuff…

But you know what else is pricey?

Doctors’ and hospital bills!

Eating paleo costs more than picking up fast food every day because it’s an INVESTMENT in your health.

Sure, you pay a bit more upfront than you do for processed foods. But that investment pays off. You get more energy. You stay out of the doctor’s office. You get a better life. Click for recipes…

3. "Paleo Is Too Strict"

“I could never give up bread!”

“But I love cheese…”

These are the things you hear from skeptics who think paleo is too strict to try.

But no two “paleo diets” are the exact same. You can be as strict (or flexible) as you want to be.

Some paleos avoid all grains and dairy products. Others aren’t afraid to eat rice or put cream in their coffee.

A lot of people get caught up on the foods paleo doesn’t recommend… instead of all the delicious foods they do get to eat.

Yes, you should probably give up pasta and bread. But isn’t it nice to be able to eat bacon, eggs, and steak instead?/p>

Paleo ISN’T about taking the fun out of eating; it’s about making the best choices for your health and still enjoying your food.

4. "You Don't Get Enough Fiber"

Government organizations, doctors, and even TV commercials are constantly telling you to eat more fiber…

And most of them say GRAINS are the best way to get it.

So it might throw you for a loop when you find out they aren’t a part of the Paleo lifestyle. Click for recipes…

Without grains, how do you get enough fiber?

Paleo offers plenty of ways to get the fiber you need.

Eating plants is all it takes to get more than enough. Eating fruits, nuts, and seeds (all paleo-friendly) gives you plenty of fiber—without the harmful effects of grains!

5." Paleo Is a Low-Carb Diet"

You might think paleo is “just another low-carb diet.”

You’ve already seen the Atkins diet and countless others…

Those come off as gimmicky ways to lose weight. You might wonder if they’re even healthy.

But paleo isn’t really a “diet” at all. It’s a healthy framework to follow; you can change it to fit your own needs…

Paleo CAN be low-carb if you want it to be. A lot of people—especially people who aren’t very active—do well eating that way.

But paleo doesn’t have to be low carb. Plenty of people do better with more carbs in their diet, so they just eat more fruits and starchy vegetables. That doesn’t keep them from living the paleo lifestyle.

Building a Healthier You -- One Meal at a Time

Paleo is everywhere you look.

Some of the attention’s been good. Some of it (driven by myths about what paleo really is) has been bad.

Now that you know the TRUTH… Click for recipes…

There’s no better way to experience it than trying it out yourself!

If you’re tired of wading through the lies and want to give paleo a shot, the PaleoHacks Cookbook can help.

You’ll get all the knowledge you need to make healthy, delicious meals. It doesn’t matter if you’re busy or don’t have much cooking experience.

One of the biggest OBSTACLES that keeps people from going paleo is not knowing what to eat or how to prepare it.

The cookbook removes this obstacle. It gives you all the tools you need to transform your health— enjoying every bite along the way.

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5 BEST Foods for Better, Glowing Skin

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By Dave From Paleohacks
Creator of the Paleohacks Cookbook

Did you know that the foods you eat don't just affect the way youfeel? They also affect the way you LOOK. So if you're unhappy with your skin, your DIET (not just your age and lifestyle) could be to blame.

Some foods are great for you—inside and out… Click for recipes…

So if you want healthy, radiant skin, eating more of them is one of the smartest things you can do!

But most people don't know that. They end up spending stacks of cash on beauty "products" and spreading artificial chemicals on themselves hoping to look better.

YOU deserve better than that.

What are the best foods you can eat for healthier skin?

Keep reading to find out...

1. Green Tea

Drinking a few cups of green tea a day isn’t just relaxing -- it’s one of the most important things you can do to look younger!

Tea leaves are full of antioxidants that protect your cells, fight inflammation, and keep out harmful toxins.

Green tea also has compounds called “catechins” that increase the blood flow and oxygen to your skin. This makes it easier to get nutrients, which keeps your skin look amazing.

A 2011 study published in the journal Nutrition found that people who drank green tea every day for 12 weeks had smoother skin than people who didn’t. The green tea-drinkers even had less sun damage after they were exposed to UV light!

University of Alabama and Case Western Reserve University researchers also came to the conclusion that green tea might even reduce your risk of skin cancer.

2. Fish

One of the best ways to keep your skin healthy: avoid inflammation in your body. Reducing inflammation helps all kinds of skin issues, whether you’re battling a specific condition or just looking for a healthier glow.

Eating more fish helps you do just that! Click for recipes…

Fish are full of omega-3 fatty acids. Most of us aren’t getting nearly enough of these. But they’re KEY to fighting inflammation.

Studies have found that adding omega-3s to your diet reduces puffiness and improves skin health. Bottom line: eat more fish, and get smoother, younger-looking skin.

You can find the most omega-3 fatty acids in cold-water fish like salmon, sardines, mackerel, tuna, and cod. Focus on those to get the most bang for your buck.

3. Berries

Don’t be fooled by their small size.Berries pack a serious skin-clearing punch!

They’re loaded with “antioxidants,” chemicals that flush toxins out of your body. A lot of foods have some antioxidants, but few have more than berries…

A study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry found that blackberries, blueberries, and strawberries have the highest “total antioxidant capacity” of any food.

These antioxidants improve your skin by protecting it from aging, sun damage, and stress. Click for recipes…

So eating berries means fewer wrinkles, dry skin, and creases in your forehead…

Nutritionist Samantha Heller says, “when you help protect the cells from damage and disintegration, you also guard against premature aging. In this respect, these fruits may very well help keep your skin looking younger longer.”

4. Nuts

Walnuts are great for your skin. According to Dr. David Bank, the omega-3 fatty acids inside them make your skin more elastic. Walnuts are the only type of nut that have a significant amount of omega-3s.

Walnuts are also high in “biotin,” a B vitamin that helps moisturize dry skin and overcome conditions like eczema.

Eating Brazil nuts is another great way to keep your skin looking its best…

Brazil nuts are loaded with selenium, a mineral that boosts your immune system and can reverse skin conditions like acne!

It takes just two Brazil nuts a day to get enough selenium. Toss those in with a handful of walnuts, and your skin will look better in no time. Click for recipes…

3. Olive Oil

Olive oil gets rid of toxins from your body and fights inflammation (which can lead to all kinds of health problems).

That makes it good for your heart and brain… and also great for your skin.

When you eat olive oil, you take in a good dose of antioxidants and healthy fats, which leave your skin looking healthier and younger.

Olive oil gets rid of toxins from your body and fights inflammation (which can lead to all kinds of health problems).

Getting enough “good fats” is a key part of keeping your skin healthy. A Japanese study found that people who ate more saturated and monounsaturated fats had fewer wrinkles and more elastic skin than people who ate less.

A 2012 study in the Public Library of Science found that the more olive oil you eat, the fewer signs of aging skin.Olive oil beat every other type of oil the researchers tested! Click for recipes…

200 Recipes That Make You Look (and Feel) Great

Now that you know which foods make your skin look great, it’s time to make them a regular part of your diet.

But it’s hard to know where to start. Trying to look up dishes and figuring out how to prepare them gets overwhelming fast.

The PaleoHacks Cookbook can help.

It’s packed with around 200 recipes featuring healthy, delicious foods. There’s always something great to eat for your skin… and plenty of options to explore so you won’t get bored.

And what good are 200 recipes if it’s a chore to prepare them?

No need to worry about that…

The PaleoHacks cookbook streamlines the process to make food prep as simple and rewarding as possible. Every step is broken down in detail. So it doesn’t matter if you’re a gourmet chef or new to the kitchen…

The results are the same. Delicious, healthy meals that make you feel great—and your skin look great too!

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