Peanuts are grown on the soil and stored moist in silos which then cause them to grow a type of fungus called aflatoxins which can affect the health of your gut. Peanuts are one of the most common allergens today and have been linked to food sensitivities, leaky gut and a slow metabolism.  This aflatoxin in peanuts can compete with probiotics in your gut which we know damages digestive health.  Also, peanuts are very high in omega-6 fatty acids which can cause serious inflammation in the body.  For these many reasons, peanut butter is a metabolism death food!

Wikipedia definition – Aflatoxins are naturally occurring mycotoxins that are produced by Aspergillus and Aspergillus parasiticus, species of fungi. The name was created around 1960 after the discovery that the source of turkey X disease was Aspergillus flavustoxins .^[1] Aflatoxins are toxic and among the most carcinogenic substances known.^[2]After entering the body, aflatoxins may be metabolized by the liver to a reactive expoxide intermediate or hydroxylated to become the less harmful aflatoxin M₁.

If you want to start revving up your metabolism then make a switch to cashew or almond butter.  Almonds are high in an amino acid L-arginine which increases HGH production in your body.  This is turn causes your body to build lean muscle which sends your metabolism sky high!  Just 1 tbsp spoon of almond butter with celery, in a smoothie or with some apples are great snacks to re-ignite your metabolism.

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The principle to keep in mind is that triggers explain—they don’t excuse. Emotional triggering is, at root, a survival response. Our brains create powerful associations between things that hurt us and whatever happened to be occurring when we got hurt. Once you’ve been hit by lightning, even though you know that the odds of its happening again are astronomically low, the touch of a single raindrop may send you running for cover. It’s easier to forgive misbehavior in ourselves and others once we understand this powerful connection between environment, emotion, and reaction. But recognizing our triggers doesn’t give us carte blanche to do whatever we want, everyone else be damned. On the contrary, it makes us responsible for recognizing triggering situations so we can change our unconscious reactions.

Here is where a holistic health coach can be beneficial. I was working with a client this week who wanted to do a bio scan to see which essential oils she might need. I had told her about the new bio scan and how it worked. So, we did the scan, and it showed just one oil – Oregano.  Now usually I see a minimum of 5 and up to 20 out of range scores in these scans. But then I looked up the oil of Oregano;  the oil of humility & non-attachment. Oregano cuts through the fluff of life and teaches individuals to do the same. It removes blocks, clears negativity, and cuts away negative attachments. Oregano is a powerful oil and may even be described as forceful or intense. On the deepest level, Oregano dispels materialism, and attachment that hinders an individual’s growth and progress. While using Oregano, a person may feel encouraged to end a toxic relationship, quit an oppressive job, or end a lifelong addiction.
These toxic attachments limit one’s capacity to feel a healthy connection to the Divine.
These are emotions that needed to be addressed as well as some companion oils to help support the healing and growth. You see she was having an issue with health which is tied to the emotions. Holistic is about the whole body not just a symptom. All this from a bio scan and one oil! I love what I do to help others bring balance back into their lives to regain their empowerment. If you would like more information on what I do please go to my website at www.livinglifeholistic.com and sign up for my free green smoothies! Send me an email at susano@livinglifeholistic.com today could be the start of a beautiful journey!