The Best Brussels Sprouts and HUMAN GROWTH HORMONE

If you have read any of Suzanne Somers? books, you already have read about the amazing properties of human growth hormone. She is a huge advocate increasing this hormone and injects it into her body every night. I also believe that we need to increase this awesome hormone, but unlike Susan, I have tips and tricks on how to boost it through diet and exercise; which come with no scary side effects.

Human growth hormone, also known as hGH, is an amazing hormone that is produced by the pituitary gland in the brain. This hormone stimulates cell production and is responsible for increasing height, building muscle mass, keeping bones healthy, controlling sugar and insulin levels, absorption of calcium, reducing fat as well as helping numerous other functions that are fundamental for growth.

The human growth hormone is produced at full-speed when we are young but the pituitary gland slows down the production as the body ages; usually around age 30 it really starts to decline. The level of hGH peaks during puberty when there is a growth spurt. The levels continue to decline throughout our adult life. This decrease in the levels of HGH is what causes elasticity in our skin, wrinkles, increase issues with diabetes, depression, loss of energy, and loss of muscle mass. Increasing the levels of human growth hormone can make you look young and feel healthy.

Foods play a huge role in the secretion of HGH, as well as WHEN you eat and types of exercise, sleep and hydration. To read more on this awesome hormone, check out my chapter on Hormones in Secrets to a Healthy Metabolism, which you can now also get in audio form! Thank you for your support!




"Healthified" Brussels Sprouts
1 TBS butter or macadamia nut oil
1 shallot, chopped
1 1/2 lbs Brussels sprouts, trimmed, larger spouts halved
Celtic sea salt and pepper, to your taste
1 cup chicken or veggie broth
3 slices bacon, chopped (optional)

Blanch the Brussels sprouts in boiling salted water for about 15 seconds. This accomplishes 2 things: 
1. It keeps their bright color. 
2. It cuts down cooking time to retain more nutrients and keep the fresh flavor.

Quickly drain and rinse the Brussels sprouts in cold water. Cut the large sprouts in half lengthwise.

Brown bacon in a medium skillet. Remove bacon, chop into small pieces and set aside. Add butter or oil to the pan and add shallots to saute for about 2 minutes. Add Brussels spouts and coat in oil. Season with salt and pepper. Cook Brussels sprouts about 3 minutes or until they begin to soften, then add the broth and continue to cook for 7-10 minutes or until crisp tender. Transfer to a serving dish with a slotted spoon and top with cooked bacon bits. Makes 6 servings.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving)

"Healthified" Brussels Sprouts = 124 calories, 6.5g fat, 8.2g protein, 10.4 carbs, 4.3g fiber

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