Articles in Home | Nutrition-diet | Healthy Food Title|Newest|Oldest Favorite Dishes And Family Folklore  By : Aaron Givens Almost every family has a treasured recipe, handed down through generations, that is not only beloved because it’s delicious, but because it evokes memories of favorite family get-togethers. Old Fashioned Recipes Are Still The Best Cooking Medium  By : Gnubas It seems like every day offers up a new medium online or on television for recipe lovers. On cable, channels dedicated to cooking have cropped up, and individual programs offer in-depth look at specific types of cooking, cuisine and recipes. And on the Internet, there are even more resources for new and old-fashioned favorite recipes, as well as forums and communities that let you search and share recipes with other amateur cooks. Chocolate Fondue  By : Jennifer Eccles Fondue is back in vogue and for good reason. It’s easy, it’s quick and it’s a great taste. Chocolate is a great treat so combined in a fondue dip you have a great taste which young and old enjoy. Whether you are entertaining or just need something tasty and easy for the family fondue makes a great dip. Self-Medicating With Food  By : When you have a headache, you take an over-the-counter pain relief medication. If you have an uncomfortable emotion, do you take the relief self-medication of emotional eating? For many of us that have weight issues, emotional eating is the result from attempting to change the way we feel. When we feel an uncomfortable or undesirable emotion, we provide relief by emotional eating. Medication has its proper place just as food does too. Top 7 Fatty Spring Foods  By : Don't want to increase you weight during spring? Watch out for these top 7 fatty spring foods to increase your weight loss results. Healthful Living: Food For Success  By : Aunice Reed If you treat your body well, it will serve you excellently. On the other hand, if you treat your body like crap, it will serve you like crap is supposed to---very poorly. Achieving something significant such as starting a business, raising children, finishing an education, making a career change, excelling in or expanding your present career, all require you to be in the best physical condition possible. EFAs: What Are They And Why Should You Eat Them?  By : Tod Syversen When the words oils and fats are mentioned, do you as a health-conscious individual tend to run for cover? What you may not realize is that there are good fats and bad fats. Complete avoidance of oils and fats would actually be detrimental - rather than beneficial - to your health. Omega 3 Fish Oil Today  By : Thomas Budd Omega 3 fish oil is the dietary and nutritional health supplement that has taken the industry by storm in the past few years. 7 Super Foods You Should Be Eating  By : Debbie Sipe There are actually many "super foods". Foods that are super nutritious, low in calories, improve your overall health and help you succeed with your weight loss plan. The next time you're at the market, stock up on these... The Importance Of Fresh Fruits And Vegetables And How To Pick 'em  By : We all know that fruits and vegetables are a crucial part of our diet if we want to live a healthy and vibrant life. But how many of us struggle to get them in day in and day out? I do not know about you, but I never seem to get enough in each day. My life gets busy and, to be honest, sometimes I just don’t know how to make vegetables more interesting and favorable that I WANT to include them in my diet on a daily basis. Getting into the habit of preparing fruits and vege... A Healthy Breakfast: You Can Do It!  By : How many of us hit the pavement running in the morning: getting the kids up, ready, and fed, making sure the dog is taken care of, handling all the unexpected chaos that always seems to present itself in the morning, worrying about the events of the day. With so many things to think of, it is no wonder that, many times, a healthy breakfast is the last thing on our mind. It is absolutely amazing how many people neglect to eat a good, healthy breakfast, let alone eat anythin... Cabbage Soup Diet - Cooking The Cabbage Properly  By : Aside from the cabbage soup diet, this vegetable can be served in many ways. The cabbage is a sturdy, abundant and inexpensive plant. It has been a longstanding dietary staple in the whole wide world. Cabbage is typically round in shape. It has layers of superimposed leaves wherein the inner leaves are often lighter in color than those leaves outside since they are protected from the light and heat of the sun. The activity of the enzyme called myrosinase form the anti carc... Eight Heart Healthy Foods You Should Be Eating  By : What you eat is one of the biggest determinants of your coronary heart disease risk. A diet high in the eight foods below will go a long way to maintaining a healthy heart. 1) Garlic Garlic contains powerful chemicals that have been shown to reduce cholesterol levels, lower blood pressure, and reduce the risk of blood clots that can lead to heart attacks and strokes. It has been estimated that a clove of garlic a day is needed to obtain these health benefits. If the tho... What Not To Eat  By : N. Curtis Besides that grimy diner down the street that is in flagrant violation of the sanitary code, there are other foods you need to avoid. Reading labels on food items isn't just for the health conscious person anymore. It is essential for everyone to be educated on what to look for when considering food purchases. There are, unfortunately, several hidden ingredients in many of the foods we eat on a daily basis. Others are more visible, but are ignored. The overall health of a gre... Vitamins In Foods  By : Mario Churchill There are many different vitamins in food. Vitamins are essential to life, but most of us do not get the amount of vitamins we need in our every day diet. Certain foods are high not only in one vitamin, but many. Let us take Broccoli, for example. Broccoli is probably one of the most nutritional foods on the face of the planet, yet many people dislike this green vegetable. Broccoli is high in most of the B vitamins and is both an antioxidant as well as an energy booster. C... Health Drinks Are More Effective Than Pills  By : Steven A Johnson One of the most important things we can do for our health is to make sure we are getting as many nutrients as we can. Many doctors specializing in weight loss suggest creating and maintaining a healthy lifestyle by first creating a strong nutritional foundation. Not only is it beneficial to take dietary supplements, but one of the most effective ways is in a liquid form. Some health drinks come pre mixed in a bottle where sometimes all you have to do is open it and drink. Ano... Beyond Bran Fiber  By : At one point in time, when you went to the health food store you usually only had choice of wheat bran, which is a good source of the insoluble fiber that helps your digestive system stay on track, or oat bran, which contains the soluble fiber that helps lower cholesterol. Although both of these bran’s are still popular, as they have good reason to be, remaining excellent sources of dietary fiber, these days store shelves are gathering more and more fiber supplements ranging ... Don't Change Comfort Foods Into Diet Foods  By : Leeann Simons Comfort foods remind you of safe times, warm feelings and good memories. You eat them when you are vulnerable and need those feelings. Don't change your comfort food recipes to ones lower in calories and/or fat, because they then become diet foods and take on an entirely new meaning. A Vegetarian's Guide For Suitable Iron Ingestion  By : Is iron a necessary part of your diet? It should be for the number of benefits your body can get from it. Iron is a very essential mineral present in all cells and is responsible in aiding the body in transporting oxygen from the lungs to all other parts. It also plays a key role in energy production, therefore providing stamina and making our bodies active. It protects and strengthens all the organs in the body and is also crucial especially to women whose bodies usually lac... A List Of 5 Simple High Fiber Foods To Eat For 25 Grams Of Fiber Daily  By : Do you know which foods are high enough in fiber to help you reach the recommended level of 25-35 grams of fiber every day? Here are 5 easy ways to remember which foods to eat for at least 25 grams of fiber in your daily diet. 1. "An apple a day keeps the doctor away". Fuji, Gala, Golden Delicious Pink Lady, Granny Smith and McIntosh apples each provide around 5 grams of fiber. Apples are quite possibly, the easiest, high fiber foods to eat. There are many varieties to ... What May Surprise You About Some Foods High In Uric Acid  By : Lisa McDowell One of the first warnings you may get from your doctor when diagnosed with gout is to watch out for foods high in uric acid producing properties known as purines. Purines, when metabolized, lead to the development of uric acid. When excess levels of uric acid are reached it can result in the formation of uric acid crystals in the joints. As you know this can make your condition worse and multiple the number of attacks you have to suffer through. Some doctors may provide you w... What You And You Grandchildren Need To Know About Eating Whole Health Foods  By : Terry Schierer Been thinking about changing to a healthier lifestyle? Incorporating whole health foods into your diet is one giant step toward a healthier lifestyle and a great inheritance for your kids and grandchildren. How To Go About Making A Salad Nicoise  By : Kerris Samson A Nicoise (pronounced Ni-Suaz) Salad originally comes for the Nice region of France and sometimes is more often referred to as the Salad Nicoise. Although a truly authentic version of this salad contains mainly raw ingredients (except for the eggs and anchovy fillets), there are some restaurants now who like to include other ingredients into their recipes. Some restaurants are now beginning to add pasta or potatoes or cheese, rice or cooked vegetables into theirs. Addiction To Food And Your Health  By : Terry Schierer Addiction to food and the health consequences involved is not an easy subject to talk about as so many people have preconceived ideas about the cause and what needs to be done to eliminate the problem. Join us as we dissect this topic and come up with answers. How To Support Healthy Eating For Seniors  By : Yewande D. Awoyemi We all need to choose healthy foods, but it is especially important for some older people. Appetites and the sense of taste can decrease over time. The challenge of preparing meals can seem just too much for people who have limited mobility and balance issues. Diet is another area where elder care caregivers can help a great deal in improving not only nutrition but the basic quality of life. No one wants to eat food that is uninteresting or unattractive, so it's especially... What Are The Best Foods To Eat For Breakfast?  By : Marci Lall You know eating breakfast will help you lose weight. But what kinds of foods are you supposed to eat to see these results? Find out now what you need to be eating first thing in the morning, Consume Bright Colored Foods For Better Health  By : A plate of colored food is not only very pleasing to our eyes, but also very healthy. What looks good to eat is also very healthy for us and if you are finding it difficult to persuade your children to eat those boring old tired looking vegetables, then try brightening up their plates with some nice bright colors. Kids love brightly colored pop and candy so it should not be a difficult thing to persuade them to eat some brightly colored vegetables like peppers, tomatoes, q... Raw Food Health-Achieve Good Health Through Raw Food Starting Today  By : Josh Neumann Is raw food really good for your health? Many people want to know the answer to this question, as the raw food diet getting a lot of attention of the last several years. Quite simply, the diet most people eat today does not lend itself to get long-term health. Many people eat a diet rich in meat and dairy products, and therefore don't achieve good health later in life. The reason that raw food diet is so good for your health is that they contain enzymes, what your body ... Discover The Benefits of Honey  By : Janice H. Honey is well known for its great healing properties. In pure honey, its sugar content is all natural, and is very likely the world's most ancient sweetener which is why it is used as sweetener for coffee and tea for reasons that it provides rich sources of nutrients. The Ultimate Food Fuel  By : Julie Wanner Rossetti Since we are all individuals with a different genetic make-up, it would make sense that we could not all consume the same foods for fuel. Sometimes, a couple will not only eat the same foods, but also follow an identical exercise routine. What are the results? If they are not the same blood type, one can be healthy but the other one can be overweight and feel fatigued, especially after eating a snack/meal. It all depends on whether the fuel (foods), have proteins (lectin... A Vegetarian Lasagna Recipe To Satisfy Your Hunger  By : Jane Simmers Have you recently become a vegetarian? Have you found that you are limited to eating only a few recipes compared to what you used to when you did eat meat? Don't be dismayed because there are a few vegetarian dishes that you can enjoy and they can even be as delicious as Italian pasta. Try out this vegetarian lasagna recipe and satisfy your palate today. The Good, The Bad, And The Truth About Food  By : Leeann Simons It’s disconcerting that so many people mentally classify food as good or bad What about thinking of food choices as simply “healthier” or “not as healthy”? Let’s put an end to this crazy mentality! If we allow ourselves to relax, we will ultimately create a balance and most of our choices will be ones that fall into the healthy column. Food Ideas For Better Health  By : Westernschools Introduction Being a nurse is a very exciting career choice. Nurses save peoples’ lives and promote good health. What kind of advice would nurses give in relation to food consumption? It is assumed that professionals so closely tied to direct healthcare would be very knowledgeable in relation to day-to-day health. The following article delivers tips relating to healthy eating. Nutrient rich foods There are over 40 different nutrients that contribute to a healthy d... Hearty Galician Vegetable Soup  By : stephenstewart It is quite common when you take a look at the native cuisine from any one particular country to come up with a particular theme or common approach / name for the catering or cuisine from that country. Such as Chinese Food, Thai Food etc but to be honest it could be argued that with regards to Spain there is no such thing as “Spanish” food as with the make up and historical heritage of Spain it is not quite that simple. The reason for this is that Spain is an amalgam of its constituent parts that is to say it could be described as a political construct which is made up of disparate groups with their own languages, cultures, cuisines etc. These autonomous regions have been slowly amalgamated through a number of different processes throughout history but have all kept their own distinctive features. The Power Of Grape Seed Extract  By : Many of us work hard to maintain our muscle stamina and flexibility. If you don't, you should. You should also consider what kind of shape are you in, inside? Are your blood vessels - which continuously carry blood to your muscles - also in great shape? Scientific evidence shows adding quality grape seed extract to your diet may improve your blood flow and reduce your chances of having a heart attack or stroke, and may also benefit your daily work-out routine. Researche... 5 Ways To Get Your Kids To Eat More Raw Fruit And Veggies  By : Tera Warner So, you’ve fallen in love with the idea of raw foods. You start arriving at home with grocery bags billowing with greens, fruit and veggies. You are optimistic and hopeful that your new healthy habits will catch hold in the family and then someone screams, “I WANT SPAGHETTI!” Granted, transformation doesn’t take place overnight, but if you’re trying to increase the fruit and veggie consumption on the home-front, these tips may help the process along: 1. Avoid Critici... The Health Benefits Of Fruit And Vegetables  By : Even though the figures for the recommended daily intake change invariably, the concept of eating lots of fruits and vegetables as a means to supplement our vitamin and minerals requirement has never changed. Recently, studies are also suggesting that there are far reaching benefits of eating fruits and vegetables, such as the potential role they may play in reducing cardiovascular and cancer risks. It remains unclear how fruits and vegetables contribute to the lowering o... A Quick Guide To Healthy Fast Food Choices  By : Terry Schierer Choices. Every day we are faced with choices. Making healthy fast food choices are no exception. Here we disscuss healthy option that taste great and are so good for you. Eating More Organic Without Busting The Budget  By : So you're convinced of the benefits of eating organic, but the price tag has got you down. The good news is that with a little creativity and perhaps a change in routine, it is possible to eat a mostly organic diet within the confines of your existing grocery budget. Try some of these ideas that have worked for my family. Farmer's Markets Search your newspaper or online for farmer's markets in your area. Many times these small farmers utilize organic practices, but you c... Fresh Shrimp Makes Any Recipe Come Alive  By : Shannon Linnen It is also a perfect meal solution for all your outdoor summer parties and events. Fresh shrimp can be used in just about any dish. Add it to a pasta salad, slaw or appetizer plate. Fresh shrimp is both healthy and delicious. Topped with lemon juice and cocktail sauce, this refreshing food makes a great pre-dinner snack. The Advantages Of Healthy Cooking  By : George White Why healthy cooking can prolong your life and give you energy. Food For The Organic And Natural Lifestyle  By : There really is no getting away from artificial flavoring. The last I heard, they were using artificial colors to turn processed ham pink. Being in the pink of health acquired a new meaning with that revelation. Should we really steer clear of artificial foods and flavors in all their forms? For years we have been hearing complaints about the deteriorating quality of the food we eat. Most often, this deterioration has been attributed to their chemical content. This raises one... Healthy Supplements For A Healthy Body And Mind  By : There are several food supplements available in the market today but what do you think these things would do to you if you take them. We constantly hear of Vitamins A, B, C and E as common food supplements referred to be good in keeping your body healthy and attuned. There are also the different multivitamins, which come in packs that would supposedly keep your body functions well. But what are really the key to healthy body and the best vitamin supplements that could keep t... Six Main Benefits Of High Fiber Foods  By : Brandon H. Masters 1. Lowered risk of heart disease –The Journal of the American Medical Association conducted a ten-year study of 68,000 women in June 1999. The study showed that fiber lowers the risk of heart disease and especially fiber contained in cereal grains is most effective in this regard. 2. Lowered risk of type 2 diabetes – Fiber can reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in half. Diabetics find great help in stabilizing their blood sugar levels by a regular intake of f... High Fiber Foods Helping Aging  By : Brandon H. Masters Fiber and Your Brain There has been an increase in recent years of the numbers of people who experience a variety of weaknesses in their bones and brains. But new studies believe that if you follow a healthy, high-fiber, diet it may stop the break down of the brain and bones, and actually keep those parts of your body healthy into your later years. Unfortunately the numbers of those who are suffering with the brain disease Alzheimer’s is growing. Right now there are 4.5... Healthy Eating: What Really Is Healthy To Eat?  By : Trevor John Ok, you've decided that you are going to eat healthily. But with so many "experts" and reports on hand, what really counts as healthy food? There's so much conflicting advice, it's difficult to know where to start. Use this simple guide to set you on the right track. 1. Fruit and Vegetables. The recommendation is at least 5 portions a day. That's a good target (but don't beat yourself up if there are occasional days when you miss it). An apple, orange or banana count... Top Six Reasons To Eat High Fiber Foods  By : Brenda Watson At the core of healthy weight loss programs are principles which often evade most people interested in Wellness, Fitness and Diet. Here are the top reasons why you should seriously consider a diet rich in fiber when you are interested in beginning a healthy weight loss program. Losing unwanted pounds does not have to be stressful. If you apply these basic principles you will be well on your way to developing healthy weight loss habits. 1.Fiber helps control weight – Accor... High Fiber Foods For Healthy Aging  By : Brenda Watson Fiber and Brain Health As we age, our bodies begin to deteriorate. No matter how well we take care of ourselves, we become slower, more fragile, and our mental capacity suffers. The good news, however, is that a diet rich in high-fiber foods may help support brain and bone health—two of the most common concerns among elderly Americans. More than 4.5 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, and every year more than 350,000 new cases are diagnosed in the United St... Meal Planning 101: Variety Sucks  By : Marc David In the next 2 minutes you are going to learn why meal variety sucks and how that can be the single factor that leads you away from your goals. It’s Not Just What You Eat, Its How You Cook It  By : Ainsley Laing Did you know that you could be damaging your health by the way you are cooking your food? Find out more. How To Get High Fiber Foods: 20 Simple Ways To Get Your Daily Dose  By : Cassandra Cox Doctors and nutritionists tout the benefits of high fiber foods for everything from cholesterol to regularity. Here are some quick tips to make sure you get the daily 25-30 grams recommended by the experts: 1.Have Oatmeal for Breakfast - A cup of cooked oatmeal has 4 grams of fiber per serving and the complex carbohydrates will keep your energy high till lunchtime. 2.Wrap it up – Mediterranean style wraps are all the rage. Chop or grate fiber rich vegetables and prepare... Tips For Eating A Healthy Breakfast  By : Gabriel Adams Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but it seems that with our busy lifestyles, breakfast has fast slipped down our list of priorities. Breakfast it seems, has been reduced to a sugary muffin and coffee on the go, losing all nutritional value. Our body starts demanding a supply of energy as soon as we wake up, whether we've eaten or not. Our brain cannot store any energy for itself and constantly requires a supply of glucose. Not eating, especially in the morn... Fast Food and Calories  By : Karen Sessions Isn’t it oddly shocking that America is so well-advanced in everything, except health and fitness? While the fitness industry tells us to count calories and exercise for fat loss, we grow fatter and fatter as a nation. Poor Digestion: The Root Of Disease  By : Brandon H. Masters Have you ever had a bad episode of digestive gas buildup? It can be very embarassing. However what most of us never consider is that fact that flatulence is a primary sign of poor digestion. Poor digestion is problematic for your long term health. If you do a little comparative test, you will note that you feel better and your digestion is smoother when you eat in a quiet and peaceful environment. Digestion is the process of converting food into an absorbable form that... High Fiber Foods Don’t Necessarily Mean Gas And Bloating  By : Brandon H. Masters Everyone will admit that flatulence is embarassing, uncomfortable and humiliating. However, the real issue involved with gas buildup is the reality that food is not being properly digested. This is a huge potential health risk. Poorly digested foods petrify and ferment in the gut increasing the risk of many digestive degenerative diseases. Digestion is the process of converting food into an absorbable form. Good digestion is the key to good health. Our great grandparen... Why Eat Fiber?  By : Cassandra Cox Nutritionists and health care practitioners often recommend a high fiber diet to their clients. Touted for its benefits to the cardiovascular system, experts suggest fiber will help us do everything from maintaining healthy cholesterol levels, to supporting a healthy blood sugar balance. As a digestive care educator, I typically discuss the benefits that fiber provides to our intestinal tract. In particular, that fiber can help promote regularity and assist with the normal... Healthy Food Can Taste Good  By : Cassandra Cox We are encouraged to eat a high fiber, low fat diet to support good health. But often, high fiber is equated with cardboard crackers and chalky powders. Experts in the natural foods arena are often asked if there will ever be a diet consisting of healthy food that actually tastes good! In fact, most of us assume that if it tastes good, it couldn’t be good for us. This is often the case for individuals who eat what nutritionists refer to as, ‘The Standard American Diet.” (... Good Fats Mean Great Health Benefits  By : Brenda Watson Although nuts, seeds and oils are often considered the enemy by those following a low-fat weight loss plan, these beneficial fats are an essential part of healthy weight management and optimum health. That is because many have been shown to facilitate oxygen transport in the body; lubricate and insulate the muscles and organs; aid in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins; nourish the skin, mucous membranes and nerves; and help maintain body temperature. The three types of... Ten Healthy Eating Tips For Today's Busy People  By : Amy Nutt Eating healthy can be difficult, especially if you are a person who is constantly on the run. Today, more than ever, people are finding it necessary to try to maneuver around busy schedules, while still maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The busier you are, the more difficult this is, but it is not an impossible fete. Because you are on the go, it is extremely important to give proper attention to eating as healthy as possible. Below are ten tips that will help get you pointed ... Foods with Hidden Fat  By : Chester Ku-Lea If you’re trying to cut down your fat intake and get yourself in shape this summer, look out for foods with hidden fat. We know the obvious fatty foods such as chocolate and cookies, but what about some of your favorite foods that may be a little sneakier. Iron - Deficiency Symptoms and Food Sources  By : Candy Williams Iron deficiency means less than adequate iron levels in the body. Iron is an essential component of haemoglobin - the oxygen carrying pigment in the blood. Iron-deficient people tire easily because their bodies remain starved for oxygen. Without enough iron, the body's fuel cannot be properly synthesized. Silicon - Deficiency and Food Sources  By : Candy Williams Silicon is an essential trace mineral required by the body for stronger bones, better glowing skin and more flexible and strong joints. It is present in the body in the form of an ether derivative of silicic acid or silanate. It is important to include silicon in the daily diet, because it may help boost the benefits of calcium, glucosomine and vitamin D. Sodium - Deficiency and Food Sources  By : Candy Williams Sodium is an essential mineral or micro nutrient found in the bones as well as the fluid surrounding cells. It is a component of body secretions such as saliva and enzymes, and is lost when the body sweats. Excess dietary sodium is excreted through the urine. Sodium along with potassium helps to regulate the body's fluid balance. Potassium, Deficiency and Potassium Rich Food  By : Candy Williams Potassium represents 5% percent of the total mineral content of a human body, even though only about one litre is found in the body at a time. Potassium is found in our bodies both inside and outside cells and is a very important mineral required every day to stay healthy. More than 98% of the body's potassium is intracellular. The body easily absorbs potassium, but nearly 90% of it is excreted through the kidneys and bowels. Are You Eating The Right Carbohydrates?  By : Hazel Leong This is the technical meaning of “healthy fat.” Your body needs these fats to function properly, yet it doesn't produce it on it's own. Flax seed oils is the form in which the oil was extracted from the seed. Omega-3 fatty acids which contain the majority of flax seed health benefits are very susceptible to heat. Flax seeds may come in different colors, but the colors don’t anything to do with the value of their nutrition. They are all equally beneficial to you. One w... How To Benefit From Organic Exfoliation  By : Louise Forrest There are a great number of exfoliates in many of the foods you eat. These can be canned or preserved, but they lose potency through the processes, much like they lose nutrients. By making the following recipes to enhance your organic skin care, you are adding the freshest possible exfoliates to your routine, which will give your skin an incredible look and feel. Remember to buy only organic ingredients for these recipes because you do not need your skin absorbing toxins from... Healthy food in summer  By : Appetites fall in summer because of heat and humidity. There is a belief that hot ( as in temperature hot) food such as piping hot coffee, tea, soups etc are efficacious in summer because they induce perspiration, which eventually leaves the person feeling cooler. This is a myth. Talking hot foods to reduce body temperature will not only make you uncomfortable because of the heat but the sweat makes you feel worse Getting Familiar With Flavonoids  By : Dr. P. Gross Ever wonder what natural compounds account for the aroma, flavor and color of vegetables and fruits? The answer is flavonoids. Interest by the public in flavonoids has been increasing due to the growing reputation of food antioxidants that can have beneficial roles in disease prevention. The Amazing Benefits Of The Mangosteen Fruit  By : Mike Vincent A little known fruit from South East Asia may offer a natural remedy for a wide variety of diseases including arthritis, dyspepsia, asthma and eczema. The Mangosteen fruit, once prized by Queen Victoria who offered a reward for anyone who could bring a fresh supply to England, is now sought after by health food enthusiasts, gourmet food buffs, and scientists alike. The Mangosteen – the scientific name is Garcinia mangostana – is not related to the mango, despite the simil... Zinc: Deficiency Symptoms and Health Benefits  By : Candy Williams Zinc is an important mineral, which is essential for protein synthesis and helps to regulate the production of cells in the body's immune system. It is mainly found in the muscles. Zinc is also found in high concentrations in red and white blood cells, the retina of the eye, bones, skin, kidneys, liver, and pancreas. In men, the prostate gland and semen (zinc is one of its constituents) store high amounts of zinc. Magnesium Rich Food and Deficiency  By : Candy Williams Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral found in the body and is very essential for good health. It is mostly found in the bones (around 50%), teeth, and red blood cells. The other half is largely found inside cells of body tissues and organs. Only 1% of magnesium is found in blood. The body takes magnesium from the diet and excretes the excess through urine and stool. A balanced diet contains enough magnesium for the body's functional requirements. Benefits, Deficiency and Iron Rich Food  By : Candy Williams Iron is an essential mineral for life. It is found in the red blood cells of the body and is also needed to produce red blood cells. Most of the iron in the body is attached to the haemoglobin molecules in red blood cells, thereby transporting oxygen to all the tissues of the body. Haemoglobin is the essential protein found in red blood cells and represents about two thirds of the body's iron. Why Is Flax Seed Called The Next Multivitamin?  By : Carena C.James The vitamins and minerals found in flax seeds are zinc, iron, vitamin E, carotene, B-group vitamins, magnesium, calcium, sulfur, potassium, phosphorous, manganese, silicon, copper, nickel, molybdenum, chromium, and cobalt. With so many nutrients, we can consider Flax Seed as the next multi vitamin. Your body is like a fully automated machine that works non-stop, so make sure you take good care of it! Can Flax Seed Oil Buffer Excess Stomach Acids?  By : Carena C.James There are many health threats that appear to be helped with the consumption of flaxseed. Among them are cardiovascular health and digestion, the inhibiting of tumor formation, a decrease in the symptoms of menopause, and increase in stamina, the reduction of the inflammation of arthritis and even the production of silky smooth skin and shiny hair. And these are just for starters. Flax Seed: Why Eskimos Has Lower Heart Diseases?  By : Carena C.James Researchers started to focus on omega 3 fatty acids in early 80s when studies found that Eskimos had a lower rate of heart diseases despite consuming a higher-fat diet rich in fish. Fish oil contains Omega-3 which reduces heart diseases. However, in today’s polluted world, it is recommended that we take flax seed oil instead for a proper balanced ratio of Omega-3 and Omega-6. Does Flax Seed Contain More Omega 3 Than Salmon?  By : Carena C.James During the eighth century, King Charlemagne passed laws requiring the consumption of flaxseed by his subjects to ensure their good health. Over more recent centuries, flaxseed use has grown across Europe, Africa and now to North America. In spite of all this history, flaxseed is still a mystery to many. Don't Buy Red Yeast Rice Until You Read This Article  By : Julia Carmichael If you learned about a natural product that could help lower your cholesterol, wouldn't you want to buy it? Of course you would. Well, guess what. There is such a product. Because of government controls, however, you can't get this product anymore, at least not in its original cholesterol lowering form. Why would the government do that, you may ask. Here's why. Red yeast rice is a form of rice fermented using red yeast. The Chinese have used this rice for years as a spice,... Processed or cooked food is all about ingredients  By : Once relegated to suporting roles, ingredients and flavours have moved centrestage in an increasingly sophisticated and diverse food industry. The food preferences of today’s consumers are constantly consumers are constantly changing and evolving from healthy to indulgent, exotic to indigenous and from convenience to haute cuisine. As a result flavours and ingredients are driving industry trends as never before. How to heal your body with the "king and queen of all tropical fruit?  By : mayu Fruit of heaven is booming around the world. Let's discover the fruit of heaven now.would you believe that there is also a "King and Queen of All Tropical Fruits?" Weighing In On Flax Seed  By : Bruce Maul I get a chuckle watching weight loss ads on television that push pills because I have yet to see one that doesn’t have a disclaimer in small print declaring that the pill will have better results if followed by regular exercise and healthy eating habits. If someone starts on a diet pill and begins exercising and eating right, is it really the pill? Pushing pills is easy these days because so many people are looking for a quick remedy to their problems. Of all the problems p... Not All Carbohydrates are Created Equal  By : Ainsley Laing What is the difference between the Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load? How do we use this information? Tips On The Best Fat Burning Foods  By : Tisha Diaz We all know that we "grow in stature" when we take in far more calories than we burn during the day. Taking in calories means eating. What if we could eat the best fat burning foods that actually help us lose weight? That would be wonderful, wouldn't it? Those best fat burning foods do exist, and you can eat them to your heart's delight. Our bodies use energies, i.e., calories, when we digest food. Fat burning foods are those food items that contain fewer calories th... Is Marine Phytoplankton A Superfood?  By : Dianne Ronnow Our soil is rapidly becoming depleted of its valuable minerals and especially trace minerals, which affect our food supply and ultimately our health. Added to this is the tendency we have to eat fast and prepared foods on the run, and we have a nutritional crisis going on. This can be seen by the poor quality of health found in most developed nations. We can take a vitamin pill, but even if some of it is absorbed, it still doesn’t cover the vast amount of missing nutrients in... One Day A Slice Of Bread Could Control Your Appetite  By : Chester Ku-Lea Forget diet pills and appetite suppressants! Scientists at The Top Institute Food and Nutrition (TIFN) in the Netherlands are developing a new generation of food ingredients that can help prevent obesity by making people eat less, and possibly stop an obese person from developing diabetes. Enjoy The Health Benefits Of The Ganoderma Mushroom  By : Mike Vincent In the West we tend to think that almost all health problems can be cured by the recently invented drugs of the modern pharmaceutical industry. However, in the East and in traditional societies everywhere, people have been successfully using natural remedies for thousands of years. One of these remedies is the Ganoderma or Reishi Mushroom which is known as the “Mushroom of Immortality” by the Chinese and the Japanese, who have used it to treat a wide variety of diseases fo... Why Cause is Everything When It Comes To Low Back Pain  By : Carena C.James There is an epidemic, at least in the States when it comes to treating back pain. Most doctors do just that... treat back pain rather than finding and eliminating the cause. Help for Sugar Cravings  By : Carena C.James Many people have asked me what foods they should eat in order to cut down on the sugar cravings. And in the past I've always had to say "I don't know." Do Electric Ab Stimulators Really Work?  By : Carena C.James Electronic muscle stimulators are the latest craze, the hottest fad... but you want to know "do they really work!" Right? Dental Hygiene  By : Carena C.James One of the most asked questions by adults and children is the origin of the toothbrush. There are several schools of thought on when the real toothbrush was created, but you need to look far into the past for the first evidences of oral hygiene. From Cell to Super Cell, Boost Your Immune System!  By : Carena C.James Inside your body runs the machinery that creates life itself. But as that machinery keeps running, day after day, you begin to get worn out Healthy Habits, Beat Cancer!  By : Carena C.James Following healthy habits can statistically increase your lifespan by up to 11 years! That's a lot of extra time to get to live, and you can add it to your life by following a few simple habits: Active Lifestyles, Protect Your Family!  By : Carena C.James To many Canadians, the hot summer months represent a time for getting fit, having fun and engaging in lots of outdoor physical activity. The following tips will help you gain the essential fuel needed for an active lifestyle: Cherries - The Supercharged Fruits!  By : Carena C.James The little red fruit that has been enjoyed by countless millions offers more than great taste. Fish Oil’s Powerful Abilities Against Add Or Adhd  By : Sam Morovy Does your child have problems concentrating or remaining on an activity? Impulsive? Then your child probably has a specific learning difficulty called Attention-deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD/ADD). The American Psychiatric Association of Washington, D.C., describes ADHD as a disorder characterized by "hyperactivity, impulsiveness and an incapacity to sustain attention or concentration." Stated simply, ADHD can be characterized by two distinct sets of symptoms: in... Do You Know Where Your Food Thermometer Is?  By : Carena C.James Because our bodies today are the same as in the past, it is critical to eat, drink, and live the same as in years past - centuries past. But modern societies are adopting one of the most unnatural lifestyles known to mankind. Carbohydrates Are Not The Key To Weight Loss  By : Sam Morovy Carbohydrates are the body’s major source of energy which enables the many body organs to function properly. Carbohydrates taken in by the body is broken down into glucose which provides the much needed energy of the human body. With the glucose that was produced as the human body consumes carbohydrate-rich foods, the pancreas secretes an important hormone called insulin which transfers the glucose from the blood to the different cells of the human body. That in a nutshell ex... Zinc - Benefits of Zinc  By : The mineral zinc is needed for more than 300 enzymes used by the body. These enzymes are responsible for such diverse functions as wound repair, fertility, protein synthesis, cellular reproduction, vision, immunity, and free radical protection. Set Your Kids Up For Cooking Success  By : Chester Ku-Lea Gone are the days where all families eat at the dinner table, children grow up cooking alongside their parents and one generation shares family recipes with the next. Life seems to be more hectic than ever and kids don’t often get the chance to develop good cooking habits, which affects their health in the long run. And for some, bad eating results in obesity and other poor health conditions. Garlic - Benefits of Garlic  By : Garlic is a member of the perennial plant and is closely related to the onion, shallot and leek plants. Garlic tends to only have one leaf base unlike onions that have many. Sometimes, it is possible to eat the above portions of the plant, especially when it is soft and tender. Spices – Healthy Food Additives  By : Dr Keith Scott There is a strong case for replacing synthetic food additives with spices. Not only do spices add color and flavor to foods but their powerful antioxidant and other beneficial properties provide protection against many diseases. Artificial flavorings and colorings do not provide any benefits and may even be harmful. [1] [2] [3]

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