For thousands of years people have relied on natural cures for healing. Through fruits, vegetables and herbs, people found natural health food was one of the most effective ways to not only cure a whole host of ailments, but also help the body maintain a natural balance. While modern medicine has made incredible strides and [...]
You may overdose on potato chips or tortilla chips once in a while, but would you consider yourself to be a food addict? The answer is important, because it could be the key to determining what course of action you need to take in order to lose weight. A number of medical experts say that [...]
The age-old misconception that juice should be sweet has been overturned during the last few years and as such we have gained access to a far wider range of flavors. Instead of being limited to only fruit juices, you now have access to juice that has been created from vegetables, a mixture of fruit and [...]
Good nutrition is critical to a healthy lifestyle, yet there is so much information out there, most people do not have a clear understanding as to what they should and should not be eating. This article will simplify things. First off, no more will you eat three big meals during the course of the day. [...]
Vitamin B12 deficiency is a common problem throughout the world, especially for the elderly. Vitamin B12 deficiency can present itself as hematologic vitamin B12 deficiency or hide itself as asymptomatic vitamin B12 deficiency. Sources of Vitamin B12 The human body needs vitamin B12 or cobalamin for it to function properly. The human body needs vitamin [...]
Just like any other organ in your body, your brain must be properly nourished to work correctly. When it comes to the brain, however, this particular organ is especially important to feed correctly as it controls all other parts of the body. The better fed the brain, the quicker and more effective your reactions, actions [...]
Enjoy food this summer and yet maintain your body weight. Here are some useful tips, but please do remember that not only knowledge can work for you,you have to ACT on them. 1. CUT THE SIMPLE CARBS. It is ominous that today most of the people are “carb junkies.” This is significantly applied on obese [...]
Sprouts are rapidly becoming popular all over the world as people are seeking a healthy and economic source of food. A handful of seeds can sprout into enough “live food” to provide balanced nutrition for a number of meals. Why eat sprouts? 1. Sprouts are an abundant source of predigested amino acids, minerals, vitamins, natural [...]
When I read the front page headline in the February 7 edition of the New York Times, LOW-FAT DIET DOES NOT CUT HEALTH RISKS, my 35 years as a cardiologist-researcher told me something was probably amiss. The article that followed seemed to faithfully report the conclusions of an 8 year, $4.15 million study of nearly [...]
“Supplements” is a term that is commonly used to describe anything that you put into your body to complete or add to any believed dietary nutritional shortcomings. The use of supplements has become a common way to attempt to maintain proper body function or health. A valid question that many people are asking is “How [...]