WHY ORGANIC Food that is grown or raised without chemical pesticides or chemical fertilizers is called “organic.” We’ve become so accustomed to getting by with foods that have been grown with fertilizers and that contain harmful toxins, that we’ve forgotten what it’s like to feel truly “well.” We don’t know how good we can really feel. Why else would you …
Superfoods for a Super Long Life
SUPERFOODS FOR A SUPER LONG LIFE – Recent research shows that specific chemicals in foods — such as sulforaphane, a phytochemical in broccoli — work with your genes to ratchet up your body’s natural defense systems, helping to inactivate toxins and free radicals before they can do the damage that leads to cancer, cardiovascular disease, and even premature aging. And …
17 tips and remedies for the flu
17 TIPS AND REMEDIES FOR THE FLU The best flu remedy seems to vary by who you talk to. Some people think that certain over-the-counter medications are the best way to get relief. Others feel homeopathic remedies work the best. Still others feel that only their doctor can help make them make the appropriate choice. If you talked to my …
Bowels and stomach digestion
BOWELS AND STOMACH DIGESTION Many of the health benefits derived from a vegetarian diet have to do with creating a healthy environment in the bowels and stomach. Our digestive systems, from prehistory on, were designed to metabolize vegetable matter, more than animal products. Fruits, vegetables, legumes and nuts provide the kind of dietary fiber our digestive systems need to function …
Superfoods to Fend of Alzheimer’s disease
SUPERFOODS TO FEND OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that gradually destroys memory and the ability to think and reason. Recent estimates show approximately 4 million people in the U.S. have dementia, most with Alzheimer’s disease. By 2050, that number could be as high as 16 million. However, by making some simple adjustments in your diet …
16 ways to burn stubborn body fat
16 WAYS TO BURN STUBBORN BODY FAT Eat less … lose weight?!? Here’s the other stuff you can do to get leaner. 1) Don’t diet to extremes. Reducing calories by 15-20% a day will almost exclusively burn fat while larger cuts in calories will burn a combo of muscle tissue and fat. Muscle drives the metabolism ñ calorie burning. If …
eat raw foods until dinnertime
EAT RAW FOODS UNTIL DINNERTIME Are you interested in a raw food diet, but don’t think you can do it all the time? You don’t have to, certainly not to start. Many of us are conditioned to think of food as reward and comfort. We look forward to the end of the day, having dinner with our families, or going …
a healthy world: international trends in Organic Farming
A HEALTHY WORLD: INTERNATIONAL TRENDS IN ORGANIC FARMING There has been much talk in recent years about the global environment and what issues have developed since the bulk of farming is conventional farming instead of the more traditional organic farming. Conventional farming allows for the use of synthetic chemical fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides some of which has been found to …
Vegan and raw food restaurants
VEGAN AND RAW FOOD RESTAURANTS One of life’s great pleasures is going out to eat and trying new restaurants and dishes. This holds true for raw food and vegan restaurants too! There are, believe it or not, more than 5000 natural foods restaurants in the U.S. alone. Predictably many of these restaurants are in major markets and in college towns. …
**Superfoods that Fight Cancer **
**SUPERFOODS THAT FIGHT CANCER ** As the nation’s second most deadly disease, cancer brings with it several risk factors. Therefore, it’s logical that we take a good look at the foods we’re eating, and start introducing nutrient-rich foods that are known to help reduce the cancer risk. A diet rich in fiber, vegetables, and fruits, including juices made from 100 …