SUPERFOODS FOR SUPER BONES Many people believe that the primary cause of osteoporosis is the lack of calcium in their diet. However, in the overall picture, calcium is only a small piece of the puzzle. Though calcium supplements can certainly help, there are other dietary concerns that need to be examined. Actually, the primary dietary cause of osteoporosis is the …
–Junk food–
–JUNK FOOD– Try this, just for the heck of it. Once you’ve started incorporating raw foods into your food plans, keep adding them in and reducing the number of cooked and processed foods from your diet. Especially things like fast food, chips, cookies and snacks. After you’ve done that for awhile, have a junk food day. If you really miss …
The Importance of the 12 B vitamins
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE 12 B VITAMINS The 12 b vitamin is one of the b vitamins that are essential to maintain a healthy body. Otherwise known as Cobalamin, the 12b vitamin is needed for the processes to convert the carbohydrates, fats and proteins from food into energy. 12 b also, more importantly, helps keep the red blood cells healthy …
Raw nourishment
RAW NOURISHMENT You might agree on an intellectual level that eating raw foods is a good idea. But does the thought of abandoning a lifetime of eating habits for the sake of what seems like a good idea seem like more than you can do? So don’t! That’s silly and the surest way to guarantee you won’t even give a …
Decades of Change: The History of Organic Farming
DECADES OF CHANGE: THE HISTORY OF ORGANIC FARMING Fifteen years ago, you may have had a hard time finding an organic tomato in your local supermarket. Due to recent farming advances and public awareness, however, consumers can find a host of organic products in supermarket shelves and in the produce section of grocery stores across America. How did we come …
Superfoods to Stomp out a Cold
SUPERFOODS TO STOMP OUT A COLD Not only do healthy, nutrient-dense foods nourish your body and help the cells grow and reproduce, they also help arm your body’s defenses to ward off attacks from germs that cause colds. Low-fat meats, whole grains, fruits, vegetables and whole grains all play a part in preparing your body to do battle. Another …
Juicearian
JUICEARIAN Many people have heard of juice fasts as a means of detoxifying the body. Followers of a raw foods regimen also include juices as part of their nutrition. Nearly anything can be juiced – fruits and vegetables, primarily. It’s a form of concentrated nutrition. Some raw foodists drink only fresh fruit juices. In addition, fruit and vegetable juices are …
Are they Worth It? Arguments against Organic Foods
ARE THEY WORTH IT? ARGUMENTS AGAINST ORGANIC FOODS On any day at the supermarket, consumers have the option of buying foods from conventional produce farms that use chemical pesticides and herbicides or organic foods grown on farms that use only natural products to keep pests and weeds away from the produce. Organic foods are clearly more expensive and some consumers …
Sneak Some Extra Fruits And Vegetables In Your Family’s Diet
SNEAK SOME EXTRA FRUITS AND VEGETABLES IN YOUR FAMILY’S DIET We all know by now that we should be eating at least five servings of fruits and vegetables each day. But knowing and doing are two different things, aren’t they? Sometimes it is just not easy to get them all in there. We are constantly tempted to fill up on …
Improve Your Health
IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH Choosing a healthy lifestyle can benefit your health in several ways. It gives you a boost of energy and makes your body feel more in tune. It is important to identify ways you can improve your health. Following are ten things that you can do to promote optimal nutrition: 1. Watch what you eat. Your meals should …