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Vanadium is a trace element which in its natural form is very colorful. It is a micromineral (a mineral needed in very tiny amounts) for human nutrition and is mainly stored in fat and bone.
Studies on vanadium consistently suggest that vanadium may act as a co-factor for enzymes involved in ... Views: 2237
Silicon is an essential trace mineral. The human body contains approximately 7 grams of silicon, which is present in various tissues and body fluids. The highest concentrations of silicon are found in tissues in the aorta, trachea, tendons, bones and skin. As we age, silicon levels in the body ... Views: 1288
Selenium is a powerful antioxidant which researchers have found to be particularly effective in supporting healthy prostate functioning. It is an essential trace mineral that functions largely in the form of proteins, called selenoproteins, which act as enzymes. The antioxidant properties of ... Views: 617
The summer brings with it a thirst not only on a physical level but also for knowledge. Water is important for any detox work we do to keep our energy levels up. At this time of year, we generally lose a lot of water because of the heat but we need more of it to make the most of the cleansing ... Views: 477
In a traditionally grown plant, It gets its nutrients from the soil. The soil holds nutrients that are leached from rocks and minerals in the soil, as well as minerals from animal waste, and decomposed plant and animal matter. These minerals are then transferred into water in the soil, and the ... Views: 877
If you are looking for a natural and reliable weight loss supplement, Hoodia is the answer to your needs. The accurate name for this plant is Hoodia Gordonii and is thought to be the only natural plant that boasts p57 as its active ingredient. Take the pure extract as a supplement and it works ... Views: 696
Since moving to a tropical climate, I've noticed something interesting: I've developed an appetite for raw garlic. I've always enjoyed garlic in my raw food dishes and have used it medicinally to cure an ear infection. But living in Bali I find myself eating a few cloves of raw garlic at ... Views: 1515
If you’ve been attempting to “beat the bulge” by dieting and exercising, but can’t seem to find something that works and lasts, you’ll want to start using these 3 simple healthy eating tips today.
As a Personal Trainer, I’ve been witness to the stories told ... Views: 925
I had lunch with my good friend the other day. I hadn’t seen her since before the holidays, and it was her birthday. We chatted and caught up on all the news as we enjoyed our salads and our time together. When the server came by to refill our tea glasses, Karen ordered her choice of ... Views: 429
Brain Food is any food that is actually considered to be an aid in a person's intelligence. Therefore, brain food is food that affects your intelligence, creativity, memory, or any other intellectual part of your life.
It might not be something that you are aware of, but the food that you ... Views: 6268
What is FucoTHIN?
FucoThin is a natural, whole food based supplement that is made with a proprietary concentration of fucoxanthin and combined with pomegranate seed oil. FucoTHIN contains the first marine algae-derived ingredient (fucoxanthin), that has been studied by leading scientists for ... Views: 9684
If you are looking to build muscle, or lose fat, you have undoubtedly heard about the benefits of protein. It seems that nearly everyone seems to think that more protein means faster muscle gains. I am going to give you the straight truth on protein intake as it relates to your muscle building ... Views: 709
This recipe is great for cold winter nights! A yummy lentil and vegetable soup. When making soups, I like to throw a lot of different vegetables in the pot but you can choose what you like to add according to your food choices. So here is the recipe, I even took the picture above after I cooked ... Views: 1743
I read an article on the weekend “The Lunchbox Nazis”, it was talking about a new health initative implemented into some day care centres which is trying to help combat childhood obesity. But parents are in fury over some of the strategies used in the program with one parent saying “It’s ... Views: 785
needs to be a wake up call for advertisers and the government. It is our kids future we are talking about, we need to help these kids to eat healthy - not encourage them to eat junk!!!
Here is the latest study that has been done by choice who did a Newspoll survey of 320 Australian parents and ... Views: 820
Many of us have been taught that meat is meat. But this is very far from the truth. There are a number of different practices used today to raise meat for consumption, and studies have shown that some are much healthier than others.
The main difference is that some animals are raised free ... Views: 3250
For all those vegans (and non-vegans) out there who are hesitant to supplement with fish oil there’s an even better solution for you.
It’s called spirulina and it is one of the most incredible foods our planet has to offer. Spirulina is a blue-green algae. Spirulina usually grows in waters of ... Views: 2022
Herbal teas, which are also called tisanes, offer many different varieties and flavors as well as a handsome amount of health benefits. However, they are not considered true teas, that is, they do not originate from the Camellia sinensis plant which produce our white, green, oolong, and black ... Views: 1007
How long has it been since you’ve had a visit from your Aunties? Antioxidants, that is?
These substances that may protect cells from the damage caused by unstable molecules known as free radicals; some evidence suggests that free radical damage may lead to cancer. Antioxidants interact ... Views: 1483
Good News Moms! Keeping kids healthy is just a few bites away.
Researchers at the University of Oslo in Norway recently examined 1,113 foods to determine which ones contained the highest concentration of antioxidants.
Antioxidants are substances that may protect cells from the damage caused by ... Views: 1943
Give your kids a say. Offer comparable choices, such as regular or frozen yogurt, celery or carrots, whole-grain toast or whole grain crackers, apples or oranges. Better yet, recruit your children's help at the grocery store when you're selecting snacks or in the kitchen when you're assembling ... Views: 1819
Cakes, cookies and candy—we’ve all probably eaten heaps of these over the years; it’s no wonder that millions of diet books are sold each year. What baffles me is when people say, “I have to cut back on fat.” This is reasonable, depending on the type of fat ... Views: 1531
Recently there has been a lot of talk about a study that found that people who drank at least 1 diet soda a day were more likely to gain weight and suffer Metabolic Syndrome.
I know that there is a lot of conflicting information about weight loss. But if you want to lose weight and decrease ... Views: 783
Your brain performs more tasks than all of your other organs put together. To do this it requires vast amounts of energy and nutrients making it the greediest organ in the body. It is important that the right foods are eaten so that your brain can perform at its optimal level. As you age in ... Views: 509
Nutritional supplements are superior because they avert us from receiving any nutritional deficiencies. The augmented commotion levels from your novel exercise program will construct your body encompass superior demands for vitamins and minerals, which will augment the likelihood of you ... Views: 550
Omega-3 fatty acids are considered essential fatty acids and include eicopentanoic acid (EPA), doxosahesaneoic acid (DHA), and alpha-linoleic acid (ALA). The body has to convert ALA to EPA and DHA in a very inefficient manner. Only about 4% is converted that is eaten. So, EPA and DHA are the ... Views: 1135
A study done at Joslin Medical Center has shown that following a prescribed diet is associated with better glycemic control in Type I diabetes. The researcher stated that in recent years treatment had shifted focus to medications and technologies. In this study the importance of diet was ... Views: 844
Cardiovascular heart disease (CHD) still remains the number one killer in the United States and Europe. Food manufacturers have responded to the need for consumer's interest in healthier products and reducing their risk of CHD. According to a recent Business Insights report, sales for heart ... Views: 1294
It’s no surprise that antioxidants are all the rage nowadays, and for good reason. An antioxidant is defined as “a substance in food that significantly decreases the adverse effects of reactive species, such as reactive oxygen and nitrogen species, on normal physiological function in ... Views: 2278
The Zone diet is a weight loss plan that pays close attention to food intake and physical activity to achieve results. It is a lifestyle-changing diet program to help people lose weight and get in better shape. The main part of this diet program is the set of eating guidelines developed by the ... Views: 1328
Stop that random eating! This careless eating is what is making many of us over-weight and unhealthy. I do not mean “stop eating” but think before you eat. Plan your splurges. When you see that plate of cookies, doughnuts, samples in grocery stores just say NO! During the holidays this is a ... Views: 1011
Several years ago, I had heard of coaching and even used a coach or two, but it was more for getting myself organized and getting my life pointed in the right direction. Like a counselor or a good friend (with expertise!), my coaches helped me to find perspective in my life and helped me get a ... Views: 1088
Nothing signals summer like the all pervasive aroma of the barbeque. Barbequeing is an engrained part of our culture – having parties and eat grilled meat with family and friends.
But there are dangers lurking in your hamburgers and steakettes! In recent years researchers have discovered ... Views: 700
Why is it so important to eat more fruit and Vegetables?
I recently attended a health talk from a Doctor/eye specialist on why fruit and veg was so important and I thought I would share my new knowledge.
The body is prone to toxins, in our day to day life we take in toxins from our environment ... Views: 481
"Food, glorious food! Hot sausage and mustard!" So the urchins sang in the musical "Oliver!" Food certainly plays a major role in our lives. It can do far more than give us energy... it can help us feel good, it can enhance our social lives, it's the centerpiece of many holidays and social ... Views: 586
The way we prepare our foods can be as important as how we select them. Cooking foods at high temperatures for a period of time changes their molecular structure. For example, when starchy foods such as potato and cereal products are cooked at a high temperature for a period of time (such as in ... Views: 1237
Don’t get me wrong, I think taking a daily multivitamin is very important for certain people. Who are those people? They are in a generally good state of health and they want to stay that way. There are countless studies on how multivitamins help prevent cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular ... Views: 3522
Excerpt from the book, 'Toma's Diabetic Diet, A laymans guide to controlling blood glucose with diet'
If you are anything like I was when I was diagnosed, you want quick easy answers about what to eat and how to get healthy. I can tell you what works well for me, and others I have worked with, ... Views: 3190
My clients and friends always ask me how I live a healthy lifestyle on a regular basis. My first response is that it is EASY. There are so many wonderful foods out there that are nutritious and taste great, besides fruits and vegetables. I like variety in my diet, including a ”treat” every ... Views: 974
When you think of coconuts the image of palm-lined beaches and clear blue water surely comes to mind, but did you know coconuts also may help protect your heart? Because coconuts contain more saturated fat than butter, at one time many health experts believed that consuming this sweet treat ... Views: 1562
It’s interesting how many diets “claim” that carbohydrates are unhealthy for you and that we shouldn’t eat them! And, that this simple food group (which has many varying levels of quality) is being called the culprit in America’s obesity problem. This advice is an ... Views: 1584
The average person in North America consumes 150 lbs of refined sugar per year! This is astronomical in contrast to the 5 lbs per year consumed by the average person at the turn of the 20th century.
Sugar, especially in its refined state, has many detrimental effects on the body. First and ... Views: 1015
My aunt who was a wonderful loving, kind woman who had dementia the last seven years of her life. It was sad to see how it affected her life. The first I became aware of it was when a neighbor called me (I lived an hour away) and told me my aunt had answered her front door wearing only her ... Views: 611
It is a little known fact that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. That being said, a surprising number of people choose to skip this vital meal.
The word breakfast literally means to break the fast that your body has been subjected to during your night's rest. The benefits of ... Views: 901
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Vitamin D has been in the news a lot lately – studies promoting the positive effects of the “sunshine vitamin” on the immune system, cancer, bone strength, depression. This study, published in the Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology, ... Views: 1204
Trans fat is a generic name for an unsaturated fat that contains transisomer fatty acid. A trans fat can be either monounsaturated or polyunsaturated. Most trans fats are industrially made. Unlike dietary fats, trans fats are neither essential to human health nor easily used by your body. ... Views: 913
Food for Thought - A New Look at Food and Behavior written by Dr.'s of Psychology, Saul and Joanne Miller published in 1979 by Prentice-Hall, New Jersey.
How the right foods can help you reduce stress, increase strength, prevent disease, achieve sexual satisfaction and feel centered in mind and ... Views: 3178
Are you dizzy from all of the health information you get each and every day? How do you sort it all out? How do you know what’s right from wrong? I get to watch and listen too (and get a little dizzy from time to time). However, experience as a Doctor has given me the gift to understand that ... Views: 905
The herb basil is used in cooking universally, and also for medicinal purposes. It’s a great herb and one everyone should consider using in their diet.
Lets look at why in greater detail.
Basil or ocimum basilicum is a member of the mint family, and is most likely a native of India. ... Views: 511
What is the Japanese longevity secret??
Perhaps they know something others don't. One of their secrets is a diet rich in Ocean Harvested Sea Vegetable Superfoods that are the top selling health food supplements in Japan!
Nourish, Balance, Protect, Strengthen, and Purify your body!
SeaAloe ... Views: 604