Self Improvement Site
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
Nutrition Articles
We are currently looking for an Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to "Nutrition". If you have expertise in Nutrition and your own website and/or product for this topic, please review this form for complete details. The Official Guide Position is part of our Premium Placement Package
- What is the best Natural Sweetner - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Prof. George GrantWhat is the best Natural Sweetener? Stevia.. I've written a number of times about my favorite sweetener, stevia. It has no calories, it tastes great, and it doesn't raise your blood sugar. Nor does it come with the potential side effects (like cancer and neurological disorders) of ...
Views: 2977(1 vote) - Is Love more important than Food? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2010 from Justin CarboneauI listened to a great talk the other day about the foundations of health, by Michael Mackintosh of Success Ultra Now. Michael has been on the leading edge of nutrition for over 10 years. So I expected him to talk a lot about healthy foods, like raw foods, living foods and superfoods. But as ...
Views: 2975(3 votes) - Foods Rich In Zinc - Zinc Benefits And Deficiencies - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2008 from Dr John AnneThe human body values zinc, with respect to foods rich in zinc, zinc benefits and deficiencies, as one of its most treasured and valued mineral assets. Zinc's riches are shared to the biological functionality of appetite, diabetes control, digestion, immune system's resistance intensity, ...
Views: 2974(1 vote) - Reduce Inflammation Without NSAID's - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Pierce HolmfordInflammation is a painful signal that the body's white blood cells are waging a war against foreign particles. Inflammation is also known to be caused by the collision of cells excited by having an excess of certain nutrients like omega 6, in the body. It's also known to be caused by ...
Views: 2964(1 vote) - Tapas - Little Tastes of Spanish Flavors - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2010 from Irene PalmerThe History of Tapas The word "tapas" is derived from the Spanish verb tapar, "to cover". Tapa means "lid" or "cover" in Spanish. There are a wide variety of colorful explanations for why tapa has come to denote a type of food: • According to legend, the tapa tradition began when King ...
Views: 2942 - 5 easy tips to bring your hormones back into balance - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Marti AngelIn my daily practice as a Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist, and as a college Health and Wellness professor, I hear the horror stories about synthetic hormone replacement treatments over and over again. Most recently, while I was presenting at a Yoga Conference, I got a frantic text message ...
Views: 2941 - Thermogenic Foods for Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Chester Ku-LeaThermogenics refers to any type of substance that, when ingested, stimulates the loss of body fat or increases calories which are burned due to the boost of heat output in the body. The weight loss market is a huge industry right now and thermogenics are at the height of their sale because they ...
Views: 2933(3 votes) - The Best Brand of Vitamins For Women That You Should Be Looking For - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2012 from Xylene BelitaThe best brand of vitamins for women is not easy to find. There are far too many companies that claim to manufacture the most top-of-the-line health supplements for all the females in the world. So, settling for a certain choice today and discovering that another company looks and sounds better ...
Views: 2915(1 vote) - Health Diet - How and What to Eat When Coping With Dysphagia - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2011 from Candice McInnesWhat is Dysphagia? This is when a person finds it difficult to chew and swallow foods and/or liquids. There are 2 types of dysphagia and these in turn can cause major weight loss and malnutrition. 1) Esophageal dysphagia - food or liquid stopping in the esophagus, usually caused by acid ...
Views: 2912 - The positive effect of Apple Cider Vinegar in your health - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Prof. George GrantThe Positive Effect of Vinegar on Blood Sugar Numerous studies have shown that vinegar can help lower your blood sugar, even after a high-carb meal. In one recent example, researchers assembled a small group of subjects. One-third of them had been diagnosed with diabetes, one-third were ...
Views: 2909 - ***Open Face Vegetarian Chili Orgy - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Emily Erickson-SandstromOPEN FACE VEGETARIAN CHILI ORGY Oil warms in a large fry pan, getting acquainted with half a head of jumbo garlic that left the food processor finely honed. A bunch of green onions (white and green, whole body) are getting chopped while the other ingredients get together in that pan, and the ...
Views: 2907(4 votes) - How To Lose Inches Off Your Waist - The Benefits of Water, Lemon Juice and Cayenne Pepper - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from Helmut WeissmullerA great tip on how to lose inches off your waist and add a zing to your morning is drink a glass of water with lemon juice and cayenne pepper upon waking and experience a healthier type of Eye Opener! Years ago, as soon as I got out of bed, I started drinking this concoction soon discovered ...
Views: 2898 - Nutrition and Depression - by Submitted on May 11, 2010 from Zaklina TrajcevskaDepression is a real illness which affects so many people. In fact, many people will, at some stage in their life feel the effects of some form of depression. Current statistics reveal that about 1 in 5 people will suffer from depression at some point in their lives. Depression usually occurs ...
Views: 2896(5 votes) - A Few Alcohol Awareness Tips - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Mike MillerAs a counselor for both in class and online alcohol awareness classes my students and I often discuss the possible ways a person can drink socially without becoming intoxicated. Of course the answer is simple, have one drink and make sure you are well hydrated, well rested and well fed. But ...
Views: 2890(3 votes) - The Alkaline Nutrition Guide To Balance Body pH Levels - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2007 from Mel TeskeThe following guidelines are a valuable source regarding your first steps to an alkaline nutrition. They will help you to understand the basic rules of an alkaline lifestyle and will tell you how to implement them into your daily life. Alkaline nutrition assures balanced body chemistry and a ...
Views: 2883 - Turn Off Inflammation Through Earthing - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2018 from Jaclyn TengTheresa is 97 years old, and has had arthritis for 15 years, a relentless, progressive disease in which one struggles with the vicious cycle of pain, insomnia, and depression. After Theresa reconnected to the earth regularly for 3 days, her pain had decreased by 80%. Gary is a 65 year old ...
Views: 2869(1 vote) - Protandim and Oxidative Stress - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2012 from Dr. Michael L. HallOur bodies already contain the information on how to effectively combat oxidative stress and chronic inflammation. That information is stored in our genes. The secret lies in being able to instruct cells regarding the implementation of that information. Protandim does just that. Your body ...
Views: 2865 - Fueling Your Body for Peak Performance and Optimal Health - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Roy VartabedianPeak physical performance is the goal of every athlete. Proper training is of vital importance to achieve this goal. But keep in mind that while exercise moves the body, food not only fuels the body but actually makes the body. We've all heard the analogy about needing to eat good food for ...
Views: 2862(2 votes) - Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Common Stone Fruit - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Eric SmithStone Fruit or a Drupe as they are sometimes referred usually has a single seed in the centre of a fleshy (fruit) outer protective covering. Stone fruit are nutritious and typically rich in Antioxidant vitamins particularly Vitamin C. The flesh of Stone fruit is designed to protect the seed ...
Views: 2857 - ***Calcium and Magnesium, the truths about health - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2013 from Jason BrunsonWe hear so much about calcium and how we need to take a calcium supplement. Many women loose a lot of calcium during pregnancy and when they get older. So many of these women take calcium supplements but still suffer from lack of calcium. Why could this be? Today we will explore sever reasons ...
Views: 2853(1 vote) - Low sodium meals - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Popa WoolseyLow sodium meals and foods with protein and delicious foods to avoid high cholesterol. We have given you many diet plans and here is one that you can use once a week to give yourself a little splurge. Have a nice 6 ounce steak, not fried. Trim the fat and season with garlic, onions, pepper ...
Views: 2852(3 votes) - 7 Hard Core Ways to Break the Sugar and Fat Addiction - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Bob Weinstein, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, RetiredSugar and fat addictions are out of control in the U.S. Sugar and processed foods such as pasta and white bread are a great way to pack on the pounds and damage your health. The bad fats, saturated and hydrogenated fats, are causing serious health problems such as high blood pressure and heart ...
Views: 2848(1 vote) - Are You Getting Enough Vitamin E10? - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Terry DunkleMost people have never heard of vitamin E10 (at least not under that name), although it's one of the most important promoters of health and longevity. Decades of scientific study have shown that vitamin E10 wards off heart disease, diabetes, cancer, stroke, depression, and many other serious ...
Views: 2841 - Quick, Easy and Healthy Packable Lunches - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from i-Supplements comWith school starting, moms are looking for anything new to pack in their kids lunches. PB&J gets old, fast. Here are some suggestions that will make your child the envy of the cafeteria! Turkey Wrap Take a whole wheat soft tortilla, line it with honey turkey and Colby/jack cheese. You can ...
Views: 2841(3 votes) - Are Energy Bars as Good as They Seem? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2011 from Michael FarinAre Energy Bars as Good as They Seem? Energy bars seem like the answer to our food prayers: a quick healthy snack that gives us oomph and helps us make it through the busy day. What more could a busy person ask for? It would be great if all energy bars fit this description, but many of them ...
Views: 2838 - 5 Steps to Lighten Your Summer BBQ - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Sam EtkinWe are full swing into summer at my house. Lazy days at the pool, sipping icy lemonade while watching fireworks and BBQ's filled with family and friends are just to name a few summertime traditions. While many of our summertime activities revolve around enjoying the outdoors and grilling, it's ...
Views: 2827(7 votes) - Top 10 Ways to Make Your Salads More Tasty and Filling! - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Monica ShahOK, so summer is approaching very quickly and most of us are turning our attention to getting in shape in time for bathing suit season. At this time of year, salads become our friends. We turn to them for their delicious lightness, for a quick bite and for their tried and true body shaping ...
Views: 2815 - Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Silverbeet - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Eric SmithRecognised as a part of the Amaranthaceae family, Silverbeet or, Beta vulgaris cicla, as it is Botanically known, is often incorrectly called spinach. Spinach has a different Genus name of the same family. In many countries Silverbeet is more commonly recognised as Chard. Silverbeet can be ...
Views: 2810 - Is Eating Duck Healthy for You & What about Duck Fat? - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2016 from Julie DohertyLike you I like to incorporate a variety of foods into my diet. Both for health reasons but also for a change. Curious as many of you I came to wondering if duck is healthier than chicken and also what were the health benefits to eating duck. Also what has become a normal part of the ...
Views: 2805 - Raw Organic Milk Versus Brand Name Store Bought Milk - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Frank BilottaRaw milk. Many people hear that and immediately associate it with bacteria. The fact is raw organic milk not only supplies you with the calcium and vitamin D that your body needs, it even acts as a medicine to cure many ailments. Those of you who have labeled yourself as “lactose intolerant” ...
Views: 2796 - The Benefits of Red Wine for Men - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Patrick Driessen"It's healthy to challenge yourself but not to challenge your health!" - Patrick Driessen Men who drink less than half a glass of red wine a day may live up to five years longer than teetotallers, and could have less chance of a heart attack, a Dutch study has found. An analysis of the ...
Views: 2796(3 votes) - 7 Nutritional MUSTS before you undertake exercise - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from david mauntzDon't waste your time exercising unless you are doing the following first. Doing so will make sure your efforts in the gym are rewarded with RESULTS. Here is a checklist, beginning in order from the most important 1) Eat a solid breakfast within an hour of waking up. The meal should have ...
Views: 2782(3 votes) - From Flab to Fab – How to Get Great Abs - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2010 from Dave BurtThere are different abs preparation and abs training techniques that will help you achieve washboard abs. Cardiovascular exercises increase your metabolic rate causing the fat burning capacity of your body to increase dramatically. Remember, you're not going to reduce fat content without body ...
Views: 2782(4 votes) - Good Foods to Reduce Acid Reflux - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from sarah labdarThere is quite a list of foods to avoid when trying to minimize acid reflux. After learning what foods trigger your acid reflux it make sit easier to limit the occurrence of your acid reflux. Then you can create an acid reflux diet plan. This will focus on avoiding acid reflux trigger foods and ...
Views: 2773 - Mad About Soy! - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Ian KelleyI’m madder than hell about soybeans! Not because I hate soy but because I hate the way the Soy industry has lied to us and poisoned us for profit. You must read Kaayla T. Daniels’s book The Whole Soy Story to truly understand the history and damaging effects of soy. The book contains ...
Views: 2760 - Permanent Cure of Anal fistula with Herbal Remedies and Diet - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2019 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanWhat is Anal Fistula? Anal Fistula -- which is called ‘Bhagandara’ in Ayurveda’ -- is a discomforting condition, resulting from small, bluish inflamed veins on the interior part or the exterior side of the rectal on anal area. This condition is commonly described as ...
Views: 2760 - The Atkins Diet Summarized - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Chester Ku-LeaWhat is the Atkins Diet all about? The diet was created by Dr. Robert Atkins as he worked to resolve his own overweight condition following medical school and graduate medical training. He started writing the popular series of books after successfully treating thousands of patients. The diet ...
Views: 2758(2 votes) - 10 Medical reasons to go vegan - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from Laura farrell10 Medical reasons to go vegan By Laura Farrell RN Longevity- Vegans live longer, why? We will see as we examine each disease process on this list. Catherine Hagel -114 year old VEGETARIAN, despite her advanced age, she took no medications. Loreen Dinwiddie 108 year old Vegan, Missi Devi ...
Views: 2757 - ***Are You Toxic? Of course you are! - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2013 from Mike CaldwellAs people become informed, more people are looking for the best cleansing diet when striving to lose weight. Today, more so than ever, we are being barraged by toxins in our environment. We can’t possibly avoid them, regardless of how careful we are. In many cases, you may not even be aware ...
Views: 2756(1 vote) - #1 Cause of Illness, Disability & Death Is Prescription Drugs - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: Most quotes on medical deaths are based on data 20 years old when 106,000 deaths were reported in hospitals from Adverse Drug Reactions defined as “properly prescribed and administered,” which means it was not from MD or RN error. It's shocking to consider, but thousands are made sick ...
Views: 2755 - Turmeric [ Curcumin] a Natural Immune Booster – Add a Spice to Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2012 from Prof. George GrantThe active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin. Tumeric has been used for over 2500 years in India, where it was most likely first used as a dye. Curcumin is also a powerful antioxidant. Antioxidants scavenge molecules in the body known as free radicals, which damage cell membranes, tamper with ...
Views: 2744(1 vote) - Orville Redenbacher Nutrition - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from indri hapsariOrville Redenbacher's Gourmet Popping Corn is often a brand of popcorn made originally by Chester Inc. which was owned by Charles F. Bowman and Orville Redenbacher (who starred in just about all the advertisements as much as his death in 1995). The product was launched to the public in 1969 and ...
Views: 2736 - Bitter Orange: An Alternative to DMAA - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2012 from Kevin AgrawalOn April 27, 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning letter to 10 fitness supplement companies selling weight loss and sports nutrition products containing the controversial ingredient, DMAA. The FDA further warned that DMAA was not a botanical ingredient since it is ...
Views: 2731 - Discover Fast Tips to Lose Weight and Be Fabulous - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Michael WilliamsYou most likely are in search of fast tips to lose weight and look your best. All you have to do is make subtle changes to your own daily routine. Before you know it, these little alterations with your daily lifestyle turn into habits. You certainly will begin looking thin and energized, while ...
Views: 2729 - Gearing up for a Walking Routine - by Submitted on May 26, 2010 from Dale MillerWhenever you start to ramp up your exercise program you risk injury. If you don’t take the proper precautions, you may find yourself laid up in bed rather than pumping it up at the gym. Even if you’re merely increasing the pace of your usual walking routine, you can do damage to your muscles. ...
Views: 2729(5 votes) - Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - The Adzuki Bean - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Eric SmithThe Adzuki bean, Vigna angulari, is an annual grown commercially for domestic consumption. Spelling variations also have the Adzuki bean listed as Azuki and Aduki – I have alternated between the different spellings throughout this article. Beans are high in soluble fibre, which can aid regular ...
Views: 2728 - Love is All You Need... Could it be That Simple? - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2010 from Karen Schachter"Fear will stop your love; Love will stop your fear" (Morcheeba) We all long for connection, validation and understanding ("love") in our relationships, but often times, something triggers an old fear or ...
Views: 2724 - ***When Should I See A Naturopathic Physician? - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2008 from Jonny Bowden"Naturopathic physicians are some of the best trained doctors when it comes to diagnosing and treating a broad range of health concerns from a natural and holistic perspective", says David Brady, ND, head of the clinical nutrition program at Bridgeport University and a practicing naturopath ...
Views: 2716 - 7 Mistakes to Avoid When You Try to Grow More Naturally - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Asyraf AzizIt would be difficult to someone who does not want to grow naturally find larger. But the results are often not what you may be expecting. And the reason is ignorance and lack of information. You see just aspiring to be tall is not good enough. You have to avoid some errors, leading to a ...
Views: 2713 - Fermented Foods - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Joanne JacksonWhen we think of the word “fermentation” the first thing that usually pops into mind are images of beer and wine. However, fermented nutrients are also important for good health. Fermentation has been an important part of food preparation for centuries and numerous medical and scientific ...
Views: 2698(2 votes)