RSS

Archive | Food, Nutrition and Diet RSS feed for this section

Natural treatment options for osteoarthritis

February 26, 2012

Comments Off on Natural treatment options for osteoarthritis

by Denise Jenderzak —  Struggling with arthritic pain can be frustrating and challenging. For those with osteoarthritis (OA), the pain affects all areas of their lives. Sleep is disrupted, and the ability to focus and concentrate is diminished. Irritability and depression can occur. As the disease progresses, many patients are forced to give up activities […]

Continue reading...

Health updates: Green tea extract and Vitamin K2 for cancer

February 26, 2012

Comments Off on Health updates: Green tea extract and Vitamin K2 for cancer

The following is new information regarding the effects of green tea as an energy expenditure and weight-loss aid, and vitamin K2’s effect on lowering the risk of cancer and cancer mortality. Green tea extract more effective than thought The potential of green tea, or EGCG specifically, to promote weight loss has been studied for some […]

Continue reading...

Cutting back on carbs for the carbohydrate-sensitive athlete

February 25, 2012

Comments Off on Cutting back on carbs for the carbohydrate-sensitive athlete

by Karen Langston —  Whether you are a runner or a bodybuilder, as an athlete you require quality protein, essential fats and complex carbohydrates from grains, fruits and vegetables. Or, that is what most experts, books and magazines catering to the average population recommend. But what if you are gluten intolerant or sensitive to wheat? […]

Continue reading...

Are symptoms related to foods?

February 25, 2012

Comments Off on Are symptoms related to foods?

by Paula Owens —  At least 80 percent of my female clients complain of lower abdominal bloating, and 70 to 80 percent of male clientele report suffering from indigestion or chronic sinus issues. Did you know that the leading cause of obesity is food sensitivity, and 60 to 80 percent of the population is sensitive […]

Continue reading...

What is holistic health?

February 25, 2012

Comments Off on What is holistic health?

by Paula Owens —  People of all ages are concerned about the many aspects of their health: how they feel, how they look, disease prevention, as well as quality of life. Unfortunately, a major part of society has been brainwashed to believe in the concept of eating less fat, excessive exercise, Botox injections or pharmaceutical […]

Continue reading...

How to start a clean eating diet

February 25, 2012

Comments Off on How to start a clean eating diet

by Heather Demeritte —  Clean eating is nothing new. For many decades, our forefathers ate unprocessed foods that centered around seasonal fruits and vegetables, whole grains and lean meats. But in a world governed by junk food ads, convenient vending machines and time-saving frozen dinners, we are far from true clean eating. Clean eating may […]

Continue reading...

The three hungers

February 25, 2012

Comments Off on The three hungers

by Dr. Murray Susser —  How do you know when you are hungry and, for that matter, what hunger really is? There are at least three major pathways of hunger: Pavlovian hunger is when, like Pavlov’s dog, we become conditioned to a reflex. Pavlov conditioned his lab dogs by simultaneously ringing a bell and spraying […]

Continue reading...

Power your brain with food

February 24, 2012

Comments Off on Power your brain with food

by Rima Mehta —  It is common for many of us to resolve to lose weight, but any sane person dreads a diet’s dulling effect on the brain. We know that the foods we eat affect the body, but they may have even more of an influence on how the brain works — including level […]

Continue reading...

Slim up for summer

February 24, 2012

Comments Off on Slim up for summer

by Dana Regev —  You dread diet and exercise. You are told it is a lifestyle change and indeed it is, so here are some easy and painless tips to get you on your way to a slimmer body, just in time for summer. Replace butter  — Safflower, grapeseed and coconut oils are high in […]

Continue reading...

Diet soda increases odds of heart attack and stroke

February 24, 2012

Comments Off on Diet soda increases odds of heart attack and stroke

by Mary Budinger —  People who drink diet soda are much more likely to have a heart attack or stroke than are people who do not drink soda of any kind, according to a preliminary study by the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. “Diet soda is not an optimal substitute for sugar-sweetened beverages, […]

Continue reading...

Seven Fantastic Foods

February 24, 2012

Comments Off on Seven Fantastic Foods

by Dr. Larry Wilson —  Certain foods and nutrients are so vital to human nutrition that consuming them can automatically extend your life and dramatically improve your health. Some of these special foods are: sardines; organic blue corn tortillas or chips; organic carrot juice; raw, unpasteurized dairy foods; kelp; dried Botija olives; and Hawaiian Jade sea […]

Continue reading...

Health updates: fresh-squeezed orange juice and melatonin

February 23, 2012

Comments Off on Health updates: fresh-squeezed orange juice and melatonin

The following is new information regarding fresh-squeezed orange juice, and melatonin and brain aging. The shocking truth about fresh-squeezed orange juice If you buy orange juice at the store, you may choose the kind that advertises itself as “100-percent juice” and “not made from concentrate.” But have you wondered why every glass of it tastes […]

Continue reading...

Cooking for one

February 23, 2012

Comments Off on Cooking for one

by Heather Demeritte —  Does being solo have to mean eating yet another frozen dinner? Are you tired of dividing four-serving recipes into single-serving portions? Is there week-old lasagna going stale in the back of your fridge? Cooking for one may seem overwhelming, but it is possible and healthy. Here is how: Buy frozen food […]

Continue reading...
Web Analytics