I realize that we do not always have the time to sit and eat our meals in a calm, quiet atmosphere, so here are some tips on what to carry with you, prepare quickly or to make in advance for those moments when hunger strikes and meal preparation time is limited.
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Continue Reading →Try not to get caught in the trap of thinking that the only beverages available to you are those which you see on TV or hear about on the radio. Don’t believe for one second that “Coke adds life” or that you need a vitamin water, energy drink, sports drink or that you can obtain [...]
Continue Reading →Adverse reactions to foods or beverages can be as subtle as a runny nose or as dramatic as severe depression. If you experience any of the following symptoms, you may have a food allergy / intolerance:
• rapid pulse after eating
• gas and bloating
• abdominal discomfort
• constipation
• diarrhea
• skin rashes, [...]
Continue Reading →Introduction:
Vegetables are various plants that are an essential part of our diet. They contribute a significant amount of vitamins and minerals, fiber and phytonutrients (essential plant compounds necessary for optimal health) to our daily diet. Vegetables are the most important source of food today and are grown in all the corners of the earth.
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Continue Reading →If you suffer from chronic stomach problems, indigestion, heartburn, GERDS, sour stomach, bloating, etc., understand these simple truths to take the stress off your tummy.
First – a brief explanation of what a stomach does and how it works:
The primary function of the stomach is to set up the digestion process to allow the [...]
Continue Reading →• Eat at least one large serving of green leafy vegetables and one serving of orange or yellow vegetables each day. Raw is preferred if there is no irritation in the digestive tract.
• Read all packaged food labels – avoid artificial colorings, additives, nitrates, phosphates, aluminum, hydrogenated oils, EDTA, BHA and MSG (often disguised [...]
Continue Reading →How does a stretch help your overall physical fitness?
If stretching is done on a regular basis, it develops and maintains flexibility. Flexibility, or the ability to move a particular joint through its normal range of motion, allows muscles to move freely without tightness or discomfort. This greater ease of motion [...]
Continue Reading →Food Sources of Essential Fats
The most important natural fats and oils in human nutrition and health are the fatty acids: Linoleic acid (LA) and alpha-linoleic acid (LNA). These are Omega 6 and Omega 3 oils. Both LA and LNA are known as essential fatty acids. This means that the human body [...]
Continue Reading →You will need a blender. It doesn’t need to be a super high end blender – any standard blender will work.
For the first few times you make the shake, it is recommended that you use a measuring cup to see what 1 cup of something looks like. After that just “eye ball” it. Remember [...]
Continue Reading → 1. Prescriptions, such as Celebrex, over-the-counter drugs such as Advil or Motrin (Ibuprophin) and Aleve (Naproxin) are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS). These drugs now carry warnings about potential heart problems.
Many people take these drugs chronically due to arthritic joint pain. Australian researchers in early 2009 stated that up to 20% of all [...]
