All my life I've been a little fearful of eating home-canned beans, because of the rare but potentially fatal illness caused by the Clostridium botulinum bacterium. The botulinum toxin produced by this bacterium is one of the most lethal natural toxins known to man. Now that my organic garden is overflowing with fresh beans, and I can't possibly eat them all fresh, my mind has turned again to this microscopic organism, which lives naturally in...more
There are so many benefits of a high fiber diet that one wonders why it took so long to realize it. It provides total body support, from cleansing, detoxifying and decreasing the risk of deadly diseases. As a matter of fact, a high fiber diet promotes healthy cholesterol levels. When the wrong type of cholesterol accumulates in your blood and arteries, it can block the flow of blood to your heart and the result can be life-threatening. However,...more
Weak bones and brittle teethÂ…Perhaps if not given utmost care, it might develop to osteoporosis or complete destruction of teeth.You will prevent further damage to your bones and teeth if you will only be well informed of the foods that might help you maintain good bones and teeth. One way is to ingest foods rich in calcium.Calcium is needed by the body due to the following reasons:- During pregnancy, it helps proper formation of bones and teeth of the baby.- With proper calcium intake, it keeps your muscles to function well.- It prevents or aids possible emergence of blood clotting.- Nerve impulses are transmitted properly with the help of calcium.The above-mentioned benefit of calcium promotes a healthy well being. To achieve a fit and nourishing diet, you need to be well knowledgeable of the foods that will help you obtain your goal. Foods rich in calcium are one of those.Foods rich in calcium can be classified into two groups. The first group is under the dairy products category.Milk and milk products are major sources of dairy products. You are aware that a woman has the capability to produce milk, which is highly nutritious for her newborn infant. Furthermore, adults can...more
There are many contaminants that assault us on a daily basis. These toxins are in the air we breathe, the water we drink and the foods we eat, to name just a few. Eating organic food greatly reduces the toxins we consume in our food. Organic food is becoming more popular as people are becoming more health conscious. There are now certain...more
If you ask most adults why they don't get the vitamins they need as part of their daily food intake, they'll likely tell you that they just don't have the time to eat like they should. It's true that eating right does take some time and effort, but it's also true that you can develop and maintain healthier eating habits without any drastic changes....more
If you're "fat" and don't eat low fat food in public, do you get comments from others? Eating fat has become such an emotive thing to the point that when an overweight person eats a burger in public, fingers are pointed and heads are shaken.Fat is not bad for you. That's right. I said it. Low fat is not the ultimate healthy food. If you can eat it in moderation, fat is not bad for you. In fact, fat plays an important role in the optimum functioning of your body. It cushion the body's major organs and transports vitamins A, D, E & K around your body.[1] Your body definitely needs fat.The problem with fat is that fat also delivers over twice the kilojoules that protein or carbohydrates can per gram.So the idea with fat, is to eat it in moderation. Eating healthily to lose weight can often mean that you have to eat low fat food in order to cut your calories, but it doesn't mean removing fat altogether from your diet.So exactly how do you moderate your fat intake to healthy levels. Well, one way that you can do this is to look at the nutritional value of the meals you're eating. Even fast food restaurants these days are publishing the nutrition panels on their wrappers. So have a look,...more
As the owner of several weight loss ebooks and weight loss web sites I am often asked, "What are the best all around diet foods?"My first response is to tell people that there are no magic diet foods that will help you lose weight fast, and it is...more
There is a reality about weight loss that people need to be aware of. Losing weight requires you to feel hungry from time to time. There is no way to lose weight without feeling some degree of hunger. Believe me, I have exhaustively explored this...more
According to Joanne Larsen MS RD LD, junk food is a slang word for foods with limited nutritional value. "Every person has their own list of foods they call junk foods." She writes, "I would include foods that are low in nutrient content. Generally,...more
You might be wondering what is chlorella, and why should you include it in your diet. Well, chlorella, also known as chlorella pyrenoidosa, is a form of green algae that is highly nutritious. It has numerous health benefits.It is a microscopic,...more
Understanding the importance of foods to eat when pregnant needs to be your number-one priority if you are expecting a baby right now. This means you have to consider the quality and types of foods you eat so that you get the utmost benefit of the...more
People actually believe that they are going to heal with prescription drugs and so will condone their lifestyle habits while taking pills. Usually a kind of disease created is by nicotine and alcohol habits, both of which are not required for life....more