Everything old is new again. Long ago food did not contain so many preservatives and chemicals and crops were not routinely sprayed with chemicals and fungicides. As the public is becoming aware of the negative effect of chemicals on them and the environment, organic foods are gaining in popularity.Organic foods are those which are grown minus the chemicals but with the assistance of environmentally friendly and healthier alternatives. Organics...more
Yang!Yang!Yang! Howdy y'all to all my 100 calorie peeps. I had an adventure last fall that I just had to share with you! As you get to know me, you'll find I have many adventures. This wonderful day was a real bonafide Florida adventure. Here's what happened:I found myself driving along a rural highway in East Tampa. You know the kind with boiled peanut stands, free kitten signs, strawberry fields, junkyards.Anyway, I'm...more
Health foods are often thought of as being bland, unappetizing and sometimes even nauseating. What many people do not realize is that not everything that tastes good is bad for you. It is a common misconception that is ingrained in almost everybody's minds.Knowingly or unknowingly, the average American follows the Standard American Diet or S.A.D. This unhealthy diet is high in fats and refined forms of carbohydrates. It does not include sufficient amounts of raw fruits and vegetables making it fiber deficient. The recommended fiber intake of adults is 20-35 grams of fiber daily. Sadly, for most Americans, consuming 12-15 grams is already a lot. It would surely come as a surprise to many that healthy foods can be just as delicious and mouth-watering as creamy pasta or burrito. Healthy foods are not limited to just fruits and vegetables. By being creative and resourceful, anyone can whip up a healthy dish that tastes just like, or even better than those delicious calorie laden ones. There are certainly a lot of healthy recipes that are quite boring and even downright...more
A preparation intended to provide nutrients such as vitamins, fiber, minerals, amino acids or fatty acids are known as Food Supplements. A few countries define these supplements as foods whereas the others define them as drugs. These Food Supplements are natural energy boosters in form of drinks, tablets or shakes. These supplements effectively add...more
Many mothers today are very well informed when it comes to raising healthy babies - from breastfeeding to preparing the right kinds of food. However, remember that raising healthy children starts when you begin learning about the right foods to eat when pregnant. Nutrition during pregnancy has a large bearing on the health of your child....more
Would you love to be able to stop eating when you are full? Does calorie counting and diets seem like hard work? I know you would you love to know your bodys natural way of making sure you dont over eat because it would mean you could lose weight - right?Well, simply put, our bodies are designed to eat when were hungry and stop when we are full. Imagine yourself noticing all the signals, all the signalsHowever, right now most of us are conditioned to eat everything on our plate by our parents and schools at a young age. Which can be a problem particularly here in Australia and in the USA where generally speaking the food portion sizes served are large in comparison to the rest of the world. It is little wonder why they are two of the fattest nations on earth.One can, you know lose weight fast by being in tune with the signals from the body. It starts with learning the difference between real hunger, emotional hunger and thirst. I am going to assume you know the difference between the signals and talk about real hunger, if thats ok?Are you confused about when to eat? Well its a lot easier than a lot of people make out and more or less simply eating when youre fairly hungry. If you...more
Health conscious people should know that dietary supplement are becoming more popular as food supplement in the market. Consumers of food supplement should know that food supplements are launched with the intention of providing nutrients like...more
Health conscious people should know that dietary supplement are becoming more popular as food supplement in the market. Consumers of food supplement should know that food supplements are launched with the intention of providing nutrients like...more
Your Dachshund could be suffering if they're not eating dog health food. There are more and more stories about dangerous additives finding their way into your dog food. It is really vital to know what is really going into your dog's food if...more
Information is an important part of any major effort, and that includes trying to lose weight. When we know exactly what's going into our bodies, we can make informed decisions about how to take control, rather than making hopeful...more
Author: Medimanage Chai neez, Chineese, Chinice, Chinase- the commonly misspelt word is the favorite kind of cuisine for anyone of us. Hakka noodles, Schezwan rice, Manchurian balls or Chicken fried rice we love all of them. Given a chance to eat...more
The debate about the advantages of organic foods has been terminated. According to the results of the latest organic food research, organic foods more nutritious than ordinary foods and also may lengthen of age and prevent disease.Have 50% more...more