Fruits like mangosteen, noni, and goji berries are strongly associated with wonder drinks. They are used in beverages which are claimed to rejuvenate, replenish, revitalize and even cure. Aside from the familiar names, most of us do not exactly what it is about these fruits that makes them special. Do they really have exceptional health promoting properties or is it all just hype?The concept of superfoods is a recent one. Superfoods are foods...more
Youll have to excuse my tone in this article because I read a similar article on this very web site that claimed you could eat fruit and cure your acne. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but this is not the case, and Ill tell you why.Background to AcneAcne is basically caused when sebum is excreted through glands in your skin, clogs up your pores it is in these pores that bacteria multiplies and grows. This bacteria erupts to give you...more
Author: sean sandvikNourish your body with fruits and vegetables. Detoxify with their various health benefits. Learn how fruits and vegetables can help your diet. In the fast-paced world of today, people tend to eat on the go. There are fast foods that are available in countless fast food joints to lure in people to buy food they can eat on the go. Greasy chicken meals, deluxe burgers, French fries, sugary sodas are some of the norm. Aside from these, busy commuters can also get fried foods from street vendors, serving whatever delicacy that can be fried easily, like hot dogs and sandwiches. Not to be outdone, food companies even produce processed foods and instant meals to meet the demands of the hectic lives of the people. Think for a moment. Do you something wrong with this picture? Yes, the above scenario is truly happening especially in urbanized cities. But look at what they are eating. Obesity may be a way to put it, but malnutrition fits the description more nicely. The slop that people are eating may do more harm than good in their bodies. Most fast foods contain enough fat and salt to sustain an entire week in a healthy person’s diet. The sugar content in very popular...more
Author: NS RAOJuicing recipes for fruit juices supply the directions & ingredient lists for fruit juices, which are excellent sources of fiber, vitamins & minerals. Recipes for juicing these foods typically include several different types of fruits. Some favorite fruits to use for some scrumptious juices are apples, bananas, grapes, pears & even...more
In the past 20 so years, there have been thousands of studies focused on Super Fruits. Three Super Fruits, which seem to offer the most bio-available properties to the human anatomy, stand out. Each one of these provided specific nutrients that are not present in most North American diets today. Sea Buckthorn, Mangosteen and Goji where the 3...more
What used to be a favorite dessert in the Southeast Asian region is now one of the most commercialized fruits in the world. The Mangosteen fruit has been the word-of-mouth of many health enthusiasts as it continues to be a part of the daily diet of health-conscious individuals. They cannot be blamed for being mangosteen enthusiasts as the fruit proves itself to be worthy of the attention. Researches have proven that the fruit has the most Xanthones content as compared with any other fruit. Xanthones has been a proven antioxidant and has great effects on an individual's body if taken adequately daily.Aside from eating its flesh, the mangosteen fruit is widely distributed around the globe in the form of juices. Xango, the pioneer in mangosteen juice making, has made the fruit very popular around the world, selling thousands of bottles of mangosteen juices daily. People who have been taking the juices and eating the fruit daily reported several benefits from the fruit. One notable side effect was the decrease in their allergy attacks. This can be attributed to the naturally present xanthones on the fruit that is known also to be a natural antihistamine. The good thing is, it functions...more
Are you looking for a new type of hobby that is also a great source of nutrition that you can take advantage of every day with little effort wasted on your part? If so, you may want to look into juicing your favorite citrus fruits. Citrus fruit...more
Author: Jonathan T EdwardsThere are a lot of good reasons to choose foods that are low on the glycemic index list. The biggest of these reasons is that by choosing foods that are low on the glycemic index list, you are picking foods that slowly...more
In the past 20 so years, there have been thousands of studies focused on super fruits. Three super fruits, which seem to offer the most bio-available properties to the human anatomy, stand out. Each one of these provided specific nutrients that are...more
In the vastness of human civilization, people have always turned to the healing powers of plants and the rejuvenation properties of certain fruits. Scientists are making major headway into how our bodies actually work in regards to aging, turning to...more
When I was a child, I was always told by my mom to eat fruits, she always tells me how nutritious it is, and now that I am older, I became curious about which of these fruits is the most nutritious? Therefore, here are five of the most nutritious...more
I want to make this perfectly clear, fruits are health and they are good for you. They are loaded with vitamins, fiber, and minerals. Fruits have also been shown to fight against cancer. However, when we are talking about weight loss we need to take...more