Posted in Healthy Food on Mar 2nd, 2010
Semi-skimmed milk is similar to normal milk in terms of content of carbohydrates, proteins, minerals and water soluble vitamins, but it is low in fat and fat-soluble vitamins. The skimmed milk has a low content of fat and calorie intake, but some types are fortified with vitamins A and D. Note, however that skimmed milk [...]
Posted in Healthy Food on Feb 25th, 2010
Probiotics are one of the biggest trends in new age diets, but unlike many of the fads that abound, there is mounting scientific evidence that probiotics are an effective treatment for many common conditions.
So what exactly is a probiotic? Probiotics are living organisms, usually bacteria but also technically including yeasts and viruses. The body has [...]
Posted in Healthy Food on Feb 24th, 2010
Making use of sublingual vitamin B can be a very good thing, especially if you are getting a bit older and do not have the energy you used to have. Supplements of sublingual b 12 can be bought in liquid form and also in pill form and can boost that energy level and help you [...]
Posted in Healthy Food on Feb 19th, 2010
This will come as a surprise for most women. Using raspberry leaf tea pregnancy herbs to increase the odds of success? Most women has known the wonder tea as a tea to drink during pregnancy not before pregnancy so it will come as a surprise that this is one of the most effective and beneficial [...]
Posted in Healthy Food on Feb 19th, 2010
Everyone at one point or another has heard, and perhaps subscribes to the fact that generally speaking, when you eat out, you’re likely not eating healthily. This obviously isn’t always the case, but it holds true across most fronts. Patrons of fast food joints aren’t the only ones eating poorly. Sure, there may be a [...]
Posted in Healthy Food on Feb 13th, 2010
The common fruit juicers that you normally find in a store are nit usually suitable for making wheat grass juice. Normal power juicers are not very suitable for taking out wheat grass juice as wheat grass has tough fibers which are more difficult to process.
The wheat grass juicer operates much more slowly which reduces the [...]
Posted in Healthy Food, Uncategorized on Feb 5th, 2010
There has been a variety of research studies conducted that have shown strong evidence for the health promoting properties of drinking tomato juice. It’s benefits include anti-inflammatory properties, anti-cancer properties, cholesterol lowering abilities, blood thinning abilities and protection from developing atherosclerosis.
Heat Health Benefits of Tomato Juice
Several studies show that tomato juice may be extremely beneficial [...]
Posted in Healthy Food on Jan 27th, 2010
Recent studies seem to indicate that which all chili pepper fans have been trying to tell us for years – spicy food benefits the heart. Indeed it would appear that cultures that use a lot of cayenne and chili pepper in their food have a lower rate of heart attack and stroke. The real surprise [...]
Posted in Healthy Food on Jan 27th, 2010
If you are feeling sluggish and bloated after all of the heavy eating at the holidays, then you might want to take a look to the maple syrup diet for a bit of relief. This is a simple detoxification plan that has been popular for over 40 years. According to some fans, it’s a great [...]
Posted in Healthy Food on Jan 26th, 2010
There are many benefits of juicing regularly. A daily homemade fruit or vegetable juice will almost certainly leave you feeling more healthy. Even a few juices a week (or month!) can have a beneficial effect upon your health. How so?
When you juice, you use more fruits and vegetables than you could actually eat. This provides [...]
Posted in Healthy Food on Jan 21st, 2010
Is there really a difference between your run of the mill store brand olive oil and Gourmet olive oil? Well, the answer is obviously yes! In my opinion, even the store brand olive oil is better for you than other types of fatty cooking oils such as lard or some vegetable oils. But is it [...]
Posted in Healthy Food on Jan 4th, 2010
A total cleanse can be done through a variety of different means, you can do it the natural way which involves doing juicing and smoothie consumption, or you can do it by means of using premade or prepackaged man-made products which are usually a combination of herbal supplementation as well as dietary recommendations and guidelines. [...]
Posted in Healthy Food on Dec 26th, 2009
Because the many reported benefits of drinking the Acai berry drink, or juice, sound too good to be true, many people have their doubts about the validity of these findings. But in truth, many studies have been made, and all of them indicate that true Acai juice offers a world of health benefits.
Acai berry juice [...]
Posted in Healthy Food on Dec 16th, 2009
Let’s face it, not everyone drinks regular caffeinated coffee. Some people can no longer drink it for various health reasons. The biggest issue has always bee that finding someplace offering decaf has never been easy and it is not commonly found in the office pot either.
If you are a decaf drinker, then perhaps what you [...]
Posted in Healthy Food on Dec 14th, 2009
Acai berry extract comes from the acai berry, which in turn, comes from the acai palm, which is a slender palm tree. It is a fruit that is small and round—much like other fruits and grows in the rain forests of Brazilian Amazon. Acai berry has been found to be a very healthy alternative to [...]