From every angle, the general population is starving, in desperate need of more than just food and empty, nutritionless calories. The supermarkets are full of empty-calorie food products that have been stripped of their nutrition. The void is real. It can be seen in the people's faces, passing by one another in the grocery aisles … Continue reading Whole grains can increase your lifespan, decrease diabetes, heart disease risk and more
9 Diuretic Foods That Lower Blood Pressure, Detox & Aid Weight loss
Most people think of drugs & herbs when we talk about diuretics. However, foods can also be diuretics too. Foods that can help reduce swelling are diuretics and they are safe and effective as diuretic herbs. Natural can aid in removal of excess fluids from the body and aid in treating of sciatica, , lymphatic swelling, PMS, … Continue reading 9 Diuretic Foods That Lower Blood Pressure, Detox & Aid Weight loss
Want to grow a garden with immediate results? Try these five fast-growing superfoods
Gardening is a great and cost-effective way to increase your intake of healthy plant foods, as well as increasing your family's self-sufficiency. But starting a garden can be daunting for people with limited experience. In particular, beginners may have trouble with the often months-long wait required before garden plants are ready for harvest.Such reluctant gardeners should consider … Continue reading Want to grow a garden with immediate results? Try these five fast-growing superfoods
Fermented Soy is Only Soy Food Fit for Human Consumption
Writings about the soybean date back to 3000 B.C., when the Emperor of China listed the virtues of soybean plants for regenerating the soil for future crops. His praises centered on the root of the plant, not the bean. These ancient writing suggested that the Chinese recognized the unfitness of soybeans for human consumption in … Continue reading Fermented Soy is Only Soy Food Fit for Human Consumption
10 ways to grow food on a budget
It is spring now, the perfect time to plant those crops, for homegrown, organic, non GMO and pesticide-free food. Gardening can be done anywhere, even sprouts on the kitchen counter. Growing your own food does not have to be expensive. In fact, you can re-grow plants from scraps of fruits and veggies in your kitchen. … Continue reading 10 ways to grow food on a budget
Pumpkin seeds shown to kill cancer cells, fight diabetes
As is typical for the season, the warm summer months seemed to have flown by in the blink of eye. But the upside is that now we get to enjoy fall, which means cooler weather, colorful landscapes and autumn's fun-filled festivities including Halloween and Thanksgiving Day. You've probably noticed retailers are already lining their shelves … Continue reading Pumpkin seeds shown to kill cancer cells, fight diabetes
7 Health Foods that Aren’t Healthy
Some foods like eggs for example, get a reputation for being unhealthy but are actually really good for you. However, just the opposite can happen as well, with certain foods and products being perceived as healthy when they really are not. Below are seven of the most common foods which people think are good for … Continue reading 7 Health Foods that Aren’t Healthy
Garlic, honey and apple cider vinegar: Powerful natural mixture against indigestion, obesity
Science is supposedly looking for miracle cures for all sorts of ailments, yet nature consistently provides the most powerful remedies anywhere on the planet. These solutions are also typically far safer and cost pennies on the dollar compared to steep costs for conventional medical treatments. Better yet, these down-to-earth treatments are usually simple and accessible … Continue reading Garlic, honey and apple cider vinegar: Powerful natural mixture against indigestion, obesity
Understanding Your Nutrition: What Are Polysaccharides?
Source: Understanding Your Nutrition: What Are Polysaccharides? by Dr. Edward Group Polysaccharides are molecular strands that contain multiple monosaccharide or disaccharide units. Think of these as simple sugars linked by glycosidic bonds. When it comes to nutrition, polysaccharides play a huge role in the body. Polysaccharides, sometimes called “glycans”, have two roles: some, like starch or glycogen, … Continue reading Understanding Your Nutrition: What Are Polysaccharides?
10 Foods That Won’t Upset IBS
Source: 10 Foods That Won’t Upset IBS by Dr. Edward Group Irritable bowel syndrome, also known as IBS or functional gastrointestinal disorder, is a combination of symptoms that include abdominal pain, constipation, and diarrhea. It’s more prevalent in women than men and affects about 10 to 15 percent of the American population. [1] If you suffer from … Continue reading 10 Foods That Won’t Upset IBS
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