Salt and GRAS
Despite the proven dangers of adding salt to our diets, the food manufacturing industry remains unregulated on this front. So they can add as much salt to processed food as they want.
Deprived? Not MePutting down the salt shaker could save your life. Is that really being deprived?
The Truth About VegetariansPeople have shown greater concern about their health especially at this point in time when the rate of individuals affected by various lifestyle diseases continues to rise and this situation has paved way for more people to consider the idea of living life as a vegetarian. This article will help you gain better understanding about what vegan living is all about.
Healthy Eating for Optimal Model AestheticWe are often so consumed with caring for out outward appearance in outward manners; we often forget to take inventory of what we actually consume. Yet, all models should know that what we put into our system has powerful effects on the look and feel of our skin, as well as our weight and energy level.
Co Q 10: Powerful Antioxidant, Great For The HeartCoenzyme Q 10 (aka Co Q 10 or q10) is a nutrient that acts as an effective antioxidant and aids in maintaining a healthy cardiovascular system – preventing heart failure and lowering blood pressure and cholesterol. It is found it every cell of your body so it’s very important that you’re getting adequate amounts each day, between 30mg to 300mg per day. Here we discuss why it’s best to get it through supplementation.
Meatless Monday Vs Meat On MondayThere is a movement spreading across the globe called “Meatless Monday” and more and more people are becoming increasingly aware of the environmental impact their food choices are making. It seems the program first originated during the First World War when Americans were encouraged by the US Food and Drug Administration to reduce their consumption of key staples to help the war effort. According to Wikipedia: “Conserving food would support…
Is Rice Gluten Free?Gluten free foods have now become the need of the hour as more and more individuals are falling prey to celiac disease or gluten intolerance – a disease of the autoimmune system wherein the individuals cannot digest or tolerate the protein composite – gluten. Celiac disease or gluten intolerance is a disease that weakens the small intestine debarring it from its entire essential functions of absorbing nutrients from food digested. There are three major cereals that are gluten rich; these been wheat, rye and barley.
Medicinal Properties of PomegranateTruly a wonder fruit, pomegranates possess wide array of health promoting nutrients and disease fighting antioxidants. Get acquainted with the medicinal properties of pomegranates and be sure to add them in your diet.
Eat By Color For Your Good HealthI’m certain that all of you have heard the term “Eat by Color” or “Eat the Rainbow” when it comes to the consumption of your daily fruits and vegetables, right? But what does that mean exactly? And how can you apply it effectively to your daily diet in order to reap the health benefits? Well, these are the reasons why I’m writing this post for you today.
The Better Peanut ButterPeanut Butter is a favorite kids treat… unless you are among the millions with a peanut allergy. What are you to do? Well, don’t feel left out. There is a healthier and tastier alternative that peanut butter lovers don’t even know about.
The Overlooked Facts About CholesterolAside from helping us digest fat, providing vitamin D, making hormones and bile acids cholesterol is one of the basic building blocks of life. Because cholesterol is totally insoluble in water it plays a vital role at the cellular level. It is necessary for healthy cells because it keeps the walls firm and waterproof.