Browse Category: Nutrition
Published: September 21, 2009
Spirulina platensis kind of sounds like something that would not be good for you . . . like some sort of disease or something! However, keep reading and you will see how good it really can be for your body. Studies all across the world have revealed the extremely beneficial health properties of Spirulina platensis. In fact, NASA regards Spirulina platensis as a complete food and has plans to use it in long-term space journeys because Spirulina platensis is one of the best-known oxygen producing foods.
Published: September 17, 2009
If you want to live a longer, healthier life, you can start to do so immediately by eliminating certain foods from your diet. It’s really that easy! Foods that are high in hydrogenated oil, sugar and chemicals can significantly shorten your lifespan. They can lead to diseases such as heart disease, digestive disease and diabetes, just to name a few. You can extend your life simply by avoiding the following foods.
Published: September 14, 2009
You’re certainly aware of different types of addiction: drugs, alcohol, even sex. But until recently food addiction hasn’t been given the attention it’s due. I’m not talking about an “eating disorder” either. Rather, actual foods that trick your brain into craving them and wanting more. Unfortunately these foods aren’t the fruits and veggies that can contribute to good health. In fact, they are foods that can lead to all sorts of conditions, including heart disease and obesity. Find out which foods might have a hold on your brain.
Published: September 10, 2009
If you are wondering why you cannot seem to get it together mentally as of late, the problem could lie within your diet. If you are eating a lot of fat in meats, pre-packaged foods and dairy products high in fat, you can be crowding out the DHA in your brain, thus impairing your cognitive abilities. Keep reading to find out which fats you should skip to avoid getting “dumber by the minute.”
Published: September 10, 2009
Wheatgrass has gained popularity in the past ten years with more juice and smoothie shops opening up. But do you actually know why wheatgrass is good for you? Do you know anything about wheatgrass other than you should take it because it is healthy? Keep reading to learn what wheatgrass is and why you should be getting more of it.
Published: September 08, 2009
The “Leafy Green Marketing Agreement,” which requires producers to follow a set of rules (metrics) in the name of food safety, has already shown to be injurious for the environment, biodiversity, and organic growers in California. The USDA is now considering a similar “Leafy Green Marketing Agreement” that would extend beyond California and Arizona to cover the entire United States—let’s help make this rule work for growers of all sizes!
Published: September 07, 2009
As if the laundry list of negative health effects from drinking cola and other sodas wasn’t long enough, now research has found a new detriment: hypokalemia. Hypokalemia is a condition in which a drop in blood potassium levels results in problems with vital muscle functions and can lead to symptoms ranging from mild weakness to severe paralysis. Keep reading to find out more about this potentially dangerous condition.
Published: August 31, 2009
For years, doctors have warned people against certain foods that are considered to be bad for your health. While some of these foods can have a detrimental effect on your health, not all guilty pleasures are bad for you. According to dozens of studies and extensive research, there are three guilty pleasures that you can indulge in that can actually be good for you. These include alcohol, chocolate and caffeine. Keep reading to learn more!
Published: August 27, 2009
You’ve probably heard of the Mediterranean Diet and its supposed health benefits for maintaining a healthy weight as well as promoting better overall health. But recently scientists have found another region whose diet is equally as healthy: the Nordic Diet. What should you eat if you’d like to follow the Nordic Diet? And what how can it benefit your health? Keep reading for those answers and more.
Published: August 24, 2009
Many health clubs today have sports bars and offer so-called health drinks for patrons, and there is a vast variety of health drinks on the market. It’s true: after working out, you need to replenish the moisture and energy that left your body. But while it is tempting to replace those things with a sports drink or bar that is supposed to re-hydrate you and provide proper post-exercise nutrition . . . do you really need it? Scientists are saying that for the average person, the answer is no. Keep reading to find out more about what you really need to re-hydrate and refuel.
