Published: July 09, 2009
Tremendous growth in the organic soy foods industry has occurred over the last two decades as consumers seek healthy dietary alternative sources of protein. Many companies touting their “natural” or “organic” soy brands have found favor in the supermarket. A new report, released this week by The Cornucopia Institute, lifts the veil on some of these companies, exposing widespread importation of soybeans from China and the use of toxic chemicals to process soy foods labeled as “natural.”
Published: June 19, 2009
A Tropical Smoothie is one of the best ways to get the powerful nutrients that your body so desperately needs; the best part about it all is that it tastes great.
Published: June 18, 2009
A recent trend seems to be developing in the restaurant world. Whether this practice has always been in place, or is just coming more to the forefront due to America’s increasing problem of obesity, one thing is clear: it’s a dangerous following. And with such popular shows as
Man vs. Food on television, the media isn't helping out either. What I’m talking about is “larger-than-life” foods. Keep reading for examples of these massive meals and what the World Cancer Research Fund, American Institute for Cancer Research, and the American Cancer Society have to say about this alarming new trend. . .
Published: June 08, 2009
The Japanese People are known for their simplicity, grace, and style. Did you also know that the Japanese diet is said to be one of the healthiest diets in the world? Filled and centered around naturally rich and nutrient enhanced foods such as rice, fish, and vegetables, people have enjoying the Japanese diet with ease and effortlessness. This diet plan has kept Japanese people in pristine health for thousands of years. Currently, Japanese people have the lowest rate of obesity and the highest lifespan.
Published: June 08, 2009
We have all heard of “fad” diets on the news, on the radio, on television, and the internet. Fad diets proclaim to be the quickest, easiest way to lose weight and look great. Uncovering the pros and cons of fad dieting can be tough, so knowing the basics is essential.
Published: May 13, 2009
The Raw Meat Diet, also known as the Primal diet consists mainly of raw food such as: eggs, meat, fat(butter, avacodo, or stone pressed olive oil), dairies (cheese, milk, cream and butter), fresh juices, and some fruits. Very little water is used in the raw meat diet because the dieter's body has enough fat to retain a livable amount. If any water is consumed, it is usually sparkling water. Sometimes food is heated to room temperature or up to 41 degrees to keep the body from cooling.
Published: May 04, 2009
If you’ve ever eaten an Asian dish, or Middle Eastern fare, then you’ve probably tasted turmeric. But what you might not have known is that you were getting health benefits at the same time from this popular spice! In addition to its purported ancient healing properties for everything from cuts and bruises to digestive distress, recent research has shown that turmeric may also be instrumental in such things as lowering blood pressure and even warding of certain cancers. Keep reading to find out more of the amazing health benefits of turmeric.
Published: April 30, 2009
If you are like most people, you are looking for a way to stay healthy and maintain a desirable weight. But you might not know all the foods you should be eating to do just that. One food movement that has evolved to help people understand the importance of healthy eating, thanks to people such as chef Alice Waters, is the “Eat Local” movement. This is a movement that requires that you eat “real food.” So, what is this popular food movement and the “real food” it requires? Keep reading to find out all the details . . .
