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What Is Functional Food? Are They Beneficial?
Functional food is any health food that claims to have health promoting or disease preventing properties in addition to the present supply of nutrients. Functional food is a fast emerging field in food science as it is gaining recognition with health conscious customers. The term was first used in Japan in the 1980s.
Nasty Food Additives – Know Which Ones Are the WorstFood additives are used in most processed foods today, to keep the food from going off on the shelves in the supermarket, and to entice children (and adults) to purchase them, because they’re brightly colored and tasty. Unfortunately, there is a lot that we don’t know about the long term and combined effects that these additives could have on our health, and the health of our children. But what we do know is alarming.
The Importance Of Vitamin and Mineral SupplementsAccording to Sloan Alma Smith, the past president of the Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA), it takes roughly five years to correct a one-year nutrient deficiency. Many physicians themselves say that without supplements they are not as healthy as they should be nor and they recommend supplements for their patients as well. If you are presently taking prescribed medication, you need to wait about 45-60 minutes after taking your medication so they don’t negate each other.
Milk: The Nutritious AlternativesIt wasn’t that long ago since cow’s milk was the only kind of milk available in the supermarket. It is a nutritious source of calcium and protein and helps to protect our bones and teeth. But for people with lactose intolerance cow’s milk is not an option. Some people choose not to drink it hoping to reduce their cholesterol and fat intake. Other people have environmental concerns; cattle are serious contributors to greenhouse gases. And some people worry about the wellbeing of the cows.
The Psychological Approach to Fat Loss: Not So Attractive FoodThis is only one of a series of suggestions that can help you set a mental attitude towards fat loss. A quick fat loss success depends not only on what you eat and how you exercise; but also your overall attitude to the way you see food and eating as part of your daily life habits. You may notice how you react to food when it is very attractive, with bright colors, and thoroughly decorated.
Crazy About Carbs!Carbohydrates are our most available source of instant energy. Complex carbohydrates (whole grains, whole fruit, legumes, vegetables and sprouts) are the fuel that keep our body properly fueled to do what we have to do everyday. Simple carbohydrates (while flour and white sugar primarily) on the other hand, deplete our energy and are the cause of the “crash” we experience after a chocolate bar, doughnut, etc.
Body Burden – Knowing What It Is Can Save Your LifeIt has become increasingly popular over the past 10 years or so for people, when faced with a disease crisis, to turn to natural healing as an alternative to drugs and surgery. While there is plenty of written material available on the subject of natural healing, one very seldom sees a detailed explanation about how to make the mental transition from Allopathic to Natural.That change of thinking is probably the most critical element to achieving success with natural healing.
Top 10 Most Common Cholesterol High Foods To AvoidThe tastier the food gets, the higher its chances of being high cholesterol food. This is one of the greatest ironies in life! Cholesterol is fat that is mainly found in meat products and is necessary for the proper functioning of our hormones and cell membranes.
How to Create Tasty Vegetable Juice RecipesA guide to creating your own tasty vegetable Juice Recipes. Tips and ideas to help you choose which vegetables juice you want to mix for a great recipe.
Juicing Wheatgrass – Why Drink Wheatgrass Juice?If you have walked into a health food store lately, you have probably seen someone juicing wheatgrass. Wheatgrass looks like a mini-lawn. It is growing, alive, and a super potent nutrient that is so packed with goodness that there is nothing really like it.
Creating Your Own Recipes for Beginning JuicingSome basic tips and advice for creating your own homemade juice recipes. Basic information on mixing various vegetable and fruit juices to create healthy drinks.
Can a Gluten-Free Diet Help Your Game of Tennis?After Novak Djokovic’s amazing win at Wimbledon and talk of his gluten-free diet, a number of you have asked if tennis players should be considering a diet free of gluten. Although gluten is known to be linked to gastrointestinal distress in certain individuals, new research is now suggesting that gluten can also affect the brain resulting in a loss of coordination and balance.
