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[10 Jan 2011 | No Comment | 4 views]

Don’t let your kids off the hook when it comes to getting omega-3 fatty acids.
If your kids pick at their plate when you serve salmon, shrimp, or tuna, they could be missing out on nutrients that are essential to healthy growth and development.
The omega-3 fatty acids EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid) are found in the highest concentrations in cold-water fish. Our bodies make a small amount of omega 3s, but most of what we need has to come from diet or supplements.
These essential fatty acids are vitally important …

cleansing, diet, Featured, health, raw food »

[30 Dec 2010 | No Comment | 104 views]
Raw Food- new resolution?

Raw food for those who try it is much more than a diet. It affects how they feel, how they look, and mostly how they interact with the rest of the life forms we share this planet with.
For the those plagued with food allergies, high cholesterol, intolerances to lactose and gluten – raw food is possibly the best  answer, and an eating habit to great health.
Made up of 90% water 60% oxygen and loaded with fibre, raw fruits and vegetables promote a health digestion naturally.The fiber and water work together …

diet, health »

[23 Nov 2010 | No Comment | 159 views]

Canker sores are small ulcers that appear in the mouth or on the inner lips and are caused by a number of factors.
Canker sores are not contagious and are generally the result of inflammation rather than infection. They appear suddenly and the first signs of an outbreak may be a tingling or burning sensation inside the mouth, followed by the appearance of a white spot edged by a red circle.
Canker sores range in size from small (such as the blunt end of a pin) to large (such as a quarter) …

carbohydrates, diet, Featured, fiber, health »

[2 Nov 2010 | No Comment | 171 views]
Complex versus Simple Carbohydrates

Simple carbohydrates give us an initial lift or boost of energy, but leave the body hungry for fuel at a faster rate than complex carbohydrates. They also contain few essential vitamins and minerals. When we consume simple carbs (such as a pastry, doughnut, bagel, etc.) for breakfast, insulin levels spike in order to counteract the quick release of sugar from the bloodstream. As the body attempts to regulate blood sugar, insulin levels drop, creating a roller coaster effect of sugar cravings and consumption that laststhroughout the day.

diet, Featured, health, supplements, vitamins »

[22 Jun 2010 | No Comment | 254 views]
Why do I need to Supplement

Why do I need a supplement?
You need to supplement because it is no longer possible to get all the nutrition we need from the food we eat.
In a recent article in a leading medical journal says that all adults should take a multivitamin, daily. This is true even if (note – even if) you already eat a diet rich in fresh, whole, natural foods, because foods can’t supply all the vitamins and minerals you need, at the recommended levels. And when you go to …