Entries by Antonia
A science enthusiast with a keen interest in health nutrition, Antonia has been intensely researching various dieting routines for several years now, weighing their highs and their lows, to bring readers the most interesting info and news in the field. While she is very excited about a high raw diet, she likes to keep a fair and balanced approach towards non-raw methods of food preparation as well. (http://www.rawfoodhealthwatch.com/)
Sweeteners: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly – 5+ Popular Sugars
Sweeteners are a hot topic, applauded by many and detested by others. Some artificial ones are enjoyed for their supremely sweet taste (the sucralose Splenda, for example, is 600 times sweeter than sugar), yet others avoid the likes of saccharin,… 0 Shares |
Stressed? Try Rose Essential Oil
Stress is rampant these days, from long work hours and mounting bills to traffic and emails overflowing with projects . . . due yesterday. Add to it the stressors of the holiday season and our anxiety (and blood pressure) is… 0 Shares |
Top 5 Health Benefits of Chlorella Tablets
Chlorella (aff link), a green algae, is considered a protein-packed antioxidant often used by bodybuilders. However, because it’s often associated as something so strongly linked to the athletic community, it’s easy to overlook the many other health benefits of chlorella.… 0 Shares |
Dill Thrill: Top 6 Benefits of Dill
Dill (Anethum graveolens) imparts a subtle yet savory zest to many foods but it’s also known for its vast array of health benefits. From relieving embarrassing gas to helping fight cancer, dill has the ability to bolster our system and… 0 Shares |
Reduce Breast Cancer Risk with Tomatoes and other Key Foods
Tomatoes’ health benefits are plentiful, ranging from helping to increase bone density to offering heart protection. Their nutritional makeup has always been touted, but the latest news shows a link between eating tomatoes and a reduced risk of breast cancer… 0 Shares |
5 Tips for Using Apples to Clear Acne
It’s no secret that eating the right foods can keep our digestive system functioning optimally, helping to promote absorption of the nutrients we need while flushing out toxins we don’t. When the body holds on to toxins, it can wreak… 0 Shares |
Warning: Scented Candles Could be Killing You
Scented candles are marketed to help regulate mood, remove unpleasant household odors and even evoke special memories. However, they may also be killing us. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has shown that compared to unscented candles, ones that give… 0 Shares |
Ruta-what? The Root Vegetable You Should Be Eating
Rutabaga, round and with a slightly waxy outer coating, may over be passed up in the grocery store for its somewhat unusual appearance. Or, many people may simply be unsure of what exactly a rutabaga is, under the impression that… 0 Shares |
Don’t Miss Out on These Top 8 Coconut-Derived Products
It used to be that the coconut, hard and with a course strand-like outer covering that most people didn’t know much about, was passed by in the supermarket. Or, it was typically found in specialty markets, desired only those wanting… 0 Shares |
