Category: Nutrition
Cucumbers: The versatile veggie
Cucumbers are part of the gourd family called Cucurbitaceae. There are three main varieties of cucumbers include seedless, pickled, and sliced. They are usually consumed raw or pickled. The leaves, stem, and seeds are used in Asian cuisines. It is… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Fitness Nutrition, Food, Health, Nutrition
Toxins and the Standard American Diet (SAD) – Are humans becoming Pottinger’s Cats?
Are the toxins in our diet slowly poisoning us? Is our food healthier today than it was for our grandparents? Will we out live our children? (Resource below) Have you ever heard of Pottinger’s Cats? Dr. Francis Pottinger wanted to… 0 Shares | | Posted in Chemicals, Environment, Food, GMOs, Health, Medicine, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Science
Avocados: Good fat in right portion
Avocado is the main ingredient found in guacamole, a topper for salads, on a sandwich or wrap, and even in smoothies. The Hass is the most common variety in the U.S. Each serving is packed with 20 vitamins and minerals,… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Fitness Nutrition, Food, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Personal Care, Weight Loss
Fertility Rates Have Now Fallen Below The Level That Replaces Our Existing Population
You might have heard in the news recently the report by the CDC that our country’s birth rates have now fallen below the level to replace the existing population. The reason they say is mostly environmental, for example the days… 0 Shares | | Posted in Child Care, Environment, Featured on NaturalNews, Gardening, Health, Nutrition
Top Foods to Avoid: High Fructose Corn Syrup
High fructose corn syrup is a man-made product that is produced by using enzymes to extract sugar from stocks of corn. This sweetener should be avoided as it has been linked to a variety of maladies including obesity, cardiovascular disease,… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness Nutrition, Food, Food, Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition
Garlic: Worth the bad breath
Garlic comes from Central Asia and northeastern Iran. However, it is a seasoning that is used all over the world. This spice is a relative to onion, leek, chives, and shallots. It is readily used for cooking and sautéing. The… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Personal Care
Top Foods to Avoid: Aspartame
Aspartame (the full name is aspartylphenylalanine) is a synthetic sweeter that is marketed as a low calorie product and is often used ostensibly in conjunction with diabetes management and weight loss. The controversial sugar substitute is sold as NutriSweet, Equal… 0 Shares | | Posted in Chemicals, Food, Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Weight Loss
How and Why I Protect Myself from Glyphosate
Glyphosate is one of the active ingredients in Roundup® – the most commonly used herbicide in the world. Most of us are exposed to glyphosate every day, often without realizing it. In fact, an estimated 93% of Americans have glyphosate… 0 Shares | | Posted in Chemicals, Environment, Food, GMOs, Health, Mental Health, Nutrition, Water
What Is The Real Cause Of Really Bad Morning Sickness And Nausea During Pregnancy
Most every pregnant mom experiences morning sickness and even afternoon sickness, night sickness or any time during the day. You see, nausea can be debilitating. And probably a billion pregnant moms are enduring nausea right now and are unfortunately mostly… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Home, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine
