Tag: nutrition
Advantame: The “Next Generation” Artificial Sweetener
You might think the world doesn’t need a more potent artificial sweetener, but the Ajinomoto Group disagrees. This Japanese company produces most of the world’s MSG and is also the major supplier of aspartame. It acquired its aspartame business from… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Food, Health, Health, News, Nutrition
Can Vitamin C Really Cure Your Cold?
Humans cannot manufacture vitamin C, otherwise known as ascorbic acid. It is acquired through the food that is eaten, or supplements which are taken orally and cannot be stored in the body. It is a water soluble vitamin and is… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Personal Care
How To Minimize Your GMO Foods Intake
In 1978, it happened. Food that was changed by scientist attacked the world. No, there was not a real attack of food, but there was a movie that was released that year called Attack of the Killer Tomatoes. The premise… 0 Shares | | Posted in Environment, Farming, Food, Food, GMOs, Health, Nutrition
Stressed Out? Can’t Sleep? You May Need Magnesium
Magnesium is used in over 300 metabolic functions, and it’s so important it’s sometimes referred to as the “master mineral”. But it’s often missing from even a healthy diet. The National Institutes of Health found that 68% of Americans are… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine
The Paleo Diet: Not Just for “20-Somethings”
An informal survey of 6,000 paleo diet followers found the majority were in their 20’s and 30’s with a mere 3% over aged 60. (1) But is the paleo diet just for the young? Or are there valid reasons for… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Food, Health, Mental Health, Nutrition
Vitamin D deficiency: What you can do about it
Vitamin D deficiency is a widespread problem. Vitamin D is also called ‘The Sunshine Vitamin’ because the body actually produces the vitamin when it is exposed to the sun. It also occurs naturally in some foods. However, those who avoid… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness Nutrition, Food, Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Personal Care
Simple ways to give your immune system a big boost
You want to live the best life you can live and you have been thinking about ways to do that. It is obvious that when you are feeling good you can do better in your everyday life. Feeling good means… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Health, Health, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Nutrition, Personal Care
Hey Dads – 5 Tips To Boost Your Vitality and Enjoy Life More Fully!
Vitality is… “physical or mental vigor; power of enduring…” Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary. You’ve worked all day, but for you, your day is not over, it’s just beginning: the kids want you to go for a bike ride; your spouse wants… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Personal Care
Simple Weight Loss Without Zebras
Don’t think of zebras. Ok, what just happened? Did you imagine a zebra? Of course you did. As soon as we’re told to reject, remove or deprive ourselves of something we automatically begin to obsess about that object. And, that’s… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Fitness Nutrition, Food, Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Personal Care, Weight Loss
