Ever Seen The Movie, Cat’s Eye?
Ever seen the movie, Cat’s Eye? One of the three stories in the movie is about a man who enlists the help of Quitters, Inc. in an effort to quit smoking.
The NOT So Missing Link: Sugar and DepressionIt’s truly insidious… sugar is absolutely everywhere and it’s just downright sneaky as it hides in a lot of foods that many people simply don’t recognise as sugar-laden i.e. a standard loaf of bread can contain up to 9 or more teaspoons of sugar, depending which country you call home… and sauces like tomato ketchup typically have a teaspoon of sugar in every tablespoon.
Conquering Sugar Addiction Helps More Health Issues Than You Think!The specialty of sugar addiction goes far beyond that. It comprises several health conditions involving insulin, insulin resistance, brain chemistry, moods and more.
How to Eat for Healthy LungsPoor lung health is all-too common a problem in our society, both due to pollution and personal choices. Once again your diet is the first defence against all the free radicals that are constantly bombarding you. Keeping your lungs healthy is the best strategy.
Easy And Healthy Homemade Vegetable Soups: Delicious And Hearty Potato And White Radish SoupsGenerally speaking, it is a soup that makes a meal complete. Moreover, foods high in fluids will not only increase your fluid intake but lower the rate of urinary bacterial infections as well. Interestingly, a soup may comprise any number of both fresh and dried ingredients to give that distinct taste which keeps you returning for more. For example, in a homemade potato soup, Madame Chua uses 3 fresh ingredients and 5 dried ones. This potato soup is completely nourishing as the ingredients have medicinal benefits. Misako’s white radish soup is relatively simple and it consists of only 5 ingredients, including the soup stock. Nutrition-wise, miso has great antioxidant benefits. However, there are also the quick and easy soups that can be prepared without strict adherence to the amounts of ingredients required for soup-making.
How Much Vitamin A We Need Can Be ConfusingYou probably know that you need Vitamin A. You probably have also heard that you can get too much Vitamin A. However, the language describing the quantities of this important nutrient varies considerably. Yes, the amount may be described as RDA, RAE, IU, or even mcgs. How in the world is the average person going to know whether you are getting what you need if you are told the RDA is one amount, but your multi-vitamin supplement lists the quantity as an IU?
Boost Your Immune System With These Tiny SeedsThe benefits to eating pumpkin seeds daily are boosting your immune system, reducing inflammation and fighting cancer, just to name a few. The inclusion of healthy snacks daily in your family’s diet, can support their short and long term health. Pumpkin seeds, or pepitas, can be a great source of vitamins, minerals and nutrients.
Prepare Good Food To Eat Or Settle For Less-Than Healthy Convenience Foods?Plant-based meals require some preparatory work right from purchase of whole foods, to rinsing and cutting up vegetables and fruits. In cooking natural foods, there are plenty of options that involve using a lot of water. These are actually healthy cooking methods that help preserve your youth. Regarding raw foods, fruits and vegetables must be rinsed properly before eaten whole or taken as juiced drinks. Most assuredly, the rewards of careful preparation of whole foods are radiant health and a clear complexion. On the other hand, making do with convenience foods which need no preparation will result in poor health and premature aging. Presently, there are living testimonies of women whose health takes a turn for the better when they omit the junk food from their diet.
How To Improve Your Singing Voice: Drinking Water And Eating A Plant-Based DietYour fluid and solid food intake will affect your singing voice and path. For instance, drinking water during and before singing is important so as to soothe as well as moisten your vocal chords and reduce the risk of vocal damage. Food-wise, the high water content of fruits and vegetables in a plant-based diet can help promote the health of your throat. Further, natural foods keep the mucus membranes of your throat healthy and energizes your singing voice. Additionally, leafy greens increase the blood oxygen so that you can continue singing for a longer period of time. Moreover, whole foods have many properties that enhance the good looks of a singer. However, it is imperative to avoid certain foods that will trigger off the mucus from the nasal passages to trickle into your throat. Indeed, it requires great self-discipline to abstain from undesirable foods and drinks that are rather harmful to your singing voice.
Including Spices Into Your Diet to Lower InflammationMany underlying conditions can cause inflammation in your body. Arthritis is a major source of inflammation as are other autoimmune diseases. Inflammation is a product of your body’s immune system releasing white blood cells and other chemicals that can actually cause more harm than good. If our immune system would be in a top condition at all time illness wouldn’t be able to interfere with our health. The immune system consists of different functions, such as a body detoxification system, the inflammatory and anti inflammatory system, as well as its antioxidant system. If imbalance occurs in any of those systems by not getting the right nutrients, this will increase the risk of any illness to develop, even cancer.
Green Tea UpdateThe benefits of green have not been disputed, but there have been recent articles about lead and the effect of the tea extract on the liver, so its time for an update. “Greener tea benefits your health as an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anti-carcinogenic, antihypertensive, brain protector as well as lowers cholesterol.(1)” We also know that it has a long list of nutrients, minerals and vitamins.
Superfood: SpirulinaMaybe you haven’t heard about the superfood spirulina yet, but its multiple health benefits might surprise you. Spirulina (Artgrisoura platensis) is an algae that grows in spirals of a green-blue color with a mild taste. Its history goes back to Aztecs who harvested it in Mexico.