Raw food diets are a fairly recent trend, including raw veganism. The belief being that the less processed food is, the better. However, not all food is more nutritious when eaten raw. Indeed, some vegetables are actually more nutritious when cooked. In this article you will find nine examples.
Nutrition
Digestion – A Churning Question
It’s relaxing to watch the swirling, gurgling bubbles that fish thrive on in tropical fish tanks. But it’s a different matter when it is happening in your gut. Is there relief from the burping, belching, bloating, indigestion and bowel trouble that plagues up to 10 million Americans and 20 percent of adults worldwide? In this article you find out what lifestyle shifts have caused our digestive disaster and what we can do to reverse it.
You Can Get Chronic Disease Because Your Gut Microbiome is Hungry
Diet-related chronic diseases have reached a critical juncture in the U.S. Nearly half the population has prediabetes or diabetes. Over 40% are overweight or obese. Though our waists are getting bigger, research is showing that the gut microbiome and the energy-producing mitochondria remain hungry for nutrients missing in our diet. This article explores the link between mitochondria and gut health, and what we can do to optimize the development of our gut microbiome.
The Vegetarian Edge
Americans are suffering from a great burden of disease that is rooted in lifestyle. Seventy percent of chronic diseases and ailments — including a third of all cancers — are related to diet. Learn in this article some practical tips on how you can do a course correction and set sail for better health.
Do Athletes Really Need Protein Supplements?
Protein supplements for athletes are literally sold by the bucketful. The marketing that accompanies them persistently promotes the attainment of buff biceps and six-pack abs. But are they really needed? And how to determine how much protein I really need as an athlete? Find this out in this article.
How to Restore your Microbiome After You’ve Been on Antibiotics
Antibiotics treat infections caused by bacteria. But they can also destroy the good bacteria in your gut. For some people, this results in an upset stomach and diarrhea. What do we know about probiotics and prebiotics, and how can we use them to restore our gut health?
Super Foods That Fight Cancer
Cancer. The very word strikes fear, and with good reason. Each year nearly 14 million people worldwide are diagnosed with cancer, and 7.6 million die from the disease. However, evidence shows that most of these deaths are preventable. Find out in this article how to use food to fight against cancer.
How to Save $50 off Your Food Bill and Still Eat Tasty, Nutritious Meals
Grocery prices have taken a hike upwards for a host of reasons, including the rising costs of petrol, fertilizer and labor. You could “shop around” for cheaper groceries, but that would cost you more in fuel or travel, not to mention time. Find out how you can save on your food bill and eating healthy the same time.
Why you Should Eat a Rainbow of Fruits and Vegetables
Nutritionists will tell you to eat a rainbow of fruits and vegetables. This isn’t just because it looks nice on the plate. Each color signifies different nutrients our body needs. Find out what each color will contribute to your health.
Dietary Supplements: Helpful or Hype?
The supplement industry is estimated to generate a revenue of 37 billion dollars per year just in the US alone and continues to grow every year. Being such a lucrative market, companies are trying to churn the marketing machine to convince you at every price that you depend on their products to be in good health. What is the truth? Are those products really the key for perfect health, or are they only a marketing hype? Find the answer in this article.
Raw Food – How Much Should it Be?
In summer, the farmers’ markets are a real feast for the eyes, a treasure trove of fresh fruit and vegetables. A large part of the population associates good health with raw fruit and vegetables. In practice, however, things look rather bleak. Most eat far too little raw fruit and vegetables. On the other hand, there […]
Is salt good for you after all? Checking the Evidence!
Salt is the most common form of sodium and is added to food during manufacturing, home cooking or at the table to enhance the taste or to extend the shelf life. Most people have heard the advice to cut down on salt. That’s because high sodium intakes are associated with high blood pressure, a major […]