Sweet things are part of our life, but chocolate has a bad reputation. Therefore, diet-conscious people resort to carob. But carob can do much more than just replace cocoa powder. Studies have shown that this natural substance can be used in the prevention and treatment of elevated blood fats and the metabolic syndrome. I don’t […]
Nutrition
Protein – Too Little or Too Much?
Proteins play an important role in many physiologic processes of the body. They occur in the genetic material, the hormones, the enzymes, in the hemoglobin as well as in the bones, the hair, the nails in every cell of our body. They are responsible for many allergies, but at the same time essential for the […]
The Pleasure Trap
I know it’s not healthy, but… Have you ever enjoyed an extra cheese pizza, an iced soft drink, or some temptation in the form of a dessert, like a chocolate cream cake, with filling, icing and chocolate chips everywhere, even though you know they are not healthy? Of course, yes! I think all of us. […]
Are Fruits and Vegetables not as Nutritious as they Were 50 Years Ago?
The fall has filled our pantries with fresh fruits and vegetables that supply us with an abundance of vitamins and minerals. Or are they maybe deficient today? You hear that the soil is depleted, the environment polluted and you need to opt for supplements to give you the vitamins you need. What is the truth? Find this out in this article.
Health and Beauty from Nutritional Yeast
Our favorite salad dressing includes nutritional yeast to give the dressing a nutty taste. Wherever I go people are commenting about this tasty salad dressing. We also use nutritional yeast as a seasoning to give a cheesy taste to vegan recipes. And besides being a tasty seasoning, it is a healthy supplement. Find out everything about nutritional yeast and brewer’s yeast in this article.
Sweet, Too Sweet
We were created with a liking for sweet, but not all sweet things are alike or have the same effects. Even natural sweets vary in their properties. Here are some facts about “sweets” you may wish to consider as you make progress in the health journey you have started. Fruits The natural or “intrinsic” sugar […]
Finding the Perfect Dose of Iron
Globally, between one and two billion people in both developed and developing countries suffer from iron deficiency. It is the most frequently observed nutritional deficiency. Even so should iron supplementation be administered with caution, because an iron overload has its own problems. The healthy body protects itself for a long time from being overloaded with iron by means of various mechanisms. But unfortunately, this mechanism doesn’t work for some people. They suffer from haemochromatosis, the iron storage disease. Find out how you can safely obtain iron from your daily food.
Plants that Protect You
Heart Disease and Cancer are killing millions of people every year. But do you know that plants have protective substances that can prevent those and many other diseases? Find out how!
Spices and Your Health
Does the enticing smell of freshly baked cinnamon rolls, gingerbread, spice cake, or fruitcake awaken aromatic memories of holidays and cozy kitchens? Perhaps the punch-packed savory East Indian foods or zesty Mexican dishes are among your favorites. As implied by the old ditty,” sugar and spice and everything nice…”, spices have long been considered among the culinary delectables of the world. Although culinarily popular, and at times also touted for medicinal value, a number of commonly used spices are actually deleterious to our health. Let’s explore the available information.