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Magnesium
Magnesium is essential for the functioning of the muscles, blood, bones, cells, immune system, metabolism and digestion. The human body contains 25 grams of magnesium, it is vital for every major activity in the body. Magnesium is involved in over 300 different enzyme functions in the human body. It
Sep 18, 2015 · 2 min read
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Supporting the Immune System
With the recent change in season there have been many illnesses going around. It seems that at this time of the year everyone is catching something. Sometimes it's hard to avoid so supporting your immune system may be a good way to increase your chances of either not getting sick, or being able to r
Sep 9, 2015 · 2 min read
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Going Back to the Basics
There is a lot of conflicting nutritional information out there, especially on the internet. How do you know what is really healthy and which way of eating is the best? It seems that as soon as a new way of eating is promoted another diet comes along to disprove it. While it's great to keep yourself
Aug 29, 2015 · 4 min read
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Low Stomach Acid
Having enough hydrochloric acid is essential for proper digestion. It is now known that many digestive problems which used to be associated with high stomach acid are actually caused by low stomach acid. Problems such as indigestion, reflux, parasites and undigested food passing through can be a res
Aug 27, 2015 · 2 min read
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Butter vs Margarine
Butter has been a staple food for centuries. But not long ago we were told to lower our intake of saturated fats by replacing butter, which is high in saturated fats with margarine. This information has recently been challenged with new studies showing that saturated fat isn't as bad as once thought
Aug 21, 2015 · 2 min read
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Is White Bread Healthy?
Many of us grew up on white bread. We ate it without a second thought and our parents never considered that it might be bad for us. However now white bread is made out to be the evil of starches, the monster of carbohydrates. But just because it's refined does that mean it should never be included i
Aug 17, 2015 · 2 min read
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Probiotic Foods
We have around 100 trillion bacteria living inside the gut. Some of these are good and some are bad. Having the right balance is associated with a strong immune system, excellent digestion and overall good health. Probiotic foods are easy to digest as they have already been partially broken down by
Aug 14, 2015 · 2 min read
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Sugar
Sugar has been given a bad name recently, but it isn't all that bad for you when you consume it in moderate amounts. However many people, particularly those eating a Western diet do consume far too much sugar in their diet. Most of this sugar comes from packaged foods and many people are not aware o
Aug 9, 2015 · 2 min read
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Stress and Digestion
Up to 70% of people will have a gastrointestinal problem at some point in their life. When there is no underlying physical cause, stress may be the culprit; and often is. Stress can wreak havoc on the digestive system, causing acute and chronic conditions. But how does stress affect the digestive sy
Aug 6, 2015 · 2 min read
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WHAT DOES YOUR BREAD CONTAIN ?
Ascorbic acid (E300) is an antioxidant, colour and preservative. Although ascorbic acid is naturally present in fruits and vegetables and is an essential vitamin, it is industrially synthesized using a number of different biological techniques. Flour treating agent, 'vitamin C'; may be made synthet
Feb 18, 2013 · 1 min read
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WHAT DOES YOUR BREAD CONTAIN : 3 ?
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil is added to baked products, especially bread, to improve the texture. Solid fats yield better texture than liquids, besides improving shelf life and preventing oxidation. Research has shown that the trans fats present in hydrogenated vegetable oil leads to coronary artery
Feb 18, 2013 · 1 min read
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What does your bread contain ?
Commercially baked bread contains close to 30 additives , although generally regarded as "safe" (GRAS) , many are known to be toxic . Running a series on some of the common additives in bakery goods ,starting today.. Calcium propionate (cp) is a common additive used to prevent mold formati
Jan 28, 2013 · 1 min read
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OMEGA-3 RICH PUDDING FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Banana Chia Seed Pudding Recipe Serving Size: 1 (~250 calories) Ingredients 1 banana, peeled 2 tablespoons raw chia seeds 1/2 cup water 1 teaspoon good vanilla extract 1/2 tablespoon good maple syrup (or good honey) dash of good almond milk (optional) Better-for-you ingredients Learn more about th
Dec 23, 2012 · 1 min read
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NUTRITION FOR GOOD HEALTH
NUTRITION FOR GOOD HEALTH Polyphenols are a group of compounds which are present in all plant organs and are among the most popular and commonly consumed nutraceuticals. There are various classes of polyphenols and one of them , called anthocyanins, impart color to the foods. These pigments impart
Dec 16, 2012 · 1 min read
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NUTRITION FOR GOOD HEALTH
NUTRITION FOR GOOD HEALTH Fructans is the general term for any carbohydrate with fructose polymers. They are present in significant amounts in various edible fruits and vegetables , eg. asparagus, artichoke, garlic, leek onion, banana and chicory roots.. Fructans have a bifidogenic effect, in the
Dec 2, 2012 · 1 min read
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NUTRITION FOR GOOD HEALTH
NUTRITION FOR GOOD HEALTH Magnesium is a macromineral that is present in bones and muscles, though not as abundantly as calcium and phosphorus. Magnesium deficiency has been suggested as a factor contributing to the pathogenesis of several chronic diseases. a decline in magnesium status can bring
Nov 25, 2012 · 1 min read
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A soup rich in Vit A
Sharing the recipe for a Vitamin A rich , warm soup for the winter ! Carrot & Lentil Soup Ingredients: 1 cup carrots, chopped 1/2 cup lentils soaked for 4 - 5 hours (red or golden lentil) 6 pepper corns 1/4 cup onions, sliced 1 clove garlic 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes 3/4 cup skim milk 1/ 2 tsp ol
Nov 18, 2012 · 1 min read
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NUTRITION FOR GOOD HEALTH
NUTRITION FOR GOOD HEALTH Fenugreek seeds commonly used in Asian cuisine, are rich in fiber which is mucilaginous (20 - 50 % fiber content). It also contains an alkaloid substance called "Trigonelline" which is known to reduce blood sugar levels. Fenugreek reduces blood and urine sugar levels and
Nov 11, 2012 · 1 min read
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NUTRITION FOR GOOD HEALTH
NUTRITION FOR GOOD HEALTH Monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) have positive effects on insulin sensitivity and cardiovascular risk factors. Compiled data indicate beneficial effects of a high - MUFA diet ( ranging from 12 to 30 % of total energy intake) on metabolic and cardiovascular risk factors
Oct 7, 2012 · 1 min read
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NUTRITION FOR GOOD HEALTH
NUTRITION FOR GOOD HEALTH PECTIN (which literally means "to solidify" ) is a non starch , structural polysaccharide found in fruits and vegetables , mainly in the cell wall. Fruit (mainly citrus fruit and apple ) pectin acts like a sponge , soaking up cholesterol in food and preventing its absorpt
Sep 23, 2012 · 1 min read