It’s important that we eat plenty of different fruits and vegetables
every day. Diets rich in fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of
cancer and other chronic diseases. Fruits and vegetables provide
essential vitamins and minerals, fiber, and other substances that are
important for good health. Most fruits and vegetables are naturally low
in fat and calories and are filling.
Juice can actually be considered a natural water source and provides
the body with protein, carbohydrates, essential fatty acids, vitamins,
and minerals that can be absorbed quickly and efficiently. Fresh juice
also contains necessary enzymes, and pigments such as carotenes,
chlorophyll, and flavonoids.
According to the United States Department of Agriculture, a healthy
diet as one that Emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and
fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products; includes lean meats,
poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts; and is low in saturated fats,
trans fats, cholesterol, salt (sodium), and added sugars. But just
what minerals and nutrients are vital to our health and well-being?
Consider these nutrient-dense foods when you’re looking to improve your
vitamin and mineral intake.
Macrobiotics devotees believe that food, and food quality, affects our
lives more than is commonly thought. It is thought to affect our
health, well being and happiness. They focus on moving away from
processed foods, and moving toward more natural and more traditional
methods of food preparation. They claim it is better to choose food
that is less processed, more natural, use more traditional methods of
food preparation for themselves and their family.
Juice can actually be considered a natural water source and provides
the body with protein, carbohydrates, essential fatty acids, vitamins,
and minerals that can be absorbed quickly and efficiently. Fresh juice
also contains necessary enzymes, and pigments such as carotenes,
chlorophyll, and flavonoids.
According to the United States Department of Agriculture, a healthy
diet as one that Emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and
fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products; includes lean meats,
poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts; and is low in saturated fats,
trans fats, cholesterol, salt (sodium), and added sugars. But just
what minerals and nutrients are vital to our health and well-being?
Consider these nutrient-dense foods when you’re looking to improve your
vitamin and mineral intake.
Dr. William Howard Hay introduced food combining in 1911. After 16 yrs
medical practice his own health began to deteriorate, and he developed
high blood pressure, Brights disease (now more commonly known as acute
or chronic nephritis, a kidney disease) and a dilated heart. There
being no treatment available for dilated heart at the time, Dr. Hay was
inspired to treat his own symptoms. His basic premise is that there is
one underlying cause for health problems and that is the wrong chemical
condition in the body.
Many people think popping a multi-vitamin supplement to get their
nutrients is just as good as what comes from real foods. They don’t
realize that it is far better to get vitamins and minerals from natural
foods and juices.
Flushing the fat? As crazy as the concept might sound, the Fat Flush
Plan can help you reshape your body while detoxifying your system. This
low-carbohydrate, three-phase diet regimen was created by nutritionist
Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., C.N.S.
Cranberries may help to fight off urinary tract infections (UTIs). They
reduce the power of certain E. coli bacteria to adhere to and penetrate
the walls of the bladder.
