How long has it been since you’ve had a visit from your Aunties? Antioxidants, that is?
These substances that may protect cells from the damage caused by unstable molecules known as free radicals; some evidence suggests that free radical damage may lead to cancer. Antioxidants interact ... Views: 1643
Good News Moms! Keeping kids healthy is just a few bites away.
Researchers at the University of Oslo in Norway recently examined 1,113 foods to determine which ones contained the highest concentration of antioxidants.
Antioxidants are substances that may protect cells from the damage caused by ... Views: 2105
There’s no denying the power of bodywork, especially a good massage. It can be pampering, rejuvenating, or therapeutic, either way massage therapy can be a powerful ally in your healthcare regimen.
Most experts agree that many diseases are stress related and that high stress has been ... Views: 1872
Give your kids a say. Offer comparable choices, such as regular or frozen yogurt, celery or carrots, whole-grain toast or whole grain crackers, apples or oranges. Better yet, recruit your children's help at the grocery store when you're selecting snacks or in the kitchen when you're assembling ... Views: 1968
Cakes, cookies and candy—we’ve all probably eaten heaps of these over the years; it’s no wonder that millions of diet books are sold each year. What baffles me is when people say, “I have to cut back on fat.” This is reasonable, depending on the type of fat ... Views: 1678
When you think of coconuts the image of palm-lined beaches and clear blue water surely comes to mind, but did you know coconuts also may help protect your heart? Because coconuts contain more saturated fat than butter, at one time many health experts believed that consuming this sweet treat ... Views: 1724
It’s interesting how many diets “claim” that carbohydrates are unhealthy for you and that we shouldn’t eat them! And, that this simple food group (which has many varying levels of quality) is being called the culprit in America’s obesity problem. This advice is an ... Views: 1752
Our food supply is loaded with sugar, from the High Fructose Corn Syrup (even in our bread) to sugary donuts as far as the eyes can see; it’s no wonder that so many people are on diets this time of year. What baffles me is when they say, “I have to cut back on fat.” This is ... Views: 1654
It’s time to “Empower” your plate with nature’s SECRET! Take charge of what you eat and how it affects your body! Think about how you feel when you eat healthy, delicious food versus when you “splurge” and eat not-so-healthy foods. During these months of ... Views: 1736
How long has it been since you’ve had a visit from your Aunties? Antioxidants, that is?
These are super substances that help protect cells from the damage caused by unstable molecules known as free radicals. Antioxidants interact with and stabilize these free radicals to prevent some of ... Views: 1852