Category: Foods



Cayenne benefits
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Cayenne benefits

It is commonly known that cayenne will add a fiery spice to any dish, but what is probably a secret are the amazing health benefits it can bring. Cayenne can increase the supply of blood, remove toxins, help in digestion, speed up your metabolism, and help relieve the common cold, work against shingles, arthritis, and [...]


Careful what you eat – Mad Cow Disease Confirmed In California Dairy Cow
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Careful what you eat – Mad Cow Disease Confirmed In California Dairy Cow

The USDA has confirmed that a case of mad cow disease was found in a California dairy cow. It is the fourth case of mad cow, or bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), found in U.S. cattle since the first in December 2003. Los Angeles-based Baker Commodities confirmed that the cow was discovered in a Hanford, Calif. [...]


Apples benefits
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Apples benefits

Does eating an apple a day really keep the doctor away? It actually might: Apples are low in calories and rich in nutrients and fiber.   Apples come in many varieties, so you can easily choose flavors and textures to suit your taste or cooking needs. The traditional, deep-hued Red Delicious apple is a perennial [...]


Bananas benefits
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Bananas benefits

Bananas are one of the most popular and least expensive fruits to add to your diet. As such, they’re an economical way to help meet your daily fruit and vegetable requirements.   More than just a naturally sweet snack and versatile ingredient, the banana is also a superfood — thanks to its nutrients, phytochemicals, and [...]


The ultimate food: sprouting seeds
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The ultimate food: sprouting seeds

A sprout possesses all of the energy, vitamins and nutrients and power that enables it to be transformed from a small seed into a strong plant. At this stage its nutritional value is at its highest for instance, sprouted seeds can contain 400% more protein than lettuce and over 3900% more beta-carotine.   Also, due [...]


The health benefits of soy
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The health benefits of soy

It is often taken as a given fact that soy is beneficial to our health, and that it is certainly a healthier alternative to dairy products and meat. However, it is rare that anyone actually either asks or informs us of what soy is or why we should consume it.   Soy – Where does [...]


Cleansing and detox recipes
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Cleansing and detox recipes

The aim of the recipes below is to give your body an abundance of nutrients in a way that it will find easy and effortless to digest and utilise. Alkalising Raw Soup This is definitely a highly energising soup and is a big favourite while on a cleanse or detox. Contains avocado which is high [...]


Woman’s Coca-Cola ‘habit’ May Have Resulted in Death
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Woman’s Coca-Cola ‘habit’ May Have Resulted in Death

The Associated Press has reported that a twenty-eight year old woman is dead after participating in a radio station’s water-drinking contest. Jennifer Strange was attempting to win a Nintendo Wii video game system in KDND 107.9′s contest called “Hold Your Wee for a Wii.” Participants of the Sacramento radio station’s contest were required to drink [...]


Fatty acids
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Fatty acids

Trans fatty acids, better known as “trans fats” have emerged as the food industry’s newest bad boy recruit. Trans fats are formed during a process called hydrogenation, which converts a relatively healthy, unsaturated liquid fat, something like corn oil or soybean oil, into a solid one. One of the main reasons for doing this is [...]


Prepare, commit and decide
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Prepare, commit and decide

Commit. If your weight and healthy eating goals are important to you, then they must be given some priority in your life. Are you willing to do what it takes to make them happen? Like any challenge, changing your eating habits will take time, attention and commitment. If managing your weight is a sincere goal, [...]


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