Fish oil is a unique and rich source of the long-chain omega-3 fatty acids EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). A small structural difference distinguishes these from the omega-6 fatty acids found in plant-derived oils. EPA and DHA can play a valuable treatment role. A number of studies show that a diet rich in [...]
Is Gluten Free a fad or a real issue? We hear it all the time and now we see it in grocery stores. Gluten Free! And, sometimes it's on packages that have never been or never will contain gluten, like vegetables, meat and water. But for those who have been diagnosed as having Celiac, or [...]
A detox is a bit like an oil change for your car. It can help to eliminating toxins from the body and help to enhance weight loss and optimum health. Recipe: 1. 150 g mixed leafy greens (cos, butter lettuce, iceberg,rocket, spinach, micro greens etc) 2. 1/2 avocado 3. sprinkle of pumpkin seeds 4. sprinkle [...]
Do you know the category of the best-selling, most self-prescribed health product in America? Not weight-loss products. Laxatives.Each year, Americans spend more than 700 million on laxatives. A recent study showed that the United States has the highest rate of laxative use compared to several developed countries.To put it plainly, Americans are constipated. Many people [...]
Here are some tips that can help you move from a sedentary lifestyle two more active one. To begin, just move of more. Becoming an active person can involve thousands of tiny little choices you make throughout your day to move around. See if these ideas can spark other ideas. 1. Start taking the stairs [...]
It is not difficult to understand that the easiest and best way to beat cancer in your own body is through prevention. This offensive strategy against disease requires a lifestyle that should be pursued by everyone living in today's environment. If you have had cancer or are in remission, if you have cancer now or [...]
Refined sugar, refined flour and processed oils are the clearest examples of manufactured foods. They are the core products of the food industry. They cost almost nothing to produce, they have a long shelf life and, because they are indispensable ingredients in all processed foods, their demand and profitability are scandalous. In fact, the crowning [...]
Five or more servings of fruits and vegetables daily will help you prevent cancer. A serving equals 1/2 cup of fruit or vegetables, a cup of raw leafy vegetables, a medium-sized piece of raw fruit, or 170 g of fruit or vegetable juice. It is best to eat the fruits and vegetables raw. Cooking destroys [...]
RED WINE is an important component in Mediterranean dietary traditions. Its considered the explanation of the French paradox that coronary heart disease in France is the lowest among industrial countries, despite the high incidence of risk factors such as smoking, a high-fat diet and the lack of exercise of its citizens. Longevity among the French [...]
by Dr. Francisco Contreras Can a person’s diet accelerate aging? The answer is absolutely yes. Your body functions by depending upon a steady supply of nutrient proteins and other substances needed to keep you going. Although some of the elements are produced internally, most of them are obtained from the food you eat. In [...]
