Plant sterols have been in the news a great deal lately, heralded for their cholesterol-lowering properties. Plant sterols (also called phytosterols), are phytochemicals that naturally occur in plants and work by partially blocking the absorption of “bad” or LDL cholesterol. There are about 44 sterols known to exist in plants. The recommended amount of plant sterols is … [Read more...] about Five Delicious Foods with Plant Sterols
Archives for April 2011
How to Continue Eating Healthy During the Economic Downturn
Have you noticed that your grocery bill has gone up? I know you have, because I have. You are probably thinking that you cannot continue eating the healthier cleaner foods, because those foods cost more, but do not stop eating healthy because of the prices. There are ways you can cut corners while keeping more your money in your pocket. If you are into purchasing all … [Read more...] about How to Continue Eating Healthy During the Economic Downturn
Health Benefits of Flax Seeds
I have developed a habit of adding one tablespoon of ground flax seed to my smoothies, sometimes more. I know flax seeds have good health benefits, but that is all I know. Find out what this little seed can do for you. History of Flax Seeds Flax is one of the oldest known cultivated plants. According to archeological authorities, flax was being cultivated in Babylon around … [Read more...] about Health Benefits of Flax Seeds
Dietary-Caused Illnesses with High Prevalence
"If we could give every individual the right amount of nourishment and exercise, not too little and not too much, we would have found the safest way to health." - Hippocrates. While thumbing through Eat to Live, written by Dr. Joel Fuhrman, I read some information that I had to share with you. One of the main reasons, I am sharing this information with you is because I was … [Read more...] about Dietary-Caused Illnesses with High Prevalence
4 Easy Steps to Switching to a Vegan Diet
This is a guest post, written by Alice Greene from Natural Acne Remedy. A vegan diet is one of the weight loss methods individuals’ use by completely avoiding dairy food products, meat and switching to low-calorie foods, vegetables and fruits. Many consider that a vegan diet is considerably rich in nutritional value, however a proper diet requires substituting the vitamins … [Read more...] about 4 Easy Steps to Switching to a Vegan Diet
The Raw Food Revolution Diet: Feast, Lose Weight, Gain Energy, Feel Younger
Do you want to lose weight and have more energy? If your answer is yes, then you should try The Raw Food Revolution Diet. Today marks day one of my 30 day Raw Food Challenge and the Raw Food Revolution Diet has helped me with my plan. After reading The Raw Food Revolution Diet, I am confident that I will have no problems being 100% raw for the next 30 days. Plus, I have a … [Read more...] about The Raw Food Revolution Diet: Feast, Lose Weight, Gain Energy, Feel Younger