Some of the food sources of fatty acids are fish and shellfish, flaxseed (linseed), soya oil, canola (rapeseed) oil, hemp oil, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, leafy vegetables, and walnuts.
Essential fatty acids play a part in many metabolic processes, and there is evidence to suggest that low levels of essential fatty acids, or [...]
Read How I Lost 45 Pounds with two simple steps
Losing weight is basically expending more calories than you eat. So eat less food. It may not be as bad as you think. Eat less processed and fried foods. Read on, dear reader, seeker of healthy weight.
Eat less trans fats. Trans fats are noted [...]
Dating back more than 4,000 years, Chinese green tea diet has been long revered as a tasty drink that can ward off diseases and improve one’s well-being. There are only a few herbs that can surpass its impressive history.
Since its first recorded use during the time of Emperor Shen Nung, the link between Chinese green [...]
Green Tea has had more zealous acceptance than nearly any other food product in the past twenty years. There are claims that substances contained in green tea inhibit cancer cells, improve cholesterol, reduce the appetite and strengthen the immune system. Not since the Vitamin C rage has another food product been treated as a must [...]
Back in 1992 the food pyramid was introduced and then in 2005 it was updated. This became the bench mark that was to be followed and advised for nutritional health. Maybe the intentions were good but both pyramids are greatly flawed and misconceptions were formed. The 1992 pyramid encouraged low fat and high carbohydrates. To [...]
Tip 1: Eat at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day
Fruits and vegetables are packed with beneficial fibers, vitamins and antioxidants. They fill up your stomach fast so you feel full earlier. They are also low in calories and help to keep your calorie count low. Also, there are certain things that you [...]
If you are overweight, you are not alone. In 2007, 2 out of 3 Americans are overweight or obese. As a society, we are becoming increasingly mindful that decreased activity coupled with increased caloric intake and poor nutrition slowly but inevitably overwhelm our bodies’ ability to maintain a healthy weight.Being overweight or obese puts you [...]
There are many natural remedies and foods available to help us cure and prevent disease. Nearly every disease or illness can be cured and/or prevented using natural methods without side effects as opposed to drugs, which are much less effective and come with dangerous side effects. A diet of foods that are as close to [...]
The action of testosterone can be in ways both beneficial and detrimental to the body. On the plus side, this hormone has a direct impact on the growth of muscle tissues, the production of red blood cells and overall well being of the organism. But it may also negatively effect the production of skin oils, [...]
Do you have the signs of being Insulin Resistant? Are you pre-diabetic?
Do you have heart disease, high blood pressure or high cholesterol levels?
Are you gaining weight around your middle even though you’re dieting?
Are you depressed or chronically tired?
Do you have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome?
Do you have non-viral Chronic Fatigue [...]