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Nature and Us

“We give ourselves altogether too much credit in our dealings with other species.” –Michael Pollan Nature does miraculous things. Have you ever considered that certain fruits only come about at certain times of the year–and that those times happen to be the time they’re needed (by humans) most? There are other things too, like, the …

Superfood

Borecole, commonly referred to as kale, is a thick leafy vegetable closely resembling cabbage, and is from the Brassica family. Kale is an extremely nutritious food enriched with powerful antioxidant qualities. Kale is considered to be an anti-inflammatory, however not strong enough to be used to cure headaches. Some of the things that make kale …

Vegetarian Diets

Most people believe that if they switch to a vegetarian diet, they will lose weight. A vegetarian diet is not a weight-loss program but more of a lifestyle. Many people follow this kind of diet for cultural, religious, or ethical reasons. Some choose to eliminate or reduce meat, poultry, seafood, and other animal products to …

Exercise Intensity

When you work out, how do you know if you overdoing it or under doing it? Exercising at the correct intensity can help you get the most out of your physical activity. When you are doing aerobic activity, such as walking or biking, exercise intensity correlates with how hard the activity feels to you. It …

Good Carbs vs Bad Carbs

Have you always wondered what’s the difference between white bread and whole grain bread? Or, the difference between French fries and side salad with spinach, tomatoes, and carrots? All these foods are carbohydrates, but how do you know which ones are the good ones? Carbohydrates have had a reputation of being bad and being the …

Food Health Benefits

Sugar Intake

Most people do not consider how much sugar they are consuming each day. Sugar hides in the oddest places. It can be found in your ketchup and your spice mix. It is also in your bread and your peanut butter. Sugar tastes good and can work as a preservative so it is added to a …

Gluten Problems

More and more we are hearing about those who are gluten intolerant. Unfortunately many of these people are self-diagnosed. The hype about carbohydrates has spurned a new diet string that can lead to more expensive foods. Often times people diagnose themselves for attention and to be different. But those who are gluten intolerant do not …

Body Cleansing

One of the newest fads is the body cleanse. Different kinds of body cleanses are available from the Cleanse itself to colon cleansers. The question is whether or not the body really needs these cleanses to actually function properly. Dieticians often do not recommend colon cleanses specifically for certain reasons. Colon cleansing can be dangerous …

Why Exercise?

Exercise and diet are commonly used in the same sentence in relation to both health and weight loss. Exercise cannot accomplish weight loss by itself and neither can just dieting. Exercise can come in various forms and also depends on the likes of the individual. For some people running is enough, while others prefer basketball. …