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Red Meat Myths

Red meat is often wrongfully portrayed as being unhealthy. Even chicken has been getting attacked by some in the media as being environmentally unhealthy. Vegan, fish and other non-meat diets have been proposed as healthier alternatives. The result of this onslaught of negative meat messages has influenced many persons including moms and dads to drastically cut back on their meat and poultry purchases. Though perceptions may be seen as reality, yet truth triumphs over fallacies. Parents and other consumers want what is best for their health and their families. They are also aware that a lot of false information is out there and as such are open to scientific facts that can correct their misconceptions. Below are the facts: (a)     The Truth About Meat 1.     “ You would need to eat a massive amount of spinach to equal the iron content in steak”, says Christopher Golden, an ecologist and epidemiologist at Harvard University in Cambridge Massachusetts (A...

IMPORTANCE OF POLYPHENOLS- Found in Fruits and Vegetables

There is a super-food we all should include in our diet. Our ancestors stayed healthy by living on berries and roots which were a huge part of their diet. Most berries contain polyphenols which help our bodies stay healthy in so many ways. They aid digestion and metabolism, keeping arteries clean, supply energy and improve immunity by providing anti-oxidants. Other food substances that are high in polyphenols are dark chocolates, red wine, red cherries, onions, apples, oranges, teas and coffee. However, they are most beneficial to your health if you can eat them without artificial sugar. There are many varieties of polyphenols needed by our body, so just eating only one source of it won’t harness its full potential. Special Consideration on Polyphenols include: ·          Polyphenols are powerful metabolic-enhancing nutrients ·          They help boost energy and keep you healthy; e.g. grape seed e...

Natural Ways to Prevent Cold and Flu

1. The number one way to get the cold or flu is through direct contact. If you know some one who is sick it is wise to avoid direct contact them such as touching or kissing them. 2. Cover you your coughs and sneezes with a tissue and then throw it in the trash immediately. If you don't have a tissue handy cough or sneeze into the inside of your elbow and whatever you do - do not sneeze or cough into your hands. The germs cling to your hands like a magnet. 3. Wash your hand often and regularly for at least 15 seconds with mild soap and water. Don't touch your mucous membranes such as your eyes, nose, and mouth after touching people or objects that many others have contact with. According to the CDC washing your hands if the best way to prevent sickness and spreading disease. 4. Avoid stress as much as possible because it wears our body down and negatively affects our immune system. When our immune system is weaken it opens up our body to be attacked by germs, viruses an...

How to Protect Your Liver & Live Healthy

Having a healthy and properly functioning liver is one of the keys to sound health. This is because the liver performs a major function of removing toxins from the body. We all consume processed foods in one way or the other, coupled with environmental pollution we are exposed to on daily basis. We intake preservatives and additives, which are produced synthetically and so have adverse effects on human health. For the liver to properly perform its detoxifying functions, it has to be in good, healthy condition. Without the liver, the body Will not be able to absorb essential nutrients necessary for healthy growth, from food. In order to flush toxins out of your body and detox your liver, ensure these six food substances are included in your diet: 1. Garlic: This contains selenium, a mineral that has a great antioxidant property that detoxifies the liver. It also contains vitamin B6 which acts as an antiinflammatory substance in the liver. Arginine, an amino acid in garlic helps in...

Health is Wealth

Health is a state of total well being of the body; it encompasses the physical, spiritual, mental/psychological and social fitness of the entire being. The expression "health is wealth"  is  very true and real in every area of human life. This is because without it, one would lack the strength and vitality to work and think properly, to generate wealth. Hence, the issue of health should be the number one priority in everyone's life. It is the general condition of a person in all aspects and the level of all-round functionality of their systems. The health status of a person is influenced by factors such as food, drinks, relaxation, exercise, personal hygiene, environmental hygiene, etc. Money is important; no doubt about that. But money without soundness of health is akin to poverty. A man may spend all that he has seeking and searching for sound health, until he empties all his belongings, but one who is hale and healthy, though financially poor, can break the jinx o...