The Pew Charitable Trusts shares an infographic on the alarmingly record-high number of antibiotics used in meat and poultry production. According to the article, “the same antibiotics used to treat sick people are also given to healthy animals — in much greater numbers — to make them grow faster and to compensate for overcrowded and… [Continue Reading]
How to Get Children Excited About Eating Healthy
November 26, 2012 By
Getting children excited about healthy eating can be one of the hardest challenges for parents. Some children, no matter how hard you try, just don’t have a liking for food and turn their noses up at even the freshest fruits and vegetables. Before you start introducing different cuisines, there are some tricks to get your… [Continue Reading]
Is drinking alkaline water really good for you?
October 23, 2012 By
So the stomach is acidic right? so you drink alkaline what is going to happen to it? If optimal ph range for water to consume is between 6.5 to 7.5 let have a look at some opinions; http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/09/11/alkaline-water-interview.aspx Mercola says; “So I believe it’s best to be VERY careful when it comes to something as… [Continue Reading]
Who Discovered Echinacea
October 15, 2012 By
Herbs have been used for centuries to cure ailments and to give the common man a way to feel better. They are relatively inexpensive and some can even be grown in the kitchen planters or a backyard garden. By having these herbs readily available to you and your family, you can give them a natural… [Continue Reading]
The Healthful Benefits of Polyphenols
February 25, 2012 By
If you hope to remain healthy for a long time and you want to avoid cancer and heart disease and many other ailments, you need to start thinking about what you are putting into your body. The foods you eat have a drastic effect on the condition of your body and your mood.
Best Alternatives to Foods with Refined Flours
August 29, 2011 By
When you’re eating outside your home, it’s really hard to avoid flour-based foods. Whether at restaurants or even at the homes of friends and family, breakfasts tend to be bread-based, lunches often include bread, buns or tortillas, and for dinner there’s white flour pasta, pizza, or bread rolls. And the flours that make up these… [Continue Reading]
Eggs are they good for you?
July 25, 2010 By
Hell yes is what i want to say, eggs are one of the most nutrient rich foods available, they are packed with proteins, nutrients and antioxidants. Research is showing that there is no relationship between moderate egg consumption and increased cardiac risk. A recent research paper on this topic can be found here; http://www.nutritionj.com/content/9/1/28 To… [Continue Reading]
The top 5 supplements to take for optimal health
February 7, 2010 By
Based on our personal experience plus on recommendations of various herbalists, here is our top 5 supplements to take every day. Noting of course that everyone is different and has their own special ‘requirements’ you should always consult a health practitioner before undertaking any dietary changes. For example it is recommended not take more then… [Continue Reading]
100% Raw Food or Not?
June 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Read a great article on the journey to eating 100% raw food diet over on Raw Pleasure, check it out, for a fun read on the topic; http://www.raw-pleasure.com.au/Articles/to-be-or-not-to-be-100-raw Getting from a mainly cooked diet to a 100% raw diet is a big leap and will take time, big questions remain as to how good this… [Continue Reading]