In order to understand proteolytic enzymes, it’s important to have a basic understanding of enzymes in the body. Enzymes are proteins that facilitate chemical reactions in living organisms. In fact, they are required for every single chemical action that takes place in your body. All of your tissues, muscles, bones, organs and cells are run [...]
What is Gout?
Gout is a common type of arthritis caused by an increased concentration of uric acid (the final breakdown product of purine-one of the units of DNA and RNA) in biological fluids. In gout, uric acid crystals are deposited in joints, tendons, kidneys, and other tissues, where they cause considerable inflammation and damage. Gout [...]
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Let me say that my husband LOVES to eat this pasta. It isn’t gritty like a lot of wheat style pastas are.
Here is the nutritional information about it. It can be found it many food stores.
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Superfood No. 10: Yogurt and Kefir
What Are Probiotics and What Do They Do?
Early in the 20th century, research by Nobel Prize-winning biologist Dr. Elie Metchnikoff led him to propose the “intoxication theory” of disease. Metchnikoff believed that aging was accelerated by toxins secreted by unfriendly bacteria that putrefy and ferment food in the intestines. He [...]
Superfood No. 2: The Allium Family
Onions, Garlic, Chives, Leeks, Shallots and Scallions
If açaí is the most exotic food on this list, the Allium family of foods is perhaps the most humble. Garlic, onions, leeks and chives contain flavonoids that stimulate the production of glutathione (the tripeptide that is the liver’s most potent antioxidant). Glutathione enhances [...]
Superfood No. 1: Açaí
Nature’s Energy Fruit
It may seem odd to start this list of superfoods with one you’ve likely never even heard of. But studies have shown that this little berry is one of the most nutritious and powerful foods in the world! Açaí (ah-sigh-ee) is the high-energy berry of a special Amazon palm tree. [...]
Pumpkin-Chia Seed Muffins
Adapted from Mom-A-Licious by Domenica Catelli
From Dr. Oz Reveals the Ultimate Checklist for Great Aging
If you are trying to increase the fiber in your diet, you might want to consider steadily building up your intake rather than quickly ramping it up—otherwise, you could find yourself running for the bathroom.
“You can’t go from the [...]
Healing With Foods Food is the source of nutrition and energy to support the health of our body. Although not always considered an important part of many of the common diseases we see in our society today this section of our website helps you to understand how incorporating the World’s Healthiest Foods [...]
www.whfoods.org also has a section on cooking health and I know many of our new year resolutions are about losing weight, eating health so I thought this was a timely article to write about.
The site as videos, recipes and tips on cooking and eating health.
Know Which Foods Are Right For You in 5 Minutes
The [...]
A wonderful reflexologist and massage therapist Rachel sent me an email that promoted Ginger to add in health and healing.
Gastrointestinal Relief
Safe and Effective Relief of Nausea and Vomiting During Pregnancy
Anti-Inflammatory Effects
Protection against Colorectal Cancer
Ginger Induces Cell Death in Ovarian Cancer Cells
Immune Boosting Action
The article came from this website http://whfoods.org/ that has a lot of wonderful [...]
