|
|||
Calorie Restriction (CR) diet has been given much public attention lately, but for the wrong reasons. It is not the weight loss diet – it is a lifestyle, adopted by many for longevity and better health in aging. It has been researched for decades as an anti-aging therapy, and it has been practiced . . . → Read More: Some Thoughts On Calorie Restriction Diet. In the previous post I wrote about energy production and clearly, we need glucose to function. All of our cells use glucose for energy. However, even slightly elevated glucose levels can result in deadly implications. Sugar damages cells and excess glucose is one of the most ageing factors, which is responsible for diabetes . . . → Read More: The Implications Of Elevated Glucose Levels. Nutrients are our fuel and an essential part of energy production. Lack of certain nutrients can result in tiredness, exhaustion and lethargy. In our modern hectic lifestyles, food is often grabbed on the run, with preference for convenience rather than nutrition. Lack of nutritional education pays its toll too. People tend to recycle . . . → Read More: Nutrients For Energy. Raw, organic coconut oil or butter is very healthy, despite being a saturated fat. Unlike vegetable oils, coconut oil is one of the safest and healthiest cooking oils as it remains stable at high temperatures and does not create toxic trans-fats when heated. Unlike other fats, it doesn’t raise cholesterol levels, contains less . . . → Read More: Health Benefits Of Coconuts. Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has been used traditionally for many health and beauty purposes. There are many forms of ACV available in pills, capsules and liquid form, but in order to get the best results, it is recommended to take unfiltered ACV "mother" and unpasteurised, naturally fermented raw apple cider vinegar with . . . → Read More: Health Benefits Of Raw Apple Cider Vinegar. Many people find it difficult to change their eating habits, especially when there is a need to follow some of the exclusion diets to improve their health. The good news is that typical exclusion diet would last for one to three months. If there is no improvement in a certain condition after three . . . → Read More: Transition To Dairy, Wheat And Gluten Free Diet. Aronia Melanocarpa bushes, also commonly known as “chokeberry”, are often used as a hedge around the house, but its berries contain large amounts of most powerful antioxidants known. These impressive black berries obtain their properties from nature to protect itself against harsh conditions. Native to northern USA and Canada, it was brought to . . . → Read More: Aronia Berries – Not Just A Shrubbery Vegetarians and vegans might not like this, but fish oils are arguably of much higher bioavailability to us than vegetarian sources of essential Omega oils. It doesn’t necessary mean that vegetarians are deficient in Omega 3 fats, but they certainly need to take much more of flax oil (one of the richest sources . . . → Read More: Fish Oil: Benefits and Concerns Flax Seed Oil is a rich plant source of essential Omega 3 fatty acid and it is a must have food supplement for vegetarians and vegans. Fatty Acids (FA) are found in cell membranes of every single cell in the body and produce hormone-like substances. These substances play part in energy metabolism, heart and arterial . . . → Read More: Benefits Of Flax Seed Oil |
|||
|
Copyright © 2013 Of Health And Beauty - All Rights Reserved Disclaimer Powered by WordPress & Atahualpa |
|||
