This broad category of beans includes Black beans Black-eyed beans Chickpeas or garbanzos Fava beans Kidney beans Lentils Lima beans Split peas Plus several other fresh and other dried beans. A regular intake of beans reduces bad cholesterol, and helps regulate blood sugar. They help beneficially with Bowel problems. Importantly, with regards to high […]
Some startling numbers of mineral soil depletion are below. As long ago as the important soil report from the Earth Summit in 1992 provided the results in the table below Percentage of Mineral Depletion from Soil during the Past 75 to 85 years North America 85% * South America 76% Asia 76% Africa 74% […]
Drinking apple juice could help prevent Alzheimer’s disease, studies indicates. Research has found that consuming two glasses of apple juice a day could delay the onset of the brain disorder, which affects more than 400,000 people in the UK. Scientists made the discovery through laboratory tests on mice, which showed that those fed apple juice performed […]
Water is a key factor in maintaining the energy and efficiency of the human organism. Its place in nutritional science is shamefully underdeveloped, particularly in the English-speaking world. Most of us try to keep hydrated, but with the recent news about all the chemicals in bottled water, what is the best approach? Drinking water should […]
INGREDIENTS: 1 small head of cabbage, thinly sliced (About 10 cups) 35g chopped scallions 2 grated carrots 1 clove of garlic, minced 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar 122g of plain fat free Greek yogurt 2 tsp Dijon mustard Salt and pepper to taste DIRECTIONS: In a large bowl combine cabbage, scallions, and carrots. In a separate smaller […]
Introduction and a little history Spinach is said to come from Persia. It would first have been cultivated regularly when the Graeco-Roman civilisation was in power. It was introduced to Spain in 1100, and then in the 14th century across Europe, but not until 500 years ago was it introduced to England and France. It […]
Calcium is one of the most important minerals in the human body and is a main component of bones and teeth. It is a mineral found in many foods and getting enough of this nutrient is vitally important because the human body cannot make it. Even a fully grown adult will still require an adequate […]
It seems that fungal infections are becoming more and more common today than ever before and those of an older generation are more likely to have a compromised immune system, which can result in fungal infections. The widespread use of antibiotics, sugary foods, the birth control pill and stress can all be contributory factors that […]
Acne is a skin ailment that can cause sufferers significant distress, often damaging self confidence at a delicate time in their lives. It generally begins to manifest during adolescence and is caused by over activity of the sebaceous glands. The sebum produced by the glands cannot escape because the hair follicles become blocked by keratin. […]
Fruits and vegetables are generally accepted to offer important nutritional benefits. But did you know that eating them can impact on our happiness as well as physical health? They can lift our mood, increase energy levels and help us enjoy life to the full. In contrast, many processed foods can have the opposite effect. The […]
