Entries by Antonia
A science enthusiast with a keen interest in health nutrition, Antonia has been intensely researching various dieting routines for several years now, weighing their highs and their lows, to bring readers the most interesting info and news in the field. While she is very excited about a high raw diet, she likes to keep a fair and balanced approach towards non-raw methods of food preparation as well. (http://www.rawfoodhealthwatch.com/)
What to eat to be healthy and fit
Today, I felt motivated to make some more subtle changes to my diet. The desire here is to cleanse more and reduce cravings for sugar, and whatever other side benefits come about based on these changes. While I do not… 0 Shares |
How Green Smoothies Are Like a School Bully
Most people remember school bullies well; they were either being tormented by the dreaded person or were witness to the fear they instilled in others. Perhaps they were one themselves. Whatever the circumstance, school bullies were often talked about and… 0 Shares |
Top 5 health benefits of strawberries
Not only do strawberries taste great, but they’re excellent for our health. Clearly, most fresh, organic fruits and vegetables are good for us, but an increasing amount of research is surfacing about strawberries. So, let’s take a closer look at… 0 Shares |
Dill and its benefits, plus lesser-known fun facts about the herb
In our household, we enjoy adding some oomph to our foods. Whether we want a little kick or are inclined to satisfy our sweet tooth, we know there’s always something at the farmer’s market or health store that can do… 0 Shares |
Raw Foods For Pain Relief
Raw foods not only nourish the body from the inside out, but also possess curative properties that help alleviate pain and inflammation. “Diet can be a treatment for pain.” – Dr. James Gruft, board-certified pain specialist Pain is often believed… 0 Shares |
Intestinal health moderated by dietary fiber, indicates potential relief for chronic inflammatory diseases
When gut flora are out of balance, the entire chain of ecology in the body is distorted. Researchers from the University of Illinois have found that this disruption may be partially to blame for the drastic increase in the incidence… 0 Shares |
Health institute backs foray into botanical research
Elderberries have been a cornerstone in the medicine bag of traditional healers for hundreds of years. While over the past ten years, the berry has garnered the attention of gourmet cooks and foodies, with its ability to be grown locally,… 0 Shares |
Chronic vitamin D deficiency contributes to weight gain as people age
In a study published in the Journal of Women’s Health in June 2012, a research team found that an adequate nutrient intake is essential for metabolic functioning. While Vitamin D has been shown to affect the functioning of many systems… 0 Shares |
Chia Bread Recipes
Let’s quickly go through some of the benefits of consuming chia, then I will share a few chia bread recipes that I have tried and enjoy… Chia is said to: have triple the antioxidant levels of blueberries have double the… 0 Shares |
