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Feeding Your Brain 2 November
The importance of nutrition on brain function
Our society has become very dependent upon seeking a prescription for everything that ails us. We often find it difficult to make the connection between the food we eat and its effect on our physical and mental health but the truth is, we really are what we eat.
One area where we seem to rush to the doctor for a quick-fix pill is when we are suffering from depression, anxiety, or other mood-related disorders. Sometimes we [...]
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Should You Eat Eggs? 14 October
Of all the misinformation existing in the field of nutrition, the belief that eggs are to be avoided at all costs may be one of the most widespread. Eggs are continually being disparaged for containing saturated fat and cholesterol whose consumption is a leading factor in raising cholesterol levels and contributing to the incidence of heart attacks and strokes. In truth, eggs contain a wealth of nutrients, are a source of complete protein, and can be prepared in a variety of ways.
Let’s address some [...]
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Lesser of the Evils 7 October
The best choices in fast food
No matter how diligent you are at sticking to your diet, there will be times when you find yourself sitting down to a meal at a fast food restaurant. If it happens, it’s best to know how to deal with it and move on, than to completely sabotage your diet and beat yourself up afterwards. The Manual for a Healthy Body and Happy Mind contains plenty of tips for healthy dining-out, and we know that completely eliminating fast food from your diet is almost [...]
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Diabetes Diet Tips 5 October
Managing your blood sugar with diet
Whether you’ve got Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes, your nutritional concerns are the same: regulating your blood sugar level. If you have Type 2 Diabetes, your doctor may also have suggested that you lose weight. If you follow a nutritionally balanced diet, as advocated in The Manual for a Healthy Body and Happy Mind, you can maintain a healthy weight and regulate your blood sugar levels.
It used to be that diabetics were told to restrict their total intake [...]
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Coconut Oil: Friend or Foe? 30 September
Seeking the truth about coconut oil
As stressed in the Healthy Way Diet Manual, saturated fats are to be substituted with heart-healthy fats whenever possible, because saturated fats have been proven to contribute to so many health-related illnesses, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer. So what should we think about recent reports that say coconut oil, a plant-source of saturated fat, might actually be good for us? Well, let’s take a look at the controversy. Saturated f[...]
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Healthy Substitutions 18 September
Increase the nutrient value of your recipes
The Manual for a Healthy Body and Happy Mind stresses the importance of nutrient dense foods and heart-healthy fats. It’s not difficult to maintain a nutritious diet, and the benefits on your health are innumerable, but what to do if you’ve got some recipes that you know aren’t healthy but are part of some of your favorite meals? We’re here to tell you that you don’t have to relegate those recipes to the trash bin; all they require is a r[...]
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Wonder Foods 17 August
Explore the many alternative uses of food products
Food- it’s not just for eating anymore! The Manual for a Healthy Body and Happy Mind provides plenty of information about the health benefits of eating certain foods, but did you know that many foods provide benefits outside of ingesting them as part of your meal? Everything from muscle aches to acne can be relieved using ingredients that you may already have in your kitchen. Next time you find yourself seeking a medicinal cure for wh[...]
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The Raw Food Diet 10 August
Is it feasible?
The raw food diet received a lot of attention after the release of an excellent documentary entitled, Raw for 30 Days, which chronicles the benefits of a raw food diet on a group of people suffering from diabetes. The documentary was inspiring, but how feasible is a raw food diet to maintain on a daily basis? It depends on your level of discipline. Typically, a raw-foodist obtains 75% to 100% of their caloric intake from raw foods, or foods that have never been heated over 116° Fa[...]
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Fermented Foods 4 July
It sounds so bad; can it be that good?
Fermented foods are foods that are made or preserved by bacterial action that helps retain the nutritional value of the food and prevents spoiling. Fermented foods are also revered for a number of health benefits that include aiding our digestive process (and hence, increasing nutrient absorption) and restoring good bacteria to our intestinal tract. Fermented foods have been around since ancient times (think winemaking), and these foods were [...]
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Food Jags – What they are and how to handle them 1 June
Is your child on one, and should you be worried?
There’s a common issue that many parents with a toddler will experience, and from a nutritional point of view, it can be alarming. It’s called a food “jag” and you know your child is on one when he/she will only eat one or two foods and refuses all others. Or he might want the same thing for lunch every day and will only eat it if it’s prepared a certain way, or maybe it has to be a specific brand, or it has to be cut into certain sized [...]
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