Saturday, March 13, 2010

What are the Healthiest Foods on Earth?

July 17, 2009 by Jo  
Filed under Health, Nutrition

Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., CNS, recently, wrote an interesting article for Forbes magazine concerning the healthiest foods on earth. Here is his article:
The Healthiest Foods On Earth
What is the best diet for human beings?
Vegetarian? Vegan? High-protein? Low-fat? Dairy-Free?
Hold on to your shopping carts: There is no perfect diet for human beings. At least not one that’s [...]

Antioxidants – Do They Really Work?

March 13, 2009 by Jo  
Filed under Health, Nutrition

There’s been a lot of excitement about antioxidants – nutrients that protect the body from all sorts of damage, including heart disease, cancer, and Alzheimer’s disease. Vitamins C and E, beta-carotene (vitamin A), and the mineral selenium are well-researched antioxidants.

Early studies showed that people who ate lots of fruits and vegetables – foods rich in [...]