The USDA recently revealed that Americans get plenty
of protein and carbohydrates, but often fall short on key nutrients such as magnesium, potassium and vitamins C and
E.
You have landed on this page so you are
probably concerned about your health or the health of your children and family. You are also concerned
about healthy eating. It is a fact that what we eat can affect our health. Your health begins with what
you put into your body. The old Saying "Garbage in, Garbage out" holds true for our bodies as well. On this site you will find a community of people just like you. We can share
information and tips with each other on health and nutrition. In the Forums section you can ask a question and someone with an answer, can respond to you.
Please send us your articles or articles you find so that all can benefit
from the information.
I recommend everyone interested
in their health go and see the Food inc Movie. We can never know how much of the Food Inc. movie is truth but it
certainly gives us allot to think about when we put food in our mouths. See the trailer here
Food inc
movie
"Americans spend 23 billion dollars a year on Vitamins and Supplements." Are they
getting any real benefit? (National
institute of health 2006)
We know we are not eating well, which is why we are consuming so many vitamins
and supplements. The fact is that most of these vitamins are passing right through our
bodies. F ruits and vegetables
contain an unparalleled array of nutritional elements that offer numerous health benefits for our bodies. And, the
thousands of nutrients found in fruits and vegetables work together in ways that science is just beginning to
explore. It is not to late to start eating healthy now. The human body
can repair its self. So complex but so efficient. New skin, new hair, new stomach wall, new blood cells, and
chemical balance are all normal wonderful functions of our bodies. If we give our bodies the necessary materials
the body can use them to repair any damage that may have already occurred or is occurring.
"Our Health depends on our nutrients. The more fruits and vegetables you eat the less likely you
are to have a heart attack"( Dr. Richard Dubois president of the medical association,
Atlanta)
The message is clear: we need more of the healthful whole food
nutrition of fruits and vegetables in our diets, every day. It's the one thing everyone agrees we can do to improve
our health and reduce our risk of chronic diseases, such as heart disease, stroke, and cancer.
Food is not just for calories and energy. Food is for prevention. The scientific
literature has told us for a long, long time that fruits and vegetables are the most important fuel we can
put in our bodies to make a difference in terms of prevention and health.
How Do I Start Eating Healthy?
That is the question. You must first realize that eating healthy will make you
feel better, look better, and you will be healthier. You must understand and believe this. I am a cancer
survivor who has determined that given this second chance at life, I am going to do what I can to be
healthier. Hopefully you don't need cancer to convince yourself you need to live and eat healthier. How do you feel
when you overeat? Discomfort and pain? There is your proof that eating affects the way you feel. There are
three ways poison can get into your body. 1. what you put in your mouth.
2. what you breathe.
3. what you absorb through your skin.
What you eat is an every day decision. If you can just become aware of the things that are no good for you to eat
then you can instantly change for the better by not eating them. I recently discovered that my 6 year old son is
allergic to milk. He has had a chronic cough which was caused by milk. I have taken all dairy products out of his
diet and within a few days he was cured. I encourage you to look around this web site, read the articles, comment in the forums, and email us with new articles.
Please share with us your story so that we can all learn from each other. There is so much information out there
about what is good to eat and what is not. It can be contradictory and confusing. Let us find the truth and live
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Do you know about Carbohydrates? Carbohydrates can be broken down into two main categories; simple and complex. Sodas,
candy and even fruits contain simple sugars while whole grains, fruits and cereals contain complex carbs.
The main difference between the two groups are their chemical structures. Simple sugars are made up of a
few sugar molecules while complex carbs are made up of hundreds and even thousands of these molecules
put more...
Do you know about Fats? There are three main types of fat. They are
saturated, unsaturated and trans fats. Saturated fats come mainly from animal sources such as meat and
dairy. At room temperature, saturated fats are solid. Unsaturated fats come mainly from plant sources
such as olives and nuts and contain no cholesterol. They are liquid (oil) at room temperature.
Unsaturated fats are broken down further in monounsaturated (one double bond) and polyunsaturated More ...
Do you know about Proteins? Proteins are made of amino acids that
are folded together. There are essential amino acids - those that our body cannot make, and non essential
amino acids - those that our body can make. Proteins that are made up of all the essential amino acids
are said to be complete while those that lack in one or more essential amino acid are incomplete.
Complete proteins come from sources such as meat, eggs, cheese, dairy and soy. Incomplete proteins come
mainly from vegetable more..
Is the Sun
Bad For You? Do you shun the sun? People
who wear sunscreen, live in northern climates or have darker skin may not receive optimal levels of
vitamin D, which is made following exposure to sunlight. Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium and may
also promote ovarian, breast, prostate, heart and colon health. Reider suggests 1,000 IU of vitamin D
daily for people who spend most of their time indoors and those who don't synthesize vitamin D easily,
such as darker- skinned individuals and the elderly. Vitamin D food sources include milk and fatty types
of fish More..
Do You Know About Omega 3 Fish
oils? Omega 3 fish oils are a substance that can be found in the bodies of
fish. However, eating fresh fish is no longer recommended. The mercury levels that are prevalent in almost all
fresh fish these days can be very detrimental to your health. However, companies have manufactured fish oil
that is mercury free by processing the oils that naturally occur in the fish. Mahi is a great source fish. Omega 3 is a type of fat that is essential for
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