When I ask people if they use salt, they frequently tell me, “No, I eat a low-salt diet for health reasons.” In fact, it is not salt that is bad for us, it is the type of salt we eat. The word “electrolyte” is a chemical term for salt. We need electrolytes to be healthy. […]
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Jan
Jan
Here are Nancy Addison’s top ways to get healthier, lose weight, and stay off the fad diet roller coaster. She gives sound advice and cuts through the misinformation about true healthy eating.
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Nov
Nov
Carbohydrates have a reputation for being unhealthy. However, it is only the type of carbohydrate that is unhealthy. Carbohydrates are actually the body’s preferred fuel. Unrefined carbohydrates like whole, sprouted: legumes, lentils, seeds (examples: quinoa, sesame, pumpkin), grains (example: rice, teff), and vegetables (example: potato), are dense in nutrients and fiber, and they can give […]
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Oct
Oct
Salt is so controversial these days and I hear people say regularly, that they don’t use salt. Salt is seen by many organizations, such as the American Heart Association, as an unhealthy substance. What I’m going to expand on in this article, is why it’s controverial and also which ones are actually beneficial for your […]
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Apr
Apr
What is raw and living food? Raw and living foods are foods that have not been heated over 105–118°F. It’s basically eating food in its whole real form, without damaging the true nature and nutrition of the food. The enzymes in the food retain much higher nutrient levels in this form. We need enzymes for […]