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Healthy Food : An important Key to an Enhanced Life

Posted on July 19, 2015July 30, 2015 by Healthy Food

How to make Food Healthier Peanut butter and jelly, tomato and basil, wine and cheese—some foods were simply made for each other. But did you know that pairing certain fruits, vegetables, and produce together can actually make your meal more nutritious? With the right powerful combo, you won’t just enjoy your meal more, you’ll take in more vitamins and minerals too! Scientists have discovered an easy way to make sure you absorb even more nutrients…

How to cook with fresh and dried Herbs

Posted on May 30, 2015May 30, 2015 by Healthy Food

A cooking guide for using fresh herbs and dried herbs When a recipe calls for an herb like basil or thyme, do you use fresh herbs or dried herbs? Today we’re talking with Susan Bowerman about the differences between fresh herbs and dried herbs. Fresh herbs: – When herbs are very fresh, their flavors and aromas are at their peak. – Fresh herbs are more perishable, you might waste some if you don’t use them….

Simples steps to eat better and improve your diet

Posted on May 29, 2015August 11, 2015 by Healthy Food

A few simple steps can help you eat better and improve your diet overall When your diet isn’t as good as you’d like it to be – and you know you’d like to eat better – it’s sometimes hard to know where to start. There’s so much information floating around about what constitutes a ‘healthy diet’ – but sources may not always agree. Does eating better mean you should go gluten-free? Or vegetarian? Will you…

Understanding Cholesterol to Improve your Health

Posted on May 9, 2015July 31, 2015 by Healthy Food

Understanding Cholesterol to Improve your Health and Lifestyle: With health trends being the way they are, it is important to know the key facts when it comes to certain health topics. One thing that has caught on is a lower cholesterol diet. However, some people may be hurting their health with this lifestyle. Rather than focusing on no cholesterol at all, it is important to know what to cut down on. Unlike other types of nutrients,…

Green Tea : The Most Powerful Antioxidant For Your Fitness and Health

Posted on April 22, 2015July 30, 2015 by Healthy Food

An apple a day and a glass of green tea may be the new mantra to keep the doctor away, according to new findings. Now, Scientists have found how certain naturally occurring foods can help protect our health from developing chronic conditions, such as heart disease and cancer. The study, which was published in the journal Molecular Nutrition & Food Research, outlines the specific benefits found in green tea and apples. For the study, researchers…

The foods you should add to your diet now!

Posted on April 22, 2015June 2, 2015 by Healthy Food

We’re always hearing about the latest ‘superfoods’ – and how they could have a powerful effect on our health and wellbeing. And while the term ‘superfood’ might be thrown around a little too freely sometimes, there are some fruits and seeds that really are a power-house of nutritional value. Here, I reveal which ones are worth adding to your shopping basket today… Sour cherries contain high levels of antioxidants and as a result are anti-inflammatory,…

8 Reasons To Up Your Chocolate Intake :-)

Posted on April 22, 2015July 30, 2015 by Healthy Food

The idea that chocolate—one of life’s most alluring yet affordable indulgences—may actually be good for our cardiovascular system is like catnip to journalists (and hype-loving headline writers). Who doesn’t want to believe, for instance, that there are “6 Sweet Ways That Chocolate Benefits Your Health”? It sounds so simple and attainable—and lots more fun than exercise or a strict diet. You may even improve your memory while you’re at it. I’m all for enjoying a…

More Fish Recipes : You will like Fish :-)

Posted on April 21, 2015April 21, 2015 by Healthy Food

Thai Fish Grilled in a Banana Leaf – Try This Recipe Today http://eatingthaifood.com 5 days ago Northern Thai fish (tilapia) grilled in a banana leaf, known as aeb pla nin (แอ๊บปลานิล), is incredibly delicious. Here’s the full Thai street food recipe. What could be better than fillets of fish, coated in spices and herbs, wrapped into a banana leaf package, and grilled over hot charcoal? In this Thai recipe, I’m going to learn, and share…

You know fish is good for you ! Go for it

Posted on April 20, 2015August 2, 2015 by Healthy Food

You know fish is good for you, but you might not be familiar with the specifics, so let’s go over them. It’s high in protein, calcium, iron, potassium and omega-3s. In a 2013 study published by the American Heart Association omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil were said to improve cardiovascular health, reduce risk of blood clots and lower blood pressure. Not only this, but in order to get these benefits we have to add…

Glycemic Load : the Difference with Glycemic Index

Posted on April 20, 2015July 28, 2015 by Healthy Food

You may have heard the term Glycemic Index – and if you have, you probably know that the Glycemic Index ranks carbohydrate-containing foods based on their effects on blood sugar. But in order to really understand the effects of foods on your blood sugar, there’s another term you should get familiar with – Glycemic Load. And the reason is simple. In essence, the Glycemic Index measures a quality in a food. The Glycemic Index indicates…

Easy ways to add more Fish to your diet

Posted on April 19, 2015May 11, 2015 by Healthy Food

Main Reasons why you must eat more Fish “A moderate amount of seafood is an important component….and has demonstrated health benefits. The seafood industry is in the midst of rapid expansion to meet worldwide demand. The collapse of some fisheries due to overfishing in the past decades has raised concern about the ability to produce a safe and affordable supply. In addition, concern has been raised about the safety and nutrient content of farm-raised versus…

Eat more Carbohydrates!

Posted on April 19, 2015July 24, 2015 by Healthy Food

Why carbohydrates are so important? Carbohydrates are not only important for athletes, everybody needs carbohydrates! Carbohydrates are our fuel, if we workout or not. Carbohydrates must count for 40% of our daily calorie intake. Not more, but not less! Learn about how to properly fuel your body pre and post exercise. Carbohydrates are the best fuel for the body’s engine – more so than proteins or fats – and the right carbs, taken at the right time, are…