The media has been buzzing about the negative health impact that trans-fat (a.k.a. partially hydrogenated oils) can have on the human body. Some cities, such as New York have even gone as far as to require all restaurants to go trans-fat free. This is a very drastic measure and upon further investigation it seems necessary to protect our health. (more…)
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Specific Body Part |
Vegetables | Nuts, Grains & Seeds | Fruits |
| Male Reproductive Organs | Asparagus, Beets Cabbage Cauliflower Lettuce Okra, Onions, Parsnips Radishes Spinach |
Almonds
Brown riceFlaxseed Millet Pumpkin seeds Sunflower seeds Whole grain cereals
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Apricots
Bananas Black figs Cranberries Dates Gooseberries Prunes Strawberries |
| High Zinc Foods | Pumpkin seeds
Squash seeds Oysters, smoked Turkey, Dark meat Cereal grains |
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| Vitamin A / Beta Carotene | Alfalfa
Beets Broccoli Carrots Dandelion greens Garlic Kale Mustard greens Parsley Pumpkin Spinach Spirulina Sweet potatoes Swiss chard Turnip greens Watercress Yellow squash |
Apricots
Cantaloupe Papaya Peaches
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| B vitamins | Alfalfa
Asparagus Brussel sprouts Fresh peas (legumes)
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Brewer’s yeast
Brown rice Buckwheat flour Kidney beans Lentils Lima beans Nuts Oats Seeds Soy products Wheat germ Whole grains |
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| Vitamin E | Dry beans
All green leafy vegetables |
Brown rice
Cold-pressed oils Cornmeal Nuts Oatmeal Wheat germ
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Remember that ice cream you ate three hours ago? Well now it has been added onto your waist.
As we head into the Holiday season packed full of parties, drinks, appetizers, baked goods, treats, candies, and cookies, think about this: three hours. (more…)
Cortisol is a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands; it is partially responsible for the “fight or flight” response we often feel when faced with challenging situations (whether they be physical, mental or emotional). Cortisol is a good thing in small doses. However, chronic or excessive stress can cause cortisol levels to remain elevated over time, which has many detrimental side effects, including fat accumulation, muscle loss, fatigue, increased inflammation and decreased immunity. Therefore, keeping cortisol levels in check is very important. (If you don’t know if stress/excess cortisol is negatively affecting your health, find out here.) (more…)
I remember playing childhood sports, the coach would often tell us to visualize winning the game or making the free throw or goal. This technique is used by athletes a lot to prepare mentally, and many say it works. Apparently these visualization techniques also work for dieting. (more…)
When you feel a craving coming on don’t tell yourself you can’t have it; tell yourself you can maybe have it later.
Recent research shows that when volunteers postponed having a snack or something they craved they ate less than those who indulged immediately. (more…)
Give the gift of health!
