When compared to women, men have a shorter life span and also have a higher death rate for each of the top 10 leading causes of death. In the Men’s Health Act of 2003, Congress reported that the life expectancy gap between men and women has increased from one year in 1920 to almost six years in 2001. There are many suspected reasons for this, including diet, attention to health and willingness to take supplements. (more…)
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…)
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most common digestive disorder seen by physicians in the U.S. It is estimated that about one in five adult Americans has symptoms of IBS, although fewer than half of them seek help for it. This disorder is also sometimes called intestinal neurosis, mucous colitis, spastic colitis, or spastic colon. (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…)
A snack for the whole family. (more…)
Give the gift of health!
