By: Marianne Harris, guest columnist Thursday, March 9, 2006 http://www.auburnjournal.com/articles/2006/03/09/news/lifestyle/02vegan.txt So, you want to lose weight. You want to live healthier. You want fewer visits to the doctor. Normal blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Clear, unclogged arteries. Pain-free days and nights. A good night's sleep - good digestion - … [Read more...] about Vegan lifestyle good for the heart, body, soul and mind
Fitness/Nutrition
Omega oils influence mood, impulsivity and personality
Omega oils influence mood, impulsivity and personality http://www.foodnavigator.com/news/ng.asp?n=66234&m=1fny306&c=qdrhrvoeraoqydo People who have high intakes of omega-3 fatty acids are more agreeable and less impulsive, says a new study from Pittsburgh. Previous studies have linked low levels of omega-3 to several neurobehavioral disorders, while rowdy … [Read more...] about Omega oils influence mood, impulsivity and personality
Star fruit could offer inexpensive source of antioxidants
By Stephen Daniells http://www.foodnavigator.com/news/ng.asp?n=66268&m=2niy308&c=qdrhrvoeraoqydo Residues from star fruit, a waste product from the juicing process, is a rich source of extractable antioxidants, says research from Singapore. Star fruit (Averrhoa carambola L.), also known as carambola, are grown extensively in Southeast Asia, Australia, … [Read more...] about Star fruit could offer inexpensive source of antioxidants
Fruits and vegetables yielding fewer nutrients than in the past
http://eartheasy.com/article_fruit_veg_dilution.htm Fruits and vegetables are not as vitamin rich as in the past, says new data March 1, 2006 — While modern farming tecniques are producing larger and more perfect fruits and vegetables, the yeild in terms of nutrients is declining. Of the 13 major nutrients found in fruits and vegetables, six have declined … [Read more...] about Fruits and vegetables yielding fewer nutrients than in the past
Fast Food Beverages Might Be Worse Than Toilet Water
- A middle school student's science project uncovered a disturbing fact -- the ice in fast food beverages in filled with bacteria, including types that come only from fecal matter. for the complete article: http://www.mercola.com/2006/feb/28/fast_food_beverages_might_be_worse_than_toilet_water.htm … [Read more...] about Fast Food Beverages Might Be Worse Than Toilet Water
Ban Sought on Use of Carbon Monoxide to Fix Meat Color
http://www.supermarketguru.com/page.cfm/27354 Published on: February 21, 2006 Millions of Americans may be buying beef or seafood that has been treated with carbon monoxide as a "pigment fixative" – in other words, carbon monoxide has been used to keep the product's pink or rosy color in an effort to keep it looking fresh. The problem is that sometimes the color may be … [Read more...] about Ban Sought on Use of Carbon Monoxide to Fix Meat Color
Fruit and veggies ‘cut stroke risk’
Eating more than the recommended five portions of fruit and vegetables a day can cut risk of stroke, a study says. Friday, 27 January 2006 http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4649508.stm People who ate three to five cut the risk by 11% compared with those eating fewer than three, The Lancet reported. It was 26% lower for people who ate more than five … [Read more...] about Fruit and veggies ‘cut stroke risk’
Health Inspirations
Spiritual Health Inspirations by Dr. Richard Anderson Causes of Dis-ease * Congestion * Toxicity * Deficiency 1. Disease is a natural result of an unnatural lifestyle. 2. A smile is a bloom of the soul. 3. Disease occurs only when our internal environment is favorable for disease growth. We create our internal environment through our diet, lifestyles, and … [Read more...] about Health Inspirations
Got Pizza Hut? Got Silicone!
Once upon a time, it used to be a beautiful day in the neighborhood...that no longer applies to the world of 2006. Good morning, boys and girls. Can you say: Polydimethylsiloxane? Polydimethylsiloxane is a substance that is manufactured by Dow Chemical and is primarily used in food-manufacturing factories as a de-foaming agent for commercial … [Read more...] about Got Pizza Hut? Got Silicone!
Vegan Aphrodisiacs ~ Happy Valentine’s Day
http://www.goveg.com/f-veganAphrodisiacs.asp?int=weekly_enews We’ve known for years that vegetarians make better lovers. Physicians agree that eating meat clogs up the arteries that go to all organs, not just the heart, which means that eating meat causes impotence. Because pure vegetarians are about one-ninth as likely as meat-eaters to be overweight and report that … [Read more...] about Vegan Aphrodisiacs ~ Happy Valentine’s Day