Veggies Make You Glow
A study published in the journal Evolution and Human Behaviour found that eating foods high in carotenoids — a nutrient found in some fruits, leafy greens and root vegetables — gave them a healthy glow that rivaled a sun tan and made them more attractive in tests. Read more: http://healthland.time.com/2011/01/12/study-can-a-veggie-rich-diet-make-you-more-beautiful/#ixzz1Ax4StuZu
Not All Foods Are Created Equal
I have read nutrition articles over the years that present a group of foods called superfoods or powerfoods because they pack so much health into them. I have printed these out from time to time so I can remember foods I want to eat more of. Here is one of these lists, I don’t remember [...]
Positive Eating In Place Of Dieting
An article in the New York Times today claims many people are tired of dieting and counting every fat calorie, and are turning to positive eating instead. Apparently this does not mean going back to snarfing a lot of yummy and fattening snacks and treats, but instead means eating delicious healthy foods, such as berries, [...]
Concentrate On Superfoods, Not Junk
Perhaps we overeat because our bodies know we are lacking in some specific vitamin, mineral, protein or something, but we reach for chips or cake or chocolate. We think we are satisfying our urge to eat, but are not because we are not solving the reason we first had an urge to eat. Let’s concentrate [...]
What Are You Eating?
You have to consider that your body needs specific nutrients to survive. Historically, we were designed to crave a food when we were not getting enough of a nutrient that we needed in that food. This “alarm” system has gone somewhat haywire and cravings are no long a GOOD thing for the most part. But, [...]