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Interested in optimizing your health? Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Perhaps you are suffering from debilitating ailments. Did you know that having the right nutrition facts can increase your overall health physically, mentally and emotionally? Think about it.

When you’re fatigued, have a headache or any kind of muscle or joint pain you are absolutely miserable. Everything you do somehow seems more difficult. Your concentration is weakened and your mood becomes sour. You become less tolerant and easily annoyed.

The poor health domino effect can be tough for you to intercept. Once you do however, relief is a welcomed change. What if you knew which fruits and vegetables prevented certain ailments? You could then include them in your daily or weekly diet to avoid the domino effect all together.


Imagine never having a headache, experiencing indigestion or worrying about poor eyesight. Are there fruits and vegetables out there that can correct these conditions? Yes. Knowing your nutrition facts better prepares you to live a longer, healthier and happier life.

Nutrition Facts

Here are a few nutrition facts worth knowing when grocery shopping:

• Strawberries – combats cancer, protects your heart, boosts memory and calms stress
• Honey - heals wounds, aids digestion, guards against ulcers, increases energy and fights allergies
• Prunes - slows aging process, prevents constipation, boosts memory and lowers cholesterol
• Walnuts - lowers cholesterol, combats cancer, lifts mood and protects against heart disease
• Water - promotes weight loss, combats cancer, conquers kidney stones, smoothes skin
• Onion - reduce risk of heart attack, combats cancer, kills bacteria and fights fungus
• Carrots - saves eyesight, protects your heart, prevents constipation and promotes weight loss
• Beets - controls blood pressure, combats cancer, strengthens bones and protects your heart
• Figs - promotes weight loss, helps stops strokes, lowers cholesterol and controls blood pressure
• Lemons - combats cancer, protects your heart, smoothes skin and stops scurvy

Is there more to consider when making changes to your diet? Yes, in addition to the healing properties in fruits and vegetables, it is also good to be aware of the following:

• The benefits of vitamins and minerals (and their sources)
• Best food combinations for health and healing
• Fruits and vegetables that prevent diseases
• Various herbs and their most valuable effects

Aloevera

A popular and powerful plant is Aloe Vera. It helps lower cholesterol; reduces inflammation resulting from radiation therapy; increases blood-vessel generation in lower extremities of people with poor circulation; soothes stomach irritation; promotes the healing of cuts, burns, insect bites, bruises, acne, blemishes, sunburns; aids in the healing of ulcers; promotes normal bowel movements; alleviates many colon problems.

Isn’t preventative care the best treatment for sickness and disease? Why not educate yourself and the all the benefits provided for us by nature? Keep this information handy and try to work towards to healthier life for you and your family. This information will save you time, money and a lot of discomfort caused by poor health.

The benefits of vitamins (and their sources)

Everyone either knows someone with diabetes, or they have it themselves. It is not something that is pleasant. The effects to the body are horrible.

The thoughts of blindness, weight gain, high blood pressure, amputation of body parts and even diabetic coma are some of the things that could happen once you are diagnosed.

Generally it is not something that happens overnight but a gradual weakening of the body. The medical costs to live with the diabetes are staggering with or without insurance.


That is why this article aims to inform you of ways that you can treat diabetes naturally without the high medical costs, and be free from the fear of the many ailments that are associated with this.

Exercise

Yes you have heard this droned to you a thousand times. We all need to exercise more. Did you know that exercise will help you to lower your blood glucose level? When your level is low you have a smaller risk for incurring the ailments from diabetes.

Studies have shown that simply doing thirty minutes three times a week will greatly improve your diabetes. If you haven't exercised in a while make sure that you get a approval from your doctor.

Eating Habits

Eating Habits

No more starches. Starches are simple carbohydrates that convert to glucose. As your body already has a masalah processing the glucose that is in your blood stream it will only make the situation worse when you eat those starchy foods. If you add more lean proteins such as turkey, fish, or chicken and vegetables to your diet this will help to stabilize your blood glucose levels.

Another thing that you can do to help is to cut out the sugary soft drinks that contain high fructose corn syrup. This is nothing but pure sugar that is going directly into your blood stream.

Vitamin Supplements

You may possibly be anemic or deficient in critical vitamins or minerals. This could also be a factor to treat the disease. By getting a simple blood test by your doctor they will be able to advise you whether or not your body is deficient.

Vitamin Supplements

Depending on what the test results indicate, you can then add what you need back to your diet in supplement form to help you. If you are suffering from leg cramps you could possibly have a shortage of potassium and magnesium. You can add foods that contain this or take a supplement. Sometimes we aren't getting the necessary amounts needed to sustain our body.

Diabetes is a disease that you can do something about. When your body isn't working properly it needs to be corrected. Your body is providing you signs that something isn't quite right. You can fix this by treating your diabetes naturally through exercise, eating habits, vitamin and mineral supplements.

Learning to Choose Healthy Foods

Today's hectic and demanding lifestyle as well as the emergence of convenient stores is among the major reasons why people skip their healthy meals. After learning how to depend on fast food stores and convenience stores, it is easier for people to just grab a food that contains less nutrition compared to those foods that matter.

With all these drastic changes in the habit of eating, food preparation and food options, people have become more prone to various diseases because their bodies fail to absorb the nutrients it needs. Contrary to common conception, healthy foods need not to be expensive, rare or hard to prepare.


In fact, most of these recommended foods for healthy living is cheaper, abundant, and easier to prepare compared to those that can be bought in the nearest convenient store.

Why Choose Healthy Foods?

Most food and nutrition experts say that healthy eating is not about what people cannot eat, it is about what people could eat in order to get the optimum nutrition that their bodies need.

If you are one of those who are on their way of learning to eat healthy foods, the best valuable thing that you can do when buying inside the grocery store or super market is to pick those that are fresh, unprocessed and whole. This is very ideal especially if you plan to buy fruit and vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds, and sprouts.

Why Choose Healthy Foods?

Considered as live foods, being fresh ensures that the food still contain the greatest amount of vitamins, minerals, and enzymes that provides the body with optimum nutrition.

Make sure that you eat fruits that are fresh, dried without belerang dioxide or frozen without preservatives and avoid eating fruits that are canned and in heavy syrup because these have preservatives, additives, and sweeteners. Also, eat veggies that are fresh or raw, lightly steamed, baked and dried without belerang and avoid eating veggies that are frozen with preservatives, additives, sweeteners.

Always opt for fresh sprouts and avoid veggies that are fried or overcooked. When it comes to grains, opt for whole grain products that are unprocessed, nonirradiated, non genetically modified, sugar free, no chemical additives, no preservatives and other whole grain & sprouted grain products like bread, muffins, tortillas, cereals, and pasta, crackers.

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Avoid products with white flour, unbleached flour, enriched flour, sweeteners, chemical additives, refined and processed grains, quick oats, instant oatmeal, and instant cereals.

When it comes to legumes, choose beans, peas, lentils, and chickpeas. Avoid using canned legumes prepared without animal fat, with chemical additives, sweeteners, pork and beans, and soybeans. Nuts and seeds such as almonds, filberts, pine nuts, cashews, raw seeds, sunflower, pumpkin, sesame, raw nut butters, and tahini should be eaten raw.

Avoid eating dry roasted nuts and seeds. Also, make sure that you choose animal foods such as eggs, poultry and other meat that are free range, hormone and antibiotic free as well as grass fed. In fish, opt for those that have the lowest exposure to mercury.

Aside from this, you should always consider eating organic foods over to those commercially-produced ones. Nutritionists say that organic foods are indeed the purest and healthiest foods out there because they are not yet contaminated with pesticides and have higher percentage of nutrition.

Learning to read and check the label of the food item that you are about to buy is one of the best ways to ensure that you will be eating healthy food. Checking if the item is properly labeled - especially these are pre-packaged - is your main defense and protection against possible adverse effects and unwanted ingredients or contents.

Kid with asthma

The definition of Asthma is a "chronic respiratory disorder" and to be brutally blunt can be described as an equal opportunity disease. By this I mean that anybody can suffer from asthma regardless of wealth or socio-economic standing. You can suffer from Asthma anywhere and is very prevalent in almost all parts of the world.

There are basically two types of asthma and the danger with asthma is that sometimes there are symptoms resemble asthmatic symptoms but are not. The upshot of all of this is that it really is essential to understand what asthma actually is

The first major type of asthma is called Extrinsic Asthma. This is classified as that form of asthma which develops when the people prone to it are exposed to surroundings containing various allergens.


Generally these people do not show any symptoms and appear to be perfectly healthy but upon exposure to an allergen that has the potency to develop symptoms in them they can develop the symptoms of asthma very quickly.

The manifestations and the symptoms that occur for this type of asthma can range from quite mild and almost unnoticeable to chronic reactions depending upon the reaction of the body towards the allergens concerned

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People who generally develop asthma this way show a tendency towards other allergies and infections also like eczema.

The sort of reaction that such patients would give towards this type of asthma would be consistent with allergic reactions to more than one of the contributory allergens. These can be of any kind the toll and could be particles of dust, microscopic animal matter such as ground skin or fur etc. on the other hand these allergens could be man-made such as smoke or other types of atmospheric pollutants.

The point to remember here is that people who are usually prone to this type of asthma (and this is where it starts get confusing) may well have been suffering from excessive amounts all call and associated conditions such as repeated sneezing and coughing etc.

The next type of asthma that we want to look at is called intrinsic asthma. This type of asthma is generally not a resultant of allergic reaction to any kind of allergens. This has been known to be the sort of asthma that would develop later on in a person’s life and has sometimes been referred to as late onset asthma.

The disease may take full blown proportions and may manifest itself very quickly which makes it very dangerous as it has the ability to attack people who have no known history and therefore no immediate forms of prevention.

Asthma infographic

Sometimes it is seen that the patients suffering from some kind of bronchial infection in the early stages of life develop intrinsic asthma all of a sudden after many years of the infection being cured and without any manifestation of any kind of symptoms of recurrence of the infection. This only goes to show that the lung infections need to be detected and treated properly and should never be neglected.

Allergies

Allergies are disorders of the immune system. Most allergies symptoms are a result of an immune system that responds to a "false alarm."

When a harmless substance such as dust, mold, or pollen is encountered by a person who is allergic to that substance, the immune system may react dramatically, by producing antibodies that "attack" the allergen (substances that produce allergic reactions).

The result of an allergen entering a susceptible person's body may include wheezing, itching, runny nose, and watery or itchy eyes, and other symptoms.


There are two types of swelling, called a "local" or "systemic" inflammatory response to allergens.

An example of a local inflammatory response is when your allergies affect you in the nose and experience swelling of the nasal mucosa (allergic rhinitis). In this case, you will probably find yourself performing the "nasal salute" because your unusually itchy nose will force you to wipe your nose in an upward direction. If the allergies affect your eyes, redness and itching of the conjunctiva often follows.

Systemic allergic responses are more serious than the local response. Depending on the severity of your allergic reaction, allergies can cause cutaenous reactions, bronchoconstriction, edema, hypertension, coma, and even death.

Some common allergens include:

Foods. Food allergies are most common in infants and often go away as people get older. The foods that people are most commonly allergic to are milk and other dairy products, eggs, wheat, soy, peanuts and tree nuts, and seafood.

Insect bites and stings. The venom (poison) in insect bites and stings can cause allergic reactions, and can be severe and even cause an anaphylactic reaction in some people.

Airborne particles. Often called environmental allergens, these are the most common allergens.

Medicines. Antibiotics - medications used to treat infections - are the most common type of medicines that cause allergic reactions.

Chemicals. Some cosmetics or laundry detergents can make people break out in an itchy rash (hives).

The most effective way of treating allergies is to avoid all contact with the allergen causing the reaction. Allergic reactions can be treated through the use of over-the-counter medications such as antihistamines, decongestants, nasal sprays, eye drops, allergy shots and a variety of medical inhibitors.

Allergies can also be treated naturally through the use of herbal supplements and natural products, such as saline.

Allergic reactions can be very serious. This is called anaphylactic shock. It is a sudden, severe allergic reaction that involves the whole body and it usually happens within minutes of coming into contact with a particular allergen.

The allergic symptoms of anaphylactic shock affect the respiratory and circulatory system and include the following:

• raised blood pressure,
• swelling, and
• breathing difficulties.

Allergies infographic

Lovely kid drinks a glass of milk

Milk has a wide variety of uses and thus is one of the most basic items found in kitchens worldwide. It is consumed as a beverage, poured on cereals, and used in many different ways in cooking. In response to consumers with different nutritional demands, modern food science has made many different types of fluid milk available.

Although milk can be less inviting to people who are concerned with their weight because of its high fat content, some types of milk contain no fat at all.

Whole milk — Containing 3 1/2 percent milk fat, this type of milk is often simply labeled “milk” or “vitamin D milk” if that particular vitamin has been added. Of all types of milk, whole milk is among the highest in fat and calories. One cup has 150 calories and approximately 8 grams of fat.


Reduced-fat milk — Often referred to as two percent, this type of milk has had some milk fat removed from it. Two percent reflects the amount of fat in the milk by weight. It does not refer to the percentage of calories from fat. One cup of 2 percent milk has 130 calories and 5 grams of fat.

about 100 calories and 2.6 grams of fat in 1 cup.

Nonfat or skim milk — Skim milk, which contains less than 0.5 percent milk fat, is now more often labeled nonfat milk. It contains the same amount of nutrients, such as calcium, as its higher fat counterparts, but it has no fat and just 90 calories.

Buttermilk — Buttermilk was once the residue left from churning butter, but today’s version is made from adding a lactic acid culture to milk. The result is far less rich than the original “natural” buttermilk, but it still retains the thick texture and acidic tang of old. Some manufacturers add flecks of butter for an authentic look or stabilizers to prevent separation. Because of its name, buttermilk may sound high in fat. Yet, in most instances it is not.

Buttermilk derives its fat content from the milk used to make it, and in the United States low-fat or nonfat milk is used most often. Calories and fat in buttermilk depend on what type of milk was used to make it. Check the label for fat content.

Acidophilus milk — Normally killed during pasteurization, the healthy bacteria culture Lactobacillus acidophilus is reintroduced into whole, low-fat, or nonfat milk to create sweet acidophilus milk. In a milk, both acidophilus and bifidobacteria cultures are added.

Acidophilus occurs naturally in the body and is found mainly in the small intestine. Many factors can alter the level of this intestinal bacterium, including diet, alcohol consumption, illness, and medications. Alterations in levels can sometimes lead to poor digestion, diarrhea, and bloating.

Drinking acidophilus milk products may reduce intestinal infection and diarrhea and improve milk digestion and tolerance. Studies are under way to evaluate whether these bacteria can help regulate blood cholesterol levels and prevent cancer.

Calories and fat in acidophilus milk depend on what type of milk was cultured with the acidophilus bacterium. If whole milk was used, for example, acidophilus-treated milk contains the same amount of fat and calories as whole milk.

Lactose-reduced and lactose-free milk — These products are tailored to people who have trouble digesting lactose, a sugar found in milk. An enzyme called lactase is added during the processing of this milk.

The result is that lactose in the milk is reduced by at least 70 percent (lactose-reduced) or up to 99.9 percent (lactose-free). Calories and fat in lactose-reduced and lactose-free milk depend on what type of milk was cultured.

Ultrapasteurized milk (UHT) — This milk has been popular in Europe for many years, but it has only recently appeared in U.S. supermarkets. The “ultra-heat treatment” (UHT) sterilizes milk by quickly heating it, sometimes as high as 300 degrees Fahrenheit, and then quickly cooling it before packaging it in vacuum-packed, aseptic containers.

UHT milk can be stored for 2 to 3 months without refrigeration, until opened. Once opened, UHT milk should be refrigerated and quickly consumed. It can spoil, but unlike other milk, it does not curdle as a warning sign of spoilage.

The ultra-heat process makes the milk taste slightly scalded, but it is thought that the treatment does not substantially affect the nutrient value. The amount of fat and calories in UHT milk depends on the type of milk from which it was made.

Preparation Tips

It is easy to overcook milk when heating it. When milk is heated to a temperature that is too high, its proteins clump together and curds appear in the milk. When heating milk, always use low heat and stir frequently. Using a double boiler when heating milk also helps prevent overheating.

Anyone who has ever had homemade hot cocoa knows that heated milk can develop a “skin” (a thickened surface). An easy way to prevent this is to mix a little cornstarch into the milk before heating it.

Serving Suggestions

Serving Suggestions

Nonfat milk has the least amount of fat and calories but still provides all of milk’s nutrients. Many people prefer its lighter texture and taste to the heaviness of whole milk. Even the staunchest fan of whole milk can easily be converted to using this healthier alternative.

Make the change gradually. Start by mixing equal parts of whole milk with 2 percent milk. Then, in stepwise progression, use just 2 percent, next a combination of 2 percent and 1 percent, then just 1 percent, then a combination of 1 percent and skim milk, and eventually only skim milk. If you dislike skim milk, 1 percent or 2 percent milk is a reasonable option, especially if it keeps you drinking milk.

Buttermilk can be substituted for cream in many recipes: a half cup of buttermilk has 1 gram of fat, but the same serving of light cream has 31 grams.

Whenever possible, lower the amount of fat in a recipe by substituting a lowerfat milk. A cream soup made with low-fat milk is just as rich tasting, especially if you thicken the soup with a bit of flour.

A cup of cocoa made with skim milk provides more nutrients and fewer calories than the average chocolate dessert, and it is just as effective for satisfying a sweet tooth.

Morning coffe

Many people throughout the so-called developed world rely upon their morning coffee to get going for the day.

They crave this liquid brewed from beans to give them morning and afternoon pick-ups and often follow meals with a cup of coffee. But the very coffee they use to give them a pick-up may be killing them.

Bodies need to maintain a constant alkaline blood pH of about 7.4 on the pH scale. Ideally this applies to body fluids as well.


When we consume food or liquids with an acid pH the pancreas works overtime to draw magnesium, calcium and potassium from our food and then bones and organs to counteract the acid to maintain the balanced pH. If it can't do so readily, the body creates fat so that it can store acids for waste disposal at a later time.

Depleting our bodies of these essential nutrients that many do not consume in adequate portions due to poor diet, we cause our bodies to begin pulling stored minerals from tissue and bone to maintain itself.

The body works to maintain vital organs and we begin to experience ailments and disease as the body sacrifices itself to try and protect itself. This is the cause of cancer, diabetes, pain, respiratory, urinary, prostate, intestinal and so many other illnesses. We add to the duduk perkara by looking to drugs for relief when they simply add to the cause of the illness.

Coffee doesn't has any nutritional benefit and instead contains over 200 acids. The perk people feel from coffee is actually the energy produced by the body trying to neutralize these acids. This is not a good thing.

The pancreas expends excessive energy trying to counter the effects and to keep the body at the required pH balance. We think this feeling of our body working overtime makes us more aware and vitalized, but it is slowly killing us.

People often cite caffeine as the reason to drink coffee. Caffeine may have some benefit to the body, but is more commonly used as a non-nutritive stimulant to give the feeling of energy. Remember that caffeine greatly reduces the body's ability to absorb potassium, a very important nutrient to the body. Caffeine definitely works as a stimulant and is included in all manner of diet supplements.

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Those who have used caffeine as a part of a weight loss kegiatan can attest it does not produce lasting results. Combined with other pharmaceutical products in a weight loss stack, it is never recommended that the combination be continued long term, as in the case of Phen-Fen, Ephedra and other products. Again, this is all simply adding to the deficits in our bodies.

Coffee is slowly killing you. Simply changing what you drink can give your body a chance to reverse the negative effects of years of coffee drinking. The negative effects may take years to manifest to noticeable levels, but they can be reversed in a relatively short period. Whether you drink caffeinated or decaf coffee, consider the ultimate effects on you.