While super foods (sometimes called functional foods) have been around a long time they are finally being recognized for their beneficial contributions to our diets. As people all over the world become increasingly health conscious they are also discovering an entirely new category of foods - super foods. Demand is expected to increase significantly […]
A common question that I receive is what is the difference between fish oil and flaxseed oil? First here are some basics. The “money” fatty acids in fish oil are EPA/DHA; these are long chain omega-3 (n-3) fatty acids. Flaxseed oil contains the short chain n-3 fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). While these three fatty […]
No doubt, you’ve probably heard the name “Goji” before. The Goji berry has been hailed as a super food by many experts, and it’s quickly becoming the hottest product in the health-food industry. The loudest arguments for its use are coming from those that have something to gain from its sale, so it’s no […]
To begin improving you nutritional status you need to take daily supplements, these are so critical to good health. Prime Essentials were created with this in mind, to get you started even before you test yourself using the Ideal Health’s PrivaTest. Originally only taken by “health nuts,” nowadays daily multivitamins or mineral supplements are taken […]
The role of diet and nutrition is very important in Crohn’s disease and should be considered as an important add-on treatment to medical therapies. Although there is no evidence to show that the condition is caused by nutritional factors, the food you eat can affect the symptoms of Crohn’s Disease.
Dietary guidelines for Crohn’s disease vary […]
One: Drink 3L of Water a day - not coke, coffee, or fizzy drinks
Two: Alkalise your body with Greens!! Such as Green Juices, Green Drinks (eg. Ultimate Greens from life stream) and Green Veggies - full of Chlorophyll which is a blood builder.
Three: Eat mostly alkalising foods such as fresh veggies, fruit, nuts, seeds, grains, […]
Is there such a thing as longevity food? Is there one answer that can fit us all? Can we consume certain foods in mass quantity in order to live longer? Are these foods the same for everyone?
Many people are in the habit of jumping from one “fountain of youth” food to another, hoping to stave […]
1.Eat a variety of nutrient-rich foods. You need more than 40 different nutrients for good health, and no single food supplies them all. Your daily food selection should include bread and other whole-grain products; fruits; vegetables; dairy products; and meat, poultry, fish and other protein foods. How much you should eat depends on your calorie […]
Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin. Research has shown that vitamin D may help prevent osteoporosis. Studies have shown it may also play a role in maintaining a healthy immune system. It also helps the body with the absorption of calcium from food and supplements, therefore it is essential for strong bones and teeth.
How […]
Most people today need to add more of the omega 3 oils to their diet. These are considered the healthy oils. Instead most of us consume an overabundance of omega 6 oils which can cause an imbalance in our system. Getting enough omega 3 oils is important in prevention and improvement of different illness and […]