15 China food safety tips
Below is a good article I came across on the China web that highlights some “Sherlock Holmes” detective tips for knowing what to buy and NOT to buy whilst shopping in Chinese fresh markets and superstores. Remember, if someone can actually use their creative intentions and time to produce a fake egg to sell, many…
12 most controversial ingredients
Quick and portable foods are now the norm in modern society. Whether it’s a toaster pastry, a tube of yogurt, a can of cola, or an individually-wrapped slice of cheese – chances are that the product is heavily processed and contains various additives and chemicals to preserve its shelf life. Did you know that these…
Watermelon Gazpacho
This Recipe is: Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy-free, Gluten-free Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 0 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 3 limes, divided 1 lb. tomatoes, cut into rough 1″ dice 1/2 jalapeño pepper, seeded Pinch of cayenne pepper, or more to taste 4 1⁄2 lbs. seedless watermelon, rind removed, cut into rough 1″ dice Fine sea…
Baby Food Diet
The Baby Food Diet was created by celebrity trainer Tracy Anderson as an unconventional method for people to lose weight quickly, detoxify their bodies, and break bad habits. Although there are only a few guidelines, the most popular version of this diet consists of eating 14 jars of baby food each day along with a healthy dinner…
Buckwheat Noodle Salad
This Recipe is: Vegetarian, Dairy-free Prep Time: 25 minutes Cooking Time: 2-3 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: ¼ cup rice vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar (your choice) 2 tablespoons peeled and finely grated fresh ginger 1 tablespoon honey 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 2 teaspoons chili sauce ¼ cup canola/olive oil 12 ounces…
Ayurvedic Diets
Ayurveda, meaning “the science of life”, originated in India as a holistic approach to create balance within the mind and the body by aligning oneself with nature. The idea is to cleanse the body of substances that cause illness through proper diet and lifestyle. The belief is that disease results from an imbalance of the…
Sugar Food Addiction Test
Nutritional researcher Dr. Joel Fuhrman says that sugar addiction is just as serious as being hooked on cocaine: “Low-nutrient foods rich in sugar, oils, white flour and salt have similar biochemical effects in the brain as addictive drugs,” he tells Metro. “Because they tend to be especially palatable, these foods activate reward pathways in the…
Do less calories mean more life?
Do you want to know how to stay looking young and live for longer? If so this article may be of interest. Do remember however that a calorie is just a number and a number does not tell you if it’s a “healthy” calorie or a “non-healthy” calorie. Also, the words “low-fat” must not be…
The 8 causes of cravings
The body is amazing. It knows when to go to sleep, when to wake up, and when to go to the bathroom. It maintains a temperature of 98.6 degrees, repairs itself when wounded and knows the miracle of pregnancy and childbirth. Your heart never misses a beat. Your lungs are always breathing. The body is…
Is excess coffee toxic?
Time and time again my clients ask me “is coffee good for me?” or “am I drinking too much?” The answer unfortunately is not a simple one. I could argue for many hours either way! The most important points that I like to raise however, is the quality of the coffee going into their bodies…
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