One of Nature’s Most Perfect Foods
Recent studies support the view that eggs are one of nature’s most perfect foods.
Filed under: Conscious Eating, June 2012 | Tagged: amino acids, eggs, food, healthy-living, minerals, vitamins | Leave a Comment »
Eggs’ Sunny Upside
Posted on June 27, 2012 by Natural Awakenings
Tangerines – Protect Your Health
Posted on January 20, 2012 by Natural Awakenings
Tangerines’ Tangible Gifts
These sweet, seasonal treats may protect against obesity and Type 2 diabetes.
Filed under: Conscious Eating, January 2012 | Tagged: atherosclerosis, flavonoid, health, heart attacks, nobiletin, obesity, tangerine, Type 2 diabetes | Leave a Comment »
Out of the Mouths of Babes
Posted on July 22, 2010 by Natural Awakenings
A Dozen Ways Children Teach Us to Eat Mindfully
Children are born with the ability to eat instinctively, fully tuned in to internal cues of hunger and fullness.
Parents are usually the main facilitators of life lessons for their children, but in some arenas it’s best to let the kids do the teaching. Their natural eating behaviors, for example, exemplify smart choices for us all. Here are some surprising rules of thumb:
Eat when you are hungry. From birth, babies know when and how much they need to eat and cry to let us know. As youngsters grow this vital instinct can be unlearned, so that by the time they are adults, most have learned to eat for other reasons besides hunger. By recognizing the difference between needing to eat and wanting to eat, adults can also relearn when and how much to eat.
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Backyard Gardening
Posted on July 17, 2010 by Natural Awakenings
Ten helpful how-tos for reaping top harvests of wonderful fruits and vegetables.
Whether this is your first year growing a kitchen garden or your thumb glows green from years of use, it’s possible to quickly turn dreams of bountiful organic harvests into a reality. Even small gardens can be surprisingly productive, sometimes yielding enough squash to feed the neighborhood. These 10 tips will help you reap top harvests of superb vegetables and herbs.
Shop from Your Garden First. You may need to change your shopping habits to accommodate your own produce patch. Spread on the Mulch. Rain often becomes scarce in summer. Harvest Often. Gather what’s ripe at least three times a week. Make Plenty of Pesto. Basil will keep producing new leaves over a longer time if you harvest big bunches . Squeeze Tomatoes. Taste Local Favorites. Trying new crops is always fun. Keep Your Cool. Garden in the morning or evening. Bet on Beans. They grow on most climates. Sow More Salad. Lettuce and other greens grow in different seasons. Fortify Soil.
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Sustainable Home Cooking
Posted on April 17, 2010 by Natural Awakenings
We’re all cooks now. Or at least, we should be. The word is spreading about healthy home cooking and its connection to sustainable, local food. Here are 10 reasons to help you get cooking with conviction.
1. It’s economical
Home cooking saves money. At a restaurant, you’re spending dollars on the cost of running somebody’s business.
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Salt of the Earth
Posted on March 1, 2010 by Natural Awakenings
Americans love the taste of salt, and most of us eat far too much of it. On average, we consume 10 grams daily, the amount in two teaspoons, and double the 5 grams per day recommended by
the World Health Organization.
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Top 10 Whole Foods to Counter Aging
Posted on December 27, 2009 by Natural Awakenings
about acai, goji, noni and mangosteen. But what about the foods most people typically eat?It turns out that many anti-aging foods can be found in everyday kitchens, and unlike some other solutions, they can keep us looking and feeling younger and improve our all-around health without breaking the budget.
1. Oranges – Loaded with antioxidants, oranges are also packed with vitamin C, fiber and folate and significant amounts of vitamins A and B1, potassium and calcium.
Filed under: Conscious Eating, Health Brief | Tagged: anthocyanins, anti-aging, antioxidants, fountain of youth, HealthBriefs, live longer | Leave a Comment »
