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Soy Products: Secrets and Misconceptions
Nov 03, 2011
Soy is actually a very versatile bean and belongs to the family of legumes. It originated in China and has been cultivated for thousands of years. It is more recently been seen for its culinary versatilities in the Western culture in recent years.We...What are Activated Nuts?
Oct 24, 2011
No one disputes the nutritional value of nuts, but there is some controversy over the best way to eat them. Some say they are best eaten raw while others find raw nuts hard to digest and prefer roasted nuts. On the other hand, critics say that roasting...Dairy Free Milk Options for Lactose Intolerance
Oct 20, 2011
If you are looking for a dairy free milk alternative you will be pleased to know that there are many options available. Let's look at them in more detail. Soy Milk Soy milk is well known as a lactose free alternative to dairy milk. You can get...How To Choose Your Yoghurt
Oct 17, 2011
It is a great snack option but are you making a healthy choice when it comes to yoghurt? The Benefits Of Yoghurt Yoghurt is a great addition to your diet as it includes calcium, protein, B vitamins, carbohydrate and probiotics. Calcium is important...
Spring Clean Your Body
Oct 04, 2011
Spring is a time when the sun lazily shows its dreary face. Spring is also a time when the world fills with all the colours of the rainbow and the most delicious and nutritious fruits and vegetables slowly show their colourful heads. It is a time to...Incaberries: The New Superfood?
Aug 16, 2011
Incaberries are being heralded as the new superfood, but what are they? Are there any scientific facts to back up the claim that Incaberries are the new superfood? What Are Incaberries? The Spanish name for incaberries is uvilla and that is what they...Video: Acai From the Rainforest
Jun 14, 2011
Diana Calleja from Amazonia is with NTPagesTV telling us all about the Fairtrade registered acai berries they import directly from the Amazon rainforest. The written transcript of the interview is provided below. Natural Therapy Pages: I'm Mel from...The Truth About Soy
Jun 06, 2011
Soy, for centuries part of Asia's staple diet, became touted as a "super food" when health conscious Western cultures rediscovered it in the sixties and seventies. Vegetarians found the protein they needed in soy products. Mothers with lactose-intolerant...Volunteering as a Nutritionist
Mar 09, 2011
There is a Spanish quote that says "The belly rules the mind", and as a nutritionist you will know that the food we eat can have a huge influence not only on our physical wellbeing but also on our mental wellbeing. If you are interested in bringing...Everybody's Keen for Quinoa
Feb 22, 2011
What's high in protein and fibre, packed with vitamins and minerals, gluten-free and takes 10 minutes to prepare? A bowl of quinoa. Quinoa, pronounced keen-wha, is touted as the new "superfood". But while many of us are just ‘discovering' this nutritional...Guide to Understanding Food Labels
Feb 18, 2011
When reading the labels on some foods, you could be forgiven for thinking they are written in another language. Many food additives are simply numbers, others are represented by letters from the Greek alphabet. Food labeling helps you to make informed...Aspartame: The Good & The Bad
Dec 16, 2010
Aspartame is an artificial sweetener that is commonly used in many diet products in order to provide the taste of sugar without the calories. It is known as NutraSweet, Equal, and E951, to name a few. However, there has been some controversy surrounding...How to Make Your Own Muesli
Aug 17, 2010
Muesli is a popular choice of breakfast cereal that is made up of toasted or untoasted oats, fruits and nut, most often consumed with milk or yogurt. It may be purchased pre-packaged or made fresh at home. If you'd like to make your own muesli, read...Nutrition, Diet & Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
Jul 02, 2010
Paying attention to our nutrition and consuming a balanced diet are fundamental aspects of managing our overall health. They assist in our physical and psychological development, and can also provide protection against the onset of disease and conditions...Wheatgrass, Kelp and the Super Greens
Jun 16, 2010
Do you feel a little less than in tip top condition? You can bring some real zing into your life and gain some real health benefits just by embracing things such as wheatgrass, kelp, and the other super green foods. Read on for more information. The...The Truth About Manuka Honey
Jun 16, 2010
Manuka is a flowering plant, which has been utilised to produce a wide range of anti-bacterial and anti-fungal products and remedies. Manuka honey is produced by bees that feed on the flowers of the manuka plant - a member of the genus Leptospermum...The Truth About Fibre Rich Diets
Jun 11, 2010
It takes saturated fats days or even weeks to digest (and cause harm), whereas fibre takes only hours. Fibre also fills us up - leading to less food cravings and subsequent overeating - which leads to weight loss! The recommended daily fibre intake...Organic vs. Conventional Food: Which is Better?
Apr 08, 2010
Can you tell whether regular food prepared in an appetising manner is made from organic food products or is the result of conventional farming methods? It's tough unless the plate has all of the ingredients listed on it. Having said that, how does...Common Mineral Deficiencies & Their Effects on Health
Oct 02, 2009
Minerals are substances that your body needs to function well. Your body needs two types of mineral nutrients: macrominerals like calcium and potassium, which your body needs in relatively large quantities, and microminerals like iron and selenium, which...The Health Benefits of Raspberries
Jul 10, 2009
Nature has a way of providing most of our nutritional needs by producing a variety of superfoods. "Superfood" is generally used to refer to a fruit or vegetable that is fully loaded with phytonutrients or plant chemical compounds which provide superior...
