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One of the more popular entries on this blog is my review of the the Fiber One Chewy Bar. So I thought yo guys might be interested in this review of three food bars: Bear Fruit Bar (from www.MorFoods.com), the FruitFast bars ( www.FruitFast.com) and a follow up on the Organic Food Bar […]
Using randomizer, I’ve selected the 5 winners of the book giveaway for Juicing, Fasting, and Detoxing for Life :
1. Rashmi
2. Kam A
3. Danielle
4. Barbara Baker
5. Cindi
Please send me your name and address so I can have the book sent your way!
To the others who didn’t win this round, don’t fret, there’ll are more give-aways and […]
After reading Kathy Freston’s book Quantum Wellness, Oprah tries a 21-day cleansing diet and eliminates caffeine, sugar, alcohol, gluten and animal products. Read the highs and lows of Oprah’s experience in her blog.
On her 4th week, she says:
What I know for sure is I’ve reached a new level of awareness about food, eating and the […]
In the past, I have written about reports on the benefits of zeaxanthin and lutein supplements on eye health such as reducing cataracts and age-related macular degeneration risks. But to date, it has remained unclear how these compounds confer their protective benefits.
A new study published in the Journal of Lipid Research, however, provides clues as […]
How would you like your tomato to be able to protect you from Alzheimer’s disease?
Alzheimer’s Disease is believed to be caused by the accumulation of beta-amyloid, a toxic insoluble fibrous protein in the brain, which leads to the death of neurons. Thus, to prevent or delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease, researchers are trying to […]
In study sponsored by Lichtwer Pharma, a German manufacturer of herbal supplements, UK researchers found that a preparation of artichoke leaf extract helped decrease cholesterol levels in healthy adults with raised cholesterol levels.
Plasma total cholesterol levels dropped on average 4.2 per cent and increased by 1.9 per cent among the control group, making a 6.1 per […]
Did you know the secret to vibrant health is in your blender? It’s true. Juicing vegetables provides concentrated nutrition–vitamins, minerals, enzymes, phytochemicals, and antioxidants–that is found in virtually no other source.
Juicing, Fasting, and Detoxing for Life offers a healthy, alternative approach to juicing, eating well, and cleansing the body and soul with recipes, smoothies, and […]
In celebration of their 24th anniversary, Earthbound Farm is giving away three autographed copies of Food to Live By cookbook each day (open to US residents only). All you have to do is fill up an entry form and if yours is the 24th, 124th, or 224th entry of the day, you’ll win a […]
Although I’ve written several entries on the health benefits of wine consumption because of its resveratrol content, I hope the posts did not come across as promoting excessive alcohol consumption. I’d like to take this opportunity that while there are scientific evidence supporting the so-called French paradox, most suggest that moderate regular wine consumption is […]
A study published in FASEB adds to the increasing evidence that eating the right foods can help you get smarter.
In the study, gerbils were given various combinations of three compounds needed for healthy brain membranes: choline, found in eggs; uridine monophosphate (UMP) found in beets; and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), found in fish oils. Other gerbils […]
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