I have been making smoothies out of fruit for a while already. I now want to try some smoothies that include vegetables, especially dark green ones. My first included spinach, a banana, water, and some miscellaneous pieces from a bag of frozen fruit that I bought at the local grocery store. The banana and fruit “held back” some of the spinach taste, and I considered it “so-so”. I am trusting that it was, however, quite nutritious. (more…)

Stored on YouTube, and has to do with raw foods. The related link is http://nutritionlessons.com/rawfoods

The colon is one of the body?s major organs that are part of the intestinal processes. It also seems that it is the one we do not pay attention to. Many people believe that the bowel will clean itself out. The perfect idea is that the diet will have a high amount of fiber in it with the consumption of fruit and vegetables. The problem comes when we realize that few are actually practicing a safe diet. Most of the people living in the United States eat more meat and food that is processed and also food that has a low fiber count. This is giving the colon a big opportunity to get clogged up. Not only can the bad and not balanced diet bother the correct digestion, it can also raise the amount of the nasty toxins in the colon leading to problems that could be in the form of diseases. Many of the other organs and be bothered by these toxins including the liver and kidneys. (more…)

Guest author Doug Purcell discusses 7 foods that should never see your digestive system.

French fries

Greasy, crispy, crunchy, crinkly, crackling, good tasting and flat out terrible to your health. Potatoes are not the ideal vegetable in its natural form because it is a bit on the starchy side. However it is even more detrimental to your health when it is turned into French fries. It is processed and refined which means it loses a huge chunk of their nutritional value. To make it even worse they are fried in heart clogging vegetables oils commonly known as trans fat. The higher the temperatures the fries are fried in the more carcinogens or cancer causing agents they will contain. (more…)

Which calcium supplement is best for you? And how much calcium do you need?

Age and Gender: If you are over 50, most physicians recommend 1500 mg to 2500 mg of calcium per day, divided between meals. Younger people can do well with 500 to 1000 mg of calcium or calcium/magnesium per day and if you eat plenty of dairy products and dark green vegetables you may require less. (more…)

Be sure to get the recommended amount of calcium every day. Calcium supplements, like those at webbernaturals.com, come in a variety of forms (capsules, tablets and even toffee-like chews), dosages and combinations with Magnesium, Vitamin D, phosphorus and zinc – all nutrients that can improve the absorption and efficacy of Calcium. The Osteoporosis Society of Canada recommends the following intake of calcium and Vitamin D every day to maintain strong bones: (more…)

While just a few years ago, organic products could only be found in specialty food stores, they’re now widely available at most grocery stores and markets. Most people have a general sense that organic food is beneficial but may not be clear on the specific benefits it has to offer. With the recent increase in organic product lines, such as Sobeys’ Compliments Organic line, it is now easier than ever to incorporate organic food into busy lifestyles. This winter, consider the following reasons to eat ‘green’. (more…)

Limiting salt (sodium) is important for controlling blood pressure, a complication of diabetes. Choose lower salt tinned goods and find ways to make your own recipes from staples you buy in jars or tins.

Recipe makeover

Make your own tomato sauce by sautéing some onion and garlic with herbs such as oregano, basil and dried parsley in a few drops of oil for a few minutes. Add diced canned tomatoes and simmer slowly over low heat for at least 30 minutes. To thicken, add a tablespoon or more of tomato paste. (more…)

Healthy living is a priority for everyone – making good nutritional choices and maintaining a healthy body weight are important steps to living a healthy life. For those who suffer from a chronic disease, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), being healthy is an important element to the management of the disease. (more…)

It is important to know your cholesterol numbers. For someone with normal numbers and no additional predictive factors pointing to a danger of high cholesterol, the few tests suggested by the doctor should be sufficient. For someone 20 years or older, a test every 5 years is the suggested number, until the results start showing traces of high cholesterol. (more…)