Juicing is becoming more popular as a treatment for chronic conditions like diabetes and cancer. To get juice, you only need to know a few basics. All vegetable and fruit juices are good, but green juice has no sugars and is particularly nutritious. Raw green vegetables have healing properties that are undisputed. Celery is a common vegetable that most people don't even consider. It is delicious with unhealthy foods like potato chips. It can lower blood pressure, prevent strokes, and…
About 65% of North Americans are overweight or chubby. As a Registered Nurse, I see the complications and results of this growing issue every day. My goal is to help people lose weight safely and healthy. The results they achieve are not long-lasting. It is better to rely on a healthy weight loss option that will give you lasting results. It is important to set realistic goals and not expect to lose a lot of weight in a short amount…
There is life, and fruit, and there is hope. Nine hundred and ninety nine out of every thousand healers will have to accept this truth. Although many people have heard of the "grape cure" to over-feeding and the "lemon cure for rheumatism", these "cures" are largely just names. It is still amazing to the uninitiated how much fruit can be eaten if you give up all other food types. This should not be done in a reckless or random manner.…
Cherries can be divided into two groups: sweet cherries and tart cherries. They are the smallest member of the stone family, which also includes plums, peaches, and nectarines. The bing cherry is the most loved sweet cherry, while the Montmorency tart cherry is the most popular. Both sweet and tart cherries, and their juice, have been known to have a variety of health benefits. Although the health benefits can be interchanged in many cases, this article will focus more on…
Obesity is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, diabetes type II and certain forms of cancer. More people are trying to lose weight. They often resort to fad diets and strict exercise regimens. However, these methods can be too hard to follow or too wearisome. Some resort to drugs that have side effects that are more harmful than the benefits. It takes time to achieve your desired weight. It takes dedication, patience, and the willingness to suffer discomfort. These are…
Fructose, a simple carbohydrate, is found in most fruits. It can also be found in processed forms as high fructose Corn syrup in a variety commercially prepared foods. Over the past few decades, the United States has seen a dramatic increase in fructose intake and high fructose syrup (HFCS). A higher intake of HFCS has been linked to obesity, metabolic disorders, and other conditions that can be caused by poor lifestyle choices. High blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, high blood…
Let's face facts. We all crave sweet things at some point. What sweetener should I use if I make dessert at home? What should you put in your cup of coffee? It shouldn't contain high-fructose corn syrup. This is because it will make you fat. How much worse is high-fructose syrup than sugar? Or honey? It's time to learn science. Five sugars are known as monosaccharides: glucose (glucose), galactose (xylose), and ribose. These five sugars are the building blocks of…
Manufacturers began sweetening food and beverages with HFCS (High-Fructose Corn Syrup) in the 1970's. HFCS is less expensive than sugar, has a shorter shelf life than sugar, and is slightly sweeter. There are three levels of sweetness available for HFCS: HFCS 55, HFCS 42 and HFCS90. HFCS-42 means that the syrup contains 42% fructose, 58% glucose, and HFCS-55 contains 55% fructose. HFCS-55 contains 55% fructose, and 45% glucose. HFCS 90, which is 90% fructose, is not used in food but…