In recent articles I discussed how eating habits and food choices can have a profound effect not only on our physical health and well-being, but also on our mental health. The old adage, “You are what you eat,” is definitely on the mark when it comes to describing how we feel after we’ve eaten or what we choose to create for our diet. Many people choose “mood enhancing foods” to “pick them up” or to give them a quick “rush”. The two most common means for this are foods that contain processed sugars and starches, as well as caffeine. Translated: Too many people start their days off with coffee and donuts. Well, then again many people finish their mid-mornings, early afternoons and late afternoons this way! Why?
Category Archives: Nutrition
Is Parsley a Miracle Herb?
When is the last time you thought about a little green herb known as parsley? Recently? A long time ago? Never, maybe? Perhaps you should because parsley just may be a miracle herb! Parsley is an herb you probably see often but give little thought to. As opposed to being a part of the main dish, it is often used as a garnish for everything from steak to fish to potatoes to casseroles. It finds its way onto salads quite often as well. This is a tasty little herb that goes unnoticed and in some cases is downright ignored. But parsley is good for you. The attributes of parsley did not go unnoticed back in history.
Mineral Loss in Our Foods and Why You Should Worry
Many minerals from our foods have been lost because of our farming methods and it’s a concern because these are vital for our well-being – here’s more info.
Sugar – Why is it So Bad for You? – Part Two
Here I’ll explore some of the more darker secrets of sugar addiction and the impact on your body and how to avoid the more damaging effects it can have.
Sugar – Why is it So Bad for You? – Part One
Sugar is sweet and nice to the taste, but addictive and a poison to our body – it takes its hold on us early as an infant and getting off it can be tough.
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