47 Simple Herbal Remedies

Herbal Medicine has been around for thousands of years. Here is a brief overview of 47 simple herbal remedies to common, everyday ailments.

Identifying specific herbs and their uses:

1. Agar Agar – An algae from sea weed- gelatinous natural thickener and  natural laxative
2. Agrimony – Remedy for digestive system and  appendicitis
3. Alder Tree – Easing pain of swollen breast or burning and aching feet.
4. Alfalfa – Good for the pituitary gland, alkalizes the body rapidly and detoxifies liver.
5. Aloes – Treating cancer, stomach ailments and good for burns
6. Angelica – Expectorant for coughs, bronchitis and pleurisy Read more

The Worlds Healthiest Foods

There are several edible plant and animal foods that are of nutritional value.  Listed below are a few of them.  You can plan and include these food products in your diet in a way to achieve a balanced diet.

Vegetables

Vegetables vary from each other with regards to the kind of nutritional value they provide us with.  We have to plan our diet in a way to provide us with the energy required for our daily routine and to maintain the energy level and metabolic functions of our body in a way to boost our immunit Read more

Fiber, A Must! But What Is It? What Types Are There?

Q. What is FIBER?
It is the structural part of fruits, vegetables and grains that the digestive system cannot
breakdown or digest.

Let’s talk about the different types of fiber – Soluble Fiber and Insoluble Fiber

Both soluble and insoluble fiber are undigested. They are therefore not absorbed into the
bloodstream. Instead of being used for energy, fiber is excreted from our bodies. Soluble
fiber forms a gel when mixed with liquid, while insoluble fiber does not. Insoluble fiber
passes through our intestines largely intact. Read more

Nutritional Labels, Fats & Portion Control

Nutritional Labels, Fats & Portion Control

Food Labels: Know What You’re Getting

You can start to make healthy choices for your life right now just by getting a few food packages from the kitchen and reviewing the following explanations of “Nutritional Facts.” If you’re counting calories, fats or carbohydrates, it’s important to know how those numbers are calculated in the food you eat.

_ Serving Size: Defines what is considered a normal serving of this food based on portion size or

measurements like cups, tablespoons, etc. Information on calories, amounts of protein, fat, etc., is based on this measured size.

_ Total Fat: Look at the grams of total fat in a serving. A low fat food is defined as containing 3 grams of fat or less per serving. Read more

Learning About Carbohydrates and Sugars

You have probably seen ads for low-carb foods and diets, but kids and adults need carbohydrates (say: kar-bo-hi-draytz).

Most foods contain carbohydrates, which the body breaks down into simple sugars – the major source of energy for the body.

Two Types of Carbohydrates

There are two major types of carbohydrates in foods: simple and complex.

Simple carbohydrates: These are also called simple sugars. Simple sugars are found in

refined sugars, like the white sugar you’d find in a sugar bowl. If you have a lollipop, you’re

eating simple carbohydrates. But you’ll also find simple sugars in more nutritious foods, such

as fruit and milk. It’s better to get your simple sugars from food like fruit and mil Read more

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