The Truth About Energy Drinks

By David Zinczenko, with Matt Goulding – Posted on Tue, Jun 02, 2009, 6:02 pm PDT

Eat This, Not That
by David Zinczenko, with Matt Goulding a Yahoo! Health Expert for Nutrition

Do energy drinks really rev up your body and sharpen your mind? And what, exactly, are they even made of? To help you separate the science from the sales pitch, we analyzed the claims and ingredients of five of the most popular potions on the market, and rated them from best to worst. All to answer the most important question of all: Are energy drinks safe—or should you can these beverages for good? Read on for your exclusive report, compliments of the brand new book Eat This, Not That! The Best (and Worst!) Foods in America.
Countdown of the Top 5 Energy Drinks
#5. 5-Hour Energy (2 fl oz) Read more

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

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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