By Paul S Fitzgerald Many people eat genetically modified foods without being consciously aware of it. But the question is are genetically modified foods safe for human consumption? Many of the processed foods that we buy from the market have genetically changed ingredients. The most common genetically modified foods are derived from plants – soybean, corn, canola and cotton seed
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By Patt Carpenter Green foods have recently become a focus of modern natural health practices across Texas and the United States. Juice bars and natural health food markets in Austin, Dallas, and Houston boast smoothies with spirulina, vegetable juices with chlorella, and power shots of wheatgrass. Naturopaths have been known to prescribe super green foods to aid in the treatment
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By Kevin A The market trends in dietary supplements reflect current scientific research combined with current health conditions and trends. A look at the neutraceutical market today will show that there are specific products for supporting specific health conditions for the heart, lung, diabetes, pregnancy, supplements specifically for women, men and women over 40, for children and for the aging,
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By Anja Timm Gelatin – what is it? Gelatin is pretty much translucent, tasteless and odorless and is commonly used in foods, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. The culinary gelatin is used mostly as a thickening or emulsifying agent and can be purchased in powder or sheet form. It can also be found in a host of prepared foods, from desserts, ice
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By Amy Ou Yang The battle for constipation is undoubtedly furious since it is said to be one of the major causes of having colon cancer. Nowadays, many individuals are shifting from the meaty lifestyle to a healthier dish which entails eating organic food and high fiber diet and this includes yogurt. They say that one of the major causes
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By Jody Kuchar This article is not intended to be the solution to each persons dietary needs. Consult your physician if you wish to change your nutrition intake and begin exercise. Some information contained in this article has been gathered through workshops of the American Diabetes Association. Diets, Fads and Healthy Eating The word diet has taken on a meaning
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By Gwendolyn Swatlovski For most vegans I know, their motivations lie primarily in the animal-activism arena. They are animal lovers themselves, most have a pet or four, and all have seen the undercover videos released by PETA and other Animal Rights groups. I whole-heartedly support the work and efforts of these groups, as well as my fellow vegan’s right to
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