The golden key to good health the natural way, lies in the consumption of fruits and vegetables. The statement definitely sounds clichéd but there's nothing denying its truth. Out of the amazing range of exotic fruits and vegetables available, there is one vegetable family that is consumed by all and sundry in various forms- as breakfast, lunch or snack item. Melon is one such natural food item that qualifies itself as the perfect food for all seasons. The reason behind this is...

Food additives, used by mankind for centuries, are chemicals applied to foods at home or by the food industry to improve the taste, color, texture, and longevity of food. Salt, sugar, and vinegar were among the first food additives discovered and were used both to enhance taste and to preserve foods. Although salt, smoke, spices, and sugars have been used moderately for millennia, in the past 30 years, with the advent of processed foods, there has been a massive explosion in the...

We all know that fruits and vegetables are an important part of our diet, yet most people continue to struggle when it comes to getting the recommended five servings of fruits and vegetables each day. The National Cancer Institute’s campaign to eat at least five servings per day has done nothing to implement this in our doctor’s offices or schools.

If you eat one more fruit and one more vegetable each day (this is probably double what you are eating now) I can...

By skinny people, we mean the people who are NOT constantly trying to lose weight and are NOT slave to quick-fix diets and still have a lean, healthy body that they feel comfortable with.

Here are five things that skinny people don't tend to do:

1. Skinny people don't skip breakfast.Eating breakfast jump-starts your metabolism. When you wake up, your metabolism is on "slow" and stays that way until you eat. With your metabolism on "go," you're...

“The HCG diet consists of a very low calorie diet and treatments of HCG that is administered through oral suspension or injections. It has been said that the diet actually helps people to understand the consumption of food and why it is important to only consume proportion sizes. HCG is what women produce in the placenta during pregnancy”

HCG - Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) is a glycoprotein hormone produced during pregnancy by the developing embryo soon after...

Sproutinghas been discovered to have many health benefits, and even helps to prevent and cure diseases, such as heart problems, diabetes, and depression just to name a few.

Sprouts can be purchased in some grocery stores, but if you truly want fresh and tasty sprouts then your best option is to sprout them yourself. Doing so is very economical, takes very little effort, and you can enjoy fresh sprouts in as little as 2-3 days.

When sprouting you should only use...

There are almost 1000 species ofleaf vegetablesthat have been discovered around the world. Some of them are tastier than others, but all of them are nutritious. As a matter of fact, leaf vegetables are one of the healthiest foods, and are absolutely crucial if you want to lose weight.

How can Leaf Vegetables Help?

Leaf vegetables are high in nutrients, but yet they are low in calories. This means that you do not need as many calories in order to obtain  the...

People may feel sad concerning their favorite chocolate, still the truth is that there are moments of a year when individuals may all love in a few pieces of chocolate without sensing ill-effects. There is an expression that nine out of ten individuals adore chocolate, and the last individual is lying.

Why does all this regret border those who ingest chocolate? Do individuals actually need to feel sorry about ingesting it? Luckily, the response is a big NO! There's nothing...

Food bars are formulated to gratify the need for a smart, favorable, delectable as well as filled bite, and is usually marketed as a repast alternative bar or a protein bar. These food bars tenders individuals with a busy and active way of life, and for people only seeking for a snack - a quick origin of nutriment.

Several individuals switch to chocolate bars when they want an instant snack. It is difficult to find out something that can defeat the gratification submerging...

A change is as good as a holiday and if the change is a detox diet you will need to take some time off to do the job properly. The side effects of detoxing should not be taken lightly. Even a brief detoxification period is a major change in your life.

Before you begin a detoxing program see your doctor for a check-up. Tell him that you are thinking of going on a detox regime and listen to his advice. Most doctors will not approve of detoxing because medical research has not found...