Some of the most astonishing miracles to come out of the nutrition laboratories in recent months have had to do with the mighty family of water-soluble vitamins grouped together under the head of this amazing Vitamin B Complex.

When they use the term “Vitamin B complex, scientists are tacitly admitting that they do not know all the vitamins that compose it. Yet experiments with animals indicate that the B vitamins may turn out to be the most remarkable treasure house of human health thus far discovered.

The entire B complex (not the individual and better known B vitamins) appears to be a preventive of baldness and of gray hair, at least in animals, as we shall later see. Liberal Vitamin B Complex intake in animals is believed by many researchers to encourage greater resistance to infantile paralysis. Also, in very recent experiments, it has proved remarkably effective in preventing the development of liver cancers in laboratory rats. Right now there is a ferment of activity to relate these startling findings to human beings.

Two practical and potent sources of the entire Vitamin B complex in human diets are liver and yeast. Liver is a veritable hoarder of vitamins, known and unknown—among the unknown elements being the factor that prevents per-niciôus anaemia. Early experiments were performed with calves’ liver, leading to exaggerated demand and high prices for this particular variety. Beef liver, pork liver, and chicken livers are considerably cheaper and just as important nutritionally as the organ of the aristocratic calf.

Baker’s or Brewer’s yeast is a good source of the Vitamin B complex, since the living plants of yeast have the ability to synthesize vitamins.

To be continued….

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Basically by now, we all know that there are two main types of fibre:

Insoluble Fibre - Reduces risk of Colon cancer, assists bowel movements (constipation),

• move bulk through the intestines
• control and balance the pH (acidity) in the intestines

Food sources

• Vegetables, dark green and leafy and beans
• Root vegetable skins and fruit skins
• Seeds and Nuts
• whole-wheat, bran, oats

Soluble Fibre - Reduces the risk of heart diseases and diabetes

• Regulate blood sugar or glucose
• Binds with fatty acids

Food sources

• Flax seed
• Oats, oat bran, barley
• Fruits and Vegetables
• Nuts

Weight Control
Foods high in fat and/or sugar are very high in energy and an excessive intake leads to weight gain. A diet high in fibre-rich unrefined carbohydrates like wholemeal bread, wholewheat pasta and wholemeal cereals will provide us with a longer lasting feeling of fullness and a consequent decreased intake of high energy foods.

Constipation
Fibre helps to keep the bowel healthy and to function regularly due to the increased bulk and softness of the stool from the increased water absorption and bacterial growth. The increased bulk causes the stool to move quickly through the digestive system and because the stools are softer, they are expelled easier than the hard stools.

Cholesterol
It has been found that a high intake of soluble fibre, helps lower the cholesterol levels. People with a higher cholesterol level appear to benefit more than an increased fibre intake than those with slightly raised cholesterol levels.

Diabetes
It is very important to have a good intake of fibre-rich unrefined carbohydrates especially for a diabetic. The soluble fibre forms a sticky gel when it absorbs fluid and therefore this gel would slow down the sugar from releasing into the bloodstream.

Cancer
Consuming a high-fibre diet provides bulkier and frequent bowel movements which decrease the transit time through the gut. This would decrease the amount of time that the colon is exposed to naturally occurring carcinogens that are found in the stools.

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First, I love Tofu and I find that it is very versatile. I love it steamed or add in soups. You can eat it hot or cold.

Tofu is soybean curd, made from soymilk where an agent is added for coagulation to form curds. The excess liquid is squeezed out and the remaining solid curds are pressed into blocks. Think cheese…made in the similar way but from cow’s milk.

Anyway, besides being an excellent and healthful addition to any diet, I think Tofu should be a smart choice for anyone trying to lose weight without sacrificing good nutrition.

These are some of the many well-known health benefits to consider for including Tofu in your diet:

1. high-quality plant protein that does not elevate blood pressure

2. cholesterol free and has low glycaemic indexes

3. high in dietary fibre, without the added calories

4. contains several essential vitamins and minerals like iron, calcium and magnesium

5. contains omega-3 fatty acids that combats heart diseases

6. reduces the risk of several types of cancer like colon, prostate and breast because of isoflavones,

a phyto-chemical found in soy.

So bear in mind that Tofu isn’t the exclusive domain for vegetarians and dieters, it is for everyone and anyone to enjoy it as part of a balanced and varied diet!

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Let’s see if you are able to see a common theme in all the four hot tips I am going to mention below:

1. Swimming:

Do you enjoy swimming? Do you know that swimming is one of the best ways of burning body fat? If you would like to get rid of your ugly potbelly then don’t lose a minute! Slip into your two-piece and jump onto the pool! You see: swimming not only helps you burn body fat and shape up your belly, it also strengthens your body and gives you a lot of energy! But then, if you are way too fat, then you may not be able to fit into your swimsuit. Don’t lose heart; there are other options too!

2. Running:

If you are not a fast swimmer, or don’t want to swim, don’t worry, because there are many other ways to lose fat fast! One of the best ways of getting rid of belly fat is by running regularly. Running not only helps you burn the extra calories and fat, it also keeps you fresh and energetic throughout the day. For best results, you should alternate between running and jogging.

3. Brisk/Speed Walking:

If you cannot keep up with high intensity exercises, then running may not be an option for you. In that case, you should try to brisk or speed walk. Have you ever thought of leaving the elevator and using the stairs to reach your office? This is really one of the coolest ways to lose weight. Also, try to brisk walk up to your office and give your old and tired car a break!

4. Dancing:

Ok, I understand that neither brisk walking nor running appeals to you. Probably you are a great dancer! Just in case you are not aware of it, dancing too can help you lose weight. So just hit out your favorite disc and start dancing…

Even if you are not a great dancer, that should not be an excuse. Perhaps some people are afraid they will make a fool of themselves if they fail to dance properly. Infact, you don’t need to dance in any special way in order to lose fat. If you are concerned about the etiquette of shaking a leg in public, why not join a dance class to learn all the required skills?

So now you can see what’s the common theme on the above is: KEEP YOUR BODY MOVING You just cannot expect to lose weight if you sit or lie round all day without doing anything. Move your body and eat healthy balanced foods, and you will surely be able to lose weight and keep it that way!

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When it comes to cleansing your body on the inside there are important steps that you should take in order to successfully rid themselves of those accumulated bad toxins.

The most important thing to consider, however, when undergoing a detoxification process is whether or not you will continue the process month to month, weekend to weekend, or just how many times per year your body will undergo this terrific cleansing process.

If you are unsure about how many times you would like to complete a detoxification of the body, though, the best and perhaps most important thing that you could do is to have just the basic detoxification ingredients in the kitchen/pantry so that you are ready to carry out the process at anytime.

Here are the three basic detoxification ingredients:

1. Garlic, Cayenne Pepper, Cinnamon, and Ginger
2. Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
3. Vegetable Broth and Soup

All these ingredients definitely need to be kept in your kitchen/pantry before, during, and after a detoxification weekend or time period, except for the fresh fruits and vegetables. These basic detox ingredients would help cleanse the body in some way or another, and they are all beneficial to forming a healthy lifestyle filled with healthy ingredients and food!

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That is if you want to…
Good Luck

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Wonder what comes next…
One minute the authorities say we should avoid eating tuna and next, it is alright to eat but within limits, would you???

What is mercury?

“Mercury poisoning is the ill effects on humans nervous system and other bodily systems due to the over-exposure of mercury. Mercury is a neurotoxin, meaning it affects the nervous system. The “mad hatters” of the 19th century suffered from mercury poisoning which caused personality changes, nervousness, trembling, and even dementia. The hatters were exposed to mercury in the felting process, where mercury was rubbed onto cloth to preserve it.

Today, people are more aware of the dangers of mercury and many of its uses have been discontinued. However, mercury exposure is still an occupational hazard for people in many industries and mercury is present in the environment around us. There is also the risk of exposure due to a thermometer breaking or mercury leaking out of a thermostat or any number of mercury-containing devices. If mercury vapor is inhaled, as much as 80 percent may enter the bloodstream.”

So what is the mercury doing in the oceans and seas in the first place?

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Do you think that you are hungry because you’re fat, or are you fat because you’re hungry?

Hmmm…. this is no chicken-and-egg question. To some degree, at least, you are hungry because you’re fat. You have more body area and that means greater surface to radiate heat and call for calories.

So, here’s how to put a rein on your appetite starting today:

1. Stop eating while you’re still a little hungry.

2. Revise your eating habits and find something to distract you from thinking about food.

3. Find foods that requires slow chewing such as raw carrots, celery, etc

4. Don’t wash food down with water because drinking water with meals may wash down masses of half-chewed food and thus unconsciously step up your food intake instead.

5. Don’t be tricked by fancy foods such as an ice cream sundae topped off with nuts and whipped cream.

6. Learn to keep a count on calories and read the labels.

7. Place a variety of fruits in a fruit bowl on the coffee table instead of a box of chocolates, candies and pastries.

8. Don’t go without breakfast because that is not a smart move, you will put on weight instead!

With these eight ways you can now learn to take control of your health STARTING NOW…

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After last month’s news on polluted drinking water, most probably they meant don’t drink 8 glasses of tap water with all the pharmaceutical drugs and what not found in drinking water???

Here’s the video about the new research :

Sometime ago, I read a book titled Your Body’s Many Cries for Water: You Are Not Sick, You Are Thirsty by an ex- political prisoner Dr. Fereydoon Batmanghelidj, a renowned researcher who spent more than 20 years of research on dehydration, painful diseases and how water can cure our body pains after he discovered the healing powers of water while in prison.

This is what he has found out during his research:

• Without water, Nothing lives
• Water is an important source of energy
• Water is the bonding adhesive for cell structures
• Water increases the rate of absorption of all substances in food
• Water is responsible for the transport of all substances in the body
• Water generates electrical and magnetic energy in every cell in the body
• Water increases the efficiency of the red blood cells in collecting oxygen in the lungs
• Water increases the efficiency of the immune system including fighting against cancers

I personally believe each person is different and though water drinking is essential to health, each person has different needs. From my experience, drinking warm water and a brisk walk has helped me to solve those irritating headaches and my occasional joint pains ….so for me its bye bye painkillers! What about you…?

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What about bottled water? A lot of brands start at the water tap too …

Besides being told upteem times about toxins gathering around the environment, recently we are being informed that pharmaceutical drugs have been found polluting our drinking water too.

Apparently they get deposited into our drinking water in two ways:

• excretion- drugs that you take, or drugs given to livestock, some of the active components that are not absorbed in the body are deposited into sewage treatment centers. Drug-ridden waste from livestock also ends up polluting water in the soil, rivers, streams and lastly drinking water.
• disposal - unused or outdated medications being flushed down the toilets or disposed as trash by people, pharmaceutical companies and hospitals which ultimately ends in the environment.

Incase, you have missed this breaking news about drinking water being polluted by the Associated Press investigations, just click on the arrow now to play the video…

I must say, nothing surprises me these days as I believe this is an age old issue, otherwise why are these water filtering devices and systems have been in business for so long?

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