Food provides the raw materials from which you are made, so it makes sense to choose nutrient-rich varieties.
Vitamin A is found in liver. If it is stored in the liver of other animals that we eat, then it would be reasonable to suggest that it might be stored in human liver, which indeed it is. Since vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin, you might also predict that it would be stored in …
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Ginger is a flowering plant that originated in Southeast Asia. It’s among the healthiest spices on the planet. Ginger is thought to have originated in the Himalayan foothills of Northern India. Today, it is widely grown all over the world as a major commercial spice crop. The ginger plant grows to about a meter in …
Both vitamins and minerals are essential in the diet in small quantities.The term ‘vitamin’ was not coined until early in the 20th century, to describe those chemicals in food without which a pattern of deficiency symptoms (often called a deficiency syndrome) occurs. Minerals, also called mineral elements, are those elements other than carbon, hydrogen, oxygen …
Arthritis is an inflammation of the joint or even joints and loss of function of one or more joints. Symptoms of arthritis can vary depending on the type of arthritis the person has. They could include joint pain, stiffness and tenderness, restricted movement of the joint, warm red skin over the joint, inflammation in and …
The main part of phase two detoxification in the liver is conjugationThis renders toxic drugs, chemicals or hormones less harmful. this is where chemicals have been attached to xenobiotics substance by an enzyme known as conjugate. This endogenous molecule is hydrophilic and will aid in elimination or neutralisation of xenobiotic. Conjugation involves the addition of …
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Being physically active and keeping to a regular exercise routine is one of the best ways to keep your self, healthy, happy an mentally strong. The great thing about regular exercises not only does it help towards your health, physically and mentally. But the changes are noticeable in a short amount of time, if the …
Sometimes with the best intentions at heart, we make big health changes to our lifestyles. But do you find it difficult to stick to them? Maybe your thinking you need to change so much, but not sure if it’s possible to stick to so many changes. Maybe your clueless on where to start, or maybe …
Our body continuously monitors our internal conditions including the levels of certain nutrients, body temperature, blood sugar, water control, our blood pressure. Our body maintains us in a system called homeostasis. Homeostasis is the maintenance of a constant internal environment. The nervous system and hormones are responsible for this. The conditions inside our body must …
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What fruits can do for our body 1, Cherries help calm, your nervous system 2, Jackfruit boosts energy 3, Mangos boost the body's ability to fight against cancer 4, Watermelon helps control your heart rate 5, Oranges help maintain, great skin and vision 6, Peaches are rich in potassium, fluoride, and iron 7, Apples help …
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Our metabolism is the process that our body uses to breaks down the food we eat. Into energy that our body uses for all its functions. The nutrients we get from our food as well as the food type itself all play a role in our metabolism. Consuming whole foods will always be better than …
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A word from the wise……A massive overhaul all at one to improve your healthy living and all the benefits a healthy lifestyle comes with, is not recommend. As in part one baby steps should be taken, these small steps will lead to big health changes and benefits but baby steps will make them more sustainable. …
When a woman has her period, it is the bodies way of shedding the nutrient rich lining what was created by the last cycle from inside the uterus. This happens when the hormones estrogen andprogesterone levels drop and there is no pregnancy. The first half of the female menstrual cycle is called the follicular phase …
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Living healthy is pictured as one having a vibrant, active life with a healthy body and healthy mind, living disease and illness free. Is this achievable? Absolutely it is. To start a healthy lifestyle don’t make all the changes at once, gradually introduce small changes to your lifestyle as these will set a foundation for …
My book is to introduce people to veganism it’s a five day four week vegan plan, all your recipes, seven at home workouts with science backed information. This book gives you the nutrition information needed to maximise your gym performance. Including, Explaining the use of the three energy systems during aerobic exercise, How are macronutrients …
Food poisoning is rarely serious and usually gets better within a week. You can normally treat yourself or your child at home.Food poisoning, is also called food-borne illness It is an illness caused by eating contaminated food. Any type of food can cause food poisoning. Infectious organisms including bacteria, viruses and parasites or their toxins …
A.C.S health kicker gives us an insight into your health and well-being, along with your health goals, barriers, and any obstacles that may stand in your way. With this plan we offers different options for you for your daily calorie intake. this can help you make the change more comfortably. Aiming for a healthy BMI. …
Atherosclerosis is a build-up of plaque inside a person’s arteries. These arteries are what carries our oxidation-rich blood around our body delivering nutrients as well as hormones to all cells in our body. This transport system also carries carbon dioxide and waste products to the lungs, kidneys, and digestion system to be removed from the …
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Glucose tolerance factor, which is biologically the active form of chromium plays an active role in controlling blood sugars. GTF increases the hormone insulin, insulin is made in the pancreas it is a protein chain or peptide hormone. By activating the kinase receptor, it helps the metabolisms of carbohydrates and lipids. Chromium is absorbed very …
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To start a new health journey, you should be working on you, physical and mental health to include optimal nutrition and optimal wellbeing at the same time. The first thing I have to tell you and there will be some who won’t like this but….. It has to start with you……You are the one who …
THIS IS A LIST OF SOME COMMON EFFECTS OF TRAUMA: THE WAY YOU FEEL Experiencing intense emotions of distress, sadness, shame, anger, bitterness, guilt and low mood. Feeling anxious, fearful and panicky Feeling tense, irritable and ‘on edge’ Finding it very hard to cope with these overwhelming feelings or calm yourself down Feeling unmotivated, helpless …
The motility process is the contraction of the muscles along the GI tract, also known as the gastrointestinal tract, this process needs to be at the right speed, so it’s slow enough that the food that we’ve eaten can be digested and the nutrients to be absorbed, but also at a good speed to move …
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If we want to understand the reasons for mental health problems, it often makes more sense to ask ‘What has happened to you?’ than ‘What is wrong with you?’ You may or may not wish to think of these events as ‘traumas’.However, I am hopeful that at least some of the sections and ideas in …
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Explaining the three main types of carbohydrates. A carbohydrate is a biomolecule which has carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atom which is usually at a ratio of 2-1 for hydrogen- oxygen. Carbohydrates are the body’s main source of energy they fuel the brain, kidneys heart muscle and central nervous system. Carbohydrates provide this energy in particularly …
Most if not all would of us would of heard the saying“breakfast is the most important meal of the day” Is this true? Well let’s take a dive into this and formulate our own opinions. For me I always say it depends on the person as breakfast is a diet. It’s a diet because anything …
Over stimulating our body with items such as coffee, tea, cigarettes, alcohol, sports drinks, highly processed foods, caffeine pills, there are certain drugs like amphetamine and cocaine all of which can cause anxiety, seizures, stomach cramps, headaches, and panic. Even our daily cups of coffee can have a negative effect causing anxiety, increased vasoconstriction, and …
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In part one we talked about:Nutrients, that it is a substance in foods and beverages that is essential to human survival. The three basic classes of nutrients are water, the energy-yielding and body-building nutrients, that are macronutrients, and the micronutrients (vitamins and minerals).why we need them, how to get them and what they do and …
What are the main nutrients that can help at the first stage of the stress response? Eating a well-balanced diet and being physically active is important not just to battle stress but many other health problems. It’s also important to do this regularly and not just at times of need as good nutrition is important …
What are the three stages of the general adaptation syndrome. Know in short as (GAS), the general adaptation syndrome explains what happens when our body goes through the stages of stress. It describes the physiological changes that our body will go through and what our body can experience well it is under this stress. Some …
This kind of diet is where food has been assigned into certain groups. These groups are carbohydrates and starches, fruits as well as sweet fruit, acidic fruits, proteins, vegetables, and fats. Food combining is the system that certain foods pair better together than other. Which could lead to better digestion and the breakdown of nutrients. …
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Is it as simply as just taking care of your self? Well self care has been around for thousands of years it’s not a new concept. Of course, self-care is not a substitute for professional help, and you shouldn’t feel you have to tackle your problems alone. If your mental health is suffering, you should …
What is nutrition, well it’s a life support machine, it is literally an organism that uses food (nutrition) to support its life functions. The support can be poor to excellent depending on the diet it is given to live on. Therefore nutrition is a biochemical and physiological process which uses a diet to support a …
Even with the additions of adding nutrients back in to junk foods, I don’t believe this will help anyone. Junk food as well as sugary drinks are low in nutrients but high in calories, even with the edition of adding nutrients, they are still high in saturated fats, sugar and or salt. Even by adding …
In a long, twisting series of hollow tubes from the mouth to the anus is the GI tract also known as the digestive tract, and digestive system. Although the main bulk of the digestive tract are Hollow which includes Our mouth, oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and anus The small intestine has three parts. …
Certain skin conditions which are caused by an allergic reaction after exposure to different allergens which could include: cold and hot temperature, pollen, water, food, drugs, house hold chemicals, insects’ bites and stings, latex, pet dander or poison ivy. Irritated skin can also be an immune system disorder, an infection or from certain medication. When …
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In his influential paper, ‘A Theory of Human Motivation’, the Maslow proposed that human beings have a certain number of motivational needs which are arranged in a hierarchy with some of these needs being more primitive or basic than others. The hierarchy of human needs stemmed from Maslow’s belief that, “the fundamental desires of human …
To prevent cancer, heart disease along with a whole host of other ailments that could be life threatening or debilitating then proper nutrition is essential, along with being physically active. It allows us to lose weight and keep the pounds off. Eating healthier also helps to enhance our mood substantially and increases our chances of …
Salt is made partly of sodium, whIch our body needs some of for biological processes like fluid regulation and nerve impulse transmission, helps cells take up nutrients and water, aids in muscle contractions, prevents cramps, aids in brain development, balances ions and more. However we seem to over indulge when it comes to salt and …
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Our metabolism is the process that our body uses to breaks down the food we eat. Into energy that our body uses for all its functions. The nutrients we get from our food as well as the food type itself all play a role in our metabolism. Consuming whole foods will always be better than …
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People with emotional eating disorder show tendency to feel hunger intensely and all of a sudden, rather than gradually as occurs with a true physical need to eat that is caused by an empty stomach. Psychologically, people who tend to connect food with comfort, power, positive feelings, or for any other reasons than providing fuel …
The coconut comes from the coconut palm tree which grows throughout the tropics and subtropics. The name coconut is derived from 16th century Portuguese sailors who thought the 3 small holes on the coconut shell resembled the human face so dubbed the fruit "coco" meaning "grinning face, grin, or grimace" The word nut was added …
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A BEAUTIFUL HEALTHY RECIPE AWAITS YOU………..SEE BELOW Every surface of our body is covered in microscopic creatures mainly bacteria. They are an eco-system in their own right which is called the microbiome. The microbiome plays a crucial roll in our overall health and can even affect your mood and behaviour. Not surprisingly, what you feed …
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Lectins belong to a family of carbohydrates binding proteins. Lectins are found in almost every food type. There are different lectins some can cause digestive problems; others can pass through the digestive tract unchanged. When lectins in foods are cooked, they are almost all eliminated. A lot of different foods that contain lectins which is …
Mango have a large seed in the middle so they are known as a drupe. A drupe, consisting of an outer skin, a fleshy edible portion, and a central stone enclosing a single seed – also called stone fruit, like a plum, cherry, or peach Mango seeds traveled with humans from Asia to the Middle …
It’s a lot easier than you think to reach your five a day, almost all fruit and vegetables count towards it and this includes fresh, frozen tinned and juices. Although a maximum of 150ml a day. This is because crushing fruit and vegetables into juice and smoothies releases the sugars they contain, which can damage …
Well what is it, In short it’s any bodily activity that enhances or maintains physical fitness and overall health and wellness. It is performed for various reasons, to aid growth and improve strength, prevent ageing, develop muscles and the cardiovascular system. In terms of health benefits, the amount of recommended exercise depends upon the goal, …
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