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There are many forms of soy, including miso, tofu, whole soy beans, numerous dairy-comparable products such as milk, yogurt and cheese, and meat-alternative products. Healthy Food Secrets deems soy as a healthy food because of its many health benefits, including the promotion of a healthy heart and healthy bones, the prevention of cancer and the alleviation of menopausal symptoms.
Soy beans contain high amounts of protein, including essential amino acids, and soy beans are a great source of calcium, zinc, iron, phosphorus, B-vitamins, magnesium, fiber and omega-3 fatty acids. |
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.jpg) By purchasing and consuming organic meat, you will be providing yourself and your family with the healthiest meat and poultry products possible. You will also contribute to the ethical treatment of animals, as well as support farming practices that are environmentally friendly.
Organic meat products are healthier than conventional meat products because they do not contain hormones, growth enhancers or antibiotics. Conventional meat and poultry contains chemicals that can cause cancer, and the grass that the animals feed upon is fertilized with chemicals and sprayed with anti-weed chemicals. |
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 01 March 2009 16:55 )
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.jpg) We’ve all heard the phrase “don’t play with your food”. Organic food has given this a new meaning. In today’s world, food producers are constantly “playing” with our food in order to make it grow faster, get bigger and last longer. However, is all of this messing around with food good for our bodies? Many people are turning to organic or all natural foods to maximize the health benefits received through the consumption of food. Healthy Food Secrets would like to lay out some of the health benefits found in organic fruits and veggies.
Organic fruits and veggies are not grown using chemical pesticides, which can cause long-term health effects such as respiratory problems, neurological deficits, dermatological conditions, birth defects and some cancers. Instead, organic fruits and veggies are farmed in soil that is full of nutrients by the natural process of crop rotation. |
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 28 February 2009 05:11 )
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.jpg) When people hear the term organic food, they think of healthy foods. To produce organic foods, there are a set of established practices known as “organic farming.” Let’s explore organic farming through organic production practices and systems.
Organic farming includes the following agricultural practices:
• The utilization of green manures, cover crops and animal manures to fertilize soils, maximum biological activity and maintenance of long-term soil health.
• To manage insects, diseases and weeds, biological control, crop rotations and various techniques are used.
• Agricultural system biodiversity and the surrounding environment are preferred.
• Alternative health care for animals.
• Use of rotational grazing for livestock operations.
• External and off-farm inputs are reduced. Synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and other materials like antibiotics and hormones aren’t used. |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 23 February 2009 16:37 )
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 By all means, tuna fish is definitely a healthy food. Tuna can be eaten raw in sushi or, for a more cost effective alternative, purchased in a can or pouch. Common types of tuna found at the sushi bar include: albacore (white tuna), ahi (also called yellowfin), and bluefin (maguro). Canned or pouch tuna mainly consists of albacore tuna in the U.S. By eating tuna, you will provide your body with essential nutrients including lean protein, healthy fat and important vitamins and minerals. The five most important nutrients found in tuna are outlined below.
Protein:
Protein is a necessity for all cells in the human body. It makes up the majority of our hair, skin, nails, organs, muscles and glands. Blood, hormones and enzymes contain protein as well. Your body thrives on protein in order to repair and create cells.
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 26 February 2009 02:18 )
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 Stop smoking! Is it your New Year’s resolution to quit smoking? If so, we recommend that you start with a solid plan to stop smoking and be prepared for anything. Quitting is not the same for everyone. Smokers have different experiences during their fight to quit. Some may be overly tired, and some may be easily excitable. Other people may experience lightheadedness, nervousness or become irritable. It is common to have headaches as well as crave tobacco and/or sweets. What’s important though, is to know that these symptoms are normal. They could last for weeks, but there is light at the end of the tunnel: the symptoms will eventually go away. |
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 14 February 2009 04:49 )
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