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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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Fruits And Veggies
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Saturday, 28 February 2009 04:45 |
.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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Sunday, 22 February 2009 18:40 |
.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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Wednesday, 31 December 2008 20:33 |
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.jpg) Plant stanols and sterols are substances found within plants. A healthy food secret is that plant stanols and sterols are very helpful in controlling cholesterol.
Plant stanols and sterols are also known as phytosterols. Phytosterols are similar to cholesterol found in animals. Sterols naturally occur in various vegetables, fruits, nuts, and several plant sources.
The human body creates cholesterol through intestinal absorption and liver synthesis. However, plant stanols and sterols can only be derived from plant sources. Years of research indicates that plant stanols and sterols lower blood cholesterol levels. |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 10 February 2009 16:18 )
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Friday, 19 December 2008 05:36 |
 Eating A Colorful Selection of Fruits and Veggies
We all know that an essential part of staying healthy is to incorporate fruits and veggies into our diets. But not everybody knows this healthy food secret: you’ll receive the best all-around health benefits by eating a colorful selection of fruits and veggies each day.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 05 January 2009 03:23 )
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Wednesday, 03 December 2008 04:45 |
From children to grown adults, fruit is a priceless attribute to human existence. What amazes me the most is the amount of positive consequences following the intake of all these fruits. The healing support they possess, the essential nutrients and vitamins and the opportunity to seek and tap into the full value of life is literally at our finger tips !
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Last Updated ( Monday, 05 January 2009 03:29 )
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