Tag: Food

Awesome Long-Life Fruit & Veg That Can Be Stored Throughout Winter

by Angelica Bottaro
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Storing vegetables throughout the winter months can pose some problems that are hard to avoid. For vegetables and fruits to stay fresh after harvest, they need ideal conditions. What makes it even more difficult is that different products require different conditions. Things such as temperature and humidity both need to be taken into account when storing produce for the cold winter months. How do you store vegetables over winter? There are three specific conditions that can be used to store…
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How To Shop Seasonally In Winter And Still Maintain A Balanced Diet

by Angelica Bottaro
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Eating a balanced diet is one of the most important things you can do for your health. The old adage ‘you are what you eat’ is entirely accurate, after all. The body needs a varied level of nutrients to function at its best, and each and every cell and bodily process relies on the vitamins and minerals you give it. When you live in an area where crops are no longer growing because the fields are buried under a thick…
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What Are Antioxidants (And Where Can We Find Them In Everyday Nutrition)?

by Angelica Bottaro
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The body needs essential vitamins and minerals to function at its best. Every bodily system requires different levels of these vital nutrients to assist in its job. When all systems are running smoothly and every organ has the right tools to do its job, the body is healthy and happy. A lack of these nutrients can contribute to chronic disease, widespread inflammation, and even grave and irreversible conditions. Antioxidants are an essential part of the proper processes that the body…
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The Pros, Cons And Guidelines Of 5 Popular Fasting Diets

by Patrick Ryan
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Fasting has been around for centuries, but recently it’s become fashionable as a way to lose weight. Therapeutically, fasting has been used since the time of Ancient Greece, when Hippocrates recommended abstinence from food or drink for people with certain illnesses. These days, however, it is almost always talked about in terms of body image. Many people have made their names and careers from advising people how and when to fast, all in the pursuit of a slimmer figure. But…
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10 High Histamine Foods To Avoid For Those With A Suspected Histamine Sensitivity

by Angelica Bottaro
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Histamines are naturally occurring chemicals that the body uses to get rid of certain allergens. When the body detects an allergy trigger, the defence system activates; that’s why, when a person is allergic to something, they often sneeze, break out in hives, get itchy, or suffer from watery and itchy eyes. These symptoms may seem like a bad thing, but they’re actually caused by the histamines doing their job to get the allergen out of your system. They are released…
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12 Delicious Winter Comfort Foods That Boost Immunity

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The weather outside may be turning frightful, but it’s the perfect time for enjoying delicious winter comfort foods that boost your immunity. We love to eat when the weather turns cold, and it’s easy to reach for pre-packaged dishes and sugary snacks. In order to keep your immune system in top shape through the cold months, it’s important to get the right kinds of nutrients. The following vitamins and minerals can help you stay healthy this winter: Vitamin A is…
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