Articles tagged “Nutrition”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Natural Male Enhancements that Really Work (Plus Those That Don't) By Eric Leech IN Food & Health Jan 20 2009 Green Sex is our regular column on sexual health and eco-friendly romance. This week: The facts behind natural male enhancement. + READ MORE

Use Kelp in a Soba Noodle Bowl By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Jan 20 2009 Kelp is a sea vegetable rich in carotene, iodine, chromium, and it's known for thyroid stimulation and its cleansing capabilities. It can be used as a part of weight loss and it's also great for your skin balance and smoothness. + READ MORE

Human Hair Fertilizer, Understanding CSR Reporting, Bring Your Own Bike Lane, and Eating Beans without Side Effects By David DeFranza IN Work & Connect Jan 16 2009 Today on TreeHuggger: Human hair fertilizer, understanding csr reporting, bring your own bike lane, and eating beans without side effects + READ MORE

Replace Toxic Drinks with Water and Get Great Skin By Elizabeth Seward IN Fashion & Beauty Jan 15 2009 It seems clear as day to me that, in so many respects, we simply are what we eat. Should this impact our beauty? Well, maybe it shouldn't, per se, but it most certainly does. + READ MORE

Eat These Vitamin D Rich Foods and Recipes To Boost Optimal Health By Nicole Willner IN Food & Health Jan 15 2009 Earth's close partner, the Sun is a star worshiped and feared all at the same time. We all know too well that over exposure to its ultraviolet rays may cause skin cancer, and with the depletion of our Earth's Ozone those rays are stronger than ever. But on the other hand, the Sun's warmth and energy assists our cycle of living. For us humans the sun not only aids our food supply, but is also a direct source of vitamin D. + READ MORE

Make Your Comfort Foods Healthy By Kelly Rossiter IN Food & Health Jan 13 2009 I have a confession to make. When I was a kid my favourite dinner was comprised of chicken breasts cooked in Campbell's Cream of Mushroom soup with Minute Rice (covered in the sauce, of course) and frozen green peas on the side. According to the Globe and Mail, Campbell's soups, Spam, Jello, Lipton Sidekicks are all experiencing a big surge as families are cooking at home more and looking to save money. Don't do it. + READ MORE

Help Prevent Childhood Obesity by Living Green By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Jan 12 2009 Childhood obesity is no joke. According to Kids Health, the percentage of overweight children in the United States is growing at an alarming rate—one out of three kids are now considered overweight or obese. That's serious stuff considering that overweight children and adolescents are more likely to have heart disease and type 2 diabetes down the road. + READ MORE

Cut Back On Meat In The Office By Elizabeth Seward IN Work & Connect Jan 9 2009 When I first began writing for Planet Green, I was a total carnivore. Once upon a time, I had been a vegetarian for a couple of years but since that stint, I lost all interest in ever being vegetarian again. So when I started with Planet Green, I wanted to make something about my lifestyle a bit greener and I decided that would involve my meat intake. + READ MORE

Are You An Eco-Friendly Eater? By Team Planet Green IN Food & Health Jan 8 2009 For most of us, the biggest challenge when it come to going green is making our diets more eco-friendly. To help you determine whether you're an eco-friendly eater or not, Planet Green presents a new quiz: Are You An Eco-Friendly Eater? Don't miss this opportunity to find out how green you are when it comes to food. + READ MORE

Help Your Child Focus Naturally By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Jan 8 2009 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is thought to affect between 3 to 5 percent of children. Many take prescription drugs to address symptoms associated with ADHD. Of course you should consult your pediatrician before making any changes to your child's treatment for ADHD, but since diet is heavily linked to child's focus issues some dietary changes could naturally increase your child's focus in school. Consider one of these suggestions. + READ MORE

Try Colostrum, the Next Pet Superfood By Sara Novak IN Home & Garden Jan 8 2009 Colostrum. You've likely never heard of it. I hadn't until recently. It's actually the main ingredient in an animal's first meal after birth. Even when the mother's regular milk supply develops, colostrum, which is rich in proteins and antibodies, remains an important component of her milk. + READ MORE

Is Soy Healthy? By Josh Peterson IN Food & Health Jan 7 2009 A lot of greensters are trying to cut down on their meat intakes to reduce their carbon footprints. Others won't eat meat for moral reasons. Whatever a person's beef with meat may be, they are still going to have to eat something. A lot of vegetarians, vegans and low-meat eaters have taken to munching down tofu and other soy-based products to get their daily protein. + READ MORE

Make a Vegan Cheesecake with Hemp! By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Jan 7 2009 Hemp seeds are fast becoming one of the most popular healing foods out there. With more protein than milk or eggs, it's easier to digest than both of them. It contains tons of omega 3 and 6 essential fats, more omega 3 essential fats than any fish. But seriously, who knew I'd be making a vegan cheesecake with it? + READ MORE

Green Glossary: TVP By Mickey Z. IN Food & Health Jan 7 2009 "Wanna do something about global warming, but can't pony up for a Prius or solar panels?" writes Warren McLaren at TreeHugger.com. "There is another option. Reduce your consumption of red meat." + READ MORE

Top 5 Ways to Detox Naturally for the New Year By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Jan 5 2009 The New Year is a time to, well, start anew. And right after that dreaded month-long period of over indulgence, the New Year is the perfect time to detox your mind and body. A good detox can help you to lose weight, think clearly, and feel good. Toxins can be a result of excessive alcohol, smoking, environmental pollutants, processed foods, caffeine, and any other health demons. Pick a realistic amount of time to detox and get going! Here are my tips for detoxifying your system in the New Year. + READ MORE

Skip the Processed Sweeteners, Stick to Honey By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Dec 31 2008 Raw honey and other unprocessed sweeteners like agave nector, raw sugar, and brown rice syrup can replace processed sugars. That's a good thing considering that refined sugar has an extremely high glycemic food index and can have a severe impact on your blood sugar, insulin levels, digestive enzyme count, weight, and pancreas. It has also been associated with other health problems. Raw honey, on the other hand, contains enzymes and other compounds derived from natural sources, i.e., bees and flowers. + READ MORE

Use Grapes to Prevent Cancer By Josh Peterson IN Food & Health Dec 30 2008 Grapes are awesome. You can use them to make wine. You can eat them in bunches or wait for them to shrivel and eat them as raisins. You can pinch them with your eye muscles and shout, "Hey! I'm Grape-Eyes!" You probably wouldn't do that, but you could and we'd all still think the world of you. And unlike vitamins that come in large, intimidating canisters or bottles, grapes have very little packaging waste. + READ MORE

Grow Your Own Organic Wheatgrass By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Dec 30 2008 One of my favorite things is a good shot of wheatgrass, especially if I've had too many cocktails the night before. I'm not really sure if it works, or if I just feel guilty enough for overindulging that drinking grass makes me feel better. Whatever the case, wheatgrass is credited with a host of benefits. + READ MORE

Brew Tea From Those Extra Pine Needles By Elizabeth Seward IN Food & Health Dec 29 2008 If you had a Christmas tree up this year during celebrations, one thing is probably for sure: pine needles are everywhere. Pine needles have a way of burying themselves in your carpet or any other crevice nearby. Additionally, most Christmas trees are simply thrown out after the holiday—wasting every part of the tree—including its needles. + READ MORE

Holidays Got You Down in the Dumps? Eat 4 Foods to Boost Your Mood Naturally By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Dec 23 2008 The holidays aren't all jolly for everyone. For some they can be difficult at best. Whether it?s a result of a bad memory that happened over the holidays, loneliness, or the recession, the holidays can be tough sometimes for all of us. Instead of medicating yourself with drugs and alcohol, why not try these four foods that a recent article in Medizine's Healthy Living magazine Overview said are known to boost your mood? + READ MORE