Nutritarian Lifestyle Living

1) Goji Berries Goji berries, Hollywood's hottest new food, are one of the most nutritionally dense foods on earth and house a staggering concentration of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, phytochemicals, and essential fatty acids. With such an awesome constitution it is not surprising they are reputed anti-aging marvels. Originating in Tibet and greatly favored in traditional medicine these dried berries have many noted health benefits including boosting immunity, lowering cholesterol, enhancing vision, fighting cancer cells, relieving depression and aiding weight loss. Goji berries contain 500 times more vitamin C than oranges by weight and more beta-carotene than carrots making them a superb source of vitamin A. Together with vitamin E and essential fatty acids, these berries are ideal for any anti-aging and beauty regime. They also contain polysaccharides, one of which has been found to stimulate the secretion of the rejuvenating human growth hormone by the pituitary ...

Many a proverb has been dedicated to how our attitudes and expectations evolve as we pass through life's seasons, but far less has been written about how our nutrition needs change as we enter the golden years. As we age, we need fewer calories - about 10 percent less per decade from age 50 onward - but not necessarily fewer nutrients.  With our bodies' own natural antioxidant systems losing steam, we need to increase our intake of antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables like artichokes, blackberries, blueberries, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cranberries, and dried plums. Because of this calorie-nutrient paradox, it's more important than ever to choose foods with care, opting for a nutrient-dense diet and avoiding empty-calorie snacks.  Fiber, for example, is a macronutrient that too many seniors get too little of. In addition to lowering levels of "bad" cholesterol, fiber helps improve regularity at a time when gastrointestinal distress may become an i...

Are you interested in making the switch to organic foods? If you are, you may start shopping organically soon. When it comes to doing so, there are many new eaters who wonder how they tell if they are buying organic foods. Although this question is commonly asked, it is relatively easy to make sure that you are buying truly organic foods. One important point that many do not take into consideration is the strict standards that are associated with the making and selling of organic foods. Companies claiming to sell fully organic foods should do so with the backing of Quality Assurance International (QAI) or the USDA. When shopping, be sure to look for certified organic labels. All food that meets industry standards should be labeled properly. This is one of the best and easiest ways to make sure that you are buying organic food. Another easy way that you can make sure that you are buying organic foods is by carefully choosing the stores that you shop at. If you have access ...

The road to a healthy lifestyle is through the proper amount of nutrition. An imbalance of such may cause poor health, fatigue, and a weakened immune system. In order to have the well-balanced nutrients needed to maintain health, individuals must have amino acids, vitamins, fatty acids, sugars, etc. In addition to everyday well-being, nutrition plays a very important role in sports performance. The reason is that the proper amount of nutrition improves strength, energy, and agility. Some experts believe that nutrition may also be linked to longevity. Common sense tells us that the healthier we are, the stronger our immune system becomes and the less likely we are to contract certain illnesses. This does not mean that the likelihood of certain diseases is erased, but our bodies may be better able to fight against them with the proper amount of nutrition and a healthy immune system. Individuals can learn of nutritional ingredients by reading the outside packaging of any food...

With so many quick-fix diets and fads offered to us by the mass media promising to be the next best thing to bring about an effective and safe weight loss, it is no wonder the public is left confused as to which one to choose. Sadly, this permits for exploitation from the many marketers and charlatans out to make a fast buck at the expense of the vulnerable.  Even the so-called natural approaches for safe weight loss solutions are unrealistic, impractical and often pricey or are just the same one-dimensional gimmick cures disguised as holistic solutions. This leads one to conclude that we must go back to the basics when eating not only for weight loss but for better health. Today science has verified the accuracy of the Biblical accounts of the dietetic habits of the first men on earth as recorded in Genesis 1:29: "Every herb bearing seed...and every tree, in which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed, to you it shall be for meat." Obviously, this leads one to co...

There has been a groundbreaking discovery in the field of health and nutrition. Though it has been featured in the media and become an underground buzz, it is still generally unknown. It is the anti-aging and health re-vitalizing power of a little Brazilian fruit, now declared the new #1 superfood: the acai berry. Before this recent finding, the blueberry was acclaimed as the most nutrient-rich food. It had been recognized for its extremely powerful antioxidant properties.  Antioxidants are essential for full body health. In the natural process of the body's workings, cells are constantly metabolizing. This creates byproducts called free radicals. Free radicals are molecules missing an electron. A free radical will seek to stabilize itself and by stealing an electron from a healthy cell. This creates yet another free radical, causing more cell damage. The process snowballs as we age and eventually we begin to feel its effects at around age 35 or 40 - the domino effect ...

You've been struggling with your weight and you're looking for the right weight loss nutrition program, but with all kinds of different diets, it's hard to know what foods you can eat and what to avoid. There are questions, like whether carbohydrates are good or bad, whether it's better to avoid fat or only avoid trans fat, and which vegetables are ideal for healthy eating? All of these things factor into what you should eat. Your best bet is to follow the weight loss food pyramid - it can answer all your questions about healthy eating. Fruits and vegetables are the most important things for a healthy diet and weight loss. Fruits are the way to go when you're craving something sweet since they contain natural sugars and vitamins that make them healthier than sweet junk foods. A healthy amount of calories comes from fruits as well, and your body needs calories to function. Fruit also contains fiber that works with proteins by helping to break them down and it...