Martin Lukac asked:


Organically grown foods can provide sufficient minerals to our diets. Organic foods include our whole-wheat flour, steel-cut oats, unpolished rice, and many other organic foods contain many times more vital minerals than refined counterparts do. Honey, maple syrup, dried fruits, as well as other healthy organic dishes can provide vital minerals as well as iron and copper, which are saturated with minerals.
Our body is made up of proteins, minerals, acids, fats and so on. Our body expects natural, organic nutrients so that we can live healthier.

Many of the fabricated products on the market include harsh ingredients. For instance, our meats now have additives that encourage us to eat more. This can lead to health problems. Therefore, organic grown foods will protect our body, since we do not have the additives in the foods that can cause bad health, obesity and so on.

Whole-wheat flour for example does not have additives and it serves to heal us, restore our health and to encourage healthy minds. This is because the flour is naturally and was purposely created and grown by our creator.

Minerals give us raw materials from natural resources. These mineral deposits help to reserve our body and health. We need minerals to support our bones, joints, cartilages and so on.

Maple syrups come from the deciduous trees that have winged seeds. These trees grow in northern temperate areas. The leaves divide into appealing seeds, colorful and winged. Maple has a natural sugar and flavor when processed. The sugars come from the saps.

We also get a natural or organic source of vitamins from homegrown foods. Leafy green foods are a great source of fiber. Fibers are found in lettuce and cabbage. We have a nice source of Vitamin A or Retinol. This organic need is in our natural fat dairy, watercress, margarines, peppers, spinach, carrots, etc. Retinol is a great source to help us with our night vision, bone growth, skin, and so on. These products have precursors known as beta-carotene, which is a great organic dish for fighting cancer.

From organic nuts, we get Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3. Our body needs these nutrients to encourage metabolism by breaking carbohydrates down. Certain organic nuts encourage healthy skin, nervous system growth, and metabolism and so on. We also get these vitamins from organic breads, peanuts, mushrooms, yeast extracts, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, bran, Brazilian organic nuts, oatmeal and so on.

Organic grown food is becoming popular. People are starting to realize that our intended natural processes are the best solution to maintain our health and youth. Eating organic means, using organic soaps, shampoos, and so on will encourage a healthy life.

Darren Craddock asked:


Are your vitamins really helping you stay healthy?

More people are suffering from undernourishment than ever before, even though they are actually eating more. The misconception that more food means better nutrition has given rise to a billion dollar supplement industry. The fact that nearly two thirds of Americans take some type of vitamin supplement regularly shows that people already know their diets are lacking in nutrition.

In order to get real nutrition you must eat fresh foods regularly and limit the number of highly processed ingredients you include. Many people still prepare the majority of their meals with prepackaged and processed ingredients. The nutritional value of these meals is substantially lower than one made form whole grains and fresh vegetables. Consequently more people take nutritional supplements to increase their nutrition.

Malnutrition is BIG money

How can you know you are getting good nutrition from your daily supplement? How can you tell if you are getting the nutrition form your supplements? Are you getting the nutrition from your supplements? The best nutritional supplements must be easily absorbed and readily available for your body to use. Whole foods supply other elements beside the synthesized nutrients in vitamin tablets. Whole food supplements have phytonutrients and trace minerals that compliment the absorption and digestion of nutrients. Super foods like Spirulina chlorella and other blue green algae pack a host of nutritional elements that are completely bio available and literally made for your body to use.

The very best nutritional supplements are complete foods in concentrated form otherwise known as super green foods. Your body can easily digest, absorb and utilize nutrients from these whole foods, while not even superman himself could absorb the slew of synthetic nutrients found in the majority of supplements on your pharmacy shelf.

Food that is cheap is not always nutritional, meaning plenty of food is not plenty of nutrition.

Real whole food is obviously better for you than processed food, however refined foods have become the staple for most diets. We have not changed our diet, as a species, in tens of thousands of years. However, only 75 to 100 years ago the way we grow and prepare food started to change on a massive scale. These changes happened in everything from the types of foods grown to the way they were processed, manufactured and prepared. Sugar and refined flours were added to almost everything.

Whole foods provide more nutrition in a way our bodies can use it. Refined foods typically have many of the nutrients you need taken out of them, leaving only a fraction of the nutrition available for your body. Super foods like spirulina, blueberries, green tea and cocoa are known for packing a lot of nutrition in a compact form. Whole food super green food give you more than just a simple vitamins, it provides a complete nutritional burst of energy.

Steven A Johnson asked:


For many years and throughout the centuries, humans have recognized the importance of greens and green vegetables. It is widely accepted that vegetables should be a large part of meals and before the sweets we have today, desserts were mostly comprised of fruit. People have used only the most valuable plants to harvest, and then once eaten, the seeds were naturally spread into the earth. The modern diet of society wasn’t introduced until around the 16th century; this is when people discovered the fruits and vegetables we now eat.

Green vegetables are important to our daily diet, because they provide an essential base, and are part of the daily food pyramid. Calcium and magnesium present in greens form minerals which are not found in fruits, nuts or seeds! Many of the fruits on the market now are very low in calcium. Although we are often told that fruits such as oranges and figs are rich in calcium, it is the seeds that contain the highest amounts of calcium in most fruits. Greens and green vegetables are also considered an acid-forming food.

Folic acid and B Vitamins are very important for cell growth and cellular reproduction; leafy green vegetables are very high in both of these important ingredients. Antioxidants are also essential to maintaining good health, one of the most powerful antioxidants is Vitamin C, which is found in extremely high amounts in leafy greens, especially spinach, kiwi, broccoli and parsley.

Another important component is carotenoids; these are spotted as highly yellow to red pigments occurring in plants. These pigments are components of vitamin A. Vitamin A is vital in providing support to the immune system and also helps maintain our vision. Potassium, calcium, iron and zinc are all found in green foods in large quantities, along with magnesium.

Most people are aware that they need to have these types of nutrients in their diets to achieve a complete balanced diet. However it is really a problem with discipline for most people. Many people just simply cannot find the time or energy to cook daily, especially with fresh green vegetables. A lot of times there is hardly any time to use the blender to make a high nutrient drink.

Doctors and scientists have used this information when developing new health products. The best and easiest way to get all of the nutrients you need is to take them in a pill form. Another way is to use a powder mix that can be turned into a nutrition drink, which can even taste good! Because of the nature of condensed pills, these supplements may even work better than eating the vegetables alone.

If you are one of the many people interested in getting on the path to a healthier, more rounded daily diet, but don’t want to take pills everyday, you may be interested in trying a liquid supplement. RENEW! Liquid Greens is the first greens formula that is infused with aloe-Vera! This is a great alternative to those people who may find taking a pill everyday cumbersome! RENEW! Liquid Greens requires no mixing, and has 17 super greens, sprouts, vegetables and green tea extracts! For more information, or to purchase this product, please visit my website at: http://www.alternative-health-supplements.com/renew-life-liquid-greens.htm

Zig Gueller asked:


The fact that iguanas come to our houses although they are free, exotic animals living naturally in tropical habitats, mean of course that we need to take particular care of their daily diet. The iguana food that you give your pet is critical to both is health and happiness. Imagine yourself when living in a country with completely different eating habits than yours. You need to be able to provide to your animal what it needs in order to be healthy and happy.

Of course iguanas need to adjust to the less tropical conditions, but in any case, you have to provide them with foods that are close to what they eat in the wild. Caring of green iguanas is very important if you want to ensure their longevity, and is becoming easier now that they are popular as household pets. There are many experts who can recommend what to feed them as well as any special vitamins and, also, foods to avoid.

Iguanas should follow a good diet, because their life span depends heavily on it. Even if you take care of their cage, make sure they have enough amount of warmth and light, you need to take specific care to provide the appropriate iguana food and water, because if the diet is poor in nutritional content, then it won’t be your best friend for long.

Vegetables are the basis of the iguana’s diet, because they are rich in calcium and minerals that are absolutely necessary for their diet. Vets seem to agree that although iguanas are capable of eating animal proteins and meats, they don’t actually need it. In fact studies prove that some animal proteins are hard to process, and iguanas cannot really deal with that effectively, due to their specific digestive system.

Iguanas need to digest their food well, so cutting their food in small pieces is always essential. There are some particular kinds of food that are to be avoided completely, not only because they block their digestion, but also because they are rich in some toxins which are seriously damaging for iguanas. Such foods are spinach and beets or kale. Ice burg lettuce, while it may seem like a good food for your iguana, has poor nutritional value and should be avoided. Leafy greens like dandelion greens, collard greens, mustard greens and even green beans are ideal. You can also add in some spaghetti squash, sweet potato and raspberries if you like.

Keeping the iguana’s cage moist is essential, as iguanas have problems when dehydrated. Vets suggest also spraying the cage and even their food, regularly, because this is the best way to give them the amount of water and moist it is needed for their development, and most importantly their breathing system.

Iguanas should be fed on a daily basis, twice or according to your vet’s suggestions. Remember that they don’t chew their food but swallow it so you should chop their food to the appropriate sizes – using a food processor can help with this task.

Darrell Miller asked:


A plate of colored food is not only very pleasing to our eyes, but also very healthy. What looks good to eat is also very healthy for us and if you are finding it difficult to persuade your children to eat those boring old tired looking vegetables, then try brightening up their plates with some nice bright colors.

Kids love brightly colored pop and candy so it should not be a difficult thing to persuade them to eat some brightly colored vegetables like peppers, tomatoes, quashes and even thinly sliced carrots with a nice dip. The more intense the color the better for you they appear to be. Colored foods are normally packed full of anti-oxidants that help to prevent diseases of the cardiovascular system and to mop up free radicals present in our bodies. These antioxidants are all chemicals, and many of the naturally occurring antioxidants are highly colored. They are very good at destroying free radicals.

Free radicals are a form of chemical that destroy body cells, and not only accelerate the effects of aging, but also harm our heart. A free radical is a molecule with an unpaired electron. Electrons like to go around in pairs. Every atom has pairs of electrons, and one atom has an odd number then it pairs up with another atom with an odd number, so the two form a compound with an even number of electrons.

However, now and again, the body’s metabolism throws up a molecule with an unpaired electron. That electron’s first thought is to find a partner, and it does so by stealing one from a cell in your body. The result is the disruption and destruction of the cell. Free radicals can also be formed by environmental pollution, cigarette smoke, pesticides and so on.

Anti-oxidants destroy free radicals, and generally keep us healthier for longer. They do so by mopping up the extra electron, and there are many different types of antioxidant that form part of our normal diet. Among them are vitamins A, C and E, but there are others that are complex highly colored organic compounds. Among these are the anthocyanins, known to paint and ink manufacturers as strong red pigments.

Anthocyanins are the pigments or dyes that color red grapes, egg plant, plums and blueberries and they are very powerful antioxidants. However, it is not only for antioxidants that we should eat colorful foods. Some dark green foods, such as spinach, green peppers, peas, celery and dark leafy vegetables, contain what are known as lutein. Lutein works in combination with zeaxanthin to protect our eyes from cataracts and a condition known as macular degeneration, which can lead to blindness. Zeaxanthin is available from red peppers, oranges, egg yolk and corn.

Many people take folic acid supplements help maintain a healthy heart, and especially women to help prevent birth defects. However, the natural form of folic acid, folate is available from green foods such as lettuce, green beans, broccoli, peas, green grapes, and many other green foods. Broccoli and cabbage also contain indoles also known as indol-3-carbinol are believed to protect your from some cancers. So green is good!

Yellow is also good, and foods such as grapefruit, pineapple and melon help to boost the immune system and keep infections at bay, and also to provide energy and help maintain healthy eyes. Many antioxidants are yellow, although yellow might not a color that you would associate as being attractive to children, unless very bright. However, the yellow foods tend to be fruits rather than vegetables, and it is much easier to persuade a child to eat a pineapple than a squash.

Lycopene is another very powerful antioxidant that prevents the oxidation of low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol that can damage the cardiovascular system through atherosclerosis. Lycopene is a red pigment very common in tomatoes, and is fat soluble. It is a member of the carotenoid family of antioxidants that are common in brightly colored foods such as carrots, red peppers and many yellow fruits and vegetables as described above. Lutein is also a carotenoid.

A diet rich in carotenoids is very good for keeping the effects of aging at bay and protecting you from heart problems. Lycopene is contained in the liver, colon, skin and prostate gland, and can occur at higher concentrations than most other carotenoids. People that suffer from HIV infections, high cholesterol diseases and inflammatory conditions such as osteoarthritis, are generally found to have low levels of lycopene in their blood.

Many of the so-called ’superfoods’ are also brightly colored, and useful not just for their antioxidant properties. Take cranberries for example. These bright red berries contain proanthocyanadins that prevent some bacteria such as e-coli from adhering to the walls of the urinary tract and cause urinary tract infections such as cystitis, and also from adhering to the gums. Cranberries can therefore be used in the treatment of some gum diseases. However, they also possess strong antioxidant properties that help to protect the body against some cancers and also heart disease.

Blueberries are high in vitamin C, potassium and antioxidants with strong anti-inflammatory properties. Pomegranates have exceptionally high antioxidant content and are excellent for a healthy cardiovascular system while strong green broccoli contains not only vitamin C and antioxidants but also folate (the natural form of folic acid) and the phytochemical sulforafane that is believed to protect against certain cancers.

The color of your food, therefore, not only makes it look pretty on your plate and attractive to children, but also indicates the presence of strong antioxidants and other chemicals that help to protect you from specific medical conditions. It is no coincidence that the vast majority of the so-called superfoods is vegetable in origin rather than animal, and also tastes good. You should eat as many of them as you can, and certainly at least five portions every day.

Some can also be used as a remedy for specific conditions in addition to being used for their preventative properties, such as cranberries are used in the treatment of diseases of the urinary tract, and specific diets can help to reduce the amount of LDL cholesterol in the body. Eating with your eyes is not always a bad thing. Some may find it hard to consume enough colorful fruits and vegetables to be beneficial so what is a person to do? Your local health food store has available powdered vegetable and fruit concentrates that supply all the needed nutrients in one simple drink.

Susan T.G William asked:


Aging and food are related. Do you know that foods play an important role in helping to fight the signs of aging. Different types of foods have different nutrients that can help us to sustain youth. Therefore it is very important to watch what you eat to ensure that you eat foods that can help you look young and feel young. You can feel the difference by looking at your skin, whether it is smooth or with wrinkles. So eating the right food can help you halt the signs of aging thus making you look younger for a longer time.

There are many categories of foods. Surprisingly, there is a category of foods known as superfoods. How do we define superfoods? Superfoods are foods that contain high amount of Essential Fatty Acids, antioxidants and fiber. However, superfoods may contain one or more of the nutrients. Studies shown that there are particular superfoods can reduce levels of cholesterol, lower the risk of heart diseases and ensure organs are functioning properly. The EFAs, antioxidants and fiber are able to provide sufficient nutrients for the body so that cells are able to repair itself and keep the digestive system healthy apart from erasing wrinkles.

Scientists have narrowed down the superfoods to the top ten superfoods that are proven to be fully beneficial. They are green foods, barley, acai, allium family, beans or lentils, sprouts, hot peppers, buckwheat, yogurt or kefir and nuts or seeds. These are the top superfoods that have high level of EFAs, antioxidants and fiber that are scinetifically proven against all other types of foods in the laboratories.

Green foods have the power to lower the risk of getting cancers, lower the cholesterol levels and reduce the high blood pressure. Barley is the best source for fiber and it is useful in helping to regulate the level of blood sugar. Acai is full of antioxidants and EFAs. The allium family include garlic, onions, chives, shallots and leeks that have very powerful antioxidants for better liver functions. Beans and lentils are rich in antioxidants and have low GI. Sprouts are rich in protein and vitamin C.

Hot peppers on the other hand are full of antioxidants and also capsaicinoids that is anti-cancer compund. Buckwheat is not truely grain but it is healthier than rice, corn and wheat. Yogurt or kefir have live cultures that promote good health. Last but not least the nuts and seeds have EFAs to ensure healthy skin and is one the great superfoods. These are extremely powerful superfoods, otherwise they would not be in this group of superfoods.

The good thing about these superfoods is that they are not expensive and not difficult to find in local stores and supermarkets, thus you have easy access to all these foods. The price is affordable and it is all natural. To look good and feel young, you don’t have to waste tons of money buying beauty products that are chemically produced. So, you don’t have to consume poison to sustain youth but with natural foods you can achieve the same results and perhaps even better than dietary supplements.

So there you have it, the list of the top ten superfoods you should be eating more in your daily meals while cutting down on the others so that you will look and feel younger, live a healthy life, have firmer skin, no wrinkles and definitely, no signs of aging at all. Best of all it is a natural way.