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Practising Awareness and Choosing Wisely, Promoting Companies who do the right thing and Making our Voices Heard. There is Strength in Numbers – we have been Silent, putting up with Chemicals etc that do us No Favors. Avoid health Risks and be Alert to Marketing Ploys. Leave bad products on the Shelves and teach them a lesson they won’t forget!

Published on Leave a comment on Settling The Matter About Peanut Paste: Is It Nutritious Or Anti-Nutritious? Depends What You Buy OR Make!

By Janet Vargas - Independent Natural Health Researcher 30+ Yrs
With Assistance of AI

I'd like to share with you some INFO I found today with an AI APP named Chat GPT I have commenced working with for part of my Research. I have to watch it with some things, but it is Good to Very Good with most things I've searched so far - especially for Gardening.

I asked CHAT the Questions in Red and what I'm Adding for You is in Italics - OK?

Because Peanut Paste is all the rage in recent months and people are adding it to all kinds of Recipes from Savoury to Baking to Sweet, I think I should advise people against the Commercial Jars of it (that have Nasties) and at-least direct them to the Natural one without Nasties from Aldi, and from Health Stores - Freshly Made.

If you're using Peanut Paste regularly, compare the ingredient lists. Some products are simply 100% peanuts, while others contain Added sugar, oils, salt, emulsifiers, or other ingredients. Choose the version that best matches your Nutritional Goals.

Almost always, when Oils are added to Ingredients in Commercial Foods/Products, they are the Nasty ones like Canola, Sunflower Oil, Vegetable Oil (most times is SOY Oil) Safflower, Corn or Grapeseed Oil.…

Published on Leave a comment on Smart Frozen Veggie Picks For Managing Inflammation – Fresh Veggies Too!

I would like to show you, there are better ways to go with Food than Takeaways and Premade Meals - especially if you have certain Health Needs that need to be addressed with REAL FOOD that has proper Nutrients . Some people's Health is in not a good way because they keep having Takeaways and Premade Meals. I just found this Article to place in the Blog for you. I generally have 50/50 Frozen and Fresh Veggies and the same with Fruits.

Tasty Veggies With Nutrients Locked In
Ditch The Premade Meals

Smart Frozen Veggie Picks For Managing Inflammation

By Mie Moller Bie  - MSN

Frozen vegetables aren’t just convenient. Many of them are loaded with Inflammation-Fighting Nutrients that can support Gut Health, Immunity, and long-term disease Prevention.

According to Dietitians and Research-backed sources, these Freezer staples are just as Nutritious as Fresh and make it easier to eat well every day.

1. Mushrooms

Frozen mushrooms are a great source of beta-glucans and phenolic compounds that help reduce inflammation and support immune function says MDPI Nutrients. They’re easy to toss into stir-fries, pasta, or soups.

2. Kale And Collard Greens

According to EatingWell, these leafy greens retain their nutritional value even after freezing.…

Published on Leave a comment on More About Kiwi Fruit: So Good For You – New Variety Ruby-Red Berry Delicious!

By Janet Vargas Independent Natural Health Researcher 30+ Yrs

Hi Folks, I posted an Article about Kiwis in Mid-March, they are So Good for Us. I just found out they are Good for Our Eyes, in addition to their other Benefits. And when you look at this according to Food Signatures (Key Benefits found in certain foods, referred to as the Doctrine of Signatures by the Greeks many years ago when they resemble a specific part of our Body) a Carrot when sliced resembles the Iris in our Eyes AND so does a Kiwi when sliced, hey? So from that perspective, it is not too surprising to hear a Natural Health Scientist mention Kiwi's Benefit for Our Eyes in a YouTube Video recently, never-the-less pleasantly surprising.

Today, I had a wonderful experience when shopping in one of the Aldi Stores - a discovery that there is a Ruby-Red Kiwi Fruit available from a company called Zepri in New Zealand in addition to Sungold Kiwis. They are selling here in Australia and Internationally now.

Zespri Ruby-Red Kiwifruit
Berry Delicious!

It's Interesting to note that each one of these Kiwi Fruits have different Nutrient Profiles and Benefits (Variation-Wise) in addition to their Colours.…

Published on Leave a comment on Kiwis: An Overlooked Fruit Gaining Popularity In Nutrition Articles For Impressive Benefits

Hi Folks, again I heard about Kiwis just yesterday from an Eye Surgeon over YouTube yesterday - how they are Beneficial for Our Eyes. Then an Article on MSN today. I've placed two Articles for good measure here, including one that Informs us about the difference between the Green Kiwis and the Gold Kiwis.

Kiwis Come To Light For Health Benefits

Kiwi Unpeeled: How Two A Day Could Be The Key To Fresher Skin Health and Better Sleep
By Meike Leonard – Daily Mail

Tart, green and fuzzy, they may not always seem the most appealing snack. 

But experts say the humble Kiwi comes with a whole host of Benefits – for our Mood, Digestion and even Skin. 

Native to China since the 12th century, Kiwi were traditionally used for Medicinal Purposes. 

The fruit was administered for stomach issues as well as to aid digestion, ancient records show. 

In the early 20th century, after horticulturists brought the plant's seeds to New Zealand – where it was renamed for its resemblance to the country's furry, brown national bird – the Kiwi became a popular snack amongst stationed US servicemen.

Today, the fruit is one of New Zealand's defining agricultural products – making more than NZ$1billion in export revenue. …

Published on Leave a comment on The Wonderful And Nutritional Benefits Of Almonds – Do Read!

Hi Folks, some Good Nutrition Related News here. Almonds as a Functional Food.
And please remember these should be Raw Almonds OR Activated Almonds OR Soaked Almonds, not Baked, Roasted or Salted, in order to get the Nutrition and Benefits from them.

Also, I learnt years ago that my Sister's Rosacae could be relieved if she stopped eating Almonds. They do not agree with some people's Natural Chemistry because there is a predisposition towards the Rosacae disorder. That disorder only affects some people, so most of us Benefit from Eating Almonds - they are so good for us, hey? My Sisters Cheeks started returning to normal when she stopped her Fad on Almonds. Shall we go?

Almonds Are Great For Our Health

How Almonds Can Affect Your Body If You Eat Them Every Day
By Ida-Marie Palm Varbaek

Almonds are a popular snack that is easy to take on the go and packed with nutrients.
According to nutrition experts, a daily handful of almonds can have several positive effects on the body.
Here are some of the things that may happen if you eat them every day.

Almonds Are Packed With Nutrients
Almonds are described as a nutrient-dense food because they contain plant-based protein, dietary fiber, healthy fats, and several vitamins and minerals.…

Published on Leave a comment on The Leaky Gut Syndrome – The Permeable Intestine and How To Deal With It – Some Answers For Better Health!

You can blame most of this on the Highly Compromised  Food Industry where So Many Foods are not Real Food – they are Highly Processed… Ultra-Processed…Foods and Fake Foods…Laden with Cane Sugar or Sweeteners and ALL Manner of Chemical Additives. No wonder our Gut Health is going Crazy because most of the FOODS are CRAZY and Our Body can’t handle it.

This truly Is Important to Restore Gut Health Our Body depends on to experience GOOD HEALTH.
The pursuit of So Many in Our Time!

Our intestine comes into contact every day with the material from no time - in the form of food, bacterial fragments, pollutants. Between our body and the outside world, it is constantly decided which substances the body absorbs, which are not processed and excreted. In this process, a properly functioning intestinal mucosa of the gastrointestinal tract is required and of enormous importance for our health.

The symptoms of Leaky Gut syndrome can be very diffuse and diverse, such as:

  • Joint pain and muscle pain
  • Chronic muscle pain
  • Concentration disorders
  • Bloating, diarrhea, constipation
  • Headache / migraine
  • Mood fluctuations up to depression
  • Eczeme /acne
  • weakened immune system
  • Chronic fatigue
  • Food intolerance (food intolerances)
  • Irritable bowel complaints

Many of the symptoms mentioned are not necessarily associated with a sick intestine.…

Published on Leave a comment on Why Chronic Inflammation Can Be Linked To Your Gut – And What To Do About It!

By Laurel Ives – The Telegraph

Our gut microbiome, the bustling community of trillions of microbes living deep within our intestines, does more than just help with digest food, it contributes to so many aspects of our health. In recent years, gut health and inflammation have become such popular buzzwords, yet many still don’t realise just how intricately they are linked:

Why is gut health important?
Inflammation and gut health
Spotting inflammation
Improving your diet for better gut health
Other factors that affect gut health

Our Microbiome Contributes To So Many Aspects Of Our Health

Why is gut health so important?

The gut microbiome is so important, in fact its often called “the second brain.”

Scientists are now realising that when the gut microbiome is out of balance – when the bad bacteria have begun to dominate and kill off the good – it can set off a toxic chain reaction throughout the body. This is chronic inflammation and can be a root cause of many of our most serious illnesses, from cancer to heart disease and diabetes.

So it makes sense that good gut health can translate into improved overall health.…

Published on Leave a comment on Ultra-Processed Foods: The Heat Is On – Give Them Pressure – Give Them Curry – Don’t Stop!

By Janet Vargas - Independent Natural Health Researcher 30+ Years

Recently in the last 2 Months, there has been a surge of Articles on Google News on my Mobile concerning ULTRA-PROSESSED FOODS, the way they're Made and the Damage they make to OUR HEALTH. It's Outrageous, the way they get away with that. So much for "Crime Stoppers" you could say.

So I've decided to write about this, having been very Aware and Concerned how many People fill their shopping carts with so much of that Stuff to Feed their Families with. As a Researcher, knowing the full implications of ingesting these Fake and Synthetic Foods on a Regular Basis is detrimental at some time along the way - our Body protests about the way we are treating it - it sometimes does this through disturbing or distressing symptoms and Many People get VERY ILL.

All this is Imposed on the Innocent Public in the form of Tasty, Addictive, Convenient Products. People buy into these Marketing Ploys and before they know it, they're buying More and More of these Items and they become the NORM in their house. The Manufacturers are without doubt delighted about all the Extra Sales AND I intend to see they get a LOT LESS.…

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Published on 1 Comment on Why Is It So Important To Buy Raw Honey? Things You Should Know!

This Article is included on my Blog in the Interest of those who Love Honey - REAL HONEY, that's RAW HONEY, Not Cheat's Honey we find in the Stores 90% of the time. So this Article is here for both Raw Honey Advocates and the Beginner: People who didn't know there is a REAL DIFFERENCE between Honey (just any honey) that's had most of the Goodness Stripped from it and Raw Honey that is endowed with LOTS of BENEFITS. I have Researched the Benefits of Natural Honey several times through the years, and the Article I am placing here, I discovered today, with their Link to credit them (I'm not into plagiarism) is one of the absolute best I have found, for your Knowledge of this Very Important Topic. Congratulations to the Honey Boutique for such a wonderful piece of work. Do Read and Enjoy!

Probiotics and Honey

NatBussau 

We have 39–300 trillion bacteria living inside ourselves right now! Some of these are known as probiotics.

Probiotics are living microorganisms (usually bacteria) that is friendly to our body, when ingested, it provides a health benefit by helping to colonize your gut with good microorganisms.…

Published on Leave a comment on The Foods We Eat Have An Impact On Our Mental Health Often – Especially Over Time

There are two people in my Family whose Mental Health has been seriously Affected through Poor Diet. One of them was trying to make ends meet financially. He made many meals with Pasta mostly, and a Slice of Bread with Vegemite (he used margarine instead of butter) for lunch and Cereal for breakfast. He also had LOTS of Coffee. After doing that for many months, he experienced a Full Swing Major Nervous Breakdown that commenced in a state of Psychosis. His Body AND his Brain were starved for Nutrients and as a part-time Natural Health Researcher, I felt his Myelin Sheaf had worn very thin (that is meant to be a protective lining that cushions our Nerve Cells) that was proven to be true. Since he has changed to a much Healthier Diet he does much better and finds some enjoyment in Life because it has helped him to improve his mental outlook and perspectives. He also avoids thinking about Negative things. The other Family Member was Seriously Affected after having an addiction to Confectionary that put her off a lot of good food. An absolute "No No" because Sugar (and Synthetic Sweeteners) are Very Bad for Our Brain.…