HERE IS A STRONG ARGUMENT AGAINST BUYING THOSE 2 Litre BOTTLES OF So-Called HEALTHY FRUIT JUICES and ESPECIALLY DRINKING THEM STRAIGHT (undiluted) OR HAVING THEM OFTEN. AN OCCASIONAL SERVE OF 120ml DILUTED WITH WATER IS OK and BETTER FOR WEIGHTLOSS TOO. BECAUSE THERE IS "Free Fructose" IN FRUIT JUICE THAT AFFECTS OUR BRAIN and PANCREAS and MICROBIOME and WEIGHTLOSS EFFORTS. NOT A GOOD THING. WHEREAS WHEN WE HAVE A PIECE OF FRESH FRUIT OR FROZEN FRUIT, THE FRUCTOSE IS INTACT WITH THE FRUIT FIBRE THAT KEEPS IT IN CHECK, SO IT DOESN'T MISBEHAVE IF WE KEEP OUR FRUIT INTAKE MODERATE. A LEADING NATURAL HEALTH ADVOCATE DR JOSEPH MERCOLA ALERTED PEOPLE and MADE THEM AWARE OF THE SERIOUSNESS OF FRUCTOSE ISSUES YEARS AGO WITH A PROFESSOR AS HIS GUEST, WHO WAS ENGAGED IN A LOT OF RESEARCH ON THIS. HAVE YOU EVER NOTICED THE IMMENSE AMOUNT OF HFCS (High Fructose Corn Syrup) THAT FOOD MANUFACTURERS USE IN SO MANY FOODS and DRINKS and SNACKS? IT'S CRIMINAL. THEY ARE MAKING PEOPLE SICK. THEY USE A LOT OF Maltodextrin AND Dextrose TOO, WHICH AFFECT OUR BRAIN and PANCREAS and WEIGHT ADVERSELY and MICROBIOME ALSO.…
Category: Towards Better Health
10 Things You Can Do Every Day To Support Your Brain Health and Things To Watch Out For
by Sara Moniuszko, USA TODAY
Want to protect your brain health as you age? Experts say there are things
you can do that make a difference.
According to the Alzheimer's Association's annual report released earlier this month, many health factors can influence brain function later in life. For example, daily behaviors that benefit physical health − like regular movement, good sleep and a nutritious diet − also play a central role in delaying cognitive decline.
While the organization notes it's "never too early or too late to start" incorporating these habits, it's particularly relevant during Midlife, when the long-term implications of a "cognitive reserve" are more apparent.
"Cognitive reserve works like a mental savings account: The more one adds to the account throughout life, including in their late 30s through their early 60s, the more they can withdraw later if the brain is affected by cognitive-related diseases," the report adds.
To help maintain a healthy brain, incorporate some or all of these habits into your life, the organization suggests:
- Challenge your brain. Keep mentally active through new or challenging activities, the organization suggests. Examples include learning a new skill or language, reading difficult material or learning to play a challenging strategy game.
Good Secrets and Bad Secrets When Shopping – Saving Your Pocket and Health. Do See!
Hi Friends, I've been finding some ways of Protecting Our Health when Shopping and also some ways to Save Our Pocket. In the USA, there are Lots of Dodgy Products and there are Whistle Blower YouTube Channels that Expose them. We have 2 or 3 of those here now for Australian Shoppers.
I also discovered why Aldi's is so Cheap with their Products and they don't Cheat on Quality or Standards, in a Video I came across on YouTube before starting my day. So I will place it here immediately before I have my breakfast for you, and I will add Other Content to this page gradually as I Research further, OK?
AUSTRALIA'S THREE MAINLINE SUPERMARKET PRACTICES
This Video is about Good Practices not Bad Practices in Aldi and Surprising.
11 Aldi Shopping Secrets Only Employees Know
Australia Food Exposed
This Video Exposes Dodgy Practices of Coles and Woolworths
The Dirty Secret Behind Australian Supermarkets (What They Do at Night)
Australia Food Exposed
The 2 Videos above will help you to be knowledgeable about Aldi Shopping and advantages, and the Duopoly Tricks of Coles and Woolworths that they were in trouble for 2-3 years ago and are again with the ACCC presently.…
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.…
Study Finds Shoe Choice May Affect Osteoarthritis Differently
By Ida-Marie Palm Varaek MSN
According to Medical Xpress, researchers Kade Paterson and Rana Hinman discuss two clinical trials published in Annals of Internal Medicine.
The most recent study published in Annals of Internal Medicine (1) followed 120 people with hip osteoarthritis.
Participants wore either flat, flexible shoes or stable, supportive shoes for six months.
The researchers found no meaningful difference in pain reduction between the two groups.
However, a 2021 study published in Annals of Internal Medicine (2) involving 164 people with knee osteoarthritis showed different results.
In that trial, participants who wore stable, supportive shoes experienced greater pain relief while walking than those wearing flat footwear.
Together, the findings indicate that footwear recommendations may need to be tailored to the specific joint involved.
There Are More Comfortable Shoes To Wear These Days
Try Them!
How footwear influences joint load
According to the researchers, shoes change how forces move through the legs during walking.
Biomechanical studies show that raised heels shift body weight forward and increase stress on the knee joint.
Even moderate heel heights have been linked to higher knee loading compared with walking barefoot.
Stiff soles and arch support can also affect how forces are distributed.…
Is It Safe To Eat Sprouted Potatoes? A Toxicologist Settles It and How To Keep Them Better
By Isadora Baum – EatingWell
Here's what you should know before cooking that green or sprouted spud.
Key Points
- You should throw away sprouted potatoes to avoid potential glycoalkaloid poisoning.
- Glycoalkaloid poisoning may cause stomach upset, nausea, diarrhea and, in severe cases, fever.
- Storing potatoes in a cool, well-ventilated area, away from sunlight, is best.
Sprouted and Green Potatoes Are Toxic
Not Worth The Risk!!!
Potatoes are a nutritious and versatile vegetable—whether fried or mashed, they're delicious in all forms. Those little spuds pack plenty of health benefits and are rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals. And while most potatoes are completely safe to eat, potatoes that have sprouted or have green spots contain a higher level of a natural toxin that might make you sick after consumption. That's why it's best to monitor the appearance of the potatoes you're storing.
Lauren Harris-Pincus, M.S., RDN, author of The Everything Easy Pre-Diabetes Cookbook and The Protein-Packed Breakfast Club, explains, "Potatoes contain two kinds of glycoalkaloids, both natural toxins, called solanine and chaconine, and while the whole potato contains these glycoalkaloids, the concentration is highest in the eyes, green skin and sprouts that form."…
Feijoas: The Cute Little Fruit That Tastes Really Good and Benefits Your Health!
Feijoa that little green fruit that grows on a shrub type tree, they're absolutely gorgeous! Closely related to Guavas, they are often referred to as the Pineapple Guava. These small green fruits are reminiscent of kiwis. They are egg-shaped, and the inner flesh can be scooped out and eaten along with the pulp and seeds. The texture is similar to a pear while the flavor is slightly citrusy and sweet.
Wow, what a Tasty Little Fruit!
Feijoas are best enjoyed when soft and ripe. They grow mostly in South America, Brazil, Australia and New Zealand and grow on a species of the Myrtle tree. The flowers are exceptionally pretty and the fruit is about the size of an egg – some bigger, some smaller, depending on the variety. The flesh has a sweet aromatic, juicy flavor, which tastes like a combination of pineapple, apple and mint. They have a clear gelatinous pulp just like guavas, with a pleasant grainy texture that makes for a taste sensation.
Whether you are eating the fruit for its health benefits or its exotic taste, you will benefit from its impressive nutrient content. There is a high level of vitamin C as well as a diverse selection of B vitamins and trace amounts of vitamin E, K and A.…
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.…
Nutrients and Benefits in Guavas – They Are Delicious and Healthy!
By Janet Vargas - Independent Natural Health Researcher 30+ Yrs
Guavas are so refreshing and cooling in drinks. You can make a nice Apple and Guava juice at home – what a treat! It's a popular combination: Apple for the sweetness and Guava for the irresistible taste.....or.....simply scoop one with a spoon, fresh from a tree maybe:) They also make delicious fruit spread. Try using Coconut Sugar instead of cane sugar – it's much healthier for you. In fact, 100% fruit spreads are becoming increasingly popular and we can follow that example at home.
Buy Guavas Or Grow Them
Guava is a Nutritious Fruit with many health benefits, such as Increasing Immunity,
improving Heart Health, and enhancing Digestion.
Eating Guava fruit during pregnancy is Safe and for people with Diabetes.
However, it should be in Moderation.
Asshna Ahuja writes about 15 Amazing Benefits of Guava! She recommends them as Heart Healthy, Weight Loss Friendly and more. She says that Guavas are rich in Manganese which helps our body absorb other key nutrients from food we eat, like Vitamin C and Lycopene, they are also rich in that benefit our skin.…
10 Fruits That Prove Food Really Is Good Medicine
By Mie Moller Bie on MSN
When it comes to healing, the kitchen can be just as powerful as the pharmacy. Packed with vitamins, minerals, and natural compounds, these ten fruits do more than satisfy cravings but also support digestion, boost immunity, and protect long-term health.
1. Guava: Vitamin-C Power Punch
Guava delivers more vitamin C than most citrus says Pharmrep, along with fiber and potassium. Its tiny seeds add crunch while supporting digestion. Try it sliced with lime, blended into smoothies, or stirred into yogurt.
2. Blueberries: Tiny but Mighty
Packed with anthocyanins, blueberries help combat oxidative stress. They pair with breakfast bowls, salads, or a simple handful as a snack. Regular bites support brain and heart health says Sciencedirect.
3. Papaya: Gentle on the Gut
Papaya’s enzyme papain helps break down proteins and ease bloating says Arabian Journal of Chemistry. It’s rich in vitamins A and C for skin and immune support. Cube it for fruit salads or spoon it straight from the shell.
4. Kiwi: Small Fruit, Big Benefits
Kiwi’s actinidin aids digestion while fiber promotes regularity. One fruit covers a big chunk of daily vitamin C needs.…