By Peter Hutch | On May 2, 2008 | In Nutrition | Rated 
Beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin are carotenoids, a large class of natural plant pigments responsible for the bright colours of fruit and vegetables. They exhibit strong antioxidant properties and may reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration and some types of cancer. About 40% of the carotenoids we eat are converted to vitamin A; the rest function as antioxidants. Beta-carotene is especially effective in this regard. Beta-carotene may offer some protection from the risk of age-related macular degeneration and some types of cancer.
By Peter Hutch | On May 1, 2008 | In Nutrition | Rated
Mineral makeup actually improves the texture of the skin. Over time, the skin gets healthier and looks younger and the pores become smaller. With other chemical based cosmetics, the pores can be hampered by the use of some chemicals. When these products are combined with an unhealthy diet, a stress riddled lifestyle, we find that our skin is a screening agent and all the woes and the treatment that we subject our skin to is revealed on the skin surface. There are uneven tones, breakouts and sometimes adult acne can be the results.
By Peter Hutch | On April 29, 2008 | In Nutrition | Rated
There are many products on the market for your hair, body and skin. However, everyone has a product in their kitchen cabinet that is not only one of the best for beauty treatments, but also one of the most versatile. Baking soda has magical powers that benefit your hair, body and skin.
By Peter Hutch | On April 28, 2008 | In Nutrition | Rated
You can drink more carrot juice if you like. Its action on the body produces enormous benefits since it contains a good number of vitamins and minerals – B, C, D, E, K, carotene, sodium, and potassium. These nutrients help to clean out your colon and speed up fecal matter movement.
Wheat germ oil: rich in inositol, which enhances metabolism of fats, thereby reducing excretory burden on skin; contains pyridoxine, which enhances peristalsis and thus improves digestion and assimilation of nutrients and elimination of wastes; 1-2 tsp. daily, after meals; may also be rubbed directly onto skin eruptions.
By Peter Hutch | On April 25, 2008 | In Nutrition | Rated
Pumpkin seeds are one of nature's almost perfect foods. They are a natural source of beneficial constituents such as carbohydrates, amino acids and unsaturated fatty acids. They contain most of the B vitamins, along with C, D, E, and K. They also have the minerals calcium, potassium, niacin, and phosphorous. Pumpkin seeds have mainly been used to treat prostate and bladder problems, but they have also been known to help with depression and learning disabilities.
By Peter Hutch | On April 25, 2008 | In Nutrition | Rated
Onion is a vegetable cultivated in almost all the countries of the world and consumed across the globe. Except for a few communities, onion is used for cooking purposes by almost all the people. Not only does the vegetable lend an excellent taste to dishes, but is also associated with imparting a number of health benefits to its users. In fact, onions are said to have therapeutic, antibacterial, antifungal and loads of other beneficial properties.
By Muna Wa Wanjiru | On April 22, 2008 | In Nutrition | Rated
Vitamins and minerals are definitely among the substances that control the proper functioning of the body; although they are mainly taken from daily meals, there are certain foods that are richer in vitamins and minerals than others. While vitamins are organic structures, minerals are inorganic; but they are both usually taken from plants that process them from the soil by the intermediary of the sun rays.
By Muna Wa Wanjiru | On April 22, 2008 | In Nutrition | Rated
Produced by Energy Brands, Inc., vitamin water is one of the main products of the company together with smart water, fruit water and vitamin energy. Each of these beverages is a combination of fruity extracts and vitamins meant to appeal to anyone interested in healthy hydration.
By Muna Wa Wanjiru | On April 22, 2008 | In Nutrition | Rated
With a normal diet and a balanced lifestyle there is little need for one to turn to vitamin supplements; yet, as there are plenty of problems that trigger deficiencies, such supplements could be real life saviors. They have to be used wisely and only after your body needs have been assessed and evaluated by means of thorough medical tests.
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