Many articles and publications intend to instill a fear in their readers. It is the fear of overdosing” with vitamins or supplements. Sometimes the articles are totally against supplements. Sometimes they want to be seen as impartial. They will say a little bit is fine but this “boogeyman” is lurking just behind the door: If, God forbid, we use more than “recommended” by some ... Continue Reading
Health Benefits of Tomatoes
Often considered a vegetable and identified with Italian food, the tomato actually is a fruit in the citrus family. Botanically, it is known as Lycopersicon Esculentum. Native to the western coast of South America, tomatoes originated in the Andes region of Chile, Colombia, Bolivia and Peru. Then the tomato plant was introduced to Europe when Spanish colonists returned from ... Continue Reading
FAST FOOD IS THE REAL DEAL
Yes you heard that correctly, I did say fast food. We all appreciate that the pace of life seems to get ever faster, more demands are made on our time and less time is available to enjoy the simple pleasures in life. Food manufacturers have, for many years now, been preparing foods for our convenience and to suit our busy, hectic lives. Or is it the other way around? It ... Continue Reading
PepsiCo’s Naked Juice Sued for False Advertising – Claim up to $75 Before the Deadline
(BeWellBuzz) Stamping the claim “natural” on their Naked Juice bottles stepped PepsiCo into some murky waters, but they claim it’s the current regulation (or lack thereof) of the marketing term “natural” that is truly murky. “Natural” Ambiguity The FDA says attempting to define “all-natural” is troublesome because virtually any touch of the human hand transforms a food from ... Continue Reading
When juicing is not healthy
Juicing is known for its ability to energize, alkalize, detox and rejuvenate your body. Green vegetable juices fill you with beneficial nutrients and antioxidants. Juicing has the ability to improve skin health, reverse degenerative disease and even slow down or reverse aging! Juice fasts will help the body detoxify and heal to some extent. They free up digestive energy to ... Continue Reading