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		<title>Pet Food &#8211; A Decision That Will Affect Their Health</title>
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Over time, it has become increasingly apparent that we need to watch what we eat in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle and reduce the effects of aging and diseases in the body. Our pets are in the same position as we are. By eating foods that are hard to digest, full of chemicals or [...]]]></description>
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<p>Over time, it has become increasingly apparent that we need to watch what we eat in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle and reduce the effects of aging and diseases in the body. Our pets are in the same position as we are. By eating foods that are hard to digest, full of chemicals or contain little nutritional value, we are reducing the quality and the length of life of mans best friend.</p>
<p>Just imagine if we were to live on a diet completely made from synthetic materials and empty calories, or what we would call junk food. Because of this lifestyle, our health would suffer. We would be more likely to suffer from disease and reduce our lifespan considerably. The same applies to our pets, and often without our knowing it, we are the main cause of this problem.</p>
<p>Buying dog foods from the supermarket shelf is much the same as buying junk food for us; many dog foods contain chemical and flavor enhancers, the food which is often poor in quality, and most definitely not suitable for human consumption.</p>
<p>The process in which many dog foods are made includes rigorous cooking techniques, which destroys the natural colorings and flavors in the food. The result is that your pet may be eating artificial colors and flavors as well as missing out on the nutritional value of quality wholesome ingredients needed to live a healthy life.</p>
<p>The best way to find out what it is you are feeding your pet is to investigate the ingredients that are in the dog food; the first five ingredients listed on the label are the main content of the food. If the dog food contains by-products this is usually parts of animals that are low in protein and not really good for your pet, for example, ground feet, bones and intestines.</p>
<p>Look out for chemical preservatives used to keep the food from spoiling; these are often called BHA and BHT. Grains, such as corn, wheat, gluten, and soy are also very difficult for your pet to digest, and are used as a protein source, instead of meat products.</p>
<p>Ideally, a pet food should contain wholesome ingredients that are easy for your pet to digest; the main ingredient should be meat, quality meat that is fit for human consumption. Vegetables, anti oxidants, bacteria cultures, and protenated minerals should also be high on the list. Grains are not ideal for pets, with the exception of whole grain brown rice, which is easy for your pet to digest as well as helping to promote a healthy coat.</p>
<p>All of these impressive ingredients are useless, unless a proper technique free of colorings and flavorings are used. Pet food should be cooked in a way that locks in the protein, minerals, and fibers right from the start, without the need for artificial ingredients to be added.</p>
<p>Your pet deserves the chance to live a healthy lifestyle, just the same as its owners do. By providing nutritional, healthy wholesome premium dog and cat food for your pet, you can show your best friends how much you really care for them.</p>
<p> Lori Matthews<br />http://www.articlesbase.com/automotive-articles/pet-food-a-decision-that-will-affect-their-health-59779.html</p>
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		<title>Health Dangers of Modern Food Production</title>
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The commercial food we now consume is grown in soil that has been seriously depleted of its minerals because of continuous farming without crop rotation or rest. In addition, there is a total dependence on chemical fertilizers and pesticides to grow produce. 
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<p>The commercial food we now consume is grown in soil that has been seriously depleted of its minerals because of continuous farming without crop rotation or rest. In addition, there is a total dependence on chemical fertilizers and pesticides to grow produce. </p>
<p>Depending on the soils they are grown on, there can be a significant difference between commercially grown and organically grown vegetables. One study concluded that organically grown foods were richer in minerals than commercially grown products. By comparison, there was 87% less content of magnesium, potassium, manganese, iron, and copper in conventionally grown foods.</p>
<p>It is now a proven fact that when soil is made healthy with organic humus and natural minerals, plants become healthier and more pest-resistant.They do not contain &#8220;weakness attractors&#8221; for pests.Even though we may be eating adequate quantities of fruits and vegetables, if they are not grown organically, or if they have been irradiated,our bodies are not receiving the nutrition required to build and maintain health. </p>
<p>We are consuming incomplete nutrition because the food lacks the natural vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and enzymes necessary to maintain life and build vitality.</p>
<p>Food Processing</p>
<p>The following food preparation processes are listed in order of nutritive<br />
value, from best to worst:</p>
<ul>
<li>Raw</li>
<li>Juiced, and consumed immediately after preparation</li>
<li>Dehydrated, or dried, without chemicals or additives (2-5% loss of nutritive value)</li>
<li>Frozen (5-15% loss)</li>
<li>Lightly steamed, so that the vegetable is still a little crunchy (15-40% loss)</li>
<li>Cooked (40-100% loss, depending of length of time cooked)</li>
<li>Leftovers</li>
<li>Microwaved (90-99% loss)</li>
<li>Commercially canned</li>
<li>Fried, and deep fried</li>
<li>Processed foods with additives (contain toxins and have zero nutrient value)</li>
</ul>
<p>Food industries process food so that it can be sold to consumers. In our fast-paced world, we have been conditioned to expect food that is conveniently packaged, easy and quick to prepare, has a long shelf life, and tastes good. Tantalizing taste is now the main criterion for choosing food.</p>
<p>Food loses its nutrient value when it is processed. For example, refined white flour contains only two or three nutrients, compared to more than fifty in whole-wheat flour. Whenever food is heated to temperatures in excess of 112 degrees fahrenheit (44 degrees celsius), most of the natural enzymes in it are destroyed.</p>
<p>Original, living, natural food becomes more or less unnatural dead food, lacking life force energy. Enzymes contained in raw food function as catalysts to assist with the digestive process and with other functions in our bodies.</p>
<p>Without live enzymes in food, our bodies must manufacture them from vitamins and minerals in our own tissues to be able to digest the nutrient-deficient processed foods we eat.Whenever we prepare foods by canning or overcooking, we are killing the live enzymes. When we consume these foods, we are depleting our body&#8217;s nutrient reserves.</p>
<p> Ron Garner<br />http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/health-dangers-of-modern-food-production-76071.html</p>
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		<title>Gaining Better Health Through A Raw Food Diet</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:52:03 +0000</pubDate>
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Chances are that you&#8217;ve probably heard people talk about a raw food diet and how healthy it is for you, but did you ever wonder exactly what it is they&#8217;re talking about?  Perhaps you envisioned raw oysters and beef on your dinner table.  That doesn&#8217;t sound too appealing doesn&#8217;t?
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<p>Chances are that you&#8217;ve probably heard people talk about a raw food diet and how healthy it is for you, but did you ever wonder exactly what it is they&#8217;re talking about?  Perhaps you envisioned raw oysters and beef on your dinner table.  That doesn&#8217;t sound too appealing doesn&#8217;t?</p>
<p>In fact, a raw food diet is simply eating food in its natural unprocessed state.  You probably already are on part of a raw food diet.  If you snack on fruits and vegetables without cooking them, then you&#8217;ve eaten raw food.</p>
<p>Raw food, or unprocessed food is much better for you because the act of processing the food strips it of a lot of its vital nutrients.  You&#8217;ve probably heard that cooking vegetables can leach out a lot of the vitamins and it can also destroy the important food enzymes as well.  Packaged foods, that you find in the grocery store like potato flakes to make mashed potatoes and other foods that have been processed in some way to make an easy package meal not only have little nutritional value, but your body simply isn&#8217;t made to process these foods.</p>
<p>If you think about raw foods as being the natural foods the way that they come from the earth, then it makes sense that these are easier for our bodies to process as these of the foods are great ancestors ate and there really hasn&#8217;t been that many generations since grocery stores, and therefore prepackaged foods, were invented.</p>
<p>Raw foods are packed full of vitamins, minerals and food enzymes.  These food enzymes are important, although you don&#8217;t hear a lot about them.  One of the things they do is help you digest your food and getting enough enzymes can help your body with the digestion process which takes a lot of energy, and if your body is spending less energy on digestion it will have more energy for you to do the things you like.  Did you ever wonder why you feel so tired after you eat a big meal of cooked foods?  One of the reasons is because food enzymes are destroyed by cooking, so there are no enzymes to help your body digests that big meal you just ate.</p>
<p>People in a raw food diet eat about 75% of their food as raw and whole foods.  This includes fruits, vegetables, sprouts, raw nuts, seaweed and other foods in their natural form.  </p>
<p>Raw foods can be prepared in a couple of ways.  One of the most popular is juicing.  Many people go on a juice fast where all they do is drink the juice of raw organic fruits and vegetables.  Even just drinking fresh juice in the morning can give your health a boost.</p>
<p>Another way that people eat raw foods is to use a food dehydrator.  This takes all the moisture out of the fruits and vegetables so they can be easily stored for long periods of time without going bad.  A food dehydrator uses hot air to dehydrate the food but it keeps the temperature under 116&deg;F so that the vital food enzymes are not destroyed.</p>
<p>Of course, you can simply eat your fruits and vegetables the way nature intended picked straight from the tree.  Nuts can be a great raw food that you eat for snacks as well, but be careful because most of the nuts you find in the grocery store are cooked.  You need to make sure you get raw nuts which you probably will have to buy either online or from a health food store.</p>
<p>You don&#8217;t have to all of a sudden start eating 75% of your foods as raw foods in order to enjoy the health benefits of the raw food diet.  You can gradually increase the amount of raw foods you eat as time goes on and you will notice how much more energy you have and how healthy you feel.  Remember, you are what you eat!</p>
<p> Lee Dobbins<br />http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/gaining-better-health-through-a-raw-food-diet-106764.html</p>
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		<title>The Health Benefits Of Organic Food</title>
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The society of today is one that struggles to find its balance when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle. We are bombarded on a daily basis with the newest and best products on the market all designed to help us achieve maximum health. But for many who have traveled this road many a time, [...]]]></description>
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<p>The society of today is one that struggles to find its balance when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle. We are bombarded on a daily basis with the newest and best products on the market all designed to help us achieve maximum health. But for many who have traveled this road many a time, the answer is simple; a healthy lifestyle begins and ends with a nutritious diet rich in whole foods. But while we may know the types of food we should be eating &#8211; fruits, vegetables, lean meats, and whole grains &#8211; we are now faced with another choice &#8211; that of organic food.</p>
<p>Ask any organic food enthusiast and they will happily tell you the health benefits of organic food. And when faced with the information it&#8217;s difficult to ignore the substantial differences between organic food and that food that is grown or produced in a traditional environment. </p>
<p>Organic food is grown and raised by a group of committed organic farmers working within strictly enforced government guidelines. Produce that is grown organically is done so without the use of pesticides or chemical additives. Chemicals and pesticides are, however, used on traditional farms. And while not much thought is given to additives when we encounter fruits and vegetables in the grocery store, the truth is that insufficient research has been done regarding the long term effects of these chemicals on the human body.</p>
<p>The same holds true for agricultural and dairy farming practices. While agricultural and dairy farmers traditionally feed their livestock supplements and hormones to speed their growth and milk production, organic farmers do just the opposite. Animals are given only organic feed and are not subjected to chemicals or hormones of any kind.</p>
<p>Organic food has benefits that extend to the environment as well. Organic farming means that the ground is not subjected to chemical or pesticide run-off. Organic farmers are strongly committed to the environment and their product is only considered certified organic food if they adhere to strict government regulations.</p>
<p>Organic food can mean significant benefits for your health and that of those you love. Additionally, it shows a dedication to the environment and the future of the planet.</p>
<p> Michelle Bery<br />http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/the-health-benefits-of-organic-food-124435.html</p>
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		<title>Visit A Health Food Store Today</title>
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Health food stores have always been mysterious places. Back in the late 1970&#8217;s, early 1980&#8217;s, health food stores occupied a small niche in society that was close to being underground. They came along on the heels of the hippy movement of the 60&#8217;s and often served as a place for communes to sell their homegrown [...]]]></description>
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<p>Health food stores have always been mysterious places. Back in the late 1970&#8217;s, early 1980&#8217;s, health food stores occupied a small niche in society that was close to being underground. They came along on the heels of the hippy movement of the 60&#8217;s and often served as a place for communes to sell their homegrown wares. The health food stores smelled of herbs, incense and a few other things that generally defied description. There were strange and exotic foods from all over the globe, all of them claiming to be organic or free range. There were things like granola, soymilk, goat&#8217;s milk, tofu and wheat grass juice. You could find books on such subjects as natural healing, crystal therapy and composting.</p>
<p>Wild Oats is a franchise in many cities and when you go into the store, you can tell right away that the basic Mom and Pop operation had changed. This particular chain began eighteen years ago in Boulder, Colorado and has expanded over the years to include more than 110 stores in 24 states and British Columbia. It is clear to see how this company became the standard for the organic market industry. </p>
<p>At first glance, their store looks like any other large grocery store, and you can probably find many of the same items that you would in a standard grocery store &#8211; but with one twist. Everything is organic. Usually when you hear the word organic, you might think two things; bland and expensive. However, with all the options and improvements in the way of organic foods are produced, there are many items that are very tasty, and the prices have become comparable to those of a conventional grocery store. </p>
<p>The overall concept of the health food store hasn&#8217;t changed. They still offer a wide range of organic foods and herbal remedies. They are filled with all kinds of products to heal the body, mind and spirit. You can find aromatherapy candles, essential oils, books, tapes, and DVD&#8217;s on meditation and yoga. You can take cooking classes and learn how to make your own herbal remedies. There are still aisles dedicated to environmentally safe products for household cleaning and recycling.</p>
<p>Some additions are a pleasant surprise, though. There can be four different &#8220;deli&#8221; counters. There is usually a butcher counter with free-range chicken and beef and a plethora of fresh seafood. Another counter may display an array of amazing baked goods (bagels, cakes and pastries), and in many stores there is yet another section that caters full meals for a quick healthy lunch or a dinner party. The modern health food store also had a section for wine and beer, an astounding array of cheeses, and an extensive frozen foods section.</p>
<p>It is good to see how far the basic health food store has come. Sure you can still find the small ones if you look for them, but like so many other things these days, big corporations have taken over and created franchises that offer more for less. Buying in bulk allows the stores to get better discounts and pass the savings on to the consumer.</p>
<p> Jeff Clare<br />http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/visit-a-health-food-store-today-100583.html</p>
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		<title>Eating Organic Food To Improve Your Health</title>
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Organic food is food that has been grown without the use of toxic chemicals, pesticides or fertilizers. The food is as natural as can be, safer for the environment and usually tastes better too. Most importantly though, eating this food is healthier for you and may provide many health benefits, which is what this article [...]]]></description>
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<p>Organic food is food that has been grown without the use of toxic chemicals, pesticides or fertilizers. The food is as natural as can be, safer for the environment and usually tastes better too. Most importantly though, eating this food is healthier for you and may provide many health benefits, which is what this article is all about.</p>
<p>Even though further research needs to be done to gain a better understanding of the benefits of organic food, there is still much valuable information to share with you.</p>
<p>Before we discuss the actual health benefits of eating whole food, lets take a look at the advantages it has over non-organic food.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s a fact that this food is highly nutritious and contains higher levels of vitamins and minerals. Vitamin C and minerals like magnesium, calcium and iron are just some of the nutrients organic food contains higher amounts of. </p>
<p>Whole foods also contain higher amounts of antioxidants, which help reduce the risk of developing cancers.</p>
<p>You may be surprised to know, but the vegetables we eat today are nowhere near as nutritious as they were 50 or even 15 years ago. Farmers tend to take shortcuts when growing food, and the fastest way is generally not the best way to do something. This trend is expected to continue, so if eating highly nutritious food is important to you, looking into organic foods is something worth considering. </p>
<p>If you were wondering why organic food hasn&#8217;t exactly taken the world by storm, it&#8217;s mainly due to the extra cost associated with organic growing.  Demand is greater than supply and as a result, you can expect to pay about 20% extra for this kind of food..</p>
<p>Numerous studies have been conducted to find out the benefits whole foods can provide us humans. Many results are still fairly inconclusive however there have been many reported cases of benefits when animals are fed organic food. </p>
<p>The reason for the vagueness in health benefits is due to many reasons such as: incorrect method of testing and the lengthy time it takes to determine results of this nature. However several studies have shown benefits such as:</p>
<p>Decline in colds and other conditions<br />
Improves dental health<br />
Improves flow of your overall system<br />
Greater chance of sprains and fractures<br />
Reduces chance of injury<br />
Better over health</p>
<p>As mentioned, the subject of organic food vs non organic food is very iffy and many researches believe that this food provides little to no health benefits.</p>
<p> Thinking about it logically, surely food that has been grown as it was intended to and that contains no added toxic chemicals has to be considerably healthier for us.</p>
<p>Whether the extra cost associated with organic food is worth the money is entirely up to the person. There is insufficient evidence to say something like &#8220;eating whole foods will reduce the likelihood of getting heart disease&#8221;. </p>
<p>Even though it&#8217;s likely that eating organic food will produce significant healthier benefits long term, as of now it comes more down to ones opinion than solid fact.</p>
<p> Darrell Knox<br />http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/eating-organic-food-to-improve-your-health-50829.html</p>
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		<title>Functional Food: Preventing Diseases and Promoting Pet Health</title>
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Food and diet play an important role in health. Every day, research in fields such as epidemiology and nutritional biochemistry teach us more about this relationship. Through scientific investigation and effective consumer communication, functional foods are becoming an important tool in promoting health.
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<p>Food and diet play an important role in health. Every day, research in fields such as epidemiology and nutritional biochemistry teach us more about this relationship. Through scientific investigation and effective consumer communication, functional foods are becoming an important tool in promoting health.</p>
<p>According to Health Canada, a functional food is &#8220;consumed as part of a usual diet that is similar in appearance to, or may be, a conventional food, and is demonstrated to have physiological benefits and/or reduce the risk of chronic disease beyond basic nutritional functions.&#8221;</p>
<p>Functional foods may come from plants or animals. Active ingredients effective in promoting human health include amino acids, fats, dietary fibres, antioxidants, pigments, vitamins and minerals.</p>
<p>If you follow the studies that document the stress put upon our digestive tracts when processed and refined foods are eaten, you will then realize how the body has to respond in a completely unnatural way to digest food matter that the body does not recognize.</p>
<p>Interestingly, when cooked foods are eaten, large amounts of mucus are secreted. Foods that are particularly mucus forming include all processed and refined foods.</p>
<p>When cooked food is eaten, the T-cells, which are so vital to immune function, increase in the gastrointestinal tissue to protect our system from certain foods, which are interpreted as foreign matter. If we consume cooked and processed food day after day without adequately eating raw food and fibrous foods, protective mucus will form in excess and build-up on bowel tissue, similar to the age rings we see in the trunks of trees.</p>
<p>As a result of faulty eating, nature&#8217;s protective coating &#8212; which was designed for occasional use only &#8212; becomes enraged and inadvertently contributes to ill health.</p>
<p>Consequently, the immune system is taxed and the presence of this excess mucus creates a perfect medium for the multiplication of bacteria, viruses, parasites and worms. Autoimmune diseases may develop due to the fact that the immune system has begun to attack the body, rather than invading microorganisms.</p>
<p>Continually eating â??lifelessâ? foods &#8212; cooked, refined or processed foods devoid of fibre and enzymes &#8212; over-stimulate the immune system in a way that compromises its function. As a result, the animal becomes susceptible to every virus and bacteria.</p>
<p>Raw food is living food. Itâ??s food that has not been processed or heated above 118oC (244oF). Itâ??s food that contains the enzymes necessary for digestion as well as all the natural vitamins and minerals inherent in the specific vegetable or fruit. Raw food is probably the only basis for optimum nutrition. In an article in â??Aliveâ? magazine in May of 2000, nutritionist Dr Paavo Airola stated that an optimum diet must be at least 75-per-cent to 95-per-cent raw. And that was a reference to human diets. That would leave little room to doubt that canines and felines should be consuming at least that much raw food.</p>
<p>Dr Edward Howell, author of the definitive book â??Enzyme Nutritionâ? blames the national state of disease on malnutrition due to the consumption of cooked and processed food. This food destroys all enzymes and therefore makes it impossible for the body to metabolize nutrients. More than anything, the raw food revolution is about enzymes.</p>
<p> Leaftech<br />http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/functional-food-preventing-diseases-and-promoting-pet-health-104846.html</p>
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		<title>Thai Food For Health</title>
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Natural health is about self discipline and responsibility for a better life. And with nutritional supplements, you will be able to achieve this level of healthy comfortable living . 
It just takes that first step. A Thai Food balanced diet is a Topic I really enjoy telling people about fighting diet problems, weight control, heath [...]]]></description>
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<p>Natural health is about self discipline and responsibility for a better life. And with nutritional supplements, you will be able to achieve this level of healthy comfortable living . </p>
<p>It just takes that first step. A Thai Food balanced diet is a Topic I really enjoy telling people about fighting diet problems, weight control, heath in general, even allergy conditions like me.  I will touch on this latter. </p>
<p>There are many products available in the field of natural health . Pick up a book, surf online, educate yourself about the right foods for your health.  I did, and cut my stress level by 50%; reduced my blood pressure down to 120/70, when under stress it was 150/95. </p>
<p>Not bad for middle age.  Natural health is about finding ways to be healthy. With natural health nutrition, like say, Thai Food , you get the extra benefit of giving your body all the best there is from nature, which is a great feeling, and reward when you experience the difference, and ask yourself, how come I did not do this along time ago. What an energy booster indeed. </p>
<p>You will also find good nutrition leads to good health.  I would get the typical once a year cold, like most people. Now I might get a cold, over 2 year periods . That should say something for good healthy nutrition.  I do not believe there is a magic pill or fix all solution, but this certainly made a great change for me, and established a constant platform for my overall health. </p>
<p>You will experience the new you and will be proud of the achievements you will have from taking care of yourself. Now, no promises,  but my weight is stable at 180lbs, exactly the same as when I was 18 years, when body building. I was usually around 200lbs., under hi stress working conditions. I am not outlining a diet plan, in fact the things I am mentioning worked for me regarding health overall. </p>
<p>The drop in weight actually happened as a result of better eating habits, an adjustment to things that helped, like the natural supplements, and Thai food in general, and reduction in obvious things that do not help. I knew with a stressful job, lots of traveling, something had to be adjusted, or shifted a bit. I even cut coffee down to 2 cups a day, I did not need 6, come on that is crazy, what was I thinking ?</p>
<p>So one noticeable thing I really enjoy, is the boost in energy for my age. It did take more than that, and I am going to give you a super important tip. Like anything, take small steps, and you will meet your goals. So here is the super tip that worked for me; simply get off the Dairy Products. </p>
<p>I have traveled to so many countries; with all types of  foods, and certainly the western foods are spreading everywhere. So from experience alone, think about my tips to you. </p>
<p>Tip number two, not only do I use natural supplements for many reasons, here is a tip that really jump started me : go try Thai food, at a local restaurant. </p>
<p>This is an experience that  will jump start your health in general.  The reason I say Thai food, is simply there are so many types, you will find something you like, that is why Thai restaurants are so popular everywhere, world wide. And they have unique spices, and sauces that seem to please many people, offering new flavors, less saturated fats.</p>
<p>I did move to Thailand, so an expert in the foods section, and I have tried them all country wide. Believe me, you may have heard, how spicy Thai Food is, but actually there are in fact so many things to choose from, you will find something healthy, natural, and satisfying in all aspects.</p>
<p>That was tip no two, go out and try it, you will be surprised. Typically you will not find cheese in Asian dishes, however you may find coconut, or sweet milk, and similar things to sort out when you order food.</p>
<p>A third , but important tip, something I do every morning,  and what an energy booster,  I drink 12 oz. of grape juice per day. It beats coffee, but I still like my morning cup, but the juice really gives me a morning boost in my diet. Ok, that is tip no. three, simply try different things that work for you, that you enjoy, and watch out for the pizzas. Cutback on cheese, milk, ice cream.  Select your food in moderate quantities.</p>
<p>I hope you found this as valuable information, based on my own personal experiences. Being middle age, time and health become more sensitive in life, and if you are truly out to improve you health, just take a few tips for starters. A slight shift in your nutrition can really improve your overall health. Get started today, its never to late!</p>
<p> Reed Langdon<br />http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/thai-food-for-health-50524.html</p>
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		<title>Health Food Supplements &#8211; Consumer Guide</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 22:02:16 +0000</pubDate>
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Health food supplements are one of the hottest selling products in the market these days. Their total consumption values billions of dollars in the U.S. alone. Recent surveys show that more than half of the adults in the U.S. consume health food supplements in different forms, such as tablets, capsules, powders, soft gels, gel caps [...]]]></description>
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<p>Health food supplements are one of the hottest selling products in the market these days. Their total consumption values billions of dollars in the U.S. alone. Recent surveys show that more than half of the adults in the U.S. consume health food supplements in different forms, such as tablets, capsules, powders, soft gels, gel caps and liquids.</p>
<p>The increased consumption of health food supplements can be attributed to public awareness of health issues and improved standard of living in our society. Many studies have shown that there is a close correlation between health and nutrition. Insufficient supply of nutrients can weaken our body defense mechanism, causing medical problems from common ailments to more severe illnesses in the long term.</p>
<p>There are different types of health food supplements, including macronutrients (amino acids, proteins, essential fatty acids), micronutrients (vitamins and minerals), enzymes (digestive enzymes and antioxidant enzymes), probiotics (beneficial bacteria in the gut), and herbal supplements. These supplements have unique functions in our body. They are either essential for life and good health, modulate our immune system or help with liver detoxification, digestion, mental clarity, etc.</p>
<p>Many people argue that there is no need to consume health food supplements as long as you have a healthy lifestyle and eat a balanced diet. While this may be true, the fact is maintaining a healthy lifestyle and proper diet is difficult to achieve by many people.</p>
<p>Over the past few decades, the green revolution has changed the farming practices over the world. We use more chemical fertilizers, more pesticides to grow the food produce in order to increase harvest and shorten the growth period. As a result, soil nutrients and the population of beneficial soil bacteria are depleted rapidly, and the produce we grow today contain less micronutrient than before.</p>
<p>A stressful lifestyle, improper eating habits, imbalanced diet and increased exposure to chemicals such as environmental pollutants (air, water) and pesticides, drugs, hormones, heavy metals in foods also weaken our body gradually.</p>
<p>Although health food supplements can be beneficial to our health, consumers should still choose the products carefully. Currently, there is little regulation on the quality of health food supplements. Composition of some health food products may not match the label claims and the quality of raw materials and finished products is not guaranteed. Therefore, consumers should only buy from reputable health food manufacturers, read the labels carefully and read more related literatures.</p>
<p>Here are some general rules for buying health food supplements:</p>
<p>1) Supplements made from whole foods, natural sources are better than the synthetic ones. They are more bioactive, can be absorbed readily, and less likely to be contaminated by chemicals such as coal tars used in chemical synthesis.</p>
<p>2) Protein-bonded vitamins and minerals (vitamins and minerals in organic form, binding to amino acids) are more bioactive than the inorganic forms.</p>
<p>3) Buy supplements using safe extraction methods, such as cold pressed extraction or supercritical extraction. This can avoid the harmful residue from chemical extraction.</p>
<p>4) Herbal concentrate and extract are usually more effective than the raw herbs.</p>
<p>5) Organically grown or wild crafted herbs are less likely to be contaminated by heavy metals, pesticides and other chemicals.</p>
<p>6) Read the labels, do not consume more than the recommended dose.</p>
<p>7) Be careful when consuming certain herbal supplements, such as Ma Huang / ephedra, Kava Kava, comfrey, etc. Some studies have shown that these herbs may cause severe side effects to some people. Stop use if unusual signs appear after consumption.</p>
<p> <img src='http://www.healtharticles4u.info/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_cool.gif' alt='8)' class='wp-smiley' /> Some health food supplements may interact with drugs, either by decreasing or increasing their effects. Consult your doctor if you are currently taking medications.</p>
<p>9) Pregnant and nursing women, people with specific medical conditions such consult the doctors when consuming health food supplements.</p>
<p>10) If in doubt, contact the supplement manufacturers or distributors for more information of their products.</p>
<p>11) Health food supplements are available in many places, such as grocery stores, health food stores, drug stores, pharmacies, supermarkets, department stores, online stores, etc. Be a smart consumer, compare the price and service before purchase.</p>
<p>To learn more about health food supplements, please visit http://vitaminstores.4reviews.net.</p>
<p> Kwan Lo<br />http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/health-food-supplements-consumer-guide-17946.html</p>
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		<title>Dog Health Food</title>
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How many dog owners know something about dog health food when they buy their pets? If they donâ??t get informed about dogâ??s nutritional needs, they are very likely to be confronted to all sorts of health problems that result from the improper food they feed their animals on. There are special dog health food tips [...]]]></description>
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<p>How many dog owners know something about dog health food when they buy their pets? If they donâ??t get informed about dogâ??s nutritional needs, they are very likely to be confronted to all sorts of health problems that result from the improper food they feed their animals on. There are special dog health food tips that a vet can tell you about, since you may not know very much about the digestive needs of your pet. First of all, in order to meet the requirements for dog health food, you have to be sure there are minerals, calcium in particular and quality protein in the diet.</p>
<p>As it is very comfortable, we usually feed our four-legged friends on special dog meals, but this is not always dog health food. It is usually prepared by blending hemoglobin powder, with bones and meat, all processed at very high temperatures. Then, there are flavors and vitamins added, and this is the dog health food we find in the supermarket. For all dog owners I need to say that this is not great at all for your pet. Try to combine processed meals with dog health food you prepare at home.</p>
<p>What should real dog health food be like? First of all, have fresh meat and boil it for around ten minutes. Thus, you destroy the unfriendly bacteria while also preserving all the nutrients intact. Then, cut it into small pieces, it may seem natural that your dog should tear it alone, but you donâ??t want any mess around the house. For the calcium in dog health food, you may use a natural supplement such as ground egg shells or calcium powder available in drug stores. Try to mix the pieces of meat with a little water for a better hydration of your pet.</p>
<p>As for bones, I know all dogs like them, but research shows they donâ??t make the best dog health food at all; on the contrary there may be side effects and even ailments. Thus, never feed your dog chicken or pig bones. The only ones that are fully digested and make real dog health food are the leftovers from your cooking veal for instance. Another tip many people donâ??t know is that for dog health food, not only proteins are necessary, vitamins are also important. A little grated carrot added together will pass unnoticed but itâ??ll be of great help for the petâ??s well-being.</p>
<p> Chris Simpson<br />http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/dog-health-food-235719.html</p>
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