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How To Sprout Seeds
Just soaking seeds and allowing them to germinate has a radical effect on the bioavailability of the nutrients they contain. They are easier to digest when sprouted, as their starch breaks down – and their overall nutritional value increases up to ten-fold.

The Benfits Of Artichoke For Your Health
The stimulation of bile production by the cynarine is one the more important of the effects of artichoke on your well being. Bile emulsifies fats and renders them into an easily digested form.

Nutritional Health Tips
Here are some easily digested nutritional tips. (Please excuse the pun!) Try applying one or two of them today -improve your diet and feel healthier.

How Do Probiotics Boost Our Natural Defences?
Nutrition and our digestive tract play an important role in our body’s natural defences. Research has shown that probiotics help our natural defences at every level of defence.

The Best Food Sources Of Vitamins
Here is a list of good food sources of the different vitamins, but do remember that food storage and other factors will affect how much of a nutrient is in any particular food that you eat.

Steroids And Nutrition
What are steroids and what are the healthy alternatives to improve athletic performance?

What Is Detoxification?
What are the benefits of detoxification and who should and should not undertake it?

Minerals And Health
Minerals are really important to your health, but what are they and what do they do. What affects their absorption.

Nutrition And Schizophrenia
Can nutrition and diet help schizophrenia? Is all schizophrenia the same?

Is Chocolate Good For Me?
You may have read in newspapers and magazines that chocolate is good for you, but is it really?

Nutritional Therapy
What happens when you visit a nutritional therapist and who can it help?

Colon Cleansing
Colon cleansing helps remove toxic debris of impacted fecal matter from the intestinal tract. Our bowels are a holding tank for our body’s waste. Our waste is not only what we eat and drink but our manufactured toxins such as hormones, acids, alcohols and cholesterol.

Healthy Lunch Boxes
A healthy lunchbox should contain a wide range of plant-based foods, including whole grains, pulses, fresh fruit and vegetables, nuts and seeds. It will provide a rich supply of vitamins and minerals and contains good sources of essential fatty acids.

Nutrition and Depression
Nutrition research suggests that people with depression have abnormal levels of serotonin or noradrenalin. These abnormal levels or deficiencies may be caused by poor eating habits.

Vitamins And Health
Vitamins are essentail for health, vital for life even though we only need them in very small quantities. What do vitamins do and what are the levels recomended by governments.

The Benefits Of Hemp Oil
Hemp oil is high in EFAs which are eseential for our well being and can help numerous health problems.

Protein And Nutrition
Protein is made up of simpler substances called amino acids. The protein in food is broken down into peptides in the stomach by enzymes, and then in the small intestine into amino acids. Amino acids are small enough to get through the gut wall.

The Benefits Of Fibre
At one time fibre was thought to serve no useful purpose in the body, as it does not contain any nutrients. But now we know that fibre performs some very important functions in our diet to maintain our good health.

Why Take Supplements?
Many authorities argue that providing you eat a balanced diet you do not need to take supplements, but there is mounting evidence that many people can benefit from taking supplements.

Wholefood Signatures
Every whole food has a pattern that resembles a body organ or physiological function and that this pattern acts as a signal or sign as to the benefit the food provides the eater.

Changing Family Eating Habits
Someone in the family has to spearhead the change. It is usually the task of the family cook and shopper.

Stop Food Cravings
Many people suffer from food cravings. They spend a lot of time fantasising about food and trying to restrain themselves in order to lose weight or eat healthily. If you’re one of these people, what can you do about it?

What Is The Small Intestine?
The small intestine is between the stomach and the large intestine. It is the main organ of digestion.

Ready to Renew?
According to TCM, the key organ of springtime is the liver, a major organ of detoxification. It filters our blood of toxins that are inhaled, ingested, and absorbed through the skin.

Caffeine Effects, Addiction And Health
Caffeine content of drinks, the effects of caffeine on the body and caffeine addiction.

Good Nutrition Is Important
Sadly most people judge the food they eat purely on the basis of price or taste, regardless of whether or not it enhances health and well-being. The price they pay for this may be very high, because eating unhealthily may well mean that they have a more painful and less enjoyable life.

Detox To Maintain A Healthy Digestion And Help Fight Arthritis
The importance of regular detoxification therefore is vital, and for it to take place effectively the body needs to have the correct internal acid and alkali balance.

Health-Free Food
With the push from consumers looking for healthier, yet still convenient, foods, many fastfood and junkfood companies have jumped on the bandwagon. Sounds great, but are they actually healthy?

Nutrition And Pregnancy Complications
An independent academic study suggets that a nutritional supplement of fruits and vegetables in capsules may reduce the incidence of some obstetric complications. 

Sugar Gives Me Energy, So Is It Good For Me?
Sucrose is usually regarded as empty calories – it is often present in foods that are high in fat and artificial colouring, and that have very little going for them nutritionally.

Vitamin D Supplements Recommended by Foods Standard Agency
Low vitamin D levels have been linked to heart disease, diabetes and cancer, particularly in later life.

Glyconutrition – The Healing Power of 8 Sugars
Glyconutrients are believed to be the key to effective cellular communication and proper cell functioning.

Alcohol And Health
Cutting down on your alcohol consumption could save your life (or someone else's). Alcohol is fun, but only in moderation.

Nutritional Health Packs
It's easy to get overwhelmed by all the supplements that are available, so we've put together supplements for particular health problems.

Natural Detoxification
When we think of ‘detox’, we tend to think of celebrities checking into famous clinics, and a week or so of an intensely strict regime. In reality detoxification is part of everyday life.

Deficiency Signs For The B Vitamins
The vitamin B Complex is vital for our health. So what are the symptoms that suggest you might benefit from extra B vitamins?

Detox - 10 Top Tips for Avoiding Gender Benders for Better Hormonal Health
Here my 10 top tips for avoiding these gender benders and the havoc they bring to your hormone health.

Homogenisation - and the invisible Invader!
Cow’s milk when tampered with by way of homogenisation becomes a type of slow poison for the circulatory system.

Energize & Replenish
Try using raw vegetables, some B complex vitamins, digestive enzymes, and an herbal tonic for a month and see how energized you feel!

The Hidden Hazards Of Microwave Cooking
Recent research shows that microwave oven-cooked food suffers severe molecular damage.

Detox - Does Detoxification Really Work?
Is there any evidence that detoxification does work?

5 Top Reasons You Need Vitamin B Complex
Vitamin B Complex is needed for the proper functioning of almost every process in the body.

Food Miles & Seasonal Food
Eating local food in season is a sane idea. It makes sense from so many different perspectives – health, happiness and the environment.

How Body pH Can Affect Your Energy Levels
Understand why pH is important to your body.

Calories In Versus Calories Out
About 30% of the energy a person uses comes from physical activity. This is an area that can be greatly influenced by an individual's exercise regimen, or lack of.

List of High Fiber Foods and Fiber Content
A list of high fiber foods helps you know which foods to include in daily meal planning.

Family Fun at Dinnertime
Dinner shouldn't always be rushed. One thing that can help is to have a little fun with your meals.

Becoming a Vegetarian is Good for You
Let's look at a few of the reasons why becoming a vegetarian can be a positive for your health.

Water & Water Filters
Many people are concerned about the quality of the water that comes out of the tap/faucet.

The Nutrition Gap
There is now a recognised nutrition gap for many, caused by a number of different factors.

Why You Should Monitor Your Colon Health
Constipation is one obvious symptom of bad colon health. Another indications is the appearance of any undigested food, mucus and blood in your stools.

How To Make Your Own Cultured Dairy Products: Kefir
Making cultured dairy products like kefir at home is fun, easy, and inexpensive.

Detox Recipe
Most nature cure systems have resorted to drugless and less invasive treatment to restore health.

Introduction to Vitamins
Vitamins are organic food substances found only in living organisms. Our source of natural vitamins comes from the animals and plants we eat that produce them.

Superfoods, Natural Nutrition For Great Health And Vitality
Nature's superfoods contain perfect packages of nutrients in the correct ratio's, including many yet to be discovered and studied. T

How To Whittle Down Your Waist & Boost Your Health
Did you know that cutting out meat could cut your chances of obesity, diabetes, heart disease and cancer – and could even add up to six years to your life expectancy?

Meat Too Tough to Eat
Millions of Americans now say no to meat. As they do so, their cholesterol levels plummet.

Breast Cancer & Nutrition
I can't help but wonder if I could have avoided breast cancer in the first place.

Feed Your Mind: Smart Brain Strategies And Nutrients
So how can you improve your brain functioning? Smarter lifestyle and nutrient changes can affect the way you remember, think, feel, and behave.

There's No Such Thing as Cheating
There's no right or wrong way to eat. Healthy eating is all about motivation, balance, and flexibility.

What Kind of Eater Are You?
There are so many different reasons why we struggle with food. Many of the reasons stem from what we've been told, the way we've been raised and the way we feel on a given day.

Vegetarian Thanksgiving - No Turkeys?
Thanksgiving dinners traditionally include turkey. Here's a tasty vegetarian alternative.

Why Would Anyone Introduce Bacteria Into Their Body?
You might wonder why someone would actually introduce bacteria into their diet. Bacteria are inhabiting in your body right now, over 3 pounds of it just in your intestines.

What to Do When Your Child Is Overweight
If your child has developed an overweight problem there are some steps that you can take to help them to start getting their weight back under control.

Am I Drinking Enough Water?
You know water is important, but how do you know if you are drinking enough?

How To Make A Vegan Cake
Have you got a vegan in the family and want to make a special cake for them. Here's some advice on how to adapt a normal recipe.

Recipe: Canal Floddies
Traditionally these were made by the men digging the Manchester Ship Canal and fried on their shovels over a fire.

Nutritious and Delicious; Three Summer Vegetables to Increase Your Health
Eating seasonal vegetables is a great way to improve your health, and the health of your family.

Recipe: Vegan Star Anise Custards
Vegetarian and vegan food can be stylish and more-ish! Here's a good example, but don't just leave them to those who don't eat meat.

Get In On The Bean Scene
Beans boast big benefits for those who eat them often: they can reduce your risk of heart disease and strokes, help prevent cancer, and even save money.

Recipe: Kidney Bean & Brown Rice Salad
Here's another great tasting, healthy vegetarian recipe.

Carrots As Well As Candies
Are children beginning to eat more vegetables? The signs are encouraging.

Recipe: Aubergine/Eggplant Stacks
Here's a tasty dairy-free recipe.

Calcium May Help Prevent Severe Pregnancy Complications
Providing calcium supplements to women who are deficient in the mineral can lower the incidence of several severe complications of pregnancy.

Recipe: Chana Dall Pancakes
No wheat, eggs or milk, but still delicious. A healthy recipe.

Four Common Supplements Found To Slow Weight Gain For The Middle-Aged
4 common nutritional supplements have been found to have an effect on weight loss.

Advice On Juicers
There are a lot of juicers out there, but how do you decide which one to buy?

Alcohol & Nutrients
As well as all the other problems, alcohol affects the body's ability to absorb most of the B vitamins and zinc.

Are You Short Of Zinc?
Zinc is an important mineral even though we need it in very small quantities.

Carrot, Orange & Coriander Soup
Here's an easy and delicious recipe that will help you increase your vegetable and fruit intake.

Eat Lots Of Colour
Eat a wide variety of coloured fruit and vegetables to get an important range of powerful nutrients.

Is Raw Better Than Cooked?
Most people think that raw vegetables are always better for you than cooked vegetables, but this is not always true.

Pesticides & Food
Studies have shown that 50% of lettuce analysed contained residues from 7 or more chemical, and 83% of oily fish showed pesticide residues. Why should you be concerned?

Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkin seeds are a great food. There are lots of good reasons to eat them.

Tea, Coffee & Nutrients
One of the least publicised problems with tea and coffee drinking is the effect that these have on mineral absorption.

Vegetarian Supercook
You don't have to be a vegetarian to enjoy vegetarian food.

Walnut Oil
Walnut oil is tasty and nutritious.

What Are Antioxidants?
We need to be sure that we take in enough anti-oxidants to de-activate excess free radicals.

What's In Vegetable Oil?
Vegetable oil is just vegetable oil, isn't it? Well, the answer to this is it's not. Most vegetable oil production involves the use of various chemicals.

What's Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil?
Vegetable oils are generally liquid at room temperature, so how is it that we have margarine made from sunflower oil and corn oil?

What's The Glycaemic Index?
It used to be thought that complex carbohydrates (starches) were absorbed more slowly than simple carbohydrates (sugars).

Why Is Water Important To Health?
Water is critical to our health: we can survive much longer without food than we can without water.