September 2009

Are Diet Fads The Enemies of Weight Loss

While dieters may be attracted to diet plans promoted by celebrities, they should be careful of taking the word of individuals who probably have no nutritional or medical training and who are likely to be just good salespeople. Consumers are advised to question celebrity-inspired diet books, say Annette B. Natow and Jo-Ann Heslin, authors of [...]

Barbecue How To’s and Two Bbq Recipes

Barbecuing is a widespread and honored tradition. Three out of four american families own a barbecue grill and use it, on average, four to five times per month. What better way is there to have fun with friends and family than to have a barbecue?
Before putting the meat on the barbecue it is a [...]

Liver Supplies Vitamins And Minerals Vital To Dog Nutrition

Milk and cheese are probably the only important sources of calcium and phosphorus among the foods that are not fed as much as they should to dogs, especially as sources of these minerals. Magnesium is found in nuts and beans, potassium in almost any natural ingredient. Most trace minerals in a natural diet [...]

What Is The Natural Diet For Humans?

How do you know what diet to follow? Determining the right diet can be extremely confusing.
Every time you read a different diet book, the author makes a logical argument and seems to back it up with solid science. Each time I read a new book on nutrition, I thought this person had the answer. [...]

Pesticide Here, Emulsifier There, Here a Toxin, There a Toxin, Everywhere a Toxin

Several years ago I attended a Chiropractic convention in New Jersey. There were several vendors set up outside our conference room. A small vendor, easily overlooked by most, was selling nutritional items and products. He caught my attention, probably because I was getting hungry and he was providing snacks!
As I approached his booth, I [...]

I want to go on a detox/cleanse using all natural raw fruits and veggies…

want to go on a detox/cleanse using all natural raw fruits and veggies…
What do you all recommend in my diet, as far as the best benefits of an all encompassing cleanse? PLEASE don’t spam me with "Erikas cleansing potion" or "Puristat" links. I want to do this au naturale… Also is there a free [...]

Raw vs. Cooked Food?

Which one is better in terms of nutrition and hygiene? Raw chicken that has not been cooked until the expiry date, or cooked chicken that is left till the expiry date and then eaten?
Raw because the expiry date is a guide line. Factor in storage in your frige like temperature and time. Cooked is final [...]

dog seems sick or something on new raw food diet is this normal at first?

i’m feeding her a frozen raw prepared diet. it has minimal veggies in it but i feel good that there are some veggies in it. it is mostly meat, organs and bones.
she still plays and eats but she is hungrier now and she just seems a little off. ???
wondering if it’s the diet change or [...]

I want to switch my dog to a raw food diet?

I’ve done research on this, I’ve joined several yahoo groups, etc. Since my dog has been on kibble for a little while(Blue Wilderness) everyone has suggested slowly started adding in raw foods and taking away kibble. Everyone has suggested starting off with a raw egg in the shell on top of a little kibble.
However, [...]

is there a cookbook that contains all 3 types of veg – vegetarian, vegan, and raw – food recipes?

is there a cookbook that contains all 3 types of veg – vegetarian, vegan, and raw – food recipes?
Pyar – could you please give me some good titles so I can actually buy one?
Most vegetarian cookbooks will tell you how to adapt recopies to make them vegan, but your better off buying a vegan [...]