Posted by SoundHealth
on Saturday, December 25, 2010
This is a vegetarian version of harira, a delightful Moroccan chick pea and lentil soup. This recipe makes a substantial soup which provides a rich and filling meal on it ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Monday, December 20, 2010
Garlic is one of the most impressive and potent of natural foods. It is known for its powerful smell and taste, but its protective powers are even stronger, ranging from ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Monday, December 20, 2010
Honey is a remarkable food in many different ways. The noble scholar Ibn al-Qayyim classed honey as both a food and medicine. In his [i]Prophetic Medicine[/i], he gives ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Monday, December 20, 2010
A diet rich in oily fish could hold the key to preventing blindness among thousands of the elderly, research has found.
The omega-3 group of fatty acids, found in oily ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Leeks share many of the same health benefits of onions and garlic, but with a milder and sweeter taste. This recipe combines the delicate flavor of leeks and potatoes wit ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Monday, December 13, 2010
Fiber is an essential part of a healthy diet and vital for your body to function properly. Fiber helps the digestive system to process food and absorb nutrients. However ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Monday, December 13, 2010
Iron is one of the most important of all nutrients - without it, your body can't make [i]hemoglobin[/i], the substance that gives blood its red color. It's hemoglobin tha ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Wednesday, December 08, 2010
Some of the most powerful healers can be found in the kitchen - herbs and spices. These wonderfully fragrant and flavor-enhancing additions to food also contain a wealth ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Wednesday, December 08, 2010
Apples have a huge number of health benefits, and many of their numerous life-enhancing nutrients are only starting to be identified by scientists. Some of their most imp ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Friday, December 03, 2010
Regular exercise such as a daily walk is linked to reducing around two dozen physical and mental health conditions and slowing down how quickly the body ages, accordin ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Friday, December 03, 2010
Certain fats are essential for health and are among the most powerful medicines, acting as natural painkillers and more potent antidepressants than conventional drugs. Th ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Thursday, December 02, 2010
Vegetables such as carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkins and winter squashes - are all packed with [i]alpha-carotene[/i], a carotenoid that has been found to help to fight of ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Thursday, December 02, 2010
Pomegranates are rich in vitamins B and C, and many other antioxidants. Pomegranate juice has three times the amount of polyphenols than are found in green tea. These pol ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Thursday, December 02, 2010
The best way to prevent a cold this winter is to exercise regularly, researchers have found.
They discovered that people who exercised for at least five days a week a ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Thursday, December 02, 2010
A leading doctor has warned that children in the UK are suffering from the crippling bone disease [i]rickets[/i] as parents cover them in sunscreen and limit their time o ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Lycopene is a red carotenoid pigment that occurs naturally in fruits and vegetables, including tomatoes, guava, papaya, red/pink grapefruit and watermelon. It is the most ...
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on Monday, November 01, 2010
Yes, that's right - eat fat to lose weight. But not just any fat - coconut oil contains a form of saturated fat that it is digested and processed differently from other f ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Monday, November 01, 2010
Following a healthy lifestyle, which means exercising, having a good diet, and other lifestyle changes, is associated with reducing the risk of colorectal cancer by 23%, ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Wednesday, October 27, 2010
A study has shown for the first time how [i]sulforaphane[/i], the powerful cancer-fighting agent in found broccoli, is triggered into action by the digestive system, and ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Hazelnuts are not only tasty, but they offer many health benefits as well, making them a delicious and nutritious snack. Here are five reasons to increase your intake of ...