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Zinc: A Key Mineral for Fertility, Resistance to Disease and Overall Good Health
Posted by SoundHealth on Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Zinc is a greatly ignored but incredibly important mineral that is essential for many processes, from healthy reproduction and growth, to resistance to infection and disease. Although zinc is a trace mineral, meaning onl ...
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Radishes: Rich in Vitamin C and Great for Digestive Health
Posted by SoundHealth on Monday, February 22, 2010
The Radish is the root of a plant closely related to mustard and has similar health properties. It is rich in vital nutrients like vitamin C, provides protection against cancer, and has numerous benefits for digestive he ...
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Buckwheat Is A Protein-Rich Healthful Food
Posted by SoundHealth on Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Buckwheat is a wonderful health-giving food that provides a nutritious, protein-packed, gluten-free alternative to grains like wheat. Buckwheat is not a cereal grain but rather a fruit. It is a seed that is closely ...
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The Huge Importance of Omega-3 Fats in the Diet
Posted by SoundHealth on Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Omega-3 is an essential fatty acid - it is essential for optimal health. Essential fatty acids (EFAs) include both omega-3 fats and omega-6 fats. EFAs cannot be manufactured in the body but are required for good health a ...
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Latest Research on the Amazing Super-Nutrient Vitamin D
Posted by SoundHealth on Monday, January 25, 2010
From the health of your immune system to the prevention of many diseases including cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer's, depression, and even protecting against influenza, vitamin D is now seen as one of the most critical nutri ...
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Obesity and Diabetes Caused By Food Sweetener Fructose
Posted by SoundHealth on Monday, January 25, 2010
Scientists have proved for the first time that fructose, a cheap form of sugar used in thousands of food products and soft drinks, can damage human metabolism and is fueling the rise in obesity. Previous research has foc ...
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The Link Between Sugar and Mental Health
Posted by SoundHealth on Monday, January 25, 2010
Sugar is harmful to the body; it is a disease-causing artificial substance, devoid of nutrients and is linked to many diseases affecting society, including mental illnesses. Many studies have highlighted a relationshi ...
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Vitamin B12: The Energy Nutrient Crucial For Brain and Blood Health
Posted by SoundHealth on Friday, January 22, 2010
Vitamin B12, also called [b]cobalamin[/b], is one of the eight B vitamins. It is a significantly important nutrient for the body, and has a key role in the normal functioning of the brain and nervous system, and for the ...
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Pistachios: The Heart-Healthy Nuts That Protect Against Cancer
Posted by SoundHealth on Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Pistachio nuts not only taste great, they're also packed with heaps of healthful nutrients and have anti-cancer, heart-health and eye health benefits. Pistachios are related to the cashew, peach and mango family. Th ...
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Authentic Narrations About Talbina and Talbina Recipe
Posted by HealthyMuslim on Tuesday, November 24, 2009
[title]Authentic Narrations About Talbina[/title] Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) used to recommend talbina for the sick and for the one grieving over a dead person. She (may Allah be pleased with her) used to ...
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Probiotics: The Key to Better Health
Posted by SoundHealth on Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Growing research is finding that one of the keys to good health can be found in our guts - specifically, in the bacteria that live in the digestive tract. These bacteria are known as [i]probiotics[/i], and they have been ...
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Sage As A Medicinal Herb
Posted by SoundHealth on Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Sage is a potent herb with many uses both in the kitchen and medicinally. Its range of health-enhancing properties includes improving brain health, regulating hormones, plus it is an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and may ...
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Co-Enzyme Q10: A Vital Energy-Boosting, Health Promoting Nutrient
Posted by SoundHealth on Friday, November 13, 2009
This valuable nutrient is a powerful antioxidant that has many essential roles in the body. It is vital for providing energy to cells, promoting cell growth and protecting cells from damage. It has benefits for heart hea ...
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Flush Out Toxic Heavy Metals With Coriander
Posted by SoundHealth on Friday, November 13, 2009
Coriander, or cilantro, is a remarkable healing plant and it is unusual in that its leaves are used as a herb and its seeds as a spice. This versatile ingredient not only tastes great, but it also has many health-protect ...
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Eat A Range of Colorful Phytonutrient-Rich Foods For Optimum Health
Posted by SoundHealth on Tuesday, November 10, 2009
All plants contain phytontutrients- also known as phytochemicals, which are naturally occurring compounds that are beneficial for health. Many phytonutrients are powerful antioxidants that help fight the damage caused to ...
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Ways to Improve Digestion
Posted by SoundHealth on Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Correctly combining foods is associated with considerably improving digestion. Good digestion is crucial for our long-term health and well-being. If we don't digest and absorb nutrients from our food properly, every bodi ...
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Maintain An Acid / Alkaline Balance For Optimum Health
Posted by SoundHealth on Monday, November 02, 2009
For optimum health, the body needs balanced quantities of acid and alkaline foods, and it functions at its best when its internal environment is slightly alkaline. Almost all foods after being digested, absorbed, and ...
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Cantaloupe Melon: An Excellent Source of Antioxidant Vitamins A and C
Posted by SoundHealth on Tuesday, October 20, 2009
The cantaloupe melon is a deliciously sweet fruit with detoxifying and disease-fighting properties. It provides very high levels of the beneficial antioxidant vitamins A and C, as well as other nutrients that support the ...
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Cashew Nuts Are Mineral-Rich and Fat-Burning
Posted by SoundHealth on Friday, October 16, 2009
The cashew nut is a delicious nut that has a lower fat content than many other nuts and provides an instant and nutritious snack. It helps to replenish the body's mineral supplies whilst burning off fat and protecting th ...
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Why Butter Is Better
Posted by SoundHealth on Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Butter is a natural food with many health benefits, and when eaten in moderation does not cause disease, in fact it contains many beneficial substances that protect the body against disease. The scholar Ibn al-Qayyim ...

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