Feature Book / The China Study
Referred to as the "Grand Prix of epidemiology" by The New York Times, this study examines more than 350 variables of health and nutrition with surveys from 6,500 adults in more than 2,500 counties across China and Taiwan, and conclusively demonstrates the link between nutrition and heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. While revealing that proper nutrition can have a dramatic effect on reducing and reversing these ailments as well as curbing obesity, this text calls into question the practices of many of the current dietary programs, such as the Atkins diet, that are widely popular in the West. The politics of nutrition and the impact of special interest groups in the creation and dissemination of public information are also discussed. read more >
The Acai Berry
The
acai berry is a small (grape size) fruit that is mainly found in the
Brazilian rain forest. The acai has been studied and has been found
to be one of the strongest antioxidants available. One of the first
companies to take advantage of the health benefits has been Mona Vie.
In just a few years the benefits of the acai berry have been really
researched and understood. The acai berry boosts energy, improves mental
clarity, a free radical fighter, high in fiber, improves digestion,
strengthens the immune system, fights cancerous cells, slows the again
process, help with diabetes (contains less than 5 grams of sugar per
serving), normalizes cholesterol levels, improves circulation, minimized
inflammation.
Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
are organic micro-nutrients that keep the body functioning at optimal
levels. They work to regulating the body metabolic processes through
enzyme activity, to convert proteins and carbohydrates to tissue and
energy. Now at days, because of poor eating habits, processed foods,
and stress most health professional recommend vitamin & mineral
supplements to achieve adequate nutrition and health. As we age, supplementing
vitamins & minerals to our diets become very important habit to
maintain optimal health for both body and mind.
Herbs
Herbs have been used throughout history as a primary tool for achieving and maintain health and for help in the recovery of disease. With the discovery Modern dru, herbs have been put aside do to the temporary relief and profitability of these drugs. Still modern drugs have not delivered what they had promised, they don't' heal people of there illness, instead they temporarily mask symptoms of disease. Like anything else, some drugs do provide a benefit to people, but with the side effects that it contains in preventing, there is NO replacement for the Natural ingredients of nature.
Amino Acids
Amino
Acids are the building block for the body (a chain of amino's equal
protein). Protein is essential to life and growth. About 80% all needed
amino's are made by the liver the other 20% must be obtained from your
regular foods. Amino acids are responsible for the growth, maintenance
and repair of our bodies. Because of the convenience many people supplement
there diets with protein supplements such as whey protein, protein bars,
amino acids tablets. When ever you intake protein in order for the body
to use it, it has to convert the protein into Amino acids. The intake
of individual Amino acid is very popular because of the way each can
strengthen the body against disease.
Super Foods
Super foods have been found to contain vitamins, nutrients and minerals that are believed to provide special properties for health, disease prevention and longevity. This super foods are all around you, if you have not seen them, maybe it's because all your attention is driving to fast food products. Super foods are the gift nature always intended for us to receive and enjoy. The benefit of this foods have been documented to bring many health benefits and the prevention on certain type of disease.
Acai Fruit, Green Foods, Buckwheat, Beans & Lentils, Nuts & Seeds, Sprouts, Yogurt and Kefir, Broccoli, Carrots, Chili Peppers, Spinach, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Strawberries, Papaya, Pineapple & Kiwi, Mangoes, Citrus Fruits, Apricots, Bananas, Garlic, Green Tea, Beans, Soybeans & Tofu, Oats.