Help Prevent Colon Cancer Fiber is an important aspect in our daily lives for our health. Studies have shown that a high-fiber diet can reduce the risks of disease and other conditions that affect our health and longevity, such as several types of cancers, diverticulosis, varicose veins and hemorrhoids [Reference]. In fact, scientists believe that […]
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The Importance of Fiber
By the Authors of The Mediterranean Diet eBook
Filed Under: Blood Pressure, Cancer Prevention, Cholesterol Lowering, Heart Health, Weight Loss TipsWhat Vitamins, If Any, Should You Be Taking?
By the Authors of The Mediterranean Diet eBook
Synthetic vitamins and supplements may not have the same long term protection against disease as the actual consumption of fruits and vegetables with the same nutrients. This finding has not been proven conclusively, but evidence indicates that single supplements cannot substitute for actually eating whole foods. People cannot continue bad habits and expect the same […]
Filed Under: Anti-inflammatory, Cancer Prevention, Heart HealthDietary Fat: Friend or Foe ?
By the Authors of The Mediterranean Diet eBook
If you’re like most western people, you’re carrying around more body fat than you or your doctor would like. Excess body fat is dangerous – it elevates your risk of high cholesterol, diabetes, stroke, heart disease, cancer and even death. You may think you can reduce your body fat by cutting down on dietary fat, […]
Filed Under: Cholesterol Lowering, Healthy Eating Ideas, Heart Health, Weight Loss TipsDo Carbohydrates Really Make You Fat?
By the Authors of The Mediterranean Diet eBook
Carbohydrates can be found in grains, fruits and vegetables. Our bodies need carbohydrates because they are an important source of energy; however, it is essential to obtain them from healthy sources. Bad carbohydrates mainly come from refined sugar and flour which can be found in soft drinks, white bread, pastries, cookies, potato chips and packaged […]
Filed Under: Glycemic Index, Healthy Eating Ideas, Weight Loss Tips
