Functional foods
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Kimchi SuperFood for the Flu Season
The superfood of the 21st century, scientists at Seoul National University used Kimchi to treat chickens infected with avian flu. Kimchi is a seasoned variety of Sauerkraut that shares Lactobacillus bacteria with traditional Sauerkraut, which may be the critical element in preventing Avian Flu. Korean kimchi, made by fermenting a mixture of vegetables, garlic, peppers…
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Anti Inflamatory Food
What is inflammation? Inflammation is the first response of the immune system to infection or irritation. We are all familiar with the classic signs of inflammation (swelling, redness and pain) that occur when we hurt ourselves or have some kind of infection. However recent research has shown that eating the wrong foods can cause inflammation…
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Six Black Foods Found to Give Tremendous Benefits to Health
The benefits of leafy green vegetables for the body have long been proven and we’ve heard nothing but praise about what these vegetables can do for one’s health. However, it has also been found that dark colored fruits and vegetables can also do the body good. Black or dark colored fruits and vegetables have also…
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Basic Food Groups to Achieve a Healthy Diet
In order to have a balanced amount of nutrients in the body, it is important to consume the right amount of each food type each day. All types of food are classified into four general groups: dairy, meat, grain and produce. From this classification, food can be divided again according to their nutritional properties. This…
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Carbohydrates and Food
Carbohydrates are what fuels the body. These are broken down by the digestive system into simple sugars that are small enough in order to be absorbed into the bloodstream. These sugars are then utilized by the body for fuel, allowing a person to be energetic and perform a number of activities. Foods Rich in Carbohydrates…
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The Nutrient Protein
Proteins are chains of polymers that are composed of amino acids. These amino acids are connected together by peptide bonds and can be classified into essential and non-essential amino acids. The essential ones are not all manufactured by the body and can only be obtained by consuming foods that contain them. Amino acids essential to…
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The Food Pyramid Made Better
The food pyramid is a diagram representing the recommended amounts of the base food groups that should be consumed everyday. The original pyramid had six horizontal divisions, with each division represented by a food group. The food groups were represented as drawings and the pyramid recommended consumption of more food groups that were located on…
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Common Foods That Trigger Allergic Reactions
An allergy is the body’s bad response to an element or entity. Certain types of food can cause a person to have an allergy attack. Most food allergies are triggered by proteins and every allergy symptom is different from another, depending on the type of protein taken in by the body. Why Food Allergies Occur…
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