Eating organic foods is more expensive than eating conventional. Is it really worth the extra money to eat organic? As time has evolved, companies have found more ways to reduce the cost of producing fruits, vegetables, meat, eggs, and dairy. Most of the cost reducing measures involve using more chemicals, additives, and hormones, that may not be healthy for you. While lower quality food does not adversely affect everyone, here's what you should know about organic food.
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Eating a diet rich in fiber can greatly improve your health. Fiber is found in the cell walls of plants. And since you don't have the digestive enzymes to break it down, it passes through your system whole. Insoluble and soluble fiber are the two different types of fiber. And they both benefit your body in different ways. For example, soluble fiber is a prebiotic that feeds the good bacteria in your gut. Meat, eggs, and dairy, do not contain fiber. Here are some more reasons you want to fill up on fiber.
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If you want to drop a few pounds or have more balanced energy, then you may want to cut out, or reduce, the amount of sugar and simple carbs you eat. And if you crave them, this may seem to be an impossible task. It's commonly thought that sugar and simple carb cravings are based in emotions. While this is true for some people, it's not true for everyone. Sugar actually stimulates the brain and causes it to release feel good hormones. That's one reason it can be so hard to change your diet. Here are some things that can help you cut sugar and carb cravings.
The common cold is a viral infection of the nose and upper respiratory tract. While there are lots of over the counter medicines that can help relieve symptons, you might want to try some natural cold remedies first. The downside to the over counter medicines is that they contain ingredients that can cause unpleasant side effects like drowsiness or upset stomach.
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If you don't like plain water, there are plenty of ways to combine fruits and vegetables into flavorful drinks. So not only will you stay hydrated, you'll get the antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals from the foods. The best way to start is either with filtered water or fresh squeezed, or juiced, fruit. Bottled juices are always pasteurized, which destroys many of the nutrients. Plus the pulp is usually not included, which elminates the benefits of consuming fiber. Here are some ideas for creating healthy drinks.
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