8 Tips For A Successful Spring Detox
Tara HantskeSpring! This is the season of renewal and rebirth. Spring is not only a time to clean out your home, but also your body. Mother nature provides us with naturally detoxifying foods in the springtime, so it is a perfect time to try a detoxifying cleanse. The best programs are the ones that include self-care and nutrition education as part of the detox - a detox of the whole body, rather than just...
Read more...CategoriesNatural and Organic | Food and Nutrition | Natural Nutrition 101 | DetoxificationWhat is the difference between stock and broth?
Lisa Tsakoscredit: lil miss priss/cc by-nc-nd 2.0 Q: I would very much appreciate knowing what you consider the difference between stock and broth. Many thanks. Helen A: While they are both used as a base for soup, sauce, and gravy, and both involve boiling meat and/or bones (except for vegetable broth) and strained, stock and broth are not the same thing. Stock is clear and a thinner liq...
Read more...CategoriesNatural and Organic | Natural Nutrition 101 | Natural Nutrition 101's FAQ | CookingWhat Are Sulfites?
Lisa TsakosWhat are sulfites?Sulfites are a group of preservatives commonly used in dried fruit and products containing dried fruit, wine and other beverages, flavored vinegars (for example, balsamic vinegar), and many salad dressings. Sulfites are a common allergen and can cause headaches, bowel irritability, behavioral problems, skin rashes, and other symptoms. They are particularly dangerous for asthma...
Read more...Can Food Help Dry Skin?
Lisa TsakosQ: My skin tends to get very dry in the winter. Are there any foods that can help? A: In fact, there are. First of all, make sure that youre hydrated. In the colder months its easy to neglect water intake, or to substitute hot caffeinated beverages (which tend to dehydrate) such as coffee or tea for water. Two nutrients which are especially nourishing and moisturizing (from the inside out) ...
Read more...Detoxifying The Body
Lucia MahoneyDetox has become a bit of a buzz word over the past few years. Unfortunately that term can spark negative images of food deprivation or of drinking bitter concoctions to rid yourself of accumulated wastes. Theres no question that we are exposed to more toxins than ever before, from the polluted air we breathe to the chemicals we slather on our skin, and of course the pesticides and preserv...
Read more...CategoriesNutrition | Detoxification | Natural and OrganicCan I Wash Veggies With Hydrogen Peroxide?
Lisa TsakosQ: I heard a way to clean veggies is spraying them with hydrogen peroxide. Is this true? A: Yes, its true! In fact, you can use food grade hydrogen peroxide alone. The method I use is soaking rather than spraying. It takes a little longer but provides amore thorough cleaning. On occasion, I soak meat andfish in hydrogen peroxide for about 10 minutes before cooking, and the meat seems to tas...
Read more...CategoriesNatural Nutrition 101's FAQ | Lifestyle | Natural and OrganicIs Isolate Protein Better For You?
Lisa TsakosQ: There are a lot of types of protein and Ive heard that isolate is better because of absorption, but Ive also heard the opposite. What is your opinion? Thank you. Dolores A: Youre right, there are many types of protein and brands to choose from. Whey Protein can be made of concentrate, isolate or a combination of the two. Isolate is more expensive than concentrate but it has a higher...
Read more...CategoriesNatural Nutrition 101's FAQ | General NutritionWhy Is There So Much Sodium In My Diet?
Lisa TsakosIn ancient times, salt was precious. Roman soldiers were given a handful every day and later were even given money to buy their own salt. Greeks also used salt as currency. This was referred to as salarium argentum meaning salt money. In fact, the word salary is derived from this Latin term. Nowadays, salt is so plentiful, inexpensive, and readily available that most of us go out of ou...
Read more...CategoriesNatural Nutrition 101's FAQ | Cooking | General NutritionIs it worth it to eat fruit past it's prime?
Lisa TsakosQ: Is it worth it to eat a fruit when its past its prime? How many of the nutrients are lost when you have waited too long to cut a watermelon? -Faith A: Thats an excellent question, but one that there is no definitive answer for, at least without coming into your kitchen to analyze the watermelon and the circumstances which surround it (temperature of your fridge, covered/uncovered, e...
Read more...CategoriesGeneral Nutrition | Natural Nutrition 101's FAQHow Can I Lower My Cholesterol Naturally?
Lisa TsakosQ: There have been so many things written these days about lowering LDL and bumping up HDL and I find it confusing. I want to keep to a more natural approach than going to pharmacological pills. I recently heard that 2 glasses of cranberry juice a day will lower LDL better then any other type of supplement, I have been taking Red Yeast Rice but dont like that it could damage my liver ...
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What Should I Eat To Keep My Blood Sugar Even?
Lisa TsakosQ: What should one eat in order to keep blood sugar even? I have tried whey proteinpowder drinks but they did not work. -Cathrine A: Two important s...
Read more...CategoriesNatural Nutrition 101's FAQ | General Nutrition | Weight ManagementWhat's The Difference Between Natural and Artificial?
Lisa TsakosQ: What is the difference between natural and artificial ingredients? Is a naturally produced ingredient safer than an artificially manufactured ingredi...
Read more...CategoriesNatural Nutrition 101's FAQ | General NutritionWhat Is Soy Lecithin?
Lisa TsakosQ:What is soy lecithin? It seems to be in everything! A: Soy lecithin is added to many processed foods and snacks as an emulsifier. Lecithin is a li...
Read more...CategoriesNatural Nutrition 101's FAQ | General NutritionWhy am I so full after small meals?
Lisa TsakosQ: I tend to feel very full after eating a meal, but I eat very small portion sizes. A colleague at work suggested that it might be my digestion. Plea...
Read more...CategoriesDigestive Health | General NutritionWhat Should My Baby's First Foods Be?
Lisa TsakosQ: What should my babys first foods be? M.J. A: For the first six months of life, babies dont need any food other than breast milk and/or formula (f...
Read more...CategoriesNatural Nutrition 101's FAQ | PediatricHow Can I Get My Family To Eat Vegetables?
Lisa TsakosQ: My family wont eat vegetables. Its very frustrating and we end up throwing a lot of food away. Help! Debby A: While wed like our family members ...
Read more...CategoriesNatural Nutrition 101's FAQ | General Nutrition | LifestyleWhy Am I Bloated?
Lisa TsakosQ: I wake up in the morning with a flat belly, but its bloated by the middle of the day, usually starting after breakfast. What am I doing wrong? -Naoma...
Read more...CategoriesNatural Nutrition 101's FAQ | General NutritionHow Can I Avoid Waking In The Night?
Lisa TsakosQ: I often awaken in the middle of the night and have trouble getting back to sleep. Any suggestions for staying asleep? A: Most people lying awak...
Read more...CategoriesNatural Nutrition 101's FAQ | LifestyleDetox: Healthy Habit or Obsession?
Lisa BatsonThe warm weather is finally here, and everyone and their dog seems to be on a Detox. And although most people seem to think that going without food is t...
Read more...CategoriesNutrition | DetoxificationWhat is TBHQ?
Lisa TsakosQ: What is the ingredient TBHQ? Is it safe? A: TBHQ is a petroleum-based food additive used to increase the shelf life of products and prevent the r...
Read more...CategoriesNatural Nutrition 101's FAQ | General NutritionWhy is high fructose corn syrup unhealthy?
Lisa TsakosQ: I keep hearing that high fructose corn syrup is unhealthy, but why? -Jason A: The main problem with high-fructose corn syrup is the fructose. Fru...
Read more...CategoriesNatural Nutrition 101's FAQ | General NutritionAre any cooking oils genetically modified?
Lisa TsakosQ: Are any cooking oils genetically modified? -Leslie A: Yes, cottonseed oil, soybean oil, corn oil, and canola oil are derived from genetically mod...
Read more...CategoriesNatural Nutrition 101's FAQ | CookingWhat's the difference between whole grain and multi-grain?
Lisa TsakosQ: Whats the difference between whole grain and multigrain? -Lisa A: Whole grain and multigrain are not necessarily the same thing. The term whole g...
Read more...CategoriesNatural Nutrition 101's FAQ | General NutritionIs it safe for pregnant women to eat peanuts?
Lisa TsakosQ: Is it safe for a pregnant woman to eat peanuts or peanut butter? A: Traditionally, health experts have recommended against eating peanuts or pean...
Read more...CategoriesNatural Nutrition 101's FAQ | General NutritionBest Fruits For Cancer
Lisa TsakosQ: I was recentlydiagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (breast cancer). Im aware that some fruits are better than others because of lower sugar conte...
Read more...CategoriesGeneral NutritionHow Do I Get Fiber On A Low Carb Diet?
Lisa TsakosQ: How do I get the fiber I need on a low-carb diet? A: For adults, the recommendation for dietary fiber is at least 35 grams a day. Plant foods pro...
Read more...CategoriesGeneral Nutrition | Weight ManagementCalcium Supplements: More Risk Than Benefit?
Naturally SavvyResearchers are questioning the safety of calcium supplements as new data published in the British Medical Journal suggests a correlation between taking...
Read more...CategoriesSupplementsCleansing Offers Natural Healing
Elizabeth FournierHealing through nature has been essential to sustainable cultures everywhere for untold millennia. However, todays dominant materialist culture has all ...
Read more...CategoriesDigestive Health | Detoxification | Health & Wellness | Optimal HealthHow much protein is in almonds?
Lisa TsakosQ: How much protein is in almonds? -Tina A: A quarter cup of almonds provides about 14 grams of protein. In comparison, an egg provides about 8.5 gr...
Read more...CategoriesNatural Nutrition 101's FAQ | General NutritionWhat are some plant sources of calcium?
Lisa TsakosQ: Lent is coming soon and I like to keep to the fast whenever I can. Can you please let me know from what non-meat and non-dairy foods I can draw calci...
Read more...CategoriesNatural Nutrition 101's FAQ | General NutritionWhat plant combinations add up to complete proteins?
Lisa TsakosQ: What combinations of vegetarian foods add up to complete proteins? Chris A: Plant foods contain most, but not all amino acids. You dont have to ...
Read more...CategoriesNatural Nutrition 101's FAQ | General NutritionAre certain foods bad for digestion?
Lisa TsakosQ: I have heard that certain foods (dairy and meat, for example) are terrible for digestion and can be constipating. Is this true? -Kim A: Dairy and...
Read more...CategoriesNatural Nutrition 101's FAQ | General NutritionWhat can I eat to lose weight fast?
Lisa TsakosQ: In addition to drinking plenty of water and continuing my gym visits, what can I eat for the next two weeks to lose 5 pounds? -Nick A: The practi...
Read more...CategoriesNatural Nutrition 101's FAQHow can I save money in my pantry?
Lisa TsakosQ: I throw away a lot of dried goods that sit in my cupboards for ages. How can I save money and make sure I use up what I buy? A: Purchase dry groceries...
Read more...CategoriesNatural Nutrition 101's FAQ | CookingWhy is sodium so dangerous?
Lisa TsakosQ: Why is sodium so dangerous? I hear warnings to read labels and limit sodium, but I dont know why. Can you please explain? A: The body needs some ...
Read more...CategoriesNatural Nutrition 101's FAQ | General NutritionMy 18 month nephew is sick. What can I give him that is safe and natural?
Lisa TsakosQ: My 18 month old nephew is congested. What can we give him that is safe and natural? A: If your nephew is congested due to a cold virus, a safe an...
Read more...CategoriesNatural Nutrition 101's FAQ | PediatricShould I only juice organic vegetables and fruit during a detox?
Lisa TsakosQ: If Im juicing vegetables and fruit during a detox, should they be organic? A: Yes! They absolutely should be. The purpose of a detox is to elimin...
Read more...CategoriesNatural Nutrition 101's FAQ | DetoxificationWhat Do You Think About Canned Tuna?
Lisa TsakosQ: What do you think about canned tuna? The mercury etc. Does that exist in an organic version? A: Tuna that was caught in the ocean (wild tuna) or ...
Read more...CategoriesNatural Nutrition 101's FAQ | General NutritionFood Combining
Lisa TsakosQ: After having eaten an apple, how long should I wait until I can eat my salad or my soup? It seems to impact my digestion if they are eaten one direct...
Read more...CategoriesNatural Nutrition 101's FAQ | General NutritionIs Green Tea Safe for Hypothyroidism?
Lisa TsakosQ: I have hypothyroidism, and have heard that green tea is not good for someone with that disease. Is that right? Apparently, it slows down the thyroid ...
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