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Health Topics A-Z, Healthy Digestion, Healthy Nutrition, Spices and Herbs, Traditional Food Habits, Turmeric // 08.06.2010
Tomatoes are one of the most consumed vegetables. Tomatoes have a sweet and sour flavor, are cooling and act on the stomach and liver. They clear heat in the body and detoxify the blood. Even though tomatoes are acidic, after digestion they alkalize the blood. However, because they can upset the calcium balance due to [...]
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Health Topics A-Z, Healthy Digestion, Healthy Nutrition, Nuts and Seeds // 20.05.2010
When purchasing nuts make sure they do not taste bitter which indicates that they are old and rancid
The best way to eat seeds and nuts is to soak or dry roast them in a pan
Soaking them overnight (e.g. almonds) to initiate the sprouting process, which makes fats and proteins more digestible
Roasting reduces the effect of [...]
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Dairy, Grains, Health Topics A-Z, Healthy Digestion, Healthy Nutrition, Legumes, Nuts and Seeds, Oils and Fats, Traditional Food Habits // 20.05.2010
For the Southern Hemisphere:
In winter there is a natural accumulation of mucus, dampness and dryness due to cold and wet weather, so efforts should be made to keep warm and dry. Warm baths sauna, sunbaths and living in an insulated and heated house are beneficial. Heavy, warm and dry clothes should be worn.
Warm drinks and [...]
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Fruits, Grains, Health Topics A-Z, Nuts and Seeds, Oils and Fats, Vegetables // 20.05.2010
by Guest Author Deborah H.
a. The Myth of Good and Bad Cholesterol
Most people view cholesterol as a bad thing, but the truth is there are actually two types of it. There is good cholesterol (HDL) and there is bad cholesterol (LDL). You’ll know you have too much LDL if you end up with plaques in [...]
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