Recently I explained what a free radical was. If you missed that article the short answer is that free radicals are unstable molecules that are missing an electron and this makes them highly reactive. The free radicals steal electrons from other functional cells in the body and then they become free radicals too. So there becomes a chain reaction … [Read more...]
All About Adzuki Beans & Their Health Benefits
I’ve been eating adzuki beans for years but many people have never heard of them so let’s learn all about adzuki beans today. Adzuki beans, also known as aduki beans, have been used in Japenese and Chinese cooking for years but initially originated from China. In fact this may sound strange but they use adzuki beans in ice cream. Actually, this … [Read more...]
Which is healthier: Butter or margarine?
There has been a long term mantra out there in society telling us to eat margarine because it's healthier, but which is really healthier? Butter or margarine? Truth be told it's opposite to common knowledge, butter is definitely better! I wrote a post yesterday to describe the difference between butter and margarine where we talked about the … [Read more...]
What is the difference between butter and margarine?
Have you ever wondered what the difference between butter and margarine is? Or perhaps you've heard you should be eating margarine for health instead of butter and don't know which one to choose. Well over the next couple of posts we'll be covering the differences between the two and also having a chat about what option might be the … [Read more...]
GFE Podcast #28: What is a gluten free diet plan?
A common question I get is what is a gluten free diet plan? That's what this podcast will cover, along with why is it a better option and some of the possible consequences of eating gluten, so I think you'll find out a few things about gluten. I often recommend following a gluten free diet because it always seems to make such a big difference to … [Read more...]
What is processed food?
It may seem like a silly question to ask but many people are curious to know what processed food actually is. I guess many people might also define it differently but Google defines the word process to mean: "perform a series of mechanical or chemical operations on (something) in order to change or preserve it." When it comes to food, things like … [Read more...]
GFE Podcast #25: Fruit Juice Nutrition Facts
Many people drink fruit juice thinking it is a healthy drink option but is it? Truth be told it's not! Whether you're juicing your own fruit juice or buying it from the store, fruit juice really contains too much sugar to be beneficial for health or weight loss. In this short podcast we share some fruit juice nutrition facts that will definitely … [Read more...]
GFE Podcast #24: Interesting Facts About Breakfast Cereals
Breakfast cereals are a common breakfast food, but are they really the best choice for giving us energy and getting us through the day? Not really. And yet they are a food that a large majority of people eat. This occurs for two different reasons: Marketing - breakfast foods have been marketed to us as breakfast foods so we naturally associate … [Read more...]
GFE Podcast #19: Interesting Facts About Magnesium
Today we'll share some interesting facts about magnesium, a mineral that is needed for over 300 enzymatic functions in the body. Here's what you'll learn about in this podcast: What is magnesium? Functions of magnesium Deficiency symptoms What can magnesium help Best source of magnesium supplements Food Sources of magnesium Choosing the … [Read more...]
GFE Podcast #6: What are simple and complex carbohydrates: The basics.
I had a question come in recently asking about what simple and complex carbohydrates are and if sugars are the same thing or different? So today we've got a 'What is' session that goes over the very basics of carbohydrates. It certainly doesn't cover every angle but gives you the very basics on choosing the best forms of carbohydrates and should … [Read more...]
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