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Recommendations for omega-3 consumption To date, the Institute of Medicine at the National Academy of Sciences has not yet issued any Dietary Reference Intakes for omega-3 fats. Recently, however, the National Institutes of Health recommended that people consume at least 2% of their total daily calories as omega-3 fats. To meet this recommendation, a person [...]

Mushroom Soup Mushrooms are rich in the antioxidant selenium, a vital trace element needed for good health. One serving of mushrooms equals the daily recommended allowance of between 55 and 70 micrograms, this antioxidant fights cellular damage caused by free radicals that contribute to cancer and heart disease. Selenium regulates thyroid function and helps the [...]

Tomato soup  They are well known for their high vitamin C content, but also contain significant amount of vitamin A, B vitamins including niacin and riboflavin, magnesium, phosphorous and calcium. Tomatoes are also a good source of chromium, folate and fiber.  In recent years a particular nutrient found in abundance in tomatoes is lycopene.  Lycopene [...]

Creamy sweet potato soup, high in manganese.  Nutritious sweet potatoes are low in calories; but are a rich source of dietary fiber, anti-oxidants, vitamins and minerals. They are storehouse of starch, a complex carbohydrate, which raises the blood sugar levels slowly on comparison to simple sugars; therefore, recommended as a healthy food even in diabetes. [...]

Creamy spinach soup, (high in vitamin K and folate) Rich in vitamins and minerals, it is also concentrated in health-promoting phytonutrients such as carotenoids (beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin) and flavonoids to provide powerful antioxidant protection.  vitamin K prevents calcification of arteries and other soft tissue, regulates normal blood clotting, improves bone health and reduce risk [...]

Carrots are an excellent source of vitamin A, a good source of potassium, and contain vitamins C & B6, copper, folic acid,thiamine and magnesium. The high level of beta-carotene is very important and gives carrots their distinctive orange colour.   Coriander is a good source of Thiamin and Zinc. Ingredients  1 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, [...]

Broccoli contains powerful anti cancer phytonutrients. Diets high in cruciferous vegetables (Ex: kale, cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower) are associated with a lower risk of various cancers. Broccoli is very high in vitamin C which helps protect cells and tissues from free radical damage, thereby helping to prevent cancer. Vitamin C also aids in dietary iron [...]

From the pioneering research of Dr. Weston A. Price This is Part II of an article (Part I appeared in the April/May 2003 issue of NLJ) by acclaimed author Sally Fallon which presents the findings of Dr. Weston Price’s investigation into the diets of healthy “primatives”–cultures which had no contact with “civilization”. His research challenges [...]

Barbara Wren, Principal of The College of Natural Nutrition, regards the customary procedure of vaccination as having a considerable damaging effect on the health of the growing and adult individual. Throughout her twenty five years of practicing, Barbara was able to observe the unequivocal results that vaccinations have on long-term disease patterns, affecting the physical, [...]

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