by Manny de Paula Everyone wants to age gracefully. Some go under the knife to get that youthful look while others opt for a more natural way to maintain that healthful glow. The way to make peace with age can be found in the types of food that we eat and the miracle ingredient they contain. This secret ?miracle? is called antioxidants. They have graced the pages of medical journals, magazines and every product from face cream to supplement pills. But what are antioxidants and what can they accomplish to keep you looking your best? These antioxidants are the substances that regulate the aging process...

by Dr. Jason Fowler Heart disease, diabetes, and obesity – a formidable triad. These chronic disorders are interrelated and the presence of one will often lead over time to development of one or both of the others. The good news is that, for the most part, these three entities occur as a result of lifestyle choices. This means we can greatly reduce the likelihood of developing one or all of these conditions. For example, at present time, more than one-third of American children are overweight or obese. These kids are very likely to develop diabetes and, later on, heart disease. So, if...

by Glen O. Hartman If you are overweight or obese you need to know about what heretofore has been called a fat loss secret. In fact, you may be playing host to one or more uninvited guests known as parasites according to recent medical research. These creepy crawlers and alien invaders may have landed in your bowel tract. Their uninhibited colonization of your colon can cause some nasty symptoms and can be life threatening. You can hardly avoid these parasites, there are some many types and kinds. You have heard some of the most common: pinworms, hookworms, roundworms, giardia, e-coli, candida (a...

by Masil Nosacki What do you feed a child that refuses to eat meat? That’s the question I had to ask his doctor because I was worried about his diet. My son was 2 and refused to eat the meals we would prepare. He would eat fruits and vegetables just fine but no meat, dairy or cheese. As a meat and potatoes kind of family, I didn’t have a clue what to fix him in the beginning. Vegetarian cooking is actually simple. It only requires a few easy changes to the meal without giving up the familiar textures and tastes of meat. * A soybean based Temphe ” it offers the texture of meat without...

by Masil Nosacki Cooking for a family of meat eaters and a vegetarian child was difficult in the beginning. I had to ask the pediatrician what to feed my son when he refused to eat meat, cheese and dairy products. As a mom of 4 it seemed like a silly question to ask but I was a meat eater and didn’t know any different. But with time I have been able to cook 1 meal for both types of eaters. You don’t have to sacrifice taste or texture when creating vegetarian meal ideas. Creating a “meatless” lifestyle can be achieved with some simple substitutions. * For Meat Texture – try...