http://health.nutritionalmangosteenjuice.com News and Updates about Nutrition Thu, 09 Oct 2008 10:52:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en  I just found this interesting article about different ingredients for cooking, that act like medicines.  There is a detailed list and a description of what ailments they are known to help. Some of the ingredients are tumeric,  garlic, ginger, and cinnamon Here's the article:   Common Cooking ingredients http://health.nutritionalmangosteenjuice.com/health/common-cooking-ingredients-that-act-like-medicines/ "This Mama Cooks" has some great low calorie healthy recipes.  This week she has some yummy recipes for Zucchini.  I remember growing lots of zucchini once, and sometimes they grew soooo large, my 4 year old daughter could barely hold it. http://health.nutritionalmangosteenjuice.com/nutrition/yummy-healthy-zucchini-recipes/ Green tea has been shown to have the highest content of polyphenols. These are chemicals with potent antioxidant properties, and are believed to be even greater than vitamin C. The polyphenols give tea it's bitter flavor, and because green tea leaves are young, and have not been oxidized, they have ... http://health.nutritionalmangosteenjuice.com/nutrition/did-you-know-green-tea-is-better-than-black-tea/ Mangosteen juice has been used as a food and medicine staple by various cultures , throughout Southeast Asia, India, and many Pacific Islands, for over 400 years. It is only over the past thirty years , that researchers have determined why the mangosteen is so effective at fighting illnesses and ... http://health.nutritionalmangosteenjuice.com/health/mangosteen-juice-supplements-what-brand-to-buy/ Did you know that singing is good for you?  A study conducted by the University of Frankfurt revealed that singing protects the upper respiratory system from being infected, plus it stimulates the production of antibodies. Singing for your Health The reason for this is that it seems to produce endorphins and ... http://health.nutritionalmangosteenjuice.com/health/singing-is-good-for-you/ I heard on the radio yesterday, there's been research done on the metabolism of fat and cholesterol, in relationship to sitting (or laying) all the time.  The research found that it's much better to stand up and talk on the phone, than to sit. They said that companies with people who ... http://health.nutritionalmangosteenjuice.com/health/is-sitting-all-the-time-good-for-you/ Have you ever thought about the number of calories in a quarter pounder from McDonalds?  A blog post at Ask the Dietician lists 5 foods that you should never eat at McDonalds.  You will be surprised by the number of calories and sodium in a chocolate milkshake. http://health.nutritionalmangosteenjuice.com/health/mcdonalds-food-look-at-the-calories/ I will be away in Europe for a couple of weeks, so will probably not be posting here.  See you when I get back! Have fun! Julieanne http://health.nutritionalmangosteenjuice.com/health/going-away-for-a-couple-of-weeks/ Here are seven nutritious foods which do not usually receive the attention they deserve. Avocado The avocado is high in mono-unsaturated fat. Mono-unsaturated fat is beneficial to our hearts yet few of us eat avocados regularly in our diet. Avocados taste great and are a source of high-fiber and should be included in ... http://health.nutritionalmangosteenjuice.com/nutrition/health-nutrition/ Pumpkin tastes yummy when you're young:-) Merry K over at Eating Healthy Nutritious Food has a good article about how we shouldn't skip meals. She talks about how some people hardly eat anything and still gain weight, then others eat lots and keep their weight off. And, ... http://health.nutritionalmangosteenjuice.com/health/nutritious-food-and-not-skipping-meals/