Archive for September, 2008

Honey’s benefits in nutrition cited

Honey is more than just a sweetener. It’s a highly nutritious food that offers tremendous antioxidants. Honey contains a variety of flavonoids and phenolic acids which acts as antioxidants scavenging and eliminating free radicals.

Composed primarily of carbohydrates and water, honey also contains three important minerals according to the Philippine Food Composition Table: Calcium for strong bones and teeth; phosphorous for energy and bone muscle growth; and iron for healthy blood.

Honey is also used for beauty and well-being. According to the National Honey Board of the US, cosmetic manufacturers have used honey in everything from hand lotions and moisturizers to bar soaps and bubble baths. (more…)

Don’t give in to bad eating habits

It has been weeks since you started dieting to shed off those extra pounds. You’ve made a vow to become a better person and get rid of unhealthy eating habits. You want to look better, feel better, and live longer. And you firmly believe that losing weight will help you achieve these goals.

Unfortunately, you haven’t accomplished much yet. You stare in the mirror and you still see the same old you with the same overweight body. So what’s holding you back? What’s keeping you from effectively losing weight and maintaining whatever gains you’ve made? Dietitian Tara Gidus of the American Dietetic Association said that while some people sincerely want to lose weight, they unintentionally consume a lot of calories because of certain bad habits. This is enough to ruin anyone’s diet. (more…)

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