Health Tips and Tricks

(crossposted to Safe Happy Healthy Blog ) As I’ve gotten more nutrition conscious and doing what I can to ensure that the food we eat is nutrient-dense, the question of microwaves has been on my mind. Does microwaving our food kill it? Are the nutrients zapped right out? I have felt (without actual evidence) that microwaving probably does remove nutrients. I’ve gradually moved away from thawing, reheating or cooking most food in the microwave. However, statistics show that 90% of us here in...Read Full Story

Alright, I understand, this sounds like a lot of hyperbole, but when you're finished with this article, I think you'll agree, just hang with me for a minute. As I was perusing the web to find information on breakfast, I had one of those grand moments of revelation - kind of like when Louis Pasteur accidentally discovered the principle for vaccination or when Alexander Fleming, purely by chance, produced the first batch of Penicillin, I found a hidden jewel-a Rosetta stone for food-which...Read Full Story

Nibbles of Tidbits, a Food Blog The GOOD, the BAD & the FUNNY regarding FOOD. What are you willing to share? « Why Don’t More People Like These? Tantalum Restaurant - Even the Leftovers are Beautiful. » A friend sent this to me in an E-Mail – I’m not sure where it originated, but I found it very interesting.  I’ve always been amazed and thankful for the bountiful foods from the Earth.  I like the photography and information here. A Tomato has four chambers and is...Read Full Story

Earlier, I wrote you about my desire to bring you “digested” research that you could apply to your life, right now. Simple lifestyle modifications that current scientific data shows will make a difference in your life and health. I will however today, recruit the help of a heavy weight in the health field, Dr Sanjay Gupta, who you may have seen in the role of Chief Medical Correspondent for CNN. Dr. Gupta is currently the most famous and most listened to doctor on the planet and holds the...Read Full Story

With this article, we, at Laughing Lime, are starting a new category (Health Tips and Tricks) that we're excited about. We've collected information about little known ways to improve your health, that are simple, cheap and effective. Whenever possible, we will back them up with scientific research to strengthen your confidence to try these little tips. Check back often to learn more about this topic. And as usual, we'd love to hear your feedback. Now about fat blocking. What? Yup! With 60...Read Full Story