Junk Food May Be Addictive as Drugs

High sugar high carbohydrates and high fat diet does equal an addiction. (Figure 1-1) Missing vitamins or a deficiency of a certain vitamins anywhere in the linked chain can cause a collapse, with health problems being the result. A growing body of medical research at leading universities and government laboratories suggests that processed foods and sugary drinks made by the likes of PepsiCo Inc. and Kraft Foods Inc. (KFT) are not simply unhealthy. They can hijack the brain in ways that resemble addictions to cocaine, nicotine and other drugs. (Robert Langreth, 2011)

                  (Figure 1-1) Uploaded by yolimastermind on Dec 20, 2009 High sugar high carbs high fat diet = Addiction

Individuals must have carbohydrate, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals salts and fiber in the correct proportions. If there is not enough protein, individuals will not be able to grow properly and individual will not be able to repair oneself wounds will not heal properly.  Micro nutrients help trigger thousands of chemical reactions essential to maintaining good health. Eating a balanced diet means choosing a wide variety of foods and drinks from all the food groups. The goal is to take in the nutrient that is needed for health lifestyle.  A research conducted by Firman E. at Rutgers University in the Natural Gardener’s the minerals different in the organic verse conventional vegetables. (Figure 1-2) Many individuals have gotten away from eating and growing organic foods that have the minerals that are so important for one’s health.

    (Figure 1-2) A research conducted by Firman E. at Rutgers University in the Natural Gardener’s 

Education, diets and drugs to treat obesity have proven largely ineffective and the new science of obesity may explain why, proponents say. Constant stimulation with tasty, calorie-laden foods may desensitize the brain’s circuitry, leading individuals to consume greater quantities of junk food to maintain a constant state of pleasure. (Robert Langreth, 2011) In conclusion, in the United State unhealthy individuals will still increase because of the process food industries are not going away any time soon.

Works Cited

Robert Langreth, D. D. (2011, November 2). Fatty Foods Addictive as Cocaine in Growing Body of Science. Retrieved from Bloomberg: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-11-02/fatty-foods-addictive-as-cocaine-in-growing-body-of-science.html

This article was written by Michelle at Peoples Natural Living

10 Benefits of Exercising

Not only will it help to improve your health but it will also help to make you look a lot younger.

1,) Exercise improves circulation and circulation is an important factor in maintaining good skin.

2.) By maintaining a better skin condition you will inherently look a lot younger as poor skin condition is one of the sure signs that you are aging.

3.) The increased circulation that is brought about from exercise raises the temperature of the blood and pushes it towards the surface of the skin.

4.) In doing so it carries more oxygen and nutrients to the skin giving you a healthier glowing complexion.

5.) The additional blood that the exercise will bring to the surface of the skin reduces the degeneration of the skin cells and the breakdown of collagen.

6.) By reducing the degeneration and helping with the production of collagen, exercise slows down the aging of the skin and in particular the 'bagginess' and slackness that comes with age.

7.) Doing the correct exercise will also help you to maintain a better posture.

8.) One of the best forms of exercise for helping with your posture is yoga.

9.) Exercising not only helps with the suppleness of your body through stretching the muscles but it also improves your strength and posture as well as helping you to achieve a better state of mind and relaxation.

10.) All of these benefit your overall health and help to reduce the aging process.

This Article was by Michelle At People's Natural Living