Health & Beauty

For many years, nutrition scientists have explained that optimal nutrition requires a balanced intake of carbohydrates, fats, protein, vitamins, and minerals. It is well accepted that nutrient deficiencies within the major food groups can contribute to malnourishment, lowered immunity, disease, and degenerative conditions such as arteriosclerosis, cancer, and arthritis. Our modern lifestyle now appears to be an underlying factor in many cases of nutrient deficiency and related health problems. Fortunately, there are positive steps that can be taken. Overemphasis on convenience comes at a cost The emphasis on a convenience-based lifestyle has increased our overall consumption of processed food items. Many of these are loaded with unhealthy preservatives,...