Great book and a must read for anyone interested in health.
“Eating what stands on 1 leg (plants) is better than eating that which is on 2 legs (turkey and chickens) which is better than eating thAt which stands on 4 legs (pigs and cows)”.
A Chinese proverb as quoted in Food Rules by Michael Pollan.
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Fact: Fresh Ginger of course. It is good to help prevent and treat nausea and vomitting. Frequently used by pregnant women and those undergoing chemotherapy.
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According to a recent study, eating a daily cup of yogurt can decrease risk of upper respiratory infections by 25%. Taking about 25 mg of zinc and at least 2,000 IU of Vitamin D is also helpful and strengthens the immune system. Contrary to popular belief, vitamin C may not be as useful, but it surely does not hurt.
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FACT: Hundreds of years ago, Native Americans used to treat fevers and pain by chewing the bark of the pacific willow tree. It was later discovered that the bark contained salicylic acid, the main ingredient of aspirin.
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In March, 2010, Romania will institute a junk food tax. The money will be used to help fund healthcare costs associated with Obesity. 1 in 4 Romanians are obese. In the USA, the number is 1 in 3. The United States should start considering a junk food tax here in the United States.
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