A well-balanced diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, poultry and fish is essential to healthy digestion. Nutritious foods enhance flora in the gut (the microorganisms present in the digestive tract) and help prevent indigestion, constipation and other digestive…
Proper Balance Is The Key To Vibrant Health
For hundreds of years nutritionists have told us that “we are what we eat.” This ageless wisdom holds boundless benefits for those who heed it and adjust their diets accordingly. When we eat nutrient rich foods we enjoy abundant energy and radiant health. When we slip into a diet that contains too many junk foods we feel sluggish and may experience digestive problems as well as aches and pains. Because optimal health is all about balance, it is crucial that we maintain the proper pH balance in our bodies. We function best when we have the…
July 13th, 2011 by Sheila McCormick
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