Digestion

Learn about gastrointestinal issues, bacteria, yeast, leaky gut and other digestive problems and how to fix them, along with understanding food allergies and food intolerances.

Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Benefits of Soda Water

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Soda water is water into which low levels of pressurized carbon dioxide has been dissolved. Soda water has long been considered a wholesome alternative to regular water. Soda water has that characteristic fizz and slightly sour flavor which is why it is preferred by those who dislike the flat taste of plain still water. And aside from it being a zero-calorie drink, soda water offers a handful of other health benefits as well.

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Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Benefits of Filtered Water

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Welcome to the drinks section of the Superhuman Food Pyramid. In this series, we will explore the variety of drinks available to us, as well as their effect on our health. Today’s article will focus on the wholesome benefits of filtered water and some recommendations on how to maximize its use.

You probably are already aware that your body is made up chiefly of water. It goes without saying that the quality of water you consume on a regular basis has a profound impact on your overall health and wellness. Filtered water, just as its name implies, is water that’s been subjected through a variety of water filtration media for purposes of decontamination. Filtered water isn’t only free of contaminants, like sediments and potentially pathogenic microorganisms, but it is also devoid of noxious metals and chemicals that are commonly found in tap water, and even in some bottled water brands.

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Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Negative Effects of Regular Ice Cream

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Regular ice cream is one of America’s most favored sweet treats. This product is so widely available that it’s sold even in school cafeterias where children can readily purchase it. We’ve long been eating regular ice cream making it sometimes difficult to grasp the idea that continued consumption of this product actually has profound undesirable effects to the body.

Read further and discover more about the negative effects of regular ice cream and why the Superhuman Food Pyramid recommends you avoid this source of dietary fats.

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Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Negative Effects of Milk Chocolate

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Much like regular ice cream, milk chocolate, too, is one of the most loved American dessert treats. But quite unlike dark chocolate, milk chocolate contains ingredients that make it an unhealthy food choice. Though easier to find and certainly much cheaper than its healthier dark chocolate counterpart, milk chocolate should be avoided if you want to reach your health and wellness goals.

Read further and discover more about the negative effects of milk chocolate and why the Superhuman Food Pyramid recommends you avoid this source of dietary fats.

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Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Negative Effects of Safflower Oil

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Safflower oil is a colorless, flavorless, and odorless edible oil extracted from the safflower plant. Safflower’s history dates back to the ancient times, with the crop cultivated for its use in fabric dyes. Today, safflower is mainly farmed for its seeds which is the source of this plant’s edible oil. The United States is one of the major producers of the crop, making this edible oil available throughout the year. Though you can readily buy safflower oil, keeping it from your diet is advised for a host of health reasons.

Read further and discover more about the negative effects of safflower oil and why the Superhuman Food Pyramid recommends you avoid this source of dietary fats.

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Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Negative Effects of Any Spreadable Condiments

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Spreadable condiments like cheese spread, jams, jellies, preserves, marmalades, and fruit spreads and butters are widely available in the market today. These products are practically a staple of the American diet because these can be used as spreads for crackers, bagels, or bread, as well as ingredients in cooking and baking. Though in convenient form and relatively cheap, commercially produced spreadable condiments should be avoided if you want to ensure your overall health and wellness.

Read further and discover more about the negative effects of any spreadable condiments and why the Superhuman Food Pyramid recommends you avoid this source of dietary fats.

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Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Negative Effects of Margarine

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Margarine’s roots can be traced to the 1800s, back when France’s Emperor Napoleon III offered an incentive to anyone who could create an approximate substitute for butter that is good enough for use by the masses and the country’s armed forces.  Originally made from pure beef fat, margarine’s ingredients underwent several modifications. Today, this condiment that is used as a spread, and in cooking and baking, is now made exclusively from or a combination of safflower, soybean, cottonseed, rapeseed, or sunflower oils.

Read further and discover more about the negative effects of margarine and why the Superhuman Food Pyramid recommends you avoid this source of dietary fats.

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Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Negative Effects of Non-Organic Meats

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Non-organic meats, just like the name implies, are food products harvested from animals that have been raised in industrial farms and large-scale feedlots. Quite unlike pasture-raised organic pork or grass-fed beef, bison, buffalo or lamb,  non-organic meats have been maintained on a high-grain diet as well as routinely administered with synthetic growth hormones and antibiotics prior to slaughter. Though relatively cheaper and widely available, steering clear of non-organic meats is advised as these food products have harmful effects to the body.

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Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Negative Effects of Regular Peanut Butter

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Regular peanut butter is no doubt one of the most loved food pastes in the United States. It is used as a sandwich spread along with jelly to make the all-American PB and J sandwich. Regular peanut butter is a favorite ingredient in both homemade and commercially produced sweet treats as well. Regular peanut butter has been part of the American diet for as long as we can remember. But though this is the case, avoiding this food product is prudent if you want to achieve your wellness goals.

Read further and discover more about the negative effects of regular peanut butter and why the Superhuman Food Pyramid recommends you avoid this source of dietary fats.

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Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Pros and Cons of Coconut Ice Cream

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Coconut ice cream is just as its name implies, a frozen treat made with coconut milk instead of the usual cow’s milk. Fast becoming a favorite among wellness enthusiasts, coconut milk has its downsides, too, which is why reasonable consumption of this product would be prudent.

Read further and discover more about the pros and cons of coconut ice cream and why the Superhuman Food Pyramid recommends moderate use of this source of dietary fats.

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