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: Pros and Cons of Organic Peanut Butter

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Organic peanut butter is a tasty food paste made from peanuts that have been grown following the United States Department of Agriculture’s  organic farming standards. This means the raw materials used are free of genetic modification, petrochemical residues, as well as exposure to radiation. Organic peanut butter has become a popular alternative to commercially produced roasted nut butter, too, but while this is the case, reasonable consumption of this tasty treat is still advised.

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Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Pros and Cons of Bacon

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Bacon has been a part of the American diet for as long as we can remember. Made from fatty pork belly slices which are typically cured in salt, nitrates and sugar and then smoked for days, thus rendering that delectable taste that’s incomparable with other cured meats. Though practically a breakfast staple in most American homes, reasonable consumption of bacon is still advised for a host of reasons.

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

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Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Pros and Cons of Cold Press Flax Oil

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Cold press flax oil is the edible oil extracted from the seeds of the flax plant without the use of heat. Cold press flax oil is quite unique in that it is one of the few edible oils from plant sources that has alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which is the precursor to eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), omega-3 essential fatty acids found in triglyceride-based fish oil as well as pure cod liver oil, and which are touted for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Cold press flax oil is undoubtedly a healthy addition to your diet. However, reasonable consumption of this edible oil should still be considered.

Read further and discover more about the pros and cons of cold press flax oil and why the Superhuman Food Pyramid recommends moderate use of this source of dietary fats.

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Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Pros and Cons of Palm Oil

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Palm oil is a type of edible oil extracted from the fibrous fruit of the tree bearing the same name. Widely used as a basic ingredient of food products from margarine to cream cheese, and cosmetic items like soap, palm oil to this day is one of the most commercially important edible oils around the world. Though it certainly is a good addition to a healthful diet, reasonable consumption of this edible oil is still advised due to a number of reasons.

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

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Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Benefits of Ghee

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Ghee is a dairy product that is considered a staple ingredient in Southern Asian cooking, particularly Indian cuisine. It is made from butter that has been further cooked to remove all milk solids as well as moisture, hence its other names drawn butter and clarified butter. Now readily available in countries like the United States, ghee is worth including in your diet as it has manifold benefits to the body.

Read further and discover more about the benefits of ghee and why the Superhuman Food Pyramid recommends you include this source of dietary fats to help in your quest to Become Superhuman.

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Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Benefits of Olive Oil

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Used for centuries, olive oil to this day still proves to be one of the most versatile oils because of its function as food, beauty aid, as well as home remedy for a host of physical maladies. Olive oil used to mostly come from Mediterranean Europe. However, even the United States now has its own olive oil production. This is certainly a good thing as a sustainable supply of olive oil means it’s easily accessible to allow us to maximize its manifold health benefits.

Read further and discover more about the benefits of olive oil and why the Superhuman Food Pyramid recommends you include this source of dietary fats to help in your quest to Become Superhuman.

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Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Negative Effects of Nightshade Vegetables

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Nightshades are plants that have been used for centuries as a source of food, medicine, and recreational substances.  Nightshades encompass edible plants like green and red peppers, potatoes, tomatoes, goji berries, and cape gooseberries; weeds like bittersweet nightshades; ornamental plants like petunias; and recreational plants like tobacco and mandrake.

Edible nightshades are no doubt highly nutritious. However, these food items may not be for everyone, and complete avoidance may be needed by individuals who have known sensitivity to nightshade vegetables.

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Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Pros and Cons of Red Lettuce

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Red lettuce is a distinct looking leaf vegetable because of its red- or purple-pigmented leaves. Red lettuce is classified as a loose-leaf lettuce because it doesn’t have a tight core, quite unlike other types of lettuces where the leaves grow tight around the stalk. It is suitable for practically all types of salad dishes because of its delicate taste, making it easy to integrate into one’s diet. But while this is the case, reasonable consumption of this leaf vegetable is advised for a variety of factors.

Continue reading and discover more about the pros and cons of red lettuce and why the Superhuman Food Pyramid recommends moderate use of this vegetable.

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