FOS, A Food For Friendly Bacteria to Boost Health
September 7, 2008
Fructooligosaccharides, which shall henceforth be referred to as FOS for obvious reasons, are sugars with chemical linkages known as osidic covalent bonds that resist enzymic hydrolysisis, and so are broken down by neither the salivary nor the digestive enzymes. In other words, they are indigestible.
However, before discussing the biochemistry further, let’s have a look at what they can be used for. Your body depends upon certain bacteria for its health. These are essential to help break down and digest certain foods, and also to provide a resistance to disease and infection. FOS is what is known as a prebiotic, which used to feed these friendly bacteria. Just like any other living organism, bacteria require nourishment and while they get plenty of food from our own diet, especially from the fiber content, they find FOS particularly appetizing.
Natural Skin Care For Healthy Skin
September 7, 2008
Probably you have heard people talks about natural skin care. What is actually natural skin care? Basically, natural skin care is using natural ingredients for skin care products, including roots, essential oils, various flowers and also various herbs.
Nowadays natural skin care products have become increasingly popular, because people are constantly looking for new varieties of skin care products. Entrepreneurs see that as opportunities and many companies are starting to offer natural products to their customers.
Ayurveda Tips On Worst Food Combination
September 7, 2008
You Think It’s Healthy Ayurveda Says it One of the Worse Food Combinations?
A Simple Solution: See how to enjoy the same foods, without the gastrointestinal warzone…
Last week, in my article on food allergies, I gave everybody a quiz: What is the worst food combination that Westerners consume these days?
We received a number of great guesses…
Ayurveda Weighs in on Childhood Obesity
September 7, 2008
In my previous article I have started to give you the building blocks for using Ayurveda to manage and cure any weight or obesity disorders and issues plaguing the children in your life, but this is only the beginning.