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Living DietDiet in this sense is a noun, and includes whatever is introduced into your body as nutrition. Diet functional foods have proven track records.  Calcium in orange juice, breakfast bars and cereals is readily absorbed and can help prevent osteoporosis. Psyllium husks in breakfast cereal are a proven way to lower blood cholesterol levels. Folic acid in enriched flour (found in bread, cereal and pasta products) helps decrease the number of babies born with spina bifida, a neurological disorder. A diet of slightly modified wholesome foods may be able to help fight disease. Consider lycopene, part of the red pigment found in tomatoes. Lycopene helps reduce the risk of prostate cancer, and processed tomato products such as ketchup and tomato sauce contain even more lycopene than a fresh ripe tomato. Choosing foods fortified with vitamins, minerals and supplements means you won't have to worry about remembering to take them again. It's possible to overdo it with some nutrients, especially if you take vitamin or mineral supplements in addition to eating fortified foods. More is not always better when it comes to vitamins and minerals. For example, if you eat Total breakfast cereal, don't take a multivitamin.    Whether buying a new car, or a used car, or selling a vehicle; first check KBB (Kelley Blue Book), Black Book, Red Book, or the NADA Used Vehicle Guide. For more on your total health, turn from diet to the  Diet. |