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For years health experts have been promoting the benefits of eating fish. The oils in fish have been known to help fight cancer, and other dangerous diseases. The omega 3’s that fish contain can also help the body stay healthy. Fish also provides valuable sources of vitamins, and minerals that are rarely found in meat, and vegetables. Salmon is one of the healthiest fishes to eat, and coincidently one of the most popular fishes consumed by the public today.

Wild salmon is known to be much better for your body then farm raised salmon. Wild salmon can be found in a number of places, but the most robust wild salmon come from Alaska. Think about it, if it’s good enough for the bears, shouldn’t it be good enough for you?

Wild Alaskan salmon can be used for many dishes, in a number of cuts, and filets. The most popular salmon dishes are paired with lemon, capers, and broccoli. Grilled salmon on a bed of fresh romaine lettuce is a great dish that many people enjoy often. There are salmon based pastas that people call their favorite dishes of all time. And of course there is the smoked salmon, which is the perfect addition to a cracker and some sharp cheddar cheese.

Baby salmon, otherwise known as lox, is a popular dish for breakfast lovers. The lox and cream cheese bagel is one of the most popular breakfast delights at many a New York deli. The baby salmon often comes from Alaska or Canada.

No matter how you enjoy your salmon dishes, it’s important that you do enjoy salmon. The exotic fish flavor of this pink centered masterpiece is a delight for all that give it a try. If you feel in doubt about the great benefits of salmon, and the robust taste, just look at a picture of the wild bears eating it, they seem to enjoy the taste.

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It’s hard to believe that Americans are the most wealthy, yet malnourished, of all humans on the planet. Our society reports the highest incident in the world of illnesses such heart disease, chronic fatigue, ADHD, high cholesterol, allergies, joint pain, depression, gallstones, gum disease, hair loss, hypoglycemia, hypothyroidism, autism, diabetes, insomnia, cancer and other. Much of this is due to our consumption of high-fat, high-sugar, “low-life” foods filled with dangerous preservatives, dyes and chemicals that the FDA approves.

Recently I went to a friend’s house for dinner and she introduced me to living foods. I was intrigued with the fact that foods have life and energy in them, and that when any food is separated from its life source, (its “umbilical cord” to Mother Earth) it begins to die. Processing, cooking, refining, and adding chemicals, coloring or preservatives to food kills the active enzymes, and destroys oxides, chlorophyll, vitamins, essential fatty acids, fiber, and alkaline/acid minerals, thus stripping them of their healing powers. The best way to insure good health is to eat food that is as close to its growing state as possible. This allows our body to access what it needs to heal and protect itself from illness.

Not everyone is able to grow their own food, but there are healthy alternatives. You may purchase organic produce at farmer’s markets and whole food grocery stores, or participate in a co-op such as the Barefoot Farmer’s community supported agriculture group (see http://www.barefootfarmer.com/csa.html) or grow herbs, wheat grass and sprouts indoors.

I did some research on living foods, and began my new eating regime. After just a few days of consuming 75% of my diet in raw, organic, and living foods, I felt more energetic, my mind sharpened and my mood lifted. I still have a cheeseburger and fries upon occasion, but after a meal of dead or low-life food, my body quickly notifies me that it didn’t get what it needed. When I begin feeling tired, sleepy or emotionally irritated. I run back to my wheat grass and juicer!

The famous physician, Hippocrates, once said, “Let food be your medicine, let medicine be your food.” Most of us agree that what we put into our bodies is very important, but we are hooked on the convenience of fast foods in our busy lifestyles. The best way to get started changing to a living food regimen is to get a copy of Rose Lee Calabros’ book, Living in the Raw, and begin her “Three-Month Plan to a Healthier Mind, Body and Soul.” you may soon find that growing and preparing living foods is a great way to express your creativity. And the best part is you’ll have the energy and enthusiasm to enjoy the “uncooked” life style!

Yvonne Perry is a freelance writer and the owner of Write On! Creative Writing Services based in Nashville, Tennessee. She and her team of ghostwriters service clients all over the globe by offering quality writing on a variety of topics at an affordable price. If you need a brochure, web text, business document, resume, bio, article or book, visit http://www.yvonneperry.net. While there sure to subscribe to the RSS podcast feed and the free monthly newsletter about writing, networking, publishing and marketing. Read more on Yvonne’s blog at http://yvonneperry.blogspot.com.

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Help you and your kid’s follow the food pyramid by avoiding fast food and unhealthy food choices.

With the fast food restaurant down the street, it can be a tempting convenience, but an unhealthy food choice for your family. It is getting harder and harder to please families with whatever type of meals you cook. Even packing lunches can be a struggle - the fruit and veggies get thrown out, while all that’s left of the chocolate treat is the wrapper. Here, we give you tips on following the food pyramid, cutting down on sweets and giving your kids healthy food tips for life.

The Food Pyramid

The food pyramid is a recommended guide to how many different food groups should be consumed each day. Many people and parents do not even know the proper amount of servings they should feed their kid’s. As concerned parents, your child should follow this food guide for healthy eating:

Dairy: 2-3 servings
Meat: 2-3 servings
Fruit: 2-4 servings
Vegetables: 3-5 servings
Grain: 6 to 11 servings

Spice It Up

A long time ago, healthy eating was dreaded at the dinner table. Thanks to new food inventions and creative new chef’s, new seasonings and flavors can be added to almost any food recipe. Adding extra seasoning to bland food can make a huge difference with cooking healthy recipes for your children. Also, kid’s love fun and different recipes. Plain peanut butter and jelly sandwiches aren’t as appealing as sandwiches cut into little animals or shapes. Let your creative and imagination flow when cooking for your kids!

Getting Your Kid’s To Eat The Food

Get your child active in helping prepare lunch or dinner. Let them set the table and prepare the food for cooking. This will give them a sense of accomplishment and hopefully will give them the incentive to eat at the table. Mixing great flavor and color into your meals will get the kid’s excited. We suggest trying “Make-Your-Own” Taco Kit, which gives kid’s their own hands on food experimenting. Forcing kid’s to eat their food is not the answer either. I have found that lots of children’s eating habits are from habit and conditioning, too. Just imagine the nutritional impact you will be showing your child by eating healthy yourself.

Set a Limit to the Junk Food

Allowing your child to eat the odd chip bag or chocolate bag is okay. They are most likely not to complain or throw tantrums as much. Remember, always give them small portions of junk food. Tell your children that sugars can be found naturally in fruit. A great snack idea is to chop up the child’s favorite fruit into a bowl of milk. Sprinkle a tiny bit of sugar over and eat with a spoon. Replace potato chips with trail mix, peanuts, popcorn or pretzels. Chop up veggies and serve with dip. There are many optional ideas that the kid’s will love.

There are some nights in people’s hectic life’s when there is absolutely no time to cook dinner. This is when fast food comes in. Although fast food is fast, the food doesn’t usually come with it. Try a healthier food stop such as Subway, Extreme Pita or Tim Horton’s. If you end up in McDonald’s, order small proportions. Keeping these trips to a minimum can help you enjoy at least one small fries. Savor and enjoy every last bite.

Janna Hagan is the webmaster and owner of http://www.cooking-recipes-cookbooks-online.com Read more great articles on cooking tips and expert cooking advice at her website: http://www.cooking-recipes-cookbooks-online.com

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