Antioxidants are substance that protect the cells of the body by getting damaged by free radicals. Free radicals such as hydrogen peroxide and singlet oxygen are highly reactive atoms or groups of atoms that are byproducts of the normal metabolic activities of cells.
Eating raw food is as old as the human civilization, it is one of the ancient lifestyle known to man. It was the time when fire has not yet been discovered and invented by man. Their diet consists mostly of fruits and vegetables, all consumed by man in their raw form. It is probably, one of the reason why people of ancient times has a longer life span than people in this modern times. Today, raw food is the latest wave among health buff’s quest for clean living and healthy lifestyle.
Nutritional expert has defined as the acidity or alkalinity of a substance, in which an alkaline rating of seven as being neutral. As an example, the blood has an alklaline pH of 7.35 to 7.45 range. The lower the pH, the more acidic the blood is. It is noted that normally blood is alkaline and some advocates had claimed that an alkalinizing diet or fluid may have a positive impact to our health and vitality.
The yogurt making process begins by pasteurizing milk traditionally cow’s but has gone on to include goat’s or sheep’s milk, to eliminate any harmful bacteria that may be present. Then this cooled to about 45 degrees Centigrade, at which time the so called good bacteria are added. These bacteria ferment the pasteurized milk into a tart, creamy gel or semi solid (the curd) and a resultant liquid (the whey). Since it is made from milk, it is rich in protein, calcium and other vitamins and minerals. Researchers however, point to the living bacterial cultures in yogurt as the source of innumerable health benefits.
