http://www.insatiablefood.com/Insatiable_Food/Q%26A/Q%26A.html iWeb 3.0.1 http://www.insatiablefood.com/Insatiable_Food/Q%26A/Entries/2009/9/9_I_like_to_eat_canned_and_frozen_fruit._Is_it_as_healthy_as_fresh_produce.html 38fad642-da79-4fcd-af11-0fa86f415d12 Wed, 9 Sep 2009 02:21:36 -0400 Canned fruit is often cooked and stored in sugary syrups – leaving a once healthy snack full of extra sugar and lacking in nutrition. Frozen fruit on the other hand is often flash frozen at the peak of its freshness so all the vital nutrients are retained. In the months when you can’t get local fresh fruit, frozen is better to use. This applies to frozen vegetables as well. http://www.insatiablefood.com/Insatiable_Food/Q%26A/Entries/2009/9/6_What_is_Agave_Syrup,_is_it_a_healthy_alternative_to_sugar.html dd4aca65-aa9b-4eef-9b8f-88c7bd7b80fb Sun, 6 Sep 2009 15:00:51 -0400 Agave syrup (nectar) is a sweet liquid that comes from the core of the agave plant (better known for its contribution to Tequila).The glycemic index of agave is 37 in comparison to honey (83) or glucose (120). Therefore it is a sweetener that can be used in moderation by those suffering from diabetes. It has a consistency slightly less viscous than honey and a nice caramel flavor – with no aftertaste. Be sure to use Organic Raw Blue Agave. http://www.insatiablefood.com/Insatiable_Food/Q%26A/Entries/2009/9/6_What_is_the_best_diet_for_maintaining_weight_loss.html b275b886-246b-4360-a8fd-d0a9d79b04ac Sun, 6 Sep 2009 15:00:37 -0400 Each body has its own unique metabolic needs. The bottom line (without getting into specific food choices) is, to lose weight you need to expend more calories than you consume. Simply put you must move more and eat less. The other key is to make dietary changes that you can stick to for the long haul. Fad diets usually show quick results but are hard to maintain. http://www.insatiablefood.com/Insatiable_Food/Q%26A/Entries/2009/8/4_My_mother_use_to_use_to_say_Feed_a_cold_starve_a_fever._Does_this_actually_work.html b1a754ea-e110-4ba8-afaa-be34d184330d Tue, 4 Aug 2009 02:21:57 -0400 Like many sayings, this one is an Old Wives tale. When these illnesses occur it is important to listen to what your body is saying. Often we don’t want to eat. However it is important to remember to keep nutrients coming to help the bodies immune system battle the onslaught of nasty bugs. Usually it is best to get these in the form of soups and herbal teas. If you have appetite go ahead and eat. http://www.insatiablefood.com/Insatiable_Food/Q%26A/Entries/2009/5/21_I_know_fish_is_healthy_to_eat._I_recently_heard_that_we_should_stay_away_from_certain_fish_because_it_is_endangered.html 36ab1137-5457-41b5-bd74-e37791415c9a Thu, 21 May 2009 02:21:29 -0400 Absolutely! The Endangered Fish Alliance states that there are 4 main fish to pass on because they are endangered due to over fishing and pollution. These include Orange Roughy, Caviar from Wild Sturgeon, Sea Bass and Swordfish.