Dr Pete's Health Secrets

      To look good and stay healthy you need an immune system that's working at top gear.  In this article, I will examine nine immune boosting foods that are readily available from your local store or garden. In addition to changing your lifestyle to eliminate stress and integration of exercise into your daily routine, good nutrition is the key to the immune system’s efficient function.  Without good food that will provide proper nutrition that the body needs to fight off foreign invaders, all other measures aimed at restoring and strengthening the immune system have limitations. Remember that you are what you eat. So shop wisely and remember to include these superfoods in your list. 1. Butternut squash This nutrient dense gourd contains high levels of vitamin A, an essential nutrient that supports and regulates the healthy development of immune cells. Consequently, a deficiency in Vitamin A results in impaired immunity and higher risks for infec...

    The best philosophy is to eat as wide a variety of foods as available in your locality. Local organically grown farm produce, is best for a healthy balanced diet of protein, fat, carbohydrates, essential minerals and micronutients. In this article, I will examine the foods that are higher up the scale in providing adequate balanced nutrition especially for the middle aged and elderly.  I have listed my  compilation of scientificly proven, anti-aging nutrient rich foods.  Anti-aging foods These foods are selected as good examples in their dofferent categories. They are chosen by viture of their ability to reduce oxidative stress, improve the growth of good gut microbione, reduce the build up of arteriosclerosis in blood vessels or th eir antioxidant properties.  They all work together in synergy to reduce the negative signs of aging. Fish , high protein, high omega-3 Mackerel Salmon Tuna Sardines Shell fish , Oysters Fruits and Vegetables , High frbre...

The healthier choices can be delicious What we should eat for breakfast? Breakfast is often rushed or skipped altogether, the impact of morning meal choices on heart health is becoming increasingly evident.  Research suggests that certain breakfast habits can contribute to the rising incidence of heart disease.  In this article, we will explore the link between breakfast choices and heart health, shedding light on the importance of a mindful morning meal. The Breakfast Dilemma Is skipping Breakfast a risky move ? Skipping breakfast, once considered a time-saving strategy, may actually be detrimental to your heart health. Studies show that individuals who regularly skip breakfast have a higher risk of heart disease. High-Sugar Breakfasts: A Sweet but Dangerous Start Starting your day with a high-sugar breakfast, like sugary cereals or pastries, can lead to a spike in blood sugar levels, followed by a crash. This rollercoaster effect can strain your heart over time. The Role of ...

       The liver is the engine room of your body. When the liver is not working optimally the metabolic process slow down and your energy levels fall.  In this article we shall examine easy and research based ways to detoxify your liver at home.  The liver is the largest solid organ in the body. It functions to purify the blood by removing toxins, maintain a healthy blood sugar level, and regulates blood clotting among several others.  When not working optimally you feel weak and have low energy levels.  Unlike your kidneys you only have one liver. However your liver has the remarkable ability to repair and regenerate itself after damage given the right conditions. Let's examine the conditions under which your liver can rebuild itself. 1. Stop drinking alcohol completely. 2. Quit smoking as soon as possible. 3. Eat liver-cleansing foods such as Garlic, Turmeric, Nuts, like walnuts 4. Fruits like grapefruit, beetroot, apples, broccoli, avocado an...

                 The rich orange color of the papaya can give your simple desserts its added pop of color. The papaya fruit contains different health, hair and skin  and beauty and health benefits.  In this article I will examine the health and beauty benefits of papaya, eaten and applied to the skin. Papayas can help reduce or slow down the signs of aging. O ne of the most outstanding fruits, it is wildly used for its health and beauty benefits too. This amazing fruit is available all year round. Papayas originated from Central America and was exported to subtropical lands such as the Philippines, India and Africa. Today, Puerto Rico, Mexico and The US are the leading producers of papaya in the world.  Papain or the papaya enzyme found in this fruit is known to aid protein digestion. This fruit is often extracted from trees to make into supplements, skin care items and major ingredients in common items such as chewing ...

   To look good and stay healthy you need an immune system that's working at top gear. In addition to changing your lifestyle to eliminate stress and integrate exercise in your daily routine, good nutrition is the key to the immune system’s efficient function. Without good food that will provide proper nutrition it needs to fight off foreign invaders, all other measures in restoring and strengthening the immune system have limited usefulness. Remember that you are what you eat. So shop wisely and remember to include these superfoods in your list. 1. Butternut squash This nutrient dense gourd contains high levels of vitamin A, an essential nutrient that supports and regulates the healthy development of immune cells. Consequently, a deficiency in Vitamin A results in impaired immunity and higher risks for infections. Vitamin A is also vital for the maintenance of goblet cells, particularly those that line the intestinal tract and help in the absorption of nutrie...