Tags: health

Tartex: the ideal vegetarian breakfast

April 30th, 2009
Last year my wife and I travelled with BeWelcome to Linz in Austria, and were warmly welcomed by another member of this hospitality exchange network. He was vegan, and in the morning served us a delicious breakfast made up entirely of products that conta… more »

Benefits of Breastfeeding for Mothers

January 9th, 2009
Breastfeeding is a cost effective way of feeding an infant, and provides the best nourishment for a child at a small nutrient cost to the mother. Frequent and exclusive breastfeeding can delay the return of fertility through lactational amenorrhea, thoug… more »

Benefits of breastfeeding - General Health

January 5th, 2009
5. Long term health effects In one study, breastfeeding did not appear to offer protection against allergies. However, another study showed breastfeeding to have lowered the risk of asthma, protect against allergies, and provide improved protection fo… more »

What is the Brigitte Diet?

May 4th, 2008
I asked my wife for a healthy diet. She told me the Brigitte diet is a very popular diet in Germany. The Brigitte diet is based on a balanced daily intake of whole foods (1000-1500 Kcals.), with fresh fruit and vegetables playing a major role. The Br… more »

Fasting - Day Five

May 1st, 2008
Day 5 The fasting is over. Now I should slowly get back to a normal diet.Therefore I will only eat rice, vegetables, yoghurt and fruit. more »