Do you know what a mangosteen is? Probably not. Mangosteen is a type of fruit that is found mainly in tropical regions and Southeast Asia. It is exotic and delicious; I can speak for myself when saying this, I’ve tried mangosteen and it is delicious, simply remarkable. Having just a small amount of it left my mouth watering for more. It is my favorite fruit, and I’ve read that even Queen Victoria agrees with me. It’s no wonder that the mangosteen fruit is quite often referred to as the Queen of Fruits.

Mangosteen is loaded of xanthones and nutrients. So not only is it tasty, mangosteen has health benefits. Why haven’t you heard of this fruit before? A man named Joe Morton asked himself the same question. He tried some mangosteen and was instantly captivated by this fruit. Morton became a founder of the company XanGo (Xanthones + Mangosteen). XanGo juice is a beverage created from the whole mangosteen fruit. This drink is naturally delicious without added sweeteners.

XanGo juice creates its own special category in the world of juices. This new product has only recently become available. These mangosteen and Xango sites are for you to learn about this growing company. Whole mangosteen juice is something you should be looking for in the future. I’m telling you, your taste buds do not want to miss a chance to try XanGo.

As a food aficionado, I always am looking for new, fun cooking Websites. I recently found one that has much to offer, Cook Trix.

Cook Trix has a plethora of food information available. Click on the news heading, and you have three categories from which to choose: FDA, Just Food, and Natural Food News. You also can read articles, by choosing from the articles or wine headings. Within the articles heading, the postings are organized by source and topic.

If you are looking for recipes, Cook Trix has thousands. After choosing the cooking heading, recipes are divided into categories, allowing for a more focused search. Also, on the home page there is a directory of recipes that is divided into categories.

This Website also contains a blog with many useful cooking topics. Some of the categories include food hints and tips and wine news. The blog also has many recipes for you to peruse.

Find out what you need to know about food, wine, and cooking. Locate the recipe that you have been seeking. Simple go to Cook Trix.

Foods that stop oxidation and preserve brain function are anti-aging foods that one needs.

Heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer’s, fatigue, and cataracts can be prevented or lessened with certain foods.

The antioxidant anthocyanin which is thought to be important for preserving brain function is found in blueberries, pomegranates ,and cranberries.

Consumption of vitamin E makes one less likely to develop Alzheimer’s . Wheat germ can be used as a topping and is loaded with vitamin E.

A diet rich in assorted fruits and vegetables also helps prevent the development of Alzheimer’s.

Fatigue and headaches may be attributed to iron deficiency. Meat, fish, and poultry contain the form of iron that’s the most easily absorbed in the body.

One can ward off stress and increase the amount of iron absorbed in a meal by eating kiwi fruits, strawberries, oranges, and tangerines. Tangerines and other citrus fruits are also an important protector against cataracts.

Heart disease risk can be cut almost in half with folate and B6. which is currently found in fortified cereals.

Several large studies have shown a 30 to 50% lower risk of sudden cardiac death and cardiovascular disease associated with eating nuts several times a week.

Erratic heart rhythms and prevention of blood clots can be accomplished by eating salmon.

A high intake of monosaturated fats such as found in avocados lowers heart disease risk.

It’s true that carrots to protect ones night vision with its high amount of vitamin A.

There is also a great deal of study about acne treatments with B5 vitamins.

Macular degeneration may be delayed in those that consume a glass of red wine every day.

In conclusion vegetables, fruits and nuts have properties that stop oxidation and preserve brain function

It is an obvious principle that any successful weight loss (a good natural weight loss blog) requires less calories in than one is taking in now. However, portions have exploded since the 70’s. Supersized servings of french fries and sodas are often two to five times larger than when they were introduced.

In order to downsize your portions one must know the portion sizes of today and realize the difference in portion sizes when they were introduced.

The Burger King hamburger in 1954 went from 2.8 oz and 202 calories to 4.3 oz. and 310 calories today. Macdonald’s french fries went from 2.4 oz and 210 calories to a current size of 7 oz and 610 calories. Hersheys milk chocolate bar went from 2 oz and 297 calories in 1900 to 7 oz and 1,000 calories today. At 2,000 calories a day as an average of what one should consume only two Hershey chocolate bars will make one fulfill his 2,000 calorie requirement. Coca Cola went from 6.5 fluid oz and 79 calories in 1916 to 16 fluid oz and 194 calories today. That movie popcorn in the 1950’s was 3 cups and 174 calories and is now seven times as much at 21 cups (buttered) 1,700 calories.

Typically if one ate ½ of the current portions they would be near the calories of the products in the above paragraph when those products were first introduced.

At our home meals we also do not adhere to proper portions. The portions sizes that follows are based on recommendations from the American Dietetic Association and Weight Watchers International.

Fruit should be the size of a deep champagne glass. Cheese should be the size of a domino. How many of us have steak the size of a deck of playing cards or a burrito the size of Dove or pasta the size of a computer mouse or a potato the size of a light bulb and butter the size of one of a pair of dice?

Quite simply by keeping portion sizes in mind when eating fast food and at home in meals is the simple and successful way to bring in less calories than one presently takes in. It may not sell a new diet book but quite simply less calories in than the overweight person takes in means lower weight.