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- Smashed Potatoes with Garlic - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from George MateljanA little garlic goes a long way to make ordinary mashed potatoes into something special It not only adds extra flavor but extra nutrition your Healthiest Way of Eating. Enjoy! Prep and Cook Time: 10 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients: • 2 potatoes • 3 TBS extra virgin olive oil • 3 medium ...
Views: 1342(3 votes) - Sorry J.Lo, I'm Kicking You Out! - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Amy PearsonThe other day I was checking out at the grocery store when I happened across a photo of the lovely Jennifer Lopez looking even more lovely on the beach in a tiny red bikini. The headline read, “How J.Lo Got Her Body Back.” J.Lo, you see, is also the mother of boy and girl twins born roughly a ...
Views: 942(3 votes) - Which Whey to Go - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Byron RichardsIn the world of dietary supplements and functional foods there are many choices in terms of product quality, and whey protein is no exception. This is especially true when a used-car sales pitch is used in an effort to make products look and sound far better than what is actually under the ...
Views: 2259(3 votes) - “GOOD” AND “BAD” FATS, AND HOW TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Fra GunnMost people are mislead into demonizing fat, but the truth is that there are "good fats" and "bad fats," and you need the good fats in your diet – your brain and your nervous system literally can't survive without them. However eating so-called "bad fats" can result in heart disease, gaining ...
Views: 938(3 votes) - How to Get All the Willpower You Need to Succeed - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Steve LevinsonWillpower is one of those concepts that everyone assumes they understand. Yet most people are wrong about what it really is, where it comes from, and how much of it they have. Being wrong about willpower does more than place you at risk of losing points on a psychology quiz. It prevents you from ...
Views: 4032(8 votes) - Gentle Weight Loss with Ayurveda - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Deepa ApteAyurveda has mentioned eight types of bodies which are prone to various diseases. One of them is an over weight or obese body. Obesity can be described as a state of body with excess fat. Ayurveda sees obesity as a Kapha disorder. Usually in such people the digestive fire or Agni is weak and ...
Views: 8418(5 votes) - Goal Setting - Ten Lessons I Learned While Climbing to the Top - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Jill KoenigI recently spent some time in Door County, Wisconsin on a relaxing little weekend getaway. On my last day there, I set out with a girlfriend to explore Peninsula State Park, a beautiful nature preserve located on a bluff high above the waters of Green Bay. As we went through the park, we ...
Views: 2547(10 votes) - How to Grill a Great and Healthy Burger - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from i-Supplements comGrilling Burgers are the ‘o’ so typical summer cookout past time. They are one of the most basic of American fare around. I honestly cannot think of anything else more American and basic than the hamburger. Take for instance that American’s on average eat 2-3 hamburgers a week. Come spring and ...
Views: 1021(5 votes) - Which Foods Are The Healthiest Foods To Eat? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Lance ThorneHere are Just a Few of the Many Healthy Foods to Eat. Make the Right Choice. Which healthy foods to eat should you include in your cooking and meal preparation? Well you can prepare fast healthy meals with any of these. Learning to cook is an important life skill to have. But there is so much ...
Views: 2129(5 votes) - *** Introduction to Cleanse To Thin - by Cleanse to Thin has combined these two powerful concepts to bring you unprecedented, safe and significant weight loss. When you are chronically overweight or obese there is a hormone in your body that gets degraded. It's called Leptin. Your brain can actually become resistant to it.
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Views: 3633(2 votes) - *** The Best Diet: A Great Lesson from a Caveman - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosWhat is one thing cavemen knew much better than we know now? How to survive in the wild? Yes. But more importantly, they knew how to survive in the healthiest way possible. There were no diet programs in those days nor were there shelves full of diet books. What cavemen knew instinctively ...
Views: 1155(2 votes) - 1-Minute Spinach - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2013 from George MateljanEnjoy this quick and easy addition to your Healthiest Way of Eating that provides you with an excellent source of healthy promoting nutrients such as vitamin A, K, C, as well as manganese and folate. Prep and Cook Time: 10 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients: • 1 pound fresh spinach • 1 tsp ...
Views: 1571(2 votes) - 10-Minute Apricot Bars - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2012 from George MateljanTry these sweet fruit bars for a nutritious treat! Prep and Cook Time: 10 min prep; 1 hr refrigeration Makes 8 bars Ingredients: • 1 cup chopped dried apricots • 1/2 cup cream honey • 1/2 cup almond butter • 1-1/2 tsp almond extract • 1/2 cup cinnamon granola • 1/2 cup chopped ...
Views: 2220(2 votes) - 15-Minute Braised Fennel Salmon - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from George MateljanThis is a great way to enjoy fennel. The flavor of the fennel wonderfully complements the rich taste of salmon for a complete meal that takes only 15 minutes to prepare! Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: • 1-1/2 lbs salmon fillet, cut into 8 pieces, skin and bones ...
Views: 1388(2 votes) - 15-Minute Sautéed Chicken Breasts with Mustard and Tarragon - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from George MateljanTry this quick-and-easy recipe that combines the great tastes of chicken, Dijon mustard and tarragon to your Healthiest Way of Eating. Fresh herbs are a great way to enhance the taste of your meals and enjoy extra health-promoting nutrients as well. Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes Serves 4 ...
Views: 1495(4 votes) - 3 Quick Tips To Fight Emotional Eating - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2003 from Vienna MillerDid you know that it's been estimated that 75% of overeating is because of our emotions? Just imagine how much weight we could lose if we would just address this problem! With that in mind here are three quick tips to preventing and overcoming emotional eating: #1 Practice Being Deleriously ...
Views: 2945(2 votes) - 3 Strategies To Handle Holiday Parties - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2002 from Carol Solomon3 Strategies to Handle Holiday Parties The holiday party season is upon us! Last week I went to my first holiday party, not counting Thanksgiving of course. It got me thinking about what strategies I use to manage my eating during these “potentially” treacherous times. There are 3 basic ...
Views: 1744(2 votes) - 3 Weight Loss Tips To Guarantee Your Success - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Dingane .What if you decide to lose weight today and know that you cannot fail? You are probably very reluctant to trust any new diet or miracle weight loss cure simply because of your past experiences. The reality is that we've all been through the cycle of dieting and not seeing results - or if you do ...
Views: 1068(2 votes) - 3-Minute Swiss Chard - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2012 from George MateljanSwiss chard is one of our most nutrient-rich foods and one that is so easy to prepare. It is a great complement to almost any meal. Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients: • 1 lb Swiss chard, chopped • 1 medium clove Chopped Garlic • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice • 3 TBS ...
Views: 1955(2 votes) - 5 Fitness Myths That Are Responsible For Thousands of Fitness Failures - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2003 from Jesse CannoneUnfortunately, many people are misinformed and are also misled by the many promises of the weight loss industry. Everywhere you look, you see or hear of people promising “Dramatic Weight Loss” with products such as “The Fat Trapper”, or “Exercise in a Bottle”. Then you also have the ...
Views: 1860(2 votes) - 5 Foods That Can Save Your Life and Other Hot Health Stories for the Week - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Sam EtkinHere are the top 5 health news stories for the week. * 5 Foods That Can Save Your Life * Over the years scientists and nutritionists have studied the foods that are good for the heart, and some of these might come as a surprise. Go here for the complete news story: ...
Views: 1929(2 votes) - 5 Ways To Lose Fat Fast - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Sean BarkerIf you are getting too comfortable with your workout routine, the key is to try to get better every day with your workouts and your healthy eating. So here are 5 Ways For Faster Fat Loss. 1. Break Records Push for progress and not perfection and challenge yourself by pushing for one ...
Views: 1556(4 votes) - 7 Ways to Beat Post Holiday Food Blues with a Detox Diet - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2010 from Christine EstersThe holidays are a time where you can overindulge & throw all diet rules out the window. Bring on the turkey, cakes, cookies and pies! Those delicious holiday foods also come with a heavy price tag like, indigestion, constipation, gas and acid reflux. So, how can you restore your body back to ...
Views: 2432(2 votes) - 7-Minute Butternut Squash - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from George MateljanCooking winter squash doesn't have to take a long time. Cut into 1" cubes and healthy steam. With this recipe it only takes 7 minutes to add winter squash to your Healthiest Way of Eating. You will also enjoy a rich source of health-promoting vitamins A and C. Prep and Cook Time: 7 ...
Views: 1441(2 votes) - A Little Extra Weight - May Actually Be Good For You - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Dianne MorrisTired of obsessing about losing a few pounds? Tormented by guilt? New findings say we can lighten up a bit. Yes, obesity is terrible for your health, and exercise is definitely good. However, a nice little 10 –15 pounds extra is not so bad. It may even have advantages. If you’re 10-15 pounds ...
Views: 809(2 votes) - Affirmations and Weight Loss - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Melonie DodaroHow quickly you can resolve a resistant issue depends on the issue, how deeply held the belief is, and how determined you are to bring about change in that area of your life. The latter is perhaps the most important of all. The more determined and prepared you are, the quicker those changes will ...
Views: 2104(6 votes) - An ideal fruit diet menu to help lose weight - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Ken YeIf you really want to actualize your dream of losing weight steadily and in a safe way, you need to be friendly with fruits and vegetables, the simple reason for this is that fact that fruits and vegetables offer very ideally low calories and you can consume as much as possible. They contain ...
Views: 664(2 votes) - Baked Halibut with Herbs - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2012 from George MateljanAdd this wonderful halibut dish to your Healthiest Way of Eating in just 15 minutes! This recipe is a great way to add more of those health-promoting omega-3 fatty acids to your meals. 4 ounces of halibut provides 26% of your daily value for those hard-to-find nutrients as well as 76% of your ...
Views: 1752(2 votes) - Baked Potato with Rosemary and Mushroom Sauce - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from George MateljanAdd mushrooms to your traditional baked potato for extra flavor and nutrition and enjoy its rich source of vitamin C, potassium, and manganese. Prep and Cook Time: 1hr 15 min Serves 4 Ingredients: • 4 medium baking potatoes, such as russet • 1/4 cup dried porcini mushrooms • 1/2 ...
Views: 1964(2 votes) - Beets with Fennel Yogurt Sauce - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from George MateljanBeets don't have to take a long time to cook. The fennel and yogurt in this recipe are a great complement to the flavor of beets making it a great addition to your Healthiest Way of Eating. Prep and Cook Time: 20 minutes Serves 2-4 Ingredients: • 4 small whole beets, cut into quarters ...
Views: 1388(2 votes) - Best Meal Replacement Shake - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from i-Supplements comEating healthy is a common concern with most Americans. With childhood obesity and heart disease on a steady incline, weight management and building a strong metabolism along with a sensible fitness program should be the goal for most people. It seems like every week a new diet is released with ...
Views: 2339(2 votes) - Can Dieting Make You Dumb? - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsYou've heard it again and again: diets don't work. But here's a new one for you: diets make you dumb. Some diets, that is. No, not metaphorically - literally! The Monitor on Psychology, a publication of the American Psychological Association, reports in its February issue: "The Adkins diet ...
Views: 715(2 votes) - Can The GI (Glycemic Index) Diet Help You Lose Weight? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Mark PatrickThe GI diet, based on the Glycemic Index, has recently become very popular, but the GI ranking system has been around since 1981. There have been several books published on the success of the GI diet, but is it really a diet or a lifestyle change? The glycemic index Dr. David Jenkins, from ...
Views: 2833(2 votes) - Choose healthy foods for fast and effective weight loss - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2010 from Michelle LutzHealthy eating should be a normal activity for each person every day, but this may be difficult to do on a regular basis. In order to eat healthy you need to make the right food choices, what you eat directly affects your body.Making good food choices are essential for quick results in effective ...
Views: 1938(8 votes) - Cooking: A Guide for the Modern Man - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Ed WalkerIn the beginning man hunted for his food. With nothing but a primitive spear and a razor sharp set of instincts he set off into the wild and brought home the bacon. Or mammoth. Or whatever he could find. As time passed and technology progressed, man’s role as the hunter gatherer became ...
Views: 1408(2 votes) - Creamy Romaine Salad - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2012 from George MateljanGreen salads are always welcome as a part of your Healthiest Way of Eating. This healthy green salad can be enjoyed with just about any type of dressing. However, it is worth the time to make this creamy dressing for its delicious flavor and extra nutritional value. Prep and Cook Time: 15 ...
Views: 1793(2 votes) - Diet Pill That Works - Tips In Finding The Right Diet Pills That Work For You - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2008 from stewart cAlthough the best way to lose weight and stay fit is eating right and regular exercise, people still needs something that will keep them motivated. Diet pills give you that motivation. It is one of the products that give visible results in a shorter span of time. It can also boost the results of ...
Views: 546(2 votes) - Dieting: Nightmare vs Solution - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Geoffrey GluckmanEveryday thousands of people go on or off a diet. There are hundreds of these regulated courses of eating and drinking plans circulating the planet at any one time. Atkins, Miami Beach, Raw Food (with many variations), High Carb, High Protein, Low Carb, Blood Type. Take your pick. Typically, ...
Views: 1295(2 votes) - Digestive Cleansing Weight Loss System - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Carlos LadeiraWhat is the truth behind the digestive cleansing weight loss system? Are parasites living in your intestines clogging up your bowels? Since recent studies reveal obesity has now reached epidemic proportions, now more than 40% of Americans alone who are labeled "obese!" Children are now ...
Views: 1391(2 votes) - Does Vitamin D Help with Weight Loss? - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA new study by Shalamar Sibley MD and colleagues from the University of Minnesota is linking an increased intake of vitamin D with the possibility of improving weight loss. This new research was just announced at the annual meeting of the Endocrine Society. In this study, the researchers ...
Views: 1995(2 votes) - Eat Fat to Burn Fat - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2003 from Jesse CannoneFor about 50 years now, Americans have been eating low fat (some no fat) diets and the funny thing is we have gotten progressively fatter and less healthy. Who ever said low fat diets were healthy, and more importantly, why does eating less fat mean you’ll be less fat? In attempt to keep this ...
Views: 2099(2 votes) - Eat Right and Feel Great - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2005 from Bennett MarksEat Right and Feel Great! by Bennett Marks 8.3.05 For most of us, the biggest challenges to optimum health are exercise and nutrition, right? We all talk about the combination of these two and frequently make firm resolutions to eat right and workout, but are diet and physical activity really ...
Views: 1271(2 votes) - Eating Lean Can Lead To An Increase in Speed - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Gary CooperAs a general rule one way to run faster is to get lighter. Usually runners don't have to try this very hard, it just happens. Concurrently, that's one thing great about running; your body will seek its best weight for your height and build. Increasing distance will get you lighter anyway. As ...
Views: 852(2 votes) - Eating Smart for Your Heart - by February is American Heart Month--and with coronary heart disease still ranking as the #1 killer among Americans, it's time that we stop and take a look at how we can prevent this deadly disease. Although having a family history of heart disease does increase our risk, it's important to banish ...
Views: 1598(2 votes) - Emotional Eating - Get Beyond the Food - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Liz CopelandWhat is eating about? Beautiful tastes and textures, wonderful aromas, a pleasing plate of food? Something to fill you up when you are hungry? A great gift that you can share with others, while you also enjoy their company? A list of calories, fat grams or carbohydrate grams? A ...
Views: 1327(2 votes) - Exercise Assists Weight Loss Goals - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from John PhillipThe health of Americans has been slowly declining for the past half century, due in part to the dramatic rise in processed junk foods which comprise the bulk of our diet, and a general lack of physical activity. Many children and young adults will find they are part of the first generation to ...
Views: 1885(2 votes) - Fat Burning Foods - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Angela McCrayFat burning foods are the get to gaining self control over your body. Yo-yo dieting, skipping meals, eating fat-free foods, no exercise and low thyroid all have one thing in common they promote a low metabolism. In this article, you will learn about fat burning foods. Your basal metabolism ...
Views: 2125(2 votes) - Fat Loss 4 Idiots - The Best Weight Loss Plan to Lose weight The Easy Way - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Ryan OwenFirst of all, what is "Fat Loss 4 Idiots"? - This is a new fat loss product that has been making a big success with everyone using it. The Fat Loss 4 Idiots claims to make you lose 9 lbs in 11 days only, and this is due to its amazing technique that it uses which I will be talking about ...
Views: 937(2 votes) - Fighting Fatigue and the American Diner Breakfast - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2005 from Kevin Gianni(Part 1 of a Special 5 Part Series on Body Awareness) I went out for lunch yesterday and ordered a portobello mushroom wrap with some fresh vegetables, no dressing at the local sandwich and coffee shop. As always, it was a struggle to find something at a deli, restaurant or take out place that ...
Views: 1437(2 votes) - Fit Kids in Weeks - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Carl LogreccoHelping your kids reach a level of fitness that makes them feel good and look good is NOT complicated. If you or your children/teens are overweight, let’s be clear, the choices you have made and are making for yourself and your family have cost you. The great thing is your choices caused it, ...
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