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- Surprising New Heart Healthy Diet Recommendations - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2014 from Michael RosenbaumThe beautiful – and vexing - thing about science and medicine, is that we’re always making new discoveries. And with each new discovery, our understanding of health changes. For years we’ve been told to ditch saturated fats and replace them with healthy vegetable oils. It spawned a big shift ...
Views: 1208 - You Are Not Getting Any Younger But You Can Get Leaner, Juicier, And Feistier! - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2014 from Anne GulickSharing the research around the relationship between the French way of eating and a slim and healthy body is a big part of my work…and my passion. The most painful and stressful habit most American women suffer from is an obsession with food. They think about food daily, agonize over “bad” ...
Views: 1113 - Nourish Yourself Sexy: Lessons From The French - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2014 from Anne GulickI love and embrace the raw food diet (I teach it!), but I am also French and for me, eating is sensual, nurturing, and deeply satisfying. If your relationship with food is less than pleasurable (make that drab, tasteless, fearful, or stressful), you are missing out on one key (and rarely ...
Views: 1132 - The LEAP Diet: The Ultimate Food Sensitivity Diet Plan - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2014 from Danielle VenHuizenFood sensitivities seem to be on the rise. Whether the symptoms are finally being recognized or the incidence in truly on the rise, more and more people are determining they have one or more food sensitivities. I deal with food sensitivities every week in my practice. It's impossible to ignore ...
Views: 1107 - Try A New Whole Grain This Week! - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2014 from Gretchen ScalpiMost of us eat the same grains over and over again: pasta, rice, and wheat. How about trying a new whole grain in place of one of your old standbys? One whole grain that we think is really worth a try is buckwheat. Japan, China and Korea have been cultivating buckwheat for over 1,000 years ...
Views: 1128 - Is Your Food Making You Sick? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2014 from Lorraine Matthews-AntosiewiczTwenty-nine year New Jersey school teacher, Jennifer Vigne, struggled with what she called an "uncooperative digestive system" since she was a child. Over the years, her doctors ordered many tests and performed exploratory surgery looking for the cause of her symptoms but nothing turned up. ...
Views: 914 - Important Lifestyle and Nutrition Factors That Will Boost Your Energy and Your Mood - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2014 from Bonnie GillerWith all the snow we’ve been hit with this winter season, it’s no surprise that you may be experiencing the winter blues. Long, frigid, white winters seem to drain all the energy from you. Whether your body is using its energy to keep you warm or support you through yet another shoveling bout, ...
Views: 1190(1 vote) - Your Health is a Matter of Your Decision - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2014 from Andy JamesBeing healthy is not something that is simply given for free and many people often take their health for granted. Our health is what we eat, breathe, drink, moreover, the way we think and behave. Improving your health should start now and the decisions you make will have beneficial effects on ...
Views: 989 - How to Plan a Healthy Diet and Nutrition Plan - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2014 from Andy JamesPlanning a healthy diet is not an easy task, but what about actually sticking to it? It can be a way harder job for the most of us. A professional can easily assist you with the planning phase, but when it comes to following your diet, it is just you. You should be the greatest supporter of your ...
Views: 977 - Why Some Nutritional Supplements Don't Work - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2014 from Michael RosenbaumSome big, unfounded rumors are circulating about nutritional supplements. And they’re circulating under the guise of science and experience. But instead of helping you make wiser choices for your health, they do the opposite. They make it harder. Because these false tales ignore volumes of ...
Views: 1390 - 10 reasons to do Green Juice Fasting - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2014 from Sonja AppelThere is no time like now to start incorporating green juice fasts into your normal diet. This deliciously packed drink is mainly made up of all green leafy vegetables, fruit, seaweed (nori strips), spirulina and tender coconut water. It helps us to feel and experience new energy levels and ...
Views: 1513 - Living With IBS: Dietary Tips and Treatment - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2014 from Lorraine Matthews-AntosiewiczIt's an embarrassing topic; one that's not easy to talk about. And yet, if you suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), you're not alone. According to the National Institutes of Health, some 60 to 70 million Americans suffer from digestive disorders. And one of the most common of these ...
Views: 810 - Good Mood Food: Don't Worry Be Happy! - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2014 from Sandy ScherschligtThe old adage, “You are what you eat” is becoming increasingly true. What we choose to eat and when we eat it has a huge impact on how we feel. Here’s a fun list of foods you should eat to improve your mood fast! Peanut Butter with Apple may be just the ticket. If you are feeling crabby your ...
Views: 1545 - Paying Homage to My Crock Pot - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2014 from Gretchen ScalpiDuring the holidays my e-mail box fills up even faster than usual, with the latest deals on everything, including all of those "must have" small kitchen appliances. I'm intrigued by the soft pretzel or electric sandwich maker, but honestly I have neither the kitchen space nor the inclination to ...
Views: 1146 - Is Whey Protein an ideal choice? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2014 from Lorraine MaitaThe Right Whey Many people want to add protein to their diets without a lot of fat and calories. High protein diets have been shown in medical nutrition studies to enhance weight loss and lower inflammation and cholesterol. This makes protein shakes a quick, easy meal or snack without the ...
Views: 1319 - Nutrition Can Make Menopause Severe or Serene - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2014 from Lorraine MaitaAny functional medicine menopause doctor knows that just giving hormones to women experiencing symptoms may not be enough. What you eat, drink, think, how much you sleep and exercise and your environmental exposures can all affect your hormones. When under stress, cortisol is produced at the ...
Views: 1097 - The “Indigestible” Food Your Gut Needs To Thrive – Prebiotics - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2014 from Michael RosenbaumYou eat to feed your cells and nourish your body . . . but did you know that when it comes to your health, you need to feed your non-human cells as well? What?! Here’s a startling fact . . . you’re not entirely human. In fact your body has more bacterial cells than human cells – trillions ...
Views: 2159 - Want To Live To 100? - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2013 from Michael Rosenbaum“I’m 103,” she says with a twinkle in her eyes and an impish smile. Born in 1910 in the Southern Canadian prairie town of Bow Island, centenarian Mary Ell is one of those rare people who has cruised past the century mark and is still living life to its fullest. Want to live to 100? Take ...
Views: 1263(1 vote) - ***Why Your New Year’s Resolution Weight Loss Diet Plan Will Fail - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2013 from Mike CaldwellDo you have your 2014 New Year’s Resolution figured out yet? Are you going start ANOTHER diet with the hope to lose weight, lose fat, and get in shape? How many years now have you had this as your New Year’s Resolution? How have those resolutions ended? Did you lose any weight, burn any fat, ...
Views: 1991 - Exposed: The True Danger GMOs Pose To Our Food Supply - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2013 from Michael RosenbaumGenetically-modified organisms (GMOs) – crops and livestock that have been genetically engineered - have become a larger and larger part of the food web. But unfortunately, we’re not getting a choice in whether we eat them or not. We’re not given the option to opt out of bacteria genes in our ...
Views: 1182(2 votes) - Can Water Therapy Control Feelings Of Panic And Anxiety? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2013 from Dennis SimsekOur ancestors kept telling us that we become what we eat; and highlighted the importance of the connection food has over the way we think which ultimately leads to the actions we take. Our diet is extremely important to our happiness as well as to the way we think, to the way we love one ...
Views: 1736(1 vote) - The Untold Story Of Why Organic Herbs And Foods Are So Much Better For You - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2013 from Michael RosenbaumSo what’s the big deal about organically grown herbs and food? Is it really good for you? Sure, organic crops have less pesticide, herbicide and fungicide residues than conventional crops. And because of this, when you eat organically, you expose yourself to less toxins. But the health benefits ...
Views: 1214 - To Drink or Not to Drink this Holiday Season…That Is the Question! - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2013 from Bonnie GillerAre you aware how many calories you may be consuming from alcohol? Your “spirits” may be triggering weight gain. Drinking alcohol on a daily basis can rack up your calorie intake. For example, a 12-ounce beer each day can add up to 1,000 additional calories per week—that’s a possible weight gain ...
Views: 1075 - ***How Meat and Animal Products Can Affect Your Diet and Weight Loss Plan - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2013 from Mike CaldwellSummary: When it comes to fruit and vegetables the problem is what is now missing from them. When it comes to meat and animal based food (eggs, milk, cheese, etc.) the problem now is what is being added. Food production is now big business. Instead of our beef coming from a farm it comes from a ...
Views: 1891(1 vote) - ***Calories Today Just Aren’t What They Used To Be - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2013 from Mike CaldwellCalories today just aren’t what they used to be… Humans generally eat “food” from 3 categories: plants (fruits and vegetables), animal (beef, chicken, eggs, etc.) and synthetic man made (aspartame, saccharin, olestra, butylated hydroxyanisole, and all those other ingredients on the list that ...
Views: 1688(2 votes) - ***Is It Possible to Lose Weight Without Dieting? - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2013 from Mike Caldwell“Is it possible to lose weight without dieting?” I think at some point we have all asked this question and searched and hoped for the magical answer. First, let me say that the answer isn’t magical. And second, allow me to share my definitions of ...
Views: 1668 - 5 Easy Ways to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2013 from Bonnie GillerThe holiday season is here and if you are concerned that you will gain weight like in past years, let me assure you that it doesn’t have to be that way. Holiday weight gain often comes from mindless eating such as eating fast without even tasting the food, munching mindlessly on hor d’oeuvres ...
Views: 1417(1 vote) - Taking A Look at Trans Fats - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2013 from Michelle StewartDoughnut-do-not; popcorn-push away and cake mix minus. All of these are foods that can include trans fats. Now some of you may agree "Oh yes I enjoy all of them and the fat transfers to me! "Not-trans fat is made by adding hydrogen to vegetable oil through a process called hydrogenation which ...
Views: 689 - Combat Holiday Weight Gain with Some Simple Recipe Modifications - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2013 from Bonnie GillerIt’s holiday time and throughout the holidays we often serve family favorite recipes that are laden with fat, sugar, fat and calories. Indulging too frequently can result in weight gain, irritability, decreased energy level, and inability to handle holiday season stress efficiently. You do not ...
Views: 1437 - Why Are So Many People Obsessed With Fast Foods? - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2013 from Sonny JuliusIn this day and age it is reported that more people are obsessed about eating fast food. At least one quarter of Americans eat fast food every day. Why do you think fast food is so popular? Here’s some of the reasons why this is so true: It’s filling: it’s convenient and it’s inexpensive. ...
Views: 3689(1 vote) - How Chlorella Algae Changed One Man’s Life Over 60 Years Ago - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2013 from Michael RosenbaumYou may have heard about the superfood known as chlorella. But do you know how powerful its unique nutrition is? Let me tell you how chlorella changed one man’s life over 60 years ago . . . At age 54, Hideo Nakayama had just about given up hope. His doctors had given him no more than 5 ...
Views: 2094(1 vote) - Energy Boosting Help to Fight Fatigue - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2013 from Michelle StewartWith the holiday season right around the corner I am starting to get lots of questions about how to squeeze a few more activities into the day. My number one answer is to remind those inquiring minds that I am not the dietitian with a magic wand. I do however share advice on keeping one's energy ...
Views: 806 - The Wonderful Health Benefits Of Green Tea - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2013 from Paul PhillipsThere’s no doubt that green tea is a highly nutritious beverage. The Chinese have used it as a medicine for thousands of years to treat ailments such headaches and depression. In more recent years, the health benefits have been well documented from scientific studies all over the world. ...
Views: 705 - Doctor's Secret: Boost Your Immune System Health With These 5 Holiday Foods - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2013 from Michael RosenbaumWith the holidays comes flu season. Because of this, the foods you choose this month can make or break your merrymaking. See, what you eat can impact your immune system health dramatically. As you’ll soon discover, how you feast this holiday may determine whether you spend a week on the ...
Views: 1218(2 votes) - 18 Foods You DON’T Need To Buy Organic - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2013 from Richard ClarkeOrganic eating can be more expensive than eating normal, so this list of foods in this article will be a lot easier on the pocket. Plus you will be safe in the knowledge that eating these foods won’t harm your health. The list of foods below will contain the least amount of pesticide ...
Views: 1735(1 vote) - Surrounded By Food, Supermarket Dietitians to the Rescue - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2013 from Michelle StewartAs a registered dietitian I'm juggling a few things each day. But for every one of the tasks and projects I'm working on, I focus on sharing as much info as I can, advocating wise nutrition choices and living well. The dictionary defines dietitian as a person whose job is to give people advice ...
Views: 767 - Maintaining Healthy Habits as You Move Through the Seasons - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2013 from Bonnie GillerDon’t let the weather fool you. The northeast is still experiencing some days of warmer weather even though it is the end of October. Despite the weather, I am sure you have already been experiencing a change in routine since the autumn season began. Summer is usually when healthy routines peak. ...
Views: 1016 - Vegetarian Diet Does Not Make You More Spiritual - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2013 from Scott & Stephen PetulloIt's common for people in the New Age arena to believe the myth about a vegetarian diet and spirituality, that it's necessary to become enlightened. The pro-vegetarianism contention goes something like this: "I am 100% for life and I love animals, so I avoid eating meat. Animals are my ...
Views: 2272 - Healthy Halloween Trick or Treat Tips - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2013 from Bonnie GillerWhich do you prefer, a trick or a treat? Most people prefer the treat. The excitement of Halloween is looming and with it comes the excitement of collecting buckets of candy. Candy will be everywhere in the weeks leading up to and after Halloween. It will be in your home, in your office, in your ...
Views: 1116(1 vote) - Five Ways To Make Calorie Counting Easier - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2013 from Shannon ClarkIf you’re on a fat loss diet at the moment, one of the top things that you must be doing if you want to see optimal success is making sure that you are keeping tabs on how many calories you’re eating throughout the day. Whether you like it or not, your calorie intake is going to be one of ...
Views: 1128 - 27 Foods You Should Eat Organic - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2013 from Richard ClarkeIn this article I will give you 27 different foods which you should aim to eat organically as these foods are worst affected by pesticides. Today I will look at the foods with the highest pesticide residue and other toxic chemicals. These 27 foods have been picked due to the large amounts ...
Views: 1550 - How Nutrition Played A Big Part In My Recovery From An Anxiety Disorder - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2013 from Dennis SimsekDuring my 6 year struggle with generalized anxiety disorder I must have visited over 30 different doctors for my health anxiety and panic attack symptoms. I remember the day that things started turning around for me though, together with a number of factors such as getting to the point of 'no ...
Views: 1334 - How Vitamin A Foods Can Make Such A Difference In How You Look And Feel - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2013 from Michael RosenbaumYou probably already knew carrots, squash and leafy greens are nutritious. But did you know why they’re so good for you? The yellow and orange hues signal the presence of vitamin A. Leafy greens and green superfoods like chlorella also have lots of vitamin A. But the green pigment, ...
Views: 1390 - Going Organic, Is It Worth The Bother - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2013 from Richard ClarkeMy parents told me, once upon a time all food was naturally organic, then “they” (the 'evil' food companies) started using pesticides and preservatives and they said “you can eat fruit all year round” and “this stuff is better because it lasts longer”, and charged us more for it. Now they ...
Views: 1801(2 votes) - Score a Touchdown with Your Health this Football Season - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2013 from Bonnie GillerAdmit it, as soon as football season hits you begin to crave Buffalo wings, French fries, and beer. However, what you are consuming while engaging in football activities may create many penalties for your health. One can even stand to gain a significant amount of weight during football season. ...
Views: 1229 - Store Peak Tomatoes and Herbs for Year 'Round Good Eating - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2013 from Michelle StewartDuring these waning days of summer, I'm being a bit greedy, trying to get my fill of the fresh flavors of locally grown fruit and vegetables. Fresh is good-but forward thinking folks go a step further and "put up" some of these goodies. Tomatoes are one of the best choices to preserve-you can't ...
Views: 734 - ***Calories In/Calories Out is Only Part of the Story - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2013 from Mike CaldwellOne Harvard study has shown that 9 out of 10 Americans are fat and over a third of them are considered obese. Why is that? Do these people like being overweight and unhealthy? One of the main problems is that for decades we’ve all been lied to. We’ve been told that we are fat because we eat too ...
Views: 1270 - The Best Skin Nutrition For Beautiful Skin - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2013 from Michael RosenbaumNo matter how vigilant you are, your skin takes a beating. It's a tough world out there - and your skin is on the front lines. However, all is not lost. You don't have to resign yourself to your skin showing every battle it has waged with the elements. Nor do you have to suffer further ...
Views: 1701(1 vote) - The secret of Beautiful Skin - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2013 from donna parkerWhat is the best way to have younger, healthier, more vibrant skin? There are so many options out there, confusion and overwhelm can take over your brain in the beauty isle. It's just too hard to know what to do. What type of skin calls for which kind of product? What are truly safe ingredients? ...
Views: 1284 - Lab Made Burger A Long Term Solution? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2013 from Richard ClarkePeople tend to want and demand cheap food, and now scientists may have come up with a solution. I’m not sure how many of you heard this in the news a few weeks ago but a beef burger has been grown in a laboratory in the Netherlands by a team of scientists. The burger was then cooked by a ...
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