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- Why Cold Pressing Juice is a Good Idea - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2014 from Michelle ClaytonCold pressing juice is a trend that is becoming more and more popular around the world. But why? Does cold pressing juice actually make the juice more healthy for you than traditional juice? It turns out that yes, cold pressing juice is a good idea. Here is why cold pressing juice is a good ...
Views: 1308 - Why Cook? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2008 from Liz VequistI hear a lot of people say that they don't have time to go to the grocery store or cook food for themselves or their family. Many people's grocery carts seem to be filled with packaged food that is conveniently ready for the freezer until it is time to pop in the microwave for dinner. Time is ...
Views: 674 - Why Diet's Backfire - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Krista JohnsonIt is easy to see how diets wreck our metabolism. Any diet that tries to cut back drastically on anything from calories to carbs is doomed from the start because it doesn't work with how the human body works. It seems logical: eat less, burn more, lose weight, but the only true way to lose ...
Views: 834 - Why Do I Need A Gluten Free Diet? - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2012 from Erika KrullYou’ve just heard the news from your doctor. Or maybe you’ve come to the conclusion on your own, perhaps after conflicting medical tests and your unending list of symptoms. Still, this is the moment of truth – you’re starting a gluten free diet. The kicker is you have no idea what you’re ...
Views: 974 - Why Do I Need to Eat So Often? - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2012 from Crystal M ShoresLife is so busy today. It never slows down, and responsibilities keep piling up. Your day can go by and suddenly you look at the clock and you haven’t eaten since breakfast. You may be shaky, irritable, have blurred vision, or be fatigued. When people are in this state, they tend to grab ...
Views: 1270 - Why Do People Drink Decaffeinated Coffee? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2012 from Mike BuddRecent medical studies show that a moderate coffee consumption has more health benefits than drinking decaffeinated coffee: the positive effects of caffeine are added to those of other coffee components such as antioxidants. So when people drink a cup of decaffeinated coffee instead of this good ...
Views: 1333 - Why Do We Need Arthritis Supplements? - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2012 from Jenny JonsonArthritis sufferers are abundant around the world. They are habitually targeted by the 20 billion dollar supplement industry, which has over the years introduced more than 800 remedies for arthritis. How effective most of them are is still not certain, as many are know to have false claims and ...
Views: 562 - Why do we need Vitamin A - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from George PetersonVitamin A is a bright yellow compound with a crystal form that is also known as retinol. It’s called retinol because of its relationship with the function of the eye retina. Vitamin A is also called an anti-infectious vitamin because of its application in helping your immune system be stronger. ...
Views: 1124 - Why Do You Need Fresh Juice every day? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2013 from Christopher BrownVegetables and fruits are the revitalizer and cleansers of the body. By consuming these in the form of juice, you are assured to get 100 percent of the available nutrients, particularly minerals. But you can’t get these nutrients and minerals in bottled juice that has been pasteurized to stop ...
Views: 779 - Why Do You Need Nutritional Supplements - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2021 from Shehbaz MalikHaving proper sleep, diet, and doing healthy activities may need to be possible in the real world. Eating healthy is also sometimes neglected so, the body can be deprived of essential nutrients and minerals in the real world. There are many supplements that are there to provide proper ...
Views: 1087 - Why do you need to detox? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2013 from Christine EstersWhy do I Need to Detox? From the air we breathe to the water we drink, our world is full of toxins that affect the make up and functioning of our body. Each and everyday our bodies are exposed to harsh pollutants, hormones, chemicals, and pesticides, which can lead to a variety of unfortunate ...
Views: 1095 - Why Eat Healthily? - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2008 from Michael FisherWhy Eat Healthily? Because we eat three times a day! Food has a strong influence on the state of our health, and is a medicine that we will never discontinue. As plants acquire their nutrients from the ground and sun, we acquire our nutrients from the plants. Therefore our health is very closely ...
Views: 845 - Why Eating Breakfast Equals Weight Loss - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Lisa NelsonYou've heard it before and you'll hear it again - breakfast is the most important meal of the day. There's just no way around it. I frequently hear "I don't have time for breakfast" and "I'm not hungry in the morning", neither reason negates the importance of eating breakfast every morning. ...
Views: 1183 - Why Eating Fat Does Not Make You Fat! - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Crystal M ShoresI remember when I was in high school, and low fat was the way to eat. This notion was everywhere, and fat was made out to be the “bad guy”. I remember buying red licorice and pretzels because both labels stated in big capital letters “low fat”, and I thought this meant I could eat as much as I ...
Views: 893 - Why eating healthy is essential for everyone? - by Submitted on May 04, 2013 from Jack WilliamsThe fact of eating healthy is utmost essential for our body & this leads to the supply of the nourishing agents that are mandatory for the proper functioning of the body. People must include all those eateries that are rich source of a variety of nutrients which include carbohydrates, vitamins, ...
Views: 639 - Why Great Food Makes a Great You - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2013 from Zen-Jay ChuangDo you want to do any of the following? ... Lose weight and prevent weight gain ... Increase your energy ... Delay aging and look younger ... Increase your immunity so that you do not get sick ... Fight cancer ... Boost your mental power ... Detox your body ... Lessen/rid yourself of ...
Views: 1055 - Why Great Food Makes a Great You - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2013 from Zen-Jay ChuangDo you want to do any of the following? Lose weight and prevent weight gain Increase your energy Delay aging and look younger Increase your immunity so that you do not get sick Fight cancer Boost your mental power Detox your body Lessen/rid yourself of stress Decrease inflammation and ...
Views: 673 - Why Grow Wheatgrass - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2010 from Trav jonesThere are ways to refresh and rebuild your body's health and immunity without venturing toward pharmaceuticals. There is a way to become vibrant and energetic without ingesting copious amounts of caffeine and sugars. There is a way to fight diseases without enduring rigorous treatments. The ...
Views: 912 - Why Home remedies are considered beneficial - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2013 from Jenny JonsonHealth has culminated into being a secondary aspect of life. The primary need at the moment is a social standing for the masses. People want to climb the corporate ladder in a short span of time. Having a handsome paying job provides a superior social standing. Moreover having a top position in ...
Views: 659 - Why I Don’t Eat Boxed Cereal, Not Even the ‘Healthy’ Ones - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Andrea RamirezIf you came from a different planet with the mission of trying to understand human behavior and walked into a supermarket, do you think you’d notice how much space boxed cereals take compared to anything else? A whole aisle seriously packed from top to bottom? Wow, this must be very important ...
Views: 6657 - Why I write about Omega-3 and wellness - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from David MusgraveSo who am I you ask and why am I writing about Omega 3’s and wellness About 20 years ago I was working as an Agricultural Scientist and my youngest son of 4 Oliver was 2 years old. His older brother Christopher had a bad reaction to his 2 year old measles immunisation - he got bad eczema ...
Views: 851 - Why I-Lite Capsule Is The Right Choice For Improving Eyesight? - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2012 from Peter Naruka~Use of I-Lite in very short duration can improve clarity of vision, color perception, far and near vision and day and night vision safely and naturally, this is why I-Lite capsules is the right choice for improving eyesight. There are many causes which can weaken eyesight of a person some of ...
Views: 3386 - Why Is Dairy Inflammatory? - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2016 from Danielle VenHuizenIf you've read about dairy at all on the internet, no doubt you will read in countless blogs and articles about how dairy is one of the top 10 inflammatory foods. It's ALWAYS on the list. But why is that? What is it inherently about dairy that makes it so inflammatory. The particular proteins? ...
Views: 1203 - Why Is Fatty Fish Oil So Vital To Your Present Health and Future Well-Being? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Ric HawkinsWe've known for some time now that fatty fish oil is beneficial to our health, but getting the right type of fish and one which has lots of the right essential omega 3 fatty acids is crucial. Many fish are good like salmon, tuna and mackerel but one type in particular stands head and ...
Views: 783 - Why is Moringa a Superfood? Best Moringa Products in Pakistan - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2024 from Syed AkhtarA great deal of attention has been drawn to the Moringa tree, which is often known as the "Miracle Tree," due to the extensive health benefits it provides. This superfood, which is native to specific parts of Africa and Asia, is well-known for the highly healthy contents of its pods, seedlings, ...
Views: 221 - Why is Nutraelle FemCare the Best Probiotics for Women in the Market? - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from Carol HopkinsBefore we even begin to explain why Nutraelle FemCare is the best probiotics for women*, let us explain what causes yeast infections, bacterial vaginosis and urinary tract infections, and how does an imbalance in the vaginal flora affect your health. Causes of Yeast Infections, Bacterial ...
Views: 1261 - Why is Nutrition Important to Health, and What is a “Holistic Nutritionist?” - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2016 from Lisa BakerAs the saying goes, “Eat to Llve, don’t live to eat.” This is the proper way to eat. But, who doesn’t like to eat?? Food, beverages, and environmental factors contain the very building blocks of our body. They form our cells, our fluids, our tissues, fuel our ability to think, to ...
Views: 1109 - Why Is Omega Three Oil Good for Our Health and What Are Its Benefits? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from George Roy MontgomeryCan I use Omega three oil in order to improve my immune system? Is omega three oil good for my brain? Will it improve my skin? What effect will it have on my heart? You may have been wondering about the benefits of omega three oil lately, if so, you are in the right place. In this article ...
Views: 962 - Why is Wheat Controversial? Exploring Gluten and Digestion - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Isaac EliazYou may have noticed an increasing number of stories in health news recently about wheat, gluten, and digestive disorders. Many are claiming that wheat is bad for us. But how can this be? Gluten is a protein found in wheat that can cause an allergic response by the body’s immune system. This ...
Views: 992 - Why It's Important to Eat to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2012 from Jimmy Hays NelsonAs an experiment I asked the following question: “Your Mid-Morning Go-To Energy Boost Snack Is ________.” I honestly didn’t think much of the post. I thought it would be a fun way to see what types of snacks people munch on during their work day. But in asking the question I found a very ...
Views: 769 - Why Keto Hair Loss happens and How to Prevent It | the basics of the keto diet - by Hair loss is a normal part of life. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, most of us shed between 50 and 100 hairs daily. If you lose more hair than that, it could be the result of a dramatic change in your diet. Any dramatic change. And this is where anyone following a restrictive ...
Views: 671 - Why lemon juice is beneficial for you? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2013 from Balfour MorrisLemons are the recommended & highly popular fruits whose juice is composed of essential benefits of supplying the nutrients to the health. The lemon juice is an essential tonic to the skin that is required to eradicate the wastes accumulated in the pores of the skin & rejuvenate it completely. ...
Views: 730 - Why lowfat diets make you grumpy and negative - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from Jentana DabbsEver wonder why you or those around you get grumpy while dieting? Besides feeling hungry and deprived, getting too little healthy fat may contribute to low serotonin in your brain. The Study A study comparing a 41 percent fat diet with a 25 percent fat diet found that subjects moods ...
Views: 1822 - Why Meat from Mammals is Risky - by Submitted on May 31, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA study of more than 500,000 Americans over 40 shows that those who consume the equivalent of at least a hamburger a day have a 30 percent increased chance of dying during the next 10 years, mostly from heart disease and cancer. Cold cuts, sausage and other processed meats also increased the ...
Views: 596 - Why Minerals - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2007 from Anne WhiteMinerals are vital for all living matter. They are found in the crust of the earth and get into the sea, soil and water. From there they get into fruits, vegetables and grains which are then eaten by humans and animals. It is essential to keep a balanced intake of minerals if we are to ...
Views: 1456 - Why more Fruit and Vegetables? - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2008 from Lorraine FernandesWhy is it so important to eat more fruit and Vegetables? I recently attended a health talk from a Doctor/eye specialist on why fruit and veg was so important and I thought I would share my new knowledge. The body is prone to toxins, in our day to day life we take in toxins from our environment ...
Views: 521 - Why Multivitamins Don’t Work - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2008 from Dr. Pamela FrankDon’t get me wrong, I think taking a daily multivitamin is very important for certain people. Who are those people? They are in a generally good state of health and they want to stay that way. There are countless studies on how multivitamins help prevent cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular ...
Views: 3658 - Why must one consume a balanced diet for weight loss - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2012 from Jenny JonsonShe wakes up every morning to run to her office. She skips breakfast and lunch that she calls ‘dieting’. Once she gets out of office she eats a vada pav and then eats a heavy dinner to end her day. She expects to lose weight and thinks that she is leading a healthy lifestyle. But all that she ...
Views: 661 - Why natural remedies are safer and cheaper - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Lisa BeverleyYou should be aware of the high cost of health insurance these days. Even if your employer pays all or most of their health insurance, you have undoubtedly seen the deductions to rise, increasing co-payments higher, while the overall quality of health care has not improved significantly. Much of ...
Views: 420 - Why One Diet Does Not Fit All and What YOU Can Do About It - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2012 from Elizabeth KellerThere are many excellent and reputable weight loss programs in this country. Most are reliable for producing significant results….for many people … for awhile. Unfortunately, despite this fact, the United States remains the most obese country in the world and the health implications mount ...
Views: 890 - Why Online Supplement Stores Are Gaining Popularity - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from Aliya SenOur body requires energy to function. This energy comes from the food we consume. Energy is required for the proper working of every organ, right from the heart to the liver and lungs to the skin. The quality and make up of the food we consumes determines how much energy our body receives. Thus ...
Views: 1026 - Why Organic Food Could be Better for you - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Adrian MichaelsHumankind has been utilizing the resources available in Mother Nature ever since evolution. However, with the increase in the requirements and dwindling of resources, it is becoming quite challenging to strike a balance between the give and take that humans have with Mother Nature. One of the ...
Views: 521 - Why Pea Protein Is A Super Healthy Protein Source That’s Good For You and Good For The Planet - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2012 from Louise O'ConnorThe idea that protein only comes from meat is really a myth. And it’s also not true that protein from plants is a poorer quality than protein from animal sources. Most foods are a natural source of protein, and these days it's very easy to get your daily protein requirements from vegetarian ...
Views: 1278 - Why people ought to consume ingredients like Cod liver oil - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2013 from Jenny JonsonHealth is the most important aspect that supports survival. Being alive is a by-product of health. If you are healthy, you are able to achieve anything and everything in this world. However this situation is slightly different from an unhealthy person’s point of view. People have become health ...
Views: 645 - Why Post Workout Nutrition Is So Important To Your Health? - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Sandeep KumarOften people spend hours in the gym, whether it is for fitness or building muscles. Proper nutrition can definitely help you achieve better results from your workout. After each exercise you need an extra boost of energy in order to muscles growth and recovery. The post workout meal is the most ...
Views: 799 - Why Refined Sugar Is The Most Dangerous "Food" You Can Eat - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2008 from Mark AmentIf you only make one improvement to your diet this year, I hope it is to replace refined sugar with raw food sweeteners. If you do, I can guarantee you that smoother digestion, more relaxed muscles, more peaceful emotions and increased mental clarity are soon to follow. Before looking at the ...
Views: 1273 - Why Sea Buckthorn Is Becoming 'The' Natural Health Product - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Peter JudgeWhen it comes to medicine, some of us aren't at all happy with pumping our bodies full of chemicals that our GP's and doctors prescribe to us. The fact that some medicines only numb pain and don't actually resolve it, makes us wonder why we're taking it, new measures need to be taken, and other ...
Views: 788 - Why should diet plans be personalized? - by Submitted on May 12, 2023 from Arati ShahThe ethos of personalized nutrition lies in helping people achieve lasting dietary and lifestyle changes so that they can lead healthier and fuller lives. Given each person’s food likes and dislikes, varying levels of physical activity and personal health condition, there cannot exist a single ...
Views: 451 - Why should treat arterial leg ulcers immediately - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Lisa BeverleyArterial leg ulcers are one of the three types of foot ulcers and leg that plague people who have problems with your circulation. Unless you want to endure the pain associated with this type of leg ulcer, then you should immediately seek the necessary treatment. An estimated 10% of leg ...
Views: 521 - Why Should You Consider The Cranberry All Year Long? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2014 from Emily MorrisWhen you hear the word “Cranberry”, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? For most people, it’s festive holiday meals like Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years & Easter. Fall may be cranberry harvesting time, but the berries are easy to obtain all year long…especially if you like the frozen ...
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