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- Why should you include Turmeric in your Daily Food Regimen? - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2021 from Victor ReddyResponsible for rendering curry its characteristic yellow color, turmeric influences the taste and color of the food. It is a member of the ginger family and has been used extensively in the traditional forms of medicine. Famed for its health benefits, it's a spice that is quite popular. ...
Views: 787 - Why Some Diets Just Don't Work and Others Do - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Adrian Anderson IIThere are three reasons why diets don't work. Prepared food is expensive and it's hard to keep buying it, many diet meal plans include meals that have strange ingredients in them and most people just get tired of the same old food. Because of these three reasons, many people get tired of dieting ...
Views: 546 - 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 - Why Some People are Lactose Intolerant - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Sandy MalekWe all start out drinking milk in one form or another. So why do so many of us seem to "grow into" lactose intolerance? Lactose intolerance, as you may know, results in the digestive discomfort that comes from consuming lactose, the sugar found in milk and dairy products. Most people in the ...
Views: 658 - Why stone fruits make refreshingly healthy summertime snacks - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Victor MarchioneThe summer season has finally arrived and you’re likely looking for deliciously healthy fruits to enjoy in smoothies, juices or on their own. But with the large variety of fruits in season, how do you know which ones to choose from? Let us introduce you to the stone fruit—this type of fruit ...
Views: 702 - Why Sugar is Toxic - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2008 from Nancy DesjardinsRefined sugar, or sucrose, has absolutely zero going for it because it’s been stripped of all vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that our bodies need to thrive and survive. That’s why we call junk foods “empty calories”—there’s nothing in them to help your body keep its organs, tissues, and ...
Views: 1551 - Why supermarket juices may not be a healthy option - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from Andy WilliamsJuice is healthy, right? Well, it depends on the juice. Many supermarket juices have hidden "dangers" that would probably put you off if you knew about them. If you've ever read the ingredient list on the juice you buy from your local supermarket, chances are you will have noticed a number of ...
Views: 1436 - Why Tandoori Chicken Works as the Perfect Starter for Your Party - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2020 from Ron SpencerWell, who doesn’t love to be part of a party that is lit and vibrant? However, when throwing a party, you have so many responsibilities as a host. You need to choose the theme of the party, make a guest list and have proper planning and arrangements made from beforehand to make sure ...
Views: 904 - Why the next meal you eat should be planned - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2015 from Victor MarchioneSome of us merely eat when we’re hungry while others like to stick to a schedule (8 a.m. breakfast, 12 noon lunch, 6 p.m. dinner). Well, new research has come out showing that those who plan their meal ahead – and pack it themselves – eat healthier overall. Schedule and pack meals to eat ...
Views: 674 - Why To Follow A Paleo Diet - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2014 from Richard ClarkeLast Monday during a session with my personal training clients I was talking to the girls who have just joined one of my new group programmes. The group is there to teach exercise primarily but I would never train anyone without at least informing them of the basics of diet in relation to ...
Views: 1252 - Why Vitamin D is Important for Your System - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2012 from Edith MillanThe body can't do without this steroidal vitamin, no matter what type. The body produces this steroidal vitamin, but the rate of production can be increased with proper diet and exposure to sunlight. Both traditional and unorthodox medical professionals make use of the compound when dealing with ...
Views: 782 - Why Vitamin D May Reduce Adventure for Breast Cancer? - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2019 from Smith WrightWHAT IS VITAMIN D? Disregard a name, Vitamin-D is considered not a vitamin and a Prohormone. Vitamins are nutrients that cannot be made by the body to be able to must be ingested in throughout our diet. It will be expected that reasonable sun rays coverage on show skin for 510 a few ...
Views: 870 - Why Vitamins Are Our Body’s Strongest Armor - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Erin PerryAn apple a day keeps the doctor away. Yes, we’ve all heard of that age-old adage. But to keep up with the changing times and fast-paced lifestyles today, we need more than just that apple to skip a trip to the clinic. It’s true that most of the nutrients and minerals that we need are found in ...
Views: 565 - Why We Should Eat More Foods High In Iodine - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2017 from Huyen MyThyroid disease has been relatively common these days. There are now an estimated 200 million people with forms of thyroid disease around the world. Researchers realized that women frequently suffer from hypothyroidism in comparison with men. Many symptoms of thyroid disease include weight ...
Views: 1106 - Why Wheatgrass Juice Is Healthy - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Atanas StoyanovWheatgrass is one of nature's best kept secrets. Wheatgrass juice is one of the healthiest natural products the environment has given us. Many people make their own wheatgrass juice at home, but it isn't easy so many more just purchase their wheatgrass juice from reputable producers. Widely ...
Views: 777 - Why Whole Food Supplements Give You More Health Benefits - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2015 from Michael RosenbaumYou've heard that an apple a day can keep the doctor away . . . But is that true anymore? These days, the beautiful, whole fruit has been tossed to the side. And the complex nutrition in the apple has been reduced, extracted and isolated, put into pills and capsules. Instead of turning ...
Views: 1326 - Why Whole Grains = Wholesome Nutrition - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Zen-Jay ChuangWhen I was growing up in Taiwan, white rice was much more prized than brown rice because it was refined and therefore was supposed to be better. We now know that refining can strip a food of vital nutrients. The process of refining grains and rice separates the branny coat (bran) and the ...
Views: 1005 - Why Would You Buy Wine Online? - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Eric SimonWhat are some of the greatest benefits that come along with buying wine online? When buying wine from an online source, you can surely expect to receive an abundant selection of virtually any kind of wine that comes to mind. One of the trials most are faced with when attempting to find their ...
Views: 537 - Why You Need A Gestational Diabetes Diet - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2012 from Angel E. MurrayThere are drugs that can be taken to control the effects of gestational diabetes or to keep it in check, but pregnant mothers are often advised to have a gestational diabetes diet because of its effectiveness and safety. However, most women for one reason or the other usually avoid gestational ...
Views: 971 - Why You Need Exercise to Manage Holiday Season - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2016 from Michelle StewartI started the month with a list of tips to guide you through the seasonal adventures of holiday eating. One of the biggest challenges often faced by my clients is about do and don't, along with when and how. When can I exercise, or get in the workout? How can I manage the time and how can I find ...
Views: 739 - Why you need food – it may not be why you think - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2016 from Lynda EnrightWhat do you think of when you think of the NEED your body has for food? Carbohydrates are for energy for your body and brain, protein is for the structure of tissues and cells, fat is needed for energy and to keep you warm. These are just a few of the very important functions of these ...
Views: 814 - Why you need to have nutritional food supplements? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2012 from Jenny JonsonStaying fit and healthy is something that everyone wants. However, work pressures and a hectic lifestyle do not permit each of us to spare ample time for exercise and fitness. However, this does not imply that we ignore our health completely. Food habits play a pivotal role in ensuring our body ...
Views: 476 - Why You Need to Restore Acid Alkaline Balance in Your Body to Reclaim Your Health - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2010 from Maria DolgovaIn order to function at optimum capacity, the internal body environment must remain as close to neutral as possible. It likes to measure in on the pH scale at 7.39. When the body takes in an excessive amount of acids, as it does so often as a result of making the wrong food choices, this excess ...
Views: 1018 - Why You Should AVOID 100% Juice - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2015 from Dina GarciaThe majority of my fluid intake comes from either water, green tea, or my morning cup of Joe. Oh, and I can’t resist an occasional glass of organic whole milk with a cookie or cornbread muffin…So delicious. I also have 2 little ones in the house so I do occasionally buy juice, particularly ...
Views: 772 - Why You Should Be Drinking Lemon Water All The Time - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2016 from Vinnie StevensIf you aren’t already reaping the benefits of lemon water, you need to start because it can change your health. We aren’t talking about the sugar-heavy lemonade that kids sell for 50 cents a glass in moves. No, this is all about fresh lemon juice in water and how you can benefit from drinking ...
Views: 807 - Why You Should Eat Dark Chocolate Regularly - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Alexander JamesIt cannot be denied that chocolate is one of the most loved food in the world today. Young ones adore it, and the oldies find pleasure indulging in it. This is not surprising considering the fact that chocolate is simply sweet and delicious. There is something about this mouthwatering food ...
Views: 503 - Why You Should Eliminate This Popular Food From Your Breakfast Repertoire - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2014 from Danielle VenHuizenWhy is it that for breakfast in America, we always need to start off with something sweet? Now, by no means am I bashing this trend in its entirety but take a trip down the breakfast aisle these days and it seems you might as well be in the dessert section. Frosted Mini Wheats, Pop Tarts, ...
Views: 844 - Why You Should Invest in a Health Coach - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2019 from Ann MusicoHave you ever gone to your doctor, knowing you need to lose weight, only to have him or her say, just eat less and exercise more? Or perhaps they told you to start tracking your calories and keep them under a certain number. Those are very generic recommendations and depending on why you are ...
Views: 692 - Why You Should Marinate Your Meat Before You Grill - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2014 from Bonnie GillerThe summer is in full swing which means you are likely putting your outdoor grills to work as you cook up some of your favorite grilled meats. We all know that when grilling meat, fish or poultry, it’s all about the marinade. You may think that the sole purpose of marinating your meat prior to ...
Views: 1004 - Why You Should Stop Consuming Aspartame - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2016 from Vinnie StevensIn a world of processed foods and artificial ingredients, toxins and chemicals can easily accumulate in the body. These built-up chemicals can lead to obesity, heart disease, migraines, high blood pressure, and diabetes, among many other ailments. Because people are now understanding the ...
Views: 707 - Why You Should Try Going Vegan Today - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2019 from John AnantoIn this article I will give a brief explanation on how Vegan diet is created and why you could benefit from trying it. More and more people are going vegan. By eliminating all animal foods (including dairy products, eggs, honey) vegans claimed to be getting more than enough nutrients that ...
Views: 683 - Why Your Last Diet Failed: It's NOT Your Fault! - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2012 from Lianda LudwigFor many people, losing weight isn’t a big problem. They simply cut out all the “fattening” foods that they are eating and drinking. Unfortunately, those are probably the foods that you love the most. But a frustrating thing happens to 95% of all people who diet. They gain the weight back, ...
Views: 1268 - Why You’ll Never Get rid of Abdominal Flab by Counting Calorie Intake - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from Brenda StewartIn case you are counting calorie consumption to get rid of tummy fat, end the craziness! Counting calorie intake can be time consuming, causes anxiety and fully unnecessary. Don’t end up getting very excited though. Only because you don’t have to count calories from fat, doesn’t offer you with a ...
Views: 1081 - Why Zumba Ryka shoes are the perfect choice for your training? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Lisa BeverleyIf you have decided to enroll in a Zumba dance class, you should choose the best shoes for this workout program. This will continue with the rest of the class and your feet do not get too tired. In seeking the best Zumba shoes you should definitely consider Zumba Ryka shoes that offer comfort, ...
Views: 1005 - Wife Consumes Her Body Weight in Jerky - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2007 from Ken ArmstrongWife Consumes Her Body Weight in Jerky Exposing and Evading Grocery Store Fat Traps My wife recently consumed her body weight in beef jerky. What was supposed to be a light, healthy snack turned into an all out beef eating binge. Her ravenous consumption made me ponder that it must be an ...
Views: 789 - Wild Blackberries Extracts May Boost Brain Health - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from Kevin AgrawalWhat do wild blackberries have that commercial blackberries don’t? According to a new study reported in the European Journal of Nutrition, wild blackberries demonstrate neuron-protective benefits that may decrease the process of brain degeneration.1 Commercial blackberries, on the other hand, ...
Views: 792 - Wild Green Wild - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2008 from Mary LaneOnce, I and a dear friend were the only humans living on the peak of a certain mountain in the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina, near Asheville. Our neighbors were the plants and animals that lived on 250 acres sprawling in every direction. I spent most of my time wandering through, up and ...
Views: 740 - Will a Type of Fertilizer Do Positive Things to Improve Your Health? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Edith MillanThese days, you can practically eat just about anything. At one time, several of the most exotic foods we have these days just like snakes, frogs, and worms, were far from being viable meal choices. As people uncover more food selections, their effects in your body also have its portion of the ...
Views: 690 - Will Organic Food Be Outlawed? What You Need to Know About the Latest Bills in Government - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsRumors have been circulating on the Internet in the past few weeks, sounding an alarm over a new federal bill that will presumably outlaw organic farming. The so-called-Monsanto bill, HR 875, got its nickname because the Congresswoman who introduced it, Rosa DeLauro, is married to Stanley ...
Views: 1059 - Will the Proposed Changes to Food Labels Make People Healthier? - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2014 from Lynda EnrightThe answer is simple: no. While the First Lady and the FDA may have good intentions, revisions need to be systemic before food labels will stop confusing the public. Changes on the nutrition facts label (outlined below) are a start but the proposed changes have some major flaws. And what about ...
Views: 915 - Win the Battle! Conquer Late Night Food Cravings - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Wendy StollIt can happen to the best of us. It’s that time of night when you’ve settled down for the evening. The overwhelming urge to eat again is nibbling away at you. Temptation is overpowering your willpower even though you know eating at night can cause you to pack on the pounds. Take charge of this ...
Views: 2988 - Winter In The Raw Part 2 - Stocking Up For Winter - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2010 from Karen KnowlerIt's only natural that at this time of year what you put in your shopping basket is going to be very different to what you put in it during the summer. But what exactly IS good to buy and eat during the colder months when you want to eat raw but the fruit in the shops has never been less ripe ...
Views: 606 - Wise Moves for Heart Health - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2017 from Michelle StewartWe may be heartsick, and heartbroken, over heartfelt issues that can cast a cloud over our outlook. People can react to this mood in a number of ways---some may find solace in the menu of the day, craving carbs and chocolate while other folks may dismiss food entirely. Issues that can create ...
Views: 763 - With Kaltame, sweet has never been this healthier! - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2012 from deepa mukharjeeIt’s important to keep your daily calories intake proportional to your body weight. Anything more or less than that can create a number of problems. One of the foods that have an extremely high amount of calories is sugar. Sugar is nothing but carbohydrates. And excess intake of carbohydrates ...
Views: 767 - Women’s Health Alert: Are You Eating Right On the Job? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Karen Keller, Ph.D.Performing on the job depends on many variables: our skill set, mindset, personality type, and attitude. At any moment, we may carry out any number of tasks that call on us to be able to think, move, and execute practically simultaneously. It's like we're in constant air traffic controller-mode ...
Views: 851 - Women’s Health Supplements: Why these are Essential for Women? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2013 from junaid razaWomen of every age have at least one thing in common; we need certain nutrients that our body is not able to make, but needs to function properly. It’s not enough to squander on moisturizer, sunscreen, anti wrinkle creams and other beauty products in the quest for a youthful look. You need a ...
Views: 674 - Women’s Health: Healthy Hormones, Eating Right & More - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Monika KleinClearly, we know women are different from men; however, when it comes to your health, just how different? From menstruation to menopause and beyond, we women are presented with a unique health experience. Whether its pregnancy, PMS, fatigue, or osteoporosis, often hormones are involved in a big ...
Views: 1314 - Wonders in Miniature - The Types of Bacteria that Impact Mankind - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2007 from Mark LangeThere are thousands of types of bacteria representing the simplest and oldest form of life on earth. These ubiquitous creatures dwell within us and around us in astronomical numbers and include both dangerous and helpful bacteria. The average person carries around a quarter pound (100 grams) ...
Views: 1342 - Workout Motivation: Boost your motivation with these supplements - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2012 from Mark TomlinsonYou're ready. You're excited to get your training session on track. You work out for several days and then you lose inspiration. What happened to those desires for the fit, six-pack abs and bulging muscles? It's easy to become disheartened or even lack motivation especially during the early days ...
Views: 3540 - Workplace Anxiety - Natural Stress Relief strategies for the workplace - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2011 from Lisa BeverleyThe workplace can cause stress on a regular basis. The ordinary of daily interactions with coworkers, the urgency to meet deadlines and the increasing workload of a single employee has to manage anxiety can cause real and immediate and tension on a regular basis. This repeated stress is not ...
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