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- 15-Minute Rosemary Lamb Chops - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2013 from Sam EtkinNothing complements the flavor of lamb better than rosemary. And our Quick Broil method makes this dish very fast and easy to prepare. With this dish you not only enjoy great taste but add an excellent source of protein, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B3 to your Healthiest Way of ...
Views: 2010(2 votes) - B1 - The Vitamin For Friendship - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2008 from Sue ParkerB1 - The Vitamin for Friendship. I just couldn't resist that old pun for my nutrition article headline! Have you wondered why nutrition articles make such an effort to engage you about enzymes, vocalize vitamin deficiencies, and tell tales of fish oils? I’ll explain why in this ...
Views: 2009 - Monsanto’s Toxic and Mutated World – Is Sugar Safe to Eat? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2009 from Byron RichardsIt should come as no surprise when a Monsanto product poisons the earth and our food. Our planet has never recovered from the forty-year Monsanto-led PCB contamination that was banned in the U.S. in 1977. To this day environmental PCBs continue to degrade into highly toxic furans and dioxins, ...
Views: 2002(3 votes) - Muscadine Juice: Nutrition Facts, Health Benefits & Recipes - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2017 from Victor MarchioneMuscadine juice benefits are often not known to many.It is a healthy beverage when consumed in moderation and is full of nutrients. These grapes are more nutritious than the other varieties of grapes, and aren’t as widely available as other varieties. They contain twice as much vitamin C ...
Views: 2001(1 vote) - Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Linseed (Flax) - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Eric SmithLinseed (or Flax as it is often known) is of the family Linaceae with the Botanical name of Linum usitatissimum. Archaeological digs have discovered flax fibres believed to be from around the year around 34,000BC. Historically Flax was cultivated around Ethiopia and Ancient Egypt. Flax grows ...
Views: 2000 - Sugar: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampIn 2009, it was estimated that more than 50% of North Americans consumed nearly half a pound of sugar PER DAY! Sugar is in almost everything we consume – from pretzels to soda, yet consuming it has proven to be very detrimental to our health. Several years ago we all went on low fat diet: low ...
Views: 1998(1 vote) - Paleo Diet Low Bad Fats High Good Fats - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Gail ColePaleo is a good unsaturated fat diet. Diets concentration, lean meat, fish, fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds. There are some saturated fats allowed but concentration on unsaturated fats. Of course meats have saturated fats lean meats are allowed in Paleo Diet. Fish is allow with unsaturated ...
Views: 1997 - The Best Diet for Fighting Depression and Anxiety - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Michael LocklearMaking simple changes to your diet can have profound effects on your brain and body. Scientific organizations all over the world have found that eating the right foods can reverse depression, reduce anxiety, boost energy levels, improve mental alertness and concentration, and fight a variety of ...
Views: 1997 - The Truth about Acai Berries and How to Avoid Scams. - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Cindy ClearyAcai berries have received a lot of media attention lately. Sensational ads and stories of weight loss, anti-aging and pain relief are all over the internet. The berries and their exotic promise of easy weight loss and instant vitality have been featured on mainstream television shows including ...
Views: 1995(1 vote) - Why We Need The Best Rated Vitamins For Women - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2012 from Xylene BelitaThere is an argument that the best rated vitamins for women are not usually as needed as what their manufacturers portray them to be. They are only supplements - things that only get to assert their beneficial attributes if the primary thing does not work out well. Getting all the nutrients that ...
Views: 1994(1 vote) - Is your acidic diet killing you? - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaIs Your Acidic Diet Killing You? By Suzanne W. Dixon, MPH, MS, RD The idea that acid-alkaline balance in the body can affect health has been around for many decades. According to this theory, our modern American diet makes our bodies more acidic. A more acidic body, in turn, will lead to ...
Views: 1993(3 votes) - Healthy Secrets For Losing Weight Naturally - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Ion AndreiMost of the weight loss diets advise people what to eat, but only some of them are making refference on what to drink during a diet. Unfortunately, very few people are aware that about 20% of their daily calories are token from beverages. Knowing how many calories are containing the different ...
Views: 1992(3 votes) - Miracle Macro Greens - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from i-Supplements comIn an over populated world filled with an endless number of illnesses, now more then ever its important to have a superior immune system. Each year Americans are bombarded with Influenza. This is commonly called the flu. This virus infects the respiratory tract (nose, throat, lungs). Unlike the ...
Views: 1992(2 votes) - ***So Many Reasons to Eat Healthy - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2013 from Mike CaldwellYou know the old saying “you are what you eat”. That’s amazing because it’s true. We have a small hobby farm here with dogs, cats, alpacas and horses and I have to admit I am in awe of how nutrition in living things works. I could give you a 50 pound bag of the finest dog kibble and an ...
Views: 1991 - ***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: 1990 - Bifidobacteria and the control of diabetes mellitus - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2011 from Modi MannDiabetes mellitus (also referred to and known as diabetes type 2) is an increasingly common health complaint within the Western world; This high blood sugar produces the classical symptoms of frequent urination, increased thirst) and increased hunger. Worldwide, at least 171 million people ...
Views: 1990 - Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Pomegranate - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Eric SmithA member of the Lythraceae family and Botanically named Punica granatum, the pomegranate is a deciduous tree growing to around 7 to 8 metres. The pomegranate is a native to areas around Southwest Asia. It has been grown for its fruit for centuries. Today it can be found growing today in many ...
Views: 1990(2 votes) - Should You Starve Yourself to Lose Weight? - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeThis is a question I have been asked so many times being a personal trainer. In order to be a good personal trainer I need to make sure that the advice I give my client’s is as accurate, effective and up to date as possible. In my experience I get nearly as many questions from my client’s ...
Views: 1987 - Eating More Fruits and Vegetables Can Help You With Weight Loss - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2011 from April KocherFruits and vegetables can be very beneficial to you if you are trying to lose weight. Why? Because they are high in volume and low in calories and they fill you up. They also contain lots of nutrients your body needs, and when your body is getting the nutrients it needs you won't crave the ...
Views: 1986 - Smoothie Ingredients To Build Muscle & Boost Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from sarah labdarSmoothies are a great way to start your day or even as a snack through at your day. Additionally, smoothies can be used as a meal replacement for busy people who are on the go. The great thing about smoothies is that they are loaded with nutritious ingredients that boost brainpower, increase ...
Views: 1983 - 9 Astonishing Benefits Of Vitamin B12 - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2018 from Jessica RoggersVitamin B12 offers unbelievable health benefits to the human body right from the head till the toe. It is primarily a water-soluble vitamin that is essential for most mechanisms of the body.Read below to know about the top 9 advantages of Vitamin B12 : 1. Energy Levels– It is responsible for ...
Views: 1982(1 vote) - Cheating on Your Diet - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2010 from Cory HollyMany nutrition experts actually promote a lifestyle of dietary cheating as a means of release, provided it is controlled, planned and monitored. Others say not to get hung up on the right and wrong of nutrition, that food is just fuel for the fire, and that ultimately, it’s just not that ...
Views: 1981(1 vote) - Surviving Halloween on a Special Needs Diet - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Stephani McGirrIt’s an exciting time of year. Change of seasons, finally settling into school routines and the promise of fun-filled holidays ahead. With Halloween right around the corner, it is the first of many food-oriented holidays and party-filled evenings to come. Are you prepared to handle the masses ...
Views: 1981 - Cut Sugar, Lose Weight and Prevent Heart Disease - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from John PhillipHeart disease ranks as the leading cause of death among Americans, yet this killer disease remains a mystery to most people who may someday suffer from its devastating grasp. The etiology of heart disease is no longer a shrouded mystery, as researchers now have a solid understanding of the ...
Views: 1978 - Diet and physical activity in preventing cancer - Lung, Breast and Prostate cancer - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2013 from Manzur KaderThe term cancer is used generically for more than 100 different diseases including malignant tumours of different sites (such as breast, cervix, prostate, stomach, colon/rectum, lung, mouth, leukaemia, sarcoma of bone, Hodgkin disease, and non-Hodgkin lymphoma). Common to all forms of the ...
Views: 1978 - Benefits of Graviola-Max - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Stephen MathewGraviola Max is herbal supplement formulated from the leaf and stem of the Graviola Plant. The plant belongs to the Annonaceae family and this family of plants produces a novel set of phytochemicals called Annonaceous Acetogenins which are known for there powerful anticancer and antitumor ...
Views: 1977(1 vote) - Green Lipped Mussel Dog Food for Your Pet - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2011 from Mel CrosbyMan has always had a soft spot for dogs. Dogs are often treated with love and kindness, and some people even care for them like a family member. They are a significant part of man’s life. And like men dogs can get sick. Like humans, dogs can develop arthritis. People and pets suffering from ...
Views: 1977 - Feeling Tired, Weak, and in Pain? Losing Your Memory? It May Be Your Cholesterol Lowering Medication - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Corey SondrupA common presentation I see in my office are patients that have lost their strength, energy and they are in lots of pain, specifically in their muscles and joints. Along with that, their memory and focus are also impaired. When this occurs, I always check to see if they are on any cholesterol ...
Views: 1976 - Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Lettuce - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Eric SmithLettuce is botanically recognised as Lactuca satvia from the family Asteraceae. It is perhaps, the world’s most popular green leaf salad vegetable. The milky solution that oozes from the crispy base end of lettuce was the rise of both the botanical (Latin) name for lettuce as well as the common ...
Views: 1974 - Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Strawberry - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Eric SmithStrawberries are amongst the most popular fruits in the world. They have been eaten for centuries and have been known for their health benefits. Strawberries are very nutritious containing many valuable nutrients. They are a rich source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C. Strawberries are high in ...
Views: 1974 - Link Between Diet Pop and Obesity! - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2007 from Jared WashI’m sure everyone has heard this argument before but I believe it has ever been completely resolved. Diet pop is known for being a healthy weight loss drink when really there isn’t any proof that it is healthier and better for weight loss than regular pop. So is diet pop bad for ...
Views: 1974 - Type-2 Diabetes, genes and gene expression - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from Frank WilhelmiTwo recent news articles announced discovery of 13 gene variants that make us susceptible to developing type-2 diabetes later in life. The point of this article is that you don’t have to be a victim of genetic variants; you may be more susceptible to some disease of aging, but you don’t have to ...
Views: 1974(2 votes) - Kids And Snacking~Useful Tips - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2008 from Beth AldrichGive your kids a say. Offer comparable choices, such as regular or frozen yogurt, celery or carrots, whole-grain toast or whole grain crackers, apples or oranges. Better yet, recruit your children's help at the grocery store when you're selecting snacks or in the kitchen when you're assembling ...
Views: 1971 - Sonoran Bloom Nopalea Fights Inflammation - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2009 from Curtis ReznicekIn recent years, Inflammation has become one of the hottest research areas in modern medicine. New studies are being published at a rapid rate, with the focus on chronic inflammation and its links to disease. These links have now been established between inflammation and coronary artery and ...
Views: 1971 - Health Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Peas - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Eric SmithPeas are a common vegetable grown in many home gardens around the world. Botanically recognised as Pisum sativum. Varieties include “macrocarpon” (Snow peas or Snap peas) and “hortense” (Podded peas) from the family Fabaceae. Peas originated in areas around Turkey and Western Asia. Peas grow ...
Views: 1970 - Paleo Style Diet Recipes - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Gail ColeThere is endless diet on the market. Touting: nutrition, fad weight loss and illness prevention. Online customers are highly intelligent and educated. Well founded questions, what are the health benefits of Paleo Diet and why should a person choose this Diet? Read More.. The Paleo Diet is ...
Views: 1970 - *** Nicotinamde and Alzheimer's – Vitamin B3 Wins Again! - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from steffan abelResearchers are the University of California at Irvine have just published a study in which mice bred to develop the mouse equivalent of Alzheimer's disease were given doses of nicotinamide, a form of vitamin B3 and the results were amazing on two accounts... Not only did the mice with ...
Views: 1966(7 votes) - Get Smarter! - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from David OromanerI have tried pretty much all the nutrients available for improvement of mental cognition. The standard fare of well know brain function enhancers like ginkgo, choline, lecithin and DMAE. I have found them somewhat effective, but have never really been all that impressed with any of these ...
Views: 1966 - What People Who Do Not Die of an Accident Cerebrovascular Eat - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Emilia KlappAs you grow older, your risk of suffering an accident cerebrovascular increases. However, there is a lot of evidence that the foods you eat can make a difference on whether or not you suffer a stroke. Those foods can also make a difference on whether or not the accident is fatal. What causes ...
Views: 1966(1 vote) - Food Misinformation Advertisers Want You to Believe - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Lynn SmithPractically everyone these days is watching what they eat. Are you one of them? If you are, you probably try to make informed decisions about your food. Do you find it’s sometimes hard to know what a good choice is and what’s not? It’s easy to be confused. Look at all the ads on TV. Every ...
Views: 1965 - Re-Energize Your Libido With The Right Foods! - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Stacy WishnerOne of the most common complaints I hear from many of my over-45 age patients is that their love-battery seems to be permanently low and they just can’t seem to re-charge it. They’ve tried Viagra, sexy videos, devices, bought new wardrobes, but still their love life seems to be more fizzle than ...
Views: 1963(1 vote) - Green Lipped Mussel Cream: Are You Getting What You Need? - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2011 from Mel CrosbyGreen lipped mussel cream is a green lipped mussel (GLM) alternative that is relatively new in the market. It is a topically applied form of green shelled mussel aimed to treat joint pains and stiffness and inflammation of the skin. It is particularly intended as an alternative topical treatment ...
Views: 1962 - Soy Stops Sex - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Angela MinelliI figured that would get your attention. Here’s the deal. Unfermented soy products, such as soy milk, soy ice cream, or soy nuts, are endocrine disrupters and mimic hormones in your body. They block the receptor sites in your cells for naturally produced hormones to lock into and interrupt ...
Views: 1962 - Acid Blockers and Malnutrition: Your Prescription for Osteoporosis, Visual Disturbances, Heart Disease, Dementia, and So Much Mo - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesAcid blockers or proton inhibitors range from the mild antacids, which neutralize stomach acid, to the powerful proton pump inhibitors that prevent stomach cells from producing stomach acid. We know them as the little purple pill, Nexium®, Pepcid®, Aciphex®, Protonix®, or as calcium supplements, ...
Views: 1961 - 5-Minute Raspberry Almond Parfait - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2013 from George MateljanThe combination of raspberries and almonds makes a delicious dessert. Prep and Cook Time: 5 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients: • 8 oz (1 cup) low-fat vanilla or soy yogurt • 1/2 tsp almond extract • 2 TBS honey • 1 pint raspberries • 1 TBS sliced almonds • Optional: grated dark ...
Views: 1959(2 votes) - Best nutrition for muscle building -6 tips for a muscle building diet. - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Johanna BenIf you are aiming for muscle gain, it is crucial to consume the kind of foods that are contributing to your muscle building. This is just as important as hitting the gym regularly. If you don´t get the right nutrition for muscle growth, your efforts working out will have less value. If you are ...
Views: 1958 - 5 Unusual Leafy Green Vegetables You Should Know (and Eat!) - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAre you eating your vegetables? Well, summer is a great time to cultivate your taste for nature’s superfood. One of Body Ecology’s 7 healthy eating principles is the 80/20 rule. Simply put, this means that for any meal, 80% of your plate consists of vegetables and 20% consists of either a ...
Views: 1957(5 votes) - Ground Lamb Salad - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2011 from George MateljanThis refreshing way to enjoy lamb is a perfect salad dish for warm weather months. Serve hot while the flavors of the herbs are at their best. Prep and Cook Time: 20 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: • 1 medium onion, minced • 1 TBS low sodium chicken or vegetable broth • 4 medium ...
Views: 1957(4 votes) - Should a Diet for Diabetes Type 2 Include Bread? - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Emilia KlappPerhaps the most difficult change you will have to make in a diet for diabetes type 2 is avoiding white and wheat flour products such as bread and cereals. Brown bread may look like a healthy choice, but not all brown breads are whole grain. Most “whole wheat” (brown) bread produced in the ...
Views: 1957(1 vote) - Renowned Organic Argan oil from Fushi - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Fushi Wellbeing LtdThe outstanding cosmetic and nutritional qualities of Argan oil can hardly be more diverse: it has an intensive moisturising effect and strengthens the skin’s natural defence. The Argan nut comes from the Argan tree and grows only in the South Western part of Morocco. From these Argan nuts, a ...
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