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- Want a Healthy Heart? Then You will want to Eat your GREENS!!! - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2016 from Julie DohertyDid you know that eating your greens is one of the best things you can do for your body, so that you can have a life a Healthy, Happiness and Vitality Great news for the budget it is inexpensive and one of the fastest ways that will not only help you to recover quicker from ill health but ...
Views: 1059 - Endive: Nutrition and health benefits - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2015 from Victor MarchioneLeafy greens are a staple of healthy eating. Leafy greens are available in a large variety including spinach, kale, chard and even dandelion. Leafy greens are praised for their health benefits, and to optimize your health you should enjoy them daily. Endives are another leafy green which can ...
Views: 2464 - Iron-rich foods for your daily diet - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2015 from Victor MarchioneA healthy body requires a few essential things: Food, water and minerals. Essential minerals come in two forms, major and trace. Major minerals consist of calcium, potassium, sodium, sulfur, phosphate, chloride and magnesium. These minerals play a role in the workings on the human body. Equally ...
Views: 2232 - Liven Up Your Labor Day Weekend - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2015 from Bonnie GillerLabor Day weekend is the perfect opportunity to relax and enjoy some family time! With the kids at home and the sun shining, why not plan some fun activities that the whole family can enjoy together? Explore your surroundings by trying to find local activities that everyone will enjoy. ...
Views: 879 - Easy tips to eat more fruits and vegetables - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2015 from Victor MarchioneYou know the drill: Eat more fruits and vegetables! Time and time again you’re told to stock up on your fruits and vegetables, but sometimes it’s just so hard to get in the recommended amount. Health benefits of fruits and vegetables are extensive. Not only do they provide vitamins and ...
Views: 646 - Follow An Arthritis Diet Plan To Ease Your Pain - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2015 from Josef BichlerEliminating some foods and drugs that inflame arthritis and following a specific arthritis diet plan is an effective way to reduce and reverse arthritis pain attacks in your body. Practitioners advocate for use of arthritis diet which basically consists of specific foods able to elevate the pain ...
Views: 637 - Red grapes: nutrition and health benefits - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2015 from Victor MarchioneGrapes have been grown for more than 5,000 years and are a tasty snack or addition to salads and desserts. Many North Americans turn to red grapes as a way to cut calories or reduce fat, but there is much more to eating red grapes than potential weight loss. Recent studies suggest red grapes may ...
Views: 2363 - Radish: Nutrition and health benefits - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2015 from Victor MarchioneRadishes are root vegetables that come in a variety of colors including red, white, purple and black. Radishes today are often overlooked, but remain a staple in salads. But radishes should play a larger part in your diet as they offer many health benefits due to their nutrition. There are many ...
Views: 2297 - This oil is worse for you than sugar - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2015 from Victor MarchioneSugar has a bad reputation, and for good reason. Not only can sugar contribute to type 2 diabetes, but it has been linked to many other health complications. The verdict is in and sugar is definitely out. But new research suggests this oil is worse for you than sugar. So what’s the biggest food ...
Views: 515 - Olives: Nutrition and health benefits - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2015 from Victor MarchioneFrom the trees of the Mediterranean come a delicious and healthy fruit. While most people use olives to complement savory dishes, this food item is classified as fruit – even if we tend to use it like a vegetable. Not only good with a martini, olives come in a wide variety and offer health ...
Views: 2373 - How to achieve a well-balanced diet - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2015 from Victor MarchioneNot only will understanding how to eat a balanced diet improve your health, but you may see benefits such as weight loss, too. So here is our guide on how to enjoy a balanced diet. How to enjoy a healthy balanced diet The basis of a balanced diet it to ensure you are receiving adequate ...
Views: 662 - How to get the most out of this healthy oil - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2015 from Victor MarchioneIn many heart-healthy and even brain-healthy diets they rave about the use of olive oil. Olive oil, especially the extra virgin type, has been shown to be beneficial to overall health, but is typically advised not to cook with. Although drizzling the golden oil on top of food seems to be ...
Views: 508 - Super Foods for the Super You - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2015 from James BurbankHealthy eating is important, but it can be challenging having to think about all those vitamins, minerals, nutrients, antioxidants, and calories you should take in every day. Eating food rich with all these will make you healthier, reduce the risk of heart and liver disease, lower your blood ...
Views: 1453 - Doctors won’t eat these foods, you shouldn’t either - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2015 from Victor MarchioneBy now you probably have a good idea of what it means to eat healthy. Fruits and vegetables get the top score, followed by whole grains, protein and even dairy. A good resource is the American Food Guide, which helps clarify serving sizes. But sometimes it gets tricky to eat well and we often ...
Views: 519 - 14 foods that improve mood naturally - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2015 from Victor MarchioneHappy, angry, excited, frustrated and anxious are just some of the different moods and emotions we can have throughout the day. Some things in life bring us joy, others bring us much sadness. But sometimes, for days on end, we feel quite down without even knowing why. Many things can affect ...
Views: 961 - Go Pegan: How Paleo meets vegan - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2015 from Victor MarchionePreviously we told you about the Paleo diet – a regimen that essentially mimics the eating habits of our cavemen ancestors. And we have already addressed the benefits of going vegan, which means eating no animal products. Well now, there is another diet that merges these two diets together. It’s ...
Views: 611 - Foods that can make you dumb - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2015 from Victor MarchioneThere are many reasons to eat besides the obvious fuel for our body. Food can help us in many ways. But what we eat really can have an impact on our bodies. Generally, we eat food to make us better, but did you know that some foods can make us feel worse? It’s true. In fact, there are some ...
Views: 600 - 15 Simple Tips To Take Care Of Your Microbiome - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2015 from Brett LeeThe supreme medical turn in the past 150 years is the microbiome research, the population of microbes alive inside our gastrointestinal area that plays a vital role in our vitality, digestion, mood, immune system, and overall brain health. Even though for the past century and a half we have ...
Views: 665 - You’re most likely not eating these essential health foods - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2015 from Victor MarchioneMost likely, when you were growing up, in school your teachers showed you a food pyramid. Each colored block indicated the recommended serving of each essential food group. Maybe in your earlier years you didn’t have many issues following these guidelines, but it’s probably been a while since ...
Views: 859 - Asparagus: Nutrition and health benefits - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2015 from Victor MarchioneDon’t let the side effect of smelly urine turn you off asparagus, it packs many essential vitamins and nutrients that your body needs. Let’s further explore the nutritional value of asparagus along with how it can improve our health. Nutritional value of asparagus First and foremost ...
Views: 2332 - Alkaline vs. acidic: Which is better? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2015 from Victor MarchioneAcid and alkaline assist with many bodily functions, one major one in particular is our digestive system. Our stomach, for example, contains a lot of acid to break down food. Sometimes, based on the foods we eat, if they are more acidic or alkaline it can react with the acid in our stomach ...
Views: 650 - 5 Ways to Add Protein to Your Breakfast - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2015 from Lynda EnrightWith all dietary choices there are individuals that go to extremes. Some believe they need supplemental protein even though they regularly consume meat, dairy and other excellent sources of protein. On the other hand, there are individuals who limit protein food sources in their diet and tend to ...
Views: 965 - Exposed: The Deadly Secrets Of The Sugar Industry - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2015 from Peter KirwanA Quick Preamble: If you're a regular reader of my 'rants', then you already know my opinions when it comes to "Frankenfoods" and specifically the worst "Frankenfood" of them all... SUGAR... with High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) being the most dangerous... and I'm certain that you also know by ...
Views: 846 - Some of the Best Nutritionists are in New York City - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2015 from Glenn DicksteinThe best nutritionists are located right here in New York City. Just like with any other profession, the best go where the heart of the industry is beating. New York is home to some of the leading institutions that have led to advances in the science of nutrition too. Between that and the ...
Views: 872 - The NOT So Missing Link: Sugar and Depression - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2015 from Peter KirwanA Quick Preamble: If you've been following me for a while then you'll know and have likely already seen a previous article i wrote about the dangers of modern day, heavily refined, chemically processed sugar - and of course you'll have also seen this from me on numerous occasions: "Fat ...
Views: 995 - Lower Your Cholesterol With Oats Breakfast - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2015 from Raju MehraSkipping breakfast is the most common practice amongst those who intend to lose weight. But it is important to note that breakfast is the most vital meal of the day and hence it is not wise to miss this essential meal. Every one intends to make breakfast that’s not too time consuming and easy to ...
Views: 748 - The Poo, The Whole Poo, And Nothing But The Poo - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2015 from Peter KirwanA Quick Preamble: Yep, a bit gross i s’pose…certainly a bit of a taboo subject for some and probably not a worthy subject for discussion at meal-times but hey, why not talk about it..?..we all do it you know, even the prettiest and most handsome among us, and the most famous or even the most ...
Views: 842 - Canola Oil Dangers - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2015 from Debra BartzFat is not the enemy. Fat does not make you fat! Over fifty years of bad science, mostly funded by the U.S. Canola Association, eating the right fats can sustain and improve your health. There are five reasons to avoid vegetable oils, especially Canola Oil. Avoid it at all costs. Canola oil ...
Views: 867 - Is vegetarian foods are enough to get essential protein and vitamins? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2015 from Somya SenThe term ‘vegetarian’ means person abstaining from consuming animal products, including land and sea animals both. Keeping animal welfare in mind, being vegetarian is good for human health. Slaughtering animals for our self- nutritional need is not good and it may lead to various heart disease, ...
Views: 805 - What’s the Big Nutritional Power of Micro Greens? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2015 from Emily MorrisAre you eating microgreens in your lunches or dinners? If not, now is the time to learn about the big nutritional benefits to these tiny greens! Micro greens are the baby version of foods you may already know and like. They are usually sprouts (or sprout-like small leaves) usually under 14 days ...
Views: 1460 - 5 foods you should always have in your refrigerator - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2015 from Victor MarchioneWhen your pantry and refrigerator are stocked with chips, ice cream and cookies healthy eating becomes much harder. So it’s important that if you want to eat healthy you should replace them areas with healthy options. When it comes to healthy foods the list is near endless and of course it ...
Views: 933 - Dr. Orman's Wellness Schoo. - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2015 from David OrmanWe are in an age of information. In fact, often it is TOO much information. Walk into a health store and there are 1000s of products. Go online and find the same number of articles, just on one topic. You want to live a healthy life, but just are not sure how to even begin. There is now ...
Views: 1228 - Farm to Table to Fitness - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2015 from Michelle StewartThere has been a boom in farmers' markets in recent years. The USDA produces a farmers' market directory that lists more than 8,000 markets, and an increase of 76 percent since 2008! If you're a market enthusiast, you know the local market delivers a bounty of good things to eat; the catch is to ...
Views: 867 - Weight Loss Meal Plans – Healthy Eating Makes Health Living! - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2015 from Anup KiranAre you a diet conscious person? Looking for good meal plans for weight loss? You will find plenty of diet plans to weight loss in the market. However, when it comes make a decision, you should select a diet plan wisely. As obesity has become one of the most common health issues in the world and ...
Views: 807 - Lets Talk Natural Supplements - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2015 from Peter KirwanA Quick Preamble: Hippocrates definitely got it right when he said: “Let Food Be Thy Medicine And Let Medicine Be Thy Food” BUT – i know for a fact that in our modern, mass-produced-food and consumables world, it isn’t always that easy to source top-notch, organic or free-range ...
Views: 835 - 3 Reasons The Media Are Misleading You - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2015 from Peter KirwanA Quick Preamble: It really is a no-brainer, right..? – “Natural” is better for your health, both body and mind…so why exactly is it that the mainstream media doesn’t appear to see it the same way..? Could it be the desire to keep the general public ill-informed..? Hmmm, partly but, I ...
Views: 945 - 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: 651 - Which type of vegetarian are you? - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Victor MarchioneThere are many reasons why someone would choose not to consume meat. If you’re currently a meat eater you may find it hard to believe someone may give up steak, sausage and other forms of meat. But indeed there are people who go by a vegetarian lifestyle which omits meat. But is being a ...
Views: 2215 - Diet and Weight Control with Good Nutrition - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Mark SnareA review of this often complicated subject, based on good nutrition and avoiding empty calories. Here's our thoughts on weight control, it's not such a complicated topic really, as all of us have seen and felt the benefits of raw living juices without really trying, trim waistlines and more ...
Views: 558 - Choosing Between a Centrifugal or Masticating Juicer - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2015 from Mark SnareHelp choosing between a centrifugal and masticating juicer and what they offer Right ya'll here is something that we hear a lot about, the eternal debate about centrifugal juicers over masticating juicers, let me tell you, they are both good and both have their place. True the masticator is ...
Views: 599 - Buying Fruit and Vegetables Wholesale for Juicing and Smoothie Making - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2015 from Mark SnareA guide to economical ways to feed your juicer and blender Once you start juicing and you feel the benefits of raw living juices you may well find yourself buying rather a lot of fruit and vegetables! This is a GOOD THING!! But it can add up so here is the easy guide to economy fruit and ...
Views: 989 - The Difference between Shop Bought and Freshly Made Juices - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2015 from Mark SnareWhat separates a manufactured juice from a fresh home made juice from your juicer. This is our thoughts on bottled juices and why fresh juice from your juicer at home is the best thing for you! And while we are on this subject what exactly is juice from concentrate?? Take the humble apple ...
Views: 601 - Giving Yourself the Alkaline Advantage - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2015 from Mark SnareEating by PH group to give your an alkaline constitution It's our mission here at juiceproducer to spread the need to know health knowledge out to the busy masses, yes in the name of the country's health we juice, blend, grind and boil our way through the things that work and some that don't. ...
Views: 545 - Juicing to Treat Squeaky Joints - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2015 from Mark SnareAs I age I find that my joints are much less supple then those of my younger self. Even with staying in relatively decent physical conditions the effects of ageing can be felt and even heard! Recently I decided to address this issue head on through a natural approach. I researched the causes of ...
Views: 543 - In Defence of Juice Diets - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2015 from Mark Snareit seems juice diets, or the lifestyle choice of swapping solid food for juice only for a day or two a week is really in the public eye and has its fair share of fans and detractors, this is of course only natural, but one thing I like about juicing is that for most people, most of the time, it ...
Views: 597 - The Different Types of Juicer Explained - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2015 from Mark SnareThe juicer market is now a complicated area in the last few years we’ve had the birth of a completely class of juicer, the vertical slow juicer and many innovations in the established classes of juicers. Let me review and explain each class to help you making your selection. The centrifugal ...
Views: 663 - Looking After or Maintaining Your Cold Press Juicer - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2015 from Mark SnareMaintaining your cold press or masticating juicer for long machine life and top performance. I cover cleaning tips and general maintenance for keeping your juicer in tip top condition. The modern cold press juicer really is a technical marvel of precise components working in harmony to give ...
Views: 498 - Vertical Single Auger Juicers, How To Get The Best From Them - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2015 from Mark SnareWhat they are and how to get the best from yours, a few years ago there was a leap forward in juicer design, the old favourite, the single auger juicer was literally turned on its head by Hurom, giving us the first vertical single auger juicer. The Vert or vertical slow juicer as it is now ...
Views: 666 - Cabbage Juice Cure for Acid Reflux and Stomach Ulcers - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2015 from Mark SnareFinding a quick cure I found complete relief from acid reflux and stomach ulcers in four days! Discounting the two years of trying conventional medicine, extreme diets, Ayurveda and Homeopathy. As well as having endoscopies, colonoscopies and CT scans. . Symptoms It started with pain ...
Views: 2400 - The Wonders of Pomegranate Juice - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2015 from Mark SnarePomegranate has attracted a lot of attention in the nutrition world in the past few years and it’s wonders have been exuded by medical and nutrition professionals with good reason. Let’s look at what is in this gorgeous fruit, according to ‘eHow’ one medium pomegranate contains 104 Kcals, ...
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