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- Penis Health Essentials – Do’s and Don’ts for Healthy Penis Skin - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2013 from John DuganWhile it is commonly assumed that men spend little time thinking about skin care in general, and penis care in particular, a glance at the men’s health forums will quickly make it clear that this actually untrue. Men care a great deal about the condition of their penis, both in terms of function ...
Views: 1748 - Cantaloupe with Lime and Mint - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2013 from George MateljanThis is a great way to enhance the flavor of cantaloupe. Prep and Cook Time: 5 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients: • 1 cantaloupe (or mixed melons as shown in photo) • 2 TBS fresh lime juice • 4 mint leaves Directions: 1. Cut cantaloupe in half and scoop out the seeds. 2. Sprinkle ...
Views: 1747(2 votes) - A Startling Fact About Your Health - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2012 from Christine FarlowI have some exciting news to share with you. This may totally transform your health. But first, let me ask you a few questions. - Do you look and feel as well as you'd like? - Are you full of energy and feeling vibrantly alive every day? - How's your weight? Is it in the ideal range for ...
Views: 1744 - Boosting Your Child's Immune System: One Bite At A Time! - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2012 from Susan Lynn PerryWhen trying to figure out new ways to help your child stay strong and healthy during this busy time of year, think about breaking it down into baby steps. The great philosopher Hippocrates said it best when he said, “let food be thy medicine”. In other words, start with your child’s diet and ...
Views: 1744 - Health - The Benefits of Avocado in a Persons Diet - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2011 from Candice McInnesI am pretty sure that we all know what a avocado is, and have consumed some in a salad or on a slice of toast [my favorite way] at some time or other. Most people love this food and eat it as often as possible but it is a acquired taste [or so I am told] and some think it is just awful and these ...
Views: 1744(5 votes) - 10 Of The Best Summer Produce To Eat - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2012 from sarah labdarSummer is a time for sun in the fun, picnics, and days at the beach, barbecues and lots of fresh produce like strawberries, watermelon, corn on the cob, tomatoes, etc. Summer is the best time to head to the farmers market; roadside fruit stands, and produce markets. Locally grown produce is sold ...
Views: 1742 - Flaxseeds: A food for life - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2008 from Jonny Bowden"Wherever flaxseed becomes a regular food item among the people, there will be better health", said Mahatma Gandhi. He was right. The true nature of flax as a health food has been known for centuries. In the eighth century, Charlemagne considered flax so essential for health that he actually ...
Views: 1742 - Fastest Fat Loss - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from David OromanerEat all protein, practically no carbohydrates and practically no fat. Yes, that is right not many choices. Pretty much limited to meat and eggs. I did not say this was easy, but it is incredibly effective. It will throw your body into full ketosis within 24 hours of starting the program. In ...
Views: 1741(1 vote) - Low Fat Cherry Recipe - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Popa WoolseyYummy low fat cherry recipe with delicious turkey burger filled with nutrition fruit and over 100 sugar free low fat recipes.If you have been dieting to lose weight or have simply been trying to eat healthier, then you know that you need to consume low fat meals with more fruits and ...
Views: 1741 - Empower Your Plate - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2008 from Beth AldrichIt’s time to “Empower” your plate with nature’s SECRET! Take charge of what you eat and how it affects your body! Think about how you feel when you eat healthy, delicious food versus when you “splurge” and eat not-so-healthy foods. During these months of ...
Views: 1738 - Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Sweet Potato - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Eric SmithThe plant family, Convolvulaceae, holds the lineage for the Ipomoea batatas more commonly known as Sweet Potato. The edible tubers come in a range of coloured cultivars with the most recognised being the traditional Orange. Colours also include white, orange, and purple. A mildly distant ...
Views: 1738 - Kid Friendly Chocolate - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from Popa WoolseyHealthy and delicious kid friendly chocolate with low sugar low fat pineapple and ice cream treat and over 100 sugar free low fat recipes.What kind of childhood would your son or daughter have without indulging once in a while? However, there is such a thing as too much of a good thing and ...
Views: 1738 - Top Weight Loss Plan for Your Child - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from John PhillipThe sobering fact is that 1 in 3 children in America are either overweight or obese, placing them at risk for early onset diabetes, heart disease and even acid reflux. A sensible plan which leads to sustainable weight loss can prevent a lifelong battle with obesity and reduced self ...
Views: 1738 - Fighting Fatigue: Best Natural Vitamins and Supplements - by Submitted on May 08, 2018 from Catherine PalmerModern life is extremely demanding, highly stressful due to not only personal commitments, but long-work hours, busy schedules, and unhealthy diets. All of these factors combined are the perfect cocktail for fatigue to settle. Mental exertion caused by stress, anxiety and daily life, in general, ...
Views: 1737 - How to Stay Healthy Every Day - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2012 from Bette DowdellPerhaps you noticed that I didn’t joined “The sky is falling!” crowd worried about fallout from Japan’s triple disasters. You know, like the warnings to start gobbling down potassium iodide by the handful. Well, actually, while iodide’s great stuff, potassium iodide is a kinda cheap form of ...
Views: 1737(1 vote) - The Overlooked Benefits of Juicing - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2011 from Matt CruzThere are many things in life we can do to improve ourselves, one way we can improve is to watch our health. Several years ago I learned of a way to monitor my diet; it was from an unexpected source, an old doctor who was 105 years old. He told me of tailored juices, and how they’ve been ...
Views: 1737 - 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) - 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: 1734(1 vote) - How Many Calories in Orange, Apple, Banana? - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2011 from Fred LatimerBananas are a popular and versatile fruit that many people enjoy on a daily basis across the world, but how many calories does a banana have? This page will provide you with information on the calories in banana as well as further useful banana nutrition facts on what is believed to be the third ...
Views: 1734 - Taurine Offsets Multiple Stressors of High Blood Sugar - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Byron RichardsWhen your fasting blood sugar rises above 90 your body enters into a state of stress trying to deal with extra sugar. This is true long before blood sugar rises to the level of type 2 diabetes. The extra sugar in your circulation is a challenge for the health of your arteries, heart, ...
Views: 1733 - Fried Green Tomato Recipe - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2012 from Popa WoolseyDelicious fried green tomato recipe or baked with our low fat recipe loaded with vitamin C and over 100 sugar free low fat recipes. With summer around the corner and many people busy with their vegetables garden now is great time to start planning flavorful dishes using that wide array of ...
Views: 1732 - 10 Little Known Reasons Why We Can't Lose Weight - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Lynn Baer, M.A.We all know the simple truth that when you consume more calories than you use, you gain weight. We might accept that the opposite is true, what we might call the basic rule of weight loss: when you eat fewer calories than you burn, you will lose weight. While this is true, there are other ...
Views: 1731(2 votes) - 15-Minute Salmon with Mustard Dill Sauce - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2013 from George MateljanScientific research continues to discover the importance of vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids for optimal health. Salmon is one of the best food sources for both of these hard-to-find health-promoting essential nutrients. Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: • 1-1/2 ...
Views: 1730(2 votes) - 15-Minute Salmon with Tomato Salsa - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2013 from George MateljanIf you want a great tasting recipe that also provides over 100% of the daily value for hard-to-find omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D, try this easy-to-prepare recipe tonight. It only takes 15 minutes and you will have a meal you'll want to share with your best friends. Enjoy! Prep and Cook ...
Views: 1730(2 votes) - What You Need To Know About Weight Control For Children? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Mark PatrickIn the United States alone, an astounding one fourth of the overall population of teenagers and children are found to be obese. But despite this rate, it is still alarmingly growing. With parents and grandparents catering to their children’s unhealthy eating and bad idling habits, this is not ...
Views: 1730(1 vote) - Why Brain O Brain Capsule Is The Right Choice For Improving Memory And Brain Power? - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2012 from Peter NarukaThe collection of highly effective herbs in right doses blended in a scientifically derived formula is the main reason why Brain O Brain capsule is the right choice for improving memory and brain power. Poorly functioning nervous system, psychological causes like depression, anxiety and stress, ...
Views: 1730 - *** How Artificial Sweeteners Are Making You Fat - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosIn my practice as a nutritionist and personal trainer, new clients are always coming to me telling me they are doing everything they are “supposed” to be doing, but still, do not lose weight. Of course, this is frustrating. Losing weight is hard enough, and to change your eating habits and still ...
Views: 1727(2 votes) - A Healthy Tropical Alternative - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2008 from Beth AldrichWhen you think of coconuts the image of palm-lined beaches and clear blue water surely comes to mind, but did you know coconuts also may help protect your heart? Because coconuts contain more saturated fat than butter, at one time many health experts believed that consuming this sweet treat ...
Views: 1727 - Natural Zinc Supplement vs. Synthetic Zinc Supplement. Which should I choose? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Stephen KavanaghIt’s that time of the year again when we reach for the medicine cabinet and decide what supplement regime we will follow to ward off illness in those dark winter months. As the leaves fall and our sun tans fade, we are conscious of getting enough of the right nutrients to keep our immunity in ...
Views: 1726 - Pre Diabetes Symptoms - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Popa WoolseyControversy about pre diabetes symptoms concerning blood glucose,exercise,overweight and eating the proper foods.Pre Diabetes is the stage just prior to developing full-blown type 2 diabetes. It is characterized by three main lifestyle choices, and is notable for three main conditions that ...
Views: 1726 - Salmon with Dill Sauce - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2012 from George MateljanA classic dish that offers great taste in addition to nutrition. It's light enough for summer yet will provide you with a refreshing option for a wintertime meal. And it provides more than 30% daily value for omega-3 fatty acids, protein, selenium, and niacin. We are such fans of this recipe ...
Views: 1726(2 votes) - Asian Chicken Salad - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from George MateljanOur Quick Broil method of cooking chicken is a great way to retain the moisture in chicken breasts, which can easily become very dry. This recipe provides you with 67% of the daily value for protein from the chicken along with a rich source of many other essential nutrients. Enjoy! Prep and ...
Views: 1725(3 votes) - Seafood Gazpacho - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from George MateljanThis is a great hot weather soup. While traditional gazpacho is not made with seafood, this unique variation makes this version more nutritious and satisfying. Both shrimp and scallops are rich sources of protein and vitamin B12 and also contain those hard-to-find omega-3 fatty acids. And it's ...
Views: 1725(2 votes) - Kiwi Salad - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2012 from George MateljanTry this quick and easy recipe that provides over 230% of the daily value for vitamin C. And you can serve it as either a salad or dessert. It not only tastes great, but the vibrant mixture of colors is a beautiful addition to your table. Enjoy! Prep and Cook Time: 10 minutes Serves ...
Views: 1724(3 votes) - Negative Effects Of Obesity - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Eliza HaywoodWhy Obesity Should Matter More Obesity might be a common weight problem in the United States but this is not an excuse to be complacent about it. One-third of adults in the U.S. are obese while two-thirds of the populations are overweight. Obesity shortens life span due to the high risk of ...
Views: 1723 - Poached Eggs Over Spinach and Mushrooms - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2012 from George MateljanSpinach and mushrooms make a great combination. Using frozen spinach makes this a quick-and-easy combination to enjoy both at breakfast and dinner. Prep and Cook Time: 10 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients: • 1 package frozen spinach (or use fresh spinach and follow instructions for ...
Views: 1722(2 votes) - Adopting Healthy Eating Habits - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Karen KleinwortEating healthy is critical whether your goal is weight loss, fitness or a healthier lifestyle in general. However, you don’t have to meticulously count calories or starve yourself to be healthy; rather, you need to provide your body with ample nourishment. While junk food and sugary treats might ...
Views: 1720(2 votes) - Beans, beans the musical fruit - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Joanne JacksonAs February is heart month I thought it fitting to write about things that are good for your heart, and beans is one of them. As a child, I remember all the teasing that went on with the cute little jingle “Beans, beans the musical fruit…. the more you eat, the more you…” (You can probably ...
Views: 1720 - Dfine 8 For Muscle Improvement And Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2013 from Peter RosebergChoosing the right nutritional supplements for building muscle and reducing fat can be a challenge. This is true especially for newbie bodybuilders who are still looking for ways and techniques in losing unwanted fat and gaining muscle mass. Among the supplements one should try at this stage is ...
Views: 1720 - Vitamin K The Missing link - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2012 from Prof. George GrantVitamin K1 is also known as phylloquinone or phytomenadione (phytonadione), while vitamin K2 includes menaquinone and menatetrenone. Vitamin K2 is typically produced in the large intestine by bacteria. Unless the individual has intestinal damage which undermines their ability to absorb the ...
Views: 1720(1 vote) - The Seasonal Detox Diet: Remedies from the Ancient Cookfire - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from John AOVThis article is an excerpt from " The Seasonal Detox Diet: Remedies from the Ancient Cookfire" and taken from the website www.innertraditions.com The beauty of eating seasonal foods and using cleansing diets is their simplicity and their ability to help balance the systems of the human body. ...
Views: 1719(1 vote) - 15-Minute Black Bean Salad - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2012 from George MateljanTry this salad recipe that only gets better with time. It is a great one to keep on hand in your refrigerator for a ready-made healthy meal or snack. Beans are great for adding dietary fiber to your Healthiest Way of Eating. Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: • 1/2 ...
Views: 1718 - 10-Minute Fig and Fresh Apple Cobbler - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2013 from George MateljanThis is a great no-bake dessert treat that can be prepared in a matter of minutes. And you can also enjoy it for breakfast! Prep Time: 10 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients: • 2 small apples • 1/4 tsp lemon juice • 1 TBS apple juice • 4 dried figs (or fresh when in season) • 4 TBS ...
Views: 1717(2 votes) - Creamy Romaine Salad - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2012 from George MateljanGreen salads are always welcome as a part of your Healthiest Way of Eating. This healthy green salad can be enjoyed with just about any type of dressing. However, it is worth the time to make this creamy dressing for its delicious flavor and extra nutritional value. Prep and Cook Time: 15 ...
Views: 1715(2 votes) - Nutrition Must-Knows: Biggest Supplement Using Mistakes - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2018 from Catherine PalmerExercise is one of the most efficient ways to get in shape. Some choose to go to the gym recreationally, but there are also those who want to see the results on themselves. More notably, to tone their muscles and define certain parts of their bodies. Even though dedication to working out and ...
Views: 1715 - The Ultimate Recipes for Artisan Ice Cream - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Robert CueWhenever you think about what dessert to have, you probably consider ice cream to be among the possible options, among other types such as cakes, pies and so on.Cream, sugar and milk are the basic components with which artisan gourmet ice cream, a special type of sweets with which you can ...
Views: 1713 - Processed Meat Linked to Patrick Swayze’s Deadly Condition - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Cory CouillardBritish Journal of Cancer—A new link found in eating processed meats and the formation of pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer is one of the types of cancers that boast the highest mortality rate amongst all cancers. The study confirms that eating processed meats daily increases the risk ...
Views: 1712(1 vote) - Improve the bone structure with Bone health supplements - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2012 from Jenny JonsonScientifically the human body is mightier than cement or a robust element, but with years of torture and abuse make the structure of the bones lose its strength. Bones grow weaker with age and if the teenage years are wasted on unhealthy lifestyles than chances of brittle bones subsequently rise ...
Views: 1711 - ***How To Cleanse Your Body - by Submitted on May 09, 2014 from Mike CaldwellIf you want to know how to cleanse your body then you need to understand how cellular cleansing works. The reality is that since the day the industrial revolution first began humans have being racing toward polluting the planet as fast as we possibly can. As a result, there are toxins in the ...
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