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- Vegetarians Beware! 31 Foods That Are Surprisingly Not Vegetarian - by Submitted on May 23, 2016 from Evan Borneman(can also be viewed with graphics at https://isolatorfitness.com/blog/) Deciding to become a vegetarian is not as easy as substituting ISOPasta or other plant based protein sources for your previous poultry, beef, and fish selections. Sure that’s part of it, but there are so many other foods ...
Views: 1710 - An Indian Vegetarian Diet For Weight Loss and Good Health: Does It Work? - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from Ram GuptaIf you are vegetarian, India is no less than a paradise. There are several hundred vegetarian recipes out here, and it is one of those few cultural zones in the world where meats and cheese are not essential components of a main meal. With Indian cooking, you will have an opportunity to explore ...
Views: 1709 - 10 Ways to Eat Healthy Without Breaking the Bank and Other Hot Health Stories for the Week - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Sam EtkinHere are the top 5 health news stories for the week. * 10 Ways to Eat Healthy Without Breaking the Bank * The Cleveland Clinic, where I work, attracts patients from just about every corner of the globe. I have the opportunity to see many of these diverse patients and, regardless of where ...
Views: 1705(2 votes) - Eating Healthy at the Movies - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Alex Tatarinov-LevinWe all know how tempting that tub of butter-drenched popcorn and jumbo soda can be when you’re going to a 2-hour movie. For many, it's practically a ritual. So even though we ought to know better, we shell out 20 bucks for a lapful of snacks - setting back our bank accounts and our ...
Views: 1705 - The Facts of Healthy Lifestyle Habits and Proper Nutrition - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2013 from Andy JamesThe pro's and con's of living a healthy lifestyle Healthy lifestyle habits are very important to everyone who wants to live a long and (health) problem free life. For most, it is as easy as making a decision to eat and live in a healthy way, but for others this fact of life totally eludes ...
Views: 1705 - Hospital Laboratory Magnesium Testing Only Catches a Fraction of Magnesium Deficiencies - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kerri KnoxMagnesium is the second most abundant ion inside of cells and, along with calcium, is critical in regulating the electrical activity of the body, including ALL muscle contractions, heart beats and brain activity. Magnesium is also a crucial factor in over 300 enzymatic reactions that require the ...
Views: 1704(1 vote) - Healthy Eating Plan to Help an Obese Child Lose Weight - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Isabel De Los RiosBeing obese as an adult is hard, imagine what it feels like for a child. Overweight kids are at risk for heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, strokes and joint problems. A healthy eating plan can help your child lose weight and reduce his chances of developing any of ...
Views: 1703 - What Everybody Ought to Know About Food Additives - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Christine FarlowEvery day we are bombarded with information about food products that are healthy, all natural, have no artificial ingredients, no preservatives, low fat, no fat, no cholesterol, sugar free, vitamin fortified and provide 100% of your daily vitamin requirements. Are these foods as healthy as the ...
Views: 1703 - The Best Skin Nutrition For Beautiful Skin - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2013 from Michael RosenbaumNo matter how vigilant you are, your skin takes a beating. It's a tough world out there - and your skin is on the front lines. However, all is not lost. You don't have to resign yourself to your skin showing every battle it has waged with the elements. Nor do you have to suffer further ...
Views: 1701(1 vote) - Is Gluten Causing Your Health Problems? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Beth MollenkampI was having breakfast with a group of friends this morning. When I declined the biscuit offered to me, one of them said, “Oh, no, now I suppose you have gluten intolerance too, the latest disease fad. I wonder the next new disease will be?” To which all of the others laughed in agreement of her ...
Views: 1698(2 votes) - Fish Oils vs. Flaxseed Oil - Which is the Healthier Oil? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2018 from Healthy Oil GuyIf you have to choose between fish oils and flaxseed oil, how do you know which is the healthier oil for you? When you compare the two oils side by side you find that they both provide an excellent source of omega 3 fatty acids. Flax seed oil is one of the few plant-based sources of the omega ...
Views: 1697(1 vote) - The Importance of Protein Bars - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Michael FarinWhen you’re growing up, all you want to eat is food that tastes good; you don’t care if it isn’t necessarily good for you. As you get older, however you start to realize that what you put into your body actually reflects the way that your body starts to look and how it starts to feel. You may ...
Views: 1697 - The Wrestler's Diet - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2008 from Don YaconoThe wrestler's diet has a profound impact on overall performance. Wrestling is a very physically demanding sport. Proper nutrition helps a wrestler feel strong both physically and mentally. But, the wrong diet can leave a wrestler feeling weak , dehydrated, and cramped up. Many wrestlers do not ...
Views: 1697 - How to Enjoy "Cheat Meals" Without Sabotaging Progress - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2011 from chad tackettWe’d like to clear up a bit of common confusion: Junk food doesn’t automatically make you fat. It¹s the extra calories in these foods that often leads to a “caloric surplus” (consuming more calories than you expend), rather than a deficit, that makes you gain fat. If people don't ...
Views: 1696(1 vote) - Thoughts on the "One Bite Rule" in Feeding Children - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Kathleen CuneoI'll admit it, in my 13-plus years as a mom so far, there have been many times when I've tried to force my children to "just try one bite" of a new or unfamiliar food. Most of those times were earlier on in my motherhood career and most were before I was familiar with the division of ...
Views: 1696(1 vote) - Coconut Oil: Vilified and Vindicated - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Kristin KonvolinkaCoconut Oil is the kind of food that, if it were a person, would be too pretty, too smart and too nice. It’s just so good that all the other foods are jealous. Date incarcerated: The vegetable oil industry and followers of a theory called The Lipid Hypothesis rounded up all natural ...
Views: 1695(1 vote) - Is Generic Frontline Spray effective and how does this compare to other flea and tick control? - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from Paul RyanIs Generic Frontline Spray effective and how does this compare to other flea and tick control? As summer comes, so does the summer blues in terms of fleas and ticks on your pets. Fleas as well as ticks start directly feeding on your pets. These blood sucking parasites can jump almost 7-8 inches ...
Views: 1692 - Is your sleep disturbed? Do you have trouble falling asleep? Do you wake up tired? - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2012 from Crystal M ShoresToday we live in a society where advertisers know that difficulties with sleep are common. If you think about it, how many energy drink and coffee commercials boast about how to stop feeling tired, especially in the morning? Most of them do. Why is this so common? It is because of stress ...
Views: 1692 - Alcoholism and Nutrition - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Cynthia PerkinsThe correlation between alcoholism and nutrition is a crucial one to understand. Vitamin and mineral deficiencies among alcoholics are numerous and pose a threat not only to sobriety, but the alcoholic's overall mental and physical health. To succeed in long-term recovery it is crucial to ...
Views: 1691 - srcmabled eggs: what's in your egg carton? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2011 from Tanya HartCage Free, Omega-3, Barn Raised, Free Range, Grain Fed, Heart Healthy, All Natural, Farm Fresh, Vegetarian Fed, Enriched with Vitamin E, Lower in Saturated Fat, Naturally Preferred, Raised on a Farm-Not a Factory, No Drugs or Hormones, Nature’s Farm, Farmer’s Hen House, Family Farm … exhausted ...
Views: 1691 - Natural Ways to avoid Osteoporosis - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Prof. George GrantOsteoporosis is a condition of decreased bone density. It affects one in six women and one in eight men over the age of fifty and is most common among post-menopausal women. Osteoporosis is often the cause of many health complications, as it progresses silently and unnoticed for years. Only ...
Views: 1689 - ***Calories Today Just Aren’t What They Used To Be - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2013 from Mike CaldwellCalories today just aren’t what they used to be… Humans generally eat “food” from 3 categories: plants (fruits and vegetables), animal (beef, chicken, eggs, etc.) and synthetic man made (aspartame, saccharin, olestra, butylated hydroxyanisole, and all those other ingredients on the list that ...
Views: 1688(2 votes) - FREE Paleo Diet Salad Recipes - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2011 from Gail ColeWELCOME Free Exciting Paleo Meat, Vegetable, Fruit and Nut Recipes. Sumptuous delicious Paleo Low Fat and Low Carbohydrate Salad and Paleo Salad Dressing Recipes.Paleo Diet Low Fat and Low Carbohydrate bacon, vegetable, fruit and nut salad recipes. Salad does not have to be boring or contain ...
Views: 1688(1 vote) - Does Constipation Cause Weight Gain - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2012 from Sean O'LoughlinConstipation is a condition that can be very distressing for the sufferer. It’s described as a medical condition that results in very slow and in many cases, painful bowel movements. Constipation can also cause the stools to become hard and dry. This happens when the colon draws out water ...
Views: 1687 - Importance & Health Benefits of Organic Vitamins & Minerals - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Dev RamanujanOrganic vitamins and minerals play a vital role as important nutritional ingredients that human body needs or require to have the best possible health benefits. They are organically taken from organic natural herbs and their herbal extracts. We consume them every day in our daily routine ...
Views: 1687(1 vote) - I Need to Lose Weight and Fast—What's Hindering My Weight Loss? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Isabel De Los RiosIt isn’t a pretty topic- but many of us have muttered in frustration “I need to lose weight and fast”- but the body’s systems may seem to be in slow motion. From bloating and gas to chronic constipation and even colon disease, our body needs to flush out toxins efficiently in order to lose ...
Views: 1685 - Top Reasons To Avoid New Diet Programs That Dramatically Reduce Calories - Hormone-Based Supplements - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2013 from Jonathan washingtonThere are a number of new diet fads out there that many people are using with a remarkable measure of success. These are not unlike fad diets of the past in which dieters were required to eliminate entire food groups or cut calories so significantly that their bodies were in danger of entering ...
Views: 1685 - Coronary Artery Disease Prevention Tips - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from John PhillipCoronary Artery Disease (CAD) results in nearly 1 million deaths each year and millions more are living with this disease and the limitations which lead to an early demise. Coronary Artery Disease is avoidable and reversible by following a healthy diet and supplementing with targeted ...
Views: 1684(1 vote) - Raw Food Diet Benefits Appeal To Many - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Sandra Kim LeongYou would be wondering what the fuss is all about. Afterall, the raw food diet is one that has been practiced several thousand years ago by the cavemen. However, it is gaining much attention and press lately. Interest is fuelled by strong supporters from high profile celebrities such as ...
Views: 1684 - 4 Tips To Lose Weight With PCOS - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Jennifer KochPCOS and weight loss do not generally go hand in hand - in fact if anything the opposite is true. The factors making you suffer the condition will also cause you to gain weight. Knowing that here are some PCOS weight loss tips that can help those suffering from polycystic ovary syndrome. 1. ...
Views: 1683(3 votes) - Benign Prostatic Hypertropy (BPH) - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2008 from Carrie A. Franklin, Ph.D.The prostate is a chestnut-shaped male reproductive gland that sits beneath the bladder, surrounding the urethra, which serves as a passageway for both urine and semen. There are a number of disorders that commonly affect the prostate. Nearly every man over 45 years of age has some form of ...
Views: 1683 - The Atkins Diet – The Good, The Bad and The Ugly - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Joe Maresca. Robert Atkins’ weight loss program has been all at once the subject of derision, admiration, controversy and scrutiny. It easily ranks among one of the most hyped up diets in history, but not many sources will tell you what’s so good – and so bad – about it. Here are the pros, cons and a ...
Views: 1683 - Digestion And Disease Both Begin At Your Mouth - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Paul BlakeDid you know that disease begins at your mouth because of the choices made in your brain? I am sad to say that most Americans make very poor choices. But what else would we Americans do as we have never been educated properly in how our body works? Specifically, how we digest and ...
Views: 1682 - How a Probiotic Colon Cleanse Can Revitalize Your Health - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Michael LocklearYour digestive system plays a major role in your overall health. 60 to 80 percent of your immune system is located there, according to Dr. Isaac Eliaz, MD. The digestive system is a strong yet delicate ecosystem, finely balancing bad and good bacteria. The good bacteria are known as probiotics. ...
Views: 1682 - Natural Sweeteners For Health - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2008 from Beth AldrichCakes, cookies and candy—we’ve all probably eaten heaps of these over the years; it’s no wonder that millions of diet books are sold each year. What baffles me is when people say, “I have to cut back on fat.” This is reasonable, depending on the type of fat ...
Views: 1682 - The Truth About Antioxidant Foods - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2012 from Christine FarlowAntioxidants are substances found in fresh, whole foods that reduce oxidative damage caused by free radicals. There are a lot of antioxidant supplements that are being promoted for their health benefits - to reverse aging, to increase strength and endurance, to boost the immune system, ...
Views: 1681 - How To Lose Inches Off Your Waist –A Program For Getting Ripped Fast! - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from Helmut WeissmullerAs bathing suit weather quickly approaches, many have asked for a program on how to lose inches off your waist and get ripped fast. The following program covers key principles that will help you lose body fat, build muscle and increase your metabolism. Try it for 30 days, be vigilant in your ...
Views: 1679 - 5 Sure Ways To Get Rid Of Acne - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from sophie tuckerSome Acne and Acne On Chin is a result if external elements, but most cases are a result of imbalances or hormonal changes inside the body. One of the most effective ways to Cure Chin Acne FAST and Effectively is by taking the right vitamins and nutrients regular basis to help your body to ...
Views: 1678(2 votes) - Asian Mushroom Sauté - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2012 from George MateljanAdd a punch of flavor to any dish with this simple and tasty mushroom recipe, great for either lunch or dinner. Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes Serves 2 as side dish Ingredients: • 2 cups fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced thick • 2 TBS chicken or vegetable broth • 1 TBS minced fresh ...
Views: 1678(2 votes) - Does Your Body Need A Tune-Up? - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2010 from Grace AllisonEarth to earth, ashes to ashes, dust to dust. We come from the soil, and at some point, we return to the soil. Common minerals that come from the soil can have a powerful effect on our bodies. Minerals in our soil where food is grown, and the surrounding elements, air and water, when ingested, ...
Views: 1678 - Replenish Your Soul - Seven Strategies for Reducing Sugar - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Lea HoustonHave you decided to eat less sugar? Great idea! This is one of the best ways to improve your health, vitality and happiness. First the shocking sugar statistics: 200 years ago Americans ate an average of two pounds of sugar a year. In 1970 Americans ate an average of 123 ...
Views: 1678(1 vote) - Diet And Angelic Communication - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from asd asdasHave you been considering a change of diet lately? The angels encourage eating more locally grown, organic produce. The benefits of a diet rich in vegetables, fruit, whole grains, legumes, and nuts, cannot be fully appreciated until experienced firsthand. A healthy diet leads to a healthier mind ...
Views: 1677 - Are You SAD? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Joanne JacksonWith a brand new start to another year (and all the doom and gloom in the news lately) we may want to pay a little more attention to our physical and emotional well-being. One condition that can make us feel sick and/or tired and can also trigger anxiety and depression is a condition called ...
Views: 1676 - Paleo Wheat, Grain and Dairy Free Bread Recipes - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2011 from Gail ColeEnjoy Paleo Bread Recipes wheat and grain free. Have bread using Paleo ingredients. Wheat and grain are replaced with almond, coconut or flax seed flour. Dairy milk is replaced with almond milk, coconut milk, hazelnut milk and variety of other plant milks. Enjoy Free Paleo Bread Recipe. ...
Views: 1676 - Apricot Tart - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2013 from George MateljanThis easy to prepare tart recipe is a wonderful combination of walnuts, dates and apricots, making it a delicious and highly nutritious dessert. Prep and Cook Time: 30 minutes; chilling time: 1 hour Serves 8-10 Ingredients: • 2 1/2 cups walnuts • 1 1/2 cups dates • 2 cups dried ...
Views: 1675(2 votes) - Fight ‘bac’ - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Joanne JacksonWith the hot, lazy days of summer fast approaching, many of us will be barbequing, picnicking and taking advantage of all the fresh foods available during the summertime. Something we need to keep in mind is to make sure we are taking the necessary precautions to ensure we are not consuming ...
Views: 1675 - ***WILD FOODS FOR WISE WOMEN ~ Part Two - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2011 from Susun WeedWILD FOODS FOR WISE WOMEN: The Missing Part of your Diet may be in Your Own Back Yard PART TWO © Susun S Weed Part two of a two-part article. Boost Your Immunity and Prevent Cancer With Dandelion, Honeysuckle, Clover and Other Ordinary Weeds How To Use These Amazing Plants In ...
Views: 1674 - Are you Gluten Sensitive? - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2009 from Susan PiergeorgeA recent article in the New York Times revealed that a number of individuals may have gluten sensitivity According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) 3 million Americans have celiac disease. However, 95% of them don’t even know it. Celiac disease, also known as nontropical sprue, or ...
Views: 1674(3 votes) - Four Reasons Why You Should Avoid Skipping Lunch At Work - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2008 from Karen LugayToo many of us have become almost martyrs for the sake of the job, and often times even boast about skipping lunch because we just did not have the time for it. In a recent national survey by the top rated Juice Bar, Smoothie King, 58% of Americans admitted that they could easily skip lunch if ...
Views: 1674 - Genuine Replacement Parts For Your Body - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Brad CaseIn my last article, we discussed the seven causes of all disease and I briefly mentioned the 20 Steps To Perfect Health. If you haven’t taken the time to look over or better yet, print out this list, I strongly recommend you do so. You can find the list at www.HealthIsNatural.com. Print it out ...
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