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- Stay Healthy and Happy This July 4th! - by Submitted on May 22, 2013 from Sam EtkinDuring the week leading up to the 4th of July, approximately 700 million pounds of chicken and 190 million pounds of red meat/pork are purchased. On July 4th itself, 150 million hot dogs are consumed. Are you stocked up and ready? In order to help with your 4th of July celebration this ...
Views: 1465(1 vote) - Beneficiaries summated by the fresh fruits juices. - by Submitted on May 22, 2013 from Balfour MorrisNutritionists recommend that the people must consume adequate amounts of fresh fruit juices that are required for the promotion of effective care of the health. These are said to the powerhouse of the essential vitamins as well as minerals as they cater for the activation of efficient enzymes & ...
Views: 777 - How to prevention of obesity during childhood - by Submitted on May 21, 2013 from Alli MackThese days, though people have ventured their lifestyles & considered enough healthy meals for the proper maintenance of the health, it is seen that most of the kids have registered suffering from the excessive gain in weight & obesity issues. This has been a risk factor which has enhanced ...
Views: 537 - Going Gluten Free... For Real! - by Submitted on May 20, 2013 from Gretchen ScalpiIn the past few years, there has been a huge increase in the variety and availability of gluten free food choices. Most grocery store chains now devote an entire aisle to "health foods" and consumers will find many gluten free choices there. Lately, I've had clients without celiac disease or ...
Views: 1022 - Dairy Versus. Yogurt - by Submitted on May 20, 2013 from nastari kamaneSince hundred years it is stated that a man must have a glass of milk regularly. Wellness experts say that dairy has several important nutrients that are great for care and development of your human body. But, there's one dairy merchandise which appears healthy and simpler to digest than milk ...
Views: 672 - Fresh Peaches with Blueberries & Yogurt - by Submitted on May 20, 2013 from George MateljanThis very quick and easy dessert is a great summer recipe because the peaches and blueberries are so delicious when they are in season. They complement each other very well and need no extra sweetening for their flavor to shine. Prep and Cook Time: 10 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: • ...
Views: 1539(2 votes) - Fruits curb the occurrence of high blood pressure. - by Submitted on May 18, 2013 from Balfour MorrisNutritionists always suggest their patients to consume more of the fresh fruits & vegetables & that too, in appropriate quantities since they possess vital benefits & help a person to get rid of the innumerable ailments which the applications of the various medicinal devices cannot influence on ...
Views: 811 - How Doctors Advise Their Patients to Observe Proper Food Habits - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2013 from Victoria TylerIBS or irritable bowel syndrome is a very common colon disorder. Also known as spastic colon, this disease affects approximately 15% of the population in North America. Though it is alright to have digestive disorders once in a while, people suffering with this disease may experience it more ...
Views: 530 - Food For Thought: Healthy Hurry- Up Foods When You're on the Run - by Submitted on May 17, 2013 from Moreen DuFermontFood For Thought: Healthy Hurry Up-Foods When You’re on the Run As we approach the beginning of another long awaited summer, the season is ripe for creating a healthy balance! Yes, we have all heard it before and it must be true, “You are what you eat”, so choose from a selection of good ...
Views: 966 - Natural Tips for a Radiant Summer Look - by Submitted on May 16, 2013 from Craig MaxwellYou don’t need a bunch of fancy expensive products to get the radiant summer look you want. Here are 5 tips for a radiant summer look. 1. Flat Belly A flat belly has more to do with healthy digestion than how many crunches you do. To improve your digestion, introduce organic fermented ...
Views: 1496 - What are Phytochemicals? - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Craig MaxwellPhytochemicals are non-nutritive biologically-active substances found in plant foods. Though your body does not need these non-essential nutrients for physical survival, phytochemicals provide powerful protection from disease. How Phytochemicals Work Free radicals are highly-reactive ...
Views: 1336 - Health Benefits of Juicing - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Craig MaxwellJuicing is extracting the juice from whole fruits and vegetables using a type of food processor called a juicer. Juicing ensures you’re getting your recommended daily allowance of fruits and vegetables in a convenient, easy-to-digest form. There are many health benefits to juicing fruits and ...
Views: 1884 - 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: 1012 - Using a Whole Body, Whole Being approach to Cleansing and Detoxification - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from judy zehrAre you struggling to create or live the life that you wish you had? Do you feel blocks in your creativity? Have you been longing to feel integrated, centered and whole again? Cleansing can be a powerful resource to help you balance, realign, let go and restore yourself. We know about the ...
Views: 946 - Top Five Tips for Getting in Beach Body Shape - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Bob Weinstein, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, RetiredMany of us are looking for the best ways to get in beach body shape for the summer. Follow the Top Five Tips for Getting in Beach Body Shape and you will have a program that is lifestyle based to keep you healthy and looking good all year. There is no magic bullet when it comes to health. Follow ...
Views: 1121 - 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: 1730(2 votes) - Green Tea Facts and Supplement Lies - by Submitted on May 13, 2013 from Clarine MaroniHealth supplements are a huge industry in most civilized countries and a lot of people don't trust them. It is important to understand this one fact: supplements are good, but they are not miracles. Unfortunately, a few clever salesmen tried to convince people otherwise, and everyone saw right ...
Views: 1360 - 3 Ways You Can Make Fasting Easier - by Submitted on May 13, 2013 from John wycliffeMany people think that a fast is the worst thing that could happen to them! Fasting involves deprivation of some kind, after all, and we're used to eating as a shared social bond, to fulfill hunger pangs, and out of habit. Whether you're doing a total fast for religious or awareness-raising ...
Views: 2120 - 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: 1442 - Moms Make Food Memories, Let's Lighten Up - by Submitted on May 11, 2013 from Michelle StewartMother's Day celebrates moms and all that they do. They are most likely the chief cook, bottle washer, chauffeur, event planner, wardrobe stylist, food stylist, psychologist, healer and the list goes on. Mom is a pretty busy woman. One of the key things Mom does as the chief cook is nurture and ...
Views: 746 - Support your Vision Now! - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Deborah PokornyDon’t be fooled, as we age we are still children on the inside. It’s a shame that we don’t get to keep our youth physically. It all starts when our senses start to degrade, not our inner spirit. Most of us start poking fun at ourselves, because we get to shop for hearing aids and coke bottle ...
Views: 1099 - How mango is beneficial to health. - by Submitted on May 10, 2013 from Balfour MorrisMango is termed as a tempting fruit that represents the king of the fruits & is belonged to specie of the fruit which is called as ‘anacardiaceae’. A plethora of varieties of this tempting fruit is found all across the globe that includes Burma, Africa, India, Malaysia etc. This fruit is a rich ...
Views: 772 - Diabetes – A Silent Killer - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeI am on the subject of health, specifically people who suffer from Diabetes. It’s useful even if you don’t, because you may know someone who has it or you may get it in the future (statistically). Having been in the health and fitness industry for over 15 years, I have learned lots. To be ...
Views: 1388 - Does Alcohol Consumption Affect Weight Loss and Muscle Growth? - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Mike MatthewsDoes alcohol consumption ruin hormone levels, strength, fat loss, and muscle recovery? Alcohol and its relation to health and fitness is a tricky subject. In small amounts—a drink or two a day—it has potential health benefits like improved insulin sensitivity, cardiac function, and blood ...
Views: 1772 - 8 Ways to Improve Hunger Control and Weight Loss - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Mike MatthewsHunger control problems are behind most failed attempts at weight loss. The #1 weight loss problem that I help people with is, by far, sticking to their diet. This is especially the case with people that are new to a healthy weight loss regimen, which requires that you remain in a caloric ...
Views: 1183 - Water Retention and Weight Loss: You Can Lose Fat, But Not Weight? - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Mike MatthewsFluid retention can be an insidious problem to deal with when dieting to lose weight. Have you ever been rolling along nicely on a cut and then, out of nowhere, had your scale freeze up on you? That is, you go one, two, even three weeks without losing any weight, and without looking any ...
Views: 1591 - Carbohydrates and Weight Loss: Should You Go Low-Carb? - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Mike MatthewsDo carbohydrates actually cause weight gain and prevent fat loss? The hysterical crusade against carbohydrates has reached a frantic pitch these days. From the scientifically bankrupt theories of guys like Gary Taubes to the trendy low-carb diets like Paleo, Zone, Dukan, and so forth, the ...
Views: 1262 - Do Fructose and Fruit Make You Fat and Unhealthy? - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Mike MatthewsDoes regular fructose intake ruin insulin sensitivity, cause weight gain, and damage your metabolism? Many health gurus claim that fruit can cause horrible things in the body due to the sugar molecule it contains, known as fructose. I’ve known many people that were thoroughly convinced ...
Views: 1311 - The “Hardgainer’s” Guide to Guaranteed Muscle Growth - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Mike MatthewsThe “hardgainer” gripe is common among skinny guys everywhere. It’s time to put it to rest. Some guys believe that their bodies are genetically programmed to stay scrawny and weak, regardless of how hard they train or how much they eat. Sometimes they turn to steroids and sometimes they just ...
Views: 1865 - Use Cinnamon to Improve Insulin Sensitivity - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Mike MatthewsCinnamon not only tastes great, but it improves insulin sensitivity… While many of us know spices like cinnamon, tumeric, chili pepper flakes, and ginger as mere flavor boosters, they once had medicinal uses. In fact, the molecular structures of many drugs are based on natural ...
Views: 1280 - Use Stevia as a Zero-Calorie Sweetener with Benefits - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Mike MatthewsStevia is a healthy, tasty way to sweeten just about anything and control blood sugar levels. Regular consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (and particularly carbonated soft drinks), can lead to weight gain and increase your risk of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Not to mention ...
Views: 1012 - Stubborn Fat Sucks! 4 Strategies for Losing It For Good - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Mike MatthewsBelly fat, thigh fat, hip and butt fat…Here’s how to lose stubborn fat fast. Fat loss is simple enough–consume less energy than you burn every day–but trying to lose stubborn fat frustrates many. Have you ever noticed that certain areas of your body get leaner quicker than others, and that ...
Views: 1111 - Healthy Eating for Kids (and Parents) - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Therese PattersonThis past week I read a wonderful article by Casey Seidenberg who got down to the basics of healthy eating for kids. With increasing rates of obesity, diabetes, and eating disorders, I found her suggestions both heartfelt and made common sense that can sometimes be forgotten in our day-to-day ...
Views: 943 - 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: 506 - Understanding the Causes of Candida Infection and Its Symptoms - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Victoria TylerCandida is also otherwise known as thrush and it is normally caused by Candida Albicans, a specific kind of yeast. It is commonly found in the warm and moist areas of your body like the underarms, groin region, skin folds and also on mucus membranes like the gut, mouth or the vagina. It is a ...
Views: 1100 - Steamed Salmon and Asparagus with Mustard Dill Sauce - by Submitted on May 07, 2013 from George MateljanThe tangy mustard dill sauce is a great complement to both the salmon and asparagus in this recipe that also provides you with excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin K, niacin, selenium, protein and tryptophan. Prep Time: 20 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: • 1 1/2 lb salmon ...
Views: 1856(2 votes) - Living Healthy - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2013 from Dylan LoganDid you know that 80% of women admit to having at least a little cellulite? Are you one of those? This is not just a problem for the female population; many men develop cellulite as well. What if I said there's there are methods to help reduce it? In this blog I'm going to tell you about how to ...
Views: 616(1 vote) - Why eating healthy is essential for everyone? - by Submitted on May 04, 2013 from Jack WilliamsThe fact of eating healthy is utmost essential for our body & this leads to the supply of the nourishing agents that are mandatory for the proper functioning of the body. People must include all those eateries that are rich source of a variety of nutrients which include carbohydrates, vitamins, ...
Views: 643 - Keeping Your Salads Safe from Bacteria that Cause Food Borne-Illness - by Submitted on May 03, 2013 from Bonnie GillerDuring the warmer months, food can spoil quickly therefore it’s very important to handle all foods, including fresh produce like fruit and vegetable salads, safely to prevent possible food-borne illness. Since many meals happen outdoors in the spring and summer (think Memorial Day and July 4th ...
Views: 1157 - Brain Cancer and Healthy Fats - by Submitted on May 03, 2013 from John ReaperCancer and therapy can in a negative way influence many aspects of one's daily lifestyle by exhausting your energy stores while making you vulnerable and have an insufficient nutrient allowance. By taking healthy choices loaded with nutrients and vitamins and supply sufficient calories you can ...
Views: 1188(1 vote) - What Are Natural Cures for Constipation? - How to Get Relief From the Discomfort Now - by Submitted on May 03, 2013 from Help For YouHaving a blockage can make you feel like a bag of cement. Everything seems stuck and you don’t want to move. If your constipation has interfered with your daily life and you’ve tried everything to get rid of it, you’ve come to the right place. What are natural cures for constipation? Natural ...
Views: 723 - Most People Do Not Understand Fats And End Up Sabotaging Their Fat Loss Goals! - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2013 from Alvin ChuaThere is so much information about fat on the Internet as well as in fitness magazines. We are constantly told that fat is bad for our health and looks. We immediately assume that overweight people are like that due to a fat-rich diet. However, this is not necessarily the case! Soda does not ...
Views: 510(1 vote) - A Healthy Raw Smoothie Recipe - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Steve MatinHealth Conscious people maintains a list of food items that you can also include in your daily diet and benefit and those that to omit. It is a proven fact now that what you eat is only responsible for your health. Eating a proper diet can help you keep distance from diseases and even fight them ...
Views: 618 - 5-Minute Green Beans - by Submitted on May 01, 2013 from George MateljanGreen beans are a rich source of vitamin K, C, and A, as well as health-promoting carotenoid phytonutrients such as beta-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin, and one cup contains only 44 calories—great reasons to enjoy this easy-to-prepare recipe as part of your Healthiest Way of Eating. Prep and ...
Views: 1394(3 votes) - 7 Good Eating Habits That Can Increase Brain Function - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Chris D'CruzA well-balanced diet can work wonders on various emotional and physical aspects of your life. However, many people are unaware that developing certain eating habits can increase brain function. Here are 7 habits that can help you accomplish this. 1. Eat Enough The body requires a certain ...
Views: 901(1 vote) - Obesity and too much liquor can be Dangerous - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from JoAnn LennonOne analysis discovered that overweight and overweight females who were large drinkers had a significantly improved chance of creating and passing away from serious liver organ illness. The other analysis discovered an improved chance of liver organ melanoma in individuals with addict cirrhosis ...
Views: 448 - Vitamins Needs to be taken or not? - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from JoAnn LennonYou probably saw the big analysis inion out of Denmark today -- a new analysis that said anti-oxidant products don't increase your lifestyle. The analyformatsis in the Publication of the American Medical Association looked at all the analysis done on natural vitamins A, C, E, try out carotene ...
Views: 418(1 vote) - Can You Make Face Cream Carrot Juice? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2013 from Elisa IemmolaFor decades, people have been trying to make their own concoction of creams that they can use to have smooth and clearer skin on the face. This is actually the backbone of every modern face creams that are on display on health and online shops today. However, the frustration of a lot of ...
Views: 3211 - Symptoms And Testing of IBS With Constipation-Receive The Right Treatment - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2013 from Victoria TylerIBS is the most gastrointestinal complaint that affects most people. If you are having frequent stomach aches, pains, diarrhea, bloating or constipation, it is important that you consult a nutrition therapist to carrying out the required tests. A nutrition consultant will understand your testing ...
Views: 840(1 vote) - Simple Ways To Cook Fat Burning Meals In Short Periods Of Time! - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2013 from Alvin ChuaAre you constantly finding it difficult to find time and prepare your own meals due to your hectic schedule? Do you find yourself eating out more than you will like to? If this sounds like you, you are definitely not in this alone. Thankfully, there are actually ways to cook nutritious and tasty ...
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