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- "Marshmallows are not a protein" - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Stacey Francis, D.C."But I want them to be!" said my then 5 year old, Noah. Yeah, me too I say under my breath. Wasn't life grand before we knew so much about good nutrition? Our parents fed us hot dogs and Twinkies guilt free. There was no concern about cancer causing nitrates, artery clogging tran fats or the ...
Views: 930 - Healthy Eating Plan Must-haves - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Isabel De Los RiosA healthy eating plan is not complete unless is has all of the nutrients your body needs for optimum health. Protein, iron, calcium, quality fats and other vitamins and minerals work in unison to prevent illnesses and keep your body functioning properly. Adding an assortment of wholesome foods ...
Views: 1529 - 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: 1820 - 3 Surprising Tips to Make Healthier Diet Solution Recipes - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Isabel De Los RiosTrying to change your eating habits to improve your health can be tough, especially if you don’t know the first thing about preparing nutritious meals. Using wholesome ingredients to create healthy dishes can help prevent chronic illnesses and reduce the number of toxins you take into your body. ...
Views: 1682 - 15-Minute Sautéed Chicken Breasts with Mustard and Tarragon - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from George MateljanTry this quick-and-easy recipe that combines the great tastes of chicken, Dijon mustard and tarragon to your Healthiest Way of Eating. Fresh herbs are a great way to enhance the taste of your meals and enjoy extra health-promoting nutrients as well. Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes Serves 4 ...
Views: 1495(4 votes) - Components of Healthy Diet Solution Recipes - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Isabel De Los RiosWhen you’re eating to improve your health, it’s important to choose foods that have a positive impact on your wellbeing. Foods like fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, beans, lean beef, poultry and fish all pack a nutritional punch and are essential for healthy Diet Solution recipes. ...
Views: 1993 - Wheat-Free Diet to Manage Wheat Intolerance - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Isabel De Los RiosEliminating wheat out of your eating plan is not about losing weight, it’s about feeling your best. If you suffer with the uncomfortable symptoms of wheat intolerance, there’s no way you feel as healthy as you should. If you want to know how much better a wheat-free diet can make you feel, give ...
Views: 1926 - Try a Wheat-Free Diet to Improve Your Health - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Isabel De Los RiosIn order to feel your best, you have to eliminate foods that weigh you down and contribute to poor health. In some people, wheat is the culprit of obesity and gastrointestinal problems. If you’re overweight or suffer with digestive health issues, going on a wheat-free diet may help. Going ...
Views: 1658 - Cholesterol is NOT EVIL - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Kimberly RisleyI wanted to find out whether it was really bad to have high cholesterol. If you go to the “established” medical community they will say your cholesterol should be below 200. Below are the ranges that are suggested by many doctors: A total cholesterol level of less than 200 mg/dL (5.17 ...
Views: 1252(1 vote) - 16 Useful Tips to Help Reduce the Amount of Calories You Eat - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2011 from Saeed SikiruExcessive calories in the body can lead to some undesirable health conditions that nobody ever want to know about. The problem is, most of your favorite foods that you cannot do without contain the largest calories. But the good news is, you can really enjoy your favorite meals to the ...
Views: 1097 - The Remarkable Amazing Benefits of Soy Protein - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from kayode eleyinteSoy protein is surfacing as one of the terrific option protein sources for people eating. Health authorities are all enthralled concerning how soy protein can improve the face of food intake. What’s all the trend? These are a number of good points to have with soy protein. Soy Protein Is ...
Views: 920(1 vote) - How to Get Calcium from a Dairy-Free Diet - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Isabel De Los RiosIf you’re lactose intolerant or simply want to live a healthier life, a dairy-free diet may be right for you. Some people are hesitant to try this type of diet because they worry they won’t get enough calcium to meet their needs. There’s really no reason for concern. With the right eating plan, ...
Views: 2307(1 vote) - Improve Your Health with a Dairy-Free Diet - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Isabel De Los RiosMilk is full of unsavory additives that can contribute to, or exacerbate existing health problems. If you want to feel healthier, consider giving dairy the boot. If you’re concerned a dairy-free diet won’t give your body the calcium it needs to perform important functions – don’t be. There are ...
Views: 1747(1 vote) - Heart-Healthy Meal Plans - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Isabel De Los RiosYour heart pumps blood to the arteries and lungs, and also supplies your tissues with oxygen and nutrients. Over time, a diet full of unhealthy foods can clog the arteries and contribute to cardiovascular disease. Healthy meal plans can prevent hardening of the arteries and reduce your risk of ...
Views: 1496(1 vote) - Nutrition meals recipes and myths - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Raymond GillenIf you will be at this time trying to shed fat from the shortest volume of time attainable, then you might have hopefully arrive to terms with the proven fact that you're planning to possess to alter your eating routines. Fortunately however, you will find weight loss plan foodstuff recipes that ...
Views: 466 - Natural Bee Pollen – Discover for Yourself How This Supplement Will Change How You Look at Health Food - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Johan PetersenDo you know everything there is to know about natural bee pollen? There are thousands of health food enthusiasts across the country who doesn’t know a thing about this incredible super food. Safe, natural, and nutritious, this supplement is the perfect addition to any meal. Why is bee pollen ...
Views: 969 - Health Benefits of Bee Pollen – Discover How This Exciting Super Food Helps You Have a Well Rounded Diet - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Johan PetersenThe health benefits of bee pollen are making this amazing substance one of the most well known supplements on the planet. Unlike other supplements, however, bee pollen enriches your body and mind by providing you with every daily required nutrient. This is a unique trait, as anyone who has ...
Views: 1208 - Getting right nutrition from food - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Raymond GillenDid you understand that the vegetables and fruits you obtain may not have the amounts of minerals and vegetables you're thinking that? All of us are involved about getting the right diet from the fruits, vegetables and also other meals we eat. Most of us do our foods looking at our regional ...
Views: 440 - Grapefruit Arugula Salad - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from George MateljanYou are adding an extra boost of health-promoting vitamins A, C, and K when you include this easy-to-prepare recipe to your Healthiest Way of Eating. One serving provides 64% of the Daily Value (DV) for vitamin K, 26% DV for vitamin C, and 20 % DV for Vitamin C. Enjoy! Prep and Cook Time: 15 ...
Views: 1285(2 votes) - A Man's Good Health Is Determined by What He Eats - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Brent P CullenAs a middle-aged man, have you ever stood in front of the mirror and asked yourself why you do not feel as good as you did when you were younger? You do not have the energy that you had before and you wonder what has happened to your health and there is an answer to this question and also a few ...
Views: 913(1 vote) - Obtaining Antioxidants Rich Food - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Suzanne HoustonAntioxidants are enzymes or vitamins occurring naturally in foods and help fight back the formation and progress of skin damaging free radicals. As is quite obvious, the antioxidants are very helpful to the health of all human beings. Prevalent benefits include anti aging properties and lessened ...
Views: 607 - Right Digestive Enzymes Helps Extract Nutrients from Food - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from nectara lifeThe human body is an amazing organism and when functioning properly can remain healthy in all aspects of life. Part of human life involves eating and it has been taken to new levels, providing tastes and sensations that either leave you wanting more or leave you never wanting to eat again. ...
Views: 442 - Natural Acne Remedies - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Edith LingenfelterAcne is a common disorder of the oil glands in the skin characterized by the recurring formation of blackheads, whiteheads and pimples. These oil glands, known as sebaceous glands, are found in large numbers on the face, back, chest and shoulders - the sites acne prefer. The sebaceous glands ...
Views: 1193(1 vote) - Suspicion breeds Confidence - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Greg MalakoffThat sounds very Orwellian and 1984ish. You think that would be a satirical slogan mocking a big brother totalitarian nightmare scenario, but when I started thinking about our daily lives and realizing how much freedom we have lost since I was a kid, it seemed clear that we’ve been in this ...
Views: 972 - Your Kids Will Love These Two Fruity Smoothies! - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Mona Kristin JensenTasty, healthy and fruity smoothies! My two favorite tasty and fruity smoothies that I want to share with you are based on oranges. Fruit not only tastes good, it is good for your health too. Fruit contains essential vitamins and minerals, phytochemicals, antioxidants, fiber and other ...
Views: 1180 - Dealing With "Emotional Eating" - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2012 from Joan JacobsFor people dealing with excess weight issues, the connection between food and emotions is very familiar. The thin and good looking woman sitting in her room consoling herself with ice-cream after having gone through significant emotional upset has become a symbol that demonstrates how we ...
Views: 2595(4 votes) - Carbohydrate Mixtures - Loading and Overloading Considerations - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2011 from Redx TransportConditioning is so important especially you are weight lifting or on weight loss program not to mention if you are a sportsperson or athlete. Loading with carbohydrate mixtures is what people opt for. It’s a myth that reducing carbs in the diet enhances athletic performance. The fact is ...
Views: 569 - Endless Benefits of Nutritional Supplements - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from A. C MailletNowadays, health problems are becoming a major problem for everyone. This is mainly due to nutritional deficiency. In this modern world, fast food is growing rapidly with new varieties of dishes which are very tempting and cheaper in price. So, most of the people are very much fond of fast food ...
Views: 570(1 vote) - *** How Do You Deal With & Experience Stress? - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2012 from Christine Dreher, CCN, CCHSo How Do You Experience Stress? We all deal with stressors in our lives but we differ not only in what we perceive to be stressful but in how we experience stress. For example, some people experience stress in the form of worry, tension, irritability, inability to focus and/or difficulty ...
Views: 7571(3 votes) - Gluten Sensitivity & celiac disease - what's the big deal? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Nadya KingIsn't bread the staff of life? Is 'Gluten Free' just a fad? What's the big deal?? More & more people now realize that eating foods containing gluten (wheat, rye, barley & most oats) can cause major health problems! Since gluten containing grains are inexpensive fillers, they make their way ...
Views: 2226(1 vote) - Why I write about Omega-3 and wellness - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from David MusgraveSo who am I you ask and why am I writing about Omega 3’s and wellness About 20 years ago I was working as an Agricultural Scientist and my youngest son of 4 Oliver was 2 years old. His older brother Christopher had a bad reaction to his 2 year old measles immunisation - he got bad eczema ...
Views: 947 - Amino acids function - Their role in health - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2011 from Larry SalazarWhat are amino acids? How do Amino acids function in the body? Important questions. From mental health, to bone development and maintenance, weight management, muscle development and maintenance, thyroid, digestion, energy and metabolism, amino acids are involved in virtually every bodily ...
Views: 1046 - 10 healing foods for the 2011 - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Carolyn RossDid you make the resolution to eat healthier this year? By the third week of January, most people have broken their resolutions. To help you keep your commitment to become a healthier you in 2011, I am recommending 10 healing foods you should incorporate into your diet. These foods will benefit ...
Views: 1097(2 votes) - 5 Foods to Watch in 2011 - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Carolyn Ross5 Foods To Watch This Year In my last post, I discussed 10 Healing Foods for 2011. Just as there are foods you should incorporate in your diet, there are foods that should be eaten in moderation. I am going to share my top 5 foods to watch this year. This list may not surprise you, but its ...
Views: 923 - 5 Ways to Super-Fuel Your Body - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Roy VartabedianMany people don't realize that the food they eat not only "fuels" their body for energy, but actually "makes" and "remakes" their body as cells and cellular material are replaced every day. This is a key reason we must eat high quality food, since we will actually "become what we eat" over ...
Views: 1727(3 votes) - 7 Mistakes to Avoid When You Try to Grow More Naturally - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Asyraf AzizIt would be difficult to someone who does not want to grow naturally find larger. But the results are often not what you may be expecting. And the reason is ignorance and lack of information. You see just aspiring to be tall is not good enough. You have to avoid some errors, leading to a ...
Views: 2853 - Five Secret Sugar Foods To Avoid - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2011 from mike medeirosWe all know that in order to succeed in the battle of weight loss we need to eat healthy and avoid unhealthy fats and sugars. Unfortunately you may not realize that some of the foods you eat are setting you back with high amounts of added sugars. These added sugars are helping contribute to ...
Views: 982 - An Intro to Food Groups - Key Things You Ought to Know - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2011 from Emile NeumeierA healthy diet means eating foods from six food groups. These include protein, carbohydrates, fat, vitamins, minerals and water. If any of these groups are neglected, our body is not as balanced as it should be and as a consequence, our health suffers. The main fuel that our bodies use is ...
Views: 607 - Too Sweet or Not Too Sweet? That is no longer the question. - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from Greg MalakoffWhile I’m butchering poor Bill, Shakespeare used to hide whenever the ships came back from the West Indies. The sugar cane would drive Queen Elizabeth nuts and she would have friends executed. After the effects wore off she would wonder where everybody was. I read that in a book, but who knows ...
Views: 913(1 vote) - Stop a Weight Loss Plateau from Occurring - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from sarah labdarFor anyone who has tried to lose weight they know what it’s like to hit a plateau. A plateau is when you continue to exercise and diet at the same rate but the weight stops declining. It’s a horrible feeling to know that you worked so hard and watched your food intake, and not to see the results ...
Views: 837 - Eat The Right Foods To Predict Gender Of Baby - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Ven GrollmusDue to new technology, couples can now predict gender of baby. Consider a precise, proven diet to predict gender of baby, if this is a key factor for your family. Essentially the most necessary technique for selecting the sex of your baby is having a particular eating plan. Women have to raise ...
Views: 1241 - The Many Benefits Of Growing Your Own Seeds For Sprouting - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Darrell KerrInvesting in seeds for sprouting can reap several necessary health benefits. These tiny young plants will not be very troublesome to grow and harvest. You may easily do that inside of your kitchen. It also does not cost a lot of money to have your own fresh sprouts, all year long. Here is a look ...
Views: 492 - Feel Revitalized Everyday - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Joanne JacksonWith the arrival of spring, it’s so nice to be able to open up the windows again and let the warm fresh air fill our home. How rejuvenating it is to begin spring-cleaning both inside and outside of our home and once again experience the many joys springtime has to offer. There are also many ...
Views: 1492(1 vote) - Acai Capsules AreThe Healthiest Organic Supplements and The Ideal Weight Loss Product - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Ryan JessicaAcai is the new weight loss product on the block.With an Extreme Antioxidant Capacity and numerous healthful substances it is renowned as an organic superfood. Real Acai capsules are manufactured from the Acai Berry, which is found in the Amazon area of South America. The nutritional content of ...
Views: 1014 - An Analysis of a Dwindlingly Legitimate Market: The HCG diet - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2011 from Jaquita HartyFor numerous years, about a half century, HCG has helped millions of people drop weight using their body’s own, inborn hormones. HCG, which is an acronym for human chorionic gonadotropin, is a glycoprotein hormone naturally supplied by the human body in the course of pregnancy. This hormone, as ...
Views: 662 - You Are What You Eat - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Joanne JacksonWe’ve all heard the phrase “you are what you eat”. It’s a popular phrase in that it does hold some truth to it. The foods we eat contain a wide variety of essential and nonessential nutrients, as well as other substances that can affect our body functions. There are six classes of ...
Views: 1355 - Glucosamine: The Best Solution To Your Joint Problems - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2011 from Jennifer SmithJoint pain is one of the most common problems today. There can be several causes of joint pain like illness, muscular stress and injury, etc. The deficiency of glucosamine in the body causes Arthritis, which is the inflammation, pain, and swelling of joints. What are joints and why they ...
Views: 774 - Smart Eating for the Busy Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2011 from Sandi ThompsonIt's hard to always be an energetic entrepreneur. It's often round after round of networking, check writing, employee management, and bookkeeping. Weight gain and low energy often follow, with multiple cups of coffee, fast food, and erratic snacking. Popping a handful of supplements first thing ...
Views: 1027 - Benefits of Green Tea Weight Loss - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2011 from Mj DeeGreen tea has been scientifically proven to have a great impact on weight loss. It is always associated to weight loss because it naturally burns fats with zero side effects to one’s health. Obesity is one major problem on most Americans. Doctors and experts continue to find methods on how ...
Views: 791 - Safeguarding Thyroid Health From Nuclear Radiation With Iodine - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2013 from Louise O'ConnorLouise O'Connor, Naturopath + Wellness Coach The magnitude 9.0 earthquake that hit the north eastern coast of the main Japanese island of Honshu near the port city of Sendai on March 11, 2011 and the subsequent tsunami will be go down in history as causing one of the world’s worst nuclear ...
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