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- Interesting and Fun Facts About the Strawberry - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Linda AvilesKnown by the Native Americans as "Heart-Seed Berries", strawberries have been around for thousands of years. This delicious "fruit" has a lot of history, and with that long history comes many interesting facts that you may not have known about. It is the only fruit that has seeds on the outside. ...
Views: 1041 - BEST FREE NUTRITIONAL, SUPPLEMENT AND BASIC EXERCISE MANUAL - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from dushawn hadingerMotivation and sticking with it Everyone has to start somewhere right? It’s hard to just jump in the gym with little knowledge of what you’re doing and how to go about doing it. Sure, everyone can say they have a goal in mind…lose fat, gain muscle, get in better shape, tone up, etc etc. I ...
Views: 2248(1 vote) - Zone Diet - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from masoud moeiniEat in moderation, eat more fruits and vegetables and focus on one protein at every meal. This is a strategy for hormonal balance. What is the Zone diet? The hormone balance that occurs every time you eat. A perfect balance. Here’s what will happen if you follow this diet: # You think faster ...
Views: 504 - Obesity Caused by Environment - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Lyndsey LovingerWhat are the biggest causes of obesity? Some may be more obvious than others (junk food and physical inactivity), but a new study suggests that environmental factors are related to the risk of becoming obese, as discussed in a recent article from Reuters. Environmental factors that may lead ...
Views: 1263(1 vote) - The Sweet Health Benefits Of Sour Foods - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Stacy WishnerAs a young man, I remember my grandmother trying to give me sauerkraut for dinner once and making the worst face possible in response to which my grandmother laughed and said, “Sauerkraut is not only good, it’s good for you!” When I tell my patients about sauerkraut as a health food, they make ...
Views: 1247 - Muscle Cramps: How To Get, Treat And Prevent Them - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Stacy WishnerOne of the most common complaints I hear from my patients involves painful muscle cramps and what to do about them. Likely, you’ve gotten your share of them too, especially if you’re active and exercise regularly. Sometimes they’re just a vague, achy “charley horse” or tightness and other ...
Views: 1105 - Antioxidant Facts: Why Everyone Should Eat More Antioxidant Food - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Anthony SimsKnowing the antioxidant facts is important for your health. All day long, everyone of us is exposed to free radicals, which are groups of atoms that damage our cells and immune systems. They make us more prone to diseases and speed up the aging process. This article shows why antioxidant foods ...
Views: 747 - Hold the nuts - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Carolyn RossIf you read food labels, you may notice this allergy warning or something similar: “this product was produced in a factory that also processes nuts, soybeans, etc.” The prevalence of food allergies has grown rapidly over the last decade. According to the CDC, from 1997 to 2007, reported food ...
Views: 857 - The Top Restaurant NYC - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Lisa Robbins" Are you on the search for a great restaurant in New York but unsure of where to go? Are you tired of the same old cheeseburger and fries for your version of take out? Are you looking for a Top Restaurant NYC in which to impress your date? Well, here is a list of some of ...
Views: 568 - Recipe for Low-Sugar Strawberry and Peach Ice Creams When in Season - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Emanuel Barling, Jr.Our ice cream recipes are all organic and contain about one-third of the amount of sugar of commercial ice creams sold in the stores. There is no high fructose corn syrup, corn solids, MSG, Maltodextrin, salt nor any other addictive and fattening chemicals. Because the recipes contain only ...
Views: 1690(6 votes) - Weight Loss Recipes: Healthy Chocolate Fudge Recipe - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Kristin KirtleyBeing a Qualified Nutritionist, I prefer to discover tips on how to put together tasty meals that many individuals cannot feel are in fact healthy for you. For those who have a sweet tooth just like me, I am sure that you've probably attempted to discover methods to continue to take pleasure in ...
Views: 561 - How to Make Acne Disappear Instantly - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from magic willowPerhaps you have an important date tomorrow, a school or work photo shoot or perhaps you are even getting married, but a massive mountainous spot has just erupted on your face. Do not panic! You may not be able to cure it overnight but you sure can cover it up. Here is how to cover up that ...
Views: 3175 - Dr. Eric Berg is known as a owner of the health and wellness - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Marcus AmosDr. Eric Berg is the founder of a health and wellness institute found in Virginia. He is furthermore the author to a best-selling weightloss book and then the originator of several overall health supplements. Dr. Berg's medical background is at chiropractic medicine, and then he in addition has ...
Views: 2010 - Cure Acne With Water and Lemons - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from magic willowBy now you have probably been absolutely bombarded with tips and tricks on how to cure acne simply and quickly. But what are the best steps to take first? Which ones are worth the time and effort, and in some cases the money? Well if you suffer from any form of acne, whether is it a simple ...
Views: 901 - New York Diet: Rev Up Your Fitness Using Nutrition - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Taheerah BarneyFitness is all important when it comes to living a long term healthy lifestyle. In fact, proper nutrition and fitness is essential to preventing many disease including heart disease, diabetes, and even some cancers. Within a New York diet and wellness program, fitness is often the “star” of most ...
Views: 992 - How Much Calcium Do You Need Whether Man or Woman? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Linda WolschlagerDo you know the other surprising sources for getting your calcium other than milk products? Green leafy vegetables and some dried beans also provide significant amounts. Moderate amounts of salmon, canned with the edible bones actually offer as much calcium as one glass of milk. Oh yeah, and ...
Views: 927 - Green Is Not Only For St Patrick's Day! - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Iris Rosenfeld, DCGREEN IS NOT ONLY FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY WEAR YOUR GREENS DAILY!!! NUTRITIONAL POWERHOUSES Profile for relatively small portions of these six popular green foods, courtesy of the Food and Drug Administration (Note: DV=recommended daily value based on 2,000 ...
Views: 1235(1 vote) - An Insight Into Meal Replacement Shakes - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Robert FogartyTime is one of the most valuable factors in our current lives. Modern lifestyles are often hectic and chaotic the world over. In this busy world, it can be hard for you to have your three meals a day every single day. You might find yourself rushing from one place to the other from time to time. ...
Views: 611 - Lose That Fat Sensibly - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2011 from Pete JorgensenUnder no circumstances attempt to by-pass any daily meals, since this basically is likely to make your body retain extra fat for energy vs. helping you to lose that fat. Lots of people believe that it is unhealthy to eat following 6 p.m., but it is not necessarily terrible if you’re wise ...
Views: 929(3 votes) - Spring 2011 Supplement Manufacturing Trends - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Kevin AgrawalThe winter season is winding down, the economy is recovering and more consumers, now more than ever, are showing a preference towards natural, nutritional and herbal products to meet their health needs. This is a great time to focus on enhancing your product line for spring 2011. Historically, ...
Views: 975 - The Best Time to Take Whey Protein - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from Mark alenMany people wonder at what is the best time to take whey protein. Although protein can be derived from common food groups such as fish, milk, eggs, cheese and beef, increasing intake on such food will also mean an increase in weight, which a lot of people would want to avoid at all cost. This is ...
Views: 929 - 10 Simple Tips to a Healthier & Happier Family - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Megan AdamsThere are few things in life that I know for sure, but one thing I am certain of is that all of us want healthier, happier families. As a mother myself, there is nothing I enjoy more than seeing the innocent smile on my daughter’s face, or hearing the delighted laughter of her older brother. ...
Views: 727 - Diet Solution Program, A Healthy Way To Lose Weight - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Stephanie JohnstonIt took me about 4 months to lose 35 lbs. with the Diet Solution Program. I was surprised not only by the weight loss, but also by how much healthier I felt. I had a drastic increase in energy and I no longer have spend a lot of time at the gym. I have been able to keep the weight off for ...
Views: 925 - Understanding the value of adrenal fatigue supplements in fighting the fatigue - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2011 from Brad HuseDo you know when tired who rejuvenates you? Probably your answer would be rest, relaxation and quick snack. But the correct answer is our adrenal glands which produce hormones that help us in overcoming the stress. And do you know what happens if these glands malfunction? The answer is adrenal ...
Views: 492 - Childhood Obesity Impacted by Marketing - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Lyndsey LovingerChildren can be easily influenced by what they see in the media. Often times, food is being directly marketed to children because advertisers know that kids want what they see on television. Now the World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for food marketing curbs in an effort to fight the ...
Views: 1031(2 votes) - Anxiety Relief Using Adaptogenic Herbs - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Jen SpringerAdaptogenic herbs, just the words give the vibe they should be taken seriously. They should but with a light heart. These herbs are your best friends if you have any of the cyclical and life paralyzing health conditions that doctors are scratching their heads over like fibromyalgia, fatigue, ...
Views: 4808(2 votes) - The Case Against Breakfast - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from CHARLES GLASSMANThere are no fat lions in the pride. Lions eat a diet almost extensively of red meat. They do not get fat from this because they only eat enough to sustain themselves—no more, no less. So at least in the case of the lion it is not so much what they eat as it is how often and how much they eat. ...
Views: 2363(1 vote) - Paleo Recipes for Toddlers - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Gail ColePaleo Toddler Recipes for Snacks, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Paleo Toddler Recipes are gluten, dairy, soy and preservative free. No more pre-packaged meals filled with artificial coloring and preservatives. Paleo diet recipes are gluten, dairy, soy and preservative free. An ideal diet for ...
Views: 1989(1 vote) - Healthy Food Choices Now Verses Then - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Jim RosenauHealthy food choices have changed through the years. What types of food were consumed in the old days and how were they kept. Healthy food choices are not as nutritous now with all these bad choices. As I walked through the grocery store, I see rows upon rows of packaged foods, ready to cook, ...
Views: 1335 - Dangerous Supplements: Incompetent Research. Intentional Deception? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from William CoursonBy William A. Courson, D.Ayur.(Sai Ayurvedic College of Miami, FL) A recent article (http://health.yahoo.net/articles/nutrition/dangerous-supplements) appearing on the Yahoo Health website captioned ?Dangerous Supplements? and dated August 3, 2010 contains some serious misstatements of fact ...
Views: 1578 - The Best Diet for Fighting Depression and Anxiety - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Michael LocklearMaking simple changes to your diet can have profound effects on your brain and body. Scientific organizations all over the world have found that eating the right foods can reverse depression, reduce anxiety, boost energy levels, improve mental alertness and concentration, and fight a variety of ...
Views: 2095 - Celiac Disease & Thyroid Disease – Overlap of Symptoms but Distinctly Different Diagnosis & Treatment - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Gary KaplanIt’s a commonly misdiagnosed autoimmune condition. Its symptoms include fatigue, constipation or diarrhea, hair loss, depression, weight gain or loss, and infertility. And it greatly undermines the sufferer’s quality of life. Sound a lot like Celiac Disease? Actually, these are common symptoms ...
Views: 1901(2 votes) - Essential Vitamins Of Wheatgrass powder - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Peter morganAs obesity increases because of propensity for people to live more sedentary lives, many people are advocating healthier lifestyles. A lifestyle that is more active and that includes proper amounts of nutrition is crucial for people who want to maintain their health or who are trying to overcome ...
Views: 735 - Nutritional Benefits Of Spirulina & Chlorella - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Peter morganInformation about nutrition is becoming an important part of the information we take in each day. Many of the groceries that we purchase come with nutrition labels that show us the percentages of protein, fiber, fat, and carbohydrates as well as the amount of vitamins and minerals they contain. ...
Views: 616 - Imporve Nutrition With Acai Berry - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Peter morganIf you have decided that now is the time to begin to improve your eating habits so that you take in more nutrition that you have in the past, you are not alone. Many people across the globe are finding that nutrition becomes more important to them each year. The percentage of obese people in the ...
Views: 644 - Using Organic Salt Instead of Refined Salt Can Lower Your Blood Pressure, Reduce Inflammation While Providing More Than 80 Nutritive Substances - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Emanuel Barling, Jr.Depending on the source, between 75 and 80% of our bodies are made up of water. Sodium is one of the 30 essential elements in your body. It is present in the cells and tissues of your body even though sodium comprises only 0.15% of the fluids in your body. Yet it is essential to regulate your ...
Views: 2300(6 votes) - NYC Nutritionist: Boost Your Brain Health With Fat - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Taheerah BarneyThe right fats are an important part of a healthy diet. In today's world, we eat too many fats without understanding how they play a role in our good health. Monounsaturated and omega 3 fats are important when it comes to a healthy diet, but they are often the most publicized. An NYC ...
Views: 1273(2 votes) - No More Diabetes & A New Lease On Life - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Kytka Hilmar-JezekKytka and her mother, Anna, have always had a good relationship, but after the birth of Kytka’s first child, they began to slowly drift apart. Kytka became very interested in health, diet, natural home birth, midwifery, breastfeeding, parenting and hygienic lifestyle. The information she found ...
Views: 2057(4 votes) - The Problem of Nutrition, The Praise of Raw Food - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Kytka Hilmar-JezekEhrenfried Pfeiffer’s asked Rudolf Steiner why people today appear unable to develop and act according to all they learn and seem to know. Steiner replied: “This is a problem of nutrition.” In Waldorf schools worldwide, there is a conscious effort to keep school snacks and meals as natural as ...
Views: 2216(20 votes) - Vegetarianism: The Long & Spiritual Definition - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Kytka Hilmar-JezekRudolf Steiner, the founder of Anthroposophy, once gave a lecture on the merits of vegetarianism to a small group of people. From the expression on their faces he could see that they had not understood the real essence of his words. At the end of the lecture he said he was going to have dinner ...
Views: 3127(3 votes) - Waldorf School Founder, Rudolf Steiner Was A Vegetarian - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Kytka Hilmar-JezekRudolf Steiner saw man primarily as a fourfold being. To understand this concept we need to consider Steiner’s views on the human being in relation to the kingdoms of nature: Firstly consider the mineral kingdom. It is dead, inanimate – a stone does not move unless an external force is ...
Views: 5012(3 votes) - Information on Alcohol Calorie Content - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Brent P CullenA lot of people are very health conscious these days . They like to keep track of things such as what they eat, what they wear, how much they exercise and they try to shy away from carbonated drinks and colas . God forbid if someday they drink a glass of cola which can contain up to 200 calories ...
Views: 727(1 vote) - Vitamins for Women - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Sonya WestUnless you eat a very "clean" diet and get all your needed vitamins through your meals...then you need supplements. Taking these also. When your are exercising and burning calories, you need to make sure that your body is getting all the recommended vitamins you need to stay healthy and ...
Views: 1238(1 vote) - Healthy Snacks for Kids - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Janet WhalenHealthy Snacks for Kids Parents are often looking for healthy kids snacks to help their children stay fit. It can be a challenge, though, with all of the unhealthy, over-sweetened and fattening snacks out there to tempt your kids. Worst of all, advertising actively targets children, ...
Views: 726 - You Are What You Drink: Make My Next Drink A Glassful Of Antioxidant Filtered Water Please! - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Brenda SkidmoreA necessity for life on Earth, clean water has been a long forgotten natural resource that many have taken for granted. We mistakenly think if we live in an area where rain regularly falls freely out of the sky it should, therefore, be safe and clean to drink. But throughout the world, and even ...
Views: 718 - The Vegetarian Diet and Heart Disease Prevention - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Robert WaldenOne would assume that with great wealth comes great health. This, apparently, does not pan out in practice, though, as the Western world continues to become more and more unhealthy as the decades pass. Heart disease kills more people in the US than any other disease. As of now, 34.3% of all ...
Views: 619 - Teach your child how to be healthy - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyIn a country where child obesity levels are rising every year due to the fast food industry and the growing lack of discipline the World's children have today, what could be more important than making sure your child isn't one of the statistics? It is never too late to start raising your ...
Views: 1361(1 vote) - Diet Tips For Women - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Mj DeeWeight loss is not about limiting the nutrients that we take in our body. To be truly successful in weight loss it is equally important to eat healthy foods. Dieting for weight loss should also go hand in hand with having a healthy lifestyle and start it should start at home. Most women seek ...
Views: 625 - Detoxing Can Aid Your Health Goals! - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Stacy WishnerAt the start of a New Year many of my patients make resolutions to lose weight, quit smoking, exercise more, or cut back on their alcohol consumption. After I tell them how glad I am that they’ve decided to take better control of their health they’re often surprised when I tell them that one of ...
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