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- Healthy Green Smoothie Recipes - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Cindy ClearyGreen smoothies are simply a fruit smoothie with fresh or powdered greens added. We love green smoothies and they are huge part of what we eat every day. On a typical day, we might make 1- 2 quarts of green smoothie in the morning and drink most of it for breakfast. Friends often drink 4 quarts ...
Views: 2501(2 votes) - Journaling Your Way to Healthy Eating - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from Mari L. McCarthyAmong the innumerable uses of journaling, keeping a food journal is especially enlightening and helpful. There may be a variety of reasons why a person would decide to keep a daily food journal. Here are just a few: • You want to lose or gain weight. • You want to alter your diet in any ...
Views: 2500(1 vote) - Compulsive Dieting: How to Avoid a Psychological Obsession with Weight Loss - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2016 from Anica OaksAn obsession with weight loss is a very destructive pathology. It is often subtle and insidious, weaving its way into a person's daily thoughts and life. It can slowly and surely destroy their confidence, self-image, relationships and health. If it reaches a severe enough state, it can even ...
Views: 2499 - Obesity Rates Rising, Best Tips to Lose Weight Now! - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from John PhillipObesity rates continue to grow at a staggering pace, with dire implications to both individual health and our struggling health care system. Over 2 million people moved from overweight to obese status, based on the Body Mass Index (BMI) scale, a standardized measurement of body weight. Obesity ...
Views: 2496(1 vote) - Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Parsnips - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Eric SmithThe parsnip is botanically recognised as Pastinaca sativa from the Apiaceae family. Often described as a white carrot. They are native to Europe, Asia and throughout the Mediterranean. They pre-date the potato and were often used in a fashion similar to potatoes today. Parsnips are thought to ...
Views: 2492 - Olives: Nutrition and health benefits - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2015 from Victor MarchioneFrom the trees of the Mediterranean come a delicious and healthy fruit. While most people use olives to complement savory dishes, this food item is classified as fruit – even if we tend to use it like a vegetable. Not only good with a martini, olives come in a wide variety and offer health ...
Views: 2492 - Say Bye to Fibromyalgia Pain by Using Zyflamend - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from Henry LouisIn today’s era, life has speed up so much that it seems as if it’s some sort of race. This race indeed gives birth to many diseases that are because people do not really care for themselves. They live on fast food and takes so called POWER NAPS. Now, talking about diseases most common of them ...
Views: 2489 - Watermelon juice can relieve sore muscles after exercise - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2016 from Victor MarchioneWatermelon juice has been found to relieve sore muscles after exercise. Watermelons are mainly made up of water, but they also contain essential vitamins and minerals that your body requires to feel great. For example, watermelons actually have high antioxidant content known to help the body ...
Views: 2488 - How To Deal With Sugar Toxicity - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2012 from Elizabeth Lucye RobillardSugar, it seems, is lethal to many. It's apparently responsible for increasing ill-effects of a plethora of disorders and diseases, ranging from ADHD to Metabolic Disease. Sugar can promote much ill health and may lead to (extremely hard to treat) autoimmune diseases that can cause grave ...
Views: 2487(1 vote) - Spirulina the Super Food - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Prof. George GrantSpirulina is a natural alga which has richest natural ingredients: Vitamin B-Complex, Vitamin A ,Vitamin E, Beta-Carotene, zeaxanthin, easy-to-absorb Iron ; Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA), Phycocyanin ; Chlorophyll ,Glycolipids , SOD (Super Oxide Dismutase) a potent antioxidant. Spirulina is a ...
Views: 2484(2 votes) - Discover the Healing Powers of 6 Amazing Superfruits - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Bill CoverAcai, Mangosteen, Goji. It seems like we can’t get enough of all those juices that are promising us to lose weight and have healthy skin. While the Acai berry is most noted for its power to lose weight, it’s not the only superfruit on the block that holds a lot of weight. There are other ...
Views: 2483(3 votes) - The Failure of the Western Medical Model - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaOne Cause, One Cure The western medical model looks at illness from a one cause-one disease-one cure perspective. This is called allopathic medicine. If a person has high blood pressure, an allopathic physician may give him or her a drug to lower blood pressure. The doctor may opt for the ...
Views: 2477(2 votes) - The Great Protein Debate - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2009 from Grace AllisonAre high or low protein diets superior? How much protein does one need? Is animal protein necessary in the diet? The following are observations based on working with many clients over the past two decades. What is Protein? Proteins are substances made up of smaller chemicals called amino ...
Views: 2477 - 5 Dangerous Gout Foods To Avoid - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2013 from Ray T KnudgetThere are many foods that you can and cannot eat when you are afflicted by gout pain. Let us go through the 5 dangerous gout foods to avoid. These foods listed here will be the ones that you should try your best to minimize your intake. Red meat There are many types of meat available in ...
Views: 2476(1 vote) - Red grapes: nutrition and health benefits - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2015 from Victor MarchioneGrapes have been grown for more than 5,000 years and are a tasty snack or addition to salads and desserts. Many North Americans turn to red grapes as a way to cut calories or reduce fat, but there is much more to eating red grapes than potential weight loss. Recent studies suggest red grapes may ...
Views: 2472 - Whey Protein Benefits Us All - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Tom GourleyWhat supplement has been shown to lower high blood pressure, lower triglycerides, lower total and LDL cholesterol, support the immune system, support healthy insulin levels, preserve your muscle strength, increase lean muscle mass and assist with fat loss? The answer is Whey Protein! Quite ...
Views: 2472(2 votes) - Candida Albicans: It May Not Be What You Think it Is! - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kerri KnoxCandida Albicans is a common yeast EVERYWHERE. It shows up in the environment, on our bodies and in our bodies. It competes for space with 'good' bacteria on the skin and anywhere that it is warm and moist in the body- such as the mouth, constantly wet skin and the genitals to name a few places ...
Views: 2471(1 vote) - Cabbage Juice Cure for Acid Reflux and Stomach Ulcers - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2015 from Mark SnareFinding a quick cure I found complete relief from acid reflux and stomach ulcers in four days! Discounting the two years of trying conventional medicine, extreme diets, Ayurveda and Homeopathy. As well as having endoscopies, colonoscopies and CT scans. . Symptoms It started with pain ...
Views: 2470 - Easy Steps To Get More Energy and Strength - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Garin BaderIt's easy to get more energy and strength if you fuel your body with solid foods that'll fuel you regularly throughout the day. These days, everyone seems to want to have more energy whether it's to achieve peak performance or just to get more work done in a day with more stamina. As funny ...
Views: 2464(2 votes) - Hardgainer Meal Plans - Nutritional and Planning Advice for Skinny Bodybuilders - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2009 from James McLainIf you are a hardgainer, meal plans should be a central part of your bodybuilding regime. In fact it is precisely because you are a hardgainer you must take not of this because gaining muscle mass is not just about pumping iron (though that is essential), it is also about supplying the body with ...
Views: 2459 - Hudor: The Miracle Substance - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesHave you heard of hudor? Its effects overshadow even the most potent ancient Chinese herbs. Its healing capabilities outperform wonder drugs from deep in the Amazonian rain forest. It holds the key to countless health benefits and wellness miracles. Hudor can make your nails stronger, hair ...
Views: 2455 - 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: 2453(4 votes) - How to Reverse Diabetes - How to Get Rid Of Diabetes Permanently - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2017 from Banks RobertWhile diabetes medications, insulin injections and various other tools and resources which can help control blood sugar levels and are big business and can cost a diabetic at least $10,000.00, there are many natural ways that can be even more effective at managing blood sugar levels in addition ...
Views: 2447 - Asparagus: Nutrition and health benefits - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2015 from Victor MarchioneDon’t let the side effect of smelly urine turn you off asparagus, it packs many essential vitamins and nutrients that your body needs. Let’s further explore the nutritional value of asparagus along with how it can improve our health. Nutritional value of asparagus First and foremost ...
Views: 2442 - 10 foods that Crohn’s disease patients must avoid - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2015 from Daniel DisusaWhen it comes to finalizing a balanced diet that goes well with Crohn’s disease medications, not all foods can be chosen equally. Some of the inclusions like spicy goods and hot saucers have to avoided, especially during flare-ups. In order to choose the right foods that help boost both ...
Views: 2441(1 vote) - The Top Eight Foods To Support A Healthy Liver - by Submitted on May 13, 2012 from Edwin BartolomeMaintaining a healthy liver is vital to sustaining overall good health. Various medical circles acknowledge that the liver is the second most important bodily organ after the heart. This is due to the fact that the liver performs a significant number of essential bodily functions that help ...
Views: 2440 - The Proper Sports Nutrition For Extreme Sports - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2007 from Dr. Michael GrantThese days, with the evolution of the whole extreme sports concept, the topic of sports nutrition has also gained a lot of importance and attention from the sportsmen as well as from the media. The professional sportsmen performing in extreme sports hold an elevated status in society and this ...
Views: 2435 - Are You a Foodie or an Emotional Eater? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Annette ColbyAre you a foodie? A foodie is a term invented in 1981 by Paul Levy and Ann Barr, who used it in the title of their 1984 book The Official Foodie Handbook. The term is used to describe someone who seeks out and enjoys new restaurants, foods, and wines. is a term used to describe someone who seeks ...
Views: 2434 - Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Lychee - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Eric SmithThe Lychee, a native of China, grows best in tropical and subtropical regions and can be found growing in many parts of the world these days. It is Botanically recognised as Litchi chinensis from the Sapindaceae plant family. The lychee tree can grow as tall as 20 Metres but more typically ...
Views: 2432(1 vote) - Spice it Up - Improve Your Health With Herbs and Spices - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Ann MusicoWho would have thought that simply using different herbs and spices to flavor and enhance your foods can boost the nutritional value of your meals and provide amazing health benefits as well? Research shows that adding various spices to your meals is synonymous with promoting health and ...
Views: 2428 - Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Pearl Barley - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Eric SmithPearl barley is barley that has had its hull and bran. Barley can not be eaten without the outer hull being removed. Pearl Barley has also had its bran layer removed. For Human Consumption, Pearl barley is the most common. It is faster to cook, less chewy and more readily digested. Pearl ...
Views: 2426 - Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Kiwi Fruit (Chinese Gooseberry) - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Eric SmithThe Kiwi Fruit or Chinese Gooseberry is botanically recognised as Actinidia deliciosa of the Family Actinidiaceae. Despite its commonly recognised name (Kiwi Fruit) it is a Native of China. There are many hybrids of the Kiwi Fruit all bred for their own individual characteristics. The fruit ...
Views: 2421 - 245 NUTRITION AND FITNESS TIPS - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from dushawn hadinger1. Drinking very cold water speeds up your metabolism. The body has to use energy to bring the water up to normal body temperature. 2. Salba seed is the most nutrient dense food presently known.These tasteless seeds have the highest concentration of vitamins, minerals, good fats, fiber and ...
Views: 2420(1 vote) - Garlic Dip with Crudités - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from George MateljanFor a great appetizer before dinner or as a snack any time of the day, try this quick and easy-to-make dip that goes with any type of fresh cut vegetables (such as carrots, celery, cucumbers, or bell peppers). Garlic not only tastes great but provides you with extra health benefits from its ...
Views: 2419(3 votes) - Plum health benefits: Naturally sweet nutrition - by Submitted on May 22, 2015 from Victor MarchioneWarmer weather brings in-season fruits and vegetables – and trips to your local farmer’s market are a must. Fruits, in particular, are an integral part of a healthy diet and when they are in season they are that much easier to enjoy. One fruit you should be eating more of is the humble and ...
Views: 2419 - 7 Foods You Should Avoid Eating - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2010 from Dr. Erica GoodstoneWhat food should we be eating to maintain and improve our health? What food should we avoid eating? Many of us continue to read and hear conflicting reports and confusing information about food. An interesting article provided by Prevention appeared as an aol health report. The following ...
Views: 2416(4 votes) - Baked Sweet potato Fries Low Fat Recipe - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Popa WoolseyPerfect low-fat baked sweet potato fries recipe with cinnamon. Baked Cinnamon sweet potato Fries are the perfect low-fat food when you have that urge to snack on something sweet. As you well know it is often the perennial ‘sweet tooth' that interrupts those well intentioned efforts to stay on a ...
Views: 2416(2 votes) - Advice on Buying Organic Foods - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2010 from Zaklina TrajcevskaOrganic foods are grown, stored and packed without the use of toxic chemicals, with a view to a more holistic process that benefits the environment, the soil, animals and humans. Many studies show that organic foods have more nutrients than foods grown conventionally - this could be because ...
Views: 2415(4 votes) - Hot Polenta Breakfast with Dried Fruit Compote - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from George MateljanThis healthy hot breakfast is so good with its natural sweetness from the honey and dried fruit you may feel like you are eating dessert. It is a delicious topping for the polenta. A perfect satisfying breakfast on a cool morning that will sustain you for hours. Prep and Cook Time: 30 minutes ...
Views: 2415(2 votes) - Wheatgrass & Wheatgrass Benefits -- How to Drink Wheat Grass Juice and Like It! - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Judy DolanWheatgrass contains profound healing properties. But if drinking wheat grass juice leads to such powerful benefits, why don’t more people drink it? Perhaps, the taste keeps people away. Wheatgrass benefits are almost innumerable. Wheat grass juice may improve digestion, blood sugar levels, ...
Views: 2411(1 vote) - Radish: Nutrition and health benefits - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2015 from Victor MarchioneRadishes are root vegetables that come in a variety of colors including red, white, purple and black. Radishes today are often overlooked, but remain a staple in salads. But radishes should play a larger part in your diet as they offer many health benefits due to their nutrition. There are many ...
Views: 2410 - Cut Sugar and Lose Weight Fast - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2010 from John PhillipAmericans consume 156 pounds of sugar for every man, woman and child each year, and this number is continuing to grow at an alarming rate. The vast majority doesn’t come from the sugar jar, but is conveniently hidden in foods you may never suspect. Sugar, and its evil cousin high fructose corn ...
Views: 2405(1 vote) - Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Mulberry - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Eric SmithThe Mulberry is from the Plant family Moraceae. It is botanically recognised, as Morus of which there are many species (sp.). It is thought to be up to 20 species of Mulberry. They are generally a sub-tropical tree grown commonly around Asia, Africa, America and Europe. The largest clusters ...
Views: 2397 - 10 Healthiest Foods Under $1 - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Sam EtkinYou can’t tune into the news today without hearing about the rising cost of living, be it gas for your car, heat for your home, or food for your family. Many baby boomers are giving up -- or at least stretching out -- food luxury items such as those coveted fancy coffees, because their ...
Views: 2394(2 votes) - The Human Longevity Diet For Increased Life Expectancy - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Brian MIn recent years it has been noted by countless scientists and medical researchers that the food you eat (your diet) is extremely influential to human longevity. Various clinical studies have shown that that mice beat aging and live longer, healthier lives when they eat a diet that consists of ...
Views: 2394(2 votes) - Kefir Grains - Kefir Health Benefits - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2009 from Glenn PrescotIn 1908, Metchnikov wrote in his book "The extension of life" that the secret of longevity found in the Russian Caucasus Mountains was Kefir. Kefir is actually cultured milk that people made and consumed. The villagers of the Caucasus Mountains gave us the Caucasian yogurt and kefir (milk ...
Views: 2389(1 vote) - Fasting Leads to Rapid Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2010 from John PhillipNo word can produce more fear, emotion and misunderstanding in the world of diet and weight loss than fasting. The term conjures up visions of starving for days and weeks without a morsel of food, and drinking only fruit juices. A traditional fast is controversial and possibly even unhealthy for ...
Views: 2385(3 votes) - Water: For the Health of It! - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Dr. Alicia ArmitsteadThe idea of unhealthy vs. healthy water may be a new one to you because it’s rarely a topic of nutrition and diet books and can be really confusing. Should the water be from the tap or bottled, hard or soft, spring, distilled, mineral or sparkling? The evidence points to bottled hard water, ...
Views: 2384(4 votes) - 7 Easy Ways to Go from Belly Fat to Belly Flat - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2010 from Brendan McCarthyIt must have been written in the 'Manly Man's Manual to Manliness' that having a flat stomach was an essential when it referred to 'The Perfect Man'. Well if this has always evaded you, then you may well be doing a few things that stop you from ever getting there. Here are 7 easy steps that will ...
Views: 2383(5 votes) - Sick all the Time? You Probably Have gluten Sensitivity.. - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kerri KnoxCeliac Disease (CD) is an autoimmune disease caused by a genetic inability to digest the protein portion of many common grains- including those in wheat. This undigested part of the grain, called gluten, is then attacked by the body's own immune system, causing inflammation and damage to the ...
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