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- How Effective Is Whey Protein? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Mary VargheseProteins are very essential for building the muscles. Therefore body builders, athletes and people who are interested in body building should take more proteins in their diet. They are composed of amino acids and branched chain amino acids. They are obtained mainly from the food items like ...
Views: 1548 - Why Should You Alkaline Your Body? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from David BeckerA number of different health conditions are attributed to having a body that is living in an acidic state. It is generally understood that in order for disease to grow, the body may be acidic and many of the aches and pains that we regularly experience may also be linked with this challenge. ...
Views: 472(1 vote) - Is Organic a Healthier Choice? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Eric SmithThere is a lot of Scientific study into the benefits of Organically grown food compared to food grown with conventional farming methods. Some studies indicate Organic is more nutritious while others show conventionally grown produce is. Better for us. I am going to look at it from a logical ...
Views: 2278(1 vote) - The Revealing Truth To Losing The Belly Fat - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Jeffrey CarpenterThe goal of losing the belly fat can have a lot of trial and error because every person is not created equal. Genetics allows each and every one of us to be different than the next person which means that we have different requirements for us to be able to lose weight. Some of us have higher ...
Views: 792 - Should a Diet for Diabetes Type 2 Include Bread? - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Emilia KlappPerhaps the most difficult change you will have to make in a diet for diabetes type 2 is avoiding white and wheat flour products such as bread and cereals. Brown bread may look like a healthy choice, but not all brown breads are whole grain. Most “whole wheat” (brown) bread produced in the ...
Views: 2113(1 vote) - Colon Cleanse Reviews - Some Side Effects Of Colon Cleansing - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Zara BuckleyMedical professionals will say to you that it is not needed to cleanse your colon. It can purify itself. This has been established by research workers who have invested very much of their lives looking at other people's colons. But if you really feel that it's true that we are accumulating a ...
Views: 949(1 vote) - Super Nutrients Shown to Reverse Brain Aging and Cognition - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from John PhillipIt will come as no surprise to many health minded individuals that a natural diet high in vegetables and fruits promotes health and extends lifespan. Foods saturated with synthetic chemicals, hydrogenated fats, salt and sugar stress our genetic integrity and result in metabolic chaos. We evolved ...
Views: 828 - How to Look Slim Naturally - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Mary VargheseThe main reason for obesity is over eating. It is very important to change your eating habits to become fit and healthy. Losing weight is simpler if you change your food routines. Prepare a food regime that you need to follow thoroughly to reduce the weight. There are certain home remedies that ...
Views: 867 - Tips to Shed Your Weight Naturally - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Mary VargheseEvery one would like to look slimmer and beautiful. You just have to make a few changes in your life style in order to get a slim body. Natural techniques can be adopted to lose your weight effectively and securely. Guidelines for Effective Weight Reduction 1. Drink adequate amount of ...
Views: 569 - Tips for Diabetic Patients - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Mary VarghesePreventing and controlling diabetics is easy, when you care about the food you take. Your nutritional requirements are identical to that of other healthy people. The only thing in which you need to care is on your eating habit. You will have to learn better eating routine. When you are a ...
Views: 572 - What Is Acai Berry And How Can I Get It? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Ryan JessicaWhat is Acai? Actually it is a small purple or cherry colored berry found in the forests of the Amazon. It’s very rich in vitamins and minerals and has an extreme antioxidant capacity. Freeze dried Acai is often referred to as the world’s strongest antioxidant. Not all Acai is of the same ...
Views: 1058 - Acai- An Antioxidant, A Beauty Product And A Natural Aphrodisiac - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Ryan JessicaWhat is Acai? Actually it is a small purple or cherry colored berry found in the forests of the Amazon. It’s very rich in vitamins and minerals and has an extreme antioxidant capacity. Freeze dried Acai is often referred to as the world’s strongest antioxidant. Not all Acai is of the same ...
Views: 881 - How to Cure Diabetes? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Mary VargheseDiabetes should be treated at the initial stage itself. You can control the problems associated with diabetes only if it is in its initial stage. Severe diabetes problems are very difficult to manage and cure. To have to control your diet if you wish to reduce your problems related to ...
Views: 662 - How To Eat Fish To Benefit Your Health! - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Stacy WishnerMy patients and I are lucky. We live in an area surrounded by the ocean and several big lakes. Not only is it a beautiful environment but it is home to one of the best foods you can eat, fish, which is abundant here. There are many great fish restaurants in this area that are always packed with ...
Views: 2736 - Do you have "Orthorexia?" Why wanting a healthy diet is now a disease - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2011 from William CoursonYou may think that you’re doing yourself and your family a wonderful service by only keeping healthy foods in the house, explaining all things flax seed to them and talking about colon cleansing, but all your hard work and healthily zealous behavior may actually have a negative impact on ...
Views: 2177(2 votes) - How Much Water is Enough? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsBy: Dr. Tim Reynolds One thing I learned in the Green Berets was the importance of water and keeping my team well hydrated. There were times our bodies required drinking several gallons of water a day just to stay hydrated. Water intake is so important to the human body that the only thing ...
Views: 1244 - Bread, Anyone? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Trent VaughnI have always been a big fan of breads. Yes, that I can last a whole week just by eating bread alone. I always find myself amazed and mesmerized going inside a bakery or a café with breads displayed on the shelves. I don’t know what is with breads that gives out such fulfilling feeling. Serve ...
Views: 667 - Is Dessert Really Bad? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Trent VaughnDessert is the last part of the meal, eaten after lunch or dinner. Some would say that it is the most anticipated part of the meal. Sweets easily come to mind - sugar, sugar, sugar! There is candied, baked, frozen, fried and chilled, but however way it is prepared, a meal will not be complete ...
Views: 748 - Pot Roast - the Trick - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Trent VaughnEntrée was first used in France, from the word itself, entrance, which means a smaller course which precedes the main course. Sounds like and indeed it is appetizer, since it was where that word was derived. But the usage of the term “entrée” has long been changed over time, when it is now ...
Views: 689 - Acai- An Antioxidant, A Beauty Product And A Natural Aphrodisiac - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Ryan JessicaThey say that the path to a man’s heart goes through his stomach (provide him good food and he is all yours). This might be true, but the path to man’s heart also goes through the area slightly below the stomach i.e. from the sex organ. Well, it is true because the hunger of stomach can be ...
Views: 697 - Inflammation and the Diseases it Causes - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2011 from Kurt PrachWhen people have allergies, aching joints, stiff hands, Rheumatoid Arthritis, these are all diagnosed conditions; and the underlying cause is inflammation. Chronic inflammation breaks down our body’s defense system and when that happens we end up with heart disease, diabetics, Rheumatoid ...
Views: 1000 - Acai - An Organic Superfood And An Energy Booster - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Ryan JessicaSometimes little things do wonders and most of the times the amazing output comes from the things we consider of least importance. In the game of soccer the great legends like Pele and Maradona were of less than average height. And yet they were the most well-known and respected players of the ...
Views: 734 - Tips to become slim - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Mary VargheseYou have to maintain a healthy body to reduce your chance to get diseases. Overweight or obesity is now resulting is a lot of diseases. You can also be attractive if you maintain a perfect body. A lot of people think that it is very difficult to reduce their weight. You can reduce your weight if ...
Views: 1190(2 votes) - Do You Wish To Reduce Your Weight? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Mary VargheseThere are a lot of problems associated with increased weight or obesity. The present generation has a lot of more health problems due to their unhealthy living style. A survey indicated that about thirty percent of the people in the developed countries are obese. If you wish to reduce your ...
Views: 578 - Loose your Weight Effectively - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Mary VargheseThere are a lot of methods to loose your weight. But you have to choose the most effective method to loose your weight. The method you choose should also be safe. If you reduced your weight by unconventional methods then you will have a lot of health problems. Diet controlling is also very ...
Views: 567 - Acai, Small Fruit, Huge Benefits - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Ryan JessicaWhat does it actually mean to stay young forever? Are we thinking of perfect, glowing skin without wrinkles? Or maybe a fit and toned body? What about having lots of energy? Staying healthy is also an important factor. A satisfying and exciting sex life is without question also something we ...
Views: 687 - Wheatgrass Juice -- Natural Power Drink - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Goran KenigPeople these days are starting to recognize the value of eating healthier foods and the positive advantages that are gained through a healthy diet. The benefits are countless and studies have proved that people who consume foods which are rich in minerals and vitamins experience lesser ...
Views: 1040 - Why Would You Buy Wine Online? - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Eric SimonWhat are some of the greatest benefits that come along with buying wine online? When buying wine from an online source, you can surely expect to receive an abundant selection of virtually any kind of wine that comes to mind. One of the trials most are faced with when attempting to find their ...
Views: 609 - Suppress your appetite naturally to look slim - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Mary VargheseIn order to attain a slim body it is very important to have control over your appetite. This is very effectual in reducing your weight and stopping the habit of over eating. You can find natural appetite suppressants that reduce your appetite. They are hundred percent safe and secure. You ...
Views: 554 - Look slim without compromising your food - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Mary VargheseThe rate of obesity is increasing day by day. Lifestyle changes are the major reason for making the individuals obese. So in today’s world weight loss agenda’s are attaining much popularity. In fact, no one likes to look fat and baggy. However, no one is ready to take exercise and strict food ...
Views: 589 - 15 simple tips to look slim - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Mary VargheseThis article will give you simple techniques for weight loss. 1. Drink lot of water, that means drink about 8 to 9 glasses of water regularly. Water will suppress your appetite. 2. Lessen the quantity of food you eat. This will help to increase your metabolic rate. 3. Include vegetables ...
Views: 537 - Healthy Eating And The Facts - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Karyn DaviesIt's very had to wade through all the contridictions when it comes to healthy eating at the present. How can we tell who is telling us the facts and who to take with a grain of salt? The diet gurus of the world make us believe that there are literally thousands of different healthy foods and ...
Views: 642(1 vote) - Got Milk? If So, Dump it! - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Akilah SchäferBefore I begin to discuss the importance of not drinking cow’s milk, I ask that if anyone believes that this article is in anyway false, please fell free to do your own research and challenge this issue. I guarantee that you will not only find information that supports this article, but you will ...
Views: 1650(1 vote) - TEN SOLUTIONS TO YOUR 2011 RESOLUTIONS - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Iris Rosenfeld, DCTEN SOLUTIONS TO YOUR 2011 RESOLUTIONS CONSIDER MAKING ONE LIFESTYLE CHANGE PER MONTH FROM THE LIST OF 10 BELOW Are you swearing off cookies and alcohol? Studies show that the three most common new years resolutions are losing weight, exercising more and quitting smoking . . . all health ...
Views: 1113 - Natural versus organic foods the raw truth - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyOn first look of the title, natural versus organic you might say, well organic and natural mean the same thing. But you would be very wrong because organic and natural do not mean the same thing and by far. In fact, it is a common misconception that organic means the same as natural and vice ...
Views: 1726(2 votes) - The GI Factor - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Joanne JacksonThe glycemic index (GI) is a measure of the effects of carbohydrates on blood sugar levels. In the early 1980s, Dr. David Jenkins (professor of nutrition at the University of Toronto) and his colleagues developed the glycemic index (GI) in their research to determine which foods were best ...
Views: 1410(1 vote) - Green is Good for You! - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Ann MusicoA client of mine called me today. She has been taking spirulina capsules in place of a multi as I suggest. She noticed when she ran out of them, not only did she have less energy, but she began craving sugar. Now that may just be how it affects her, but I thought it was very interesting. ...
Views: 1588(1 vote) - A Lowering Cholesterol Diet Is Not Hard to Follow - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Emilia KlappA lowering cholesterol diet is not that difficult to follow. In fact, many regular foods sold at your local supermarket can reduce LDL cholesterol, the bad type, increase HDL, the good one, and prevent the oxidation of LDL, making it less harmful to the arteries. Let us see which foods are these ...
Views: 1676(1 vote) - Smarter Food Choices For Easy Fat Loss - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Ted DeeMany of us have a few pounds of extra weight to lose, and many of us are not going to lose them at least anytime fast. And for those that do the weight often comes back on. I have friends who have been losing and gaining the same 20 pounds for years. There are plenty of diets out there, and most ...
Views: 785 - Tips about dealing with life problems - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Amalia JeffersonIt is common for people to get some tough times throughout their life. The most critical thing is for you to continue to be motivated. Do not forget that these problems are only temporary and that there'll be a way out. You will find some quite simple tips that exist and that will permit you ...
Views: 881 - Crock Pot Recipes for Football Sunday - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Reggie BeanCrock pot recipes are perfect for football Sunday. When you wake up in the morning, just set up the crock pot with your favorite appetizer, barbecue or Sunday dinner and it will be ready to eat before, during or after the game. The last thing you want to be doing while the game is on is ...
Views: 1616(2 votes) - Your Everyday Diet for Cholesterol - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Emilia KlappAlthough understanding the working of cholesterol can be a hard task, a diet for cholesterol doesn’t have to be. Actually, if there is something clear in all this cholesterol business is that what you eat can have a tremendous effect on LDL cholesterol, the “bad guy”. Your diet can modify LDL in ...
Views: 1604(2 votes) - The Fountain Of Youth Grows Wild In The Amazon - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Ryan JessicaThese days it might be really hard for health conscious persons to select the most healthful and natural food, beauty products and dietary supplements among all the different brands. Many of the substances and foods out there that are being marketed as something extremely healthful and organic, ...
Views: 672 - Strive to Achieve: Good Health Has No Short Cut - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Brendan McCarthyLet’s be completely honest here. There is just no shortcut to achieving good health. Like developing character or fattening up your bank account, it takes time. The only guarantee that we can accomplish and maintain such desirable gains is for us to continually improve ourselves and maintain ...
Views: 1230 - Health Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Peas - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Eric SmithPeas are a common vegetable grown in many home gardens around the world. Botanically recognised as Pisum sativum. Varieties include “macrocarpon” (Snow peas or Snap peas) and “hortense” (Podded peas) from the family Fabaceae. Peas originated in areas around Turkey and Western Asia. Peas grow ...
Views: 2119 - Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Pumpkin (Winter Squash) - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Eric SmithPumpkin is from the plant family Cucurbitaceae of the genus Cucurbita pepo. It is a common genus and species with many cultivars including; Acorn squash, Delicata squash, Gem squash, Heart of gold squash, Pattypan squash, Pumpkin, Zucchini and many others. Some Pumpkins belong to other species’ ...
Views: 2160(1 vote) - Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Common Stone Fruit - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Eric SmithStone Fruit or a Drupe as they are sometimes referred usually has a single seed in the centre of a fleshy (fruit) outer protective covering. Stone fruit are nutritious and typically rich in Antioxidant vitamins particularly Vitamin C. The flesh of Stone fruit is designed to protect the seed ...
Views: 3001 - Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Watermelon - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Eric SmithThe Watermelon is a hard skinned Berry known as a pepo. Botanically recognised as Citrullus lanatus, it is a member of the Cucurbitaceae family, which also included Pumpkins, Zucchini and Gourds. Though officially a berry, watermelon is rarely recognised as such in the general ...
Views: 2189 - Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Silverbeet - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Eric SmithRecognised as a part of the Amaranthaceae family, Silverbeet or, Beta vulgaris cicla, as it is Botanically known, is often incorrectly called spinach. Spinach has a different Genus name of the same family. In many countries Silverbeet is more commonly recognised as Chard. Silverbeet can be ...
Views: 2957 - Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - String Beans - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Eric SmithString Beans are one of the most nutritious vegetables grown commercially for food. String Beans are high in B Group vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, and a rich source of vitamin C. String beans are also exceptionally high in Amino acids Phenylalanine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Valine, Methionine, ...
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