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- Testing Yourself for Food Sensitivities - by Submitted on May 06, 2015 from Bob HuttingaThere are two kinds of allergic reactions, immediate and delayed. We don’t usually test for immediate reactions, because you know what they are by your immediate reaction. Testing for this can be done with skin testing and with a blood test called RAST (radioallergosorbent test). The RAST is the ...
Views: 2031 - ***Protect Your Healthy with Variety Goodness - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2015 from Hope AndersonWhether you day is gray or sunny add colorful healthy dishes to your menus. Colorful cancer fighting phytochemicals are plentiful throughout the year covering all seasons. These colorful fruits and vegetables provide varied textures, aromas and taste all for you to experience and add to your ...
Views: 2225 - ***Full Body Protection of Green Tea - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2015 from Hope AndersonThe Asians and the British love to drink tea especially green tea in their diet. Researchers found that there is much protection against cancer. Tea drinking is slower to catch on in the United States and other Western countries as the daily beverage of choice. There are many researchers ...
Views: 2221 - ***Can What You Drink Give You Full body Protection? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2015 from Hope AndersonYes, the Institute of Cancer Research showed findings on the cancer- fighting power of green tea. Drinking Green has properties that can give full protection to your body. In fact the research shows that the major component in green tea may impede the cancer process more extensively than they ...
Views: 2066 - How flexible are you? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2015 from Kenny McDowellMany of us at some stage come to a point where we want to lose bodyfat for some reason - be it a bodybuilding/fitness model contest, a holiday or even for health reasons. How hard do you have to be on yourself with your diet? Does your daily nutrition have to be "squeaky clean" with food only ...
Views: 1893 - 4 Fantastic Online Resources for Healthy Recipes - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2014 from Anica OaksIt isn't always easy finding healthy food or recipes in the world that we live in, but the internet can be a great source. There are countless websites that offer fantastic healthy recipes, but this article has narrowed it down to four. 1. Dr. Oz Dr. Oz is a cardiologist, as well as a talk ...
Views: 2143 - ***Healthy Eating for Breast Health – Part 2 - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2014 from Hope AndersonCaffeine! Assess is there a connection? Studies have not proven a direct link between caffeine and FBD (fibrocystic breast diseases) yet, however, some doctors recommend that women with this condition should avoid coffee as far as possible. The reason based on the report given by women that ...
Views: 2108 - ***How to Eliminate Sugar and Boost Healthy Breasts: Part 1 - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2014 from Hope AndersonHealthy Eating for Breast Health Discover What? How to Eliminate Sugar from your diet and Boost Healthy Breasts Research shows that cancer has an insatiable appetite for sugar. As the saying goes, you are what you eat is not a myth. The evidence is there that cancer cells thrive on the ...
Views: 1980 - ***Discover the Glycemic Index/Load for Healthy Eating - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2014 from Hope AndersonHealthy eating is the first step in taking control of your health. You can do so much to control how you look and feel through your food choices and physical activity. The good news is that you do not need special diet foods. The same food that is good for you is good for the whole ...
Views: 1953 - ***Resistant Carbohydrates in Dry Beans - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2014 from Hope AndersonBeans are healthy legumes and play a major role in our diets. Beans contain resistant fiber RF and resistant starch RS and both are prebiotics. Prebiotics are undigested food ingredients that support the growth and activities of certain bacteria (probiotics) in the colon. These ...
Views: 1725 - ***BEANS! SMART CHOICES FOR YOUR HEALTHY DIET AND LIFE - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2014 from Hope AndersonBeans are in the legume family and have a new profile. It was a staple in my family while growing up and still is in my own family. Everyone, the rich the poor, young, and the old are interested in good health. People are doing a variety of exercises to become fit. They are also changing ...
Views: 1713 - ***Can Drugs Interfere with Your Nutrition? - by Submitted on May 30, 2014 from Hope AndersonLearn About These Findings You are doing your best to live a healthy lifestyle by eating the right foods to get the right nutrients. You make time to exercise, you get enough sleep, find leisure time to relax and you maybe even taking vitamin and mineral supplements to cover all your ...
Views: 1654 - ***FIVE STRATEGIES SUPERMARKET SOLUTIONS TO LIVE DELICIOUSLY - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2014 from Hope AndersonStudy shows 1 in 3 shopper is confused about what to eat to be healthy. Bare in mind that supermarket covers 44,00 square feet and offers 30,000 items that add to more confusion. You can find healthy choices in the supermarket if you plan ahead to find healthy solutions. Here are these 5 ...
Views: 1562 - ***SHOPPING GUIDE - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2014 from Hope AndersonBREADS, PASTA, RICE AND GRAINS LOOK FOR Whole-Grain Pasta, couscous, Oat Bran, quinoa, barley oatmeal grits, Kasha, brown rice oat bran, crack wheat, wild rice Packaged mixes or prepared grain-based entrees, side dishes – usually have more sodium and fat Cereal LOOK ...
Views: 1799 - ***Therapeutic Lifestyle Program for A Healthy Heart - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2014 from Hope AndersonThe heart is one of the most studied organs where research is concerned. It is the number one disease that kills more people every year. Heart disease is often referred to as a “man’s” disease. But reports show that women are not far behind. In the United States, 41 ...
Views: 1349 - ***Nutrition Tidbits with Kale/collard Green Recipe - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2014 from Hope AndersonPeople who eat spinach, collard greens, kale and other dark green, leaf vegetables five or six times a week have about 43 percent lower risk for macular degeneration than those who eat it less than once a month, according to a large study in Massachusetts. Apparently the carotenoids that ...
Views: 1496 - ***DISCOVER AND EXPLORE DIVERSE WAYS TO IMPLEMENT FABULOUS FRUITS AND VERSATILE VEGETABLES - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2014 from Hope AndersonFRUITS There are so many statements and questions that are attached to the subject of why you should eat 5 to 9 daily servings of fruits and vegetables. You know what they are. Stop pondering and do what this known ad says, “Just do it.” Start implementing these life-changing ...
Views: 1587 - ***STRAWBERRY YOGURT FREEZE - ADAPTED FROM VITAMIX - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2014 from Hope AndersonHere is a recipe that you can experiment with at home. Use a blender or food processor to prepare it or better yet if you have a Vitamix blender this recipe is made for its use. Ingredients Needed: 1-cup (240 g) nonfat, plain vanilla or strawberry yogurt 1 pound (454 g) frozen ...
Views: 1489(1 vote) - ***Capture the Goodness of Berries for Good Health - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2014 from Hope AndersonWe often eat berries for dessert or as a part of a general meal but did you know that berries are good cancer busters? They prevent constipation a subject that some people are afraid to talk about. Berries also reduce the risk of infection. Take for example strawberries; the Romans believed ...
Views: 1392 - Use of Serum Albumin and Prealbumin in Determining Nutritional Status - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2014 from Becky DornerWe continue to receive questions from practitioners regarding whether it is appropriate to use serum albumin and/or prealbumin to determine nutritional status and/or nutritional repletion. To answer this question, I'll share some information from our book, The Complete Guide to Nutrition Care ...
Views: 1715 - ***Preventive Measures for Vitamin Deficiencies - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2014 from Hope AndersonEating a variety of food is the best way to get these important nutrients or through supplementation. Eat the natural, whole foods that are vitamin-rich as specified below. Vitamin A: Promotes growth, healthy skin and immune function. It helps your eyes to function properly. Liver, salmon, ...
Views: 1595 - ***Are You Tired & Fatigued? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2014 from Hope AndersonAre You Feeling Tired? Do you feel sluggish getting out of bed instead of bouncing up in the morning feeling excited and energized? What caused this change? Low energy seems to develop over a long period of time. We lose the ability to distinguish between what is normal and not normal. When ...
Views: 1370 - ***Healthy Meals for the Empty Nesters - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2013 from Hope AndersonGone are the days that you’re used to cooking for an entire family of three or more, preparing meals just for one or two people put reluctance in your style. You don’t have to shortchange yourself. You can follow a healthy diet and serve up delicious meals for yourself and your ...
Views: 1462(1 vote) - ***Healthy Tips For Everyday Living - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2013 from Hope AndersonIncluding the Holidays The average American gains a pound or more over the holidays (overweight people seem to gain more) and most never looses it. Win the battle and put some strategies in place. Check out my winning Success tips below. Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Begin ...
Views: 1395 - What You Need To Do To Break Unhealthy Eating Habits - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2013 from Dennis SimsekLate night meals, junk food, drinking pops or concentrated juice rather than plain and simple water. You may be asking what is the first step to begin breaking the habit of these unhealthy eating patterns that are leading to your mood disorders and making you feel chronically fatigued? The ...
Views: 1035(1 vote) - Achieving Your Dream Physique With The Best Muscle Building Supplements - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2013 from Chelsea SawyerCardiovascular exercises like running and cycling offer several benefits including improved heart health and lower levels of cholesterol and blood pressure. But whatever your fitness goals are, it is important to add some resistance exercises to your overall training regime. An adult, on ...
Views: 1388(1 vote) - ***HEALTHY HABITS FOR LIVING LONGER - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2013 from Hope AndersonStay Healthy to 100 and Beyond Is that possible? Yes, there are breakthroughs that show that we can age healthy with healthy habits and options to get us there. In the last century the average life expectancy at birth in the US was 47 years. Today many of us can live twice as long. However, ...
Views: 1393 - Pros & Cons Of Vegetarianism - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2013 from Richard ClarkeVegetarianism is defined as “the practice of abstaining from the consumption of meat – red meat, poultry, seafood and the flesh of any other animal”. (1) In my experience ‘going veggie’ can be a double edged sword. It can lead to massive health benefits – when its done properly. I have ...
Views: 3124 - ***BOOST YOUR HEALTH WITH CAULIFLOWER MAGIC - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2013 from Hope AndersonA WHITE KNIGHT AGAINST CANCER HEALING POWER CAN HELP: INHIBIT TUMOR GROWTH BOOST THE IMMUNE SYSTEM It is said that Mark Twain once called cauliflower “a cabbage with a college education.” Like other members of the cruciferous family, ...
Views: 1445(1 vote) - ***Healthy Lemon Rosemary Marinated Halibut - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2013 from Hope AndersonThis marinade is delicious for chicken as well as your favorite types of fish and shellfish. Marinade: 2 tablespoons dry white w 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper ½ ...
Views: 1499(1 vote) - Is Salt Really Bad For You? - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2013 from Richard ClarkeJust like saturated fat, salt has a very bad reputation. Just like saturated fat, salt is actually needed in the body for it to work optimally. Salt is not totally harmless, but it’s not the devil in disguise either. Confused? Most people are. Basically our body needs salt but at the ...
Views: 1200 - ***How to use Fish & Shellfish for Heart Health - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2013 from Hope AndersonMost fish and shellfish are lower in fat than either poultry or meat and are the best source of animal protein. “ Fish is a heart food” came from observations of people who ate or didn’t eat fish. The evidence now shows and is clear that the American Heart Association recommends having fatty ...
Views: 1406 - ***Cranberry Pear Salad with Curried Hazelnuts - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2013 from Hope AndersonDressing 8 oz Yogurt, plain, fat free 1 cup Cucumber, peeled, seeded and ...
Views: 1752(1 vote) - THE BENEFITS OF TOMATOES - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2013 from Hope AndersonReduces the Risk of Cancer and Heart Disease Prevents Cataracts Keeps older people active These are powerful statements to make about tomatoes and its contribution to good health. Tomatoes abound as summer approaches and this is a good time to focus and eat them. It is one of the fruits that ...
Views: 1713(1 vote) - ***CRANBERRY AN ANTIOXIDANT LIKE NO OTHER - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2013 from Hope AndersonCranberries contain valuable phytonutrients, or plant nutrients, that have proven beneficial for optimal health and wellness. The key phytonutrients in cranberries are flavonoids, which act as potent antioxidants. This is definitely a fruit that has a lot to offer. Heart Health A diet rich ...
Views: 1440(1 vote) - Get Detailed Information on Irritable Bowel Syndrome - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2013 from Victoria TylerIf you want to get detailed information regarding the symptoms testing and treatments of IBS, you can get in touch with a health clinic or hospital that is closest to you and which offers these kinds of services. There are specialty nutrition clinics in the United Kingdom which help to educate ...
Views: 1123 - ***Spicy Cranberry Turkey Wrap - by Submitted on May 24, 2013 from Hope AndersonIngredients: 1 cup Orange juice 1 cup Sugar 1 bag (12 oz) Cranberries, fresh or frozen* ½ cup Currants or raisins ½ cup Onion, diced ¼ cup Red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon Jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced 1 teaspoon Garlic, fresh or jarred, minced ¾ teaspoon Cumin, ground ½ ...
Views: 1649(1 vote) - ***CRANBERRY SPARKLE - by Submitted on May 24, 2013 from Hope AndersonAN ANTIOXIDANT LIKE NO OTHER Cranberries contain valuable phytonutrients, or plant nutrients, that have proven beneficial for optimal health and wellness. The key phytonutrients in cranberries are flavonoids, which act as potent antioxidants. This is definitely a fruit ...
Views: 1548 - 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: 1946 - ***Spicy Cranberry Turkey Wrap - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2013 from Hope AndersonIngredients: 1 cup Orange juice 1 cup Sugar 1 bag (12 oz) Cranberries, fresh or frozen* ½ cup Currants or raisins ½ cup Onion, diced ¼ cup Red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon Jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced 1 teaspoon Garlic, fresh or jarred, minced ¾ teaspoon Cumin, ground ½ ...
Views: 1514 - A Psychiatrist's Tips Permanently Mental Well being In The New Calendar year - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2013 from Christian DewisI have labored in the field of psychological well being for over ten years now, as well as in this time, I've viewed all method of psychological overall health issues and problems strike all manner of people. In truth, none of us are absolutely free from occasional psychological hang ups - ...
Views: 1244(1 vote) - ***Eat Smarter & 5 Tips - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2013 from Hope AndersonIn order to eat smarter and lose weight, each day choose from “100 Ways to cut calories at americaonthemove.org.” Try a new tip each day or find a tip that works best for you. Make Mindful food choices. Take a step toward making an achievable meal plan to use foods that are whole and can ...
Views: 2070(1 vote) - ***Daily Habits using your computer: Log off & Shut Down - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2013 from Hope AndersonAccording to “Clean up the World” by National Geography, “there are an estimated 55 million office computers in the U.S. and many of them never get switched off, needlessly consuming energy overnight and on weekends. Apparently computers and monitors use more electricity than all other office ...
Views: 1930 - ***Breakfast Tips - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2013 from Hope AndersonFor Breakfast, Choose: o Fresh fruit and or juice o Hot cereal such at Oatmeal Or any 100% whole grain o Cold Cereal 100% whole grain with skim Milk or Soy o 100% whole grain bread. Specify (dry) (use preserves, jelly or honey o Whole grain English muffins or bagels instead of croissants ...
Views: 1550 - Are you ready to demolish dieting? - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2013 from Jane LatimerOn the call last night, one of the participants talked about issues she was having with creating a Way of Eating that works for her. In BodyWay, diet is a 4-letter word. We don’t diet, because to diet typically means we choose some form of eating that implies restriction or deprivation and ...
Views: 1011 - Kids Juicing For Better Health - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2013 from Joe GolsonMost occasions it's a struggle for children and parents if this involves dealing with the problem of eating veggies and fruits offered at foods. Though the invention of juicing this issue for many continues to be eradicated or at the minimum decreased to controlled levels. Juicing For ...
Views: 1264 - Quality Nutritional Supplements to Meet Individual Health Needs - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2013 from Colloidal mineralsYou might have heard this wise saying, “Health is wealth”, isn’t it? If we have a physically and mentally fit boy, then we can achieve anything in our life through our hard work and passion. However in this hectic busy life, people often neglect the importance of following a proper health ...
Views: 1173 - How to Manage Yourself in Stressing Situations in Modern Life? - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from maike stolteWhen we look at the modern life that we are facing every day in European cities, we come across an amalgam of reoccurring stressing situations that seem to define what is normality at present: headaches, migraines, stiff necks, bowel symptoms, skin problems, irritation, distraction, addictions ...
Views: 3205 - ***Holidays! Release and Relax Now - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2012 from Hope AndersonThe holidays are fast approaching, how is your energy level? Yet for some, holidays are a minefield. We find it hard to stay focused, hard to stay motivated, hard to exercise, easy to get too busy, too tempted, or just too down in our thoughts to eat sensibly and stay active. Are you skipping ...
Views: 1697 - ***Managing Diabetes - Cholesterol Testing - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from Hope AndersonYour doctor should check your cholesterol at regular intervals, at least once a year. High levels of cholesterol in the blood can damage your heart, major blood pathways, and the delicate blood vessels of the eyes and kidneys. Use these numbers to stay in check. Total ...
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