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- ***Summer Picnic Pitfalls - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2012 from Hope AndersonPeople with certain at risk diseases like Arthritis an autoimmune disease may be susceptible to bacteria poisoning during festive occasions during the hot summer months. Back yard barbecues and picnics in the park set the stage for foodborne poisoning. During these hot spells, “bacteria breed ...
Views: 2173(1 vote) - Ethical Nutritional Supplements - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Fushi Wellbeing LtdEvery now and then the skin and hair suffers due to nutritional requirements not being met or stress. Skin and hair vitamins are becoming very popular for a quick boost and pick me up. Some of the latest news from the beauty industry is the power of nutrients and minerals to give skin a more ...
Views: 1257(1 vote) - Dog Food Secrets: The Scam behind Commercial Dog Foods. - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Elia Liya "Solar Panels For Your Home"There are many dog food scams today and it will be helpful to have a good knowledge of dog food secrets on how to make sure your dog is eating right and healthy. Dogs are said to be a man’s best friend and we should treat them so. We want our best friends to be with us for as long as they can ...
Views: 4201(1 vote) - REVELATIONS: ANDREW LEWIS' DOG FOOD SECRETS - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Elia Liya "Solar Panels For Your Home"Many books on pet care are published and released yearly, yet only Dog Food Secrets – has focused on an unexpected topic. In his e-book, Lewis reveals the many unknown effects and dangers of dog food which include severe cases such as cancer, and many more. Andrew Lewis' Dog Food Secrets has ...
Views: 3543(2 votes) - Protein Foods: Which Foods To Choose - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from John M. TrippProtein foods have always been a mystery to all of us.The question remains, what food should you eat for a high protein diet?Others say that animal proteins are undesirable, why so?Is There something that I do not know? This article will let you know what type of foods needs to be in your diet ...
Views: 1025 - ***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: 1587 - ***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: 1907 - ***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: 1780 - ***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: 1869 - ***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: 2329 - ***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: 1592 - ***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: 1764 - ***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: 2096 - ***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: 1788 - ***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: 2216 - ***Family Biking - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Hope AndersonIn today’s fast world where there are so many activities to do and to choose from the family spends less time staying and playing together as a family unit. What better way for the whole family to spend time together having fun, enjoying each other’s company, feeling nature’s fresh free air ...
Views: 2411 - ***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: 1765 - ***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: 2477 - ***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: 2367 - ***HEALTHY HABITS FOR LIVING LONGER - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2012 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: 2669 - ***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: 1615 - ***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: 1608 - ***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: 1884 - ***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: 2253 - ***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: 1597 - ***Managing Diabetes - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2012 from Hope AndersonDiabetes can be managed effectively and controlled once it has been accurately diagnosed. The goal of diabetes management, according to the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, is to prevent short-and long-term complications of diabetes from developing. Without proper ...
Views: 1971 - ***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 ...
Views: 1823 - ***Nutrition Facts About Fruits [Science First] - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2015 from Hope AndersonFruits are vital components of a healthy diet. Yet 60% of Americans hardly eat enough fruits. Many say it is hard to fit them in and hard to do. To meet your daily requirements, it means eating 2 to 3 cups of fruit. This presents a challenge for many. Arming yourself with the knowledge on how to ...
Views: 2679 - ***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: 1707 - ***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: 1821 - ***Probiotics! Are There Health Benefits? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Hope AndersonWe take vitamins and minerals to safeguard our health. Should we also add some bacteria? What are probiotics? The term refers to “friendly” bacteria that inhabit our intestines such as Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium. Every day, billions of these friendly intestinal bacteria are working ...
Views: 3760 - ***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: 2478 - ***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: 1940 - ***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: 2014 - ***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: 1701 - ***SUMMER DAYS –WEIGHT MANAGEMENT STRATGIES - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2015 from Hope AndersonHere we go. Healthy eating is the start of effective weight control. It means finding simple healthy ways to reduce the number of calories you consume each day. It is the small changes you make that make a big difference. Summer is the perfect time to start. Try these steps to make a start ...
Views: 2467 - ***Summer Thirst Quenchers-Cool Drinks - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2015 from Hope AndersonRecipe 1. Watermelon Lemonade 4 large lemons 3 cups filtered water 1- cup sugar or sugar substitute 8 cups seeded and cubed watermelon Preparation: Wash and peel lemons using a vegetable peeler to remove strips; juice lemons to get about 1-1 ½ cups In a medium saucepan, add ...
Views: 2539 - ***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: 1548 - 10 Best Diuretic Drinks and Their Health Benefits - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2017 from Victor MarchioneNatural Diuretic Drink Fruit juices can work well as a diuretic, but there are a number of other drinks that are diuretic in nature. Take coffee, for example. If you are one of those people who finds that drinking coffee makes you pee a little more than you normally would, there’s a reason for ...
Views: 2533 - 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: 2127 - 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: 2309 - A Startling Fact About Your Health - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2012 from Christine FarlowI have some exciting news to share with you. This may totally transform your health. But first, let me ask you a few questions. - Do you look and feel as well as you'd like? - Are you full of energy and feeling vibrantly alive every day? - How's your weight? Is it in the ideal range for ...
Views: 1756 - Accessing Your Innate Body-Wisdom to Discover the Perfect Way to Eat for You - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2012 from Jane LatimerOur bodies know how to eat. Yes! But we’ve lost our innate ability to know. The reason, I believe, boils down to one simple thing: we’ve disconnected from our bodies. A study led by Leann Birch, Ph.D., and published by the New England Journal of Medicine confirmed that if they’re not ...
Views: 1042 - Advice and Benefits of Organic Health Supplements and Vitamins - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2019 from Veronica SmithA body requires various nutrients such as Fats, Carbohydrates, Minerals, Water, and vitamins. All these components are very much essential for the human body for proper flourishing and functioning. For this, an appropriate intake of minerals and vitamins, a proper diet should be followed. ...
Views: 2027 - Anchovies vs Sardines: How Do They Differ in Nutrition and Taste? - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2017 from Victor MarchioneAnchovies vs. Sardines: Differences in Physical Features What is an anchovy? What is a sardine? At first glance, you might think that anchovies and sardines are the same fish—or at least the same type of fish. Despite their similarities, it should be known that the two fish are different. ...
Views: 3671 - Are Americans eating too much protein? - by Submitted on May 19, 2015 from Victor MarchioneOur diet requires a few simple things: Fat, carbohydrates and protein. In a perfect balance you’ll feel great, energized and receive all the essential vitamins and minerals. But when we don’t eat in balance, having too much protein for example, is when our bodies can go awry. Protein, found ...
Views: 2213 - Are Energy Bars as Good as They Seem? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2011 from Michael FarinAre Energy Bars as Good as They Seem? Energy bars seem like the answer to our food prayers: a quick healthy snack that gives us oomph and helps us make it through the busy day. What more could a busy person ask for? It would be great if all energy bars fit this description, but many of them ...
Views: 2849 - 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: 1180 - Are You Sure The Food You're Eating Is Healthy? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2012 from Christine FarlowFinding healthy food is getting harder and harder every day. Even buying foods that are labeled organic doesn't guarantee that the food inside the package is healthy. For example, the only healthy beef is 100% grass fed, from beginning to end, raised on an organic pasture and taken to ...
Views: 1846 - Are Your Healthy Foods Making You Sick? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2012 from Christine FarlowHealthy eating is important. So, how can it be that some people - eat healthfully but don’t feel truly healthy? - are fanatical about health and healthy eating and they’re still not healthy? - no matter what they do, just cannot get healthy? Do they have “bad genes?” Are they ...
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