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- The Best Immune Support Supplements - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2021 from Marina PalToday it is more apparent than ever before, the need for immune system supplements. The Covid-19 pandemic has shown that your immune system can aggravate many external and internal factors. The immune support supplements available these days are more than enough to reinforce your defenses ...
Views: 954(1 vote) - The Eight Great Myths about Food and Diet - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from dean kapsalakisDiet, food, and health has been in a state of confusion for ages. One year they tell you that eggs are too high in cholesterol, the next year “they’re good for you”. The same is true with butter, red meat, salt—even peanut butter has been under scrutiny! According to Dean Kapsalakis, ...
Views: 1494(2 votes) - The Protein Controversy - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaI am not now, and have never been, a vegetarian. OK, that’s not entirely true, I flirted with vegetarianism briefly a few decades ago, right around the time I was also experimenting with sideburns and dashikis. But for most of my adult life- and certainly for all the time I’ve been a ...
Views: 1589(2 votes) - The Truth About Vitamins in Bee Pollen - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Samuel KenWhether or not there are vitamins in bee pollen, and whether or not those vitamins are good for human consumption in bee pollen form as well as whether or not bee pollen for sports (and those who play sports) being a good idea is the topic of much debate in some circles. So does bee pollen ...
Views: 1509(2 votes) - Top 10 Best Places to Eat in Saigon - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2019 from Nguyen Trong HieuHo Chi Minh, one of the most modern cities of Vietnam, has a abundant mix of food all around Vietnam as well as worldwide menus such as French, Chinese, Indian, etc. It is the confluence of Vietnamese food cultures that makes our country shine out around the world. As a results, many visitors ...
Views: 1322(1 vote) - Why You Need Sea Veggies with Your Land Veggies - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2012 from Carisa HolmesMost people know that garden vegetables are nutritious and healthful foods full of vitamins, minerals and important phytonutrients. Because of their nutrient density, eating your veggies is one of the best ways to prevent disease and premature aging. However, how many of you know that vegetables ...
Views: 1703(1 vote) - Why Are Sprouted Grain Breads Healthier Than Whole Wheat Breads? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Marcus BayGrains are probably one of the healthiest foods that we have access to on the planet. They are chock full of Omega-3s and also provide a great daily amount of fiber and roughage to support digestive health. One category of grains is becoming more and more popular with each passing month ...
Views: 4777(12 votes) - ***Select Superfoods for Fighting the Flu - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2009 from Andy LaPointeFor most people, catching the flu is an unpleasant experience that can afflict anyone. One day your feeling fine and the next your entire body aches, your head hurts and your entire day is like walking through a fog. As everyone knows these symptoms can last for several days while trying to ...
Views: 2000(10 votes) - TURMERIC: THE ANTI-CANCER SPICE? from Mykitchenvault - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Richard NorwoodTURMERIC: THE ANTI-CANCER SPICE? Turmeric, native to South Asia, is a plant that grows in tropical climates and belongs to the ginger family. Fresh turmeric root can be pickled or used in cooking, much like ginger. Rhizomes from the plant can also be boiled and dried to produce a bright ...
Views: 5040(4 votes) - ***Enjoy a Super Long Life with These Super Foods - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Andy LaPointeDid you know specific chemicals in foods such as sulforaphane, a phytochemical in broccoli actually helps your genes to ratchet up your body's natural defense systems. Thus, helping to fight free radical and inactivate toxins before they can do the damage that leads serious ailments and even ...
Views: 1757(6 votes) - ***How to Maintain Super Bones with These Super Foods - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from Andy LaPointeMany people believe that the primary cause of osteoporosis is the lack of calcium in their diet. While it is important to consume the daily requirement of calcium, it is only a small piece of the overall puzzle. While taking calcium supplements can certainly help with bone health there are ...
Views: 1778(2 votes) - 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: 1513(2 votes) - Enviropigs – an Insult to Mother Nature and a Costly “Techno-fix” by Biotech Corporations Playing "God" - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Emanuel Barling, Jr.Enviropig is the trademark for a genetically modified line of Yorkshire pigs, first created in 1999, with the capability to digest plant phosphorus more efficiently than ordinary unmodified pigs. They are considered "greener", emitting a smaller quantity of pollutants in their manure. Thus, ...
Views: 2974(4 votes) - Introducing Heart Healthy Foods - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Emmy SumarlinaThe heart is the most vital organs for humans. Healthy heart will result in quality of life better. However, not everyone has a heart condition that functions perfectly. Unhealthy life can trigger a variety of diseases. Heart disease most commonly found are coronary heart disease, chest pain ...
Views: 1132(2 votes) - Raw Chocolate Pudding - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from odette worrellThis is one of the easiest recipes for a mood enhancing treats with both whole and superfoods built right in. Raw chocolatenhances serotonin, dopamine and Oxytocin hormones! Superfoods include coconut, raw cacao ( chocolate),and raw honey. These high quality ingredients will help in ...
Views: 1409(2 votes) - Super Health Secrets - Quick Tricks to Get Rid of the Flu Fast - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2009 from Michael CampbellGetting sick with the flu can be really irritating. Here's some quick fixes to get rid of pesky colds fast! Nutrition Tactics Your immune system really, really likes Vitamin C. Double Nobel Prize winner Linus Pauling wrote an entire book on using this inexpensive substance to literally ...
Views: 2145(4 votes) - The Whole Truth: Whole Foods And Health - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Debbie ParentInformation overload is one of the biggest reasons people are slow to change eating habits and make healthier choices. Between the media, the research and the onslaught of pharmaceutical solutions to every problem, it's no wonder many choose to ignore the reality that food is largely ...
Views: 1181(4 votes) - ***Super Foods for a Healthy Heart - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Andy LaPointeThe number killer afflicting both men and women in the United States is heart disease. While we all know that eating nutrient-dense healthy foods can help reduce this risk, many may not know which types of foods are the first choices to battle heart disease head on. The first step is ...
Views: 1279(5 votes) - ***Superfoods to Help Fight the Common Cold - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Andy LaPointeEating, nutrient-dense foods not only nourish your body with essential vitamin and minerals but they provide the energy necessary to fight off the nasty germs that cause a cold. Enjoying whole grains, fruits and vegetables and low-fat meats are all important in keeping your body healthy during ...
Views: 2712(3 votes) - Eating Nuts To Lose Weight – A Scientific Review - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Matthew PapaconstantinouWill a diet containing nuts ; a food high in calories and fat; lead to weight gain? The surprising answer is no. In fact, adding nuts to your diet could even help you to lose weight. The natural assumption that nuts will cause weight gain has been challenged by a number of scientific studies ...
Views: 5684(3 votes) - Honey & Cinnamon is good for your health - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2013 from Scott WarnerIt is found that a mixture of Honey and Cinnamon cures many sicknesses and disease. Honey is manufactured and produced n many countries of the world. In Ancient Rome, cinnamon was useful in the treatment of inflammation, various poisonous bites, and menstrual disorders. It was very ...
Views: 5408(4 votes) - ***Heartburn Fighting Super Foods - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Andy LaPointeHeartburn and indigestion makes millions of people miserable almost daily. Continuous digestive problems can be the result of poor eating habits, a poor diet or something more serious. You should also consult your health care provider if you believe you suffer from a more serious medical ...
Views: 3336(5 votes) - ***If You’re Looking Way a Natural Way to Rejuvenate Your Body, Mind and Spirit, You Can’t Afford to Miss This - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Andy LaPointeHave you ever took a step back and really thought about what it takes to live in the 21st century? Computers, the Internet, Blackberries, podcasts and GPS are all supposed to make live simpler. However, it seems the faster the world moves, the more we as individuals need to slow down. Slowing ...
Views: 1822(4 votes) - ***Smart Food Choices to Flush the Fat - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from Andy LaPointeCan the right foods really flush fat from your body? Although at crazy as the concept might sound you can really reshape your body while detoxifying your system. This low-carbohydrate, three-phase diet regimen was created by nutritionist Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., C.N.S. In this article, ...
Views: 2049(8 votes) - ***Super Foods that Help Fight Stress - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from Andy LaPointeNo matter what you do for a living it seems some days life has a way of getting the best of us. Whether it’s working too many hours at your job, chauffeuring your kids all over town for their activities, taking care of your household, or dealing with personal or family matters, stress can take ...
Views: 2217(3 votes) - 5 Foods For More Beautiful Skin - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Jon KWant to get more out of your Thanksgiving meal? Like, say, better skin in addition to turkey-induced fatigue? Our friends at StyleCaster suggest the following five brightly colored foods, many of which are Turkey Day standbys. They said that beauty is skin deep, but let them stand corrected. ...
Views: 1110(3 votes) - 7 Nutritional MUSTS before you undertake exercise - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from david mauntzDon't waste your time exercising unless you are doing the following first. Doing so will make sure your efforts in the gym are rewarded with RESULTS. Here is a checklist, beginning in order from the most important 1) Eat a solid breakfast within an hour of waking up. The meal should have ...
Views: 2782(3 votes) - Acai berries Liquid -- Could it be Really worth Your hard earned money - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Walter HartAcai berries offers produced reviews that are positive through various areas associated with knowledge worldwide. It's actually introduced the interest associated with physicians, researchers, as well as scientists to confirm whether acai berries works or even this is a real hoopla that each 1 ...
Views: 1160(1 vote) - Acai berry: the miraculous fruit - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2009 from Rold KaffyAcai Berry could be mistaken by anyone for a grape owing to the way it looks. Not very much different in color, shape and size, this fruit is way too much beneficial for humans than what grapes are. In comparison to grapes, it does not have that much pulp. It has its genes in a single seed which ...
Views: 1160(3 votes) - Add Frozen Yogurt to your Diet and Enjoy the Health Benefits - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2010 from Michael T AndresonIn regards to frozen yogurt, those in the know have already been enjoying its health benefits for years. It truly is a healthy option for dessert when you contemplate the alternatives. Consuming fro-yo is a healthy option to unhealthy dessert items like ice cream and custard, so add it to your ...
Views: 1188(1 vote) - Choosing Good Healthy Foods For Healthy Hair - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Emmy SumarlinaHealthy hair is not only determined by the choice of shampoo, conditioner and hair care from the outside. Hair care products that contain too much chemicals can actually make hair become damaged. Actually, natural hair treatments can be started with the food we eat everyday. If you want to have ...
Views: 1847(1 vote) - Food Affects on Acne - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from sarah labdarIs acne affecting your life to the point where you are about to give up? Ever think that maybe what you are eating is affecting how your skin looks. Stop a minute and think about what you eat on a daily basis. Is it filled with high fat, high sugar, greasy unhealthy food? This could be causing ...
Views: 1304(2 votes) - Food Allergies in Today's School Cafeterias - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from John OdleWith an increasing number of school-age children with food allergies, schools are increasingly challenged with preventing allergic reactions and responding rapidly to emergency situations. With around 3 million children having problems food-based issues and increasing, several school-policy ...
Views: 1012(1 vote) - Genuine Replacement Parts For Your Body - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Brad CaseIn my last article, we discussed the seven causes of all disease and I briefly mentioned the 20 Steps To Perfect Health. If you haven’t taken the time to look over or better yet, print out this list, I strongly recommend you do so. You can find the list at www.HealthIsNatural.com. Print it out ...
Views: 1674(1 vote) - Gourmet Gift Idea That Is Appropriate For All Celebrations - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from David BennetIt's a common practice for everybody to give gifts whenever there are special events and occasions. Oftentimes, we tend to give presents that can easily be bought in gift shops or malls. There is a great chance that our present is similar to another's and that would really be embarrassing. We ...
Views: 889(1 vote) - Green Lipped Mussel For Pets: Safe and Effective - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2011 from Mel CrosbyGreen lipped mussels are known for their anti-inflammatory effect. Various studies have shown its effectiveness in treating symptoms of arthritis, and joint aches too. There are many reasons for why people have arthritis. Some have it because it was genetically passed on to them, some have ...
Views: 1051(1 vote) - Nutrition for a Busy Healthy Lifestyle. - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Noah LamI always wonder with only 24 hours in a day, how does one balance a busy life, that includes a demanding job, three kids with different activities, some kind of personal physical activity to keep the heart pumping, eight hours of sleep, and grab three square meals? Unfortunately, without proper ...
Views: 1088(1 vote) - Radiation From Potential Nuclear Fallout–Tips To Protect Yourself - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from Mary RivasThe recent news about the emergency in Japan following the meltdown of one of its nuclear power plants has triggered increasing concerns about the risk of further plant failures, the fallout and the effects of radiation. The primary danger from exposure to dangerous levels of atmospheric ...
Views: 1252(2 votes) - The Health Benefits of Frozen Yogurt - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Michael T AndresonFrozen yogurt not only tastes good, it's also a healthy replacement for fat-filled ice cream. A family that eats a lot of ice cream would be much better off consuming frozen yogurt instead. Eating it probably isn't going to help you lose weight, but you won't gain weight from it like you would ...
Views: 1606(1 vote) - What In the World Do Vegan’s Eat ??? - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2012 from Shakeenah FentisHave you ever looked at a vegan in puzzled bewilderment, wondering “oh my gosh!, what do they eat!?!” Or maybe you have a family member who is now a vegan and you are worried sick that they will not get enough protein? Well, if done correctly, they will have plenty of protein and nutrition. ...
Views: 1750(2 votes) - The Basics Of Bread - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2011 from Tina SmithBread is readily available in a variety of flavors, varieties and sizes. Nevertheless, they are often all the same. It is advisable to know more about the numerous varieties to understand the numerous ways of creating them. The more you learn the elements and attributes of dough, the far better ...
Views: 706(2 votes) - Does resveratrol Work Wonders on Human System? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Cody HolppDoes resveratrol work without any possible side effects? The answer is probably yes, resveratrol does work wonders with human body with negligible side effects. Likewise, it has gained immense popularity due to vast media coverage as a power supplement that aids youthfulness and weight loss. ...
Views: 1409(1 vote) - ***Natural Foods to Help You Lose Weight - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Andy LaPointeExperts say there are two basic categories of foods that can be considered "keeping it off superfoods" because they fill your tummy without piling on the calories: fruits and vegetables. And the nutrient that gives fruits and vegetables that ‘staying power?’ Fiber. So, if fruits and vegetables ...
Views: 1696(1 vote) - A Taste of the World - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2010 from Zella WrenchyIn Japan, the country with the highest number of vending machines in the world, you can buy anything from hot drinks and snacks to DVDs and books with just a press of a few buttons. With a high population density and limited space, the convenience of vending machines has flourished. There is now ...
Views: 898(1 vote) - Health Benefits of Green Smoothies - Key Things You Need to Be Aware Of - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2010 from Antoinette BeppuWhat's the best way to meet your daily vegetable requirement? It seems an impossible question to answer, especially when you absolutely cannot stand the taste of vegetables. But there's no question that they're good for you. In fact, in order to fully protect yourself against diseases like heart ...
Views: 1252(1 vote) - The Perfect Pizza - Deep Dish Versus Thin Crust - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Alyse AddisWhile many pizza connoisseurs swear by the traditional thin crust pizza, many modern critics now prefer the so-called deep dish pizza that originated in Chicago. Although pizza has its origins in Italy, America has made the pizza a household dish - and one of America's most favorite and most ...
Views: 1269(1 vote) - Best Smoothie Maker - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Cathy WardA healthy lifestyle has become a vitally important part of daily living for most people today, and this generally starts off with a balanced and nutritional diet, for which we have to include 5 servings of vegetables and fruits every single day. This is when Smoothie Makers and Juicers can ...
Views: 1088 - How to take care of your body? - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Lanus PhillipsAltering your diet can really help people to improve their life. For instance it could be interesting for individuals to improve their consumption of vegetables and simultaneously reduce their intake of meat. This will indeed help reduce the quantity of fat that you ingest and thus allow you ...
Views: 935 - Some tips about living a proper life - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from lanuomela lanuomelaThere are lots of ways that you can enhance your health these days. For example you may consider altering the way you eat or by doing some additional exercise. Even though this can seem easy you may still find many people that still get overweight. In reality the main problem that these ...
Views: 791 - The Added benefits of Healthy Vending - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Ginger WrightHealthy eating has grown to become somewhat of a countrywide obsession over the course of the past many years. Yes, People today in america are additional obese than ever, but this particular complication has resulted in a additional rigorous strategy regarding the expressing of the dietary ...
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