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- "For The Love Of Hemp!" ...I Hear You Cry! - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2017 from Pixie ForestFor the love of hemp, why can't we all just get along and eject money and greed forever?! There has been a ban on growing hemp for many decades in many parts of the world. The banning of hemp went viral sometime around the mid 1930's. In hindsight we can see that, there were a lot of big ...
Views: 1612(1 vote) - ***Cherry Salsa - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Andy LaPointeServed with grilled poultry, roast pork or tortilla chips, this spicy mixture wows traditional salsa lovers. • 1 1/3 cups frozen unsweetened tart cherries • 1/4 cup coarsely chopped dried tart cherries • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or canned jalapeno ...
Views: 1771(1 vote) - ***Essentials for a Healthy Diet - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Andy LaPointeAccording to the United States Department of Agriculture, a healthy diet as one that Emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products; includes lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts; and is low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt ...
Views: 2544(2 votes) - ***Fight Heartburn Naturally... - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Andy LaPointeHeartburn and indigestion make millions of people miserable. Continuous digestive problems can be a symptom of overeating, bad food choices or something more serious. Thankfully simple changes in the foods you eat can provide relief. A number of foods can trigger heartburn or indigestion ...
Views: 2758(1 vote) - ***Foods for a Healthy and Natural Conception - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Andy LaPointeIn both the female and male body, the balance of hormones has to be just right for conception to occur and for pregnancy to proceed. Nutrients that are in excess or that are in depletion can throw off balance and disrupt the pregnancy process. When we can choose whole foods for our diet, we are ...
Views: 1711(2 votes) - ***How to Maintain a Healthy Prostate - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Andy LaPointeThe prostate gland has a reputation as a health destroyer. Hypertrophy of the prostate gland, which affects nearly every elderly male, strangles the urethra. This troublesome condition makes urination difficult and increases the risk of bladder infections and kidney damage. However, there are ...
Views: 1860(2 votes) - ***Is Juicing Right for You! - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Andy LaPointeJuice can actually be considered a natural water source and provides the body with protein, carbohydrates, essential fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals that can be absorbed quickly and efficiently. Fresh juice also contains necessary enzymes, and pigments such as carotenes, chlorophyll, and ...
Views: 2503(2 votes) - ***Manage Monthly Menstruation with These Super Foods - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Andy LaPointeEvery month it’s the same thing. You’re bloated, tired, cranky, fighting cravings, and trying to get rid of headaches. You wish you could be like your friend or your sister, who seems to just breeze right through her cycle with little or no problem. Take a look at your diet and see if these ...
Views: 1743(1 vote) - ***Natural Ways to Getting Over Food Poisoning - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Andy LaPointeFood poisoning is an all-encompassing term involving the consumption of contaminated food, stomach flu, stress, drug interactions, nutrient deficiencies or their excess. It can come on rather suddenly after eating; diarrhea or vomiting can begin 30 minutes to one hour after eating foods that ...
Views: 2587(1 vote) - ***Tart Cherry Recipe Card - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2011 from Andy LaPointeSensational Stuffed Mushrooms Hot out of the oven, mushroom caps are an elegant appetizer. • 30 large mushrooms (about 1 pound) • 1/2 pound bulk pork sausage • 1 cup chopped dried tart cherries • 2 green onions, sliced • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened Pull stems ...
Views: 1718(1 vote) - ***The Secret to Good Health - Getting Your Nutrition from Real Food - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Andy LaPointeMany people think popping a multi-vitamin supplement to get their nutrients is just as good as what comes from real foods. They don’t realize that it is far better to get vitamins and minerals from natural foods and juices. Our bodies utilize the vitamins and minerals from real foods more ...
Views: 1621(1 vote) - 11 Genius Hacks for Keeping Food Fresh for Longer - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2020 from Martin JarAre you struggling with keeping food fresh for longer? Ever found your three days old Lettuces are already wilted and fuzzy while preparing a salad for your lunch? Even after you kept them in the fridge. Or found your berries are mouldy within two days? Well, these problems aren’t ...
Views: 1168(1 vote) - 3 Facts About Virgin Olive Oil Everyone Should Know, But Don't - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from Elle WoodThere is very little argument about the health benefits that can be gained by including virgin olive oil in your daily diet. The problem is in a lack of knowledge about what this oil is and is not. There are a lot of mis-conceptions out there about this incredible product. Are you falling for ...
Views: 1192(1 vote) - 6 Foods to Detox Your Body [including 5 Delicious Drink Recipes] - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2019 from Faiza ZafarHippocrates, the father of modern medicine, suggested that all diseases originate in the gut. Our body is naturally designed to process nutrients and fight against the toxin. But, if our body can filter out toxins, then why are we suffering from several diseases? The answer is simple: ...
Views: 1131(1 vote) - Acai and Maqui Superfruits Comparison - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2010 from Alex VicThe impressive attention initiated by two relatively recent berries being launched on the industry is a considerable one. On one side is the reigning rank possessor, the Acai berry, which entered into the planet marketplace through the presentation of no less an exalted woman ...
Views: 3765(2 votes) - Acai Berry for Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Dave LimThe Acai berry is a natural dietary supplement that really lives up to the many news stories that have been circulating about it. Unlike many fad health foods, the Acai berry actually lives up to its reputation. It is not just a Hollywood fairy tale, but also a natural superfood that can help to ...
Views: 1299(1 vote) - 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) - Arthritis Home remedies for arthritis - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2012 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriArthritis Home remedies for arthritis • Quaker Oats helps with arthritis flare ups – but not eating the oatmeal, instead applying it to your aching joints! The healing power of ginger • Cayenne pepper and ginger reduce the pain of arthritis. • Ginger also reduces the pain and swelling ...
Views: 3154(1 vote) - Belly Fat Diet to Lose Stomach Fat - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Leeman TaylorBelly fat ranks as the number one biggest body complaint for women as most men. Other than making you cringe when you take a look in the mirror, belly fat even more scary on the inside, increasing your chances of heart disease, diabetes and cancer. It is unfortunate that belly fat expands as ...
Views: 3132(1 vote) - Black Seed Oil and Allergies - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2018 from Pixie ForestThe estimate is that 1 in 5 people in the Western world have at least 1 allergy. That’s a lot of us affected. The reasons why are not for discussion here, just the possible solution. Pharmaceutical companies are happy to sell you steroid nasal sprays, antihistamines and decongestants but they ...
Views: 1506(1 vote) - Bladder health / Bladder Cancer the do's and don'ts - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2012 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriBladder health /Cancer Try the berry cure for great health · Berries and lemon juice contains as many caner-preventing flavonoids as five cups of broccoli. Your health · Men who drink plenty of low-sugar fluids have a lower risk of developing bladder cancer. · ...
Views: 2724(1 vote) - Chocolate: The Food of The Gods - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Stephen KnightThere are few foodstuffs with such a rich and intriguing history as cocoa and chocolate. Many people have a love affair with chocolate yet few of us know the unique origins of this popular treat. We tend to think of chocolate as a sweet candy created during modern times. But actually, chocolate ...
Views: 1471(3 votes) - Cucumber Benefits for Great Skin and Eyes - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2013 from Elisa IemmolaYour skin has many other purposes other than being beautiful and serving as an eye candy for everyone. It protects our internal organs from any of the external adversities as far as possible. First a little Information about Cucumbers Types of cucumber include: Dosakai - A cucumber that ...
Views: 1453(1 vote) - Different Ways To Serve Smoked Salmon And Roasted Salmon - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from mark SSmoked salmon and roasted salmon are two of the most versatile ingredients be it dinner or lunch. Everyone loves salmon and its flavour and the possibilities for serving it are endless. Smoked salmon and roasted salmon add a touch of elegance to your table and most importantly don’t burn a hole ...
Views: 1588(1 vote) - Does Acai Berry Really Work? Read My Personal Experience - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Pantelis DimitrakopoulosAcai is the most efficient pill in the diet industry, and it is too rare to go through a day when you do not notice an ad online for one of multiple Acai products. These ads vouch for the important health benefits from the Acai fruit such as; anti-aging, general wellness and mood increase. If ...
Views: 2793(3 votes) - Good Nutrition is vital especially if you workout! - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Robin GhilinoWhen we workout it is so important to have the nutrients from healthy food running through our bodies to counteract the free radical damage that we are in addition putting our bodies through while working out. Exercise and bodybuilding can greatly increase free radicals! Not the news we ...
Views: 1179(1 vote) - Having Your Greens The Easy Way – Broccoli In A Pill. - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2010 from Bryan JonesMost people know that eating green vegetables is good for us. Broccoli is one of those 'greens' that we all know is very healthy. However we also have tastebuds that influence our diet, and each of us a range of responses to broccoli, from love it, can eat it sometimes, to just can't stand it. ...
Views: 1822(1 vote) - Healthy Food for kids - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Billy MillerMost important step so that the health of your respective child is simply by giving nutritious food in the home. Begin to make yummy food at home and help your child develop a positive relationship with healthy food. As parents, we attempt to give our children healthy diet plan, however this is ...
Views: 941(1 vote) - Hog Roast Machines – so much more than your average BBQ - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2011 from Clement DivinFor hundreds of years, the hog roast has maintained cult status as a food fit for royalty and dignitaries across the world. Depicted through time, the highly original methods developed in cooking the perfect hog roast have led to the design of specialist equipment and portable hog roasting ...
Views: 1425(1 vote) - How Can You Eat Your Way Out Of Stress? - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from Susan Owen-ThursfieldStress minimization methods usually target emphasise mental and physical strategies yet seldom address food. But why do so few people know that the things you consume drastically affects how stressed you feel? Stress is felt by basically anyone; which means that there are generally a ...
Views: 1745(1 vote) - How to Eat Well and Organically on a Budget - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2010 from Vanessa RodriguezEating well can be expensive. And like most people, I do not have an unlimited food budget. Shelling out those extra few dollars for organic groceries can be painful, but at the same time I know that my ability to run directly depends on the quality of my nutrition. So I am slowly learning to ...
Views: 1243(4 votes) - How To Grow Taller Naturally - Validated Methods You Can Used - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2013 from Mike AndrewRespond to from someone asking about about how to grow taller naturally. Were you aware that you'll be able to actually change your height merely by making a few improvements in your eating plan? Merely by starting as soon as possible, not only you can boost your height and certainly reap the ...
Views: 1938(1 vote) - Is Absolute Acai Berry The Most Efficient Weight Loss Supplement? - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Pantelis DimitrakopoulosWe have been seeing Acai berry in almost every branded news channels like Abc and NBC but, have you test tried it once? If no I have to tell you that you are really missing a strong experience. The Berry, unrefined or in pill form maintains all properties that cater to the varied lacks of the ...
Views: 1306(1 vote) - Just how Wines Continue to be Scored - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Cristopher PadilloWines, just like hotels, usually get rated. And they also get rated using stars. How do you know just what a 5 or even 6-star wine stands for? At present unlike hotels, wines do not necessarily have to be rated by an expert. They may be graded just by anyone. It just takes for any person to ...
Views: 790(1 vote) - Kitchen Organization: The Easy Juicing Zone - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2010 from Mary McGuire-WienCome to a fall retreat and bring a map of your kitchen: I'd love to sit down with you and show you how you can get your own kitchen into "the zone". Back to the City Edition: Fall has always been my favorite season. I especially love the abundance in our area farms vineyards and gardens. ...
Views: 1665(1 vote) - Kombuch Making Tips: Cool Down With Homemade Kombucha Tea - by Submitted on May 25, 2011 from Chef Tina JoAs the weather starts to turn warm, lots of folks start making sun tea to wet their whistle and cool down. Well how about trying your hand at kombucha? No, it's not a Mercian dance; it's a drink and a mighty powerful one at that. Kombucha, is a naturally fermented beverage made from tea, ...
Views: 2127(1 vote) - Manuka Honey as a Natural Cold and Flu Remedy - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Frank BuonanotteA special type of medical-grade honey from New Zealand is effective in treating and minimizing the effects of the flu and the common cold. It is no secret that honey helps to soothe the throat and ease the effects of certain illnesses during the cold and flu season. However, one type of ...
Views: 2404(1 vote) - Mediterranean diet may help lower heart disease rates - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Edwin BartolomeThe well-renowned Mediterranean diet has become an exemplary model of a heart-friendly dietary regimen for many nutrition and health practitioners worldwide. This is due to the relatively low incidence of heart and cardiovascular diseases in people living in the countries and territories ...
Views: 1259(1 vote) - More Top Ten Healthiest Foods to Eat Now - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaMy Problem with Top Ten Food Lists – Part 2 By Suzanne W. Dixon, MPH, MS, RD Last week we brought you the first five foods on our Top Ten Healthiest Foods to Eat Now list. We also detailed why most top ten food lists fall short. A quick review of several top ten healthy food lists shows ...
Views: 1799(1 vote) - Natural Equivalent to Phentermine - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2018 from Pie chanPhentermine is widely known as an effectiveanti-obesity medicine that helps reduce the over-weight issues. But there are some problems associated with it; you need a prescription for it and you also can’t use it for longer periods. Not to mention that it comes with several side effects. Enter ...
Views: 1481(2 votes) - Pomegranate - The Key to Muscular Strength - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2019 from Grant DonovanIt might be news to you that pomegranate is superb for muscular strength. However, you might still be aware of the health benefits of the wonderful superfruit that is the pomegranate. Pomegranate is rich in nutrients and comes with various health benefits. Every part of the fruit, from the seed ...
Views: 1342(1 vote) - Sacha Inchi- Improves Your Health - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Annabelle WebbToday's scientific research of nutrition says that food effects on our body and its not the thing we can take for granted. Foods such as vegetable ,fruits ,walnuts and wholesale superfoods all are nutritious foods. Among all of these superfoods like Sacha Inchi is one of the most amazing ...
Views: 2921(1 vote) - Salmon, The Wonder Fish - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Cecil MurphySo many people overlook fish when planning their meals. Fish and other seafoods are a wonderful alternative to meat, offering diverse flavours and are rich in essential vitamins and minerals. And, when we do decide to cook fish it is usually cod or herring, which are good but not as beneficial. ...
Views: 1026(1 vote) - Six New "Superfoods" You'll Want to Try and Other Hot Health Stories for the Week - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Sam EtkinHere are the top 5 health news stories for the week. * Six New "Superfoods" You'll Want to Try * So-called "superfoods" are supposed to help you stay healthy, fight disease and even live longer. Learn all the buzz on six hot new "superfoods." Go here for the complete news story: ...
Views: 1841(2 votes) - Superfood Ideas to Rejuvenate Your Body and Mind - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2013 from Aaron HermanMany people, tend to become sluggish throughout the course of a regular day, especially at work! The worst time of day is usually early afternoon. After lunch, your body wants nap time, and your brain often has a hard time convincing it otherwise. If this sounds familiar to you, pay attention to ...
Views: 1886(1 vote) - Superfood Purslane: Much More Than a Weed - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2010 from Mary McGuire-WienWhenever I'm working in the garden I keep an eye out for a wonderful plant called purslane. Many people think this plant is a just weed: to be pulled out and discarded! Even I did before I learned how incredible and nutritionally potent many wild plants that grow very close to where we live ...
Views: 1804(1 vote) - The Amazing & Wonderful Health Benefits of Eating Onions - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2020 from Jeremiah SayOne of the most widely used vegetables in the world, but also one of the most overlooked. Check in anyone’s kitchen and the chances are you will find at least one hiding in the vegetable rack. But apart from knowing that it adds flavor to many dishes, what else do we know about the ...
Views: 1173(1 vote) - The Benefits of Praying Over Your Food - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2019 from Lana NelsonIt’s likely you’ve heard that prayer has the power to heal. Perhaps you’ve even experienced the power of prayer on your health or that of a loved one. But did you know praying over your food increases the health properties of your meal? It has been proven scientifically that prayer changes ...
Views: 1924(1 vote) - The best muscle building foods to include in your diet - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Mark TomlinsonWere you aware that regardless of how hard you hit the gym, all of your efforts could be wasted if you are not feeding your body the nutrients it requires when you are not at the gym? Let's imagine you spend an hour busting your rear lifting your best. Following that, you down some water and ...
Views: 1470(1 vote) - The Delicious Mystery Veggie You Have Never Tasted - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2012 from Carisa HolmesWe all know that broccoli and spinach are healthful foods. However, there are plenty of nutritious foods flying under the radar, unnoticed by most grocery shoppers. These secret gifts from the garden are tasty, readily available and provide a wide array of nutrients and health benefits. Let's ...
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