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- Learn About 5-HTP - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from i-Supplements com5-HTP is a naturally occurring amino acid which is a precursor to the neurotransmitter serotonin and an intermediate in tryptophan metabolism. Many people have no problem using this all natural supplement since the safety of 5-HTP has been clinically tested and proven to have no side ...
Views: 1584(3 votes) - Learn About Protein Shakes - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from i-Supplements comProtein shakes have been around since the early days of bodybuilding. For years athletes and bodybuilders from around the world have constantly used protein shakes to build muscle and lose fat. Protein is one of the body’s main building blocks for muscle, skin, bone, and other tissues. Protein ...
Views: 1769(3 votes) - Learn about Whey Protein - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from i-Supplements comAsk anyone who works out and takes a protein powder what type they are using and most likely their response will be “Whey protein.” Whey protein has been a staple supplement for years in the bodybuilding world and also in many other athletic events for those wanting to gain muscle for one simple ...
Views: 1884(3 votes) - Mindful Not Eating - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHave you ever found yourself standing in front of the refrigerator, looking for something to eat? You look and realize there is nothing in there you want and leave the kitchen, only to return maybe ten minutes later. You open the refrigerator again, look around, close, and repeat ten minutes ...
Views: 674(3 votes) - Peanut Shrimp - by Submitted on May 31, 2011 from George MateljanInclude this easy-to-prepare dish you can enjoy in a matter of minutes as part of your Healthiest Way of Eating! One serving also provides you with health-promoting nutrients including 62% of the Daily Value (DV) for selenium, 55% DV for protein and 43% DV for vitamin D. Prep and Cook Time: ...
Views: 1208(3 votes) - Poached Eggs Over Sautéed Greens - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2013 from George MateljanEnjoy vegetables for breakfast! In many parts of the world vegetables are a regular part of a healthy breakfast. This Healthiest Way of Eating dish not only tastes great, but it contains only 130 calories and provides a wealth of health-promoting nutrients. Prep and Cook Time: 25 minutes ...
Views: 1702(3 votes) - Recipe for Low-Sugar Strawberry and Peach Ice Creams When in Season - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Emanuel Barling, Jr.Our ice cream recipes are all organic and contain about one-third of the amount of sugar of commercial ice creams sold in the stores. There is no high fructose corn syrup, corn solids, MSG, Maltodextrin, salt nor any other addictive and fattening chemicals. Because the recipes contain only ...
Views: 1691(6 votes) - Sautéed Greens - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from George MateljanThis recipe is a great tasting way of receiving the many health benefits of the super food kale. The leeks are a delicious complement. This dish can be made very easily, so you can have it often. Adding the oil at the end gives it a rich taste without heating it, making this even healthier than ...
Views: 1709(3 votes) - Six Ways You Can Help Your Overweight Child and Solve The Obesity Epidemic - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from William AndersonI was the fattest kid in school all my school life. It’s a miserable way to spend a childhood, or any time, for that matter. To look at me today no one would guess it. I’ve been at my ideal body weight for over twenty years. I’m a mental health counselor. Some assume I have no idea what it’s ...
Views: 3561(3 votes) - Therapeutic Psychogenics: The New Psychology to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2010 from William AndersonThere’s a new psychology getting rave reviews for its phenomenal success in helping people achieve permanent weight loss. It’s called Therapeutic Psychogenics. Therapeutic Psychogenics is a collection of “mind control” techniques I developed that helped me lose 140 pounds over 20 years ago, ...
Views: 4895(3 votes) - Thin People Are Not Just Lucky! - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Jill FlemingWhile it is true that genetics will play a part in your weight, this is not the main factor influencing your body weight. The food choices you make, the amount of movement you give your body and even the amount of sleep you get daily will have the biggest impact on your weight. You can lose ...
Views: 2535(3 votes) - You’re Never too Busy to Eat Right - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2010 from Torri MylerMost of us if asked to use only one word to describe our day would probably say “busy”. We get the kids to school, rush off to work, juggle a couple of meetings, take care of business and then run errands from drycleaners to the grocery store and everything in between. Then we get home and there ...
Views: 1425(3 votes) - 5-Minute Healthy Sautéed Asparagus - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2013 from George Mateljan"Healthy Sauté" allows you to enjoy all of the great taste and health-promoting nutrients of asparagus while the easy Mediterranean Dressing enhances its delicate flavor. Prep and Cook Time: 10 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients: • 1 lb asparagus • 3 TBS low-sodium chicken or vegetable ...
Views: 1679(4 votes) - Food—How Do I Use Thee? Let Me Count the Ways - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2009 from William AndersonJust about everyone who admits to loving “comfort food” is confessing to a kind of food addiction. Unlike other creatures, human beings use food to satisfy a whole array of needs that have nothing to do with nutrition. Our four-legged relatives don’t eat because they are depressed, tired, ...
Views: 3339(4 votes) - Garlic Shrimp Salad - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2012 from George MateljanEnjoy this delicious shrimp salad as part of your Healthiest Way of Eating. It makes a great light meal on its own, or you can serve it as a side salad to a larger meal. Rich in health-promoting nutrients you will receive 60% of the Daily Value (DV) for vitamin C, 56% DV for protein, 53% DV for ...
Views: 1519(4 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: 5524(4 votes) - How to lose fat. - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from John SmithWeight loss is hard, but with these tips you will have no problems losing more than 2 pounds of fat a week. If you want to look great in beach by next summer, follow these tips. The most easiest way how to lose fat is to eat less. Average maintenance for woman is 2000 calories a day, but for ...
Views: 954(4 votes) - Is Your Weight Up Because the Stock Market is Down? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Caryl EhrlichBy Caryl Ehrlich When the stock market goes down does your weight go up? Do you eat because of stress, tension, anxiety, and pressure? Have financial woes given you additional reasons to eat when you’re not hungry? If you’ve lost your job or your company is downsizing, you may have time ...
Views: 931(4 votes) - The healing truth about weight loss - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Marti AngelEverywhere you turn you are being bombarded with ads in every medium, weight loss miracle pills, systems, books, CDs/DVDs and contraptions. All of which are meant to bring about the new you. The problem with this is that it prays on our ego thoughts, weaknesses and insecurities about our ...
Views: 1144(4 votes) - Top Weight Loss Plans: Diet vs. Exercise - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from John PhillipEveryone has an opinion as to whether diet or exercise works best when trying to lose weight. Which method will provide the best weight loss results, and more importantly, which will help in the prevention and treatment of heart disease, diabetes and cancer? Both diet and exercise are ...
Views: 1407(4 votes) - Holiday Turkey with Rice Stuffing & Gravy with Fresh Herbs - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2011 from George MateljanHolidays are usually the time we throw caution to the wind when it comes to what we eat. But you can enjoy the holidays without compromising health with our Healthy Holiday menu which has less fat and fewer calories—one-third fewer calories! Please read entire recipe before shopping or ...
Views: 1865(5 votes) - Michael Jackson: Anorexia? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Joanna PoppinkFor the past two nights I've been watching Michael Jackson videos on youtube. Here are a few. Beat It http://tinyurl.com/mxn8gy Billy Jean http://tinyurl.com/lqmt4w Thriller http://tinyurl.com/ypzb4r Michael Jackson & Brittany Spears live http://tinyurl.com/6nsjcw From New York Times: ...
Views: 4111(5 votes) - The Jenny Craig Diet Summarized - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Chester Ku-LeaFounded in 1983, Jenny Craig, Inc. is one of the largest weight management service companies in the world. The Company offers a comprehensive weight management program that helps clients learn how to eat the foods they want, increase their energy level through simple activity, and build more ...
Views: 1432(5 votes) - Best Tummy Exercises to Get Rid of Love Handles - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Glenn PrescotBelly fat is a common complaint of those that want to look fit. Love handles are something a number of people have problems with. These fat deposits that appear around the external oblique muscles on the sides of the lower torso are anything but lovable or lovely. The abdominal muscles are the ...
Views: 1971(6 votes) - Five Steps to Vibrant Health and a Better Quality of Life - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Donald GerardThey say that knowledge is power, so here is some knowledge about food, dieting, and health to empower you for life. Although this information is good for everyone, I’m particularly directing it to all you Baby Boomers, people who are roughly ages 45 – 65. If you are a Baby Boomer, you are ...
Views: 1496(1 vote) - 'Tis the Season to Eat and Not Gain - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2013 from Lorraine Matthews-AntosiewiczDo you tend to gain weight during the holiday season? If so, you're not alone. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, research suggests that Americans, on average, gain about one pound during the holiday season and those who are overweight already will likely gain a bit more. So, ...
Views: 997(1 vote) - ***No More Bland, Flavorless Meals for HCG Dieters - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Tiffany PWentzville, MO – The HCG Diet is known for producing rapid weight loss results of up to 40 lbs in about a month. As anyone who has done the HCG Diet knows, it can be a challenge to find spices, seasonings, and condiments that meet the HCG Diet’s stringent guidelines. As a result, many HCG ...
Views: 2387(1 vote) - ***The HCG Solution: Fad Starvation Diet or True Weight Loss Revolution? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Tiffany PThe HCG Diet is viewed by many as a controversial weight loss plan because of its severe restriction of calories, but participants report huge losses and little to no hunger. Known for producing weight loss results of 20-30 lbs in about a month, the HCG Diet consists of taking HCG, a ...
Views: 2260(1 vote) - 10 Days To A New You: Correct 5 Major Body Chemistry Issues - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Eileen SilvaYou Can Correct 5 Major Body Chemistry Issues In 10 Days. Have you ever looked at yourself standing buck naked in front of the mirror . . . and realized that age has taken its toll? Well, cheer up, because thanks to a collaboration of anti-aging scientists and physicians, it is now ...
Views: 1500(2 votes) - 10 Foods That Speed Up Your Metabolism - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from Xylene BelitaLooking for foods that speed up your metabolism? Then, continue reading this article and you will find a list of foods that speed up metabolism. But you should know that all foods really help speed up your body's metabolism. However, if you want a higher rate of metabolism, then you should ...
Views: 1253(2 votes) - 10 Things You (and Your Schools) Need to Know About Beating the Childhood Obesity Epidemic - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from William AndersonMy most vivid childhood memories are from grade school. They are awful memories of ugly days, too many to count. I was “the fat kid.” Every year, the school nurse would make her way from room to room, a doctor’s scale in tow. When she got to our room, we were called by name, and we got ...
Views: 2865(3 votes) - 10-Minute Fig and Fresh Apple Cobbler - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2013 from George MateljanThis is a great no-bake dessert treat that can be prepared in a matter of minutes. And you can also enjoy it for breakfast! Prep Time: 10 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients: • 2 small apples • 1/4 tsp lemon juice • 1 TBS apple juice • 4 dried figs (or fresh when in season) • 4 TBS ...
Views: 1802(2 votes) - 10-Minute Huevos Rancheros - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from George MateljanHuevos rancheros don't have to take a long time to prepare. Try this easy-to-prepare version for a breakfast treat you can make on a work day! Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes Serves 1 Ingredients: • 2 omega-3-rich eggs • 1/2 can black beans (No BPA), drained and mashed • 1 TBS extra ...
Views: 1148(2 votes) - 11 Tips That Are Generally Part Of Every Best Weight Loss Program - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Sanjana SharmaIn a world of diet foods, drinks, pills and where air brush defines the standards of beauty, it is quite easy to feel that your weight is out of your control and you will never be healthy again. Your fears should not overcome you. Step up to a positive way of thinking and various possibilities ...
Views: 852(1 vote) - 12 Things You Can Do To Stay on Track (When Your Willpower is Fading) - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2010 from Cindy Pearlman12 Things You Can Do to Stay on Track (When Your Will Power is Fading) By JJ Virgin Tick-tock, tick-tock. We're approaching the end of January 2010. That means a few things are givens-- Valentine's Day is around the corner, spring clothes are coming out and your dieting resolution might ...
Views: 935(1 vote) - 15-Minute Rosemary Lamb Chops - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2013 from Sam EtkinNothing complements the flavor of lamb better than rosemary. And our Quick Broil method makes this dish very fast and easy to prepare. With this dish you not only enjoy great taste but add an excellent source of protein, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B3 to your Healthiest Way of ...
Views: 2152(2 votes) - 15-Minute Salmon with Mint Salsa - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from George MateljanThis is a delicious way to add an excellent source of selenium, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamin D to your Healthiest Way of Eating. The spicy and flavorful salsa is easy to prepare and is a perfect complement to the rich taste of salmon. You may even want to double the salsa recipe to have ...
Views: 1488(2 votes) - 15-Minute Salmon with Mustard Dill Sauce - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2013 from George MateljanScientific research continues to discover the importance of vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids for optimal health. Salmon is one of the best food sources for both of these hard-to-find health-promoting essential nutrients. Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: • 1-1/2 ...
Views: 1833(2 votes) - 15-Minute Salmon with Tomato Salsa - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2013 from George MateljanIf you want a great tasting recipe that also provides over 100% of the daily value for hard-to-find omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D, try this easy-to-prepare recipe tonight. It only takes 15 minutes and you will have a meal you'll want to share with your best friends. Enjoy! Prep and Cook ...
Views: 1832(2 votes) - 15-Minute Shrimp and Avocado Salad - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2011 from George MateljanThis quick and easy shrimp salad is great tasting and makes it easy for you to receive the healthy benefits of shrimp along with vegetables. It makes a perfect light meal or substantial side salad. Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: • 1 lb cooked medium sized shrimp ...
Views: 1394(3 votes) - 3 Easy Exercise Tips to Help You Lose Weight - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Dingane .We all have a pretty good idea of what it takes to lose weight and maintain good health. The problem is that we all tend to fall into bad habits and forget about all the important stuff when everyday life gets in the way. Having a plan is important and doing something active every day is still ...
Views: 903(1 vote) - 4 Tips For Taking Control of Stress Before It Takes Control of You, Your Life, or Your Eating - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Melissa McCreeryWe all know the stress of too much on our plates–too much to do, too much to think about, too many things and people and responsibilities to take care of. Whether you choose to have a lot on your plate or feel like there is no other option, stress and overwhelm may be a reality–and they take ...
Views: 1381(5 votes) - 4 Ways to Lose Love Handles Fat - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Grace JacksonNo matter what you call them, they are not cute and cuddly. Love handles are one of those exasperating things that exercise and diet just doesn't seem to affect. If you have spare tyre, then losing fat likely isn't that big of an issue. Most people who are highly chunky aren't engaged ...
Views: 1352(3 votes) - 4-Minute Healthy Sautéed Bok Choy - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2013 from George MateljanEnjoy this great tasting recipe and get 375% of your Daily Value for vitamin A, 318% DV for vitamin C, 188% DV for vitamin K and 69% for folate! Prep and Cook Time: 10 minutes Serves 3 Ingredients: • 1 lb bok choy, chopped • 1 clove garlic, chopped • 3 TBS low sodium chicken or ...
Views: 2340(2 votes) - 5 Essentials to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Cory CouillardEssential No. 1: Maximized Mind Harvard University—A recent study investigated the power of one's mindset in losing weight. The findings of the study shocked psychologists stating that "weight loss is not only possible but probable." Ellen Langer said "If you can put the mind in a healthy ...
Views: 1483(1 vote) - 5 Reasons Why You Should Lose Weight - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Marketing Department1. Your heart will thank you. Trying to reduce your risk of heart attack, stroke, and high cholesterol? Then it's time to shed those extra pounds. Just by losing ten or fifteen pounds, you can reduce your chances of heart diseases dramatically. 2. Your partner will thank you. When men are ...
Views: 504(2 votes) - 5-Minute Cold Cucumber Salad - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from George MateljanStay cool with this easy-to-prepare summer salad. One serving provides 246% of your Daily Value (DV) for vitamin C and 52% DV for vitamin A. Prep and Cook Time: 5 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients: -1/2 medium red onion, sliced thin -1 medium clove garlic, chopped -1 medium cucumber, ...
Views: 2001(2 votes) - 5-Minute Ginger Pineapple - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2012 from George MateljanEnjoy the zing that the ginger gives to the pineapple in this easy-to-prepare addition to your Healthiest Way of Eating that allows you to have a great-tasting dessert in minutes. And pineapple provides you with an excellent source of vitamin C and manganese. Prep and Cook Time: 5 minutes ...
Views: 1741(2 votes) - 5-Minute Raspberry Almond Parfait - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2013 from George MateljanThe combination of raspberries and almonds makes a delicious dessert. Prep and Cook Time: 5 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients: • 8 oz (1 cup) low-fat vanilla or soy yogurt • 1/2 tsp almond extract • 2 TBS honey • 1 pint raspberries • 1 TBS sliced almonds • Optional: grated dark ...
Views: 2039(2 votes) - 5-Minute Watermelon Frappe - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2011 from George MateljanThis is a perfect snack for a hot summer afternoon. Prep and Cook Time: 5 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients: • 4 cups cold watermelon chunks • 8 mint leaves Directions: 1. Run the blender at medium speed and drop chunks of watermelon through the feed hole one at a time until they ...
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