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- How to Fuel Your Spirit So You Can Be Your Best Self - by Submitted on May 27, 2010 from Melissa McCreeryWhether you are nurturing a business or career, a family, an intimate relationship, or a secret dream, your time and energy are the most valuable commodities you possess. No matter how wisely you spend them, the truth is that they are limited in supply and extremely precious. Another truth: ...
Views: 2472(2 votes) - Una Cosa es la Alimentación y Otra Muy Diferente es la Nutrición - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2010 from Carlos CorreaUna Cosa es la Alimentación y Otra Muy Diferente es la Nutrición Lo que pasa es que una cosa es la alimentación y otra muy diferente es la nutrición –¿Y cuál es la diferencia? –La alimentación contempla un sinnúmero de actos voluntarios y conscientes que van dirigidos a la elección, ...
Views: 2472(2 votes) - 5 Substitutes of Safflower Oil - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2018 from Jessica Willson6 substitutes of safflower oil The numerous benefits of safflower oil, as well as the versatility of safflower oil, are very famous among nutritionists. However, at times you need to find the substitutes of safflower oil when you cannot use it in any particular recipe. Even though, the ...
Views: 2470(1 vote) - Creating The Perfect Diet Plan For You - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2008 from Jack DobsonFirstly, there are many forms of diet plans other than for just losing weight. You can set up a diet plan to help you maintain your current weight, or even establish a diet plan that will help you gain weight. This is the first step, deciding if you want to lose, maintain, or gain weight. If ...
Views: 2468 - Garlic Dip with Crudités - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from George MateljanFor a great appetizer before dinner or as a snack any time of the day, try this quick and easy-to-make dip that goes with any type of fresh cut vegetables (such as carrots, celery, cucumbers, or bell peppers). Garlic not only tastes great but provides you with extra health benefits from its ...
Views: 2468(3 votes) - Fasting Leads to Rapid Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2010 from John PhillipNo word can produce more fear, emotion and misunderstanding in the world of diet and weight loss than fasting. The term conjures up visions of starving for days and weeks without a morsel of food, and drinking only fruit juices. A traditional fast is controversial and possibly even unhealthy for ...
Views: 2463(3 votes) - Poor Diet and Nutritional Facts - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Matthew ParkerSubstitution of Food Keeping food nutritional facts in mind before dieting could stop you from making a very serious blunder. Specifically pills, powders or supplements are not food and shouldn’t be considered as such. Certain diets consider that they will provide you all the nutrition you ...
Views: 2462(1 vote) - Hot Polenta Breakfast with Dried Fruit Compote - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from George MateljanThis healthy hot breakfast is so good with its natural sweetness from the honey and dried fruit you may feel like you are eating dessert. It is a delicious topping for the polenta. A perfect satisfying breakfast on a cool morning that will sustain you for hours. Prep and Cook Time: 30 minutes ...
Views: 2460(2 votes) - The Self Hypnosis Diet - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Richard BlumenthalAny weight loss diet is only as effective as the willingness of the person dieting to stick with the diet's requirements. Eating, in general, is such a complex combination of nutrition, pleasure, and other psychological factors, that the motivation to adopt and practice a particular eating ...
Views: 2458 - Sugar: Ditch it and improve your physical and mental health - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Anna AparicioSugar is a name given to a class of edible crystalline carbohydrates, mainly sucrose, lactose, and fructose, characterized by a sweet flavour. In food sugar almost exclusively refers to sucrose, which in its fully refined form primarily comes from sugar cane and sugar beet, though is present in ...
Views: 2454(2 votes) - The Perfect Diet - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from Sean BarkerThe Perfect Diet This makes for a great magazine headline on your nearest news stand but unfortunately you become disappointed and confused once you flip through the pages. Wether it's the magical Acai or Gogi berry one week, or the raw, cooked or frozen diet the next, it's all a marketing ...
Views: 2452(1 vote) - The Human Longevity Diet For Increased Life Expectancy - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Brian MIn recent years it has been noted by countless scientists and medical researchers that the food you eat (your diet) is extremely influential to human longevity. Various clinical studies have shown that that mice beat aging and live longer, healthier lives when they eat a diet that consists of ...
Views: 2451(2 votes) - How to reduce Weight Fast - Especially Your Belly Fat - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Tedi KusmayadiFirst up, because you do not by now get plenty of fluids after that begins. The body system needs water to live hydrated and perform important functions. A bit more water helps the breakdown of excess fat. However, it makes carry minerals and vitamins into cells and helps the transport of ...
Views: 2444 - Toxins Formed In Cooked Foods - Avoiding Heat Induced Carcinogens in Your Food - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Joy HoustonCooked Food Toxins: Reducing Exposure to Heat Induced Carcinogens Cooked Food Toxins is the unambiguous, accurate label given to the chemicals formed when foods are exposed to high heat. The five categories of cooked food toxins are unmistakably dangerous and should be avoided if not ...
Views: 2444(2 votes) - Weight Loss And Eating Disorders with Hypnotherapy - Fast And Permanent Results - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2014 from Annalena Gulliksson-CavalloI became interested in hypnosis, because I had a compulsive craving for sweets and unhealthy food. I struggled with this problem for years. I tried few methods: different types of diets, changing eating habits, different nutrition type routines, powerful exercise regimes. None of these willpower ...
Views: 2443 - Get a Six Pack copying Tom Hanks - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanHave you seen the film Castaway starring Tom Hanks? This isn’t a film review but rather a review of how we live our lives today compared to our primitive ancestors. On the film Castaway the character played by Tom Hanks ends up stranded on a remote island for four years, having no choice but ...
Views: 2442(1 vote) - How To Cook A Turkey-Old Fashion Recipe - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2011 from Popa WoolseyDelicious heart healthy recipes and a fantastically easy method of how to cook a turkey. If you are searching for some incredible new recipes for a healthier heart then here is an old fashioned recipe on how to cook a turkey that is absolutely incredible. This old recipe is ...
Views: 2441(1 vote) - How Well The Suddenly Slim Diet Works - by Submitted on May 23, 2008 from Alan B. DenskyThe Suddenly Slim diet program is an herbal weight loss program that offers a quick way to lose weight using nutritional shakes, pills, and supplements. This plan claims that in just ten days, it can boost the metabolism to help the body burn off more calories and lose weight without altering ...
Views: 2432 - Five Keys To Effective Weight Loss - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Charles RemingtonIt's that time of the month I receive my writing assignment for my next article. As I open the e-mail from the editor it reads, "This is your mission if you choose to accept it, report the five key factors to effective weight loss." Okay Chief! A dream assignment, one every writer hopes for, ...
Views: 2423 - How To Stop Dieting And Reclaim Yourself Using The Law Of Attraction - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2008 from Pat AltvaterIf you are ready to shed some pounds but the concept of limited food choices is less than appealing and weight loss programs focused on what you can’t do or have tend to encourage tantrums from your inner two-year old, read on. You are not alone – diets don’t work! So, if dieting isn’t the ...
Views: 2423 - Addictions and Food - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2013 from Rebecca CooperOver the years I have been asked if there is such a thing as food addiction. First, let’s look at what is an addiction? Here is one definition: An addiction causes people to engage in a recurring activity that causes harm to the person. It is often described as a compulsion to engage in some ...
Views: 2420(2 votes) - Eat, Pray, Love…Your Journey to Awakening Part II—Tapping Away Food Cravings - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from Michelle Lee, CHEat… In the book/movie Elizabeth Gilbert begins her journey in Italy where she “has a relationship with her pizza”, which is quite funny and even helpful because she stopped beating herself up for what and how much she ate. This is a powerful demonstration of self-love…to a point. Italy was ...
Views: 2418(1 vote) - Win the Battle! Conquer Holiday Weight Gain - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Wendy StollIt’s that time of year again. Soon you’ll be surrounded by pies, cakes, cookies, and candies. Your willpower will be pushed and tested to extremes. The average person will gain 5-15 pounds during the holidays. Lack of time leads to more stress, less physical activity, and unhealthy eating ...
Views: 2414 - Top Five Worst Foods You Can Eat - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaQueen of Moderation I know what you’re thinking. I think it myself all the time. “Not another one of those food police types telling me what I can’t eat.” It’s rare that you’ll hear me say a particular food has no place in a healthy diet. I am the queen of moderation. As long as your “dietary ...
Views: 2411(6 votes) - The 15-minute Workout: There's No Place Like Home - by A few years ago, Consumer Reports magazine surveyed their staff about the types of workouts they liked best. The overriding favorite was using a home treadmill.
At the time, I couldn’t see the least bit of value in this—I was doing much more intensive workouts—playing tennis, kickboxing, ...
Views: 2410(1 vote) - Manage Your Weight With Reiki - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2013 from Janine GilardeAs a holistic lifestyle coach, many of my clients come to me because they want to lose weight. In addressing issues of weight gain; I take into consideration the underlying reasons of weight gain, knowing that it is about more than just the food people are eating. What I have found is that ...
Views: 2409(1 vote) - Paleo Kale Recipes - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Gail ColePaleo kale vegetable low fat recipes. FREE Paleo Sautéed Kale Bok Choy Recipe, Steamed Kale Recipe and Paleo Kale Soup Recipe. Enjoy Paleo Vegan Kale Recipes. Kale is an ideal vegetable in the Paleo Diet. Kale is a member of the cabbage family. Consider by some as a wild cabbage. Kale vary in ...
Views: 2406 - Emotional Eater's Don't Just Eat When They're Sad or Depressed - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2012 from Julie SimonAt a seminar I gave recently on emotional eating, Cyndie, an attractive, well-dressed woman in her late forties came up to me and shared: “Even though I’m obviously overweight, I don’t think that I’m an emotional eater because I don’t eat at all when I’m sad or depressed. In fact, I can’t eat at ...
Views: 2405 - Are you overeating because your life lacks purpose or meaning? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Julie SimonNothing feels better than waking up and looking forward to the day. Life feels worth living. We feel a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction because our life has purpose and feels meaningful. And even better if we feel inspired and passionate about what we're doing. We can feel purpose and ...
Views: 2403(1 vote) - Kombucha Tea and Sugar Addiction - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Sharon KaneI started drinking Kombucha tea a few years ago and immediately noticed positive changes in my health. It seemed as if my digestive system was waking up. It cleared out my sinuses and reduced my sugar cravings. Even my hormone imbalance seemed to clear up! Kombucha tea is a fermented drink ...
Views: 2402(2 votes) - Overeating: Rewarding yourself with food? - by Submitted on May 29, 2011 from Brandy SinotoMom says, "You got an "A" on your report card, COOKIES and ICE CREAM!" Boss says, "We had a great month in sales, lunch on me!" You say, "I had a long hard day at work, I'm having pizza for dinner!" We eat things that are bad for us, things that make us gain weight, things we know we ...
Views: 2396(2 votes) - The Fastest Way to Lose Weight is to STOP Feeding Your Feelings - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2012 from Ange AngladeDoes any of these sound like you? You eat when you are experiencing heavy stress You eat when you have to make major decisions You gain weight during times of stress. You eat because you can't lose the weight fast enough You eat when you’re bored because there’s nothing else to do. You ...
Views: 2396 - The Best Fat Loss Plans for Postpartum Moms - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2010 from Isabel De Los RiosThe nine months just flew by and now you are rocking your new bundle of joy to sleep. You are happy that you have given birth to a healthy baby, but are aware that your body has gone through drastic changes. While you know that it’s just “baby weight,” you can’t help but peruse the various fat ...
Views: 2393 - 7 Ways to Beat Post Holiday Food Blues with a Detox Diet - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2010 from Christine EstersThe holidays are a time where you can overindulge & throw all diet rules out the window. Bring on the turkey, cakes, cookies and pies! Those delicious holiday foods also come with a heavy price tag like, indigestion, constipation, gas and acid reflux. So, how can you restore your body back to ...
Views: 2390(2 votes) - Maximize your workout results- Look great in less time! - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2012 from Don NenningerHere's a primer the condenses current research into working out and shows you how to maximize your workout results and look great in less time! ( Do you belong to a gym? Do you see the same people doing the same routine for the same amount of time? What happens? They look the same! 90% of ...
Views: 2390(2 votes) - This Is Not A Diet Book - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Estelle GoldsteinWARNING: Don’t spend hundreds of dollars on diet or exercise programs that seem to work for everybody but you until you read this important information I have to tell you. I Lost Over Half My Body Mass WITHOUT Diet, Exercise, Drugs Or Surgery And I Am Going To Tell You How! By Estelle Toby ...
Views: 2383(1 vote) - How To Lose The Last 10 Pounds - by Submitted on May 26, 2008 from Adrian BryantFirst - Here's 4 reasons why losing those last 10 pounds may be a little harder... Reason #1: As you lose weight your body doesn't have to burn as many calories in order for you to maintain your weight so in order for you to keep burning enough calories to help you lose your last 10 ...
Views: 2382 - Weight Loss Facts - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Dale MillerWhen it comes to losing weight, most people assume that dramatic results take dramatic measures. While in some instances this may be true, for most people making a few small changes can lead to permanent weight loss over time. If you're looking to trim down but aren't interested in joining a ...
Views: 2380 - Crash Diets that Actually Work - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2012 from Maria KhalifeYou can never, ever, use weight loss to solve problems that are not related to your weight. At your goal weight or not, you still have to live with yourself and deal with your problems. You will still have the same husband, the same job, the same kids, and the same life. Losing weight is not ...
Views: 2378 - 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: 2376 - The One and Only Way to Lose Weight and Keep It Off - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2013 from Amber RileyIt’s the beginning of a new year and the foremost thing on a lot of people’s minds is losing those excess holiday pounds. Weight loss is the #1 New Year’s resolution, yet most people give up on their diet well before the end of January rolls around. The main reason of their failure is they ...
Views: 2376(2 votes) - Mike Geary And The Truth About Abs - How Did It Started, And How Does It Work? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Mia MooreDo you suffer from tummy fat? Would you like to have a perfectly sculpted six pack? As a matter of fact, millions of people from all over the world want to eliminate their belly fat and build a nice six pack. But why is this so hard?. Mike Geary, author of The Truth About Abs e-book tells us ...
Views: 2375 - Fruits And Vegetables To Boost Your Fat-Burning Metabolism! - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2013 from Alvin ChuaYour diet is the number one most important factor when it comes to improving your body and losing weight. The following are some great fruits and vegetables which will help to boost your metabolism. Firstly, when it comes to increasing your metabolism, apples and pears are your best choice. ...
Views: 2374(1 vote) - How Does Spot Reducing Work? Can I Get Rid of Belly Fat and Flabby Arms? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from William AndersonThe short answer is that spot reducing doesn't work. Spot reducing is a myth. However, there is a way to reduce the fat at those spots. Does that sound like a contradiction? I'll explain. For ages, people have been unhappy with fat bellies, upper arm flab and love handles. It was especially ...
Views: 2374(1 vote) - 50 Quick and Easy Weight Loss Tips Men and Women - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2013 from Andy JamesHow to Lose Weight Fast with a Healthy Diet Plan I am an avid reader of Men's Health magazine. There are always new (or old) tips on losing weight, fitness exercises, how to get a flat stomach or how to get motivated to lose weight in those two hundred or so, pages. And although I would class ...
Views: 2372 - Alkaline Diet and Weight Loss - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2010 from Maria DolgovaWeight loss. It is a multibillion-dollar industry. Scarcely a day does not go by where there is not some new 'Diet Revolution' or 'Celebrity Diet' that claims to be the be all and end all in the 'Battle of the Bulge'. While there are many less than truthful claims being made out there about ...
Views: 2369 - Weight Loss Motivation, Why Motivation Is So Important To Lose Weight - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2014 from Ashley HubbardWhen a person makes the decision to lose weight, one of the most important parts of a successful weight loss program is the level of motivation that a person has before they start on a program. Put simply motivation is really the driver behind the actions that we take to reach the goals that ...
Views: 2367 - Winter Weight Gain - Why Does It Happen And What Can We Do? - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Mark PatrickWinter weight gain is a common complaint of many people. It seems that every winter we add a few pounds, and come summer we don't lose them all again either. A few of them always stick around, making us a little heavier every year. They seem to be very hard to lose extra pounds! Why does this ...
Views: 2365(1 vote) - Three Simple Tips To Help You Stop Overeating - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Dingane .Are you overeating? For far too many people food are controlling their lives and like so many other addictions it can creep into your life without you being aware of it. As one of the leading causes of weight problems it is most certainly something that you need to take very seriously. Its so ...
Views: 2358(1 vote) - Chocolate Smoothie Low Fat Low Sugar - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Popa WoolseyIncredible chocolate smoothie yummy sugar free fat free treat recipe.Chocolate is many peoples favorite food, and it is also a key ingredient in many great recipes, but it may at first seem difficult to see how you can have a Sugar Free Chocolate Smoothie Recipe that will taste good. The good ...
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