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- Food Storage Nutritional Values - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Jane AlexanderEveryone would agree that fresh fruits and vegetables are the main source of vitamins and other nutrients in our diet, and eating fresh fruits and vegetables is the best way to get the nutritional value our bodies require. However, when looking at long term food storage for our families, it is ...
Views: 2280 - The 4 Ingredients that Define a Healthy Cereal - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Emilia KlappYou probably know by experience that standing in front of rows of cereal boxes trying to choose the healthiest one can be a daunting task. You may also have heard or read that people who eat a healthy cereal for breakfast consume more calcium, more fiber and less fat and that it can normalize ...
Views: 2280(1 vote) - Top 3 ‘Super-Fiber’ Foods to Add Into Your Diet By Jackie Wicks - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from Wendy Montes de ocaPEERtrainer recently conducted a survey of 1000 people, asking them how much fiber they got from their diet a day. Only 10% of people surveyed were getting 30 grams of fiber or more a day. Additionally, 1/3 of people had no idea how much they were getting. Based on the survey results and ...
Views: 2279(1 vote) - Vegetarian Diet Does Not Make You More Spiritual - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2013 from Scott & Stephen PetulloIt's common for people in the New Age arena to believe the myth about a vegetarian diet and spirituality, that it's necessary to become enlightened. The pro-vegetarianism contention goes something like this: "I am 100% for life and I love animals, so I avoid eating meat. Animals are my ...
Views: 2278 - Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Barley Grass - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Eric SmithBarley grass is botanically recognised as Hordeum vulgare from the plant family Poaceae. As a member of the grain family it is grown extensively as a feed or fodder for livestock. It is also grown for its grain which is used both as a feed or fodder grain and for human consumption. Malted Barley ...
Views: 2277 - Picking The Best Liquid Vitamins for Women - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2012 from Xylene BelitaThere are different forms of vitamins, but some people are looking for the best liquid vitamins for women. Vitamins are essential for the body as they help the body perform simple and complex functions. Vitamins are also important for the health and they give the body so many wonderful ...
Views: 2275(1 vote) - Pros of Using Zyflamend Softgels - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2012 from Henry LouisZyflamend is a revolutionary supplement ever came to the medicine industry. Its prominent “Z” sounds too much like a drug name but the word “mend” shows that it infers a mending (healing) process. Thus, it is a good play on words. Apart from its name, this supplement is simply awesome and ...
Views: 2275 - Kefir from Kefir Grains: The Miracle Food to a Better Life - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Ceena GiselleThe simplest and most inexpensive way to a healthy lifestyle is knowledge only a select few know and when followed correctly, will save you hundreds and thousands of hard earn dollars. You don't have to go to the gym all the time, no more unneeded spending on supplements and medications and ...
Views: 2266 - 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: 2258(2 votes) - 7 Benefits of Eating Raw Foods - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2010 from B Joy Preston"Raw Foods" is a popular phrase these days that is often misunderstood, yet represents a powerful, grass roots health movement. Some people shun the idea, not knowing what it means. Others embrace the idea, not knowing what it means. And that's no wonder, since there are many different ...
Views: 2256(10 votes) - What Should A Boxer's Diet Be? (Nutritional Tips For Boxers) - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2017 from Nick YordanovA good eating regime is essential for everybody in order for them to maintain good health and normal weight, we all know that. And while that goes for athletes too, their case might be a bit different than just avoiding saturated and trans-fat, cholesterol, commercial sweets and fast food. Let’s ...
Views: 2254 - The Secret Link between Nutrition and Behavior: Addressing Intolerance to Food and Your Mood - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesIf you find yourself feeling unwell and can’t figure out why, you may be suffering from a food intolerance. Unexplained fatigue and tiredness as well as brain fogginess, which make it difficult to concentrate or remember, can be linked to eating a food that doesn’t agree with your body. Food ...
Views: 2249(1 vote) - Die-ting Tips Gone Wrong - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2012 from Cory CouillardLet's learn to take the die out of dieting. Diet and nutritional advice is one of the most common questions that we see in clinical practice. It is apparent that people get continuously misled when it comes to advice to lose weight, restore health and prevent disease. The usual culprit of the ...
Views: 2244(4 votes) - The Case Against Breakfast - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from CHARLES GLASSMANThere are no fat lions in the pride. Lions eat a diet almost extensively of red meat. They do not get fat from this because they only eat enough to sustain themselves—no more, no less. So at least in the case of the lion it is not so much what they eat as it is how often and how much they eat. ...
Views: 2244(1 vote) - Top 10 Home Remedies for Ulcerative Colitis - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2017 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanUlcerative colitis is a painful situation. This happens because of the ulcer formation lining the inner walls of the colon. The uncontrollable swelling of the colon gives rise to the ulcers. The major reason of colitis is not known. However, it is observed that there are certain food items, ...
Views: 2243 - IBD – Must follow food habits - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2015 from Daniel DisusaTests and therapies for IBD include different ways of IBD Diagnosis and step-by-step treatments, with the help of specialized therapies that make use of FDI approved anti-TNF drugs that help supress gastrointestinal irritations and other IBD signs, along with G irritations at bay. However, all ...
Views: 2239(1 vote) - How to fight Arthritis in winter? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Ketty JohnsonArthritis is a joint disorder featuring inflammation and a joint is an area of the body where two different bones meet. The most people suffer with these types of arthritis annoys the arthritis and are the cold is damp, inflame arthritis and heat can irritate, and there is ...
Views: 2237(1 vote) - Age Related Hearing Loss Does NOT Have to Be a Part of Getting Old - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kerri KnoxCurrent thinking has us believe that age-related hearing loss is an inevitable consequence of getting older, but is it really? Hundreds of studies from around the world show severe vitamin deficiencies as causes of this loss. Even more importantly replacing the missing vitamins improved the ...
Views: 2234(2 votes) - Aloe Plant Offers MoreThan Just Relief From Sunburns - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2007 from Mark LangeThe aloe plant is one of the world's oldest and most frequently used natural supplements. Aloe juice, gel, and leaves have played a role in medicine since the 4th century B.C., when ancient Greek doctors obtained it from Arab traders for its healing properties. Using aloe topically gained ...
Views: 2233 - Tips For Eating Right and Cooking Light - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2016 from Maria LawsonThe food that you choose to eat today will affect your present, and more importantly, will also have a major impact on your lifestyle and your future health. Eating healthy food is important, not only to promote good health but also to reduce the chances of chronic diseases such as cancer and ...
Views: 2233 - Benefits of Spirulina, One of the World's Most Nutritious Antioxidant Foods - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Stan MrakSpirulina is one of the most familiar of the single-celled plants known as blue-green algae. They are usually found in warm and alkaline waters all over the world, predominantly in South America, Africa, and Mexico. The name "spirulina" is derived from the Latin word for "helix" or "spiral"; ...
Views: 2232(1 vote) - What is the best Essential Omega do I need daily to prevent heart disease? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Prof. George GrantBased on our evolutionary history, the ideal ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 in the diet is 1:1. Our ancestors evolved over millions of years eating that way. However, our modern diet has skewed the ratio significantly. A hundred years ago, the average American ate less than one pound of ...
Views: 2231(1 vote) - Zinc and Prostate Health - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Kevin AgrawalThe importance of the trace mineral, zinc has been well documented for its role in supporting prostate health. The normal human prostate accumulates the highest level of zinc of any soft tissue in the body. Zinc is vital for prostate functions and male hormone activity. Hence, zinc is often ...
Views: 2231 - Red Kidney Bean Soup with Lime Yogurt - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from George MateljanSoups are the perfect warm-up meal. This hearty, spicy bean soup is a great addition to your Healthiest Way of Eating as the days get shorter and the temperature continues to cool. Prep and Cook Time: Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: • 1 medium ...
Views: 2229(2 votes) - Chronic Disease…. Will you Die Before Your Time? - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2009 from Rico ConnorChronic Disease…. Will you Die Before Your Time? Chronic diseases—such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes—are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. Chronic diseases account for 70% of all deaths in the U.S., which is 1.7 million each year. Think about this—7 ...
Views: 2228(2 votes) - Ways of Identifying the Best Supplement Manufacturer - by Submitted on May 31, 2018 from Dan ArrowCo-production of supplement products has become a norm in the business world. According to most supplement companies and retailers, it is a cheaper means of obtaining the product. The contract manufacturer manages the entire production process, which shows that the manufacturer plays a major ...
Views: 2225 - Breaking the Sugar Addiction - by Added sugar is in everything these days, from ketchup to salsa to soup. It’s everywhere, I suppose, because we have come to expect it to be.
And it’s not just the white stuff we need to worry about. “Refined carbohydrates,” such as white bread and white flour products, produce the same ...
Views: 2223 - How much vitamin b complex should I take? - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2012 from Abbatha OdettaVitamin B complex contains eight subtypes of vitamin B and these are vitamins B1 or thiamine, B2 or riboflavin, B3 or niacin, B5 or pantothenic acid, B6 or pyridoxine, B7 or biotin, B9 or folic acid and last but not the least B12 or cyanocobalamin. Vitamin B complex is very important for our ...
Views: 2222 - Fresh Fruit Helps Fast Weight Loss - by Submitted on May 09, 2009 from Peter StockwellCan you lose weight as part of a fitness exercise program just by eating more fruit? Yes, you can. There are a number of remarkable fruits which can increase your vitamin C level and help you lose weight as well. Here are four of the best: Grapefruit. This is one of the best fruits for ...
Views: 2221 - Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Potato - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Eric SmithThe Potato is from the Solanaceae family. It is botanically recognised as Solanum tuberosum. The Potato is closely related to Tomatoes, Nicotinia and Deadly Nightshade. The Potato has several varieties and is recognised as the fourth largest crop in the world. Potatoes have along history ...
Views: 2221 - Agave Syrup is NOT Natural! - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Dr. Alicia ArmitsteadAgave syrup is advertised as a "100% natural sweetener." Yet it is actually a highly refined form of fructose and is even more concentrated than the high fructose corn syrup used in sodas. Refined fructose is not a 'natural' sugar, and countless studies implicate it as a sweetener that will ...
Views: 2218(1 vote) - Monosodium Glutamate - MSG - What's the Connection to Obesity, Food Addiction, and Bad Health? - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2010 from Darlene TablerEating out as well as eating boxed or canned foods is commonplace today. Over the last thirty or forty years fast food restaurants have sprung up on every corner. And almost everyone eats at one of these quickie restaurants at least once or twice a week. But, at what cost to the body and the ...
Views: 2216 - Is Coffee Good or Bad for You? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Carisa HolmesLately coffee has been in the news; this time being touted as a health beverage rather than a guilty pleasure. In response to this joyous update, you may have clicked around online to get the details only to find yourself more confused. One “expert” says drinking coffee is akin to chugging ...
Views: 2213(2 votes) - New Year List of Health Habits: 101 Ideas for Health - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Dr. Kelly SennholzWith the excitement of the New Year, replete with resolutions, I wanted to provide a list of random things you can do to improve your health. Perhaps this will give you some ideas with which you can take your first step. Eat cold water fish. Walk the stairs. Choose salad. Avoid ...
Views: 2212(1 vote) - Use the Pyramid to Get Healthy - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Douglas MillingtonYou keep reading and hearing about eating healthier and getting regular exercise to improve your health but you don’t know where to go to get started. Instead of buying the latest diet book or investing in exercise equipment or a health club membership why don’t you consider a free alternative? ...
Views: 2211(2 votes) - 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: 2210 - Common problems affecting Barbecues and their solutions - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Plumb WorldWidespread difficulties affecting bbqs and the solutions Using a bbq offers a exciting and straightforward method to cook tasty food that you can love eating outside. And what is as good as relaxing together with pals in your garden, burger in one hand, cold ale in the other and not a ...
Views: 2208(3 votes) - Go Green this Summer and Smooth Out! Nutritional Health Tips for Those Hot Summer Days… - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2010 from Ronda LaRueOK so it has taken me this long (40 some years) – and well into menopause, midlife crisis, chronic fatigue, sleep disorders, OK so it has taken me this long (40 some years) – and well into menopause, midlife crisis, chronic fatigue, sleep disorders, and depression – to finally GET IT: Want to ...
Views: 2207(5 votes) - Formaldehyde: Have You had Your Daily Dose? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Leah FriedmanMillions of Americans every day are willingly drinking a chemical that breaks down into formaldehyde in the digestive system. Why do they do this? Because they think it’s good for them; because they want to lose weight or, at least, to avoid gaining weight; and because they, along with millions ...
Views: 2206 - The Green Abundance - Choosing Your Perfect Green Superfood Blend - by Submitted on May 02, 2010 from Daniela SalesGreen super-foods are very rich and abundant sources of nutrients that include algae, green plants, vegetables and grasses. These amazing foods contain not only a wide range of minerals and vitamins vital to our well-being, but also contain chlorophyll and variety of phytochemicals that offer ...
Views: 2203(1 vote) - Quick Broiled Halibut - by Submitted on May 21, 2012 from George MateljanThis is a great way to prepare halibut in a matter of minutes. Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients: • 2 halibut steaks • 1 TBS fresh lemon juice • Salt and white pepper Directions: 1. Preheat broiler and place metal pan under heat for about 10 minutes. 2. ...
Views: 2200(3 votes) - Insider Tips On Losing Weight Naturally - Eating Healthy - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Ion AndreiEverybody, especially those with extra weight problems should inform themselves about what healthy eating actually means. Eating healthy isn't only about counting calories, grams or fat. Eating healthy means also moderate eating, healthy meals with plenty of vegetables, at least five times per ...
Views: 2197(1 vote) - Elderly Nutrition Challenges Meet Their Match in Goat Milk - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Maria GarzaElderly nutrition is a topic of concern for many senior adults and their caretakers. Naturally occurring changes in our bodies create challenges for adequate nutrient intake and absorption as we age. Dairy products, and goat milk, in particular, have properties that can help meet these ...
Views: 2195(1 vote) - Minerals: Our Connection to Mother Earth - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesOur bodies are literally made from earth. Have you ever really thought about that? Every speck that is currently your physical body was once either water from the earth or the very ground that we walk on. What’s more, the stuff that you are made of today will one day be part of the earth again. ...
Views: 2195 - How to Get Calcium from a Dairy-Free Diet - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Isabel De Los RiosIf you’re lactose intolerant or simply want to live a healthier life, a dairy-free diet may be right for you. Some people are hesitant to try this type of diet because they worry they won’t get enough calcium to meet their needs. There’s really no reason for concern. With the right eating plan, ...
Views: 2194(1 vote) - 7 Uncommon Ways To Coax Your Children To Eat Healthy Foods - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from Sydney JohnstonWe parents can resort to the ultimate weapon - Parental Authority - and force our kids to eat healthy foods, but in the end that's a losing strategy. For one thing, it won't always work and opposition will increase with every battle. Then, too, that strategy turns the dinner table into a war ...
Views: 2191(1 vote) - Best Weight Loss Diet - by Submitted on May 13, 2010 from John PhillipAmericans continue to struggle with weight loss, and yet the number of people who indicate they are actively trying to lose weight has steadily decreased. As a nation, we have become less concerned about the impact overweight and obesity will have on our quality and length of life, as well as ...
Views: 2187(2 votes) - Vegetable Nutrition Healthier Sex - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from Popa WoolseyLatest breakthrough for vegetable nutrition healthier sex by eating more green leafy vegetables taking vitamin B supplements enhances the libido and overall health. According to Dr. Daniel Amen in his book "Change Your Brain Change Your Body" eating more green vegetables and taking vitamin B ...
Views: 2187(2 votes) - Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Rhubarb - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Eric SmithRhubarb is botanically recognised as Rheum rhabarbarum and is a member of the Polygonaceae family. The leaves of Rhubarb are toxic but they are also bitter. It is thought that for the amount needed to produce toxic effect one could not handle eating it at that level. Needless to say the leaves ...
Views: 2184 - Nutmeg oil and mild hypnotic properties and aphrodisiac - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2011 from Lisa BeverleyNutmeg powder has been a valued product for centuries. The Chinese were the first to recognize the medicinal qualities of nutmeg, and Indonesians were the first to smell and expand your consciousness. The natives used to hallucinate, but when used in extreme amounts they found could be fatal. ...
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