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- Why Children Need Calcium - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Amy YoungEvery parent wants their children to grow up strong and healthy. That is why a child’s diet is so important during their growing stages. In this busy day and age, children often do not get the amount of nutrients they need every day or are too picky to eat all the healthy foods. During ...
Views: 5488(1 vote) - Do You Know if Your Child Suffers from Iron Deficiency Anemia? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Amy YoungWhat is Iron Deficiency Anemia? Anemia is a condition in which a person lacks the normal number of red blood cells. Anemia can be caused when there is insufficient number hemoglobin, located inside red blood cells, to transport enough oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues. The most ...
Views: 2048 - Learn About Carbohydrates - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from i-Supplements comIn the 90s, low fat dieting resulted in high carbohydrate diets due to a plethora of snacks that touted their low or no fat ingredients. Unfortunately these fats were frequently replaced by sugar and starch and America's weight kept increasing. This continued increase of our waistlines caused ...
Views: 1554(2 votes) - Building Vibrant Health: Part 1 - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Eric TalmantI would like to take a moment and briefly summarize my own personal journey with building health. I have been involved with Metabolic Typing® since 2001 after a serious injury in the military. I was able to radically rebuild and repair my health using the basic Metabolic Typing® principles, ...
Views: 880(2 votes) - Acai ORAC - What Is It and Why Is It So Important - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Peter StasonIn this article we are going to cover a crucial topic when it comes to Acai. Before you will be able to fully understand how valuable fruit Acai Berry is, I have to explain to you what is ORAC and how it affects you. You probably have heard a lot about free radicals, antioxidants etc., but ...
Views: 1280 - Acai Berry Superfood - Is Acai Really That Healthy? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Peter StasonIn time when every food seems to be artificial and medical concerns stuff us with the newest cures for everything, some people try to find help using natural cures. We forgot how powerful nature can be, after all we only duplicate its achievements in medicine. That is why a category of super ...
Views: 822 - How to Grill a Great and Healthy Burger - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from i-Supplements comGrilling Burgers are the ‘o’ so typical summer cookout past time. They are one of the most basic of American fare around. I honestly cannot think of anything else more American and basic than the hamburger. Take for instance that American’s on average eat 2-3 hamburgers a week. Come spring and ...
Views: 1015(5 votes) - Rethinking the Food Pyramid: Mindfulness - the Missing Ingredient - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsEating changes both body and mind, the total of who we are. What we eat and how much we eat changes who we are physiologically. Why we eat and how we eat changes who we are psychologically. Mindlessness is Blindness When we eat mindlessly, the body expands (to the extent to which mindless ...
Views: 477(1 vote) - 5 Unusual Leafy Green Vegetables You Should Know (and Eat!) - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAre you eating your vegetables? Well, summer is a great time to cultivate your taste for nature’s superfood. One of Body Ecology’s 7 healthy eating principles is the 80/20 rule. Simply put, this means that for any meal, 80% of your plate consists of vegetables and 20% consists of either a ...
Views: 2017(5 votes) - Do Soup Diets Really Work? - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSeems that my last post generated lots of responses. Here is a well researched article: Do Soup Diets Really Work? By Pat Solly of www.SoupSong.com ONCE UPON A TIME, soup was primarily perscribed to stimulate the appetite—not depress it. That magnificent "Monarch of the Kitchen" ...
Views: 1162 - Learn About Amino Acids - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from i-Supplements comAmino acids are most commonly known as the building blocks of protein. They are one of the most effective and useful supplements used by many for all of the positive effects they have on the human body. Amino acids are found in protein-loaded sources like meat, fish, dairy and vegetables such as ...
Views: 956(1 vote) - The Silent Chef Speaks - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAnyone who has worked in the food service industry knows what a hectic, fast paced life it entails. Those who have started their own restaurant know that it can be an all consuming process that requires 24/7 attention. Recipes and menus need to be created, systems developed, staff trained, walls ...
Views: 621(1 vote) - Try The Breakfast Experiment - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMany people have a love/hate relationship with breakfast. You either love your morning cereal or eggs with toast or you are totally bored with the typical breakfast options. Some people get so sick of their morning meal that they just skip it and wait until lunch or even dinner to eat. Study ...
Views: 641(1 vote) - Soy and Children's Health: Evidence of Soy Toxicity Mounting - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2009 from Werner KnoeppIn spite of abundant, nearly overwhelming evidence that soy, as a food, is a direct path to a myriad of health disasters, the edible oil industry continues to pour millions into marketing the faulty concept that soy products are safe, healthful foods. And they don't mind whom they recruit to ...
Views: 2482(1 vote) - Be Sick or Well – It’s your Choice - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Sonny JuliusWhether you want to believe it or not, you are responsible for being sick or well. Even if you have a serious disease or illness, most likely, it was because of the lifestyle you decided to live. Here are some of the factors that can determine your health condition of which you control ...
Views: 1546(1 vote) - Diabetes Diet: The Low Glycemic Index Diet is Much More Than Just a Fad Diet - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2009 from Jose TalaveraA diabetes diet is crucial when a person suffers from diabetes. The low glycemic index diet is not a special food package but is just a little more than a diet plan for healthy living for people in general. A low gi diet is not a special food that is packaged by a pharmaceutical company, and ...
Views: 1060(1 vote) - Good Nutrition Vital in Fighting Mesothelioma Cancer - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Jesse HermanAccording to the National Cancer Institute, at least 35 percent of all cancer cases are related to poor nutrition. Though mesothelioma is not a cancer that is related to poor nutrition, improving nutritional intake can help mesothelioma cancer patients fight the progressive disease. The ...
Views: 840 - Is The Sun Really Bad For You? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Angie LewisIs the sun really bad for you? In a nutshell, if you abuse it, it is bad for you, but what isn’t bad for you when you abuse it? The truth is in moderation the sun “on your skin” is VERY good for your health. Even fair skinned individuals can bask in the sun in moderate doses. There is too much ...
Views: 2201 - Busybodies Can Literally Make You Sick - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Bette DowdellSome years ago, self-appointed busybodies screamed and yelled and hollered about McDonalds using beef fat to cook their fries. Deciding ahead of time that McDonalds was evil incarnate, they accused McDonalds of purposely risking our very lives with saturated fat. And so it was in 1990 that ...
Views: 2232 - Diabetes diet: 3 steps to overcome emotional eating - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Jose TalaveraYour body gets nutrients from food. So eating is part of your life. Emotional eating is one issue with food. That is because sometimes with our eating habits we go overboard and it results in a weight gain. The problem of emotional eating begins in the mind, no doubt about it, even though it ...
Views: 794 - What is Whole Food Nutrition & Why is it Better For You? - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Becky BishopWhat does whole food nutrition mean? What is a diet that includes primarily whole foods? Whole foods nutrition means eating foods that are unprocessed and unrefined or minimally processed and refined before being consumed. To me, at its simplest level, eating whole foods means nothing more than ...
Views: 1371 - Some Useful Tips for Weight Gain - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from GARTH DELIKANTry to have at least 6 eating points in the day. Divide your food intake into 3 meals and 3 snacks each day. Plan this the day before, and ensure shopping trips make provision for lots of appealing foods and snacks. Always prepare foods or snacks for work, and keep a supply of ...
Views: 1414 - 5 Tips to Save Money and Stay Healthy During Our Economy - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDuring these tough financial times, everyone is looking for ways to cut spending and reduce their overall cost of living. People are cutting back on all things considered “luxury.” Unfortunately, along with the other non-necessities, people are choosing to spend less at the grocery store as ...
Views: 586 - Why Go Local? - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Rachel LernerWe have been hearing so much lately about going local, whether it is a community supported agriculture (CSA) farm or a farmer’s market. I thought it would be beneficial to write about the different reasons to give local a chance. If you cannot commit to a CSA, farmer’s markets, farm stands ...
Views: 1296(1 vote) - Food Shopping for Six Pack Abs - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanI’m going to share with you the list of foods I’ve bought this week for the week ahead. My six-pack is visible, I have 3 millimetres of fat on my waist and these are the foods I buy and eat in a typical week. Note the variety I include, proof you can have a six-pack without living on chicken ...
Views: 4013 - Emotional Eating and Asking For What You Want - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Melissa McCreeryThere are lots of possible triggers for overeating and emotional eating. Many people turn to food when they feel dissatisfied or trapped or unhappy—when life isn’t working the way they want it to. An important and related skill that many people could work on enhancing is asking for what you ...
Views: 1351 - The Low GI Diet: Eat Your Favorite Foods and Normalize Your Blood Sugar - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2009 from Jose TalaveraThere is an increasingly popular family of diets, which use the glycemic index (GI) to control blood sugar levels. One of those is the low gi diet. Losing weight is a hard goal everybody seeks to accomplish each and every year. The weight loss industry is really immense and powerful, and sells ...
Views: 1004 - Independence - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2009 from Cathy BarberJuly is a time to celebrate liberation. This month, I urge you to liberate yourself from processed foods and even most restaurant food! Enjoying great health is real freedom. Liberating yourself from things that damage you includes replacing unreal “edible product” with real, vibrant food. ...
Views: 753 - Kefir Grains - Kefir Health Benefits - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2009 from Glenn PrescotIn 1908, Metchnikov wrote in his book "The extension of life" that the secret of longevity found in the Russian Caucasus Mountains was Kefir. Kefir is actually cultured milk that people made and consumed. The villagers of the Caucasus Mountains gave us the Caucasian yogurt and kefir (milk ...
Views: 2459(1 vote) - The Drug of Choice - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2009 from John Paul CatanzaroToday we have more technology than ever. Moore's Law states that technology doubles every 18 months. That means we know twice as much today as we did a year and a half ago. Well, that's no longer true. In fact, today technology doubles every 18 minutes! With all this technology, how is it then ...
Views: 1320 - Nine-Part Plan for Healthy Dining Out if You Are Diabetic - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Jose TalaveraDining out is an occasional indulgence for some people. For other people, it is a way of life. Whatever the case for you, careful choices and moderate portions will help you make dining out part of a wise overall plan for your diabetes nutrition. 1-Research the menus. Ask the waiter about ...
Views: 774 - What's Your Favorite Breakfast Food? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHave an interesting question you would like to pose to the Intent community? Write up a question, add a brief description, and don't forget tag your blog post QOD. It just might be featured for a future Question of the Day! Though I love my sleep, I love my rare mornings when I wake up ...
Views: 627(1 vote) - Nutrition For The Bodybuilder - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanThere’s a fine line between dieting for weight loss and building a good physique. Some bodybuilders have reverse anorexia and will compromise the quality of food just to get their desired daily calorie intake in the hope it will pack on the muscle. It’s not that easy and is one of the many ...
Views: 1367 - How To Heal Disease With Food - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Angie LewisYour body can heal itself from sickness and disease if you give it a chance to do so. Most disease is caused from how we live our life. Eating the wrong foods, ingesting too many medications and drugs, drinking too much alcohol, living sedentary lives, breathing in bad air from the workplace, ...
Views: 1733 - Fibromyalgia (FM, FMS) - An Understanding - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Anne MillsFibromyalgia (FM) is pain (myalgia) in the muscles and fibrous tissues (fibro) of the body. The aching, piercing, throbbing or searing pain of FM is mostly overwhelming, can be felt all over the body or in specific parts, and may constantly move about. It is unrelenting and so very tiring as ...
Views: 1136(2 votes) - Prevent Disease with Phytonutrient Power - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMost people know that we need adequate amounts of oxygen, water, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, fatty acids, and good carbs for great health. What they don’t realize is that a group of micronutrients, also called phytonutrients, can help prevent disease and restore health and vitality. ...
Views: 999(3 votes) - Can I eat a mostly raw, somewhat organic, vegan diet on the cheap? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQueen Turnip, Lately I’ve been really driven to try a bunch of new alternative therapies. Why? Because I’m a health junkie and a writer. I want first-hand experience, not recycled articles with agendas. This past month I had a little downtime so I decided to give oxygen treatments a ...
Views: 1034(2 votes) - All About Stevia - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhat could we possibly have in common with the ancient Guarani people of Paraguay? The Guarani are responsible for one of the best nutritional discoveries of recent centuries because just like us, they appreciated sweet tasting foods and drinks! As many as 1500 years ago, the Guarani ...
Views: 1043(1 vote) - Why I Don’t Eat Boxed Cereal, Not Even the ‘Healthy’ Ones - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Andrea RamirezIf you came from a different planet with the mission of trying to understand human behavior and walked into a supermarket, do you think you’d notice how much space boxed cereals take compared to anything else? A whole aisle seriously packed from top to bottom? Wow, this must be very important ...
Views: 6755 - Breakfast Guidelines For Fat Loss - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanBreakfast is the most important meal of the day for fat loss and weight loss. You should never miss this essential feeding time slot if you want to get rid of man boobs and achieve a six-pack or improve muscle tone or build lean body mass. It is equally as important for dieters as it is for ...
Views: 1397(1 vote) - Why a Natural Colon Cleanser is Better - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Kevin AgrawalThere is an ancient belief that the root cause of all health hazards began with the colon. Dating back to ancient Egypt and Greece, the practice of colon cleansing was based on the idea that a healthy colon led to the body functioning more effectively and a greater sense of well-being. Recently, ...
Views: 1164 - The Importance of Fiber - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Kevin AgrawalWhat is Fiber?Carbohydrates that cannot be digested by the body are termed as fibers. Fibers are derived from plant sources and can be found in two different forms. The first type is called soluble fiber. Soluble fibers transform into a gel in the body when mixed with liquids. This fiber can be ...
Views: 853 - Pain, Pain Go Away - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Kevin AgrawalSome of us don't even need the weatherman to tell us that rain is on its way. Sensitive to wet climate, those who suffer from joint discomfort may be able to better forecast precipitation than the typical weather report! This year, in stark contrast to the usual dry summer heat, parts of America ...
Views: 1080 - Why Diet's Backfire - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Krista JohnsonIt is easy to see how diets wreck our metabolism. Any diet that tries to cut back drastically on anything from calories to carbs is doomed from the start because it doesn't work with how the human body works. It seems logical: eat less, burn more, lose weight, but the only true way to lose ...
Views: 895 - Thermogenic Foods for Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Chester Ku-LeaThermogenics refers to any type of substance that, when ingested, stimulates the loss of body fat or increases calories which are burned due to the boost of heat output in the body. The weight loss market is a huge industry right now and thermogenics are at the height of their sale because they ...
Views: 3042(3 votes) - Why Dieters Fail To Lose Weight - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Chester Ku-LeaOne of the major health main concerns is obesity related illnesses afflicting a great number of people. None-the-less data signifies that the standard weight decline on predictable diets equals a simple 5-8 pounds annually. It this is the case then why do so many people find it difficult to ...
Views: 1392(3 votes) - 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: 2272(1 vote) - The Great Protein Debate - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2009 from Grace AllisonAre high or low protein diets superior? How much protein does one need? Is animal protein necessary in the diet? The following are observations based on working with many clients over the past two decades. What is Protein? Proteins are substances made up of smaller chemicals called amino ...
Views: 2589 - Mindful Eating: Four Must-Know Tips for Eating More Mindfully - by Throw out your old notions of what you can and cannot eat. Through a process called mindful eating, you can eat what you love, enjoy it completely, and simply eat less of it because you slow down and pay attention while you are eating.
Eating mindfully is eating with awareness. So many of us ...
Views: 1380(1 vote) - Are You Fiber-Foolish? - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Kevin AgrawalFiber is a buzz word these days—you hear it everywhere—but do you really know what fiber does and why you may need it? Fiber can be classified into two broad types – soluble and insoluble. Different fibers therefore have different effects on the body and so much has been written about the pros ...
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