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- Low-Fat Dairy Products Lower Risk of Diabetes in Men - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2009 from Jen PageThere are many things that a person can do to reduce or even eliminate their chances of getting Type 2 Diabetes. Having a healthy BMI (body mass index), staying active, and limiting sugars are great ways to do this. However, there are smaller things that can make a huge difference. An example of ...
Views: 984(2 votes) - Food Supplements and Your Health - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2009 from Raphaelo SteffDespite multiple researches on the importance of nutritional supplements on health, some people still raise question “it is necessary to take nutritional supplements to balance my diet?” The answer is direct and simple, yes; along with your diet, you need food supplements for your body to have ...
Views: 945 - Magic Mushrooms - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIMPORTANT NOTE: Magic mushrooms can be very dangerous to an unstable mind and I do not condone their use unless you are in a controlled, safe environment, or at an Allman Brothers/Widespread Panic concert taking place this summer. I was hangin' with this cool dude who came on my yoga retreat ...
Views: 2789 - The Life Force Salad - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDon’t let the strong-flavoured ingredients fool you; this salad is amazing! It’s my favorite. Even if I’m not in the mood for salad, I can eat Life Force Salad. It earns the name because it is full of life force ingredients including greens, sprouts, garlic, ginger, citrus fruit juice, and more. ...
Views: 1290(3 votes) - Smart Food Shopping Strategies for Singles - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: I find it difficult to save money at the grocery store. Everything seems to be geared toward families. And what is oriented towards singles, such as individual servings, etc., is more expensive than the bulky items. I know there is less cost involved in packaging and overhead with ...
Views: 965 - Coffee: A Personal Trainer's Perspective - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Michael HannonCoffee: A Personal Trainer’s Perspective Can the worlds of coffee drinking, physical performance and health coincide? The purpose of this article is to investigate coffee and the possible physiological effects of its consumption. I’ll be examining coffee and its relative physiological ...
Views: 4022 - Americans Could Be Facing Serious Health Risks from Everyday Foods - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Leah FriedmanAccording to a report by the Center for Health, Environment, and Justice, American people are at serious risk from the daily intake of dioxin. The exposure to this chemical comes in a manner most may not even suspect—it’s in the food we eat. The risk of getting cancer from exposure to dioxin is ...
Views: 970 - Is Your Family Getting Enough Vitamin D? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDear Friends, I originally wrote this post back in February. Still, whether it is the bitter winds of winter or spring's April showers that are keeping you indoors, it pays to make sure that you and your family are getting enough of the sunshine vitamin. Enjoy! Who knew that a week at Disney ...
Views: 1114(1 vote) - Gimme' A Break(fast)! High Protein Pancakes - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe best way to send your body and mind the message that you plan to have a healthy day is by choosing a healthy breakfast. A great breakfast will jumpstart your metabolism, keep you satiated and energized for a morning workout, and give you something to get out of bed for! Try this High Protein ...
Views: 829 - Stock Piles of Guilt Free Yummy Foods for Your Organic Space! - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsYou have to have them. Face it; we all munch from time to time on unhealthy snacks. If we don't have guilt free yummy snacks on hand we resort to eating unhealthy and end up feeling guilty. Plan ahead and create a good organic space for your family! Guilt Free Snacks to Store (all organic of ...
Views: 552 - Benefits of Wheatgrass Juice - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Michelle TooleSo, just what are the benefits of wheatgrass juice? Seems like every month somebody is touting a new found 'super-food!' One week it's the Acai berry, the next it's green tea. All of which have merit but if you want to know the true super foods it's the ones with staying power that are worth ...
Views: 1514 - Coffee: The Health Drink - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Bette DowdellConventional wisdom says coffee’s bad. Doctors agree. Magazines second the motion. You can hardly find a kind word about coffee. Which is just a tad bizarre because coffee is a health drink. Since nearly 90% of the U. S. population drinks the stuff, this comes under the heading of good ...
Views: 1370 - Can You Stop Sugar Cravings Permanently? - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2009 from Natalie DiromaCan we control our sugar cravings permanently? The answer is an absolute YES! The most important aspect of our health is determined by the foods we choose to eat. We are in the midst of the greatest health care crisis to hit the modern western world – obesity. What is even more concerning is ...
Views: 2190(2 votes) - The Battle of the Fats and Oils - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Angie LewisThere is so much said about good fats and bad fats. They talk about saturated fat, unsaturated fat, monosaturated fat, polyunsaturated fat, and trans fat, and how all of these fats affect cholesterol levels in our body. Doesn’t it get overwhelming? Let me make it simple for you. Any oil that ...
Views: 1202 - Better Health is Yours, Discover How to Begin! - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from David RamseyBy the time you read this you will have the knowledge to empowering yourself to better health and vitality. Discovering these simple tools has changed my life and many others that I know. Our health is something we shouldn’t take lightly. To many of us leave the care of our health or “Health ...
Views: 909(2 votes) - Delightful Contradiction: The Healthy Burger - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhile no longer a vegetarian, I haven't eaten red meat since age 9. To be honest, I don't really remember what a burger tastes like, but judging from its fan base, I gather it's pretty damn good. The following recipe is pretty damn good too; it even has the endorsement of my guy, a card-carrying ...
Views: 1065 - Gluten-Free Life Force Biscuits - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThese super healthy biscuits can be whipped up in under 10 minutes (plus only 20 minutes cooking time). Mix together: 2 cups Bob's Red Mill Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour or other gluten-free flour 2 Tbsp. organic brown sugar 1 tsp. baking soda Add the following ingredients to the flour ...
Views: 1185 - Food Psychology Coaching - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from John Spencer EllisFitness, Wellness, Nutrition, Life Coaching and Psychology Professionals Now Have a Tool That Works to Help Clients Master their Psychological Association with Eating Why is it that people “generally” know what’s good and bad for them to eat, and still, America is over 65% obese? The answer ...
Views: 3907 - Could Pain be Simply a Symptom of Vitamin D Deficiency? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2009 from Kerri KnoxYet another study shows that Chronic Pain is a Symptom of Vitamin D Deficiency. This study, this time from the renowned Mayo Clinic, states that people with low Vitamin D levels use almost twice as much pain medicine as those who have normal Vitamin D levels. This is only one of MANY ...
Views: 1139 - The Properties of Nettle - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Sarah BellarmineBe honest- are you one of those people that think that nettle is a useless plant? This is perfectly normal given the inherent characteristics of the plant. Once you touch them you can get sting for as long as one week. However this is not the complete truth. Nettle can be used as food and even ...
Views: 857 - Reduce The Appearance of Skin Dimples and Varicose Veins - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Angie LewisI’m going to tell you about a healing and refining gel that reduces the appearance of skin dimples and varicose veins? Skin dimples are fat cells under the skin. Cellulite multiplies and worsens when we eat a poor diet and don’t exercise. Even skinny people with high energy levels can have skin ...
Views: 1963 - Will Organic Food Be Outlawed? What You Need to Know About the Latest Bills in Government - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsRumors have been circulating on the Internet in the past few weeks, sounding an alarm over a new federal bill that will presumably outlaw organic farming. The so-called-Monsanto bill, HR 875, got its nickname because the Congresswoman who introduced it, Rosa DeLauro, is married to Stanley ...
Views: 1103 - The Benefits of Tea - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe health benefits of green tea have been trumpeted in the media recently. Even though the claims may be exaggerated, if you're going to drink much of any beverage other than water, tea is probably your best choice. Tea is water plus phytochemicals including caffeine, and very little else ...
Views: 560 - Avoid The "Convenience" Foods - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWe are a nation that loves convenience and speed. Precooked frozen dinners, dehydrated food, meal-in-a-bag or can or box and microwave everything food. You can buy a frozen, microwavable egg and bacon breakfast! Or, how about luncheon meats with cheese and crackers all in one nifty package and ...
Views: 607 - Ayurveda and Vegetarianism - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAlthough a vegetarian diet is preferred in Ayurveda, it is not mandatory. There are certain instances when eating meat, or drinking meat broth can be beneficial, especially in times of illness. The tradition of vegetarianism comes from India's religious background. The Manu-smriti, a Vedic ...
Views: 740(1 vote) - Addicted to Sugar? Here's Help - by The jury is still out on just how bad too much processed sugar is for our bodies. But we have all experienced how too much sugar provides lots of non-nutritional calories and is bad for the teeth. Not to mention, it can make you feel hyperactive followed by a crash, which just makes you ...
Views: 819 - Vitamins for Brain Health - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Kevin AgrawalThose who read the story of Daniel Tammet, a few years ago, were totally stunned. We watched in jaw-dropping astonishment as Daniel Tammet calculated to the hundredth decimal, all in his mind and within a few seconds. Incredibly, he can also learn a new language in just one week. Scientists ...
Views: 5726(5 votes) - Go Green with Vegan Cuisine This Earth Day - Part 1 (Southwest Tempeh Chili Recipe) - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsCommit to Protect and Preserve Earth Day is the perfect day to commit to doing what you can to help preserve and protect our environment. Many do not realize that making changes to your diet is perhaps the most effective way to lighten our footprint on our fragile planet. Those accustomed to ...
Views: 935 - The Benefits of Medicinal Mushrooms - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2009 from Ursula BaschSeptember, October and November are wonderful months for hunting mushrooms. The cooler weather together with increased rain provides the perfect growing conditions. Most people are familiar with the common white button mushroom that is sold in supermarkets. But did you know that mushrooms have a ...
Views: 1538 - Are You Looking for a Healthy Diet for Teenagers? - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2009 from Robert HardenWhile teenagers are notorious for their love of junk food and odd eating habits, it is important that they eat a proper diet. A healthy diet for teenagers can help them do better in school and promote optimal physical development as their bodies mature. A healthy diet for teenagers starts with ...
Views: 1607 - The American Heart Association 3 Day Diet - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2009 from Robert HardenThe American Heart Association 3 Day Diet is a cleansing program designed to remove toxins from the body. At the same time, the diet purports to help participants lose up to ten pounds in just three days. Despite its name, the American Heart Association has no direct affiliation with this diet ...
Views: 1696 - How to Make Fresh Nut Milks in Your Blender - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2009 from Karen KnowlerNut milks. Oh, how I adore thee : ) Nut milks are what I consider to be a raw food classic. They're quick, easy - fun, even. And they taste jolly good too. In fact, if you know what you're doing they taste superb, and anyone - young or old - would love them given half a chance. What follows is ...
Views: 1609 - Pledge Allegiance to the Present: Just One Bite of Just Eating - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsYou've heard this before: when you eat, just eat. To just eat, and not let mind wander, is a lot. But why should you just eat and not read a newspaper or watch TV? After all, it's just eating. But it's not just eating! Mindful eating is a commitment to being present, it's eating in real time. As ...
Views: 644 - Eating for Self-Synchronization - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhen you eat out of hunger, you tune in to yourself. When you eat in response to cravings, you tune in to the environment. Try this: some time this week contrast and compare craving-driven eating and hunger-driven eating. On a scheduled craving-driven eating day, eat each and every time you ...
Views: 621 - Macro Greens - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from i-Supplements comMacro Greens - They call it sunshine for your internal organs! One of the most valuable things we have in life is our health. Now more than ever, Americans are becoming unhealthy at a rate that has never been seen. Millions flock to fast food restaurants like McDonalds and Burger King while ...
Views: 1026(1 vote) - The Healthy Truth About the Acai Berry - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Karen LynchFor centuries the acai berry has been a rather obscure and unknown food. As it is indigenous to the Amazon rainforest and it is extremely perishable so it has only been in recent history that this amazing fruit has even been available to the majority of the world. The acai berry may be more ...
Views: 1106(1 vote) - Can Our Schools Cause Attention Deficit Disorder? - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Nina AndersonThe symptoms of A.D.D./A.D.H.D. are often triggered by environmental factors and dietary regimes. Children are being labeled with Attention Deficit Disorder, Hyperactivity and Learning Disabilities in ever increasing numbers. Drugs are being administered profusely to reduce the behavioral ...
Views: 2629 - Functional Foods: Cholesterol Lowering Spreads - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from GARTH DELIKANCholesterol is an essential component of cell membranes and a basic component of a number of important molecules in the human body. However, a raised level of cholesterol in the blood may increase an individual’s risk of developing coronary heart disease, which is the biggest cause of ...
Views: 1472(1 vote) - Caffeine and How It Can Have an Adverse Effect on You and Your Lifestyle - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from GARTH DELIKANCaffeine is present in many popular beverages including coffee, tea and cola drinks. It is probably also one of the world's most highly investigated food components. Despite frequently being pronounced as relatively free of detrimental effects when consumed in moderation, caffeine is still the ...
Views: 1117 - 6 Steps to a Greener Diet - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhen did eating become so complicated? How do we sort our way through hundred mile diets and the dilemmas of omnivores? Should I feel terrible for eating California lemons in Canada? Everyone needs to eat but the act has evolved from necessity to complexity. Humans have developed an ...
Views: 786 - Vitamin C: Good for What Ails You - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Bette DowdellDid you know that some animals produce their own Vitamin C? They never get heart disease. No atherosclerosis. No heart attacks. Just singing a song all the day long. Sad to report, humans aren’t part of that happy group. Heart disease runs rampant amongst humans. Hark, Sherlock, might that ...
Views: 1628(1 vote) - The Will Power Myth - by If you have been fighting the battle of the bulge for any length of time, you have undoubtedly been told to just suck it up and use a little bit of will power. If it were that easy, we wouldn't have an obesity epidemic in this country. In this article, we'll explore why using "will power" is ...
Views: 2796(1 vote) - Meaning-Centered Eating - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMost eaters, when eating, search for either nutrition or comfort or leisure or health. Some, while eating, search for meaning. Mindfulness and meaningfulness go hand in hand: what is meaningful is typically approached with heightened attention, concentration and, therefore, with mindfulness. ...
Views: 681 - What's in Your Dehydrator? - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMaking your own crackers, biscuits, foods and treats in a dehydrator may not seem so “Green” but you actually avoid a lot of packaging waste. You also control what goes into or more importantly what does not go into your food. Dehydrators are so easy to use and if you dry your food goodies at ...
Views: 1518 - Why Meat from Mammals is Risky - by Submitted on May 31, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA study of more than 500,000 Americans over 40 shows that those who consume the equivalent of at least a hamburger a day have a 30 percent increased chance of dying during the next 10 years, mostly from heart disease and cancer. Cold cuts, sausage and other processed meats also increased the ...
Views: 668 - Leverage More Coping Out of Emotional Eating: Make It More Mindful - by Submitted on May 31, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsYou have two options in regard to emotional eating: you can try to eliminate it altogether or you can try to make better use of it by making emotional eating more conscious. The latter would be consistent with the goals of harm reduction, a humanistic form of psychotherapy that offers a ...
Views: 611 - Get Fresh - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Joanne JacksonWith summer rapidly approaching it’s the perfect time to purchase and consume fresh local fruits and vegetables. (What better way to supply the body with much needed enzymes). The latest North American food guidelines recommend adults consume between 5 to 10 servings of fruit and vegetables ...
Views: 1434 - Hair Loss Nutrition: Essential Nutrients for Hair Growth - by Submitted on May 29, 2009 from John AdisonHair loss is due to the insufficient presence of B vitamins in the food that is consumed. Especially B6, folic acid, biotin and inositol inadequacy causes hair loss. The minerals like magnesium and zinc and vitamins like panthothenic acid and niacin are the hair loss nutrition that is essential ...
Views: 1748 - Improve Your Life By Changing Your Food! - by Submitted on May 29, 2009 from Celeste Davis“Bob”, a current detox client, was thrilled as he recounted the results his first week of eating raw fruits and vegetables. “I just left my medical doctor’s office. I have been on (diabetic medications) for 5 years, 4 heart medications for the last 2 months and a gout medication. Today my ...
Views: 1459 - Health Food Hoaxes: Is Red Wine Really Good for You? - by Submitted on May 29, 2009 from Angie LewisIs red wine really good for you? Red wine is made from red grapes. Red grapes are powerful nutritional boosters and are loaded with antioxidants that slow down the aging process when eaten with other antioxidant type foods and on a consistent basis. But is wine created from grapes good for you. ...
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