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Cultured, Whole-Food Vitamins And Supplements – Best Source of Dietary Supplementation - By Christine Dreher- If You Are Diabetic, What Fats Make Sense for You to Eat? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2007 from aron walladWhat are those good fats in foods? What fats should you and I stay away from. This article is about trimming the fat from the fat confusion about food. After reading this article you will have a clear view about some of the fats in food to consume and which ones to stay away from. Being diabetic ...
Views: 891 - The True Story Of Patrick Lecky - How One Man Took On Diabetes And Won! - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2007 from aron walladWhenever I am in the presence of someone I deeply admire I tend to listen more. I know that they will share some pearls of wisdom. Recently, I was not disappointed when I was with someone who was so impressive that he commanded my full attention. Of all places to meet, it was a get-together at ...
Views: 1560 - Alkaline and Acidic Food - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2007 from Alien ShengTypes of Food There are 2 main types of food: acidic food and alkaline food. Examples of acidic food are meat, fish, prawns, chicken, bread and flour. Alkaline food are vegetables, milk, seaweeds, fruits and egg white. It cannot be confused that acidic food contains acid, but rather, it is the ...
Views: 9724(3 votes) - The Truth About Green Tea Caffeine Content - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2007 from Julian TaiContrary to popular belief, green tea caffeine content can be higher than black tea. It really depends on the kind of green tea you are drinking. Oxidation doesn't increase caffeine content. In fact, some studies have found that the longer tea oxidises, the lower the caffeine content. Colour ...
Views: 6717(3 votes) - atkins diet menu - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2007 from Michael MalegaKnowing that you need to better see this matter I recommend that you take Five minutes to read what we have to say. With the advent of the new age, spent are the years when having a Marilyn Monroe figure was considered to be the prototype of what a woman should look like. Now we have waif-thin ...
Views: 2311 - Six Reasons Why Chinese Green Tea Is The Best - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2007 from Julian TaiIn Chinese green tea, knowledgeable buyers can find the finest in the world. Here is why: Vast Geography China is the third largest country in the world, with land area comparable to that of the United States of America. Green tea is grown in the Southern China, where the subtropical climate ...
Views: 1324 - Omega Fatty Acids From Fish Oil Supplements - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2007 from Lori MatthewsFish oil has been proven to be effective in the role of healthy lifestyles. You have probably heard on the news, or read in a magazine about how good fish oil can be for you. But what is it about fish oil and the makeup of fish oil that makes it good for us? What benefits does fish oil have for ...
Views: 1151 - How to Keep Food Fresh Naturally - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2007 from Jack ReiderHow many times have we brought food and then forgotten about it only to remember it because it begins to stink? Against this, you cannot do anything, but you can ensure that your food lasts longer and keeps fresh. How? There are many things you can do, such as regularly clean your refrigerator ...
Views: 4344 - Fats: A Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hide Scenario - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2007 from Jack WittRecent news from McDonald’s is-they are eliminating Trans Fats from the french fries. Whoo hoo! But I wonder what kind of fat will it be replaced with? Some fats are good, some are bad. In this article, allow me to clear up some of the gray areas on fat consumption, it’s negative effects and ...
Views: 971 - Omega 3 Fatty Acids - Why Are They So Important - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2010 from Darlene TablerWhile health experts argue the benefits of some health supplements, the evidence continues to mount in favor of fish oil. Fish and fish oil supplements supply us with the Omega 3 fatty acids that are needed for heart and brain health. Even the American Heart Association strongly endorses the use ...
Views: 2034 - Eat 6 Meals a Day for Maximum Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2007 from Kim RoachThere are so many people who think losing weight is about slashing your calories to ungodly amounts. However, I'm here to tell you that this is all wrong. You've been lied to. How many people do you see on the roller coaster diet? Probably too many to count. Why is this? Simply because diets ...
Views: 2361 - How to lose weight with virgin coconut oil - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2018 from Healthy Oil GuyAre you tired of endless fad diets that don't work? There are thousands of books and gadgets out there claiming to help you lose those unwanted pounds. One problem with a lot of diets is they're hard to stay on for long periods of time. We end up 'falling' off our diets and we gain back the ...
Views: 10422(1 vote) - Plant-Sourced Calcium Supplement Discovered! - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2007 from James FinlayFrom the time that Sir Humphrey Davey discovered the element calcium in 1808 until today, the only forms of calcium supplements available are inorganic calcium carbonate or calcium made in laboratories. Go to your local pharmacy or health food store and ask for a plant-sourced calcium tablet, ...
Views: 2752 - Is too much coffee draining your energy? - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2006 from marty meshekDo you need four to six cups of coffee each day just to stay awake? Is America on a collision course with low energy levels just as it is with obesity? The lack of energy can be traced to poor diet, stress, food allergies, liver problems, too much sugar, too much caffeine and adrenal ...
Views: 2689 - How to Become a Chef - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2006 from Vien PhamEveryone in the world loves food. There is sooner or later a difference of opinion between eating homemade food and the food that you will get in a five star eating place or any other high quality dining establishment. The main difference between homemade and eating house food will be the cook. ...
Views: 1009 - Are you starving to death? Finding the right nutritional supplement - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2006 from R. Rene SchoolerOur country has one of the fastest rates of obesidy. Not only among the adults but in our children. Along with this epidemic comes many other concerns. Cancer, diabetes, coronary artery disease, arthritis, gastrointestinal and orthopedic problems, stroke and depression are just a few to name on ...
Views: 1503 - Goji: Nature's Wonder - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2006 from David McFarlaneWhat Is Goji? There is a lot of talk about goji berries in the market today, which makes one wonder about what this so-called miracle fruit really is. The goji berries come from a vine-like plant that can sometimes reach 15-20 feet in height. This is commonly found in the Ningxia Province in ...
Views: 1077 - What’s for Dinner? Quick & Healthy One-Pot Meals - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2006 from Elizabeth YarnellStephanie, a vice president for a venture capital firm in Denver, makes it a priority to get home in time to have a family meal with her husband and 1-year old son. “I put a lot of energy into my job and then I get into my car at 5pm and realize that I have no idea what I’m going to feed three ...
Views: 1065 - Are all Nutritional Supplements Alike? - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Kathryn BeachTopsoil is depleted, human environments have become toxic - the only solution seems to be taking quality supplements. Everyone has read the reports and seen the news. Worldwide, topsoil is becoming increasingly depleted and lacks the necessary nutrients and minerals that our bodies need to be ...
Views: 1106 - Do bacon sandwiches make you depressed? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2006 from Frann LeachDepression is one of those things that people don't really talk about, and even when they do, it's often obvious they don't really understand it (even if they have experienced it themselves). The misunderstanding arises because of a problem with the English language. We use metaphors and ...
Views: 1188 - Your Eye Vitamins Report - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2006 from Richard BurckhardtAs doctors, it is our duty and responsibility to remain aware of new products and procedures that assist in decreasing vision loss and maintaining healthy eyes. While there is no single pill that will restore perfect vision or optimal eye health, there is new evidence from Bausch and Lomb ...
Views: 1892 - What is Organic Food? - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2006 from Yolanda CardenUsing the label "organic" to distinguish one tomato from another is a big stretch from the word's original meaning, for until the middle of the twentieth century it simply meant something living or derived from living matter. In that sense, the idea of an "inorganic tomato" is a contradiction in ...
Views: 1372 - 7 Health Benefits of Green Tea - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2006 from Patricia WagnerWant to enhance your health in surprising ways? Drink green tea. We're not talking about a new health discovery here. This beverage has been used for thousands of years by the Chinese. It has proved itself for centuries as worthy of being included in our diet for its health properties. ...
Views: 2957 - Juice Plus+® : If You Don't, Won't, or Can't Get the Fruits and Vegetables You Need in Your Diet - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Patrick HaveySupplement Your Diet with The Closest Thing to the Actual Fruits and Vegetables with Juice Plus+® One of the easiest ways you can help your own effort to lose weight and get healthy is through the use of supplementation. A supplement shouldn't be some concentrated megadose vitamin that ...
Views: 1515 - Proper nutrition is fundamental as a - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2005 from Eric LeclairProper nutrition is fundamental to optimizing your health. By eating the right foods, you help supply your body with the proper elements that are needed to ensure superior health. When your body is in optimal health, it is better able to repair parts that are damaged from sickness, injury or ...
Views: 995 - Nature Always Right, Cooks Never - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2005 from Tonya ZavastaExcerpted from the book "Your Right to Be Beautiful: How to Halt the Train of Aging and Meet the Most Beautiful You" by Tonya Zavasta. The book is available at: http://www.beautifulonraw.com It seems pathetic we aspire to create a new product as “natural” as possible but destroy the very ...
Views: 1361 - The perfect weight loss solution! - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2005 from Lynda LockThe main contributing factors to failure on a weight loss program are hunger and energy loss. The majority of foods today, even “good foods” such as fruit and vegetables, are nutritionally deficient due to over processing, chemical spraying, early harvesting and, in the case of meats, use of ...
Views: 1228 - Green Tea and Making Babies - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2005 from Vaughn BalchunasWhile green tea has been studied for its numerous healthbenefits, there’s at least one area of interest that needsmore attention. Can drinking green tea really enhance fertility? Now that's the one-hundred-thousand dollar question! There’sa lot of conflicting opinions and research ...
Views: 1336 - Cow's Milk And Milk Alternatives -- Is Mare's Milk Too Exotic? Part 1 - by Submitted on May 15, 2005 from Núria RoigMilk is a word that brings about impassioned arguments. Some defend cow's milk like tigers; others demote it and do not give it a chance. You would think people are discussing a dangerous illegal drug. To defend their position cow's milk critics maintain that humans are the only mammals that ...
Views: 2083 - Excerpt: Fix-It and Forget-It Diabetic Cookbook - by Submitted on May 04, 2005 from Yolanda CardenA Few Thoughts about Eating and Cooking When You Have Diabetes No matter what the latest diet fad is, people with diabetes must always focus on carbohydrates, because carbohydrates raise blood sugar. Choosing the right foods, exercising every day (such as walking), and taking diabetes ...
Views: 2342 - The Body's Own Production of Nitric Oxide Can Help Prevent Heart Attack & Stroke - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2005 from Roger JirvesNitric Oxide, a gas that occurs naturally in the body, may do more than any prescription drug to prevent heart attack and stroke. Nitric Oxide is essential for healthy circulation. It helps dilate blood vessels, prevent blood clots and regulate blood pressure. It also helps inhibit the ...
Views: 18620(5 votes) - Fiber Supplements to Beat Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2004 from Sophie LeeFiber supplements can be tremendously beneficial for IBS sufferers. Although supplements such as Metamucil and Citrucel are generally marketed as laxatives, and are very useful for constipation sufferers, they can also be used to combat diarrhea because they add bulk to the diet and can make ...
Views: 1434 - Arthritis Relief and Your Diet - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2004 from Priya Florence ShahCopyright 2004 Priya Shah Arthritis affects more than 40 million Americans and is referred to as the most common chronic disease in people over 40. Doctors believe there are over 100 different forms of arthritis, all sharing one main characteristic: they all cause joint inflammation. What can ...
Views: 2536 - Food Sources That Boost Glutathione Naturally - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2004 from Priya Florence ShahCopyright © 2004 Priya Shah Glutathione, the body's master antioxidant and detoxifier, is one of the 14 "Superfoods" listed in SuperFoods Rx : Fourteen Foods That Will Change Your Life, co-authored by Dr Steven Pratt. Glutathione levels cannot be increased to a clinically beneficial extent ...
Views: 9964(1 vote) - Is Your Dog Malnourished? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2004 from Aaron WilmontAmericans are more concerned about health than ever before, so we should also have an equal amount of concern for our pets ... particularly with regard to the ingredients in their food. We would want the ingredients in our pets' food to be acceptable for human consumption. After all, If ...
Views: 1381(1 vote) - Cholesterol and Your Body's Health - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2004 from Electrical Body, IncJust what is this matter we call cholesterol, anyway? Webster's College Dictionary, 1995 edition, states: "a sterol, abundant in animal fats, brain and nerve tissue, meat and eggs, that functions in the body as a membrane constituent and as a precursor of steroid hormones and bile acids: high ...
Views: 1146 - Book Excerpt: Fresh Choices: More Than 100 Easy Recipes for Pure Food When You Can't Buy 100% Organic - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2004 from Yolanda CardenSmart Picks among Conventionally Grown Fruit While Americans ate 28 percent more fresh fruit in 2000 than in the 1970s, current U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) figures show that we could be doing better. Less than 40 percent of American adults and only 26 percent of children over the age ...
Views: 1568 - The Health Benefits of Chocolate - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2004 from Susie CortrightWith the New Year come and gone, many of us are making good on a resolution to eat healthier. So what’s a chocolate lover to do? Good news. Research says you can have your cake and eat it, too. As long as that cake is chocolate. For centuries, chocolate has been used to treat diseases and ...
Views: 1398(1 vote) - IBS and Leaky Gut Syndrome - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2003 from Mary ReynoldsFood particles, chemicals and bacteria that travel through your intestine are travelling “outside” your body even though they are inside you. We say these substances are “outside”, because the wall of a healthy intestine acts as a filter to repel the waste substances and only absorb nutrients ...
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