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- How To Save Money Making Homemade Chia Seed Drinks - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2017 from Emily MorrisYou’ve probably seen the ads, or maybe even bottles in the refrigerated section of grocery stores…chia seed drinks are gaining popularity. This new, textured beverage has every right to be popular too, there are so many delicious flavor combinations…and the health benefits are undeniable. If you ...
Views: 881 - What Foods Help You Use More Calories And Feel Full Faster? - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2017 from Emily MorrisWhat single item can literally make you use up more calories, while helping you feel full faster & stay feeling satisfied longer? The single answer is unprocessed foods…and more specifically…the fiber they contain. Unprocessed foods are more difficult for your digestive system to break down. It ...
Views: 821 - White Foods – Don’t Let The Nutrition Scare Confuse You - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2016 from Emily MorrisHave you heard advice to ‘avoid white foods’? It’s usually followed by how pale food items have less nutrition and are worse for you than their colorful alternatives. This blanket statement was thought up by well meaning people trying to deter others from too much white bread, potato chips, ...
Views: 829 - Is Smoothie Sabotage Ruining Your Diet? Avoid These 4 Biggest Pitfalls - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2016 from Emily MorrisFruit smoothies are often advertised as a great healthy way to lose weight, or to supplement your diet with a nutritious drink. However, if you’re not on the lookout for smoothie sabotage, these fruity drinks can do more harm than good. Fortunately, if you learn the right way to blend with this ...
Views: 1196 - What Are Hydrophilic Foods And How Do They Help You Lose Weight? - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2015 from Emily MorrisIf you’re interested in weight loss, and hunger is your main enemy, you should take a look at hydrophilic foods. Hydrophilic means “Water-Loving”. Food that loves water? Sort of. It refers to the ability of natural substances inside the foods that soak up water, or cling to water. The two main ...
Views: 1538 - Manganese- The Overlooked Trace Mineral: Why You Should Have It And Where To Find It - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2015 from Emily MorrisDon’t mistake this mineral for magnesium…it has a whole host of different benefits for you. It’s name sounds similar to magnesium, and it’s a trace mineral (meaning you only need a little bit for good health) so it is often overlooked in school, and on the nutrition facts label. What does ...
Views: 912 - What’s the Big Nutritional Power of Micro Greens? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2015 from Emily MorrisAre you eating microgreens in your lunches or dinners? If not, now is the time to learn about the big nutritional benefits to these tiny greens! Micro greens are the baby version of foods you may already know and like. They are usually sprouts (or sprout-like small leaves) usually under 14 days ...
Views: 1506 - Beware of Breakfast? Don’t Let Sugar Sabotage Your Day - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2015 from Emily MorrisEveryone is quick to tell you that “Eating Breakfast Every Day” is a very healthy move. People who don’t eat breakfast are said to have a harder time concentrating, not to mention a harder time not over eating at lunch time. Both of these aspects are beneficial to a healthy lifestyle, but just ...
Views: 901 - How Does Food Synergy Give You More Energy? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2015 from Emily MorrisThe science of “food synergy”, “food combining” or “food coupling” began being evaluated by modern scientists after the discovery of micro nutrients. Food combining is the practice of eating certain foods together that increase the amount of nutrition your body will absorb from the foods. The ...
Views: 1237 - Better Skin From Within – Choosing Nuts & Seeds for Skin Health & Appearance - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2015 from Emily MorrisWhen you think of better skin, do you think of creams, powders, laser-treatments or masks? Most people do, but those are treatments that only focus on the exterior of the skin. Providing the right cleanliness, sun protection & moisture level to skin while avoiding irritants are all important ...
Views: 1176 - Antioxidants For Anti Aging? Learn How To Fight Free-Radical Damage - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2015 from Emily MorrisWhen you think anti-aging, do you think of expensive creams, spa treatments or surgery? If so, you might want to look at another less-expensive, and healthier alternative: Food. Certain foods can do much more than fight the outward signs of aging, they can also help ward off inner symptoms as ...
Views: 1280(2 votes) - Great Greens – The Secret of Making Greens Taste Like What You Really Want - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2014 from Emily MorrisEveryone who’s ever heard “eat your vegetables” knows how good green foods are for you. The real winners in the nutrition showcase are the dark, leafy greens like kale, spinach & collard. Each leaf has a giant list of diet and nutrition improving benefits, so you would think everyone would want ...
Views: 1191 - Can Spicing Up Your Food Help You Lose Weight? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2014 from Emily MorrisCan spicing up your food with hot peppers really help you lose weight? With capsaicin as your spice of choice, it just might! Capsaicin is the chemical found in peppers that makes them taste hot. The more capsaicin in a pepper, the hotter it is said to taste. This chemical is actually created ...
Views: 1010 - Is Chocolate Healthier Than it is Delicious? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2014 from Emily MorrisChocolate for your health? While “sweets fats & oils” are low on the food pyramid, soon, they might want to take another look at chocolate. As this natural product from the cacao bean is studied further, it seems like only more good aspects come to light! Chocoholics may have a reason to ...
Views: 978 - How Good is Protein For Your Weight Loss? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2014 from Emily MorrisEveryone’s heard the ‘standard’ weight loss advice, which is ‘eat less fat’ & ‘eat more whole grains’. But can eating MORE of something really help you lose weight too? Amidst all the whole grain and vegetable frenzy, an important key for health is being neglected, and that is protein. Protein ...
Views: 907 - Why Should You Consider The Cranberry All Year Long? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2014 from Emily MorrisWhen you hear the word “Cranberry”, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? For most people, it’s festive holiday meals like Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years & Easter. Fall may be cranberry harvesting time, but the berries are easy to obtain all year long…especially if you like the frozen ...
Views: 845 - Finally, a Real Edible Solution to Picky Eaters! - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Emily MorrisFrom this picky eater to YOUR picky eaters, I remember what a hard time I gave my parents at the dinner table. I would hardly eat anything. Especially nothing green. And Meat? Forget about it unless it was chicken. Any parent who has a picky kid not only has a hassle (what to cook? What to ...
Views: 1222(1 vote) - Top 10 Ways You Benefit from Eating Chia - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Emily Morris1. Lose Weight Without Starving The Chia Seed is a dieter’s dream come true. The tiny, healthy seeds can be made to taste like whatever you want, and their unique gelling action keeps you feeling full for hours. Hunger is a main enemy of real weight loss, and you don’t want to fight it with ...
Views: 2186(1 vote) - Who Else Wants to Lose Weight Without Starving? - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2009 from Emily MorrisAny dieter knows that hunger is a main enemy of trying to lose weight. When you’re hungry, you’re probably thinking about food. When you’re hungry, you’re more likely to have cravings for certain foods, and also more likely to give in to them. When you’re hungry, you’re more likely to over eat ...
Views: 1074 - Heart Surgeons’ Change of Heart! - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2009 from Emily MorrisWhat he learned can save your life. When a heart surgeon who has seen the insides of 5,000 people’s arteries has a “change of heart” it’s definitely something to take note of! Dr. Dwight Lundell is the past Chief of Staff and Chief of Surgery at Banner Heart Hospital, Mesa, AZ Especially if ...
Views: 1137(1 vote) - The Secret Of Easily Preventing Diverticulitis & Achieving Colon Health - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2008 from Emily MorrisDiverticulitis seems to be the new “Disease of the Year”, in the media. Everywhere you turn you’re hearing more doctors and medical studies say “More people in the world have either diverticulitis or diverticulosis than ever before!” But how many of them are telling you effective and easy ways ...
Views: 1617 - Thinking About Going Vegetarian, But Worried About Protein? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2008 from Emily MorrisAre you thinking about going vegetarian? Are you already living the vegetarian lifestyle? If so, you’ve no-doubt considered the protein issue. The human body needs protein to survive and thrive. For most people, that protein comes from meat, and when you stop eating it, you’ve got to think of ...
Views: 1210 - Worried About Type-2 Diabetes? Discover How You Can Easily Help Prevent Or Manage It! - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2008 from Emily MorrisIf you’ve noticed the news, Type 2 Diabetes is on the rise in the USA, and around the world, for both kids and adults. If you don’t have it, it’s not too late to take steps to prevent it. And if you already have it, there’s a new way to help manage it. Studies have proven the earlier you tackle ...
Views: 1312(1 vote) - Vegetarian Men: Should You Beware The Secrets of Soy They’re Not Telling You? - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2008 from Emily MorrisSoy and soy products have come under more and more close inspection in the news lately. If you’ve taken a look, and if you’re a vegetarian or are investigating the vegetarian eating style, you’ve likely seen that the news isn’t all good. Men, especially have cause for concern, due to the high ...
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