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- Looking After or Maintaining Your Cold Press Juicer - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2015 from Mark SnareMaintaining your cold press or masticating juicer for long machine life and top performance. I cover cleaning tips and general maintenance for keeping your juicer in tip top condition. The modern cold press juicer really is a technical marvel of precise components working in harmony to give ...
Views: 556 - Vertical Single Auger Juicers, How To Get The Best From Them - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2015 from Mark SnareWhat they are and how to get the best from yours, a few years ago there was a leap forward in juicer design, the old favourite, the single auger juicer was literally turned on its head by Hurom, giving us the first vertical single auger juicer. The Vert or vertical slow juicer as it is now ...
Views: 724 - Cabbage Juice Cure for Acid Reflux and Stomach Ulcers - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2015 from Mark SnareFinding a quick cure I found complete relief from acid reflux and stomach ulcers in four days! Discounting the two years of trying conventional medicine, extreme diets, Ayurveda and Homeopathy. As well as having endoscopies, colonoscopies and CT scans. . Symptoms It started with pain ...
Views: 2471 - The Wonders of Pomegranate Juice - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2015 from Mark SnarePomegranate has attracted a lot of attention in the nutrition world in the past few years and it’s wonders have been exuded by medical and nutrition professionals with good reason. Let’s look at what is in this gorgeous fruit, according to ‘eHow’ one medium pomegranate contains 104 Kcals, ...
Views: 921 - Types Of Natural Anti Inflammatory Foods - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2015 from Josef BichlerUnlike what most people that suffer from inflammatory ailments believe, taking medication is not always the best way to eliminate these concerns. As some often have grim side effects, which can leave you in a worse situation than before. In fact one of the most effective ways of alleviating or ...
Views: 660 - Health benefits of lychee - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2015 from Victor MarchioneWe’re all pretty familiar with healthy tropical fruits. From pineapples to mangoes these delicious wonders are not only good, but good for us. But you may be missing out on another tropical fruit which is also offering a boost to your health. Originally grown in Southern China, this superfood ...
Views: 2507 - 7 Foods That Cause Joint Pain - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2015 from Josef BichlerMost diseases emanate from the stomach. Certain foods cause joint pain. Therefore, it is important to avoid such foods to reduce the risk of experiencing joint pain. Below are 7 foods that cause joint pain: 1. Processed and fried foods Processed and fried foods like fried meat and ready ...
Views: 738 - An Arthritis Diet Plan For You - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2015 from Josef BichlerAn arthritis diet plan is a listing of the types of food and drinks that you can take to reduce the effect of arthritis. Characterized by extreme pain to your joints, the disease is caused by inflammation of the affected areas. Medication plays an important role in alleviating the condition. ...
Views: 661 - FDA trans fat ban and how it affects our health - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2015 from Victor MarchioneYour favorite foods are getting a makeover. More so their labels will start to look much differently as well. As you already know food labels reveal to us the nutritional value of food products. It outlines components such as fat content, carbohydrates, sugar and nutrition present. As part of ...
Views: 2357 - 5 Deadly FrankenOils - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2015 from Peter KirwanA Quick Preamble: It really wasn’t so long ago that the “FrankenFoods” we know so well today started being developed and mass produced – the late 1900’s saw the development of new technology and farming practices that ensured heavily refined and chemically enhanced foods like wheat and sugar ...
Views: 1498 - The Rise Of Another Super Food - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2015 from Peter KirwanA Quick Preamble: Like the stuff of legends, like the rise of the Phoenix from the ashes – OK, that’s a little dramatic…but it works for – the humble coconut and more specifically coconut oil, finally shakes off all the misinformation, bad press and out-n-out ignorance concerning its’ health ...
Views: 1197(1 vote) - 9 Amazing benefits of chia seeds - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2015 from Victor MarchioneIn our busy lives it’s often hard to get all the nutrients our body requires to stay healthy. It’s suggested you eat a variety of foods in order to get in your daily dose of such nutrients like fiber, protein, magnesium and fat (the healthy ones, of course) but sometimes it’s a challenge to ...
Views: 1158 - Paleo diet: Is eating like cavemen best for our health? - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2015 from Victor MarchioneBefore there were packaged goods, processed foods, GMOs and an ongoing debate between organic or not, there was dirt, seeds, water and roaming animals. It may be hard to consider now, but the dawn of man produced hunters and gatherers and humans had to get their own food – not by heading to the ...
Views: 863 - Gluten-Free Dessert Ideas - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2015 from Gretchen ScalpiSticking to a gluten-free diet is a challenge under the best of circumstances but when it comes to creating desserts things get even more difficult. So many delicious desserts like pies, cookies, cakes and pastries are made with flour containing gluten. Creating delicious gluten-free ...
Views: 896 - 10 foods that Crohn’s disease patients must avoid - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2015 from Daniel DisusaWhen it comes to finalizing a balanced diet that goes well with Crohn’s disease medications, not all foods can be chosen equally. Some of the inclusions like spicy goods and hot saucers have to avoided, especially during flare-ups. In order to choose the right foods that help boost both ...
Views: 2443(1 vote) - Giving Yourself the Alkaline Advantage - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2015 from Mark SnareEating by PH group to give yourself an alkaline constitution It's our mission here at juiceproducer to spread the need to know health knowledge out to the busy masses, yes in the name of the country's health we juice, blend, grind and boil our way through the things that work and some that ...
Views: 601 - Mediterranean Diet Health Benefits, Foods Chart and Recipes - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2015 from Victor MarchioneFish, tomatoes, feta cheese, chicken and lots of olive oil. We have just listed a bunch of ingredients to make a special meal, but these all have something in common: They’re staples of the Mediterranean diet. When you think of the Mediterranean you probably think of the coast of Greece. Blue ...
Views: 684 - Inflammatory Foods List To Avoid Disease - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2015 from Josef BichlerMany people usually ignore knee and hip pain, thinking that these are normal effects of aging. However, as years progress many people have reported intensified pains and begin to rely on some medication. In the long run they may end up doing certain activities that make them feel this kind of ...
Views: 656 - Health Benefits, Nutrition Facts, Making Kefir at Home - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2015 from Victor MarchioneYou can’t walk into a health food store without seeing promotional signs for probiotics. That’s because probiotics are considered one of the best things you can do for your digestion – right up there with stress relief and getting enough fiber and water to stay regular. Probiotics are found ...
Views: 760 - Establishing Good Eating Habits In Infants Under 2 Years Old - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2015 from Lorna BalfourMy son, Coby, is 17 months old and has only been eating real food since he turned 1. At 4 months old he was hungry and I gave him purees. He really liked purees and I felt confident he would progress onto a lumpy puree, and then gradually move onto real food. It didn't work out like that. He ...
Views: 739 - Foods that will Keep you Cool, Healthy Foods for Summer - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2015 from Victor MarchioneIt’s hot, it’s humid and sticky! Sometimes the days of summer can bring on serious heat and so the goal is to stay as cool as a cucumber to get by. There are numerous ways we can stay cool in the summer. From wearing lighter clothing, to dipping our toes in a pool these are just some effective ...
Views: 808 - Common Medical Myths About Foods and Nutrition - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2015 from Debra BartzBY JUST EATING A BALANCED DIET-This idea is too vague. A balanced diet for a fast oxidizer person (classified as an earlier stage of stress. Their adrenal and thyroid glands tend to be very active and burn their food faster. They will crave starches and sweets if they do not enough fats and oils ...
Views: 807 - How to prepare for your workout session - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2015 from Paul MunroeWhen it comes to your workout routine, proper preparation can be the deciding factor of just how effective your exercise will be. You need to make sure that you are prepared mentally, physically, have the right gear and have consumed the right foods among other factors which will determine the ...
Views: 1099 - Secrets Of The naturally Thin - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2015 from Peter KirwanA Quick Preamble: NATURALLY thin..? …you know the type i mean…those lean people you often see eating and drinking just about anything they like, while they claim they NEVER put on weight, no matter what they eat or drink…you know the ones, right..? The truth is, they’re very probably ...
Views: 880 - How They Created A Monster - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2015 from Peter KirwanA Quick Preamble: Yup, it’s absolutely true, wheat didn’t used to be so dodgy or so bad for your health…as a matter of fact, and because of pressure due to the increasing global population, as recent as the late 1900’s saw the start of the use of new technology and methodology for serious ...
Views: 1038 - Leafy greens better than kale - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2015 from Victor MarchioneLeafy greens are the mascot for good health. Salads, sautees or smoothies, we should all be eating them in all their varieties to stay healthy. Kale has been getting the most buzz because of its high nutritional content. It’s packed with vitamins such as C, A and B-6, it also contains iron ...
Views: 706 - Avoid The Inflammatory Foods List With A Proper Diet Plan - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2015 from Josef BichlerInflammation is the body's way of responding to injury and infection which is totally healthy. However, it is becoming the root of many major diseases nowadays. Joint pains, swelling due to arthritis, heart disease and other inflammatory illnesses are caused by chronic inflammation. We often ...
Views: 602 - Natural Anti Inflammatory Foods To Help Reduce Joint Pain - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2015 from Josef BichlerArthritis and other forms of joint pain can make even the simplest forms of movement difficult in your day to day life. Although you may feel like taking a pain pill to get quick relief, these anti inflammatory medicines are not without side effects and their prolonged use can lead to permanent ...
Views: 761 - Meals to Feel Great - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2015 from Erik TozierHello everyone! I want to share some of the meals that I have been eating to feel great and have a crisp mind. Over the past week and a half, I have had a lot of energy and been able to problem solve and apply myself at work in a more complete way. Here is a list of the meals that I have had ...
Views: 906 - Trusting Your Food Cravings - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2015 from Debra BartzHair Mineral Analysis helps us understand many food cravings. Most people tend to trust their food cravings. However, at deeper levels, often one is simply self-medicating to compensate for biochemical imbalances. For this reason, sticking with the recommended diet and not giving into your food ...
Views: 904 - My 5 Top Immune System Boosters - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2015 from Peter KirwanA Quick Preamble: Your immune system is truly fascinating in its’ complexity…it’s certainly one of the most complicated and hardest working systems of the amazing biological machine that we know as the human body – your body – but it can be quite delicate and is often easily stressed and even ...
Views: 1598 - 7 Health benefits of quinoa - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2015 from Victor MarchioneThe buzz surrounding quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) doesn’t seem to be slowing down. Quinoa has been hailed a superfood and for good reason, too. Its high protein and fiber content, along with being gluten-free, has given it quite the star power. What is quinoa? Quinoa, botanically speaking, ...
Views: 826 - The Top 5 Foods That Cause Joint Pain - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2015 from Josef BichlerAccording to the CDC there are currently 50 million Americans who suffer from some form of joint pain such as arthritis or gout. For many people this pain can be minimized by avoiding foods which are inflammatory. Here you will find a list of the top five foods that are inflammatory. #1 ...
Views: 701 - 7 Reasons you should eat more raisins - by Submitted on May 29, 2015 from Victor MarchioneBest part of your trail mix? Is it the nuts, seeds, shredded coconut (unsweetened, please!) or those plump juicy raisins? We know the unsalted nuts, seeds and coconut are great for our health, but those delicious bites of chewy goodness – raisins – pack quite a nutritional punch as well. So ...
Views: 803 - The Surprising Value of Being Fit At Work - by Submitted on May 29, 2015 from Anna RodriguezEmployers are spending millions of dollars in healthcare for their workers. With the costs skyrocketing and affecting company finances, employers are forced to take care of their employees in order to avoid cases of obesity in the workplace and the financial pitfalls of having an unhealthy ...
Views: 1440 - Extreme Health—A Concept Whose Time Has Come! - by Submitted on May 28, 2015 from Richard RuhlingOlimpic winners didn't get there by moderation. Moderation isn't the key to anything except mediocrity. We are under-utilizing the benefits of pure air, sunlight, absteemiousness, rest, exercise, proper diet and use of water. While a lukewarm tub-bath is relaxing example, but the extremes of ...
Views: 1164 - Health Benefits of Berries, Healthy Berry recipes - by Submitted on May 28, 2015 from Victor MarchioneColorful, bit-size and oh-so sweet, berries are delicious and highly beneficial. They may be small in size, but berries really pack a punch when it comes to improving your health. And there is a berry out there for everyone, with different textures, flavors and dessert possibilities! Some ...
Views: 942 - Benefits of Potassium, How to Increase Potassium - by Submitted on May 27, 2015 from Victor MarchioneWhen it comes to good health, there are some essentials we can’t live without. For example, for out body to perform all it needs to do, it requires these essential minerals: Potassium, sodium, calcium, magnesium, sulfur, chlorine and phosphorus. When balanced, these seven essential minerals keep ...
Views: 2321 - Papaya: Why you should be eating this superfruit - by Submitted on May 25, 2015 from Victor MarchioneLooking for a fresh exotic fruit to add to your diet and take your salad bowl to the next level? Go tropical with the versatile papaya, the tender orange fruit with a soft, buttery consistency and a sweet, almost musky taste. Inside, you’ll also find the black, round seeds. They’re edible too, ...
Views: 777 - Plum health benefits: Naturally sweet nutrition - by Submitted on May 22, 2015 from Victor MarchioneWarmer weather brings in-season fruits and vegetables – and trips to your local farmer’s market are a must. Fruits, in particular, are an integral part of a healthy diet and when they are in season they are that much easier to enjoy. One fruit you should be eating more of is the humble and ...
Views: 2420 - Cashews: Handful (or two) a day keeps the doctor away - by Submitted on May 22, 2015 from Victor MarchioneNuts are certainly having a moment! All the enthusiasm comes from an onslaught of studies over the past decade showing nuts are no longer just snacks for baseball games – nuts are bona fide health food. Their most salient effect is heart attack prevention, and some studies suggest they help ...
Views: 2279 - Breaking Up With Sugar: 3 Tips to Help You Say Good-Bye - by Submitted on May 22, 2015 from Lorraine Matthews-AntosiewiczDo you finish a meal and find yourself almost immediately searching for a something sweet to top it off? Is it hard for you to pass by Dunkin Donuts without stopping in for something glazed? Do you have sugar cravings at random times throughout the day? If you’re nodding in agreement, then ...
Views: 768 - 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: 2233(1 vote) - Losing Weight by Reading Food Labels: 4 Things You Need to Look For - by Submitted on May 19, 2015 from Dave SmithDo you read your food labels when you do your grocery shopping? More than 1 out of 3 people claim to “almost always” check the label on food before they buy it. This is great - a lot of people are conscious about what food they are buying! Unfortunately, only 9% of these people actually ...
Views: 1009 - 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: 2207 - What Is an Integrative Dietitian? - by Submitted on May 16, 2015 from Danielle VenHuizenThere are many of us nutrition professionals now aligning ourselves with Integrative Medicine. I consider myself in this group. Maybe you are asking yourself what exactly this is and most importantly, does it really matter? First of all, let me distinguish between the types of "nutritionists" ...
Views: 877 - 7 Vitality Boosters - Foods to Increase Energy and Optimal Function - by Submitted on May 14, 2015 from Lynda EnrightVitality is defined as a state of being strong and active; having energy. Aren’t we all looking to feel a little greater vitality in our lives? You may think about lifestyle choices you can make to feel more vital – consistent exercise, getting enough sleep and managing stress. In addition to ...
Views: 1034 - Coral Calcium and Your Health - by Submitted on May 06, 2015 from Lora DavisCoral men’s health supplement is a form of calcium salt that is sourced from coral reefs that have been fossilized. Coral calcium is found naturally in Japan embedded in the soils of Okinawa. The calcium comes from many skeletons and shells that build reefs and lots of microscopic sea life like ...
Views: 699 - ***Sugar Could Be Ruining Your Health. Here are 5 Alternatives - by Submitted on May 03, 2015 from Peggy SealfonYour body may be hijacked by an insidious substance. Here's my personal story with 5 alternatives. I specialize in wellness yet after a recent birthday, I began to feel my advancing years might be slowing me down and causing fatigue, painful joints and more. I was regularly experiencing ...
Views: 7302 - A Non-Diet Approach to a Healthy Breakfast - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2015 from Dina GarciaMany chronic dieters start each day with a renewed sense of hope that “today is the day I am going to stick to my diet”. Breakfast then becomes the natural starting point for any diet, meal plan, healthy eating vow, etc. Now, I’m all for starting each day with a positive outlook, but ...
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