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- Food Additive Watch: Should You Avoid Carrageenan? - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2014 from Danielle VenHuizenI realize carrageenan has already been all over the news, so you'd think by now most people would have a good grasp of what it is and whether it's safe or not. Strangely, that's not the case. Most of the time when I mention the addition of carrageenan to a product, I get asked whether or not ...
Views: 841 - Do You Know Why Super Greens Are So Super? - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2014 from Michael RosenbaumHave you eaten your greens today? How about your SUPER greens? Yes, green veggies are good for you . . . but there’s a whole other class of green foods that are even better. And these greens are considered one of the superfood groups because of their incredible nutrition. What are these ...
Views: 1609 - Overcoming Candida & Chron's with a Yeast Free Diet - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2015 from Julie DohertyIf you have Candida or Chron’s, it is beneficial to your digestive track to eliminate yeast from your diet. Yeast can upset these conditions and one of the best ways to heal and support these conditions is with what you eat. Foods allowed: Rye Vita (contains no yeast), chicken, fish, meat, ...
Views: 1406 - The Gift of an Eating Disorder (or any other challenge) - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2014 from Monica RodriguezToday I want to share with you a post that is very dear to my heart. It is said that challenge can either destroy us or make us grow, and the choice is ours. Dealing with an eating disorder has been one of the most difficult, yet most beautiful things I’ve gone through in my life. And the same ...
Views: 1067 - How To Stay Young By Eating The Right Foods - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2014 from Michael RosenbaumDid you know that much of your body is really in its teenage years? Or even toddlerhood? You may have been counting your birthdays diligently. But your body is on a different schedule. Cells are reborn and tissue is renewed frequently during your lifetime. By applying his revolutionary ...
Views: 1543 - Is Kamut® Wheat More Healthy Than Conventional Wheat? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2014 from Paul JuellTypes of wheat. There are many varieties of wheat but they all belong to the genus Triticum. From there the different varieties are defined by the number of chromosomes the plant has. Diploid wheat is the earliest form of cultivated wheat with 14 chromosomes. This form of wheat has been ...
Views: 1411 - Overcome Digestive Disorders - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2015 from Julie DohertyThe food we eat can either be our first line of defence against harmful illnesses and disease, or can be detrimental depending on our choices. Studies show that as a nation we are becoming nutrient deficient which means due to the fact that we are consuming more processed and manufactured foods ...
Views: 1138 - Smoothies: Are You Friend or Foe? - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2014 from Danielle VenHuizenI feel like I've been recommending smoothies a lot recently, and the interesting thing is that I tend to get one of two responses when the word "smoothie" is brought up in discussion. I either get enthusiastic approval or a general look of disgust. There is no in-between. I must confess that ...
Views: 941 - 3 Ways to Stay Healthy As the Seasons Change - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2014 from Natalie CanizaresAs the air becomes crisp and the colors of the leaves begin to change, we enter the seasons that are centered around holidays and celebration. Halloween is around the corner, shortly after comes Thanksgiving, and then Christmas and Hanukkah. Before you know it we will be ringing in the New Year ...
Views: 1008 - Nutrition Tips and More to Lower Your Risk of Breast Cancer - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2014 from Bonnie GillerSeptember is a special month, not only for all of the fall lovers out there, but for those women who have suffered, are suffering, or know someone who is suffering from breast cancer. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an entire month designated for the annual campaign to raise awareness ...
Views: 1081 - 3 Biggest Questions About Nutrition and Cancer - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2014 from Michelle ClaytonWhether you are being treated for cancer and are gearing up for the recovery process or you are concerned about the effect that your diet may have on your health, the role that nutrition plays in cancer is a hot topic. Over the past several decades, the large amount of research that has been ...
Views: 938 - Why Cold Pressing Juice is a Good Idea - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2014 from Michelle ClaytonCold pressing juice is a trend that is becoming more and more popular around the world. But why? Does cold pressing juice actually make the juice more healthy for you than traditional juice? It turns out that yes, cold pressing juice is a good idea. Here is why cold pressing juice is a good ...
Views: 1308 - Tailgate for Well-Being - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2014 from Michelle StewartWe’re well into the football season and whether your team runs plays with pint-size players, the Friday night lights group or the NFL, dishing up good things to eat is a big part of the game. Game day snacks are often not the best choice for the well-being lifestyle. Now I am not trying to ...
Views: 917 - Are You Prepared for the Afterschool Feeding Frenzy? Snack Ideas to Nourish Your Kids and Yourself - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2014 from Lynda EnrightDo your kids come home from school and say they are "starving!" Mine do and I am always trying to come up with snack ideas that they will like, are at least somewhat healthy, will fill them up (but not to spoil dinner), and don't always come out of a box. Take stock of your kitchen First ...
Views: 913 - Is Estrogen Dominance Messing With Your Reproductive System? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2014 from Sheri JohnsonFor both men and women, reproductive health depends on balanced hormones. For many couples, something called “estrogen dominance” wreaks havoc on their plans for a family. In fact, even those not yet planning a family or those who already have children experience issues stemming from estrogen ...
Views: 1090 - 5 Nutrients You Need to Regulate Your Cycle - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2014 from Sheri JohnsonDespite what we learned in sex education class, most women do not have a 28 day menstrual cycle. And that’s okay. A 26 or 32 day cycle might be perfectly normal and healthy for you and your body. Even a missed or late period once in a while is likely fine. But a frequent period that comes every ...
Views: 1287 - The Importance of Oats - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2014 from Raju MehraIt was one of those weekday evenings. And as usual, I got back home tired, hungry mumbling about the fast pace of life and busy schedules. On such occasions, the levels of frustration in a person rises even more with the inability to find anything interesting in the kitchen to eat and being ...
Views: 1020 - It is Not About the Food - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2014 from Monica Rodriguez“Body and mind are one.… The body is the actual outward manifestation, in physical space, of the mind.” ~Candance B. Perth Today, I want to share with you some reflections that came up after a short trip this past weekend. As many of you know, my “formal professional” studies revolved around ...
Views: 1200(1 vote) - The Big Calorie Lie: Why Counting Calories Makes You Fat - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2014 from Dianne VillanoFor years I've said Americans are overweight because of "portion distortion". We have become an "on a diet" "off a diet" "good food" "bad food" society and have lost all grip on the reality of what constitutes an actual single serving of a food or of what a nutritionally balanced food plan even ...
Views: 1112 - 9 Surprising Sources of Sugar Eliminate These Foods Now For a Flat, Sexy Stomach - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2014 from Dianne Villano(Added) sugar By any other name still has the same effect on fat loss - it slows it down considerably by effecting hunger, blood sugar hormone and insulin levels. If you want to create a truly “fit” kitchen, you want to minimize the added sugars in your food. The following are all “added sugar” ...
Views: 1105(1 vote) - Best And Worst Foods For A Flat Belly : Your Key To Losing Ugly Belly Fat & Reshaping Your Body - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2014 from Dianne VillanoIf you want a flat, sexy stomach, this is what you want in your shopping cart: This list contains the highest nutrient content per calorie and those foods which will decrease hunger, lower cholesterol and encourage your body to become a fat burning machine. Yes, those are my 46 year old abs and ...
Views: 1062 - Is Your "Diet" Making You Fatter? TEF, Your Fat Loss Secret Weapon - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2014 from Dianne VillanoWith a new "miracle" program or "nutrient" on every corner most people are completely confused by all the conflicting information out there. Slick marketing and fads have left Americans fatter and frustrated by fact that weight seems to be found shortly after it's lost. Most people ...
Views: 1071 - Beaver Butts & Chicken Feet, The Startling Truth Behind the "Natural Flavors" In Your Foods - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2014 from Dianne VillanoThe definition of "natural flavor" under the Code of Federal Regulations is: “the essential oil, oleoresin, essence or extractive, protein hydrolysate, distillate, or any product of roasting, heating or enzymolysis, which contains the flavoring constituents derived from a spice, fruit or fruit ...
Views: 934 - A Great Breakfast for Back to School - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2014 from Lynda EnrightIt's a great time of year to make a plan for starting your day out right - for both you and your kids! When spending time in my kid's schools, some of the challenges that children and teachers face are obvious: bodies that can't sit still, bounding energy that can't be managed, sleepy heads ...
Views: 657 - 8 Tips to Boosting the Nutritional Power of Your Lunchbox - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2014 from Bonnie GillerIt’s back to school, back to work, back to the hectic routine of the fall season. This means the lunchboxes are out and need to be packed in order to ensure you have food to eat at lunchtime. For some, this is not such an easy task. Planning ahead takes time, as does taking the food preferences ...
Views: 1019 - The Secret Power In A Healthy Lunch - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2014 from Michael RosenbaumHow many times have you spent your lunchtime scarfing down a sandwich while checking social media or squeezing in some work? Lunch is typically an afterthought. It’s probably the least-enjoyed meal of the day. It’s mostly filled with fast-food, dull sandwiches or – worst of all – a few ...
Views: 1231 - Relive Your Childhood with Pizza - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2014 from Raju MehraSome people eat pizza because they love cheese, while others eat pizza because they can’t resist the tempting toppings, but my 5 year old son recently gave me a newfound reason to have a pizza every once in a while. He says dad I eat vegetables on a pizza and being the parent of a fussy eater ...
Views: 1047 - How To Properly Store Food In The Fridge - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2014 from Ian MorrisonRefrigerator is probably the easiest to use home appliance in the whole kitchen: just a door and the cold space behind it. No special skills required to put what's left of the meal in the big white box. But is it that simple? There are still a few points we need to take into account when storing ...
Views: 1001 - The 3 Crucial Steps to Becoming an Intuitive and Mindful Eater - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2014 from Bonnie GillerDiets are all about restriction. Someone hands you a meal or a diet book that lays out a specific plan of what you can eat, when you can eat it, how much you should eat and how long you should follow this set of “rules” in order to reach your goal. The problem with this is once the diet is ...
Views: 1253(1 vote) - Revealed: The Best Way To Keep Diabetes Out Of Your Life At The Genetic Level - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2014 from Michael RosenbaumEither you have it or you know someone who does . . . Diabetes is a growing health problem globally and nationally. The Centers For Disease Control report 29 million Americans have it and a third of Americans (86 million) with pre-diabetes are close to getting it.[1] If it’s in your ...
Views: 1180 - Love to Snack? Make Choices for Good Health - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2014 from Michelle StewartThere is a whole lot of snacking going on. At one time snacks were relegated to a light bite for children between the end of the school day and dinner. These days it's here a snack, there a snack, everyone has a snack. Snacking occasions have exploded to include mid-morning, mid-afternoon, and ...
Views: 733(1 vote) - Does Eating Healthy Have to Be Expensive? The Costs of Feeding a Family of Four. - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2014 from Lynda Enright"It costs too much money to eat healthy!" This is commonly what I hear about nutrition and healthy eating. Yes, it is not hard to spend big bucks when going to the grocery store, but it doesn't have to be that way with a bit of planning. According to the most recent data from the USDA, the ...
Views: 870 - The Five Easiest Diets I Know - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2014 from Richard ClarkeOver the years I have spent 1000’s of hours designing and writing out various diet plans. Every time I go through the process I try to improve it and make it work better for the individual. I always put a lot of thought into it. Hoping to finally reach the perfect diet one day which works for ...
Views: 1181 - Healthy Baking The Gluten Free Way - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2014 from Gretchen ScalpiIn the past if you needed to bake a gluten free recipe you had to make your own baking mix. This took a lot of trial and error and often resulted in disaster. Now you can purchase gluten free baking mixes like Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Biscuit & Baking Mix, Arrowhead Mills Gluten Free All ...
Views: 1209 - 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: 1045 - The Secret To Excellent Nutrition: Whole Foods - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2014 from Michael RosenbaumYou’ve been robbed! If you’re eating food that’s been processed and refined, you’ve been swindled out of all the good stuff in food. It’s a terrible development, but it’s true. We took out the nourishing things in food, leaving our shelves filled with food that’s empty of nutrition. As ...
Views: 1260 - Tips for Healthy Eating On the Run - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2014 from Bonnie GillerYou may often find yourself complaining that “there aren’t enough hours in a day”, a common phrase used by every working person, mother and college student. With all of your daytime chores and obligations taking up all of your time, eating often gets placed on the back burner. But why should ...
Views: 1307(1 vote) - Vegan for Health? So Much Evidence Supports a “Change We Can Believe In” for Many Medical Problems - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2014 from Richard RuhlingModern medicine kicked out Hippocrates as Father of Medicine--“Let your food be your medicine.” Doctors promote DuPont's slogan, “Better Living Through Chemistry.” But if you know anyone taking a bag of pills, you know it's not so. Studies often report benefit from a vegetarian or vegan diet. ...
Views: 1265 - 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: 1007 - How To Live An Amazing Life In Your 80’s – Rebecca’s Secret - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2014 from Michael RosenbaumGetting old is a frightening prospect. Most of us worry we’ll no longer be able to enjoy life and instead face one frustration after another. But it doesn’t have to be that way. As many spunky and vital seniors testify, with the right attitude and a strategic approach to healthy living, your ...
Views: 1540 - 5 Healing-Foods: That Will Cure All The Diseases! - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2014 from Syeda Kiran Zahra Hussain1.Beans: The Diabetes-Busters Beans are superb Type-2 Diabetes-Beating foods and have immense power to balance your sugar level and keep it under check! Due to beans, natural compounds, that lowers blood-sugar, and reduce the body’s requirement for insulin; and it also assists in keeping the ...
Views: 618 - Good Housekeeping For Your Body - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2014 from Richard ClarkeThrough life as a personal trainer and health coach people often look up to me and see me as a role model when it comes to exercise and healthy eating. People often ask me questions like what do I have for breakfast, what do I do in the gym every day, why don't I ever fall off the 'health wagon' ...
Views: 1219(1 vote) - Be Picnic Perfect This Summer - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2014 from Bonnie GillerSummer time is a perfect time to be outdoors as much as possible. There is no better way to enjoy the outdoors than through a relaxing picnic complete with family, good friends and, of course, good food! There are some things you need to know, however, to ensure that your picnic is safe, ...
Views: 1045 - Are You Addicted To Food? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2014 from Richard ClarkeIs obesity a disease or an addiction? I have been pondering this one recently disease or an addiction. Obesity is now classed as a disease in the America. This has obviously raised a lot of questions on whether this is right. Do the people have no choice about their diet and what they ...
Views: 1432 - 11 Unusual Smoothie Ingredients To Revolutionize Your Smoothies - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2014 from Michael RosenbaumLove smoothies but feel like you’re ready for a new twist on your old favorites? There’s nothing like an unusual (and healthy) ingredient to add some new life to your smoothie-making. It’s great to find new smoothie recipes . . . but even better to become a creative smoothie maestro. So with ...
Views: 1519 - Why To Follow A Paleo Diet - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2014 from Richard ClarkeLast Monday during a session with my personal training clients I was talking to the girls who have just joined one of my new group programmes. The group is there to teach exercise primarily but I would never train anyone without at least informing them of the basics of diet in relation to ...
Views: 1252 - Why You Should Marinate Your Meat Before You Grill - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2014 from Bonnie GillerThe summer is in full swing which means you are likely putting your outdoor grills to work as you cook up some of your favorite grilled meats. We all know that when grilling meat, fish or poultry, it’s all about the marinade. You may think that the sole purpose of marinating your meat prior to ...
Views: 1004 - Create a Winning Game Plan With Wise Food Choices - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2014 from Michelle StewartThere are a number of high performance sport venues here in the sunshine state, designed to mold talented kids grooming them to become the pro athletes of the future. Now some of the youngsters were born with genes aligning to create superstars and some have an athletic edge that is honed from ...
Views: 744 - 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: 941 - Jazz Up Your Smoothies With These 8 Novel Ingredients - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2014 from Michael RosenbaumIs your local cornucopia exploding? Do you walk away from the farmers’ market with more produce than you know what to do with? Time to make smoothies galore! There is nothing like a smoothie for turning fresh fruits into a flavorful, beautiful, refreshing snack in a glass! But while fresh ...
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