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- Magnesium, The missing link - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Prof. George GrantMagnesium is a mineral that is present in relatively large amounts in the body. Researchers estimate that the average body contains about 25 grams of magnesium, and about half of that is in the bones. Magnesium is important in more than 300 chemical reactions that keep the body working ...
Views: 1796(1 vote) - Best cost effective method to get discount vitamins /minerals - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Kyle ProctorEvery purchaser get identify the original and final price to get discount vitamins and minerals from online merchants or seller of natural health products. Mostly online retailers are providing affordable prices of vitamins, minerals, herbs and supplements to make efficiency with best quality of ...
Views: 1097 - Vitamin K The Missing link - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2012 from Prof. George GrantVitamin K1 is also known as phylloquinone or phytomenadione (phytonadione), while vitamin K2 includes menaquinone and menatetrenone. Vitamin K2 is typically produced in the large intestine by bacteria. Unless the individual has intestinal damage which undermines their ability to absorb the ...
Views: 1720(1 vote) - An Answer to “Why Herbal Weight Loss Remedies Must Be Used For Weight Loss?” - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2012 from Adam PacykYesterday I read on one of the Weight Loss forums very interesting question asked by someone: "Why Herbal Weight Loss Remedies Must Be Used For Weight Loss?" This question surprised me and I began to wonder if we really need to use some pills and herbs to lose weight? The answer is yes and ...
Views: 1147 - It's time to add oats to your breakfast - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2012 from wilson martinOats – Though it is a small four letter word but, the health benefits associated with this whole grain food are numerous. This health beneficial food is slowly making its place in the kitchen of every household and has fans right from small kids to the elderly people. This magical food has ...
Views: 743 - You Cannot Prosper Ignoring Brain Health Supplements - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2012 from Daniel JonesWe are the best creatures on earth. The reason behind our superiority is our intellect. Other creatures are powerful for the muscle, but human beings are powerful for their brain. So, we need to protect our intellect by providing some brain health supplements. There are various substances in the ...
Views: 785 - Personal Trainer - Are You Adding Good Quality Foods To Your Diet? - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2012 from Marc OuelletteIn strength training, your diet is one of the most effective weapons you can have if you want to achieve maximum potential. Diet is so important to the fitness training individual, as it not only supplies the body with the energy needed to perform your exercises as well as giving you the ...
Views: 1246 - Home Remedies for Cholesterol - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2012 from ajay kumar singhThere are two types of cholesterol, bad cholesterol, LDL, and good cholesterol, HDL. Good cholesterol is the type your body makes, and the bad cholesterol is the type we add to the good when we eat things we shouldn't. LDL cholesterol clogs arteries and is better at the lowest levels. HDL is ...
Views: 803 - Smashed Potatoes with Garlic - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from George MateljanA little garlic goes a long way to make ordinary mashed potatoes into something special. It not only adds extra flavor but extra nutrition your Healthiest Way of Eating. Enjoy! Prep and Cook Time: 10 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients: • 2 potatoes • 3 TBS extra virgin olive oil • 3 ...
Views: 1556(3 votes) - 'pH Miracle Diet' - Our Path for Aging Healthier - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2012 from Dan AlticWhеn manу peорlе hеar thе wоrd “dіet” thеy іmmеdіatеlу thіnk оf weight loss. Thе foсus оn thіnnesѕ іn оur ѕоciеty hаs equаtеd thiѕ wоrd wіth ѕhеdding а fеw pоundѕ. Hоwevеr, diet rеallу mеаnѕ аnу food оr drinks yоu рut іnto уоur body. Thе diet thаt уou cоnsumе impаctѕ prоfоundly уour gеneral ...
Views: 1632 - Healthy and Natural Teas - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2012 from harpreet buharThe market for nutraceutical tea is growing at a rapid rate in India and more and more people are looking forward to buying this new form of health teas. Nutraceutical tea is very good for health and people are opting for this instead of a normal cup of herbal tea or chai so they can infuse good ...
Views: 820 - Reality Why To Start Eating Natural Foods On A Regular Basis - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from Carl RooneyTruth with regards to Modern Foods Even though watching TV, perhaps you have looked of ingredients within the advertisements? Those long-named compounds that "preserve" food and "enhance" are seen out that most turn out illegible. The only reason why people like the way these refined products ...
Views: 538 - Diet Drinks - They Do Not Work! - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2013 from Alvin ChuaAll of us should know that soda or any diet drink is one of the worst things you can consume. The chemicals, gut-fattening high fructose corn syrup in such carbonated drinks will bring a whole lot of health problems. Many people falsely believe that diet soda is a good thing for losing body ...
Views: 742(1 vote) - Great Foods To Eat For Quick Weight Loss - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2013 from Alvin ChuaDo many people tell you that you need to starve yourself in order to burn fats and lose those excess pounds? That is a blatant lie as there are some foods to eat for fast weight loss. You can indeed burn the excess fats by eating certain kinds of foods. I know it seems unbelievable at first, ...
Views: 645(1 vote) - How to Keep Heartburn Pain Away at Night - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2012 from Darrin SwainIt is definitely no fun waking up at night due to heartburn pain. If it is keeping you from getting a good night's sleep, there are things that you can do. Keep reading to learn about some of them. Heartburn is mostly caused by what you eat. Certain foods will bring on the pain much ...
Views: 551(1 vote) - Why Your Last Diet Failed: It's NOT Your Fault! - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2012 from Lianda LudwigFor many people, losing weight isn’t a big problem. They simply cut out all the “fattening” foods that they are eating and drinking. Unfortunately, those are probably the foods that you love the most. But a frustrating thing happens to 95% of all people who diet. They gain the weight back, ...
Views: 1268 - Mediterranean Lima Beans - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2012 from George MateljanCanned beans are a great way to enjoy the health benefits of beans and include them as part of your Healthiest Way of Eating in a minimal amount of time. One serving of this recipe provides 213% of the daily value (DV) for health-promoting molybdenum, 41% DV for fiber, and 41% DV for manganese. ...
Views: 1828(2 votes) - Focus Pills for Improving Your Focusing Capability - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2012 from Daniel JonesHuman brain is that part of the entire body that has to bear more stress and tension. Every human being goes through various emotions and feelings that create lot of tension and stress. Excessive of anything is hazardous for health and it will lead a person to visit the doctor for medication. ...
Views: 843 - Types of Nutritional Health Supplements and Their Effects on the Body - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2012 from Peter RosebergBasically, nutritional health supplements covers a broad range of dietary products that add supporting nutrients to one's daily meals. They may include vitamins and minerals, and purer forms of organic compounds, such as amino acids and antioxidants. Most supplements are manufactured as tablets, ...
Views: 871 - Asthma’s smoking gun - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2012 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriAsthma Beat asthma with coffee · A couple of cups of caffeinated coffee will have a positive effect on asthma sufferers. · Caffeine is chemically almost identical to the commonly prescribed anti-asthma drug Theophylline. Your Health · Passion fruit peel can ...
Views: 1561(1 vote) - Milk And Weight Loss - Do They Mix? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2013 from Alvin ChuaMost people who want to lose weight have purposely excluded milk from their diet. However, recent studies indicate that they may actually lose weight by drinking milk every day instead. They may drink skim milk in order for their bodies to get enough amount of calcium that would help in ...
Views: 698(1 vote) - Is A Juice Diet Any Good For Weight Loss? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2013 from Alvin ChuaJuice diet is a popular diet. Most people follow it as a detox diet for weight loss. It has many forms based on orange, vegetables and other possibilities. It is also actually a fad diet or crash diet, involves intake of fruit juices, and water only. It is an extreme diet, being that no solid ...
Views: 593(1 vote) - Is Provigil Alternative Good For Health? - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2012 from Daniel JonesThe use of antidepressant medicine reached at the highest level in 2006 with medical practioners advising the differing forms of antidepressants more than any other type of medicine. These drugs are being prescribed more by the doctors than heart or cancer medication. It is exciting news on the ...
Views: 931 - Don’t Look Like Santa When the Holidays Are Over! - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2012 from Lisa Crisalle“Albert Einstein, who discovered that a tiny amount of mass is equal to a huge amount of energy, which explains why, as Einstein himself so eloquently put it in a famous 1939 speech to the Physics Department at Princeton, “You have to exercise for a week to work off the thigh fat from a single ...
Views: 1243 - Low-Carbohydrates Diet For Weight Loss? A No-Go! - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2013 from Alvin ChuaA low-carbohydrates diet will help you lose weight quickly. However, there are some things I believe you should note about carbohydrates which may shed some light on why a low-carbohydrates diet should never be a permanent weight loss solution. Carbohydrates are a fundamental source of energy ...
Views: 836(1 vote) - Can Raspberries Save You From Oral Cancer? - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Marielaina PerroneOral cancer affects approximately 40,000 people in the United States each year. Oral Cancer kills one person every hour, every day totaling about 8,000 deaths per year. Only a little Can Black Raspberries Stop Oral Cancer? more than half of those 40,000 diagnosed, will be alive in 5 years. ...
Views: 1146(1 vote) - Wild Rice Pilaf - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from George MateljanIf you want a rice pilaf for special occasions, this recipe is for you. It is substantial, full of flavor, and is quite easy to prepare. The combination of flavors blends beautifully, and the variety of ingredients makes this a highly nutritious dish. Prep and Cook Time: 45 minutes, baking ...
Views: 1794(2 votes) - 3 Best Steps to Bounce Back After Holiday Overeating - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2012 from Joey Poltor3 Best Steps to Bounce Back After Holiday Over Eating - By: Joey Poltor Turkey, and Stuffing and Pie, Oh My!! Holidays are for enjoying! Let’s be realistic, it’s impossible to resist all temptations, I am personally a sucker for anything pumpkin. But, you should never beat yourself up ...
Views: 1850(1 vote) - What Is A Balanced Diet? - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2012 from Nisha bavadiyaA balanced diet should give us all the goodness we need. But do you know exactly how much of the necessary nutrients we require each day and which foods we should eat to get them. To stay fit and healthy, we need certain nutrients in the right amounts. Lack of nutrients in our diet can cause ...
Views: 748 - Fruits And Nuts Keep Fats At Bay! - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2013 from Alvin ChuaObesity is becoming a big problem for many people worldwide, and is especially prevalent in western countries. Increasingly more people are dying from obesity related health problems, such as diabetes and high cholesterol! Luckily, there are a number of ways to reduce these excess fats and the ...
Views: 566(1 vote) - Who wins the bet - Organic foods vs. conventional foods? - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2012 from Jack WilliamsMany health care professionals might have encountered a common question from their clients stating that are organic foods really beneficial for health. Although, most of them got their answer as ‘yes’; but, the recent study claims that there exists only a slight difference between organic ...
Views: 707 - Carbohydrates And Fat Loss - How Much More Conflicting Can It Get? - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2013 from Alvin ChuaMost people who wish to lose weight are usually confused whenever they read conflicting opinions about carbohydrates and its effect on weight loss. Thus, I want to clear all misunderstandings about this topic through this article. Although I am not a great supporter of diets with nearly zero ...
Views: 662(1 vote) - Natural Energy Supplement Are Vital Factors For Fitness - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2012 from Daniel JonesAll natural supplements for energy are products that men use to boost their natural alertness and energy. These products come to our hands with different features such as powder, drinks and even pills. There are numerous natural supplements for revitalizing energy existing in the market, most of ...
Views: 803 - Children with Feeding Difficulties - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2012 from Alice CorneliusOne of the most common concerns parents have when they see that the lunch box they have sent to their child to school is untouched or the other way around. This is a growing concern across the country from a nutritional perspective as our children are becoming more obese and less fit. Children ...
Views: 782 - Ultralife Bodybuilding Supplements Take You to the Best of Health, And Performance - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2012 from ultralife shopThose who are excited to learn about the natural bodybuilding supplements and their benefits this article is going to be a great help for them. Males want o have a killer body that women yearn for, and the use of supplements is of great help to build the muscles, and to achieve the targets of ...
Views: 1003 - Proper nutrition during the winter - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2012 from Todor StoianovIn winter we are experiencing frequent need to eat something sweet and there is nothing strange. From sweet mood increases because thanks to him to produce a large amount of joy hormones - endorphins. But winter is not really suitable season for sweets despite the lack of fresh fruit and ...
Views: 1263 - Yummy! Healthy Thanksgiving Side Dishes! Recipes! - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2012 from Joey PoltorAhh, Holiday Weight Gain. Why in the world has this been something we're so willing to accept??? I suppose it's because most people set their New Year's Resolution to (once again) lose weight and get fit. I call Shenanigans on the whole situation. If you think about it, you're simply stuffing ...
Views: 1052(1 vote) - 2 Great Additions to Your Turkey - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2012 from Michele RisaThanksgiving is a time to reflect and give appreciation for all the good things in your life. Add to your abundance with these two delicious, nutritious dishes- Jicama-Apple Slaw that is refreshingly crispy, and Caramelized Pear Bread Pudding with its flanlike pudding and sweet ...
Views: 967 - Healthy Sautéed Shiitake Mushrooms - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2012 from George MateljanLong enjoyed in Asia for their health-promoting benefits, the smoky, rich flavor of shiitake mushrooms is becoming increasingly popular in the West. Try this easy-to-prepare recipe, which complements both fish and poultry dishes. Prep and Cook Time: 7 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients: • 1 ...
Views: 2144(3 votes) - How Your Relationship Could Be Keeping You... Fat? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2012 from Joey Poltor"Love Handles"??? hmmm, think about that for a sec. In the infatuation stage of a relationship, everything is fabulous. They're so thoughtful, sweet and try so very hard to impress you. You become happier each new day than you were the one before. It's L-O-V-E love! Then........ a few ...
Views: 916 - Listeria: Ways Of Prevention - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2012 from Williams BistlineWhen you thought that you have prepared your food very well and that your family is now safe from common illnesses, such as listeria, you might want to think again. Listeria, is in fact caused by bacteria in vegetables, fruits, and raw foods. When it comes to Listeria, it is a very serious ...
Views: 595 - Best Weight Loss: 4 Things to Look for When Choosing a Weight Loss Program - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from Brandy SinotoSo it's about that time. "What time?" may you ask... that time when you look in the mirror and say, "I gotta lose some weight." We all know what it feels like, it happens a few times a year, we look at ourselves in the mirror and we're just over it, then we search high and low for the latest and ...
Views: 1207 - WARNING!! Hazardous Effects Of Refined Sugar And High Fructose Corn Syrup!! - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2012 from Joey PoltorRemember a few years back, when we started to see commercials promising that High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) was totally fine in moderation? There were stereotypical Moms giving their children artificially sweetened beverages and popsicles reassuring one another that it was perfectly fine….. in ...
Views: 1443 - Ritalin Supplements Are Need Of The Hour - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2012 from Daniel JonesWe all know that our minds are mightier than imagined normally. Many of us are taught to use merely a limited part of our complete human capacity. Open intelligence highlights a vast cave of benefit within humankind. It is the key to the greatest of riches. The treasure lies in the phrase “short ...
Views: 712 - How to Prepare a Weight Loss Plan - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2012 from Nisha bavadiyaMany of you on weight loss diets eat less in order to lose weight. It will definitely make you lose weight but unfortunately, you will not lose it permanently. As soon as you come off the diet and begin to eat normally again, the weight will start to creep in at an even faster ...
Views: 565 - Red Kidney Bean Soup with Lime Yogurt - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from George MateljanSoups are the perfect warm-up meal. This hearty, spicy bean soup is a great addition to your Healthiest Way of Eating as the days get shorter and the temperature continues to cool. Prep and Cook Time: Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: • 1 medium ...
Views: 2225(2 votes) - 4 Simple Steps to Get Your Healthy Eating Back On Track - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeWe’ve all been there, pigging out at the weekend, had a stressful day in work come home and ordered a curry, this is life I’m afraid. As a personal trainer I’m not ashamed to say that I’ve been there myself. Many people train and train, they improve their fitness but the reason that their ...
Views: 1251 - Reduce Red Meat consumption to prevent Heart Disease & Cancer - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2012 from Prof. George GrantThere is a strong scientific evidence that reducing the consumption of Red Meat can reduce the incidence of both Heart Disease as well as Cancer. Nutritionists hardly need more evidence about the potentially negative health effects of eating red meat. For starters, the saturated animal fat in ...
Views: 2091(1 vote) - Which is healthier Olive Oil or Canola Oil? - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2012 from Prof. George GrantBoth Olive Oil and Canola Oil are commonly used by consumers. We will examine the key benefits for both types of oil in this article. Olive oil is made from olives, the fruit of the olive tree, and is considered a fruit oil. Ripe olives are crushed, then pressed; the collected juices ...
Views: 1838(1 vote) - How Much Can You Really Improve in a Short Workout? - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeWe live in a fast paced world where time is precious. Being a personal trainer I can fully relate to not having much time. I do hear a lot though that people ‘don’t have time to exercise’. I agree that some people don’t have as much time as others but I would disagree in most cases that people ...
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