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- Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Coconut - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Eric SmithWhen we think of coconut we probably first think of the desiccated coconut we use in cooking or coconut oil, which is often used in Sunscreen lotions or tanning oils. The humble little coconut actually has a very versatile list uses which help give it its popularity. The coconut is ...
Views: 1643(2 votes) - Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Cucumber - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Eric SmithThe humble cucumber if from the family Cucurbitaceae and is botanically recognised as Cucumis sativus. The cucumber is a popular plant used extensively as a fresh food as well as pickles. Cucumbers are a vine that can be grown along the ground or trained along a trellis or other structure ...
Views: 2139(1 vote) - Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Garlic - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Eric SmithNot a root vegetable, but grown underground just the same, Garlic is a nutritious vegetable of the Alliaceae family. Botanically recognised as Allium sativum, Garlic is closely related to Shallots, Onions, Leek and Chives. Garlic has been used for centuries for both Medicinal and edible ...
Views: 1511(1 vote) - Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Lychee - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Eric SmithThe Lychee, a native of China, grows best in tropical and subtropical regions and can be found growing in many parts of the world these days. It is Botanically recognised as Litchi chinensis from the Sapindaceae plant family. The lychee tree can grow as tall as 20 Metres but more typically ...
Views: 1939(1 vote) - Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Pomegranate - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Eric SmithA member of the Lythraceae family and Botanically named Punica granatum, the pomegranate is a deciduous tree growing to around 7 to 8 metres. The pomegranate is a native to areas around Southwest Asia. It has been grown for its fruit for centuries. Today it can be found growing today in many ...
Views: 1532(2 votes) - Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Pumpkin (Winter Squash) - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Eric SmithPumpkin is from the plant family Cucurbitaceae of the genus Cucurbita pepo. It is a common genus and species with many cultivars including; Acorn squash, Delicata squash, Gem squash, Heart of gold squash, Pattypan squash, Pumpkin, Zucchini and many others. Some Pumpkins belong to other species’ ...
Views: 1513(1 vote) - Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Radish - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Eric SmithThe Radish is a quick growing vegetable cultivated in many areas around the world. From the Brassicaceae family, which includes the Cabbage, Brussels sprouts, Broccoli and Cauliflower, the Radish is botanically recognised as Raphanus sativus. There are several varieties of radishes grown for ...
Views: 2071(1 vote) - Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Red Kidney Beans - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Eric SmithThe Red Kidney Bean is recognised by its bright red or brown colour. Though they also come in Black and white varieties. They are from the Legume family of plants, Fabaceae. The Botanical name for the red kidney bean is Phaseolus vulgaris, which is also the name for pinto, navy and black beans. ...
Views: 1797(1 vote) - Healthy nutrition tips - How to remain healthy on the go? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Yasir SaeedPeople who travel a lot for work and business will perfectly know the condition of the food available on the stop-overs, gas stations and even on the airports. As a result most of the nutritionists would advise you not to trust the food available out there during your journey. The question here ...
Views: 684(1 vote) - Healthy Weight Loss - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from Sue-Anne HickeyIt’s around this time of year that we start thinking of how wonderful it would be to shed a few pounds before the summer months. Or we may be feeling guilty about how quickly we abandoned our New Year’s resolution diet. The multi-billion dollar weight-loss industry is always ready to provide you ...
Views: 850(1 vote) - Healthy, Glowing Skin and Your Confidence - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Karen KleinwortSomething for which we all strive yet so few achieve and even fewer keep: a good skin care regimen. Oh yes, there are times we look in the mirror and think "Wow! Not a blemish!" or "Eek, not now!" The second, of course, always happens before a big event or special intimate dinner, whereas the ...
Views: 1437(1 vote) - Heart-Healthy Meal Plans - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Isabel De Los RiosYour heart pumps blood to the arteries and lungs, and also supplies your tissues with oxygen and nutrients. Over time, a diet full of unhealthy foods can clog the arteries and contribute to cardiovascular disease. Healthy meal plans can prevent hardening of the arteries and reduce your risk of ...
Views: 998(1 vote) - Herb-a-licioius Meals - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Delores MasonIncreases in the diagnoses of Diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease – especially in the western world – have forced people to change their diets, using less salt and sugar in their meals. The biggest complaint is relegating their lives to eating bland food that’s lacking in inspiration ...
Views: 602(2 votes) - Herbal Health Supplements Provide Vitamins and Minerals for Optimum Benefit - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Leigh McCabeToday, many working people are turning to herbal health supplements for balanced nutrition. In busy lifestyles, there are so many other things to do and so little time to prepare healthy meals. The quick and easy way to eat is to go to the nearest fast food and order pizza, pasta, sandwiches or ...
Views: 604(1 vote) - Herbal Supplements That Aid In Colon Cleansing - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2011 from Edith LingenfelterColon cleansing can rid the colon of toxins and help prevent and treat a variety of health problems. Retained debris in the colon leads to the absorption of toxins, resulting in systemic poisoning. Symptoms of this condition may include depression, fatigue, irritability, gastrointestinal ...
Views: 895(1 vote) - How a2 milk is different from dairy milk ? - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2020 from GirPure JaipurDO you know the basic difference between a2 milk and dairy milk ? There is a difference in the ratios of lactose (carbohydrate component) and fatty acids (fat component) in both kinds of milk. However, it is the protein component in the milk that differentiates the two from each other in ...
Views: 142(1 vote) - How being more active throughout the day helps you lose fat - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from chad tackettJust as it’s important to consume fewer calories when trying to lose fat, it’s also important that you’re active throughout the day to expend more calories. You can help create a caloric deficit not only by eating small portions of the right types of foods, but also by being more active ...
Views: 755(1 vote) - How Do Fish Oil Supplements Work? Will Taking It Make You Feel Better? - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from Xylene BelitaAre you wondering how do fish oil supplements work? There are way too many people taking fish supplements already and some of them even claim these supplements to be the ultimate supplements of the time. You might consider fish supplements to be an all in one pill in the sense that they can be ...
Views: 1021(1 vote) - How FAT Can Make You Cleverer, Healthier and Slimmer - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from Anna AparicioDid you know that 60% of your brain is fat? THE FUNCTIONS OF FAT: - Source of energy - Building blocks for cell membranes - Building blocks for homones - Help vitamin and mineral bsorption - Control blood pressure - Regulate body temperature - Boost ...
Views: 1555(3 votes) - How I Cured My Acid Reflux Naturally - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2012 from Carisa HolmesAre you tired of eating antacids like candy? Do you “feel the burn” even when you’re not in the gym? If so, you are probably suffering from acid reflux. Medical types have now named it GERD, or Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease. No matter what you call it, it can be a painful and disruptive ...
Views: 9971(1 vote) - How I Lost 30 Pounds In Two And A Half Months - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2011 from Michael StylesLosing weight is something you hear people talk about all the time. Some people are successful at it, while others fail miserably. The road to success varies from one person to the next -- some choose to strictly diet, while others combine exercise with better eating habits. The road to failure, ...
Views: 1006(2 votes) - How Much Raw food is Enough? - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from Jodi BurkeThere is a lot of debate surrounding this subject. Some people say that you should go 100%. Others disagree. There are those who say that the only way to get the best from raw food is if you take nothing else but it. Other people say that a diverse diet composed of 50% to 70% raw food will do ...
Views: 836(1 vote) - How To Become A Defensive Eater - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2011 from Angela MinelliDefensive driving is driving characterized by prudence, diligence and reasonable cautiousness with the goal of making the road a safe place not only for a defensive driver but for other people as well. Anyone who holds a driver’s license should be well-versed in this concept. So how in the ...
Views: 1142(4 votes) - How to Become a Vegetarian in 6 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from Linda NewellWhen deciding how to become a vegetarian, there are many options to consider. Some recommend gradually changing your diet while others advise you to dive right in and correct course along the way. Regardless of your strategy, there is a way to succeed with your new meatless diet by following six ...
Views: 684(1 vote) - How to Choose the Best Digestive Enzymes? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from Xylene BelitaChoosing the best digestive enzyme supplement may take some hard work. There are many aspects you will need to consider. Always remember that looks aren't everything; "don't judge a book by its cover", so they say. Supplements that come in attractive packaging may not necessarily mean they are ...
Views: 1633(1 vote) - How To Control Hunger - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Mark CrossanAre you having a hard time keeping your hunger under control? Controlling hunger can be tough when your trying to lose weight and are constantly eating in a calorie deficit. So what do you do if your inability to control hunger is ruining your weight loss attempts? To help control hunger, ...
Views: 936(1 vote) - How To Cook A Turkey-Old Fashion Recipe - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2011 from Popa WoolseyDelicious heart healthy recipes and a fantastically easy method of how to cook a turkey. If you are searching for some incredible new recipes for a healthier heart then here is an old fashioned recipe on how to cook a turkey that is absolutely incredible. This old recipe is ...
Views: 1898(1 vote) - How to Develop a Diet that Contains Rich Amount of Magnesium? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2010 from Lyuben GeorgievMagnesium is one of the most abundant minerals that you can find in nature. It is present in plants, animals, and water. Some of the best sources of these minerals are green leafy vegetables. It is also present in sea foods especially those caught in the wild. Seeds, beans, and wheat ...
Views: 880(1 vote) - How To Diet - 5 Smart Diet Tips to Cut Calories and Lose Weight While You Sleep! - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Sophie JamesWe all know that when it comes down to it, there are two ways to lose weight – burn more calories or eat less of them. It sounds simple, right? So why is it so difficult to lose weight? Well, with my top 5 simple smart diet tips to cut calories there are no more excuses... follow these easy ways ...
Views: 738(2 votes) - How To Eat Healthy and Its Effect On Your Success - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from gretchen jackHow to eat healthy foods and having a well balanced diet is one of the most important parts of your life. It can help you a lot in maintaining focus, stamina and personal as well as business success. This is a common topic. But, how many of you “take to heart” its actual ...
Views: 707(1 vote) - How to Eat Healthy When You Cannot Cook Your Own Meals - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2011 from Brent P CullenTrying to stay healthy can prove to be a very difficult task especially if you have limited resources to work with. Take college students, they live in small dorm rooms with tiny refrigerators and they have no access to stoves or kitchen appliances. If you are a business traveler, you rely on ...
Views: 590(1 vote) - How to Eat Well and Organically on a Budget - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2010 from Vanessa RodriguezEating well can be expensive. And like most people, I do not have an unlimited food budget. Shelling out those extra few dollars for organic groceries can be painful, but at the same time I know that my ability to run directly depends on the quality of my nutrition. So I am slowly learning to ...
Views: 916(4 votes) - How to Eliminate Inflammation Foods from Your Kitchen - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Emilia KlappThe internal alarm of your body, known as the inflammation response, when confronted with a wound, it responds in a healing way: forming blood clots to avoid bleeding or raising body temperature to destroy bacteria infiltrated through the wound. However, there is another type of inflammation, ...
Views: 1145(1 vote) - How to Enhance Your Mind and Your Energy Levels - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2017 from Jim HolcombWhat if there was a way that you could enhance both your mind and your energy levels?You may have tried countless ways to achieve this, but haven’t found the right nutritional ingredients until now. In this newsletter I will briefly mention a few ingredients or nutrients that are worth ...
Views: 2129(1 vote) - How to Enjoy "Cheat Meals" Without Sabotaging Progress - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2011 from chad tackettWe’d like to clear up a bit of common confusion: Junk food doesn’t automatically make you fat. It¹s the extra calories in these foods that often leads to a “caloric surplus” (consuming more calories than you expend), rather than a deficit, that makes you gain fat. If people don't ...
Views: 1466(1 vote) - How to Forget What it Means to Be Sick Using the 5 Ultimate Ways - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Serj SaganWhy is it that when winter comes around we all get ready for the dreaded flu season? We have the skin cancer season in the summer. Undoubtedly you have heard of asthma in the fall and… insert your “favorite” disease here… in the spring. What if our bodies were created to withstand all of this ...
Views: 766(1 vote) - How to get a flat stomach in 42 days - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2012 from Lyubomyr BoketHow to get a flat stomach? To make your stomach perfectly flat, you have to do simple exercises during 1 month and a half. How to make the most challenged part of women’s body – belly – the most attractive? It’s not hard if to find effective exercises and make a good program. We can offer ...
Views: 1430(1 vote) - How to Get Calcium from a Dairy-Free Diet - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Isabel De Los RiosIf you’re lactose intolerant or simply want to live a healthier life, a dairy-free diet may be right for you. Some people are hesitant to try this type of diet because they worry they won’t get enough calcium to meet their needs. There’s really no reason for concern. With the right eating plan, ...
Views: 1733(1 vote) - How To Get Rid Of Fat Cells From Your Body? - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Daniel TangSo you want to know how to get rid of fat cells, but then there's many people spreading a little nasty rumor out there about fat cells being permanent. Well I'm sorry to disappoint you, as sadly this rumor is true, hence it's not a rumor but the good news is that don't need to get rid of ...
Views: 1435(1 vote) - How to Get Rid of Those Acne Scars at Home - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from sarah labdarAcne scars are unsightly and embarrassing. No matter what your age, acne is an unpleasant skin condition that can pop up out of nowhere or can inhabit your skin on a daily basis. One unfortunate side effect of acne is acne scars. Although, not everyone has noticeable acne scarring, people who ...
Views: 5422(1 vote) - How To Get Started With A Dehydrator - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2010 from Karen KnowlerIt's that time of year when you may be considering buying a dehydrator or bringing yours out from the attic (!) ready for the colder months ahead. With this in mind I thought it the perfect time to share with you how to actually get started and make some VERY good food, even if you're ...
Views: 739(1 vote) - How to Lose Fat Fast After Vacation - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Sean BarkerDo you worry what to do with your healthy living routine when you go on vacation. I just returned from a 2 week summer holiday with my family. After eating whatever I wanted and not exercising for 2 weeks I probably shattered every health and fitness commandment. But you won't see me ...
Views: 6901(1 vote) - How To Lose Inches Off Your Waist - Three Steps To Help You Reduce The Amount Of Sugar You Eat - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Helmut WeissmullerToo much sugar in your diet will make you fat and cause countless other health problems! To lose inches off your waist, you need to understand the different types of sugar, identify them in the foods you eat and reduce the amount you consume. Applying this to your daily routine will result in ...
Views: 1045(1 vote) - How To Lose Stomach Fat And Protect Your Heart – Avoid The Trans Fats - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Tony BurnellTrans fats are the killer fats. They are the ones that sit on your stomach and add to your overall weight, which puts a strain on your heart and your joints. What is worse, they have virtually no nutritional value. So why do we eat them? Simple, we eat them because they are in the food that we ...
Views: 720(1 vote) - How to Lose Weight in a Natural Way – Methods to Lose Fat Quickly! - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Phillip TomAs a result of the rates of increase of obesity at present, a lot of people are in search of methods to get rid of fat and sustain the weight loss. The most effective means to lose weight and maintain it is to lose the weight in a natural way. If you’re in search of how to lose weight in a ...
Views: 604(1 vote) - How To Lower Acidity in the Body - by Submitted on May 04, 2010 from craig jacobsBelieve it or not, an offset pH in the body can lead to some serious health issues such as cancer and heart disease. I am not talking about the acidity or basicity of saliva or urine - but blood and tissue. A normal pH level for blood is 7.41, too much acid is called acidosis, too little - ...
Views: 890(1 vote) - How To Make A Salad A Meal - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Elizabeth MauroEating salads are a great way to incorporate more leafy greens into your diet. Everyone needs to eat more greens. Greens help to purify your blood and respiratory system. They prevent cancer, improve circulation, strengthen your immune system, promote healthy intestinal flora, eliminate ...
Views: 682(1 vote) - How to Make Almond Milk... the Other White Milk - by Submitted on May 13, 2012 from Renee HeigelLet’s get right down to business, sipping on today’s topic… the “other white milk”. Do you find yourself worrying that if you Harvard School Of Public Health has to say. Do you struggle with digesting dairy? Do you dislike milk, but crave something to eat on cereal, oatmeal or granola? Do ...
Views: 863(1 vote) - How to Make an Alkaline Diet Benefit You - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Rick CarpenterOne of the latest diets that people have been using is to balance the body by eating alkaline foods and water, and taking the proper supplements. The body is given renewed energy, strength, vitality, and improved health through vitamins and minerals, as well as herbs. If the body becomes too ...
Views: 734(1 vote) - How To Make Being Healthy Easier - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2017 from Cee HarmonGood nutrition is the cornerstone of good health. Unfortunately, many people believe they make healthier choices than they really do. Knowing what we should do does not automatically translate into actually doing it. Follow these simple steps to better nutrition, and you can be sure you are on ...
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