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- Breakfast- The Most Important Meal of The Day - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from sarah labdarYou have heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But if this is true then why do most people skip breakfast? There are many reasons why people choose to skip breakfast, some think by skipping breakfast it will help to lose weight, others just feel they don’t have time for ...
Views: 9041 - We Are What We Eat - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Hope AndersonThat saying, “You are what you eat”, provides keen insight into our health and wellbeing. Choosing whole plant based foods over refined processed foods has unequalled value as one of the components of a healthy lifestyle. Are you concerned about your health and how you can live a ...
Views: 7660(5 votes) - Decode Your Urine: What its Color Means - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Mark RosenbergEvery now and then a patient will tell me that their urine looks “funny” sometimes. When I ask them what they mean by that, they invariably tell me that it seems to change colors. They’re concerned if these color changes are anything to worry about. Here’s what I tell them: What Color Is Your ...
Views: 7342(1 vote) - ***Body Composition and its effects on Health - by Submitted on May 23, 2011 from Hope AndersonThere is a correlation between body composition and health ranging from mortality and morbidity to immunity, longevity, high function and athletic performance. Body composition analysis is one of the tools used in preventative, therapeutic and research applications. In the human body, body ...
Views: 3926(3 votes) - Summer! The Time for Eating Fresh Fruits & Vegetables - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Hope AndersonResearch shows more than 90% of all Americans do not eat their recommended amounts of fruits & vegetables. The amounts of fruits and vegetables you need each day may seem overwhelming. However, fruits and vegetables provide the coveted combination of great taste, nutrition, and abundant variety. ...
Views: 3742(4 votes) - ***Probiotics! Are There Health Benefits? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Hope AndersonWe take vitamins and minerals to safeguard our health. Should we also add some bacteria? What are probiotics? The term refers to “friendly” bacteria that inhabit our intestines such as Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium. Every day, billions of these friendly intestinal bacteria are working ...
Views: 3366 - Dog Food Secrets: The Scam behind Commercial Dog Foods. - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Elia Liya "Solar Panels For Your Home"There are many dog food scams today and it will be helpful to have a good knowledge of dog food secrets on how to make sure your dog is eating right and healthy. Dogs are said to be a man’s best friend and we should treat them so. We want our best friends to be with us for as long as they can ...
Views: 3285(1 vote) - ***Nutrigenomics, Is it the Wave of the Future? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Hope AndersonWe all know the importance of food and its impact on our health. Nutrigenomics is the scientific vehicle that not only informs that nutrition influences health, but that food may also have an influence on the expression of our genetic makeup. What this means is that nutrigenomics will take out ...
Views: 3217(1 vote) - ***Understanding your Body Composition - by Submitted on May 31, 2011 from Hope AndersonAre you a “ Pear “ or an “Apple”? This question may appear facetious. But understanding where you carry your body weight has significant impact on your health. Most people who have small waist tend to carry their weight below the waist such as in their hips, thighs and buttocks. They are the ...
Views: 3012(1 vote) - What is your BMR - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2016 from Evan BornemanBasal Metabolic Rate: Calories to survive Daily energy expenditure, or total “calories burned” in a day, has three major components: basal or resting metabolic rate, the thermic effect of food (calories expended through digestion) and the energy cost of physical activity. Having a general ...
Views: 2950(1 vote) - ***Healthy Eating for Breast Health - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from Hope AndersonYou are what you eat. This is not a myth that cancer has a lot to do with what you eat. Cancer has an insatiable appetite for sugar. It needs a sugary environment to survive. Dr. Otto Warburg, a 1931 Nobel laureate in medicine first discovered that cancer cells mainly use glucose as a fuel ...
Views: 2941(2 votes) - ***GRILLED CHICKEN WITH MANGO SALSA - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2011 from Hope Anderson1 Mango (12 ounces), peeled and finely chopped 1 tablespoon limejuice 1 tablespoon + 1 ½ teaspoons orange juice ¼ small onion, finely chopped ¼ teaspoon salt 5 or 6 drops hot pepper sauce 2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each) 1- ...
Views: 2888(4 votes) - How to Manage Yourself in Stressing Situations in Modern Life? - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from maike stolteWhen we look at the modern life that we are facing every day in European cities, we come across an amalgam of reoccurring stressing situations that seem to define what is normality at present: headaches, migraines, stiff necks, bowel symptoms, skin problems, irritation, distraction, addictions ...
Views: 2881 - REVELATIONS: ANDREW LEWIS' DOG FOOD SECRETS - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Elia Liya "Solar Panels For Your Home"Many books on pet care are published and released yearly, yet only Dog Food Secrets – has focused on an unexpected topic. In his e-book, Lewis reveals the many unknown effects and dangers of dog food which include severe cases such as cancer, and many more. Andrew Lewis' Dog Food Secrets has ...
Views: 2822(2 votes) - ***Safe Food Handling Practices for Summer and Beyond - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Hope AndersonSummer is here! Oh yes. Can you feel the heat? It is sizzling and it's the season for delicious dishes to be prepared and served in many different ways, some conventional and some not so conventional. You need to arm yourself with helpful tips to keep food safe to prevent you from getting ...
Views: 2815(1 vote) - Pros & Cons Of Vegetarianism - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2013 from Richard ClarkeVegetarianism is defined as “the practice of abstaining from the consumption of meat – red meat, poultry, seafood and the flesh of any other animal”. (1) In my experience ‘going veggie’ can be a double edged sword. It can lead to massive health benefits – when its done properly. I have ...
Views: 2808 - ***Benefits of Herbs and Spices - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Hope AndersonBENEFITS OF HERBS AND SPICES You know that herbs and spices make food taste great. Use them to flavor foods without added salt, sugar, and fat. Using herbs and spices allows you to meet today’s dietary guidelines. This gives you more reason to season and spice up your taste buds and ...
Views: 2679(4 votes) - ***ANTIOXIDANTS - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Hope AndersonWhat are they? How do they work, and why is it the new popular buzzword for everyone. Do you know exactly what antioxidants are and where they come from and the role they play in the body. Your answer may come in the form of “no, or I think so.” Here is a basic description. Antioxidants are ...
Views: 2670(3 votes) - Cyclical Ketogenic Diet plan To Best Weight training Diet regime - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Charlie JacksonIf you wish to keep lean all year round even though building muscles without having amassing body fat whenever bulking, Cyclical Ketogenic Weight loss program is a fantastic selection for you. This isn't due to the fact it may quickly assist you to loose fat without sacrificing muscle tissues ...
Views: 2668 - ***Set a Healthy Family Table - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Hope AndersonThe holidays are a time for celebration. Yet for so many Americans, trepidation brews. What causes this? To some people they feel that the celebration comes with tempting foods that will sabotage their healthy diet – and they usually do, if planned strategies are not in place. Some time ago, ...
Views: 2618(2 votes) - ***RESEARCH FINDING: Antioxidants – Finding Ways to Support its Protection - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Hope AndersonAntioxidants have become so popular and it's one of the new buzzwords of today. You see it on the labels of foods that appear in the grocery store, colorful fruits and vegetables are packed with them, even cosmetics - skin care, hair care are now on the bandwagon singing its praises. ...
Views: 2609(2 votes) - Strengthening Immunity - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2012 from Hope AndersonFalls Cure. Get on board. Boost your immunity. Fall is a beautiful time of year when the leaves on trees burst into beautiful vibrant colors such as- yellows, browns, burnt-orange, and burgundy-reds. Nature makes preparations for restoration by shedding these beautiful leaves and the trees ...
Views: 2593(3 votes) - Anchovies vs Sardines: How Do They Differ in Nutrition and Taste? - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2017 from Victor MarchioneAnchovies vs. Sardines: Differences in Physical Features What is an anchovy? What is a sardine? At first glance, you might think that anchovies and sardines are the same fish—or at least the same type of fish. Despite their similarities, it should be known that the two fish are different. ...
Views: 2539 - Hypothyroidism: Foods To Avoid For Your Thyroid - by Submitted on May 23, 2016 from Evan Borneman(can also be viewed with graphics at https://isolatorfitness.com/blog/) Hypothyroidism is a medical condition in which the thyroid gland is underactive and does not generate and relay enough of certain very important hormones to the rest of the body. With this condition, normal balances of ...
Views: 2420 - Are Energy Bars as Good as They Seem? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2011 from Michael FarinAre Energy Bars as Good as They Seem? Energy bars seem like the answer to our food prayers: a quick healthy snack that gives us oomph and helps us make it through the busy day. What more could a busy person ask for? It would be great if all energy bars fit this description, but many of them ...
Views: 2407 - ***Body Composition and its effects on Health - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Hope AndersonThere is a correlation between body composition and health ranging from mortality and morbidity to immunity, longevity, high function and athletic performance. Body composition analysis is one of the tools used in preventative, therapeutic and research applications. In the human body, body ...
Views: 2319(2 votes) - ***HEALTHY HABITS FOR LIVING LONGER - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2012 from Hope AndersonStay Healthy to 100 and Beyond Is that possible? Yes, there are breakthroughs that show that we can age healthy with healthy habits and options to get us there. In the last century the average life expectancy at birth in the US was 47 years. Today many of us can live twice as long. However, ...
Views: 2293 - Seacod is the best vitamin supplement - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Go ZoopHealth has become one of the most crucial factors today when people are busy minting money and neglecting their health by leading erratic lifestyles. In this light, it isn’t surprising to find a lot of people having health issues, difficulty in doing a variety of activities etc. Yet, their quest ...
Views: 2255 - ***10 Quick Tips for Safe Riding - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Hope AndersonYou have heard this important message, “the family that plays together stays together.” This can be hard to do for some families with such diverse schedules. However, choosing a group exercise offers two-fold benefits for your family. It strengthens the bond among the family and it also burns ...
Views: 2183(1 vote) - ***Breast Health – What is best for them? - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Hope AndersonThere is so much misinformation about the dangers and prevalence of breast cancer highlighted by the media that the prevention of the disease is still buried in myth. Look at what really helps to keep your breast healthy. Dr. Tanya Selli wrote in an article “What’s best for your breasts” that I ...
Views: 2171(1 vote) - ***Family Biking - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Hope AndersonIn today’s fast world where there are so many activities to do and to choose from the family spends less time staying and playing together as a family unit. What better way for the whole family to spend time together having fun, enjoying each other’s company, feeling nature’s fresh free air ...
Views: 2164 - ***Healthy Tips For Thanksgiving & Beyond - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2011 from Hope AndersonThe average American gains a pound or more over the holidays (overweight people seem to gain more) and most never lose it. Win the battle and put some strategies in place. Check out my winning Success tips below. Let us remember Thanksgiving is a day for us to take stock, being thankful, give ...
Views: 1995(1 vote) - Healthy alternatives to salt - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Yvette LaboySalt is in almost everything you eat. Salt in small quantities is necessary for life, the issue is when we use huge quantities of salt and eat many processed foods that use loads of salt to mask poor ingredients. Salt (Sodium) is one of the primary electrolytes in the body. All four cationic ...
Views: 1909(1 vote) - ***STEP TO GOOD HEALTH - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2012 from Hope AndersonWalk your way to live well Walking is a natural process. When you become more active, you not only feel better you are more relaxed and your health improves as well. Just do it, is what I always say when asked about exercise, start walking. Get an activity journal to help you set goals and ...
Views: 1884(1 vote) - What is Nutritional Microscopy?? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2011 from Josh CoffmanWhat is Nutritional Microscopy? Defining this question is more than just giving you an answer, its more than just an explanation, the question shouldn't be, what is nutritional microscopy but how can it help change your life? First you must begin to think of health on a cellular level and ...
Views: 1865(1 vote) - 4 Fantastic Online Resources for Healthy Recipes - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2014 from Anica OaksIt isn't always easy finding healthy food or recipes in the world that we live in, but the internet can be a great source. There are countless websites that offer fantastic healthy recipes, but this article has narrowed it down to four. 1. Dr. Oz Dr. Oz is a cardiologist, as well as a talk ...
Views: 1857 - ***Eat Smarter & 5 Tips - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2013 from Hope AndersonIn order to eat smarter and lose weight, each day choose from “100 Ways to cut calories at americaonthemove.org.” Try a new tip each day or find a tip that works best for you. Make Mindful food choices. Take a step toward making an achievable meal plan to use foods that are whole and can ...
Views: 1794(1 vote) - ***Summer Picnic Pitfalls - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2012 from Hope AndersonPeople with certain at risk diseases like Arthritis an autoimmune disease may be susceptible to bacteria poisoning during festive occasions during the hot summer months. Back yard barbecues and picnics in the park set the stage for foodborne poisoning. During these hot spells, “bacteria breed ...
Views: 1774(1 vote) - ***Healthy Eating for Breast Health – Part 2 - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2014 from Hope AndersonCaffeine! Assess is there a connection? Studies have not proven a direct link between caffeine and FBD (fibrocystic breast diseases) yet, however, some doctors recommend that women with this condition should avoid coffee as far as possible. The reason based on the report given by women that ...
Views: 1769 - ***Daily Habits using your computer: Log off & Shut Down - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2013 from Hope AndersonAccording to “Clean up the World” by National Geography, “there are an estimated 55 million office computers in the U.S. and many of them never get switched off, needlessly consuming energy overnight and on weekends. Apparently computers and monitors use more electricity than all other office ...
Views: 1729 - Natural prevention for Low Thyroid Function - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2015 from Prof. George GrantThe thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland in the neck, can have a dramatic impact on a huge variety of bodily functions, and if you’re a woman over 35 your odds of a thyroid disorder are highmore than 30%, by some estimates. At least 30 million Americans have a thyroid disorder and half15 ...
Views: 1729 - ***How to Eliminate Sugar and Boost Healthy Breasts: Part 1 - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2014 from Hope AndersonHealthy Eating for Breast Health Discover What? How to Eliminate Sugar from your diet and Boost Healthy Breasts Research shows that cancer has an insatiable appetite for sugar. As the saying goes, you are what you eat is not a myth. The evidence is there that cancer cells thrive on the ...
Views: 1703 - ***COOL SOUP FOR HOT SUMMER DAYS - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2012 from Hope AndersonGazpacho This cold soup is very popular and can be served throughout the year. It can be made a day in advance before you plan to serve it so that the flavors can blend. Recipe ½ cup peeled and diced cucumbers ¾ cup peeled and diced red and green bell peppers ¾ cup diced ...
Views: 1688(1 vote) - 3 Ways You Can Make Fasting Easier - by Submitted on May 13, 2013 from John wycliffeMany people think that a fast is the worst thing that could happen to them! Fasting involves deprivation of some kind, after all, and we're used to eating as a shared social bond, to fulfill hunger pangs, and out of habit. Whether you're doing a total fast for religious or awareness-raising ...
Views: 1675 - ***Discover the Glycemic Index/Load for Healthy Eating - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2014 from Hope AndersonHealthy eating is the first step in taking control of your health. You can do so much to control how you look and feel through your food choices and physical activity. The good news is that you do not need special diet foods. The same food that is good for you is good for the whole ...
Views: 1628 - ***Diabetes Glucose Testing - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2012 from Hope AndersonBlood glucose values change often daily and bounce around from day to day. Situations can trigger an unexpected rise. Incidents like illness or infection can boost your blood glucose; even a minor upper respiratory illness or a scraped foot can cause a significant jump in your numbers. Stress is ...
Views: 1596(1 vote) - ***Managing Diabetes - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2012 from Hope AndersonDiabetes can be managed effectively and controlled once it has been accurately diagnosed. The goal of diabetes management, according to the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, is to prevent short-and long-term complications of diabetes from developing. Without proper ...
Views: 1582 - ***Cranberry Pear Salad with Curried Hazelnuts - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2013 from Hope AndersonDressing 8 oz Yogurt, plain, fat free 1 cup Cucumber, peeled, seeded and ...
Views: 1560(1 vote) - Natural Solution to Hypertension - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Prof. George GrantNatural Solution to High Blood Pressure MARCH 13, 2012 BY ADMIN LEAVE A COMMENT (EDIT) Blood pressure is the force with which blood circulates toward and away from the heart; when it is too high or high for prolonged periods, the pressure can become too strong for the arteries. This can be ...
Views: 1530(1 vote) - ***Holidays! Release and Relax Now - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2012 from Hope AndersonThe holidays are fast approaching, how is your energy level? Yet for some, holidays are a minefield. We find it hard to stay focused, hard to stay motivated, hard to exercise, easy to get too busy, too tempted, or just too down in our thoughts to eat sensibly and stay active. Are you skipping ...
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