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- Tea Tasting Insight - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Zella WrenchyThe British are a nation well known for their love of tea. An uplifting cup of tea is something that most people consider to be the best possible drink to refresh them or to relax with at the end of a busy day. So the thought of being a tea taster might sound like a dream job. Few realise, ...
Views: 1056 - Christmas Is For Giving! - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Caleb CookWe're a few days away from Christmas and I know for sure that everybody is having a hard trying to look for the perfect gift to give to their loved ones and friends. Christmas is the season for sharing and Christmas won't be complete without having to give and receive gifts. I know that every ...
Views: 735 - Greek Yogurt for Frozen Yogurt - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Michael T AndresonGreek yogurt is regular yogurt that is strained to remove the whey from it. It is an authentic Greek food that is becoming increasing popular with the Western world. Because it is thick and creamy, it is a popular choice for freezing and using to make tasty treats. It is creamy and thick, which ...
Views: 990 - Filipino Food - The New Asian FoodWhat's New in Trendy Asian Cuisine - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Mike KellyAs Americans, we get to experience a wide range of cuisine. From Ethiopian to Israeli, French to Comfort food, we’ve got it all. And we love Asian Cuisine. Chinese food is what we order when we’re tired or have no Thanksgiving plans and Pad Thai is available at our neighborhood bodegas. ...
Views: 1660 - Bloody Mary Originally Designed to Cure Hangovers - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from JR RansomThe Bloody Mary is usually served in the morning simply because it was originally made to cure hangovers. The name most likely refers to the blood red color of the drink. The Bloody Mary is a really popular cocktail that contains basically vodka, tomato juice, and a variety of spices. It is ...
Views: 3021 - Manuka Honey as a Natural Cold and Flu Remedy - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Frank BuonanotteA special type of medical-grade honey from New Zealand is effective in treating and minimizing the effects of the flu and the common cold. It is no secret that honey helps to soothe the throat and ease the effects of certain illnesses during the cold and flu season. However, one type of ...
Views: 2370(1 vote) - A Look At The Top Energy Boosting Foods - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Lashawnda GodoyIs lethargy the key cause of concern for you? Does weakness and fatigue make you reluctant to accomplish day-to-day activities and scale success in your life? In case any of the above stated fact is true then make some good energy boosting foods, an imperative part of your diet and it would ...
Views: 873 - ***The Secret to Good Health - Getting Your Nutrition from Real Food - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Andy LaPointeMany people think popping a multi-vitamin supplement to get their nutrients is just as good as what comes from real foods. They don’t realize that it is far better to get vitamins and minerals from natural foods and juices. Our bodies utilize the vitamins and minerals from real foods more ...
Views: 1573(1 vote) - ***Essentials for a Healthy Diet - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Andy LaPointeAccording to the United States Department of Agriculture, a healthy diet as one that Emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products; includes lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts; and is low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt ...
Views: 2494(2 votes) - ***Fight Heartburn Naturally... - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Andy LaPointeHeartburn and indigestion make millions of people miserable. Continuous digestive problems can be a symptom of overeating, bad food choices or something more serious. Thankfully simple changes in the foods you eat can provide relief. A number of foods can trigger heartburn or indigestion ...
Views: 2704(1 vote) - ***Natural Ways to Getting Over Food Poisoning - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Andy LaPointeFood poisoning is an all-encompassing term involving the consumption of contaminated food, stomach flu, stress, drug interactions, nutrient deficiencies or their excess. It can come on rather suddenly after eating; diarrhea or vomiting can begin 30 minutes to one hour after eating foods that ...
Views: 2545(1 vote) - Superfood Purslane: Much More Than a Weed - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2010 from Mary McGuire-WienWhenever I'm working in the garden I keep an eye out for a wonderful plant called purslane. Many people think this plant is a just weed: to be pulled out and discarded! Even I did before I learned how incredible and nutritionally potent many wild plants that grow very close to where we live ...
Views: 1758(1 vote) - Kitchen Organization: The Easy Juicing Zone - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2010 from Mary McGuire-WienCome to a fall retreat and bring a map of your kitchen: I'd love to sit down with you and show you how you can get your own kitchen into "the zone". Back to the City Edition: Fall has always been my favorite season. I especially love the abundance in our area farms vineyards and gardens. ...
Views: 1623(1 vote) - ***Is Juicing Right for You! - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Andy LaPointeJuice can actually be considered a natural water source and provides the body with protein, carbohydrates, essential fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals that can be absorbed quickly and efficiently. Fresh juice also contains necessary enzymes, and pigments such as carotenes, chlorophyll, and ...
Views: 2452(2 votes) - ***Natural Ways to Rid Your Body of Waste - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Andy LaPointeDid you know the diet of the majority of people consists of meat and processed foods that contain little fiber? It's no wonder so many people suffer with constipation. Most are lucky if they consume half of the daily serving of the recommended dose of 30 grams of fiber. Without that regular bulk ...
Views: 2257(3 votes) - ***Natural Relief from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Andy LaPointeThe main indications of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) are overall general physical tiredness and mental weariness. However, Just because you’re frequently tired doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve got CFS. To qualify for CFS, the condition must persist for more than six consecutive months and ...
Views: 3039(4 votes) - ***Secrets to Healthy Skin - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Andy LaPointeIt is an old saying that we are what we eat, and that sentiment definitely holds true when it comes to our skin. Our skin is not only our body’s biggest organ but it completely replenishes itself every seven years So it deserves all the nutritional TLC we can give it. So take a look at what ...
Views: 1887(5 votes) - ***7 Superfoods That Can Help with Super Sex - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2010 from Andy LaPointeDid you know that food is sexy? The color, scent, texture and shape of the specific food can make it sexy. In addition, some foods contain substances that can not only affect our moods but also stimulate our brains. So if you’re looking for an extra enjoyable evening with you and your partner, ...
Views: 4704(4 votes) - How Can You Eat Your Way Out Of Stress? - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from Susan Owen-ThursfieldStress minimization methods usually target emphasise mental and physical strategies yet seldom address food. But why do so few people know that the things you consume drastically affects how stressed you feel? Stress is felt by basically anyone; which means that there are generally a ...
Views: 1695(1 vote) - Food Affects on Acne - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from sarah labdarIs acne affecting your life to the point where you are about to give up? Ever think that maybe what you are eating is affecting how your skin looks. Stop a minute and think about what you eat on a daily basis. Is it filled with high fat, high sugar, greasy unhealthy food? This could be causing ...
Views: 1269(2 votes) - Are You One of the Great Majority of People Who Are Vitamin D Deficient? - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Ed MayhewAccording to recent studies, most people are not getting the amount of vitamin D needed for optimal health for the long haul. More specifically, researcher Michael Holick, MD, PhD, of Boston University Medical Center found that 64% of the 100 adults he recruited for his study (see June 2010 ...
Views: 1164 - Acai and Maqui Superfruits Comparison - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2010 from Alex VicThe impressive attention initiated by two relatively recent berries being launched on the industry is a considerable one. On one side is the reigning rank possessor, the Acai berry, which entered into the planet marketplace through the presentation of no less an exalted woman ...
Views: 3729(2 votes) - Go Green this Summer and Smooth Out! Nutritional Health Tips for Those Hot Summer Days… - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Ronda LaRueOK so it has taken me this long (40 some years) – and well into menopause, midlife crisis, chronic fatigue, sleep disorders, and depression – to finally GET IT: Want to feel good again? Check this out…. If you’re like me and millions of others seeking health and wellbeing, you’ve probably ...
Views: 1365(3 votes) - Acai Berry for Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Dave LimThe Acai berry is a natural dietary supplement that really lives up to the many news stories that have been circulating about it. Unlike many fad health foods, the Acai berry actually lives up to its reputation. It is not just a Hollywood fairy tale, but also a natural superfood that can help to ...
Views: 1277(1 vote) - Growing Organic Food Made Easy – Food4Wealth - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Stephanie JohnstonWhen I first heard about Food4Wealth, it sounded too good to be true and I didn’t believe it until I saw it in action. Once I saw the results and found out how delicious, easy, effortless and inexpensive it was, I had to try it for myself. Our neighbors had grown this lush garden before we ...
Views: 1323 - Good Nutrition is vital especially if you workout! - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Robin GhilinoWhen we workout it is so important to have the nutrients from healthy food running through our bodies to counteract the free radical damage that we are in addition putting our bodies through while working out. Exercise and bodybuilding can greatly increase free radicals! Not the news we ...
Views: 1153(1 vote) - Blue-green Algae the Key to Baby Boomer Mental Health - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Matt CanhamThis article looks at the Baby Boomer generation and how Blue-green algae can help them maintain heathly mental function and independence. In the American market today, Baby Boomers represent approximately 1/3rd of the total US population -- that's 76 million people. The leading edge of the ...
Views: 1671 - Genuine Replacement Parts For Your Body - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Brad CaseIn my last article, we discussed the seven causes of all disease and I briefly mentioned the 20 Steps To Perfect Health. If you haven’t taken the time to look over or better yet, print out this list, I strongly recommend you do so. You can find the list at www.HealthIsNatural.com. Print it out ...
Views: 1630(1 vote) - Eat Lean and Clean - Quick and Simple - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Bob Weinstein, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, Retired"I don't know what to eat. I do not have the time to eat healthy. I'm gaining weight. My cholesterol is high. I'm taking Lipitor. My back aches. I'm overweight. My blood pressure is too high. I'm always tired. Can't sleep at night. Can you help?" Does this sound like someone you know? A major ...
Views: 1581(3 votes) - Top Five Worst Foods You Can Eat - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaQueen of Moderation I know what you’re thinking. I think it myself all the time. “Not another one of those food police types telling me what I can’t eat.” It’s rare that you’ll hear me say a particular food has no place in a healthy diet. I am the queen of moderation. As long as your “dietary ...
Views: 2268(6 votes) - More Top Ten Healthiest Foods to Eat Now - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaMy Problem with Top Ten Food Lists – Part 2 By Suzanne W. Dixon, MPH, MS, RD Last week we brought you the first five foods on our Top Ten Healthiest Foods to Eat Now list. We also detailed why most top ten food lists fall short. A quick review of several top ten healthy food lists shows ...
Views: 1761(1 vote) - Benefits of Acai Berry with Effective Weight Loss - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Emily JonesYou've probably already heard of Acai berry weight loss and great features to help you Acai and naturally. The article takes a closer look at the properties of weight loss Acai Berry. Acai berry is a berry small, round shape resembling a grape. This fruit is a substance that resembles the pulp ...
Views: 1253 - Advice on Buying Organic Foods - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2010 from Zaklina TrajcevskaOrganic foods are grown, stored and packed without the use of toxic chemicals, with a view to a more holistic process that benefits the environment, the soil, animals and humans. Many studies show that organic foods have more nutrients than foods grown conventionally - this could be because ...
Views: 2367(4 votes) - 5 Delicious Recipes for Your Food Processor - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Greene MichaelLearning to cook can be as intimidating as trying to learn another language. Even for seasoned vets in the kitchen, going over complicated lists of ingredients and long sets of instructions can get confusing. The great thing about most food processor recipes is that they are usually just a ...
Views: 1361(1 vote) - The Green Abundance - Choosing Your Perfect Green Superfood Blend - by Submitted on May 02, 2010 from Daniela SalesGreen super-foods are very rich and abundant sources of nutrients that include algae, green plants, vegetables and grasses. These amazing foods contain not only a wide range of minerals and vitamins vital to our well-being, but also contain chlorophyll and variety of phytochemicals that offer ...
Views: 2159(1 vote) - ***Superfoods for Super Bones - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2010 from Andy LaPointeMany people believe that the primary cause of osteoporosis is the lack of calcium in their diet. However, in the overall picture, calcium is only a small piece of the puzzle. Though calcium supplements can certainly help, there are other dietary concerns that need to be examined. Actually, ...
Views: 1721(6 votes) - Ignore This Super Fruit at Your Own Peril! - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaPomegranate, acai, mangosteen, goji … Do these names sound familiar to you? Chances are, they do. These are the super fruits of the moment. Clever marketing has helped propel these foods into the super fruit ranks. But the definition of super fruit is arbitrary. There is no standard way to ...
Views: 1917(4 votes) - Having Your Greens The Easy Way – Broccoli In A Pill. - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2010 from Bryan JonesMost people know that eating green vegetables is good for us. Broccoli is one of those 'greens' that we all know is very healthy. However we also have tastebuds that influence our diet, and each of us a range of responses to broccoli, from love it, can eat it sometimes, to just can't stand it. ...
Views: 1783(1 vote) - The Whole Truth: Whole Foods And Health - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Debbie ParentInformation overload is one of the biggest reasons people are slow to change eating habits and make healthier choices. Between the media, the research and the onslaught of pharmaceutical solutions to every problem, it's no wonder many choose to ignore the reality that food is largely ...
Views: 1151(4 votes) - 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: 1212(4 votes) - TURMERIC: THE ANTI-CANCER SPICE? from Mykitchenvault - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Richard NorwoodTURMERIC: THE ANTI-CANCER SPICE? Turmeric, native to South Asia, is a plant that grows in tropical climates and belongs to the ginger family. Fresh turmeric root can be pickled or used in cooking, much like ginger. Rhizomes from the plant can also be boiled and dried to produce a bright ...
Views: 5009(4 votes) - The Protein Controversy - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaI am not now, and have never been, a vegetarian. OK, that’s not entirely true, I flirted with vegetarianism briefly a few decades ago, right around the time I was also experimenting with sideburns and dashikis. But for most of my adult life- and certainly for all the time I’ve been a ...
Views: 1547(2 votes) - “Miracle” Supplement Combats Cancer? - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaThe One Nutrient You Absolutely Must Supplement By Suzanne W. Dixon, MPH, MS, RD What is the Something You’re Supplementing? I don’t push or promote a lot of dietary supplements. I’m certainly not against supplements. But in my mind, supplements should be exactly what the name suggests: ...
Views: 1245(4 votes) - The Acai Berry - Not The Safest Method For Healthy Rapid Dieting - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2010 from Daniel WiggsThe healthy diet trend has taken the globe by storm. Hundreds of products are currently available which draw consumers into fast and drastic successes with virtually no effort in losing weight. One such product is the Acai Berry that is a somewhat uncommon fruit produced from the Acai plant. ...
Views: 1112(4 votes) - The New Discovery and Truth Behind Getting Six-Pack Abs - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2010 from corey johnsonHave you wasted your money on products you though would help you lose your stomach and give you flat abs? What if i told you there was an actually solution that was way cheaper (almost free)? What if I told you it wasn't any bogus diet or fat burning pills, you didn't have to do any tiring sit ...
Views: 1210(3 votes) - ***Superfoods for Fighting the Flu - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2010 from Andy LaPointeBreakouts of the flu are responsible for millions of lost hours at both work and home each year, not to mention many miserable days trying to recover. If you’re wondering what you can do to naturally boost your immunity and prepare your body’s defenses, study the foods you’re eating, look at ...
Views: 1786(7 votes) - Chocolate: The Food of The Gods - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Stephen KnightThere are few foodstuffs with such a rich and intriguing history as cocoa and chocolate. Many people have a love affair with chocolate yet few of us know the unique origins of this popular treat. We tend to think of chocolate as a sweet candy created during modern times. But actually, chocolate ...
Views: 1430(3 votes) - The Real Deal on Carbs: Good or Bad? - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaA Growing Threat to Health Metabolic syndrome might be the most under appreciated threat to American health. There’s a good chance you’ve never even heard of it. If you have heard of metabolic syndrome, you probably don’t know exactly what it means. Metabolic syndrome is defined by the ...
Views: 1001(5 votes) - 5 Top Digestion-Friendly Foods - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Trina ClearyManage indigestion with these 5 common digestion-friendly super foods. Each of these foods for indigestion has its own special properties that are beneficial to your digestive system. If you're looking for answers on how to cure indigestion, start by including these foods regularly in your diet ...
Views: 3366(7 votes) - Does Acai Berry Really Work? Read My Personal Experience - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Pantelis DimitrakopoulosAcai is the most efficient pill in the diet industry, and it is too rare to go through a day when you do not notice an ad online for one of multiple Acai products. These ads vouch for the important health benefits from the Acai fruit such as; anti-aging, general wellness and mood increase. If ...
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