Our Return to Basic Nutrition

Life has a way of getting away from us. Work, school, kids, our schedules are full. We look for everything that is quick at mealtime. Many of us find ourselves choosing the fast food empty calorie options. Our bodies need the proper nutrition in order to function efficiently. Our diet is lacking nutritional substance and it is easy to understand the increase in ill health. I'm not just referring to diseases like cancer, although cancer is...

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Can You Be Deficient In This Critical Nutrient?

Up to 80 percent of Americans may be deficient in this critical nutrient and the health consequences are more significant and complicated than previously understood. This critical nutrient is magnesium. According to the latest research, 3,751 magnesium binding sites have been detected on human proteins, indicating that its role in human health and disease may have been vastly underestimated. Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral...

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10 "Healthy" Foods That Could Pack On The Pounds!

Sometimes what we to believe to be "healthy" foods are actually add inches to our waistline! Somewhere in their ingredients is a dirty little secret! This secret either says they are loaded with sugar, preservatives, or highly processed. These can easily be substituted with more healthy foods that can help you keep your weight from creeping up even though you are eating "healthy." Dried FruitManufactures usually cover their dried fruit with...

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Tips For Using Green Coffee Bean Extract As A Food Supplement

Green Coffee Bean Extract is one of the most popular food supplements in the world. People are always buying it and in the more dependable supplement stores, it can sell out as soon as they put it on the shelves. This is because there are studies out there that show that it works for weight loss. The main studios are surrounding the main component Chlorogenic acid. This component has been shown to have an effect on the burning of fat and...

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Are Apples Good For Inflammation?

I really love apples. And, I'm motivated to eat them because they are healthy. We all know that fundamentally, Grandma told us to eat an apple a day. The old saying goes, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away". Not only is this wise advice from the old days of folk medicine, but it actually rings true. Apples are very healthy because their skins contain a very potent bioflavenoid called Quercetin. This powerhouse nutrient is a very potent...

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Five Power Foods for Healthy Living

A healthy, balanced diet is paramount to promoting your body's health and wellbeing. There are tons of foods which are extremely beneficial to the human body with a number of them preventing disease and weight gain. Read through this introduction to our five power foods of choice and learn to incorporate these great ingredients into delicious healthy dishes. Power food 1: Salmon Salmon is no stranger to the healthy foods group and has...

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Butter and Margarine: Serving Up the Facts

Butter or margarine? In recent years there's been a lot of debate about which is better. And as soon as people make up their minds about their new favourite spread, another theory appears just to confuse things again. But fear not. In this short article we'll dish up all the facts in the ultimate margarine vs. butter fat fight. Round one Leslie Fink, a registered dietician and contributor to the Weightwatchers website, sums up the butter...

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Which Protein Powder Is Best for Women?

If you have been pursuing a regular workout routine, you might be considering adding protein powder to your diet as a meal replacement or after a workout. Using protein powder as a meal replacement or after a workout has been shown to increase fat loss results. So which protein powder is best for women? It basically depends on your fitness goals and also your budget. Types of Protein Powders Whey protein (meal replacement) Whey protein...

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Everything in Moderation?

I got to thinking about this phrase recently. We definitely use it a lot, often towards the purpose of helping ourselves eat healthier. But then I started thinking about what this means and what it says to society given the abundance of fast food, junk food, and processed foods. Clearly this phrase means something different for everyone. If your guilty pleasure is fast food, for example, moderation for some people might mean to eat it only...

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For A Healthier Brain, Be A Healthful Eater

Everyone wants a healthy brain. One of the most important things to consider is diet. You have to supply your brain with the right nutrients. You have to be a healthful eater. (Note that a healthful eater is not the same as a healthy eater.) So, are you a healthful eater? Maybe you're one of the many who will answer, "Sometimes." Healthful eating does tend to vary. I bet you can tell me when many stray from being healthful eaters. October and...

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Watch Out For Snacking When Driving

Think about the last time you may have munched on some food while driving your car. Not only is this a hazard (and not recommended) since your mind is not entirely focused on driving, but you're also not thinking about how much you are actually eating. If you have the habit of snacking when driving you may be eating more than you should. Depending on how often this occurs may be one reason for weight gain or the inability to lose the weight...

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Five Powerful Food Pairing Combinations

Preparing meals to get the most nutrients into your body and for them to be absorbed is really pretty simple once you learn the most important power couples of foods. This makes things so much easier when you are preparing snacks, smoothies, even large meals. There are certain myths of food combinations that are floating around on the internet which is why I wanted to share with you the top 5 food combinations to get the maximum benefits...

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Healthy Living Tips For Men

With all the advances medicine has made in recent years it has become much more efficient at treating many health problems that we have. We all know however it is best to avoid health problems all together. By following a few simple healthy living tips you may be able to do this. MAKE REGULAR DOCTOR VISITS Men often ignore abnormal health symptoms and avoid going to doctors. This may be part of the reason why women tend to outlive us. Make...

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The Lose Man Boobs Diet

You suffer from Man Boobs. Your Man Boobs have developed over time due to a bad diet and lack of exercise. If you are looking to lose your Man Boobs or Male Gynecomastia you need to start looking at your diet. What do you eat? Diet accounts for approximately 70% of the way we look and physical activity 30% . Ask any fitness, personal trainer or athletes, bodybuilders or sports players, they will all tell you the importance of Diet. The following...

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