Diet & nutrition

Do not Be Perceived by the Fat-Free Food Trap

October 3, 2012

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If you believe that by consuming fat-free food you will not gain weight, you are certainly on the wrong side. The fact remains that fat free food does not always imply calorie-free food. There is no point in believing that fat free food items such as muffins, cookies and ice cream can help you out. [...]

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Diet and Fitness

July 28, 2012

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 In this series on Diet and Fitness we will examine some of the common pitfalls that can sabotage even the best laid plans and we will offer advice to get your New Year off to a healthy start DIET AND EXERCISE MYTHS DEBUNKED Myth: If you are tired most of the time, you might as [...]

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Some easy and simple food sources for your Vitamins and Minerals

July 22, 2012

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 Vitamin A or Beta-Carotene (Antioxidant for brain health, cancer fighter, eye health) Carrots Broccoli Green, Leafy Vegetables Green Pepper Spinach  Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid – Important Antioxidant) Citrus Fruits Tomatoes Strawberries Green Peppers Potatoes Broccoli Green, Leafy Vegetables Watermelon Brussels Sprouts Cabbage Cauliflower Guava Pineapple Cantaloupe Sweet Red Pepper  Vitamin D (Calciferol – a hormone [...]

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Blood type A diet

July 18, 2012

There seems to be a lot of promising information out about Blood type a diet. We have gathered some of the information and provided it for you. The History of Blood Type A Presently, the blood type A is found in 40% of the population. It is considered to have mutated from the original type [...]

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The five foods you should stock

July 11, 2012

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What you eat today is a key ingredient for getting and staying healthy tomorrow. You can go a long way toward better health just by stocking the following five “super” foods and including them in your weekly diet: 1. Green tea Drinking several cups of green tea daily reduces your risk of heart disease, stroke, [...]

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Whole Grains Are Worth Searching For

April 22, 2012

Want more whole grains foods in your diet, but confused about what to reach for in your neighborhood grocery aisles? You’re not alone–and because of a recently approved label, your shelf-staring days may be over. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration allows manufacturers of foods containing 51 percent or more of whole grains to carry [...]

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Bulk up

April 17, 2012

Filling up with fibre can help prevent weight gain and Illness It’s well known that fibre can help us avoid weight gain: it makes us feel full, causing us to consume fewer calories. But it has also been linked to a number of other health benefits. “Studies have associated increased fibre intake with reductions in [...]

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Best post workout meal

April 15, 2012

High intensity workouts like running and strength training boost the appetite suppressing hormone leptin for nearly an hour afterwards, research shows, although you may feel famished later. Moderate exercise (a brisk walk, for e.g.) doesn’t affect hunger hormones either way, but you may experience the psychological side effect of having ‘earned a snack’. Swimming, on the [...]

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Sexy Foods

March 9, 2012

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Oats and Oats bran can be sprinkled on any food product and are very healthy. In addition B-Complex – Thiamine. Riboflavin & Niacin – these 3 vitamins are useful for the body in many ways. Thiamine & Riboflavin helps in producing energy in the body. Niacin increases blood vessels & heart beat. Along with that it helps in building [...]

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Facebook & Eating disorder

March 9, 2012

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Teens who spend most of their times on facebook they tend to suffer from eating disorder and negative body image. This conclusion was recently given by Israels HEFA University’s social welfare & Health Sciences faculty Prof. Yel Letzu, Prof. Ruth Katz & Johar spivek. These researches wish to prove that teenage girls who spend maximum of their time [...]

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