This Winter, Help Maintain Your Immune ...

This Winter, Help Maintain Your Immune System With Regular Consumption of Probiotics

Ah-choo! The cold winter months are here. To help keep your immune system working at its optimal level, it’s key to keep up good eating habits and a healthy lifestyle. And part of good eating is...

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Think Zinc

Cold season is the season for zinc. Magazines, radio and television are filled with advertisements for zinc supplements to treat colds. Despite the abundant promises, science is unsure whether zinc supplements help treat the common cold. What is known, however, is that zinc is extremely...

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The Wonderful Health Benefits of Echinacea

Echinacea, the purple coneflower, is the best known and researched herb for stimulating the immune system. Thousands of Europeans and Americans use echinacea preparations against colds and flu, minor infections, and a host of other major and minor ailments. This native American herb has an...

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The Truth About the Meat We Eat Pt. 1

There are so many topics to discuss which affect our health that it is hard to choose just one at a time.

First, I want to remind everyone that the premise of this site is Unhealthy Soil = Unhealthy Plants and Animals = Unhealthy People.

With that in mind, lets discuss meat, fish...

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The Truth About Herbs

Have you taken echinacea to stay healthy through the winter, ginseng for more energy or valerian to ensure restful sleep? If so, you’re not alone. According to the Office of Dietary Supplements, more than 38 million Americans take herbal supplements. With more Americans using herbs to...

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The Truth About Fat In Foods

Fat has had a lot of bad press and for many people, just a mention of the word can evoke misery. You can try to lose it, try to hide it, try to avoid it, but your body still needs it! Did you know that fat helps to insulate our nerve cells, keeps us warm, balances our hormones, keeps skin and...

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The Truth About Bottled Water

Bottled water is advertised heavily and is often seen in the tote bags of famous celebrities and athletes. As mainstream culture becomes increasingly health conscious, people continually turn to bottled water as convenient and stylish way to stay hydrated while exercising. However, at a dollar...

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The Trap Of An Eating Disorder

There are many serious health and mental health issues that people deal with everyday in every part of the world. Many sicknesses and diseases are well known and understood by people while others remain mostly undiscussed and misunderstood. Having an eating disorder is one of the conditions that...

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The Top 55 Foods for a Lean-Body

In most of my newsletters, I like to provide a healthy snack or meal recipe that not only is delicious, but also helps to get you closer to that hard-body appearance that everyone is looking for. In this article, I’d like to give you healthy food ideas in a different way. This time, I...

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The Skinny On Fat, Diabetes And Canola Oil. ...

The Skinny On Fat, Diabetes And Canola Oil. When sauteing, use just enough canola oil to keep the food from sticking to the pan.

Nutritionists say that those looking for a healthier diet would do well to follow the guidelines of a diabetic diet-balance protein and carbohydrates and choose...

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The Six Benefits Of Eating Oatmeal

Eating a bowl of oatmeal each morning is the perfect way to start your day off right. This article will explain the six benefits of eating oatmeal and ways to make it taste delicious.

First off, the oatmeal discussed here is not the instant kind that comes in the different flavors- these...

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The Secret to Healthier Eating Is in the Oil

Whether you want to add a healthy flair to your cooking style or maintain your ideal weight for bathing-suit season, something as simple as preparing food with the right cooking oil can be a positive step toward good health.

It’s a common misconception that all fats and oils are...

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