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Different Forms of Alte ative Medicine Many people think that alte ative medicine is just ‘herbs’. Or just ‘Homeopathic’ medicine, Or just ‘Ayurvedic’. You get the drift.

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Protein plays an incredibly important role in almost every biological process of the body – and amino acids are the building blocks. Twenty percent of the human body is made up of protein. The major portion of muscles, tissue and cells are made up of amino acids; they carry out most important body functions and give cells their structure. They are also instrumental in the storage and transport of nutrients.

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Beans are actually part of a family called legumes. This also includes lentils and peas of various kinds. Beans are low-glycemic, high-fiber, high-protein, and packed with very important vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

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It certainly seems that way, doesn’t it? It’s easy to purchase canned goods, boxed pasta meals, frozen burritos, and get quite a cart-full within budget. But what if you are wanting to be healthy, or have health conce s that require you to eat differently?r

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When you are trying to shift to a healthy diet, or are on a weight loss calorie-restricted diet, cravings can really get the best of you! An what’s worse, if it is necessary to eat and not to eat specific foods for medical issues, cravings can be seriously detrimental if given into. Sweets and high carbs are surely ‘good’ to the taste, but NOT good if they’re the wrong ones.

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Enzymes are a protein made from living cells that institute ‘change.” They cause one substance to transform so they can be utilized by other living organisms. There are several classifications of enzymes in the human body, but Digestive Enzymes are a classification that we need to pay attention to every single day.r

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At one time, mankind didn’t need alarm clocks. The human life cycle was based on planting and harvesting seasons, and the body cycle was based on tending to survival needs. “Up with the chickens” was a normal alarm clock – You would arise when there was light, and ready for sleep when the sun went down. This allowed people to have good use of proper daylight, and proper rest. Light influences everything on earth, just as the tides affect the salt and water on the earth.

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We all know that hormones such as estrogen, testosterone, cortisol and others greatly affect weight and hunger, but two of the most specific hormones are ghrelin and leptin. There are other hormones involved, too. Probably some you have never heard of. For instance, CCK, GLP-1 and PYY.

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There is a lot in the media, especially social media, about ‘adrenal fatigue’ these days. Adrenal Fatigue is not a recognized illness, not an actual diagnosis, but there is such a thing as Adrenal Insufficiency, and there are adrenal deficiencies. Likewise, there are also hyperadrenal illnesses.r

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Over 50% of American adults smoke, or have smoked, tobacco in their lives. While we all know the terrible effects on our lungs, but do you know the nutritional deficiencies and requirements brought with smoking tobacco?? Probably the most shocking is the effect on Vitamin C. For each cigarette you smoke, 25 mg of Vitamin C are burnt up.

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The Thyroid Gland is a small, butterfly shaped endocrine gland in an area near the base of the neck. The hormones produced by this gland regulate vital metabolic processes throughout the entire body. A deficiency of these hormones, which causes these hormones to slow in production (and sometimes cease) is called Hypothyroidism.

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The Thyroid Gland is a small, butterfly shaped endocrine gland in an area near the base of the neck. The hormones produced by this gland regulate vital metabolic processes throughout the entire body. A deficiency of these hormones, which causes these hormones to slow in production (and sometimes cease) is called Hypothyroidism.

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While families decorate houses with lights, stores inundate shoppers with cheesy Christmas music, and bell ringers blare at every commercial entrance you approach. While this perks up some people, it brings bad memories and depression to others. Many are lonely through the holidays, and when reflecting on bad circumstances and memories, the depression grows. Holidays can indeed be the worst tie of the year, while for the others it is the happiest time of the year. Sadly, depression can linger throughout the entire year, a ‘gift’ that keeps on giving.

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Every single nutrient the body needs is important and required. But Magnesium could arguably be one of the most important.

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Chicken Noodle soup is said to be good for colds and the soul, and I wouldn’t argue that. In fact, chicken broth inhibits neutrophil migration which mitigates the side effects of colds, flus and upper respiratory infections.

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Probiotics are bacteria and yeast, but they are the ones that are good and necessary for your health! If you automatically think of ‘bacteria’ as a bad thing, think again. Your body is full of bacteria, both good and bad. Probiotics are ‘good’ bacteria, and they are a necessary part of keeping your gut healthy.

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Remember when Casserole’s were all the rage?? Make them before hand, throw in all your leftovers or any combination of things ‘about’ to go bad in the ‘icebox’ and then throw it in the oven for a quick meal? There were so many different items in them that they were considered a full meal. Most of it, not so good for you, just fillers. Like pasta, rice, flour as thickener, etc. Today, whether it’s at a fine dining establishment, a chain restaurant or at home, salads have become the new casserole.

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Over 50% of American adults smoke, or have smoked, tobacco in their lives. While we all know the terrible effects on our lungs, but do you know the nutritional deficiencies and requirements brought with smoking tobacco?? Probably the most shocking is the effect on Vitamin C. For each cigarette you smoke, 25 mg of Vitamin C are burnt up.

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If you are watching sugar for diabetes, good health, or weight, this will help you understand ‘sugar’ is not just ‘sugar’ Carbohydrates metabolize into sugar in your body. However, there are healthy ways to get the carbohydrates your body needs. The Glycemic Index is a rating of carbohydrate foods from 0 to 100. Each food is rated according to how it affects the blood sugar level. The higher the rating of the food on the scale, the more difficult time your body has metabolizing it.

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Often, clients tell me that they can’t ‘afford’ to eat healthy, or to supplement their diet while healing and getting healthy. We always have a long conversation about why that’s not always the case.

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Triglycerides are a type of fat found in your blood. When you eat more calories than you burn, your body converts all the surplus calories into triglycerides. Having triglycerides in your blood stream is totally normal. They are basically stored energy. In between meals, when you don't have food as an energy source, your hormones release the triglycerides for energy. However, you can have too much of a good thing. High triglyceride levels are linked to heart disease and stroke.

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Coffee has many good uses. There have been studies that have shown coffee plays a role in the prevention of cancer, diabetes, depression, cirrhosis of the liver and gallstones, and it is also full of antioxidants and polyphenols. However, being addicted to it is not one of the good uses.

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Many people eat a Kosher diet because of spiritual reasons and religious beliefs, and many people follow this age-old diet because of its health benefits. Regardless of your reason to do so, or consider to do so, let’s take a look at what Kosher food is. “Kosher” is an English term applied to describe food that has been prepared in accordance to the dietary guidelines of Jewish law. Regardless of popular belief, Kosher food is not blessed by a rabbi; it is certified as Kosher due to the ingredients and how it is prepared. So what are these ingredients and preparation methods?

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As the saying goes, “Eat to Llve, don’t live to eat.” This is the proper way to eat. But, who doesn’t like to eat??

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During the heat, when you’re exercising, etc., people will say “Drink plenty of water!” or, “Stay hydrated!” Is there a difference between the two? The answer is a resounding “Yes!!”

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Fresh vegetables make a lovely salad, especially if you can harvest them from your own garden. Ingredients: ½ pound dry bowties 1 - tablespoon virgin olive oil 2-3 medium-size carrotsrn¼ - 1/3 pound fresh or frozen green beansrn½ - 3/4 cup fresh or frozen corn kernelsrn½ cup fresh or frozen peas 1/3 cup Vinaigrette Dressingrn¼ cup chopped fresh parsley 1- tablespoon fresh thyme leavesrn¼ -1/3 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese How to Prepare: Cook the Pasta in boiling water until al dente.

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Fruits are vital components of a healthy diet. Yet 60% of Americans hardly eat enough fruits. Many say it is hard to fit them in and hard to do. To meet your daily requirements, it means eating 2 to 3 cups of fruit. This presents a challenge for many. Arming yourself with the knowledge on how to include fruits in the diet, the role they play in optimal good health, is an incentive to make them priorities as components of your healthy lifestyle. Fruits are delicious, colorful and can be eaten on demand.

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The Asians and the British love to drink tea especially green tea in their diet. Researchers found that there is much protection against cancer. Tea drinking is slower to catch on in the United States and other Western countries as the daily beverage of choice. There are many researchers exploring green tea’s cancer fighting effects at the cellular level. Green tea seems to protect different kinds of cells.

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Healthy 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 fuel of glucose and use more of it than regular normal cells.

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Beans are in the legume family and have a new profile. It was a staple in my family while growing up and still is in my own family. Everyone, the rich the poor, young, and the old are interested in good health. People are doing a variety of exercises to become fit. They are also changing their eating habits and the foods they are eating.

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Study shows 1 in 3 shopper is confused about what to eat to be healthy. Bare in mind that supermarket covers 44,00 square feet and offers 30,000 items that add to more confusion. You can find healthy choices in the supermarket if you plan ahead to find healthy solutions. Here are these 5 super strategies that will guarantee that you will find great, tasty, whole foods that is good for you. Planning Ahead

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BREADS, PASTA, RICE AND GRAINS LOOK FOR - Whole-Grain Pasta, couscous, Oat Bran, quinoa, barley oatmeal grits, Kasha, brown rice oat bran, crack wheat, wild rice - Packaged mixes or prepared grain-based entrees, side dishes – usually have more sodium and fat Cereal LOOK FOR

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The heart is one of the most studied organs where research is concerned. It is the number one disease that kills more people every year. Heart disease is often referred to as a "man's" disease. But reports show that women are not far behind. In the United States, 41 percent of deaths in women are caused by heart disease. It's shown that women are more than ten times more likely to die of heart disease than of breast cancer. This is a staggering fact to digest.

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People who eat spinach, collard greens, kale and other dark green, leaf vegetables five or six times a week have about 43 percent lower risk for macular degeneration than those who eat it less than once a month, according to a large study in Massachusetts. Apparently the carotenoids that they contain, zeaxanthin and lutein are believed to block the effects of free radicals in the outer retina of the eye, preventing them from damaging healthy eye tissue. BRAISED KALE OR COLLARD GREENS

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We often eat berries for dessert or as a part of a general meal but did you know that berries are good cancer busters? They prevent constipation a subject that some people are afraid to talk about. Berries also reduce the risk of infection. Take for example strawberries; the Romans believed strawberries could cure everything from loose teeth to gastritis. Raspberries, according to folklore, had the ability to soothe inflamed tonsils.

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Are You Feeling Tired? Do you feel sluggish getting out of bed instead of bouncing up in the morning feeling excited and energized? What caused this change? Low energy seems to develop over a long period of time. We lose the ability to distinguish between what is normal and not normal. When you examine your sleep habits, your productive hours in your day, how much exercise are you able to do, and what do you do in your spare time, you will get the answer of what caused the fatigue.

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Including the Holidays The average American gains a pound or more over the holidays (overweight people seem to gain more) and most never looses it. Win the battle and put some strategies in place. Check out my winning Success tips below.

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Here are some true Super foods packed with the protective substances that may guard your heart, keep cancer at bay, boost your bone strength, protect your sight, improve your mood and may help you lose weight. Include them in your food plans and reap the benefits. Awesome Avocadoes: Ounce for ounce, they contain more blood pressure-lowering potassium than bananas. Avocadoes are rich in good-for-you monounsaturated fats, and cholesterol-lowering beta-sitosterol and cancer protective glutathione, along with vitamin E, folate, vitamin B6 and fiber.

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A WHITE KNIGHT AGAINST CANCER HEALING POWER CAN HELP: INHIBIT TUMOR GROWTH BOOST THE IMMUNE SYSTEM It is said that Mark Twain once called cauliflower "a cabbage with a college education."

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This marinade is delicious for chicken as well as your favorite types of fish and shellfish. Marinade: 2 tablespoons dry white w 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemaryrn¼ teaspoon saltrn¼ teaspoons freshly ground black pepperrn½ teaspoon onion powder (optional) 1pound halibut fillets, or any firm white fish, cut into 4ounce portions Preparation For Marinade:

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Dressing 8 oz Yogurt, plain, fat free 1 cup Cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped 1 tablespoon Honey 1 teaspoon Lemon juice 1 teaspoon Tarragon, dried

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Ingredients: 1 cup Orange juice 1 cup Sugar 1 bag (12 oz) Cranberries, fresh or frozen*rn½ cup Currants or raisinsrn½ cup Onion, dicedrn¼ cup Red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon Jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced 1 teaspoon Garlic, fresh or jarred, mincedrn¾ teaspoon Cumin, groundrn½ teaspoon Cinnamon, ground 1 lb Turkey breast Cutlets 1/2-cup Spreadable goat cheese or cream cheese 4 Flour tortillas, low fat, 10-inch 4 large Lettuce leaves, romaine or leaf 1 tablespoon Fresh cilantro, chopped 1 Apple, thinly sliced Directions:

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Cancer as reported is the second leading cause of illness and death in the United States claiming an estimated 550,000 lives each year, translated as more than 1,500 lives lost each day. The sad news, one third of these deaths are diet related. As with CHD (cardiovascular Heart Disease), there is strong epidemiologic (epidemic diseases) evidence that the consumption of whole grains reduces risk of many types of cancer. The Diet & Health publication in 1989 showed a strong relationship between whole grains and certain cancers. Two of the cancers being discussed are:r • Gastrointestinal andr

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Ingredients: 1 cup Orange juice 1 cup Sugar 1 bag (12 oz) Cranberries, fresh or frozen*rn½ cup Currants or raisinsrn½ cup Onion, dicedrn¼ cup Red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon Jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced 1 teaspoon Garlic, fresh or jarred, mincedrn¾ teaspoon Cumin, groundrn½ teaspoon Cinnamon, ground 1 lb Turkey breast Cutlets 1/2-cup Spreadable goat cheese or cream cheese 4 Flour tortillas, low fat, 10-inch 4 large Lettuce leaves, romaine or leaf 1 tablespoon Fresh cilantro, chopped 1 Apple, thinly sliced Directions:

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Your doctor should check your cholesterol at regular intervals, at least once a year. High levels of cholesterol in the blood can damage your heart, major blood pathways, and the delicate blood vessels of the eyes and kidneys. Use these numbers to stay in check.

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Stay 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, some people tend to believe that aging is a disease over which there is limited control and one that limits them of their independence and satisfaction.

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Gazpacho 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 onion 2 plum tomatoes, peeled and diced (1 cup) 2½ cups tomato juice 2 garlic cloves, pressed or minced ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Chopped chives or scallion tops for garnishrnr

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People 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 faster” says Ben Chapman, PhD, an assistant professor and food safety specialist at North Carolina State University in Raleigh. He went on to say that “there is a greater risk for contamination when you prep and eat food outside.”

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Walk 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 achieve them. You can even get a pedometer to keep track of your daily steps.

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You 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 and use so much more of it than normal cells use. Recent research confirms there is a link between elevated blood sugar levels as well as increased insulin levels and cancer risk. Notably, too much sugar also suppresses our immune system. How to eliminate sugar from your diet?

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There 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 found very interesting and have adapted the information to highlight her findings. The article is presented in two segments: 1. “Prevention of breast disease is steeped in myth” is the first segment discussion on bra wearing vs. no bra wearing and the myths rnr

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We 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 hard to keep us healthy by performing numerous functions critical to our good health. These functions include aiding digestion, detoxifying the colon, supporting regular bowel movements, supporting immune functions, and fighting infection by food-borne or other disease-causing germs.

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1 Mango (12 ounces), peeled and finely chopped 1 tablespoon limejuice 1 tablespoon + 1 ½ teaspoons orange juicern¼ small onion, finely choppedrn¼ teaspoon salt 5 or 6 drops hot pepper sauce 2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each) 1- tablespoon vegetable oilrn½ teaspoon saltrn¼ teaspoon ground black pepper In a medium bowl, combine the mango, limejuice, orange juice, onion, salt and pepper sauce. Stir in the cilantro.

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The 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 back to your community or those in need. 10 tips that Guarantee Success rnr

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In 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 blowing on your faces while pedaling together. Biking is an activity that the family can do year round. It is an activity that gives much needed exercise as well as bonding together as a family.

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You 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 those unneeded fat calories for a fitter body. Many people struggle to get fitness in their daily routine. One of the reasons that some people have a hard time working out is that they don’t want to sacrifice time with the family. Most active families choose to combine both.

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We 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 the guesswork out of nutrition by achieving optimal health through the medium of personalized genetic profiles. Currently, general recommendations for food are given for optimal health. But with breakthroughs of Nutrigenomics, “across the board recommendations” will soon become obsolete.

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Antioxidants 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. Hallelujah!

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There 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 composition analysis is the clinical assessment of tissue and fluid compartments. Fat Mass is the total amount of stored lipids (fat) in the body and consists of the following types of fat:

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Summer 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 food-borne illnesses. There are four parts to this series, so come back to learn more: • Keep it Cold • Keep it Clea • Cook it Thoroughly • Keep Hot Foods Hot and • Cold Foods Cold Keep it Cold:

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What 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 nutrients, a group of vitamins and minerals that can prevent cancer, heart disease and even the damages of normal aging.

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Are 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 people who are referred to as “Pears”. The people who carry excessive fat in their bellies are referred to as “Apples”.

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There 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 composition analysis is the clinical assessment of tissue and fluid compartments. Fat Mass is the total amount of stored lipids (fat) in the body and consists of the following types of fat:

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The 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.

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Research 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. Eating a colorful rainbow of fruits and vegetables provides a wide range of valuable nutrients like fiber, antioxidants, phytochemicals, vitamins and potassium. Use Fruits and Vegetables as a convenient mealtime accompaniment or your daytime snacks.

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Falls Cure. Get on board. Boost your immunity.

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That 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 vibrant healthy life? Follow me on the journey where I will share and give you strategies that are realistic and doable in order to give you the results you want. Strategy I: Healthy Cooking at Home

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BENEFITS OF HERBS AND SPICESr 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 health.r

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Here we go. Healthy eating is the start of effective weight control. It means finding simple healthy ways to reduce the number of calories you consume each day. It is the small changes you make that make a big difference. Summer is the perfect time to start. Try these steps to make a start and then find ways that can give you additional advantage.

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Recipe 1. Watermelon Lemonade 4 large lemons 3 cups filtered water 1- cup sugar or sugar substitute 8 cups seeded and cubed watermelon Preparation: - Wash and peel lemons using a vegetable peeler to remove strips; juice lemons to get about 1-1 ½ cups

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Whether you day is gray or sunny add colorful healthy dishes to your menus. Colorful cancer fighting phytochemicals are plentiful throughout the year covering all seasons. These colorful fruits and vegetables provide varied textures, aromas and taste all for you to experience and add to your daily menus and weekly plans.

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Yes, the Institute of Cancer Research showed findings on the cancer- fighting power of green tea. Drinking Green has properties that can give full protection to your body. In fact the research shows that the major component in green tea may impede the cancer process more extensively than they realized. The phytochemical found in green tea gives many scientists the reason to explore green tea’s cancer fighting effects on a cellular level.

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Caffeine! Assess is there a connection?

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Healthy 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.

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Beans are healthy legumes and play a major role in our diets. Beans contain resistant

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FRUITS There are so many statements and questions that are attached to the subject of why you should eat 5 to 9 daily servings of fruits and vegetables. You know what they are. Stop pondering and do what this known ad says, "Just do it." Start implementing these life-changing gems in your daily food plans to reap the benefits of your healthy lifestyle that will prevent at risk diseases at the onset.

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Here is a recipe that you can experiment with at home. Use a blender or food processor to prepare it or better yet if you have a Vitamix blender this recipe is made for its use. Ingredients Needed:

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Eating a variety of food is the best way to get these important nutrients or through supplementation. Eat the natural, whole foods that are vitamin-rich as specified below. Vitamin A: Promotes growth, healthy skin and immune function. It helps your eyes to function properly. Liver, salmon, kale, turnip greens, spinach, broccoli, carrots, sweet potatoes, squash, cantaloupes, apricots, red peppers and tomatoes.

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Gone are the days that you're used to cooking for an entire family of three or more, preparing meals just for one or two people put reluctance in your style. You don't have to shortchange yourself. You can follow a healthy diet and serve up delicious meals for yourself and your spouse without spending a lot of time and money. See below How to Choose or Prepare Healthful Meals

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Stay 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, some people tend to believe that aging is a disease over which there is limited control and one that limits them of their independence and satisfaction.

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Most fish and shellfish are lower in fat than either poultry or meat and are the best source of animal protein. “ Fish is a heart food” came from observations of people who ate or didn’t eat fish. The evidence now shows and is clear that the American Heart Association recommends having fatty fish twice a week. Fish contains primarily unsaturated fats and they are the best source of omega-3 fatty acids, considered helpful in preventing heart attacks and in controlling high blood pressure.

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- Reduces the Risk of Cancer and Heart Disease - Prevents Cataracts Keeps older people active These are powerful statements to make about tomatoes and its contribution to good health. Tomatoes abound as summer approaches and this is a good time to focus and eat them. It is one of the fruits that everyone who gardens has on their list to plant in their summer garden and the most edible fruit eaten by Americans. Give thanks to Colonel Robert Gibbon Johnson, because Americans may never have tasted tomatoes.

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Cranberries contain valuable phytonutrients, or plant nutrients, that have proven beneficial for optimal health and wellness. The key phytonutrients in cranberries are flavonoids, which act as potent antioxidants. This is definitely a fruit that has a lot to offer. Heart Health

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AN ANTIOXIDANT LIKE NO OTHER Cranberries contain valuable phytonutrients, or plant nutrients, that have proven beneficial for optimal health and wellness. The key phytonutrients in cranberries are flavonoids, which act as potent antioxidants. This isrndefinitely a fruit that has a lot to offer. So Mix up A Drink and let your nutrients count in this marvelous drink. To your health! RECIPE; Glass: Champagne flute Method: Build ingredients in glass.

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In 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 impact calorie intake. Eat less of the food you usually chose especially if they are not plant-based. Make optimal nutrition your goal. Choose a diet plan that is low in fat (25-30 per cent of calories), high in fiber (25-30 grams), and rich in fruits and vegetables.

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According 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 equipment combined. Computers left on all day, every day on average uses nearly 1,000 Kilowatts of electricity over the course of a year, producing more than a ton of carbon emissions.

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For Breakfast, Choose: o Fresh fruit and or juicerno Hot cereal such at Oatmeal Or any 100% whole grainrno Cold Cereal 100% whole grain with skim Milk or Soyrno 100% whole grain bread. Specify (dry) (use preserves, jelly or honeyrno Whole grain English muffins or bagels instead of croissants or biscuitsrno Canadian bacon or lean ham (2-3 grams of fat) is a much leaner choice than sausage, (32 grams of per 4 links). If you have to have bacon, keep it at 2 slices (5 grams of fat). o Pancakes, (no butter), with syrup or fruit (ask to have butter on side)r

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The 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 meals, hurriedly shopping for the children and running on empty? Remember that this is the time of the year that so many festivities are taking place; it is easy to lose yourself by not fueling your body with nutrient rich foods.

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Blood 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 no exemption, it too can trigger stress related hormone to get in on the action.

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Diabetes 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.

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