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Weight Loss 101

Last Updated 10/23/12 Wow I love this! This poster has easy to read, simple information on what it takes to lose a pound of fat, and what it takes to keep it off. The formula is so simple even I can understand it! This is what keeps a person motivated, a great tool to post […]

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Balance

Every time I turn around these days I am hearing something about keeping your body pH balanced. I did my own research to why this is, and it makes sense to me, it’s a healthier way of eating. Every meal should contain both alkaline and acidic foods, less acidic than alkaline in proportions. Alkaline is

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An Apple a Day

{Last Updated: November 21st 2012] I was reading an article about cardiovascular health when I saw this poster. According to a study at Ohio State University eating an apple a day for four weeks significantly reduced the amount of LDL in the bloodstream. Apples are ripe, fresh, beautiful, and delicious this time of year. Use

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I’ve Always Wanted My Own Herb Garden…

Everyone would eat healthy if it tasted good right? The best way to achieve that goal is to use fresh herbs and fresh ingredients whenever possible. This great poster shows us what to do with all those lovely fresh herbs we see in the supermarket, and the taste may inspire many of you to grow

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Health benefits of olives and olive oil

It’s been known for a while that the “Mediterranean Diet” is one of the healthiest diets in the world: it combines very healthy and simple ingredients with a touch of olive oil and a variety of wines. Many researches have been shown that traditional Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of heart diseases, such as stroke.

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Magnesium- The Forgotten Mineral

Magnesium- The Forgotten Mineral Magnesium is one of the most important minerals for the body and yet, its health benefits are often under-appreciated. According to the National Institutes of Health: “Magnesium is needed for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body. It helps maintain normal muscle and nerve function, keeps heart rhythm steady, supports

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OREO Celebration Cookie Ball Pops

Ingredients (for 48 pops): 1pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese 1pkg. (15.5 oz.) OREO Cookies, finely crushed 1pkg. (8 squares) Semi-Sweet Chocolate, melted 1pkg. (6 squares) White Chocolate, melted 1/2cup sprinkles Directions: Finely crush the cookies and mix them with cream cheese until blended. Shape it into 48 balls with around 1 inch diameter and

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