If you are one of those people that absolutely hates trying to get in eight glasses of water a day, good news for you! Many of the fruits you already enjoy are very high in water and count towards your daily total, with the added bonus of antioxidants and extra fiber. To know if you […]
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
I love this poster! 26 properly proportioned snack to suit every craving, and keep you slim! Snacks can be an important part of a healthy diet. Use this wonderful poster for inspiration. Happy snacking!
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
The price of corn is going up in some areas, so much so that some cattle producers think they have found the answer by supplementing their cattle’s diet with candy and food by-products such as orange rinds in Florida and almond hulls in California. John Waller, a professor of animal nutrition at the University of
{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
The days are starting to cool down, it’s a great time to start heavier baking and cooking without overheating the kitchen (or the cook!!) If you’re anything like me when you get into baking or cooking you cannot always find the proper utensils for measuring. The other thing I run into is having to wash
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I was in a conference last week and they handed out a pack of crispy parmesan kale chips (Interestingly, it wasn’t even a health-related conference and this made me more surprised!). Honestly, that was my first time trying kale chips and I immediately fell in love with them. Kale is a super food known as
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[By Nima Shei and Stephanie Dawson] As the season of cold and flu is here, it’s a good time to look into natural remedies that work. One of mother nature’s best remedies for cold and flu is a plant that makes you think of tea. Chamomile has diverse health benefits that are emphasized in peer-review
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Fruits and vegetables have abundant nutrients and health benefits from boosting immune system to fighting against cancer. Check out this chart to learn more about health benefits of foods by color! Which one is your favorite?
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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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How much soda do you drink? When I was a kid a soft drink was an occasional treat, we still make jokes about getting one can for 3 kids to share. Now it’s an every day occurrence for most American kids. Schools have installed soda machines in hallways. How much damage is this doing to
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Your Handy Guide To Vitamins Our body needs 13 vitamins: vitamins A, C, D, E, K and the B vitamins (thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, biotin, vitamin B-6, vitamin B-12 and folate). Other than vitamins D and K that can be produced in the body, all other vitamins have to be absorbed from food. Today,
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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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[Last Updated: 12/21/12] Love this idea: Chocolate explosion! This video explains the process in more details:
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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My friend, Horacio makes one of the most delicious pestos on earth, that you can’t find it in any restaurant. I guess it’s an old family recipe. We usually have pesto with gnocchi, ravioli, and any other forms of pasta; and even you can have it with pita bread and enjoy it with a good
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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