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10 Super Foods 2007-12-05 11:04:00 This week, I am sharing with you a list of 10 SuperFoods
to keep you healthy. #1) Avocado - rich in the "good" type of unsaturated fat,Vitamin E, folate, Vitamin B6 and fiber. Watch yourportions, though, as avocados are high in calories. #2) Blueberries - great for their antioxidants(anthocyanins), fiber and a decent amount of Vitamin C. #3) Brazil Nuts - a great source of selenium, which is atrace mineral that seems to have anti-cancer properties. Allyou need is a couple of medium size brazil nuts a day. #4) Broccoli - A major source of sulforaphane andindole-3-carbinol - strong anti-cancer compounds. You canalso try other members of the cruciferous vegetable familylike Brussel sprouts, cauliflower and cabbage. #5) Kale - A dark green leafy vegetable that contains thecarotenoids: lutein a
Calcium and Fat Loss 2007-11-26 21:08:00 Several recent studies about calcium have shown some unexpected, surprising, even "shocking" results. In earlier experiments, researchers were trying to find out what effect calcium might have on lowering blood pressure and came up with a totally unexpected side effect - the people in the study were also losing a lot of body fat. As lead author Hang Shi put it, "The effect is very significant, much more than we imagined it would be." Research shows that as calcium intake goes up, body weight and body fat both go down.Scientists like Michael Zernel, Ph.D. have concluded that the calcium in our fat cells helps determine whether fat is stored or broken down by our body. It seems that calcium encourages the fat to be burned rather than be stored and that the more calcium there is, the more fat Read more:Calcium
Top 20 Antioxidant-Packed Foods 2007-11-14 17:41:00 If you still need evidence that eating fruits and vegetables is beneficial, the USDA recently authorized a major study to identify the levels of antioxidants in some commonly consumed foods. (Antioxidant
s are disease fighting compounds that are thought to fight many common ailments like cancer, heart disease and Alzheimer's.)In addition to testing fruits and vegetables, the study also examined spices and nuts. Although we normally consume spices in very small quantities, several were found to be very high in antioxidants - particularly ground cloves, ground cinnamon and oregano.The list below is ranked by (TAC) or Total Antioxidant Capacity:1. Small Red Bean (dried) Half cupTotal antioxidant capacity per serving size 137272. Wild blueberry 1 cupTotal antioxidant capacity per serving size 1 Read more:Foods
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Energy Tip for the Holidays - And It's Absolutely Free 2007-11-01 22:11:00 Here's a quick energy tip for your upcoming holiday gatherings, and it's absolutely free. The end of year holiday season will soon be upon us and along with that come the parties and the family get-togethers with the big buffets and dinners. I can almost predict what the scene will look like after the huge meal; everyone is wishing they had a nice place to lie down for awhile - that is those who are not already sleeping on a chair. Where did all the energy go?Have you ever heard of a principle called The Thermic Effect of Food? In short, it's the principle that states that your body has to expend energy to digest your food. If you eat a piece of cantaloupe, that's not a problem. Your body doesn't have to work very hard to digest a ripe piece of fruit. But let's say you gorge on a meal of r Read more:Energy
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Your Mother Was Right! Eat Your Fruit and Vegetables. 2007-10-21 16:04:00 "There seems to be some perverse human characteristic that likes to make easy things difficult."- Warren BuffetThe "news" that eating fruits and vegetables can be beneficial for us has been out for over 30 years. Instead of following this simple advice, we seek out the latest nutrition fad like vitamin waters, green powder supplements, and superfoods in a jar. How could anything that's been dehydrated, processed in a factory, stored in a bottle for months or years ever be more healthy and nutritious than a fresh ripe apple or a head of broccoli?"Ships will sail around the world but the Flat Earth society will flourish." - Warren Buffet Here's what science has been telling us for over 30 years. Consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables lowers our risks for heart disease, cancer, and stroke Read more:Right
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Can Eating Fruit Offset the Toxic Effects of Mercury in Seafood ? 2007-10-16 19:48:00 It has been known for decades that fish is a wonderful low-fat source of high quality protein, and that eating it can decrease your risk of heart attack, stroke, obesity and hypertension. Lately, however, there have been concerns that eating too much fish can cause an accumulation of methylmercury, a widely recognized pollutant, in our body's tissues. A recent study revealed some surprising findings that may allow us to have our cake (seafood) and eat it too (less concern about mercury). First some background - the methylmercury that is found in seafood comes primarily from power plants that burn fossil fuels, like coal. Then after it rains or snows, the contaminant is brought down into our rivers, streams, oceans and lakes. Fish then absorb it from the food chain in these bodies of water. Read more:Fruit
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The Single-Most Importatnt Factor in Losing (or Gaining) Weight 2007-10-08 22:20:00 Here is the bottom line on every weight loss program or diet scheme that has ever been devised. This is the single - all encompassing concept that actually determines whether you will lose weight, gain weight or stay the same, and all you need to understand it is a little elementary school math. I'll first explain the concept in more detail, and then give you an example of how it actually works.First of all, every day our bodies use a certain number of calories just to "keep the lights on." What do I mean by that? It takes energy (calories) to keep your lungs breathing in and out, to keep your heart beating, in fact, to keep your body warm (98.6 F or 37C). Our bodies are using up energy to keep these biological systems working, whether we are eating or not. Scientists have come up with a n Read more:Gaining
, Weight
Nature's Fat Burning Foods 2007-09-05 16:21:00 Did you know there are certain foods proven to speed your fat burning potential? What if I told you eating chocolate could actually help you lose fat or that eating red peppers or broccoli can kick your metabolism into high gear, helping you burn extra fat calories? Well, guess what? Studies now show that some foods do in fact increase your body's ability to burn fat.. Chocolate: Probably the best news you will hear today is that eating chocolate is actually a good thing when it comes to burning fat. The catch however, is that only pure, unrefined dark chocolate will do, and then only a tiny amount per day (6 grams). Apart from its amazing antioxidant properties, cacao, also knows as raw chocolate, contains small amounts of theobromine, caffeine and other natural stimulants that increase y Read more:Foods
, Burning
Announcing New Healthy Salad Recipe eBook You Can Download For Free 2008-04-27 22:01:00 I have just released a new 70 page Healthy Salad
Recipe eBook
, and I'm giving it away free (for now). It contains over 50 recipes including salads that promote cleansing and detoxing. Read which fresh vegetables are thought to be especially good at cleansing and detoxing the body. In the section on salads that boost your brain, learn what you can add to your salads to help improve motor skills and overall learning capacity. In blended salads, we discuss how to assimilate more of the nutrients in the salads you prepare. Other chapters include salad recipes that promote healthy skin and hair, salads for weight loss, immune boosting salads and others.The reason that I'm giving this new salad recipe book away is that I would like to get your honest opinion of it and how you think it can be imp Read more:Download
Announcing New Healthy Salad Recipe eBook You Can Download For Free 2008-04-27 22:01:00 I have just released a new 70 page Healthy Salad
Recipe eBook
, and I'm giving it away free (for now). It contains over 50 recipes including salads that promote cleansing and detoxing, salads you prepare in a blender, salads that are helpful in boosting the brain, and others. You will learn which fresh vegetables are thought to be especially good at cleansing and detoxing the body. In the section o Read more:Download
10 Super Foods 2007-12-05 11:04:00 This week, I am sharing with you a list of 10 SuperFoods
to keep you healthy. #1) Avocado - rich in the "good" type of unsaturated fat,Vitamin E, folate, Vitamin B6 and fiber. Watch yourportions, though, as avocados are high in calories. #2) Blueberries - great for their antioxidants(anthocyanins), fiber and a decent amount of Vitamin C. #3) Brazil Nuts - a great source of selenium, which is atrac
Calcium and Fat Loss 2007-11-26 21:08:00 Several recent studies about calcium have shown some unexpected, surprising, even "shocking" results. In earlier experiments, researchers were trying to find out what effect calcium might have on lowering blood pressure and came up with a totally unexpected side effect - the people in the study were also losing a lot of body fat. As lead author Hang Shi put it, "The effect is very significant, muc Read more:Calcium
Top 20 Antioxidant-Packed Foods 2007-11-14 17:41:00 If you still need evidence that eating fruits and vegetables is beneficial, the USDA recently authorized a major study to identify the levels of antioxidants in some commonly consumed foods. (Antioxidant
s are disease fighting compounds that are thought to fight many common ailments like cancer, heart disease and Alzheimer's.)In addition to testing fruits and vegetables, the study also examined spi Read more:Foods
, Packed
Energy Tip for the Holidays - And It's Absolutely Free 2007-11-01 22:11:00 Here's a quick energy tip for your upcoming holiday gatherings, and it's absolutely free. The end of year holiday season will soon be upon us and along with that come the parties and the family get-togethers with the big buffets and dinners. I can almost predict what the scene will look like after the huge meal; everyone is wishing they had a nice place to lie down for awhile - that is those who a Read more:Energy
, Holidays
, Absolutely
Your Mother Was Right! Eat Your Fruit and Vegetables. 2007-10-21 16:04:00 "There seems to be some perverse human characteristic that likes to make easy things difficult."- Warren BuffetThe "news" that eating fruits and vegetables can be beneficial for us has been out for over 30 years. Instead of following this simple advice, we seek out the latest nutrition fad like vitamin waters, green powder supplements, and superfoods in a jar. How could anything that's been dehydr Read more:Right
, Fruit
, Vegetables
Can Eating Fruit Offset the Toxic Effects of Mercury in Seafood ? 2007-10-16 19:48:00 It has been known for decades that fish is a wonderful low-fat source of high quality protein, and that eating it can decrease your risk of heart attack, stroke, obesity and hypertension. Lately, however, there have been concerns that eating too much fish can cause an accumulation of methylmercury, a widely recognized pollutant, in our body's tissues. A recent study revealed some surprising findin Read more:Fruit
, Offset
, Effects
, Mercury
The Single-Most Importatnt Factor in Losing (or Gaining) Weight 2007-10-08 22:20:00 Here is the bottom line on every weight loss program or diet scheme that has ever been devised. This is the single - all encompassing concept that actually determines whether you will lose weight, gain weight or stay the same, and all you need to understand it is a little elementary school math. I'll first explain the concept in more detail, and then give you an example of how it actually works.Fi Read more:Gaining
, Weight
Nature's Fat Burning Foods 2007-09-05 16:21:00 Did you know there are certain foods proven to speed your fat burning potential? What if I told you eating chocolate could actually help you lose fat or that eating red peppers or broccoli can kick your metabolism into high gear, helping you burn extra fat calories? Well, guess what? Studies now show that some foods do in fact increase your body's ability to burn fat.. Chocolate: Probably the best Read more:Foods
, Burning
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