I am sure you’ve read and heard multiple recommendations on what to do to lose weight and look great. Of course healthy diet is the cornerstone of achieving these goals. But what about exercise? Aerobic vs resistance, training vs yoga or lifting weights? The same goes for intensity: moderate and steady vs interval training? Let’s […]
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Do you want to lose weight? Decrease inflammation in your body? Decrease blood pressure? Improve blood sugar? Improve your memory? Prevent dementia? And even possibly extent your life? Then you should look at a way to restrict your calories intake. There are different types of calorie restricted dieting: Intermittent fasting (IF): Fasting for varying periods
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If you are looking for nature’s perfect food, look at Nuts. They are rich in vitamins and minerals, low in carbohydrates, and high in fiber, protein, and polyunsaturated fats. They should be a vital part of any healthy diet. Let’s take a look at some of the different types of nuts and how they promote
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Sugar is BAD! So what can we do to satisfy our sweet tooth without ruining our health? Molasses Molasses is the nutritious part of the sugarcane that’s left behind when sugar is removed. It’s sweet, but also preserves iron, magnesium, potassium and B vitamins. Dark and blackstrap molasses have the highest antioxidant content of refined
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We love sugar. A typical American consumes 66 pounds of added sugar in one year. [1] I’m sure you’ve heard from your doctor that sugar is bad for you. The only benefit from sugar is that it’s tasty and gives us pleasure, but carries so many dangers. To name a few: Weight gain due to
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We’ve been bombarded by information and promotions on TV, Internet and the press by so called “experts” and celebrities to follow this diet or eat only that food, which they consider “healthy”. But just because a food has “healthy” printed on its label or in its advertising, doesn’t mean that the food is actually healthy.
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You’ve probably heard the term “Leaky Gut” mentioned online, in blogs and health-related discussions. You might wonder: What is a “Leaky Gut” and do I have it? The medical term for “Leaky Gut” is increased intestinal permeability. What are possible symptoms of this disease? Bloating, belching, excess gas, recurrent heartburn and acid reflux or irritable
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Have you heard of the “KETO” Diet (another name for a ketogenic diet)? Some people swear it saved their life and made them feel better, others claim it increased their cholesterol so much, that their cardiologist almost had a heart attack. The classic Ketogenic Diet is composed primarily of fat (80-90%), with the remainder filled
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Unfortunately modern life is full of toxins. Pollution contributes to the epidemic of chronic disease, like heart disease, diabetes, obesity, arthritis, thyroid imbalances, bowel disorders and allergies. Toxins come to us from air, water, food, health and beauty products. We are intentionally poisoning ourselves by smoking, taking drugs, drinking too much alcohol, even consuming some
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A lot of us is trying to eat right. We read labels and pick the healthiest food possible. But how do we make sure that most benefits of the food are preserved and even multiplied by using appropriate cooking methods? The way we preserve food and cook it impacts the nutrient content. The best way
