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  • Top 10 diet foods that can make you fat

    Diet & Nutrition News Headlines - Yahoo! News UK
    15 May 2012 | 4:00 am
    You’ve cut back on chocolate, chucked out the biscuits and raided your nearest health food store, so why aren’t you losing those pounds? Unfortunately, even with the best intentions, you could be sabotaging your weight loss with the wrong foods. They might look and seem healthy, but that’s not always the case. Check out the top 10 diet foods that could pile on the pounds.

  • This is your brain on sugar: Study in rats shows high-fructose diet sabotages learning, memory

    ScienceDaily: Dietary Supplements
    15 May 2012 | 2:09 pm
    A new study is the first to show how a diet steadily high in fructose slows the brain, hampering memory and learning -- and how omega-3 fatty acids can minimize the damage.

  • CHORI Bar Improves Cognitive and Metabolic Benefits In Just 2 Weeks

    Nutrition / Diet News From Medical News Today
    15 May 2012 | 6:00 pm
    National Medal of Science winner Bruce N...

  • Scientists identify protein that stimulates brown fat to burn calories

    ScienceDaily: Nutrition News
    10 May 2012 | 11:28 am
    Scientists have identified a protein which regulates the activation of brown fat in both the brain and the body's tissues.

  • Sugar can make you dumb, US scientists warn

    Diet & Nutrition News Headlines - Yahoo! News UK
    15 May 2012 | 2:39 pm
    Eating too much sugar can eat away at your brainpower, according to US scientists who published a study Tuesday showing how a steady diet of high-fructose corn syrup sapped lab rats' memories.
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    Nutrition / Diet News From Medical News Today

  • Water With Meals May Encourage Wiser Choices

    16 May 2012 | 2:00 am
    Water could change the way we eat. That's the conclusion of new research by T. Bettina Cornwell of the University of Oregon and Anna R. McAlister of Michigan State University. Their findings appear online this week ahead of regular publication by the journal Appetite. The paper featured separate studies. One involved a survey of 60 young U.S...

  • Understanding The Cellular Secrets Of Plant Fatty Acid Production

    16 May 2012 | 2:00 am
    A curious twist in a family of plant proteins called chalcone-isomerase recently was discovered by Salk Institute for Biological Studies scientist Joseph Noel and colleagues at Iowa State University led by Eve Wurtele...

  • Seniors Going Hungy

    16 May 2012 | 2:00 am
    A new study that looked at the hunger trends over a 10-year period found that 14.85 percent of seniors in the United States, more than one in seven, face the threat of hunger. This translates into 8.3 million seniors...

  • CHORI Bar Improves Cognitive and Metabolic Benefits In Just 2 Weeks

    15 May 2012 | 6:00 pm
    National Medal of Science winner Bruce N...

  • Pressure Ulcer Risk May Be Increased By Gastric Feeding Tubes

    15 May 2012 | 6:00 am
    A new study led by Brown University researchers reports that percutaneous endoscopic gastric (PEG) feeding tubes, long assumed to help bedridden dementia patients stave off or overcome pressure ulcers, may instead make the horrible sores more likely to develop or not improve. The analysis of thousands of nursing home patients with advanced dementia appears in the Archives of Internal Medicine...
 
 
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    Diet & Nutrition News Headlines - Yahoo! News UK

  • Top 10 cellulite-busting foods

    16 May 2012 | 4:00 am
    Suffering from bumpy “orange peel” skin on your legs, bum or tum? You're not alone – cellulite affects over 90 per cent of post-adolescent women. While there is no quick – or definite – cure for cellulite, by addressing its fundamental causes through your diet you can greatly reduce its appearance and pave the way for smoother skin. Here are our top 10 foods for giving cellulite the heave-ho.

  • Benefits of North African cuisine

    16 May 2012 | 3:50 am
    Comparable to the Mediterranean diet, North African cuisine is as nutritious as it is highly varied. Lemon, herbs and spices are used not only to delicately perfume dishes and give that distinctive taste, but also help to fight against tissue inflammation!

  • 'Fat tax' call over unhealthy foods

    15 May 2012 | 6:03 pm
    Britain would need to put a 20% "fat tax" on unhealthy food and drink to improve the numbers of people suffering diet-related conditions such as obesity and heart disease, medical experts have warned.

  • Sugar can make you dumb, US scientists warn

    15 May 2012 | 2:39 pm
    Eating too much sugar can eat away at your brainpower, according to US scientists who published a study Tuesday showing how a steady diet of high-fructose corn syrup sapped lab rats' memories.

  • Top 10 diet foods that can make you fat

    15 May 2012 | 4:00 am
    You’ve cut back on chocolate, chucked out the biscuits and raided your nearest health food store, so why aren’t you losing those pounds? Unfortunately, even with the best intentions, you could be sabotaging your weight loss with the wrong foods. They might look and seem healthy, but that’s not always the case. Check out the top 10 diet foods that could pile on the pounds.
 
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    Healthy Eating & Nutrition News

  • Time Magazine Mother Breastfeeding baby son, 3

    11 May 2012 | 8:35 am
    Babies and Children Source: huffingtonpost.com via Capt. on PinterestLondon Nutrition expert Yvonne Bishop-Weston says "It's absurd the fuss made over breast feeding whilst adults think nothing of happily drinking suckling milk of another species, perhaps time out should make their next cover a man crouching down under a lactating cow and suckling on the cow's udder to highlight the ludicrous and warped double standards"Perhaps it's more to do with jealous husbands and farmers who envy their children extra access to their wife's body?Yvonne says "an infant needs omega 3 DHA up until the…

  • How To Get Pregnant Fast With Your Diet (Conception)

    5 May 2012 | 6:40 am
    How To Get Pregnant Fast With Your Diet (Conception) With London Nutrition expert Yvonne Bishop-WestonNutritionists London

  • Nutrition advice from Heart Research UK for 9 to 5

    5 May 2012 | 6:33 am
    News | Heart Research UKHeart Research UK seem to finally waking up to the full impact on heart health of a nutritionally inadequate diet.Following results of a survey that found that only 11% of people in England considered the nutritional value of their lunch to be of importance, they released a 9-5  press release advising;" a healthy balanced diet, low in fat and high in fibre and vitamin-rich fruit and vegetables could be just what you need.  It will boost energy and concentration levels, and keep your heart healthy.It’s sometimes a struggle to eat well during the week, and we…

  • New Study, Research Links Weight Loss + Omega 3

    12 Mar 2012 | 11:24 am
    Research on Weight Loss Diets linked to Omega 3 (NuIQue)Review of two studies that suggests successful weight loss is linked to correct Omega 3 balanceNutritionists London

  • Omega 3 DHA EPA Study + Research - Brain + Heart Health and Fats NuIQue Omega 3 DHA EPA

    7 Mar 2012 | 6:10 am
    Omega 3 DHA EPA Study + Research - Brain + Heart Health and Fats NuIQue Omega 3 DHA EPA Brain Fats vs Bottom FatsFats for our brains not more fats for our bums needed A review of the article in the Daily Mail that looks at a number of studies on Omega 3 essential fats DHA and EPA and their role in brain healthLeading health consultant and Nutritionist in London Yvonne Bishop-Weston reveals “It’s not just transfats that make it difficult to attain the optimum balance of omega 3 fats from our diet. We need a number of vitamins and minerals such as b vitamins and zinc to process basic…
 
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    About.com Nutrition

  • Types of Bottled Water

    15 May 2012 | 6:47 am
    Every day I see people drinking bottled water. That's a good thing I think. Water is calorie-free and you need to stay hydrated. Did you know there are four types of bottled water...Read Full Post

  • Nutrition Information for Broccoli

    14 May 2012 | 12:27 pm
    Broccoli is one of those vegetables that most people either love or hate. Except for me. I like broccoli and I eat a lot of it, but I can't say ...Read Full Post

  • Complaint About NuVal Rating System?

    14 May 2012 | 6:52 am
    Have you heard of the NuVal rating system? It's a system that rates the nutrition value of foods from 1 to 100, with 100 being the top score. It's not ...Read Full Post

  • Meal Planning Basics

    12 May 2012 | 3:21 am
    Planning your meals makes it easier to provide nutritious foods in the right amounts. It may seem a bit daunting if you've never done it before, but it isn't too ...Read Full Post

  • Summer Food Safety

    11 May 2012 | 8:20 am
    Don't you just love outdoor barbecues and picnics? Like a big backyard party with friends and family, a romantic picnic for two, or even a fun family outing with ...Read Full Post
 
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    msnbc.com: Diet and nutrition

  • America's hatred of fat hurts obesity fight

    11 May 2012 | 12:35 pm
    It may be the nation's last, accepted form of prejudice. But the stigmatization of obesity has repercussions beyond the pain it inflicts on its targets: It threatens to impede efforts to fight the obesity epidemic.

  • New weight loss drug a step closer to approval

    10 May 2012 | 3:46 pm
    Advisers to government health regulators have recommended that that they approve sales of what would be the first new prescription weight-loss drug in the U.S. in more than a decade, despite concerns over cardiac risks.

  • Report: Schools key to fighting America's obesity

    8 May 2012 | 6:29 pm
    Fighting obesity will require changes everywhere Americans live, work, play and learn, says a major new report that outlines dozens of options — from building more walkable neighborhoods to zoning limits on fast-food restaurants to selling healthier snacks in sports arenas.

  • Is healthy weight impossible for many Americans?

    8 May 2012 | 8:37 am
    America's obesity epidemic is so deeply rooted that it will take dramatic and systemic measures - from overhauling farm policies and zoning laws to, possibly, introducing a soda tax - to fix it, the influential Institute of Medicine said on Tuesday.

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    The Amazing Adventures of Dietgirl

  • Up & Running LIVE in Italy - Good times and Nutella pizza

    Shauna
    11 May 2012 | 8:02 am
    Thank you so much for your comments on the Elephant post! You all rawk and I feel about 237% less loony now! :) Last summer Julia and I became possessed with the idea of an Up & Running retreat. We'd just enjoyed a brekkie in Brussels with Cels, a lovely Up & Runner, and discovered that meeting the woman behind the 90 x 90 pixel forum avatar was bloody amazing. We had do it again. En masse! With running! And yoga! And goody bags! And wine! We settled on a cosy gathering in Bologna, Italy in order to align with Julia's very own Running Festival race. We held our breath when we…

  • The elephant in the blog

    Shauna
    9 May 2012 | 5:05 pm
    You'd think missing three Monthly Check-Ins in a row meant I was splashing around in a gigantic pile of Twix wrappers. But all is well - I've been busy taking a long hard look at myself. This past month been incredible and I am so full of the joys I could spew! But before I get to the fun stuff, I wanted to fill in the gaps. It's a bizarre thing to write about your weight in a public place for eleven years. Kinda ridiculous, let's be honest. But I love this nerdy habit and have met so many amazing people as a result. The trick is not to let it mess with your head. Unfortunately, I'd begun to…

  • Vote Heather!

    Shauna
    9 May 2012 | 7:02 am
    I have a ginormous new post coming later today, but in the meantime I had to tell you about the amazing Heather Wajer. She's an Ironman triathlete from northern California. She happened to lose half her body weight and along the way became a triathlete and Ironwoman! Heather is vying to win a slot into the Kona Ironman World Championships in October. The Ironman folks are giving away eight slots to inspirational athletes who best embody their mantra "Anything is Possible". You can check out her 90 second Kona Inspired video here - her story made me blub and really did make me believe anything…

  • L'Étape, Oh Crap! - Part 3: Tiny hats and hairy legs

    Shauna
    30 Apr 2012 | 12:33 pm
    Here's the latest installment of Gareth's Étape du Tour crazy Alpine cycling adventure. This is why I'm not a proper blogger! So much for monthly updates. It's good to be back! Training for the Etape is most definitely underway. I'm following a training programme designed to take me from reasonable cyclist to Etape completist(!) in 17 weeks. It takes a bit of time (four sessions and about 120 odd miles per week) but I'm slowly starting to feel a bit fitter. It was also a good excuse to get a new gadget, a Garmin Edge 500 bike computer, as the training program is based on heart rate zones…

  • Aaarghh

    Shauna
    27 Apr 2012 | 11:59 am
    Dudes, I was clearing out my old Draft blog posts today and i accidentally republished instead of deleted an extremely angsty very ancient 2008 post that I'd taken down at the time! All is well here - sorry for the alarm!!!
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    Anti Aging News Updates

  • TA 65 Supplement – What About the Competition?

    GiGi
    15 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    As someone that does a lot of blog posting about anti aging and the TA 65 supplement, I sometimes get emails from competitors trying to get me to promote their product - which is "the same as" or sometimes "even better" than TA 65. They often cite "scientific studies" that have been done. TA 65 Supplement – What About the Competition? is a post from: Anti Aging Nutrition News

  • The Major Differences Between Nutritionists and Dietitians

    GiGi
    3 May 2012 | 7:07 pm
    You've probably heard the titles “nutritionist” and “dietitian” thrown around, but you may not be sure what exactly nutritionists and dietitians do and what credentials they have. Both nutritionists and dietitians are connected to the overall field of nutrition, but what they do and what credentials they have differ. Here’s what you should know about the major differences between nutritionists and dietitians:The Major Differences Between Nutritionists and Dietitians is a post from: Anti Aging Nutrition News

  • Has Your Doctor Turned You Into a Hypochondriac?

    GiGi
    10 Apr 2012 | 8:00 am
    Once you turn 40 you start hearing a different tune from your doctor. The person who once said you were healthy as an ox is starting to tell you about the problems of aging, how you aren't as strong as you used to be and that oncoming illnesses are imminent and dangerous. This has led many to believe that their doctor is trying to make them a hypochondriac. Are doctors doing this, or is it just the imagination of someone who really cannot accept that his or her health truly is declining? If the doctor is doing this, is this considered malpractice? All of these questions will be answered.Has…

  • How To Make A Face Pack At Home

    GiGi
    3 Apr 2012 | 8:00 am
    If your skin is in need of a little TLC, why not revitalize your complexion in time for the summer months? Exfoliate on a weekly basis, you could book a facial peel with a reputable company or whip up your very own face pack - you know you’re worth it. Natural ingredients can work wonders, so here are five concoctions to try out at home:How To Make A Face Pack At Home is a post from: Anti Aging Nutrition News

  • TA 65 Results – One Year Later

    GiGi
    27 Mar 2012 | 8:00 am
    Hard to believe it's been a year since I started taking TA 65 to see if this new anti aging supplement lives up to the hype. If you haven't been reading about my results so far, here is the last one - TA 65 Results -6 months. So here are my TA 65 one year results. TA 65 Results – One Year Later is a post from: Anti Aging Nutrition News
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    Nourishing Thoughts

  • National Teachers Appreciation Day

    9 May 2012 | 9:04 am
    We want to recognize the wonderful work that teachers do every day helping our children through example and instruction. Teachers help children learn important life lessons about healthy habits, the importance of choosing healthier foods and being ...

  • Celebrate being active with kids during National Physical Fitness and Sports Month

    7 May 2012 | 6:38 am
    This month we are celebrating being active. It is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. The weather is beautiful outside and this is a perfect month to get the whole family moving. Here are some ideas to help your family get started: ...

  • New study shows that preschoolers need more time outdoors

    4 May 2012 | 8:22 am
    Is your child getting enough outdoor activity? New study indicates that preschool children may not be getting enough supervised outdoor play time.

  • How to Save Money by Being Healthy

    3 May 2012 | 3:28 pm
    Americans are aware that one of their biggest expenses beyond housing costs is often health insurance. While it is possible to save by using comparison websites like InsuranceQuotes.org, remaining healthy is a key part of saving even more on health ins...

  • Natural Remedies for Illness in Kids and Adults Alike

    2 May 2012 | 8:18 am
    No mom likes to hear coughing or sneezing, but unfortunately sickness is apart of our everyday lives. When cough and cold season roll around, it seems like any mom can be expected to make a trip to the pharmacy every other week - which can get incredi...
 
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    Integrative Nutrition Blog

  • 27 Ways to Lift Your Mood in Minutes

    Christy Goldfeder
    15 May 2012 | 3:15 pm
    What makes you feel amazing? What can snap you out of a bad mood in seconds? One of the key things we learn at Integrative Nutrition is how to feel our whole selves with what we call “Primary Food” – the relationships, activities, work, exercise, and spiritual practices that fulfill our lives and fill us up in ways that food cannot. Our community is great at feeding themselves with healthy doses of Vitamin L (love) and primary food. We asked our community what makes them feel their best, and here’s what they told us:read more

  • Motivate Your Monday with the Seinfeld Productivity Secret

    Ansley Fones
    14 May 2012 | 2:46 pm
    The first day of the week can be a daunting prospect with so much undone ahead of you. Look at it from another point of view, though, and Monday is a perfect day for starting new habits and striving towards new goals. If you ask around the office here at Integrative Nutrition, our goals include many small intentions, like exercising more often, accomplishing creative projects, learning a new skill or language, and keeping our apartments cleaner. These goals can fall through the cracks, though, because they seem too ambitious or maybe we just forget to work on them. They would be much more…

  • Happy Mother's Day From Integrative Nutrition!

    Bridget Shannon
    13 May 2012 | 7:35 am
    Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms out there! Hopefully you have an extra special day planned for your mom, enjoying her company over brunch, or showering her with gifts! More importantly, we hope you take the time today to tell your mother how much she means to you and why you appreciate her. We asked some Integrative Nutrition staffers to share what they love about their moms and what makes them so special. Read below to see their responses – this is a very loving bunch! “I've never met anyone more caring, compassionate, beautiful, loving and kind than my mom. She…

  • Pure Bliss Eats: A Healthy Online Bakery

    Bridget Shannon
    12 May 2012 | 8:05 am
    It takes a lot of guts to leave a secure, full-time job, but Nicole Culver, a 2011 graduate of the Health Coach Training Program from South Hempstead, NY, said she would have been crazy to stay. Her dream was to help people have a healthier life, and now she’s living it – watching not one, but two businesses grow. In addition to health coaching, Nicole has launched Pure Bliss Eats, a healthy online bakery loaded with delicious treats. (The pictures alone are enough to make your mouth water!) The mission behind tasty sweets like organic granola and gluten free chocolate balls is to…

  • Announcing the Health Leadership Award

    Joshua Rosenthal
    11 May 2012 | 8:29 am
    I am thrilled, proud and honored to present the very first Health Leadership Award to an outstanding graduate who has been a leader in the school food movement, a health educator, and role model for her children and her community:  Allison Carmen. When I first met Allison, she was a young woman in her twenties, highly educated and a successful lawyer for a large New York City firm. As one of the thirty students in Integrative Nutrition’s very first class, she demonstrated an exceptional desire to understand the transformational effects that nutrition can have on our lives. With…
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    Nutrition Business Journal

  • Is magnesium the next vitamin D?

    15 May 2012 | 1:33 pm
    Move over vitamin D: Magnesium is about to grab the spotlight as the go-to supplement for stressed-out, sleep-deprived people. New Hope 360 Blog read more

  • Sustainable farming 2.0

    15 May 2012 | 11:35 am
    Through operating their farm Stahlbush Island Farms, Bill and Karla Chambers have become pioneers in sustainable farming and food production. From becoming the first be certified-sustainable farm to implementing the first biogas plant to power its entire operation, Stahlbush Island Farms break new ground daily. Organic Connections, the magazine for Natural Vitality, reports. read more

  • Edible what? Packaging gets sci-fi

    15 May 2012 | 11:20 am
    Scientists at the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard have developed new technology called WikiCells that can be used to create edible packaging. But will this really solve our packaging waste problem? New Hope 360 Blog read more

  • IMG co-founder Jeff Hilton to host NBT Awards at Vitafoods Europe

    15 May 2012 | 11:08 am
    Integrated Marketing Group He's no Billy Crystal, but Integrated Marketing Group's Jeff Hilton will host the annual Nutraceutical Business & Technology (NBT) Awards on May 23 at The Starling Geneva Hotel and Conference Center in Geneva, Switzerland. read more

  • Bizerba launches partner activities in Southeast Asia

    15 May 2012 | 10:57 am
    Bizerba Bizerba, the solutions provider from Balingen, and the Thai company Food Processing Technology (FPT) have signed a partnership agreement for the region of Southeast Asia. read more
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    Advocare Tips

  • Advocare 20% Discount Free Products Extended

    AdvoGirl
    9 May 2012 | 10:22 am
    Advocare membership deal with 20% discount, essentially for free - Back by Popular Demand...

  • Advocare Lunch Ideas

    AdvoGirl
    29 Apr 2012 | 11:22 am
    Here are some ideas that work well all through the 24 Day Challenge plus some ideas for when you finish your challenge.

  • Single Dad Changes Life Through Advocare

    AdvoGirl
    1 Apr 2012 | 2:19 pm
    Mike Ferro has paid off more than $85,000 in debt as a single father and living the life he imagined.

  • Help for Carb Lovers

    AdvoGirl
    30 Mar 2012 | 7:42 am
    We all aim for being on plan 100%. Because real life happens, my insurance policy, Carb-Ease Plus, is always in my purse.

  • Four Frozen Fruit Tips

    AdvoGirl
    29 Mar 2012 | 11:46 am
    Frozen fruit can help your Advocare way of eating, and saves some $$ since there is no waste.
 
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    Pinch My Salt

  • Strawberry Bruschetta with Balsamic Vinegar and Basil

    Nicole
    15 May 2012 | 11:46 am
    While living in Sicily, my diet revolved around a few main staples during the warmer months: tomatoes, basil, mozzarella, olive oil, and bread.  I never grew tired of simple dishes like Insalata Caprese and Bruschetta al Pomodoro and I don’t think I ever will.  Each year, as the weather warms up, I start looking forward to tomato season, knowing it will bring plates of layered tomatoes and fresh mozzarella and trays of toasted bread topped with chopped tomato to my table once again.(...)Continue reading Strawberry Bruschetta with Balsamic Vinegar and Basil © Pinch My Salt, 2012. |…

  • Ideas for a Homemade Valentine’s Day

    Nicole
    12 Feb 2012 | 11:00 am
    (...)Continue reading Ideas for a Homemade Valentine’s Day © Pinch My Salt, 2012. | Permalink: http://pinchmysalt.com/ideas-for-a-homemade-valentines-day/ | Feed enhanced by Better Feed from Ozh

  • Wordless Wednesday: Learning to Live Together

    Nicole
    8 Feb 2012 | 6:00 am
    It’s hard to believe that it’s been over seven years since we brought home a scrawny stray kitten to terrorize Smack.  It wasn’t exactly love at first sight.  She looks quite a bit different now. © Pinch My Salt, 2012. | Permalink: http://pinchmysalt.com/wordless-wednesday-learning-to-live-together/ | Feed enhanced by Better Feed from Ozh

  • Braised Short Rib Sandwich with Caramelized Onion Marmalade

    Nicole
    6 Feb 2012 | 4:41 pm
    Did you watch the Super Bowl yesterday?  Did you eat way too much junk food and/or consume a few too many adult beverages?  I bet a lot of you did.  While I didn’t drink (or watch much of the game), I took full advantage of the Super Bowl Sunday excuse to eat junk food, including lots of chips and dip and a bit too much ice cream.  But the best thing I ate yesterday, by far, was this braised short rib sandwich.(...)Continue reading Braised Short Rib Sandwich with Caramelized Onion Marmalade © Pinch My Salt, 2012. | Permalink:…

  • Food Blog Friday: Coconut Bars from Elana’s Pantry

    Nicole
    4 Feb 2012 | 6:37 pm
    Food Blog Friday is back and this week I’m featuring some delicious Coconut Bars from Elana’s Pantry.  These moist dessert bars are packed with coconut flavor and made with all natural ingredients.  They are grain and gluten-free and lightly sweetened with honey rather than processed sugar.(...)Continue reading Food Blog Friday: Coconut Bars from Elana’s Pantry © Pinch My Salt, 2012. | Permalink: http://pinchmysalt.com/food-blog-friday-coconut-bars-from-elanas-pantry/ | Feed enhanced by Better Feed from Ozh
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    Dietriffic.com

  • If Your Job Is Like This Then It Could Be Killing You

    Melanie
    8 May 2012 | 4:14 pm
    fuzzcat Yes, I know. It seems like everything is a potential killer nowadays. But, this one is particularly disconcerting for many of us. You see, for years we’ve been led to believe that as long as we follow a regular exercise program, our health should be okay. At least, it should be much better than those who don’t follow a regular exercise program. Makes sense, but it’s not telling the whole story. The sobering news I’m bringing to you today, is that your basic exercise regimen may not be enough. Depressing, or what? So, what’s the problem? Well, according to…

  • The Big Lie Called BMI

    Melanie
    1 May 2012 | 5:06 am
    Image Credit: Arinas74 Even if you don’t know precisely what it is, or how it’s worked out, I’ll hazard a guess that you’ve heard about body mass index, or BMI before. If you’ve ever had a health check with your doctor or dietitian, they probably made a note of your BMI. They may even have used it as ‘evidence’ in their case to help you realize that you need to improve your physical health. But, is it a reliable indicator of your body composition and overall wellness? What Is Body Mass Index? Basically, it is a calculation which uses your weight…

  • What Are Polyphenols?

    Kiko Rex
    25 Apr 2012 | 4:00 am
    With so many “natural” branded foods on the shelves these days, it can be somewhat difficult to weed out the decent foods from the junk posing as healthy food. But, I have some good news to that end. Some of the very best foods for you do not need to be branded as “natural,” and the things that make these foods aesthetically pleasing (in this case, giving them their color) also make them good for you. The “things” in question are polyphenols, which are found in all fruits, vegetables, legumes, and seeds (this includes chocolate). What Are Polyphenols?

  • Is Chocolate Healthy?

    Nadia Jones
    18 Apr 2012 | 4:00 am
    Please welcome Nadia Jones to Dietriffic today by leaving her a comment below ~ Melanie Chocolate, while wonderful and delicious, it’s usually the first thing to get the boot when we try to lose weight. It’s notorious for being high in calories and sugar, making it every dieter’s nightmare. Is Chocolate Healthy? You may have heard that chocolate can be a health food. So, is chocolate healthy? Well yes, some chocolate can actually improve your overall health. This is because it is rich in flavonoids. These are antioxidants that promote healthy skin, and reduce the risk of…

  • Beat Scary Food Bills! Try These Money Saving Tips

    Mia
    12 Apr 2012 | 4:39 pm
    Please welcome guest author, Mia Johnson, to Dietriffic today ~ Melanie Many people wanting to get healthy or lose weight automatically turn to specialized diet programs to help them achieve their goals. Unfortunately, most diet programs these days require that customers purchase specific foods, and enroll in classes or attend meetings. Depending on the program, these classes and meals can cost anywhere from $70 – $140 per week. But, rather than spending heaps of money to eat a lot of processed foods, you could save a considerable amount by cooking at home, and focusing on some very basic…
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    Nourish Me

  • a sorrel and lentil soup

    Lucy
    29 Apr 2012 | 6:21 pm
    A weekend of very good eating: a barley risotto, one made with the properly pearled stuff, stirred slowly while dancing (as best one can) to Van Morrison at the stovetop. Almost better the next day made into almond-crusted croquettes with quick-pickled radishes and steamed carrots on the side. Salads straight from the garden each lunchtime, and a tray of tiny jam tarts, some filled with the incredible lime curd that mum brought from her kitchen to mine, for afters.   While mum and dad were here last week I cooked a dish not dissimilar to this, consequently ending up with too many…

  • cherry tomato gratin

    Lucy
    15 Apr 2012 | 9:00 pm
    A few weeks ago - can it really have been a few weeks ago? where does the time go - Kathryn came to stay, a visit that was part just catching up but also, because we so rarely get time to see one another in the flesh, part work. An Honest Kitchen may be quiet from time to time in a public sense, but privately, there is always a lot going on, in and among other bits of work of course, but it's a happy constant in our lives. Pens and diaries poised, we planned a full year and a half ahead at the red table, then we cooked - Kathryn sliced, then roasted thick rounds of eggplant from the…

  • plenty

    Lucy
    4 Apr 2012 | 7:45 pm
    The Thursday before the Easter long weekend is always a happy jumble of  madness and excitement and, in our part of the world, a feeling that, at last, the harvest is in. That Good Friday this year just so happens to fall on the same day as the first Seder of Pesach meant that an early morning visit to the organic vegetable shop was crazy-good. A beautiful older woman sidled up next to me, basket heavily laden, and asked if I'd ever made chicken soup. We discussed the pros and cons of peeling the carrots and parsnips, whether swede would be a good addition (I think not, but perhaps…

  • mint

    Lucy
    25 Mar 2012 | 5:41 pm
    A small cry for help, today. The Bog, which runs halfway along the eastern side of the property and which, now that the rain has subsided a little is no longer technically a bog, is home to not one large, out of control bed of mint, but two. We tame them periodically by either mowing over them or, far more excitingly, by cutting them down with our industrial-strength whipper-snipper. SO much fun, let me tell you. The smell alone is divine...  Anyway, I like mint, but I do not completely love the stuff. Any ideas on what I can do with it all? 

  • still

    Lucy
    12 Mar 2012 | 12:34 am
    There comes a time each season when you must decide which of the plants needs to go. Some of the tomatoes were ripped out this weekend to make room for the next lot - garlic and red cabbage and celery, fingers crossed. Nights are cool, especially after the rain we caught the edge of recently. Summer's nearly done.   It's not easy to make this mind of mine quiet, but I swear, I'm going to keep trying. The brief glimpses of what it's like to be properly still I've been learning feel good. Really good. I like to think that gardening is an act of meditation, the…
 
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  • Having good ingredients in the house

    9 May 2012 | 4:23 am
    Over the last few weeks I feel like I’ve got my cooking mojo back. For a while it had disappeared. Meals seemed difficult and I couldn’t decide what to cook. My usual ability to make a meal from the cupboards just wasn’t working and I was finding it hard to get enthusiastic about cooking. This happens to me occasionally. While I usually spend a lot of time thinking about food, planning what we’re going to eat and cooking. Just sometimes the urge and interest deserts me. As my enthusiasm has returned, I’ve been reminded of one of the fundamental principles of…

  • Some thoughts on hot cross buns & Easter eggs

    3 Apr 2012 | 6:36 pm
    I’ve been thinking about Easter eggs and hot cross buns this week. You see, I love them both, particularly hot cross buns. Nothing wrong with that. However, much like seasonal eating, I think an integral part of my enjoyment is their limited availability. I’d never buy or make a fruit bun normally and I rarely eat chocolate. However I wouldn’t dream of missing out my annual hot cross bun or Easter egg. However these foods are not simply available for a few days each year. More and more they’re in the shops months before Easter arrives. I spotted hot cross buns at the…

  • Some thoughts on butter

    13 Mar 2012 | 2:56 am
    I was asked recently if butter was better for you, because it it was a “natural wholefood”. This question made me pause, because you know what, I think we’re in serious danger of over-sentimentalising butter. Butter used to be made on individual farms, by people churning the extra cream from their milk. Some people still make it this way for their own use and there are also small artisan producers who are continuing this tradition of hand made butter. However this is not how the vast majority of butter that’s consumed in Australia is made. Instead, most people buy…

  • What's your dietary low hanging fruit?

    29 Feb 2012 | 1:31 am
    I’ve been talking to clients this week about getting rid of their dietary low hanging fruit. These are the habits and foods which are easy to get rid of. I find most people have some eating routines which they don’t really care about. Not when they actually think about it. It might be something they continue doing out of habit, or because it’s what they think they want. Sometimes it’s a food habits which people enjoy, but not that much. Not enough to feel deprived if they stop. It could be the second cup of coffee, or the half teaspoon of sugar they’re having in…

  • 7 foods I keep in my freezer

    21 Feb 2012 | 6:00 am
    Following Charlotte’s guest post on freezer love, I started thinking about all the foods I keep in my freezer. Sure there’s normal stuff like bread, leftover meals and ice. However I also put a lot of foods in my freezer, which other people probably don’t. Driving this is my hatred of wasting food. Rather than have something go off, I’m more likely to put it in the freezer and see if that works. Some things don’t, like the time I froze raw broccoli. While other foods I just don’t like from the freezer, for example cooked rice, pasta and potatoes. However…
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  • Lucky Vitamin Presents: The Swedish Diet

    Mauricio Matusiak, Senior Editor
    15 May 2012 | 4:00 pm
    Lucky Vitamin is introducing a revolutionary product to help your weight loss program: The Swedish Diet. The Swedish Diet weight loss program can help you enjoy a better life through better health, naturally. This unique diet provides a wide range of quality products, facts, tips and interesting information that may lead you to a new improved way of living. The Swedish Diet gently boosts metabolism, decreases appetite and aids digestion to promote weight loss. It is loaded with nourishing vitamins, minerals, essential amino acids and electrolytes that one needs while eating less to lose…

  • Lucky Vitamin Presents: Chandler Farm

    Mauricio Matusiak, Senior Editor
    14 May 2012 | 5:00 pm
    Lucky Vitamin is happy to present another top quality brand of personal care products: Chandler Farm. Chandler Farm offers natural and safe products to create a lifestyle that supports healthy living while contributing to our world and environment. All ingredients used are plant derived, never tested on animals, and all of body care products exceed the Safe-Cosmetics Standards. This unique line of personal care products is created using only organic and natural ingredients, essential oils, and flower and plant extracts. Chandler Fars products are paraben free, and contain no harmful…

  • Eating Berries May Help Improve Memory

    Mauricio Matusiak, Senior Editor
    9 May 2012 | 10:00 am
    A new study from Harvard researchers suggests that eating blueberries and strawberries may stave off memory decline and memory loss that comes with aging. For the study, researchers looked at data from the long-running Nurses’ Health Study of nearly 122,000 registered nurses between the ages of 30 and 55 who completed health questionnaires starting in 1976. Every four years the nurses were surveyed on their eating habits and between 1995 and 2001, researchers began testing memory in 16,000 of the nurses who by this time were over 70 years old. Testing the subjects’ memory in…

  • Looking for Healthy Snacks? Try Sunflower Seeds

    Mauricio Matusiak, Senior Editor
    8 May 2012 | 10:00 am
    If you are looking for healthy snacks, you need to consider adding sunflower seeds to your list. A delicious and nutritious way to help to improve your health, sunflower seeds can be eaten raw, roasted, or used for flavor and texture in a variety of meals. Many people are unfamiliar with the benefits of eating sunflower seeds from vitamins and minerals, to lowering the risk of developing heart disease and diabetes. Often considered the “unofficial snack” of baseball and softball, sunflower seeds availability has increased recently and sunflower oil has also become a top selling item in…

  • Lucky Vitamin Presents: NutritionWorks

    Mauricio Matusiak, Senior Editor
    7 May 2012 | 10:00 am
    Lucky Vitamin is happy to introduce another top quality brand of supplements for our customers: NutritionWorks. NutritionWorks offers the Sunshine Vitamin D line of supplements, available in a variety of forms, from tablets to liquid, caplets to chewables. This unique product line is also available in different potencies from 400 I.U. up to 5000 I.U. so you can be sure to find the perfect form and strength for all your vitamin D needs. NutritionWorks Sunshine vitamin D supplements are produced by Windmill Health Products. Windmill Health Products has been providing pharmacies and…
 
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    Powder And Pills - Sports Nutrition Blog

  • Creatine Benefits And Side Effects

    13 May 2012 | 11:23 pm
    Creatine is a sports supplement that is second only to whey protein in the popularity stakes. Everyone knows it is popular among bodybuilders and powerlifters, but is also used by a variety of sportspersons. These days, the field of sports science and nutrition is taken very seriously. Any chance of improving performance and gaining an advantage on the opposition, is explored. When people are considering taking this supplement for the first time, they always ask about the creatine benefits and side effects. Creatine Benefits - The athletes among us who are involved in weight training, enjoy…

  • ATP Advantage Creatine Serum Review

    19 Apr 2012 | 2:21 pm
    Muscle Marketing USA was among the first companies to launch creatine in liquid form. This was in the form of their ATP Advantage creatine serum range. Fast forward 17 years and the products are still going strong. This is a creatine supplement which has split opinions in the bodybuilding and fitness enthusiasts for years. The old school guys say it is not much use as creatine in liquid form is unstable and breaks down to the waste product creatinine. However, all manaufacturers vehemently dispute this theory. They point out the serum has a shelf life and it will remain stable until after the…

  • Whey Protein Side Effects

    10 Apr 2012 | 12:27 pm
    It is surprising how often the topic of whey protein side effects crops up. In fairness, it seems to be a topic fuelled by newcomers to supplementation. I have been supplementing with whey protein for many years and have never experienced any ill effects. The only thing i can recall was a touch of wind but that was years ago with a cheap protein powder. However, you can get the same problem with lots of regular foods. These days, sport nutrition supplementation equals big business and the bestseller is always whey protein. The big companies do not want you to buy the odd tub of protein, they…

  • Body Fortress Protopure Review

    6 Jun 2009 | 11:57 am
    Body Fortress has a wide range of supplements covering most areas of sport and fitness. In these harsh economic times many athletes are eager to find out whether these products are a value for money purchase. Body Fortress Protopure is not the most expensive whey protein, but it does compare well with some of the high end products it competes with. If it is used as a post-workout shake it is reasonably effective. It contains an adequate amount of protein and it is a quality whey protein source. Cross-flow micro-filtered whey protein is widely acknowledged as a superior protein source. The…

  • Myprotein Ultra Fine Scottish Oats Review

    13 Mar 2009 | 5:05 am
    Where food sources are concerned carbohydrates can be a real problem when you are not bulking up. Eventually the time will come when you want to diet down and jettison a few pounds of excess fat that has been accumulated. Choosing a good source of carbohydrate can make the process a lot simpler. Ultra fine Scottish rolled oats are widely accepted as one of the best carbohydrates for any bodybuilder or athlete. The reason for their popularity is the fact they are a slow release energy food source. There is no massive spike in blood sugar and insulin levels prompted by a serving of starchy…
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  • Slimquick Ultra Caffeine Free Calorie Burner, 72-count Box

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    16 May 2012 | 12:51 am
    Slimquick Ultra Caffeine Free Calorie Burner, 72-count Box Burn CALORIES Provide ANTIOXIDANTS Reduce STRESS Increase METABOLISM Burn CARBS and Reduce FATIGUE Includes free starter meal plan & exercise program Lose up to 25 pounds quickly with slimquick ultra caffeine free calorie burner Triple action burn: burn Fat burn carbs burn calories SLIMQUICK Ultra Caffeine Free Calorie Burner is designed to address six ways that women lose weight. It uses clinically researched key ingredients that work in a unique combination to BURN CALORIES and CARBS.* The SLIMQUICK Ultra Caffeine Free Calorie…

  • Men’s Health Maximum Muscle Plan: The High-Efficiency Workout Program to Increase Your Strength and Muscle Size in Just 12 Weeks

    admin
    15 May 2012 | 9:44 am
    Men’s Health Maximum Muscle Plan: The High-Efficiency Workout Program to Increase Your Strength and Muscle Size in Just 12 Weeks The science of muscle building has changed, and this pioneering workout book–packed with new discoveries that cannot be found in other books–shows how lifters today can get bigger, stronger, and more ripped Forget everything you ever learned about strength training. Whether you’re just an occasional lifter or a gym rat who lives next to the dumbbell racks, there’s a good chance that nearly everything you’re doing is wrong. This…

  • Metabo EXtreme Fat Burner Weight Loss Diet Pill 60 Caps

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    15 May 2012 | 4:53 am
    Metabo EXtreme Fat Burner Weight Loss Diet Pill 60 Caps Herbal Thermogenic Diet Complex Extreme Herbal Weight Management Support Formula Metabo ExtremeTM has become one of our most popular herbal thermogenic fat burners. Metabo ExtremeTM our new Ephedra-alternative, high-energy products, is designed to give you amazing results when you are dieting, working out, or when you just need lots of extra, high energy! Metabo ExtremeTM is highly effective and will help you reach your weight training and fat loss goals in record time! No other ephedra-free thermogenic Fat Burner, has been proven more…

  • Most popular Build Muscle Diet For Men auctions

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    14 May 2012 | 8:52 am
    build muscle diet for men eBay auctions you should keep an eye on: Men’s Health TNT Diet: The Explosive New Plan to Blast Fat, Build Muscle, and… US $14.95 End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 13:05:33 PDTBuy It Now for only: US $14.95Buy it now | Add to watch list Men’s Fitness magazin May 2010 CHRIS O’DONNELL Grant Hill Diet BUILD MUSCLE FAST US $5.99 End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 13:44:19 PDTBuy It Now for only: US $5.99Buy it now | Add to watch list Men’s Health NUTRITION MANUAL #2 178 pgs Get in Shape Build Muscle Strength Diet US $18.89 End Date: Sunday…

  • Power Girl Fitness – Time Crunch – 10 Minute LEGS Workout

    admin
    14 May 2012 | 8:50 am
    Power Girl Fitness – Time Crunch – 10 Minute LEGS Workout Price: $ 1.99
 
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    Healthy Food & Healthy Living

  • Put those fruits and veggies a little closer

    Dr. Ayala
    9 May 2012 | 8:01 am
    Proximity and convenience affect food choices. Food sellers know that the closest, easiest to grab, and most noticeable food items will sell more, that’s why they place the products that they want you to buy on an eye-level shelf, near the checkout and in an open case. Could proximity and visibility promote good-for-you foods just as well?

  • Preschoolers suffering nature and exercise deficits

    Dr. Ayala
    2 May 2012 | 7:38 am
    Experts say that free play - especially outdoors - is crucial to kid's health and obesity prevention, but chances to play outside have been on the decline over the past few decades. Busy lives, over anxiety about safety, screen based entertainment and lack of awareness are keeping kids indoors.

  • Can we blame our habits for making us fat?

    Dr. Ayala
    25 Apr 2012 | 6:30 am
    We’d like to think we’re free to make choices about our everyday life. But studies show that almost half of the actions people take each day aren’t actually a result of decisions – they’re driven by habit alone. We can do our kids a favor by helping them acquire good habits and avoid unhealthy ones.

  • Flat Belly Tip: Eat More Fiber

    Dr. Ayala
    18 Apr 2012 | 5:10 am
    Not all body fat is created equal: Belly fat is especially risky to your health. Can we affect where we deposit our fat, and does the kind of food we eat determine body shape? A new study found that for every 10 grams of soluble fiber eaten per day, belly fat was reduced by about 4 percent after 5 years – even when people gained weight. Fiber may be the ultimate flat belly food!

  • Three healthy habits to help fight childhood obesity

    Dr. Ayala
    11 Apr 2012 | 6:26 am
    A recent study in Pediatrics examined the association between childhood obesity and three household routines—regularly eating dinner as a family, getting enough sleep, and limiting TV-time—and found that 4-year-olds exposed all three routines had about a 40 percent lower prevalence of obesity than those exposed to none of these routines.
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    Food Renegade

  • GIVEAWAY: Get Cultured Online Class ($199 Value)

    KristenM
    15 May 2012 | 12:05 pm
    Did you know that 1 gram of naturally-fermented sauerkraut can easily contain 54 billion live bacteria? Compare that to a fairly standard probiotic supplement, which only contains 2-5 billion live bacteria per pill. If you're serious about helping to re-populate your gut with healthy, probiotic bacteria, you can't do better than introducing cultured, living foods into your diet. This week, I'm privileged to be giving away a free enrollment in the Get Cultured! e-course to one of my lucky readers. [[This is a summary only. Keep reading by clicking on the Title above.]]

  • Fight Back Friday May 11th

    KristenM
    10 May 2012 | 9:54 pm
    Welcome to another Fight Back Friday! Today we are bringing together another collection of recipes, tips, anecdotes, and testimonies from members of the Real Food Revolution. Who are they? Why, they're the Food Renegades. You know who you are -- lovers of SOLE (Sustainable, Organic, Local, and Ethical) food, traditional food, primal food, REAL food, the list goes on. I believe that by joining together, our influence can grow, and we can change the way America (and the industrialized world) eats! So, let's have some fun. [[This is a summary only. Keep reading by clicking on the Title above.]]

  • Raisin Chutney Recipe

    KristenM
    10 May 2012 | 12:02 pm
    My husband would eat Raisin Chutney with every meal if I could keep him in a constant enough supply of it. It's a mildly-fermented, slightly sweet and tangy condiment with the flair of Indian cuisine. Raisin Chutney is positively amazing, and a good first food for those who fear naturally fermented, probiotic-rich, living foods. [[This is a summary only. Keep reading by clicking on the Title above.]]

  • Are Mason Jar Ferments Safe?

    KristenM
    9 May 2012 | 11:40 am
    Recently, the internet has been in a tizzy over whether or not mason jar ferments are truly safe. Perhaps you've read other bloggers struggling with the issue. Or, maybe this post is the first you've heard about it. Or maybe you're one of the few who's wondering why I'm even talking about fermentation at all, let alone something called mason jar ferments. [[This is a summary only. Keep reading by clicking on the Title above.]]

  • A New Way to Finance Farms?

    KristenM
    7 May 2012 | 2:38 pm
    When their butcher announced his retirement in 2008, the Jeffries family decided to build their own on-site butcher shop, complete with a traditional brine curing room as well as smoker to produce custom artisan cuts and sausages. Rather than mortgaging off a piece of their farm to finance the project, Walter turned to an innovative new online fundraising tool called Kickstarter. [[This is a summary only. Keep reading by clicking on the Title above.]]
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    A Weight Lifted

  • Mindful Eating Series: How Will You Feed Your Eyes?

    Lisa
    14 May 2012 | 6:30 am
    As part of our mindful eating series, we have been exploring the seven hungers, as discussed in Jan Chozen Bay’s book, “Mindful Eating.”  Eye hunger, nose hunger, mouth hunger, stomach hunger, cellular hunger, mind hunger and heart hunger – each provides a unique lens through which you can investigate your relationship to food and the body.  By noticing your eating through the seven hungers — from a place of curiosity, as opposed to judgment — change is possible. – Barbara Meyer, PhD, Green Mountain at Fox Run Program Director We begin our exploration…

  • Weight of the Nation: Fear & Shame Isn’t a Motivator

    Marsha
    11 May 2012 | 6:30 am
    Up for a little fear, shame and overall misdirection next week?  Then have we got something for you! Tune into HBO’s documentary “Weight of the Nation,” produced in collaboration with the Institute of Medicine, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the National Institutes of Health.  It’s scheduled to air Monday and Tuesday night. I haven’t seen the documentary yet, but I have seen the trailer.  I just watched it again and it’s hard to describe how I feel.  Defeated comes to mind, yet here I am writing this post.  I’m not ready yet…

  • Too Fat For Yoga? Think Again!

    Lisa
    10 May 2012 | 6:30 am
    There are more resources than ever about yoga for plus-size women. Green Mountain at Fox Run interviews Anna Guest-Jelley, founder of Curvy Yoga, about why it’s great for every shape, size and ability. Namaste! Anna, why did you start practicing yoga? I think some kind of bodily discomfort (pain, injury, inflexibility, etc.) brings many people to yoga, and that was certainly the case for me. I started practicing yoga because I was in significant pain from chronic migraines. I was desperate to find anything that might help me, so I decided to give yoga a whirl. How has yoga been an…

  • What is the Best Chocolate?

    Robyn
    9 May 2012 | 5:08 am
    As a dietitian I am often asked, ”What is the best chocolate to eat?”  I believe the goal in asking this question is to find out which type has the most antioxidants or might be lowest in sugar …. essentially it’s a nutrition question.  But I wonder, is picking the most nutrient-dense chocolate, regardless of whether or not you like it, going to be the dietary change that fights cancer or does the trick with lowering our blood sugar?  I’m thinking, no.  Why worry about minutiae such as this? When selecting foods for antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, low…

  • Start Exercising Outdoors with these Online Resources

    Lisa
    7 May 2012 | 6:30 am
    Here at Green Mountain, we encourage intrinsic exercise, being active because it is something you want to do, not something you should do. Both of our fitness interns, Shannon and Lindsey, are Georgia natives and are psyched for the warmer weather. Not surprisingly, they find it a lot more enjoyable to exercise outdoors when the temperature begins to rise! Below, they’ve included some of their favorite warm-weather activities and online resources to help you start exercising outdoors and keep it going: Take walks through neighborhoods you’ve always wanted to see. Try Map My Walk to…
 
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    Natural Health Restored

  • The Plant Based Diet

    15 May 2012 | 3:40 pm
    Discover why a plant based diet is so much better for your health.

  • May Tooth Soap BOGO Sale Alert!

    3 May 2012 | 4:41 pm
    Just heard about this BOGO (buy one, get one) sale on Tooth Soap that's going on for the month of May. Shop now at Toothsoap.com and get one of your favorite types of Tooth Soap in any flavor absolutely FREE when you purchase another Tooth Soap! Choose from Tooth Soap Whip, Gel, Liquid, Shreds, or Liqui-Gel in ANY FLAVOR you like! How's that for a sweet deal? Please read the following instructions before ordering for the easiest shopping experience! Use coupon code: MAY Once you've typed in the coupon code, click "APPLY" so that the discount will be taken before you check out! This is super…

  • Elaine's Healthy Choice Vegan Restaurant

    2 May 2012 | 12:55 pm
    My review of Elaine's Healthy Choice Restaurant in New Haven, Connecticut.

  • Testimonials, Natural-Health-Restored.com

    2 May 2012 | 12:55 pm
    Here is what visitors to natural-health-restored.com are saying about this site.

  • Get A FREETooth Soap With Purchase Alert!!!

    10 Apr 2012 | 3:19 pm
    I just found out that all this month (APRIL 2012) the Tooth Soap people are going to be throwing a FREE Tooth Soap Peppermint Whip into your package when you buy any Tooth Soap. How's that for a great deal? If you've never tried the Whip, now's the perfect opportunity. I really like the flavor and texture of it. It puts even natural brands of toothpaste to shame! The best thing about this special is that you don't even need a coupon code or any such thing. The Whip will be automatically added to your order. Note: You won't see the FREE product listed on your email invoice, but it WILL be…
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    The Nourished Kitchen

  • Moroccan Preserved Lemons

    jenny
    14 May 2012 | 7:15 pm
    Preserved lemons enhance the cooking of North Africa with their pronounced saltiness and a sourness that is oddly mellowed, rather than enhanced, through fermentation.  Even with no other ingredients but salt and lemon, preserved lemons take on other unique and complex flavor profiles that can become even mint-like over time and after proper fermentation. While [...]

  • Giveaway: Ancient Grains, Real Food Cookies, Tomatoes in Glass (and more)

    jenny
    10 May 2012 | 6:35 pm
    I’ve fallen in love with einkorn (as many of Nourished Kitchen’s facebook fans already know).  Einkorn is a beautifully rustic and ancient grain, and a precursor to modern hybridized wheat.  I love its softness, its mild flavor and the way it yields beautiful results in baking.  I typically make my no-knead sourdough bread with freshly [...]

  • campfire roast chicken with flowering onion and dill

    support
    7 May 2012 | 9:27 pm
    When the snows recede and the forests open we like to venture out: reveling in the woods, fishing in lakes and streams and cooking over the campfire in rustic simplicity.  And while it’s too cold to camp comfortably in our area for another month, we spent the last three weeks traveling from Colorado to the California [...]

  • Our Daily Bread: No-knead Sourdough

    jenny
    1 May 2012 | 12:09 pm
    No-knead sourdough bread, with crisp crust and its ballooning airy pockets in the crumb, is our favorite bread.   And, recently, I’ve taken the time to return to the kitchen and my roots within traditional foods by embracing the pleasure breads, grains and pulses bring to the kitchen table in addition to all those lovely fats, [...]

  • The Mindful Carnivore with Tovar Cerulli

    jenny
    27 Apr 2012 | 2:10 pm
    Many Nourished Kitchen readers come to traditional, real foods after vegan- and vegetarianism in searching for a diet and lifestyle that combines ethics, sustainability with health, nutrition and tradition.  This week, I chat with Tovar Cerulli, author of the Mindful Carnivore: A Vegetarian’s Hunt for Sustenance. In reading the Mindful Carnivore and in speaking with [...]
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    HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips

  • Nutrition Faceoff: Rice Krispies Cereal vs. Rice Krispies Gluten-Free Cereal

    Sofia Layarda, MPH, RD
    14 May 2012 | 10:01 am
    (HealthCastle.com) Rice Krispies breakfast cereal has been around for a long time, and is the main ingredient in the sticky, marshmallow-encased rice crispy treats. Recently, Kellogg's has started offering a gluten-free version of Rice Krispies cereal. So in honor of May being Celiac Awareness Month, we thought we would compare the two. Is one version of this cereal better than the other? read more

  • #GoUnDiet Party: Eat Right This Summer

    Gloria Tsang, RD
    11 May 2012 | 10:01 am
    (HealthCastle.com) Summer is finally upon us! Are you ready for another season of outdoor parties and picnics? What are your tricks to cool yourself down with the rising temperature? Join us for a fun discussion and let's share practical tips on eating right this summer! read more

  • Destination Las Vegas: Healthy Eating Options in Sin City

    Christina Newberry, Reviewed by Gloria Tsang, RD
    9 May 2012 | 11:22 am
    (HealthCastle.com) Las Vegas: It's the home of huge buffets, giant steaks, and the deep-fried Twinkie. Finding a healthy meal in a city that tries its best to encourage grown-ups to misbehave may seem like an insurmountable task. But the truth is, there are ever-more options for those looking to skip the giant, grease-fueled meals and explore the lighter side of Vegas dining. With a little pre-planning, you can make it through your whole Vegas vacation without eating a single meal you'll regret. read more

  • Is High Fructose Corn Syrup Worse Than Sugar?

    Sofia Layarda, MPH, RD
    7 May 2012 | 10:01 am
    (HealthCastle.com) People have been saying sugar is sugar, so it doesn't matter whether it's natural or processed.  It turns out they may have to change their view. read more

  • Fava Beans - Food of the Month

    Sofia Layarda, MPH, RD
    2 May 2012 | 10:01 am
    (HealthCastle.com) Our May pick is a legume with a long-standing history of cultivation in many cultures around the world. Also known as broad beans, you can find fava beans in many cuisines, from those in the Middle East and Africa all the way to Europe, Latin America, and Asia. Nutrition Tidbits for Fava Beans ​1/2 cup of boiled fava beans contains: read more
 
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    Planet Raw

  • TAHINI DRESSING

    15 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    A tahini dressing is one of the most delicious and versatile dressings of all. As tahini is made from sesame seeds, it is lighter than a nut-based dressing and is high in protein and calcium, making it a nutritional superstar. A great dressing for when you want something thick and creamy. Smotheringly good! EQUIPMENT Blender INGREDIENTS 2 Tablespoons raw sesame tahini 1 Tablespoon pure water 1 Medjool date Juice of 1/4 lemon OR ¼ orange DIRECTIONS Simply blend all ingredients until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Taste test before using. Add more of whatever you need according to your...

  • The Raw Vegan, Part CXLXI: Waffling No More

    15 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    To be sure, waffles were one of my all-time favorite things to eat. I’d put away my share (and someone else’s) of Eggos, but the best ones were homemade. I had a crackerjack waffle iron that was well-seasoned and I never had any trouble with sticking. A stack of waffles with butter and syrup and I was transported! Or, in the summertime, whip some cream (none of that frozen stuff in plastic tubs for me) and add some fresh strawberries or peaches and man oh man!! I spent my days at work being distracted by my thoughts. In the evening, I’d get online (dratted dialup!) and start searching.

  • Crazy Sexy Life & One Green Planet Articles I Wrote

    13 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    I’m a regular contributor to a couple of fabulous health and wellness hubs, Crazy Sexy Life and One Green Planet. Here are my latest contributions to them that I think you’ll find useful.   Crazy Sexy Life – Supplements: Part of the Cure for Modernity   One Green Planet – Flexibility and the Power of the Raw Food Spectrum Similar Posts: One Green Planet – 3 Easy Raw Food Tips for Busy People Buy Kris Carr’s New Book CRAZY SEXY DIET Today! Raw Food Diet and Labels Spring Power Applesauce (Raw Vegan Recipe) Why I LOVE RAW Vegan Food – Health. Animals. Earth.

  • May 13, 2012

    13 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    Breakfast Chia Porridge serves 1 ~ $1.75 per serving 4 tablespoons chia ($.80) 1/2 cup water 1/2 apple, chopped ($.30) 2 tablespoons walnuts, chopped ($.25) 2 tablespoons raisins ($.20) 1 tablespoon agave ($.20) pinch cinnamon  This is super quick and super easy, and it tastes pretty good, too. In a bowl, stir together the ground chia seeds and water. Let stand for a few minutes so it can gel. Add the chopped apple, chopped walnut, and raisins. Top with the agave and add a pinch of cinnamon, if desired. calories: 341 fat: 18 gr carbs: 57 gr protein: 7 gr Lunch Chard Pockets serves 2 ~…

  • My Week: Strawberries ‘n’ Cream

    13 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    To be sure, this is a week and a day. Yesterday was so long and so busy, I had not the least inkling of a desire to do this post last night. But that can wait its turn… I was all excited last week and couldn’t tell why. Now I can. Our church is going to do a “God in Shoes” June 29. It’s a program for less fortunate women in the area and lots of freebies will be offered including, but not limited to, a pair of shoes. New shoes are preferred but gently used will be accepted, too. Well, you know me (or maybe you don’t). I like to shop on eBay. I’d been watching something on Tuesday…
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    Your Kefir & Kefir Grains Source

  • Go Healthy with Kefir: What benefits Do I Get From Drinking Kefir?

    Giselle
    10 May 2012 | 2:22 am
    When I turned 40 I made sure to try every health food or supplement I heard about. I want to be able to take care of my family for a long time and am sure this is a goal that all parents have. Then I heard about a funny-sounding health secret (from someone close to me lol) – kefir. I thought to myself, “That word doesn’t sound like food at all!” And to my surprise, I discovered that kefir may just be the elixir of good health and long life that I have been looking for. This is what I learned about kefir and what it does. To put it simply, kefir is like yogurt. And what is…

  • What to Do With Kefir Grains When Going On A Vacation

    Giselle
    5 Jul 2011 | 7:00 pm
    I admit, taking care of your kefir grains can be a lot like having a pet fish. You have to regularly change the water and you have to make sure to feed the little marine life at least once a day. Except with the kefir grains, you have to make sure to strain the grains and move them into a new batch of fresh milk to keep them alive and kicking. This is all nice and dandy but honestly it can become an obstacle when you want to go out of town for a business trip or for vacation. You can’t just leave your kefir grains now… can you? If you want to go on a vacation or you just…

  • Problems With Kefir Being Sour and Consistency

    Giselle
    21 Jun 2011 | 7:00 pm
    A lot of people have been observing their Kefir lose its consistency over time. Sometimes the taste and even the smell of the Kefir changes too. People are almost always freaked out about this and no one’s to blame. In fact, this is one of the most common questions that end up in my inbox and honestly, it happens to everyone. First, let’s tackle the taste part, no matter what the consistency or smell of the kefir is. This is by far the easiest to remedy as the consistency and smell of the kefir will eventually follow. The general rule of thumb that I follow, is to simply add more…

  • The Real Deal with Kefir Fermentation Time

    Giselle
    6 Jun 2011 | 9:28 am
    Just a short post I wanted to write, since I’ve been getting lots of questions regarding the Fermentation time that’s needed to make the best Kefir possible and the most beneficial in terms of probiotics. One will quickly find out that there’s a lot of varying opinions on this as some say it takes 12hours while others 3-5 days and everything in between to ferment the kefir grains. Again, I would just like to point out that making Kefir isn’t exactly an exact science. The fun thing about Kefir is that it’s very much like any other recipe you try out. You…

  • Kefir for Your Face

    David
    8 Mar 2011 | 6:00 pm
    We have already heard and witnessed the power of oatmeal. It’s a healthy snack that helps you feel energized and it has natural skin-improving properties. That is why it is now used as an exfoliating agent in many skincare products. But not only oatmeal can give you that smooth and soft skin. Here’s another wonder food that’s not only good for the diet but also great for the skin. Pamper yourself with an organic facial at home with kefir. Kefir contains alpha hydroxyl acid (AHA) which reduces signs of aging such as the dreaded wrinkles. It is a form of lactic acid which harmonizes with…
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    Nutrition Unplugged

  • False Hope in a Bottle: The Trouble with Chasing the Next Big “Miracle” Pill

    Janet
    5 May 2012 | 10:47 pm
    It seems there’s a always a hot new “miracle” food or supplement that sweeps the country.  Acai used to be the front runner.  Now it appears to be raspberry ketones.  Instead of goji berry, it’s African Mango.  Saffron extract is the new Sensa. Now there’s a new crop of products promising miraculous fat-burning, belly-blasting results. Increasingly these miracle products are getting their big break on the Dr. Oz show.  Viewers hang on to every word Dr. Oz says and run out immediately after a convincing segment to buy the supplements touted on the show. …

  • New Tasty Ways to Get Your Whole Grains

    Janet
    4 May 2012 | 8:41 pm
    Did you know that 9 out of 10 Americans fall short of daily whole grain recommendations? There are lots of reasons why it’s important to make at least half your grains whole — from helping to fight heart disease and diabetes to promoting a healthy weight. It’s easier than ever to get your whole grains with the wider availability of whole-grain breads, pastas, snacks and other products on the market. Some tasty new whole-grain items made Prevention’s list of the healthiest and most delicious packaged foods of 2012.  Wanted to share a few with you. For side dishes and…

  • Chocolate for Breakfast?

    Janet
    28 Apr 2012 | 10:08 am
    Chocolate is one of the top 10 breakfast trends named by the Food Channel, based on its research in conjunction with Culture Waves, the International Food Futurists and Mintel International.  You may think of Cocoa Puffs from your  youth, but there are lot more chocolate breakfast cereals on the shelf these days, including Chocolate Cheerios, Frosted Mini Wheats and Special K. Just take a look at all these chocolate cereals from Candy Addict. image courtesy of nettsu on flickr But we’re not just talking cereal, chocolate has become a bona fide adult trend too, according to the Food…

  • Food Trends at IACP Annual Conference

    Janet
    8 Apr 2012 | 6:31 pm
    I recently returned from the International Association of Culinary Professionals annual conference in New York City — which featured a culinary expo that was ideal for food trend spotting.  The conference is attended by world-famous chefs like Jacques Pepin, renowned cookbook authors, food writers, bloggers and even a few celebrities, like Mo Rocca — one of my all-time favorites (isn’t he just brilliant on “Wait, Wait…Don’t Tell Me!”) Here’s me with Mo Rocca eating a chorizo-crusted duck wing with bleu cheese sauce made by Sara Moulton.  Mo…

  • Add Black to Your Plate, Not Just Your Closet: Why Black is the New Black in Foods

    Janet
    30 Mar 2012 | 5:19 pm
    The little black dress is a timeless classic.  Now it appears that ”eating black” is also in style. Black garlic, black rice, black quinoa, black beans, black lentils.  These ebony-hued foods are not only dramatic in appearance, in most cases they offer a specific health advantage, too.   That’s good thing, since black foods are riding high in popularity. Could it be that black is the new black in foods?  That was the topic of my latest post for WebMD’s blog Real Life Nutrition.  Hope you’ll check it out. And let me know if you’ve enjoyed any black…
 
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    Raise Healthy Eaters

  • Why Moms Need Other Moms

    Maryann Tomovich Jacobsen, MS, RD
    11 May 2012 | 9:20 am
    I lived in Los Angeles when Big A was born and all my friends weren’t moms yet. I didn’t realize how much I’d need other moms until I became one. I still joke with my friends how I used to try and pick up moms in coffee shops. I’d slyly ask “How old is your baby?” hoping to make a connection. Eventually I joined a mom’s group and got the support I needed but it was rough in the beginning. So with Mother’s Day this Sunday, I wanted to write about how moms need other moms by highlighting some of the special moms in my life. Same-age kids moms: No…

  • Slow Cooker Balsamic and Tomato Chicken

    Maryann Tomovich Jacobsen, MS, RD
    6 May 2012 | 10:59 pm
    This is a guest post from Katie Sullivan Morford, MS, RD of Mom’s Kitchen Handbook. Check out her blog for more tasty (and healthy) family-friendly meals and don’t forget to like her on Facebook. The slow cooker is a lifesaver on the family dinner front: Put food in crock pot. Set timer. Serve. It’s that easy. Unless, of course, you find yourself with a recipe that demands a lot of prep before it’s even time to start the crock pot. Spending twenty minutes caramelizing an onion or searing a pork tenderloin before the food even makes it into the slow cooker makes it more complicated…

  • How to Make Whole Grain Bread Crumbs

    Maryann Tomovich Jacobsen, MS, RD
    1 May 2012 | 10:10 am
    Awhile back I posted on my Facebook page about freezing bread heels to make bread crumbs — a tip I read in Real Simple. Well, the time had come for me to use the heels I had accumulated. What was I waiting for? Some recipes call for “fresh” bread crumbs vs. dried/toasted, so make sure you check what is needed for your recipe. I like more crunchy bread crumbs so I knew I wanted to toast mine first. I took the heels out out of the freezer and let them defrost. When they were ready, I preheated the oven to 300 and pulled out a cookie sheet. I put them in for about 30 minutes…

  • Recipe Vent, Trying Spree and Joyful meals

    Maryann Tomovich Jacobsen, MS, RD
    24 Apr 2012 | 10:08 am
    I haven’t been posting recipes and meal plans because I’m saving it all for Fearless Feeding. Jill and I are in the process of testing recipes/meal ideas while we are in the homestretch. Over a month to go until we turn in the manuscript!! So I wanted to take some time to get some feedback about what irks you when it comes to recipes and cookbooks. This is your time to vent! But let me go first… I get most of my recipes online but use some of my favorite cookbooks from time to time. I’m not a foodie or someone has been cooking since I was a kid (or young adult), so I…

  • What New Moms Really Need to Keep Breastfeeding

    Maryann Tomovich Jacobsen, MS, RD
    17 Apr 2012 | 9:40 am
    I wrote this essay over 4 years ago chronicling my difficulty breastfeeding Big A — and what I learned in the process. During this time there just happened to be government-sponsored TV ads geared toward getting more women to breastfeed. While Fearless Feeding will not cover breastfeeding, it helps prepare parents for all the potential pitfalls that can happen during the 18 years of feeding. While we hope parents won’t experience too many feeding challenges, we know preparation is power! “My boobs would have to fall off for me not to breastfeed,” I wrote to a friend,…
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  • Baked Asparagus

    Guest Writer
    13 May 2012 | 5:22 pm
    Recipe by Rita Harrington This is a super simple recipe and delicious.Depending on the number of people I use one or two bunches of Asparagus Ingredients: 1 or bunches of Asparagus1 – 2 Tbsp of olive oilKosher Salt to taste Fresh lemon juice Directions: 1.    Coat Asparagus with olive oil2.    Sprinkle with Kosher Salt to [...]

  • Cream of Asparagus Soup

    Diana Herrington
    12 May 2012 | 3:31 pm
    Cream of Asparagus Soup:  dairy free, wheat free,  sugar free… and yummy! Ingredients:1 bunch asparagus (2cups, chopped)1 large onion, sliced in large slices1 – 2 stalks of celery 1 cup water  2 cups almond milk1 tbsp lemon juice1 mashed ripe avocadoSea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste Directions:1.    Chop the asparagus reserving the tips.2.   [...]

  • My Favourite Condiments

    Diana Herrington
    6 May 2012 | 3:37 pm
    There is a vast array of condiments that we use in cooking and there are many new ones that need some explanation. So if you have some information on one that you would like to share, here is the place to do it. I will continually update this list till I have them all in [...]

  • The Deadly Consequences of Our Eating Habits

    Diana Herrington
    22 Apr 2012 | 7:37 pm
      What is Happening to Us? Cancer rates are up in America 225% since 1960. 70 – 80% of the US population is overweight and 80 million are classified as obese. Obesity leads to stress on the heart. 1 out of 3 US children is now considered overweight or obese. Everyday 1,000 Americans are operated [...]

  • Tahini Cream Sauce

    Diana Herrington
    20 Apr 2012 | 11:55 am
    This is a very simple and quick sauce to make.  The taste will vary depending on whether you have it sweet for porridge or a dessert or savoury for on your grain or vegetables. Ingredients: 2 tsp. light tahini (sesame butter) 1 – 2 T water Additional possible Ingredients: 1 tsp. lemon juice 2 drops [...]
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    True Nourishment

  • Mexican Spring (GAPS-Paleo) Cooking Class

    Andrea
    8 May 2012 | 4:25 pm
    In this hands-on class we’ll prepare a whole Mexican-inspired menu that is also GAPS-legal and Paleo/Primal. At the end of the class, we’ll have dinner together. We’ll use techniques including marinating meats and fermenting vegetables and beverages. This class will be 100% gluten, grain, soy, dairy and refined sugar free. All the ingredients will be [...]

  • What exactly is this GAPS healing stuff? (part 3)

    Andrea
    21 Mar 2012 | 5:01 pm
    Hi! This is the third part of our GAPS lesson. You can find part one here and part two here. 3. Recuperate the population of healthy micro-flora in your gut. As I briefly explained in this blog post, there’s a constant battle in your body between the good, beneficial flora and the bad, opportunistic flora, [...]

  • Grain-Free / Sugar-Free Baking Classes

    Andrea
    14 Mar 2012 | 12:02 pm
    One of the critical transitions people experience when they decide to embark on the GAPS journey — or SCD, Paleo, or some other ancestral diet-based healing protocol — is the complete absence of baked goods. You might find yourself desperate for a cookie, or with a nagging feeling of incompleteness for the lack of bread. [...]

  • Herbed Seed and Nut Crackers

    Andrea
    23 Feb 2012 | 11:34 am
    I have been gluten-free for many years, and grain-free for almost two. I usually do pretty well in the craving department, but sometimes a celery, or a carrot stick, no matter how crunchy it might be, just doesn’t do it. I WANT crackers! I’d been wanting to create a very nutrient-dense, GAPS-legal cracker that tasted [...]

  • Cider Braised Beef Shanks

    Andrea
    22 Feb 2012 | 10:37 pm
    Of the muscle meats, the shanks — the lower part of the leg of usually a cow, pig or lamb — is my favorite. Besides being full of connective tissue — we want this for digestive health! — when cooked with enough time and patience, it becomes tender and full of flavor. Delicious! It is [...]
 
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  • Pomergranate : The Super Food

    chongsulee
    9 May 2012 | 7:45 pm
    Pomegranate may not have loads of nutrients compared to other fruits, but it is packed with antioxidants and has gotten the reputation as a super food. How to measure antioxidant property? The Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) measures the power of antioxidant property in any food. The higher the ORAC score, the better is the food in neutralizing the free radicals, which are responsible for degenerative disease and aging. Pomegranate contains vitamin C, vitamin B5, phytochemicals and potassium. A compound called punicalagins is responsible for the powerful antioxidant property. Just…

  • Protein: Which Is The Best?

    chongsulee
    5 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    Protein is a very important component of a healthy diet. Our body needs protein for the repair and regeneration of muscle and other tissues. Production of hormones, enzymes and hemoglobin requires protein. Protein is also a source of energy. Protein is a big molecule made up of small units called amino acids. There are 20 different types of amino acids needed to form different types of proteins for various body functions. There are 3 category of amino acids: Non-essential amino acids – our body manufactures them. Essential amino acids – our body does not manufacture them and we need…

  • Your Gut Health Can Affect Weight Loss

    chongsulee
    29 Apr 2012 | 7:00 pm
    Do you pay attention to your gut health when you are on a weight loss program? Studies have shown that the balance between good and bad bacterial can affect weight gain and obesity. So, it is important to ensure that your gut is healthy to achieve weight loss objective. In 2004, Jeffrey Gordon, professor in Washington University published the first evidence to show that the effect of bacterial flora in the intestine on weight gain. The particular bacteria identified are the ratio between Firmicutes : Bacteroidetes. He observed that obese mice have Firmicutes: Bacteroidetes ratio at 100:1…

  • Food: Are You Getting What You Are Paying For?

    chongsulee
    26 Apr 2012 | 7:00 pm
    Are you aware some of the food that you buy from the supermarket or grocery stores are fake? This is a growing trend in food fraud, which is the deliberate adulteration, dilution, substitution, addition or tampering of food ingredients by manufacturers for economic gains. Food is one of the easier products to fake because of the subtle difference from the real deal. The biggest challenge in food products is that they are natural and there are a number of variations in natural products. To ensure that you are getting what you pay for comes down to being an informed shopper and buying from…

  • Olive Oil: How Do You Know Which Is The Right One?

    chongsulee
    23 Apr 2012 | 7:00 pm
    We all know the health benefits of olive oil and it’s many uses. With this increasing awareness and the growing trend of health consciousness, it has driven the demand for olive oil to rise steadily. When you go to the grocery store or supermarket, you will be confronted by the many labels on the olive oil and wondering which is the right one to buy. Here are some of the terms you should be aware of when buying olive oil: Extra virgin olive oil – the oil is extracted from olive fruit by mechanical method rather than solvent. Very little heat is used (cold pressed) so that the nutrients…
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    Richard's Health Musings

  • Turbulence Training Bodyweight Manual

    Richard
    1 May 2012 | 10:56 am
    I love training at home. I can do what I want, listen to the music I want, I don’t have to take a bunch of gear with me, and a BIG bonus is that I don’t have to worry about picking up MRSA in the shower.  The one downside is during the winter months I … Continue reading »a.A post from: health and fitness

  • TACFIT Survival and the Next 28 Days

    Richard
    24 Apr 2012 | 9:34 am
    I want to introduce you to Alberto Gallazzi’s TACFIT Survival that will train you in “Tactical fitness, or movement which derives from and supports our primal heritage” allows you to: Move to Survive so you become Fit to Thrive.” I love the idea of tactical fitness not because I am a member of our elite forces, … Continue reading »a.A post from: health and fitness

  • Recovery: Isn’t It the Same for Everyone?

    Richard
    9 Apr 2012 | 12:39 pm
    The last five months I have been living in a state of fatigue…my five month old twin newborns have been a huge blessing to my wife and I.  They have also provide a great opportunity for spiritual endurance training.  They suffer from a host of food intolerances.  So imagine being up every 1 to 1.5 hours … Continue reading »a.A post from: health and fitness

  • Health From the Inside Out Through Emotional Health

    Richard
    27 Mar 2012 | 10:54 am
    Last week I posted about the power of introverts and how as an introvert, I train my mental health.  Spring arrived with a blast of warm weather for most of us in the States.  Spring reminds us that summer is around the corner which brings shorts and swimsuits with it.  Do you want to feel more … Continue reading »a.A post from: health and fitness

  • Introverts, Our Quiet Climb

    Richard
    22 Mar 2012 | 11:49 am
    We all benefit from learning new things which is why I follow TEDTalks presentations. Earlier this month was a presentation by Susan Cain on the Power of Introverts.  Now you are probably asking why do I care?  Health and fitness should not only be limited to the physical.  Distinct mental and emotional/Spiritual health needs exist.  … Continue reading »a.A post from: health and fitness
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  • Q's Day: Are You Sneaky in the Kitchen?

    Steph
    15 May 2012 | 9:43 am
    I often modify recipes to bump up the nutritional value, but I have no problem sharing what I changed or added.  It seems that at some point or another, most people have been 'deceptive' or 'sneaky' and have added vegetables, fruit, ground flax, etc. when they're cooking or baking.  Sometimes it's a way to help make sure your picky eater is getting more vegetables and fruit, at other times it may be based on the ingredients you have available.  I don't like the idea of trickery, because I would love to live in a world where people enjoy healthy eating and they know that…

  • Glo's Lentil Granola Bar

    Steph
    14 May 2012 | 5:39 pm
    A fellow RD recommended the Lentil Granola Bars on lentils.ca so I just had to try them!  Using lentil puree makes it so you don't even notice the lentils (in case you were worried).  I think I made mine too thin though and will use a smaller pan next time.  They were nice and sweet and a good recipe to add to my collection. May is Love Your Lentils month in Canada, so be brave and start (or continue) to cook with this great pulse!  Plus don't forget to "Love" a dish daily  on loveyourlentils.ca for your chance to win a trip to beautiful Prince Edward Island to meet…

  • Celebrating Moms!

    Steph
    11 May 2012 | 4:46 pm
    3 Generations! With Mother's Day on my mind I thought it would be fun to share a few family recipes with you.  Many of us can think back to a childhood memory and a favourite dish that grandma, grandpa, mom, dad, an aunt, or an uncle made that was unforgettable.  Some family favourites haven't made an appearance in years, some only come out for special occasions, but I'm sure you can think of a great recipe that exists in your family (or maybe is even unique to your family). I'm being more of a foodie today, because the first two recipes I thought of are sweets or desserts.  I…

  • Where to Boogie?

    Steph
    9 May 2012 | 6:16 pm
     What distance will you walk, run, or boogie in Saskatoon on June 10? Happy training (and that includes your nutrition too!) Steph Langdon (Wheler), RD something nutrishus counselling & coaching www.nutrishus.com

  • Q's Day: Plan a Picnic

    Steph
    8 May 2012 | 12:21 pm
    We can have fun eating in different locations once the snow has gone and the grass is green.  It finally feels like Spring is here and that gets me excited about picnics and BBQs.  We had planned to have a Sunday picnic with friends this past weekend, but the rain put a damper on that! Please remember to keep food at appropriate temperatures when you're bringing it outdoors with you.  The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has some food safety tips to avoid food poisoning: If you plan on grilling, make sure you know what temperature some of your favorites like hamburgers…
 
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    Healthline Health Blogger Tara Gidus - Diet Diva

  • A Fantastic “Gnu” Product

    Tara Gidus, MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N
    14 May 2012 | 2:00 am
    For years now, the key phrase for keeping weight off and keeping you fuller longer has been simply, “Eat more fiber.” According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, you should be getting 25 to 30g of fiber in your diet daily. So, the questio...

  • New Product Review: Kashi Steam Meals

    Tara Gidus, MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N
    11 May 2012 | 2:00 am
    Let’s face it, sometimes it is difficult to get to the kitchen to cook. Whether we are running errands, taking kids here and there, or just had a long day at work and the last thing we want to do is cook a meal for the family. Home cooked meals ar...

  • Reading Labels: Beef

    Tara Gidus, MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N
    9 May 2012 | 2:00 am
    For the longest time, Americans have held steak and beef  in the highest of standards. In the old days beef was symbolic of wealth and prestige and today many people still order it to celebrate a special occasion. This year the USDA began requirin...

  • Super Food of the Week: Strawberries

    Tara Gidus, MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N
    7 May 2012 | 2:00 am
    There’s nothing that says “hello summer” quite like eating a juicy, sun ripened strawberry. Strawberries serve a greater purpose than just fulfilling a sweet tooth as they are packed with health benefits, making it a nutritious fruit choice for yo...

  • Super Food of the Week: Olives

    Tara Gidus, MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N
    4 May 2012 | 2:00 am
    We have seen a growing trend this year with a shift from “fat free” foods to healthy fats. While more attention is often given to olive oil than its whole counterpart, olives are actually one of the world’s healthiest and most widely consumed food...
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    Supplement Updates

  • Dietary Supplements for Weight Loss?

    Jarret Morrow, M.D.
    7 May 2012 | 7:30 am
    Dietary Supplements for Weight Loss? is a post from: Dr. Morrow's Dietary Supplement Blog.Obesity is an ongoing problem in developed nations. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there hasMore… No related posts.

  • Does Raspberry Ketone in Supplements Promote Weight Loss?

    Jarret Morrow, M.D.
    4 May 2012 | 5:18 pm
    Does Raspberry Ketone in Supplements Promote Weight Loss? is a post from: Dr. Morrow's Dietary Supplement Blog.Dietary supplements containing raspberry ketone (RK) recently experienced a massive surge in popularity following some discussion on the Dr. OzMore… Related posts:Dietary Supplements for Weight Loss?Do Chromium Supplements Really Promote Weight Loss?Does Red Pepper Promote Weight Loss?

  • The Top 7 Nutritional Mistakes for Your Fitness Program

    Guest Author
    4 Mar 2012 | 11:31 pm
    The Top 7 Nutritional Mistakes for Your Fitness Program is a post from: Dr. Morrow's Dietary Supplement Blog.Aside from the physical aspect of working out, there are nutritional guidelines that you should follow to optimize your chancesMore… Related posts:Nutritional or Herbal supplements for Anxiety Symptoms?Nutritional Supplements for Weight Loss?

  • Don’t Let Your Cold Get the Best of You

    Guest Author
    11 Jan 2012 | 2:06 pm
    Don’t Let Your Cold Get the Best of You is a post from: Dr. Morrow's Dietary Supplement Blog.As we come down from the holiday high, we often distress into a sniffling mess. Many of us hit theMore… Related posts:Improve Athletic Performance: Cold Beverages?Natural Remedies For the Common ColdWhether or Not Weather Affects Arthritis Pain?

  • Probiotic Chewing Gum with Lactobacillus Improves Morning Breath

    Jarret Morrow, M.D.
    9 Jan 2012 | 7:17 pm
    Probiotic Chewing Gum with Lactobacillus Improves Morning Breath is a post from: Dr. Morrow's Dietary Supplement Blog.Just when you though you’ve heard of everything, researchers from the University of Copenhagen published the results of a studyMore… Related posts:Creatine Supplementation Improves Memory in VegetariansDo Probiotics Prevent Upper Respiratory Tract Infections?Do Probiotics Help with Anxiety and Depression?
 
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    The Healthy Home Economist

  • Alternative Cancer Conference Banned by Town Council

    Sarah, The Healthy Home Economist
    15 May 2012 | 6:15 am
    If a group of people were denied rental of a private venue based on race, religion, age, sex, disability or sexual orientation, you can be sure the venue owners would be hauled into court in short order. Without a doubt, there would also be vocal public outcry and a media backlash against such improper and distasteful behavior. Apparently, however, discrimination by public officials and denial of use of a Civic Hall based on the medical beliefs of the conference speakers is allowed with nary a whimper from the surrounding community. (...)Read the rest of Alternative Cancer Conference Banned…

  • Podcast of “What About Nutrition” Radio Interview

    Sarah, The Healthy Home Economist
    14 May 2012 | 9:00 am
    I really enjoyed talking with “Mr. Nutrition” David Gaule last week on his show “What About Nutrition” which airs each weekend on 100.7FM in St. Louis, Missouri. The radio station sent me the audios of the interview, so I was able to create a podcast so that those of you who were busy when the show aired this past weekend can still listen in. (...)Read the rest of Podcast of “What About Nutrition” Radio Interview (108 words) © Sarah, The Healthy Home Economist for The Healthy Home Economist, 2012. | Permalink | 25 comments | Add to del.icio.us Post…

  • Monday Mania 5/14/2012

    Sarah, The Healthy Home Economist
    13 May 2012 | 6:55 pm
    Welcome to Monday Mania, a health and wellness carnival where Real Foodies who blog come together to link up their popular posts. These posts might be Real Food recipes, Book Reviews, Natural Remedies, or Green Home Tips. They might even be a blogger’s take on a media health report, a videoblog, podcast, or an exciting giveaway! In short, these Awesome Posts are a complete free for all of incredible Real Foodie Wisdom! So, roll up your sleeves, link up and show us your stuff! Can’t wait to see what your Real Foodie brains have turned out recently! (...)Read the rest of Monday Mania…

  • Mother’s Day Giveaway Winners!

    Sarah, The Healthy Home Economist
    13 May 2012 | 10:30 am
    Happy Mother’s Day to all of you on the ball, conscientious, hard working, Real Food preparing Moms and Mums everywhere! Thanks to all who participated in the Mother’s Day Giveaway the past few days.  It’s time to announce the two winners of the Farmageddon DVD. (...)Read the rest of Mother’s Day Giveaway Winners! (75 words) © Sarah, The Healthy Home Economist for The Healthy Home Economist, 2012. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: Feed enhanced by Better Feed from Ozh

  • Drowning in Whey? Make Gjetost Cheese

    Sarah, The Healthy Home Economist
    12 May 2012 | 8:56 am
    My friend Mary recently mentioned to me that she was drowning in whey. She had a gallon or two of raw milk that had soured and she wisely decided to allow it to naturally separate on the kitchen counter.   She then strained the clabbered milk into cream cheese and whey. (...)Read the rest of Drowning in Whey? Make Gjetost Cheese (392 words) © Sarah, The Healthy Home Economist for The Healthy Home Economist, 2012. | Permalink | 47 comments | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: gjetost, gjetost cheese Feed enhanced by Better Feed from Ozh
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    Food Confidence

  • Collard Wraps and Homemade Hummus

    Danielle Omar
    15 May 2012 | 2:40 pm
    I make collard wraps quite a bit these days.  I love the simplicity of just piling on some hummus, a few sliced veggies, some avocado and there’s lunch.  I decided this weekend to make my own hummus using my Vitamix.   I like my hummus simple…not a lot of bells and whistles.  This recipe was super creamy yet pretty low in fat. I threw in 1 big can of chick peas (I drained about half the can), 1 Tbsp Tahini, 1 square frozen garlic (that square blob in the left corner), 2 Tbsp sesame seeds, 1 Tbsp olive oil, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, and 1 tsp each Celtic sea salt and cumin.

  • Dexas Kitchen Gadget Giveaway

    Danielle Omar
    7 May 2012 | 11:40 am
    I love a good kitchen gadget, don’t you?  Especially one that makes an annoying task not so annoying (like onion goggles or a mini chopper).  Most of my kitchen annoyances are around cutting, slicing, and chopping. I’m always looking for an easy way out. This weekend I was confronted with this problem.  Note the size of this monster melon next to the avocado. Ever had to cut a HUGE watermelon?  It’s pretty annoying. I usually struggle with it…my knife gets stuff mid-way down and then almost disappears inside the melon.  Does that ever happen to you? It happens to…

  • {recipe redux} Sno Pea Shoots & Avocado Salad with Mandarin Orange Dressing

    Danielle Omar
    20 Apr 2012 | 8:34 pm
    I have had a crazy week. Preparing for my upcoming detox, working with my individual clients, teaching my nutrition class at NOVA…it’s Friday night I am beat.  The last thing I want to do is be creative in the kitchen.  While I was thinking about what to cook for dinner I realized that it was the 20th of the month and my recipe redux post was due on the 21st!  I didn’t even know what food was being reduxed much less have a plan for it. I ran to my computer to check the website. “Spring Shoots.” Seriously? Who has shoots lying around in their kitchen?  You might think…

  • Friday Food Finds: My Favorite Protein Powders

    Danielle Omar
    6 Apr 2012 | 12:46 pm
    I’m always recommending smoothies and shakes to my clients.  I also love them myself, I have one for lunch or breakfast almost every day.  The protein part of the shake can come from dairy sources like yogurt, milk or even cottage cheese, but most people prefer a powder of some kind. Indeed, the protein you choose can make all the difference in taste and texture.  I’ve tried many, and like a select few. Below are some of my favorites:   Teras Whey is a great choice for an organic whey protein powder.  Although a bit pricey, it tastes great and mixes well.  They also…

  • {recipe} Not Your Mama’s Shepherd’s Pie

    Danielle Omar
    31 Mar 2012 | 12:58 pm
    I’m kind of excited to share this recipe with you.  I sort of made it up.  I borrowed from several other variations on the theme to come up with my twist.  It’s super healthy, very tasty, family friendly, and I think you will love it. I really can’t call it Shepherd’s Pie.  It doesn’t contain meat or potatoes.  My version has a base of steamed lentils. Followed by a layer of diced onions, corn, carrots, and peas; followed by a generous helping of shredded cheese, then some sautéed kale. Instead of potatoes, I topped the pie off with steamed cauliflower that I “mashed” with…
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    Eat. Love. Live. Thrive. Corinne Dobbas, MS, RD

  • How to Take Charge of Your Happiness Factor

    Corinne Dobbas, MS, RD
    15 May 2012 | 2:04 am
    When was the last time you sat down and thought about what you REALLY wanted out of life? Today, people–for sure, including myself–are answering hundreds of emails per day, texting rapidly, returning calls, attending meetings, making appointments, picking up and dropping off kids, making meals, grocery shopping … and the list could go on and on. At the end of the day, how often do you find yourself saying, “If only there were more hours in a day?” Likely, quite a bit. What to do in 5 Simple Steps to Amp the Happiness Factor Grab a pen and paper–it’s…

  • Are you Eating Free? Review and Giveaway

    Corinne Dobbas, MS, RD
    10 May 2012 | 3:18 am
    Recently, I got the opportunity to sit down with Manuel Villacorta, MS, RD, CSSD.  Manuel is a registered dietitian and certified specialist in sports dietetics with more than 16 years of experience. He is one of the leading weight loss and nutrition experts in the United States–and one person I hold very dear in my life.  He is a good friend, mentor, and straight-up legit nutrition professional. I love this man and adore his bookI’m thrilled to show you my below interview and offer up the chance to win Eating Free: The Carb-Friendly Way to Lose Inches, Embrace Your Hunger,…

  • TEN CELEBRITY TRAINER SECRETS

    Corinne Dobbas, MS, RD
    3 May 2012 | 2:06 am
    from Joel Harper-NYC Celebrity Trainer and trainer to Dr. Oz. www.joelharperfitness.com I’ve had the incredible fortune to train some of the greatest celebrities and most successful people around. Here are 10 simple tips that I use with my clients and that you can incorporate into your life too: 1) After EVERY exercise ALWAYS stretch. This is how you get long lean muscles and remain tension free. 2) There is always something new to learn. Make sure you keep it fresh, so you never get bored. Don’t fall into your own trap. 3) Get 7-8 hours of sleep. NO EXCUSES. This is crucial to…

  • Am I Insecure?

    Corinne Dobbas, MS, RD
    3 Apr 2012 | 2:19 am
    “I thought you’d be thinner.” “You’re shorter than I thought.” “Oh, you’re skinny.” “Can you please suck in your stomach for me? These photos need to be good.” “Oh, you’re actually hot, not what I imagined when I heard ‘dietitian.’” “You’re kind of muscular. I don’t want to look like that. I want willowy.” “I thought you’d be tall and lanky—you’re not.” “Yea, thought you’d be just another dumb blonde, but you’re actually really smart.” These are just a smathering of some of the lovely comments that I’ve received over the…

  • How to Drop the Fat Fast? Fitness Expert, Will Maloney Answers

    Corinne Dobbas, MS, RD
    27 Mar 2012 | 1:22 pm
    Written by Will Maloney Reviewed by Corinne Dobbas, MS, RD Typically, when people want to change their body composition or improve performance, they think short term (you may not even realize this).  To get started on the changes, you refer to your ‘trusted’ health magazine, friend who has gotten results, or you seek out a professional (nutritionist or trainer). The latter is rarely the first choice, as we look for the easiest (and cheapest) answers first. And there is nothing better than getting a “quick win”, or immediate results from something that is simple and effective. So I…
 
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    Healthy Snack Ideas

  • Edamame Recipes: 3 Exciting Ways to Spice up this Healthy Snack

    Admin
    26 Apr 2012 | 8:11 am
    Edamame My girls and I love edamame. It's one of those quick, healthy snack ideas that is easy to prepare and doesn't make you feel guilty when you eat it. But, lately we've gotten into a rut with edamame. Basically, I just steam it and sprinkle it with a bit of sea salt and munch away. But after awhile that gets to be boring. Well, if you love edamame as much as we do, but you're looking for some new ways to spice it up, I've got some yummy recipes that you've got to try: Spiced Edamame Recipe This recipe from the Food Network kitchens has recieved five stars on their website. If you like ot…

  • Deepak Chopra on Defining Your Wellness

    Admin
    31 Mar 2012 | 10:51 am
    photo credit: thetechjournal.com I was reading the Healthy Living section of the Huffington Post this morning, and I found this fabulous article by Dr. Deepak Chopra, A Personal Mission: Define Your Wellness. The article is in two parts. In this short series Dr. Chopra walks readers through the steps required to define your own wellness plan, and them he talks about how to maintain your new, healthy habits into the future. Part 2 has an excellent video on the concept of neuroplasticity. This video has amazing visuals, and it contains information that will be helpful to you if you want to…

  • Type 2 Diabetes – Why Diabetics Should Eat Healthy Snacks!

    Admin
    14 Mar 2012 | 7:02 am
    photo credit: istock photo Marsh is National Diabetes Awareness Month, but it's also National Nutrition Month, and here at the Healthy Snack Blog we are all about focusing on making it easy for our readers to choose healthy snacks. Nutrition, or the lack of good nutrition is what brings on Type II diabetes. The disease can be managed with good nutrition and exercise, but don't forget that untreated, diabetes is a killer. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention share these shocking numbers about Type II diabetes in the U.S.: Every 17 seconds, someone is diagnosed with diabetes. Diabetes…

  • Video: Quick and Easy Healthy Snack Ideas for Weight Loss

    Admin
    7 Mar 2012 | 11:21 pm
    This video features celebrity chef Bethenney Frankel who shares a few healthy snack ideas for those who are looking to lose weight, but don't want to starve themselves all day long. The trick to sticking with your weight loss program is to make sure that you keep a good supply of healthy food options on hand both at home and at work. Plan ahead when you are going to be running around all day long. Pack a healthy snack in your bag, or schedule in time to stop somewhere to grab something healthy. Don't let your hunger and low energy cause you to make poor food choices. Celebrity Natural Foods…

  • Video: Moms Check out these 5 Quick Treats for School Lunches

    Admin
    6 Mar 2012 | 11:08 pm
    Do you ever feel like you are in a rut when it comes to preparing lunches and snacks for your children's lunch boxes? When your kids are small is the best time to instill good eating habits. But when you're a busy mom you don't always have as much time or energy as you'd like to get creative.  Here are a few quick healthy snack ideas that you can try when you are preparing your kids' lunches.  
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    Laurel On Health Food

  • Strawberry Lemonade

    laurel
    15 May 2012 | 12:16 pm
    I’ve been noticing more frozen drinks and smoothies on the streets of NYC, and that means summer is officially on its way. Fresh lemonade is one of my favorite hot weather drinks and I really don’t get to have it enough. There’s nothing better than a fresh cold juice on a sunny day. I added [...]Strawberry Lemonade is a post from: Laurel On Health Food

  • Vegan Nachos

    laurel
    11 May 2012 | 2:47 pm
    Who doesn’t love nachos? It’s been awhile since I had any and wanted to try out a healthier vegan-friendly version that’s not greasy. I’ve decided I’m definitely making these at the next party or BBQ this summer. I didn’t include specific measurements in this recipe because it really doesn’t matter. Just load up a plate [...]Vegan Nachos is a post from: Laurel On Health Food

  • Dressed Up Veggie Burger

    laurel
    9 May 2012 | 9:54 am
    It’s great to have some reliable frozen foods around when I’m not up to making a full meal for lunch or dinner. One of my favorite brands for meat-free frozen foods is Gardein. I recently tried out their Ultimate Beefless Burger and WOW. It’s probably my favorite frozen veggie burger I’ve tried so far. First [...]Dressed Up Veggie Burger is a post from: Laurel On Health Food

  • Hemp Seed Pesto

    laurel
    7 May 2012 | 12:58 pm
    I had some frozen mushroom tortellinis to use up last week and needed a quick sauce to toss them with. Pesto (minus the cheese) is an easy fall back sauce for me, but I had an idea to use hemp seeds in place of nuts for a change. If you’ve never tried hemp seeds, you [...]Hemp Seed Pesto is a post from: Laurel On Health Food

  • Vegetable Garden Update

    laurel
    4 May 2012 | 11:15 am
    Back in February I posted some pictures of a brand new vegetable garden my sister planted in the backyard of her new house in Florida. She planted a dozen seedlings, everything from strawberries and mint to collards and green beans. Well it’s now May, the warm Florida sunshine has helped her plants grow, and I [...]Vegetable Garden Update is a post from: Laurel On Health Food
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    My Nutrition World.net

  • Joining the World Class Nutrition.com Fitness Team

    Big Red Hulk
    18 Apr 2012 | 11:44 am
    Fitness communities are all over the internet and when you join them they have a lot of different perks. Fitness communities have diets and exercise programs that can help the consumer stay focus and motivated. They also have special deals on supplements. If you are searching for a fitness community continue to read on to see what you should look for when deciding which one to join. When searching for a fitness community you want to find one that can help motivate you and give you good advice.  An easy way to get involved with a fitness community is by using Facebook. The Facebook fitness…

  • Introducing Hydroxycut Hardcore Elite

    Phil
    4 Apr 2012 | 8:11 pm
    HydroxyCut is a fashionable moniker for a Weight Loss Supplement. MuscleTech understands there are several types of Diet Pills and they go all-out to formulate superior fat loss pills. Every instance MuscleTech creates a brand new weight loss aid they command a fantastic following. The latest addition to MuscleTech’s stock pile of Diet pills is the HYDROXYCUT HARDCORE ELITE. Let’s see what is special about HYDROXYCUT HARDCORE ELITE: The first ingredient noted for the supplement facts is Caffeine. Caffeine is nothing new to the supplement / weight loss business but it has been purported to…

  • new New Anatropin – Estrogen Control

    Jeffery mason
    2 Mar 2012 | 1:10 pm
    Anatropin has officially been released by Gaspari Nutrition at the 2012 Arnold Classic on March 1st! Anatropin is the next big thing in testosterone Boosters. Many of you may remember Novedex XT and how well that it worked. Well, Gaspari is excited to launch this product and feels that it can overcome the hype of Novedex XT. What to Expect: Boosts Testosterone Controls Estrogen True Alpha-Male Attitude Anatropin by Gaspari Nutrition will help increase testosterone levels and suppress estrogen levels so that the man inside you can come to ‘his’ full potential. Gaspari does not use…

  • Losing Arm Flab

    Jeffery mason
    19 May 2011 | 3:09 pm
    There is nothing worse than an unsightly pair of flabby arms. From the hanging fat to the swaying flesh, everyone cannot stand the look of someone waving about their flabby arms. So, if you are one of the countless individuals suffering from the stress of losing arm flab, today is your lucky day. No longer do you have to put up with the terrible affliction of flabby arms. Starting today, you can continue enjoying a life of trim, slim, firm arms, as long as you follow these simple instructions. With out help, you can start losing arm flab and enjoy the life you were meant to live. The first…

  • Forskolin Effects

    Jeffery mason
    19 May 2011 | 2:17 pm
    Decrease Appetite Simulate Thermogenic Effects Reduce Stubborn Fatty Areas Increase Muscle Tissue No matter the individual, everyone has at some point wanted to be more attractive, more toned, and more muscular. It is a natural part of being alive and living within our current societal framework. Unfortunately, those cravings for a more attractive body are often very hard to satiate. You start out dieting and creating an exercise routine, but soon you find yourself petering out and stopping all together. This is not the way you produce a physical revolution. Instead, you need to be introduced…
 
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    Oasis of Health & Wellness Blog

  • Happy Mother’s Day – 2012

    Loretta Lanphier, NP, CN, HHP, CH
    13 May 2012 | 2:07 pm
    May your day be blessed beyond measure with family & friends! From everyone at Oasis Advanced Wellness…

  • The Gateway to Preventative Medicine – ReThink Chiropractic

    Loretta Lanphier, NP, CN, HHP, CH
    9 May 2012 | 5:57 pm
    The decision to use a chiropractor for one’s primary care doctor continues to soar in popularity. Why? Because most chiropractors now promote more than just spinal manipulation. Whole body health and wellness as opposed to the conventional medicine model of just treating symptoms or crisis care is now offered by most chiropractors. The advantages of choosing a knowledgeable chiropractor as one’s primary care doctor are many (see graphic below) with the main advantage being that the chiropractic focus is on wellness=positive rather than disease=negative. Consumer Paradigm Shift Has…

  • Loretta Lanphier, NP, CN, HHP, CH to Give Cancer Testimony on “The Best Years in Life” Radio Show

    Loretta Lanphier, NP, CN, HHP, CH
    24 Mar 2012 | 1:22 pm
    I will be the special guest this coming Monday (March 26, 2012) on “The Best Years In Life” radio show hosted by Tony Isaacs author of “Cancer’s Natural Enemy“. I will be sharing my testimony about how I healed from stage 3 colon cancer using natural medicine and how that inspired me to become a Naturopathic Practitioner and started Oasis Advanced Wellness. I personally invite you to join Tony and me on Monday. The show will air on Monday afternoon, March 26th, 12:00pm to 2:00 pm Pacific Time, 1:00 to 3:00 Mountain, 2:00 to 4:00 Central, and 3:00 to 5:00 Eastern…

  • Study Suggests Oregano Oil for Weight Loss and Inflammation

    Loretta Lanphier, NP, CN, HHP, CH
    9 Feb 2012 | 1:28 pm
    A new animal study shows that carvacrol, the active component of oregano oil, can actually prevent diet-induced obesity by modulating genes as well as reducing inflammation in white adipose tissue. Carvacrol (2-methyl-5-isopropylphenol) is a monoterpene phenolic constituent of the essential oil produced by numerous aromatic plants and spices such as oregano oil. The main objective of the study was to investigate effects of carvacrol in mice fed with a high-fat diet, which is an important model and cause of modern day obesity, and to study the potential underlying mechanisms focusing on the…

  • Alzheimer’s Disease – Researchers Discover Importance of Tocopherols and Tocotrienols

    Loretta Lanphier, NP, CN, HHP, CH
    23 Jan 2012 | 12:16 pm
    Swedish researchers have discovered that the lower your brain levels of tocotrienols and tocopherols (the entire family of vitamin E) the higher the chance that you will experience mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer’s disease. The study led by Mangialasche, F. and colleagues from Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden discovered that among study participants, high serum levels of vitamin E were associated with approximately a 50 percent reduction in the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.  The Swedish researchers analyzed the vitamin E status in 168 people with Alzheimer’s, 166…
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    Shed Your Weight

  • Top 5 Weight Loss Phone Apps

    carol
    5 May 2012 | 7:36 pm
    For those who are dieting, and want to use your smart phone to help you reach your desired weight, there are various options and apps you can download in order to help you reach those goals. So, whether you are on a program plan or not, these are some to try out for your personal [...]

  • 7 Foods High in Fiber: Include Them in Your Diet and See the Difference

    carol
    2 May 2012 | 7:19 pm
    Are you starving yourself to lose weight but not finding it easy? Many people fail to follow fad diet which tells them to eat less to lose weight. Starving yourself is next to impossible and it is not healthy at all. But the question is why should you starve yourself if it is possible to [...]

  • Information on Yoga and Weight Loss

    carol
    30 Apr 2012 | 6:30 pm
    Yoga is a popular form of exercise that a lot of people, both men and women, are beginning to use as a form of stress relief and getting into better shape overall. However, one question that a lot of people have upon starting a yoga program is “Can yoga help you lose weight?” And while [...]

  • Some Simple Tips to Lose Belly Fat

    carol
    26 Apr 2012 | 7:45 pm
    Belly fat is not a pleasant thing. If anything, it is a problem and affects our day to day activities negatively. What most people do not understand is that they are the ones that attract it. They do this through the lifestyle that they have adopted. Here, are some simple tips to lose belly fat. [...]

  • What You Need to Know about Obesity

    carol
    24 Apr 2012 | 8:55 am
    Obesity can be a very deadly disorder which claims millions of lives all over the world. Yes, you heard that right – millions! It might seem like a very innocent disorder and sufferers from obesity might be lax in taking efforts to reduce obesity and build a healthy body; however this seemingly innocuous disorder may [...]
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    Melanie's Corner

  • Get Up and Ride National Bike Challenge

    LZX Team
    14 May 2012 | 3:53 pm
    With spring now upon us, many people are looking for ways to get out and enjoy the outdoors. What if you could do something that’s not only fun, but also good for your health and the environment? Look no further, because now is the time to join the 2012 Get Up & Ride Bike Challenge. This challenge, organized by the League of American Bicyclists, Bikes Belong, Kimberly-Clark Corporation, and Endomondo, is a great way to encourage people to ditch their vehicles and use their bikes both recreationally as well as their main form of transportation. It’s free to anyone who lives in the…

  • MyPlate shaped Fresh For Florida Kids Garden announced in Tallahassee, FL.

    LZX Team
    10 May 2012 | 2:46 pm
    Gardening season is among us. The reasons for gardening are limitless. Some plant fruits and veggies to save money. Some use it as a stress relief, and others use it to showcase their talents and creativity. The Florida Department of Agriculture uses it as an opportunity teach the community about MyPlate and the importance of healthy eating habits! Last month, the Fresh for Florida Kids Garden was unveiled in Tallahassee, Florida. A group of children helped Commissioner of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Adam Putnam and Gardener, Nathan Ballentine planted the garden all…

  • Celebrate National Physical Fitness & Sports Month!

    LZX Team
    2 May 2012 | 10:22 am
    May has been observed as National Physical Fitness  and Sports Month since 1983! Fitness.gov has great event ideas to promote physical activity and get moving. These include Health Fairs, Fitness Festivals, Fitness Walks, and more. National Physical Fitness and Sports Month includes many individual observances. Take a look at some below: May 1-7: National Physical Education and Sport Week This year’s theme is Let’s Move in School.  Schools around the country are joining in to help students achieve one hour of physical activity each day. May 13-19: National Women’s Health…

  • LZX founder, Melanie Nelson named finalist for Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award

    LZX Team
    27 Apr 2012 | 10:48 am
    Learning ZoneXpress CEO and founder, Melanie Nelson, has been announced as a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year™ Award in the Upper Midwest. The awards program recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. These business leaders were selected from a strong pool of nominations by a panel of independent judges. Award winners will be announced at a special gala on June 14, 2012, at the Marriott City Center in Minneapolis. The…

  • Think Healthy Thursday: Healthy Fundraisers for School & Youth Projects

    LZX Team
    19 Apr 2012 | 11:57 am
    Last week we wrote about the Kids’ Safe & Healthful Foods Project and their effort to improve the safety and nutrition value of foods kids eat at school. It’s great to hear about how schools are working on their cafeteria, curriculum and school shop to make it easier to make healthy choices. This week the Kids’ Safe & Healthful Foods Project shared a story from the New York City’s Healthy High Schools Initiative on healthy fundraising options for schools. We love the idea. We know that baked goods, candy bars and popcorn can make for popular fundraisers – but is it…
 
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    Health Kismet Blog

  • 9 Types of People That Need To Use A Greens Powder

    Jonathan Bechtel
    13 May 2012 | 12:31 am
    Superfood powders have helped a lot of people over the years. A lot. Their convenient form, bodacious ingredients and (dare I say it) decent taste has allowed them to improve the health of thousands of people over the years. Practically anyone can benefit from taking one, but there are 9 different groups of people who they help the most.9 Types of People That Need To Use A Greens Powder is a post from: Health Kismet Blog

  • The 7 Day Juice Fast Begins Today

    Jonathan Bechtel
    11 May 2012 | 3:39 pm
    The juice fast is one of the most popular but least understood eating regimes in modern society. I've never done one myself, and have always relied on other people's opinons to make my own judgments. Until now. I've started my own 7 day fast and here are my initial thoughts.The 7 Day Juice Fast Begins Today is a post from: Health Kismet Blog

  • Why 100% Raw Food Diets Don’t Work

    Jonathan Bechtel
    7 May 2012 | 2:08 pm
    We all know raw foods are good for us. But does it mean our entire diet should consist of raw foods? The answer is probably not. Mostly raw is probably a good way to go, but completely raw carries quite a few dangers that you'll want to avoid.Why 100% Raw Food Diets Don’t Work is a post from: Health Kismet Blog

  • Why Synthetic Supplements Are Terrible And Whole Food Supplements Are Way Better

    Jonathan Bechtel
    5 May 2012 | 4:26 pm
    Contrary to popular opinion, taking your daily vitamin is dumb. What?! How could a concentrated form of vital nutrients possibly be bad for your health? The reason is simple. It has to do with the chief rule of toxicology: dosage is everything.Why Synthetic Supplements Are Terrible And Whole Food Supplements Are Way Better is a post from: Health Kismet Blog

  • Vitamineral Green Review: The Best Superfood Powder, Or Overrated?

    Jonathan Bechtel
    4 May 2012 | 2:45 pm
    VitaMineral Green. It's the 900 lb gorilla of superfood powders. Urban legends abound of accident victims and cancer patients who used it to single-handedly snatch life from the jaws of death. It's super-dense, super-green, and super-potent. Or is it? This detailed review will breakdown all the major components of this most-famous superfood powder.Vitamineral Green Review: The Best Superfood Powder, Or Overrated? is a post from: Health Kismet Blog
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  • Get Up and Ride National Bike Challenge

    LZX Team
    14 May 2012 | 3:53 pm
    With spring now upon us, many people are looking for ways to get out and enjoy the outdoors. What if you could do something that’s not only fun, but also good for your health and the environment? Look no further, because now is the time to join the 2012 Get Up & Ride Bike Challenge. This challenge, organized by the League of American Bicyclists, Bikes Belong, Kimberly-Clark Corporation, and Endomondo, is a great way to encourage people to ditch their vehicles and use their bikes both recreationally as well as their main form of transportation. It’s free to anyone who lives in the…

  • MyPlate shaped Fresh For Florida Kids Garden announced in Tallahassee, FL.

    LZX Team
    10 May 2012 | 2:46 pm
    Gardening season is among us. The reasons for gardening are limitless. Some plant fruits and veggies to save money. Some use it as a stress relief, and others use it to showcase their talents and creativity. The Florida Department of Agriculture uses it as an opportunity teach the community about MyPlate and the importance of healthy eating habits! Last month, the Fresh for Florida Kids Garden was unveiled in Tallahassee, Florida. A group of children helped Commissioner of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Adam Putnam and Gardener, Nathan Ballentine planted the garden all…

  • Celebrate National Physical Fitness & Sports Month!

    LZX Team
    2 May 2012 | 10:22 am
    May has been observed as National Physical Fitness  and Sports Month since 1983! Fitness.gov has great event ideas to promote physical activity and get moving. These include Health Fairs, Fitness Festivals, Fitness Walks, and more. National Physical Fitness and Sports Month includes many individual observances. Take a look at some below: May 1-7: National Physical Education and Sport Week This year’s theme is Let’s Move in School.  Schools around the country are joining in to help students achieve one hour of physical activity each day. May 13-19: National Women’s Health…

  • LZX founder, Melanie Nelson named finalist for Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award

    LZX Team
    27 Apr 2012 | 10:48 am
    Learning ZoneXpress CEO and founder, Melanie Nelson, has been announced as a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year™ Award in the Upper Midwest. The awards program recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. These business leaders were selected from a strong pool of nominations by a panel of independent judges. Award winners will be announced at a special gala on June 14, 2012, at the Marriott City Center in Minneapolis. The…

  • Think Healthy Thursday: Healthy Fundraisers for School & Youth Projects

    LZX Team
    19 Apr 2012 | 11:57 am
    Last week we wrote about the Kids’ Safe & Healthful Foods Project and their effort to improve the safety and nutrition value of foods kids eat at school. It’s great to hear about how schools are working on their cafeteria, curriculum and school shop to make it easier to make healthy choices. This week the Kids’ Safe & Healthful Foods Project shared a story from the New York City’s Healthy High Schools Initiative on healthy fundraising options for schools. We love the idea. We know that baked goods, candy bars and popcorn can make for popular fundraisers – but is it…
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    Slimming Diet Tips

  • How To Lose Weight At Home

    admin
    2 May 2012 | 10:15 am
    The main cause of excess weight is unbalanced nutrition, calorie foods, sedentary way of life, wrong mode of the day. What a unbalanced nutrition means? Every product that we eat has calories: fats, carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins and minerals. Preferably, the ratio of the first three components were of equal value. That is, every day you should eat the same amount of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. With regard to vitamins and minerals, there are no restrictions.

  • How To Keep The Weight After Weight Loss

    admin
    30 Apr 2012 | 10:20 am
    Keep the weight - it's harder than just losing weight. We collected for you only the most effective tips, observing that you can keep the weight after weight loss. Eat only healthy food In your diet should be present foods containing proteins, fats and carbohydrates.

  • Weight Gain Diet

    admin
    23 Apr 2012 | 10:15 am
    In order to successfully gain weight, you need to know about some of the nuances of the weight gain diet. Weight gain diet is very high in calories, where dominated protein dishes. Porridge cooked exclusively on milk, salads dressed with high-calorie ingredients, the sandwiches with butter and cheese, to increase the caloric content of each dish. What you need to do to gain weight? - Observe the correct mode of the day. At the same time, eat, go to bed and wake up.

  • Popcorn Diet

    admin
    26 Mar 2012 | 10:10 am
    The Popcorn Diet is similar to many other diets, that emit some healthy foods and trying to build a whole diet based on them. Popcorn is a source of carbohydrates. It can be used in programs of weight loss. For example, in one serving of popcorn contains just 70 calories. Popcorn is nourishing and at the same time, does not spoil your appetite. Its main advantage is that it contains a large amount of fiber.

  • Grain Diet

    admin
    21 Feb 2012 | 9:15 am
    The Grain diet allows you to lose weight from 6 to 10 pounds in two weeks. Among the products provided by this diet in the first place there is a whole grain, which should be used together with fruits and vegetables. This diet can be conducted in both summer and winter. Grain diet for weight loss is perfect for those who like a variety of cereals, but rarely eat them. This diet is a good restores work your digestive system and also gives your body all the biologically active substances and vitamins.
 
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    Ashworth College Community : Blog List - Nutrition-Fitness-Exercise Group

  • Are Toddlers Meant To Be Chubby?

    8 May 2012 | 2:30 pm
    Pictures of babies with rolls and toddlers with chubby cheeks are used to symbolize healthy children, yet most of those children qualify as overweight.  In a recent study, parents have a hard time recognizing when their child is "healthy" versus when they're "overweight" or "obese".  In fact, parents that have overweight children are shown to be more satisfied with their child's size. When parents were shown silhouettes depicting children's body types, the parents of overweight children are more likely to choose a slimmer body type for their children.  On the other hand,…

  • Fast food vs. Good Nutrition

    27 Apr 2012 | 2:18 pm
    The quickest and easiest way to eat your meal will be the Fastfood outlets that surround us. They are everywhere, anywhere almost in the rural areas in any states. Yes, they provide us the most convenient way or maybe  even cheaper and won't give us hassles in preparing food for our meals. Pizzas, burgers, fries, ice creams, and loads of cheeses in their menus is not the healthiest way to feed your body.  Good Nutrition should be balanced, the food you eat should give you more benefits than harm. Eating in fast foods will destroy our health in the long run. People who eat more in…

  • Are We Supposed To Be Fat?

    24 Apr 2012 | 3:25 pm
    Just like with everything, there are opposing points of view.  One recent article in the New York Times raises the question of weight and whether or not we as a society are supposed to be fat.  Just like how we have an appendix that once served a purpose but no longer does or how previous generations were shorter than they are now, the author questions whether being heavier is just a normal evolution that we as humans are making. “Densely caloric and all too convenient food now envelops us, and many of us do what we’re chromosomally hard-wired to, thanks to…

  • The McDonald's Goes Healthy Debate?- Nutrition-Fitness-Exercise Group

    16 Apr 2012 | 11:30 pm
       McDonald's Healthy Eating Campaign Sparks DebateIn today's newspaper The Record out of Bergen County, New Jersey has an interesting topic on a new take for McDonalds. The initiative includes taking McDonald's on a new healthy route, though some may disagree that McDonald's is not worthy enough to begin its campaign. McDonald's has decided to launch a new program called "McDonald's Nutrition Network".  McDonald's has begun spiking the interest of non-profit organizations in the Tri-State New York/New Jersey/ Connecticut area to assist in making the public aware of the…

  • Facts on Honey and Cinnamon...

    12 Apr 2012 | 2:19 pm
    I'm not sure if the facts presented in this post are accurate or not, but I say it's worth a try!  http://fatalfacts.com/index.php?%2Ftopic%2F1308-facts-on-honey-and-cinnamon-it-is-found-that-a-mixture-of-honey-and-cinnamon-cures-most-diseases%2F Cinnamon and Honey; Whoever thought? Honey is the only food on the planet that will not spoil or rot. What it will do is what some call 'turning to sugar'. In reality, honey is always honey. However, when left in a cool dark place for a long time it will "crystallize". When this happens loosen the lid, boil some water and sit the honey…
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    Northwest Nutrition

  • Friday salmon burgers - a healthy burger alternative [2]

    Anne Myers-Wright RD/APD
    11 May 2012 | 1:26 pm
    Feel like a healthy burger? It’s Friday so I thought I’d post a quick and easy salmon burger. Salmon is loaded with protein and with omega 3 fats, great for protecting against cardiovascular disease, for joint protection and also for improving mood and cognition. So why not have a “feel good” Friday..

  • Another reason to give your kids Milk

    Anne Myers-Wright RD/APD
    4 May 2012 | 4:17 am
    Did you know that giving your children milk may help them with their physical performance and protect them from falls in later years? We all know that milk is a great source of protein and calcium, essential for bone growth and development, but there is also some evidence that mobility may be improved in the later years as a result of drinking more milk.

  • Courgette Tea Bread

    Anne Myers-Wright RD/APD
    13 Apr 2012 | 7:11 am
    Kids don’t like courgette or zucchini? Have some leftovers in the fridge? Here is a great way to get the kids to eat more vegetables without even knowing it. It’s also a nice way to use up your leftovers. Courgettes are called zucchini back where I’m from. People tend to love them or hate them but they are a super vegetable when it comes to nutrition. They are low in calories, a source of folate, potassium, and vitamins A and C. See if your guests can guess the secret ingredient in this tea cake.

  • A good dietetic consultation- what are the essentials? [1]

    Anne Myers-Wright RD/APD
    12 Apr 2012 | 4:15 pm
    Having been a Senior Lecturer in Dietetics for 4 years, and a practicing Dietitian for nearly 20, I have spent quite a lot of time thinking about what makes a good dietitian and what makes a good dietetic consultation. It’s important to think about whether or not we are giving the best service we can and to ensure we are giving the customer what they want and need. In my experience, most dietitians are by nature “helping” people and are concerned that they are doing a good job. But how do we know that we are doing a good job?

  • Simnel Cake : an Easter Treat

    Anne Myers-Wright RD/APD
    5 Apr 2012 | 8:18 am
    I love to discover new traditional foods. Simnel Cake is a new one to me. It’s a traditional British Easter cake, to celebrate the end of Lent and has been eaten since medieval times. Im obviously a bit slow catching up with this one! I found a lovely recipe to try. Sure, its a cake but a little bit of treat as a celebration now and then is fine. After all, food isnt just about health, its about family, tradition and celebration as well. This recipe serves 12. Happy Easter.
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  • Concentration via Meditation

    Dan Petraglia
    15 May 2012 | 10:05 pm
    Guest Post by: Olivia Thompson Life is a journey full of happiness, sorrows, miseries and pains. We have become like a machine after everyday’s monotonous work. It leads to enormous stress and tension in life. This is why people cannot always concentrate on their vocation that they are required to do. We also encounter sleepless ... more »

  • Think Tank

    Dan Petraglia
    14 May 2012 | 10:52 pm
    So today is a bit of an odd post. Although the majority of posts on here could be generally considered odd (excluding my guest authors of course). I was thinking about thinking the other day. That’s right, no typo there. I thought about thinking and how thinking about thinking could actually improve ones um, thinking. ... more »

  • Are You a Happy Healthy Person?

    Dan Petraglia
    8 May 2012 | 10:20 pm
        Today I have someone else making all of the lead points. The commentator is Joe Rogan who I’ve grown fond of over the years (Joe is the color commentator for the UFC, a comedian, and a TV host). An odd assortment of jobs but I agree with a lot of his views on ... more »

  • Abbondanza

    Dan Petraglia
    3 May 2012 | 10:26 pm
    Abbondanza is an Italian word. I don’t speak fluent Italian although I do understand that some of the grammar and verbiage does differ from English. Abbondanza like many Italian translations to English means a certain way of being. The simple translation is abundance, but it really stands for something else. It means to overindulge and ... more »

  • How to Prevent Nearly any Disease

    Dan Petraglia
    2 May 2012 | 9:30 pm
    I keep coming across articles on the internet regarding a certain issue. Disease. After reading several of these articles I can now walk away from all of them with a new found knowledge. Well, maybe not entirely new, but after finishing all this extensive reading I’ve taken different pieces from each article away to make ... more »
 
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  • Raw Food Altitude Training

    Joel Turner
    15 May 2012 | 6:00 am
    I was lucky enough to grow up at an altitude of 7,200 feet above sea level. There was always a sport going on and I never went a month without a new sport to compete in. I was able to up my level of intensity when I would travel to lower altitudes because of the richer oxygen at those events. It would feel as if I could go on forever.Low Altitude, SADIn 2006 I moved away from Laramie, Wyoming to San Diego, California which is just above sea level. That was the first time I had ever had real Mexican food and I ate it up like crazy. The SAD (Standard American Diet) summed me up and my activity…

  • Prepare Yourself With an Emergency Heirloom Seed Bank

    Joel Turner
    14 May 2012 | 6:00 am
    It’s often a good idea to prepare yourself for the future. We like to make sure we have what we would need to survive just in case something goes awry. This includes food (seeds), shelter (tents), and clothing (lightweight, waterproof). Today we’re going to talk about the seeds.What is a Seed Bank?A seed bank is a store of seeds that can be used in an emergency for sprouting and/or growing. These seeds should be a variety that grow well in your geographical area. It’s worth it to have many seeds that you can grow quickly and some larger staples that take a little bit longer.

  • Meditation on the Trails

    Joel Turner
    11 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    Have you ever felt overwhelmed by your job, life and/or surroundings? Sometimes we get so caught up in life that we forget that we’re living and that we’re supposed to have fun. Meditation is a great way to step back from the chaos and start to see what’s really important.Hiking for MeditationA great way to meditate and clear your mind is by hiking. The combination of long distance exercise and clear air helps to balance your mind. Your body will be releasing endorphins as well as leptin, which suppresses appetite.It’s important to be present while your hiking. Use it…

  • Don’t Just Go Local, Grow Local.

    Ken
    9 May 2012 | 5:03 pm
    We’re excited to see so many people growing their own vegetables.Eating Organic is more important now than ever before. The toxic chemicals being used are out of control and being purposefully hidden.There are a lot of gardens popping up where people from the community can help tend, nurture and benefit from.

  • Do Schools Kill Creativity?

    Ken
    2 May 2012 | 6:00 am
    Why do schools knowingly discourage creativity? It’s important to learn and objectively look at why our school system and teachers are stuck in a system that clearly doesn’t work. It could be said that more harm than good is being done in the name of education because of the disconnect with encouraging creativity alone.Talent in the younger generationsThere is talent that needs to be encouraged and nurtured for us to build a future of creative problem solvers, artists, engineers and visionaries. The happiness, joy and love of our planet is dependent upon such a nurturing path.
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    Supreme Maker

  • 7 Simple Ways To Lose Weight (Without Weights)

    Suprememaker
    15 May 2012 | 1:10 am
    Are you tired of exercising rigorously with no results? Do you even cut down on your food consumption and still feel bloated? Have you followed many weight loss programs only to gain more weight (and disappointments)? With the ever increasing rate of obesity, every source you find on TV, magazines, or online, talks about weight loss. However, the younger generation seems to be getting bigger and bigger (yes, pun intended!) The trouble with most of these programs, they all seem to be just further, modified developments of other popular weight loss programs. Contrarily, these diets may work in…

  • What Do Acid And Alkaline Diets Have In Common?

    Suprememaker
    27 Apr 2012 | 12:22 am
    They Are Both Good … Or Bad Do you know what acids are other than chemical compounds that have corrosive properties that can eat through your skin or even metals? Have you heard of a balances diet? Do you know that an alkaline diet is needed to balance the acidity in your body and vice versa? Studies have shown the differences between acid and alkaline diets and how the gaping imbalance between then can cause severe effects. When we think of acid, we automatically think of anything corrosive causing burns and deterioration. Although that may be correct, our bodies have an acidic rating…

  • Who Else Wants To Know About Blood Type Dieting?

    Suprememaker
    4 Apr 2012 | 12:28 am
    It’s All In Our Forefathers Recently, I wrote Some Good Food May Be Bad For Your Blood Type, But… explaining how your body needs to be nourished according to your blood type. While I stressed how necessary it is, it is not the ultimate solution. It is mainly a guideline to refer to when your health is threatened. Only in understanding how your blood type behaves with various food groups do you really need to optimize your health in case the time comes when you have a problem. Professionals of all sorts of life sciences including doctors, dieticians, nutritionists, herbalists,…

  • What You Must Know About Gall Bladder Surgery

    Suprememaker
    31 Mar 2012 | 8:13 pm
    Stop! Read This Before You Lose Your Gallbladder For Good!   Do you ever wonder how your body would function if you had a functional organ removed? Do you fear being told by your doctor you need surgery? Or would you rather keep your body intact and functioning properly? Not all of us are doctors and specialists, but it’s important to know your organs and their functions. In fact it’s equally important to understand the general functions of the body, so you may understand what doctors and specialists are talking to you about. The topic in question is about the importance of your…

  • Some Good Food May Be Bad For Your Blood Type But…

    Suprememaker
    26 Mar 2012 | 11:48 pm
    … It May Be Good For Someone Else’s Blood Type Just recently I posted an article about The Cons and Pros of Red Meat. If you read many articles online, you’ll find several reviews, mainly negative, about the causes of red meat. The point I’m trying to make is sometimes you never know the benefits and disadvantages of various foods, even if you think they are good for you. Do you still ponder why you keep getting sick even after eating healthy? Let’s get on to the chase on what I’m getting to here? Did you used to all the good old fruit and veggies you mommy and daddy told…
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  • Cooked Vegetables Saved My Life

    admin
    9 May 2012 | 12:34 pm
    A little dramatic? Not really. In the last year I have transitioned from raw to cooked vegetables and I am blown away at the impact it has had on my diet, health and overall well-being. Wow – that sounds so dramatic and nutrition-dorky of me but I swear it is true! Why are cooked veggies so great? It makes meal planning quick and easy. Instead of getting frustrated when vegetables go bad in your fridge because you didn’t get to them in time or being too tired to put a salad together for lunch or dinner consider cooking a bunch of vegetables (cook a lot!) on Sunday for the week. Put them…

  • I am Doing Everything Right, but….

    admin
    3 May 2012 | 2:09 pm
    Are you doing everything you can to see results and things aren’t budging? I know how frustrating this can feel so I thought a little pep talk/strategy session could help. First of all, be proud of yourself for sticking with it! Even if you are not losing the weight or gaining the muscle as fast or as “perfectly” as you think it should happen, feel good about the fact that you are creating good habits and you are on your way. Stay focused on the prize! Remember these things take time. I know that is not what you want to hear but please be patient and try to enjoy the ride. Take a good…

  • It’s Friday! How Ya Doing?

    admin
    27 Apr 2012 | 1:59 pm
    When I see a client for a follow up appointment I start with the same questions, “What is working and what isn’t?” It’s Friday so I thought I would check in and see how your week is going. Did the week get away from you? Are you crazy stressed and counting the seconds until the weekend? Or did you stay on a solid eating plan and get some workouts in? How was your sleep? How much alcohol did you drink? Did you do something fun this week? These are just a few questions to ask yourself so you can stay accountable to yourself and keep you on track towards living the life you want. Many of…

  • The Quick Fix Diet – Here it is!!!

    admin
    19 Apr 2012 | 6:27 pm
    You ready for it? How to lose weight the quick and easy way and keep it off?? Well I got nothing for ya. Argh. The quicker you lose the weight the faster it will come back. The key to losing weight is to slowly but surely drop the weight. Lose it and never look back. There is nothing sexy about this approach. I have no pill, magic drink or perfect food that you should eat. I know it is tough and annoying at times, but when you eat right, take care of yourself, put yourself first and get healthy you will feel fantastic. Some of you probably saw in the news this week the latest quick fix weight…

  • Living Well at Work? Is it Possible?

    admin
    11 Apr 2012 | 5:13 pm
    Is it possible for your time spent at work to be balanced? Could your office…dare I say it…help you reach your health and wellness goals? For many of us, we spend more time at work than anywhere else. Sad, but true. Our office – whether it is a cube, kitchen table, corner space with a gorgeous view, coffee shop, car, airplane or classroom – is a crucial space where we spend a lot of our time and behaviors and routines are established. In the last few weeks, I have been asked to be a part of a few corporate wellness programs and it has been quite the learning experience. It is…
 
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    Healthy Crush

  • Getting Through A Breakup

    jenny sansouci
    2 May 2012 | 10:04 am
    I don’t usually write about really personal things here on Healthy Crush. I usually try to spread the positive stuff and shed light on all the health-conscious things going on around me. But being healthy includes a focus on personal growth, and this is what’s going on in my life right now. After what I’ve gone through over the past week, I’ve realized that pain and suffering are part of the human experience. Everyone goes through love and loss and eventually awakens to a new experience of life. If this post helps even one person cope with a breakup, then this is worth…

  • Eco-Friendly Bliss Bag

    jenny sansouci
    1 May 2012 | 9:36 pm
    In honor of Earth Day, my friends over at Bliss sent me a bag full of healthy goodies! I love getting fun stuff in the mail, and thought I’d take the chance to share my thoughts on each item in the bag with you. I think it’s important to be conscious and mindful about the products you use in your everyday life – from the food you eat to the water you drink to the products you put on your body. The Bliss Bag included: Bobble Bottle: I’ve actually always wanted one of these, so I was psyched to see it included. This water bottle is BPA-free and filters water for you as…

  • Change Yourself – Change The World

    jenny sansouci
    30 Apr 2012 | 10:03 am
    “What will matter is the good we did, not the good we expected others to do.” -Elizabeth Lesser Lately I’ve been hearing a lot of people express their concern and overwhelm when it comes to the state of the planet and the health of people around the world. It’s easy to feel helpless when it comes to changing things on a large scale, but instead of giving up or feeling defeated, you can make the most important change of all: change yourself. You may not realize how much changing your own actions and acting as a power of example can inspire and empower others to do the same.

  • The Power of Stretching

    jenny sansouci
    22 Apr 2012 | 6:24 pm
    This is the 5th article in my Beautiful Change Challenge series. Check out the previous ones: Beautiful Change: Diet Beautiful Change: Beauty Routine Beautiful Change: Your Home Beautiful Change: Mind & Spirit This week is about beautiful change for your body. When we think about getting in shape, images of intense, hardcore sweaty workouts often come to mind. Those are great, but getting started with beautiful change doesn’t have to mean committing to a new bootcamp workout. In fact, one of the most beautiful things you can do for your body is stretching. Stretching doesn’t…

  • Should You Do A Cleanse?

    jenny sansouci
    16 Apr 2012 | 6:02 pm
    Ah, springtime. The season of renewal. At this time of year, with spring cleaning on the brain, lots of people start talking about cleansing, detoxing, and lightening up for the warmer months. I’m sure you’ve been hearing about cleanses everywhere, and you can’t help but wonder — “should I do a cleanse?” I’ve had the same conversation with one of my closest friends multiple times. I describe the benefits (mental, physical, spiritual) I’ve experienced from doing cleanses from time to time. She mentions that she hates feeling deprived and…
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  • Raw Food Diet Menu

    admin
    24 Apr 2012 | 9:27 am
    The best raw food diet menu The author of Eating for Energy, Yuri Elkaim, is a former professional soccer player, a registered holistic nutritionist and a coach for the University of Toronto men’s soccer program. In this great e-book he offers his insights on how to gain more out of life through a proper raw food diet menu. I am sure you have been told many times that it is important, actually crucial, to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The author teaches us how to eat only whole and raw foods, how to have a raw food breakfast or lunch and a whole lifestyle. He relies on a principle…

  • Raw Food Meal Plan

    admin
    17 Apr 2012 | 3:55 am
    Eating for Energy is a comprehensive raw food diet menu, written by the the fitness guru Yuri Elkaim, on how to start and follow a raw food diet. If you think raw food diets are hard to incorporate in daily life style, read this book and everything will change for you. The author shows you how easy it is to start feeling healthy and full of energy and enthusiasm by following a raw food health plan. It is really easy to go for a raw food breakfast instead of one high in refined grains and sugars we are all used to and which damages our health. Yuri teaches us that the raw food meal plan means…

  • Primal Living Review

    admin
    28 Mar 2012 | 4:50 am
    Low calories in foods with The Primal Blueprint Cookbook The popularity of the low carb or primal way of eating has exploded lately and people discover that this is a sustainable alternative to the restrictive diets and flawed conventional wisdom that lead to failing weight loss efforts. The dream of being able to easily count the calories in foods and eating satisfying meals while controlling and feeling great has now become reality. When you try Primal eating for the first time you will not miss the old food that you used to eat. You can forget all about the bland, boring, low-fat foods…

  • Primal Living

    admin
    22 Mar 2012 | 12:02 pm
    You will love the coconut curry, the chicken soup with coconut milk, the peachy chicken salad, the shrimp cakes, the brussels sprouts with browned butter, the cream of broccoli soup, the roasted cauliflower with lemon mustard dressing, the spinach bread and many others. The recipes in The Primal Blueprint Book are interesting and full of natural spices and flavors. It is a true delight for a grain free gourmand. The recipes are accompanied by gorgeous photos that will have your mouth watering before you even switch on the stove. Recent studies have shown that optimal health comes from eating…

  • High Protein Low Calorie Foods

    admin
    10 Mar 2012 | 9:32 am
    New approach on high protein low calorie foods “Naked Calories”, written by Mira and Jayson Calton, focuses on high protein low calorie foods and how micronutrients can prevent diseases and maximize weight loss. With this book the Caltons give the readers a winning strategy for micronutrient sufficiency. They teach us how to avoid common micronutrient depleting lifestyle habits and how to boost the nutritional content of meals. It is one of the best books you will see on the micronutrient deficiency pandemic. “Naked Calories” provides the reader in an easily digestible fashion…
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  • Watch Out for Gluten!

    In the News
    14 May 2012 | 8:58 am
    Gluten is found in the grains barley (including malt), rye, and wheat and its relatives, including spelt, kamut, and triticale (a cross between rye and wheat). read more

  • How to Eat for a Healthy Pregnancy

    Taste For Life
    9 May 2012 | 1:21 pm
    Slide text:  How to Eat for a Healthy Pregnancy The pregnant woman’s body needs more of everything, including calories, protein, calcium, iron, and most other vitamins and minerals. Search Engine Optimization SEO Title:  How to Eat for a Healthy Pregnancy Images Feature Primary:  Feature thumb:  “Association of Antioxidant Vitamins and Oxidative Stress Levels in Pregnancy . . .” by J. Hong et al., Public Health Nutr, 12/7/07 “Daily Intake of 100 mg Ascorbic Acid as Urinary Tract Infection Prophylactic Agent During Pregnancy” by G. J. Ochoa-Brust et al., Acta…

  • 4 Heart Benefits of Garlic

    Taste For Life
    1 May 2012 | 1:14 pm
    1) Consuming garlic fights against hardening of the arteries. 2) People with high blood pressure who consume aged garlic extract can reduce their blood pressure significantly. Search Engine Opimization SEO Title:  4 Heart Benefits of Garlic Images Source:  “Aged Garlic Extract Supplemented with B Vitamins, Folic Acid, and L-Arginine Retards the Progression of Subclinical Atherosclerosis” by M. J. Budoff et al., Prev Med, 8-9/09 “Garlic Reduces Dementia and Heart-Disease Risk” by C. Borek, J Nutr, 3/06 read more

  • Purple Tomatoes!

    In the News
    26 Apr 2012 | 11:11 am
    Researchers at Oregon State University have developed the first “really” purple tomato variety. Source:  SOURCE “Purple Tomato Debuts as ‘Indigo Rose,’” Oregon State University, http://oregonstate.edu, 1/27/12 read more

  • Power Foods

    In the News
    26 Apr 2012 | 11:04 am
    UCLA’s Division of Geriatrics lists these top 10 power foods that can help you live a longer, healthier life. Search Engine Optimizatoin SEO Title:  Power Foods Source:  “10 Foods to Help You Live a Longer, Healthier Life,” Healthy/Years, UCLA Division of Geriatrics, 2011 read more
 
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  • Are You Really Hungry Or Is It All In Your Head?

    Penny Klatell, PhD, RN, ACC
    14 May 2012 | 11:13 pm
    Argument.  Stress. Overwhelm. Fatigue. Cookies in the shopping cart.  Candy bar from the gas station.  Chips from the vending machine.  Raiding the refrigerator for leftovers followed by ice cream. Sound familiar? You could be stuffed to the gills but all you can think about is getting that cookie, candy bar, chips, or leftovers and [...]

  • Do You Eat To Procrastinate?

    Penny Klatell, PhD, RN, ACC
    10 May 2012 | 11:01 pm
    Procrastinate:  to delay or postpone action; to put off doing something. Do you find yourself wandering to the refrigerator/vending machine/food truck/coffee shop . . . when you have something to do that you really don’t want to tackle? Email viewers — you might have to go to the web to view the video.  Just click [...]

  • When Is The Perfect Time To Start Your Diet?

    Penny Klatell, PhD, RN, ACC
    7 May 2012 | 11:12 pm
    Do the stars, moon, sun, and all of the planets need to be in alignment for you to start your diet? Diet, not a word I usually use, generally implies deprivation and a way of life that is not easy, comforting, and fun.  So no wonder there are tons of excuses and reasons not [...]

  • Iced And Frozen Coffee Drinks: Refreshing But A Caloric Bomb

    Penny Klatell, PhD, RN, ACC
    3 May 2012 | 11:07 pm
    The weather is heating up and the drinks are cooling down.  Unfortunately, some of those delicious iced and frozen coffee drinks that seem to be offered everywhere can really bump up your calories and fat grams. Keep in mind that you can always order plain old iced coffee or even an iced Americano (almost [...]

  • How Big Are Your Dinner Plates — And Why It Matters

    Penny Klatell, PhD, RN, ACC
    30 Apr 2012 | 11:13 pm
    Have you eaten in some restaurants where the plates are so big that the server can’t find room to comfortably fit everything on the table? Maybe your plates are so big that you have trouble getting them into the dishwasher. Does it make a difference other than for convenience?  You bet it does. The [...]
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    Wonder Food Blog

  • Fast food is depressing

    Wonder Food Blog
    9 May 2012 | 4:59 am
    “Eating junk food has a negative effect on mental health, making those who consume it regularly feel depressed,” said The Daily Telegraph. The news is based on a Spanish study that looked at how 9,000 people’s consumption of fast food and baked goods, such as pies and pastries, related to their risk of depression. In a week when tax on pasties and pies has been the source of great distress for some, researchers found that people who consumed the most fast food and baked good were 37% more likely to become depressed over a six-year period than people with the lowest consumption. This…

  • Google employee optimization

    Wonder Food Blog
    19 Apr 2012 | 10:28 am
    Google is known for its data and how it optimizes its community – but did you know that they also optimize their own employees? Using their internal “People Analytics” program, Google looks at how their employees eat in their free cafeteria and optimizes it so they’re healthier, make better eating decisions, and are more productive through that process. Google does this by “nudging” their employees into making the correct eating decisions daily. Through these lessons, we can also learn more about our own decision making process and how we might improve our…

  • Pizza as salty as the sea

    Wonder Food Blog
    9 Apr 2012 | 4:26 am
    Some takeaway pizzas are saltier than the Atlantic Ocean, say health campaigners concerned about the amount of salt we eat. Several newspapers have reported on the high levels of salt in pizzas from both takeaway outlets and supermarkets. Some of the pizzas contained more than 10g of salt, which is more than an entire day’s salt allowance. An analysis of 199 pizzas by the Consensus Action on Salt & Health (CASH) group found no low-salt options, with over half the takeaway pizzas containing more than 6g of salt – the recommended daily maximum for healthy adults. Shop-bought pizzas…

  • The new food critic … is you

    Wonder Food Blog
    20 Mar 2012 | 5:34 am
    Hi everyone! I hope some people find this infographic interesting. For more information check out: http://www.keepingitkleen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/restaurant-safety-infographic.html

  • A look at America’s weight

    Wonder Food Blog
    18 Mar 2012 | 9:02 am
    Hi everyone! I was asked to post this graphic on America’s weight problems. I hope some people find it useful or interesting! http://www.medicalcodingcareerguide.com/fat-future-of-america  
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