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10 Quick and Healthy Spreads

10 Quick and Healthy Spreads

July 29, 2011 12:24 p.m.

What's a sandwich without a spread?  And why not try a healthy alternative for a healthier you? To start, presented here are some of healthy and flavorful sandwich spreads simple enough to make every day:Hummus with chile - just mix together 2tbsp of hummus with 1tsp of olive oil. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.To make a delightful spr ...

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Bitter Greens

Bitter Greens

July 25, 2011 9:30 a.m.

I'm talking about the green leafy but bitter ones here. So if you're usually not into them better take a closer look of what I have to say about these amazing bitter greens:DANDELIONSDandelion is a flowering plant with brilliant flowers making them more popular as ornamental than medicinal plant.  There are many dandelion varieties but the most common is known scientifically as T ...

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Why Sea Salt

Why Sea Salt

July 24, 2011 5:17 a.m.

Believe it or not, salt is good for your health! But why do we often hear our doctors advise us to stay away from salt or salt-treated foods? Yet we need salt to balance our diet. So are all salt the same? What really makes sea salt different from a regular salt? Let us take a closer look on the big difference between regular table salt and sea salt.Our old table salt is highly refined, going ...

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Probiotics

Probiotics

July 23, 2011 8:56 a.m.

The human body is a complex system that needs to be fueled with ample amounts of vitamins and nutrients to enable it from doing the things that it needs to perform. Proper exercise, enough sleep or rest and adequate nutrition are just few of the things that we need to consider for us to have good health. However, in this advanced world that we live, there are already many regimens that we can avai ...

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MSM

MSM

July 18, 2011 10:33 p.m.

Sulfur is a chemical compound that play a large role in our lives and yet we go about, not understanding or valuing it. Sulfur is present in our cells and so it's found in our hair, skin and nails, notwithstanding the organs and other systems as well. Sulfur is very crucial for our bodies because it is present in many amino acids that are the building blocks of protein. Moreover, it is known to re ...

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Fiber drinks can help you lose weight

Fiber drinks can help you lose weight

July 17, 2011 4:15 p.m.

Many foods in our daily diets are actually rich source of fiber but many people do not really get to know about this fact. Fiber is a component that can only be ingested with many positive health benefits. With proper intake, it can prevent heart disease and reduce many chronic diseases. Fiber can be found in two types and categorized into soluble and insoluble. Soluble is the type of fiber that c ...

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Gift From the Gods – Miso

Gift From the Gods - Miso

July 14, 2011 4:08 a.m.

According to Japanese mythology, miso is a gift from the gods. It has been a staple part of the diet in the Far East for centuries. Because it is a fermented, living food; its flavor improves in time, much like a fine wine.Miso is: •    fermented paste of soybeans and either barley or rice with salt. •    a cultured and fermented soy food that helps ...

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10 Common Diabetes Myths Busted

10 Common Diabetes Myths Busted

July 6, 2011 3:10 a.m.

Diabetes care can be exhausting. You measure your blood sugar, take meds, drag yourself out of bed to exercise and schedule in extra time to pack a healthy lunch.In the U.S. alone, 23.6 million people have diabetes. And 5.6 million of them don't even know it. Unfortunately, misinformation about diabetes is rampant - and mixing up the facts about this disease can have dire conseq ...

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Brown Rice vs White Rice: Benefits and Cautions

Brown Rice vs White Rice: Benefits and Cautions

July 5, 2011 11:10 a.m.

Rice feeds the world! Over three billion people worldwide depend on rice for over half of  their daily total calorie intake.But what are the differences and benefits of brown vs white rice?Besides differences  in color, there are further distinctions between long grain, short grain, and the other 8000+ varieties of rice.Brown rice is the whole rice grain with just the first o ...

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2 Big Secrets About Organic Produce

2 Big Secrets About Organic Produce

June 30, 2011 1:38 p.m.

Everyone knows that it is best to eat more fruits and vegetables.  Maybe you buy organic produce because you heard it is healthier.  This is true, but let's look at the two little known facts that may change your mind on buying organic.#1) Let's start with the issue of organic vs. pesticide free.  Organic just means natural, or not artificial.  Most people think that organi ...

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