25th March 2011
With capsaicin in your spice of choice, it just might! Capsaicin is the chemical found in peppers that makes them taste hot. The more capsaicin in a pepper, the hotter it is said to taste. This chemical is actually created by pepper plants to discourage m...
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07th January 2011
Hummus is a spicy, healthy Mediterranean treat. This blend of beans & spices makes a great dip, spread or topping. However, if you have discovered the great taste of hummus, you have probably also discovered that it is expensive! Store bought hummus can b...
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20th October 2010
What mineral can help prevent 22 different conditions?
What mineral is so important that hospitals feel the need to keep it on hand in case of emergencies? The answer is magnesium, and its importance is often overlooked. Even though it’s so vital to good...
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27th August 2010
Everyone’s heard the ‘standard’ weight loss advice, which is ‘eat less fat’ & ‘eat more whole grains’. But can eating MORE of something really help you lose weight too? Amidst all the whole grain and vegetable frenzy, an important key for health is being ...
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23rd May 2010
Everyone knows that good health is associated with getting enough vitamins & minerals, but do you know about Trace Minerals? These special substances are often over looked because you only need them in such small amounts. However, it's a BIG mistake to le...
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03rd March 2010
Chocolate for your health?
While "sweets fats & oils" are low on the food pyramid, soon, they might want to take another look at chocolate. As this natural product from the cacao bean is studied further, it seems like only more good aspects come to light...
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24th November 2009
Do you suffer from acid indigestion? Are you worried about acid reflux?
Many people feel the ‘burn' of acid indigestion or heart-burn more than one time each week. Of course, there are ways to deal with it if you use chalky tablets or take expensive me...
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22nd October 2009
1. Lose Weight Without Starving
The Chia Seed is a dieter's dream come true. The tiny, healthy seeds can be made to taste like whatever you want, and their unique gelling action keeps you feeling full for hours. Hunger is a main enemy of real weight loss...
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10th August 2009
Are you dining out, or dining in? No matter where you choose to eat, don't let hidden calories ruin your attempt at losing weight. Everyone knows that a bucket of fried chicken is not the best choice when they're trying to achieve a healthy weight…howev...
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24th July 2009
If you've heard it once, you've heard it a zillion times. "If you want to be healthy, eat your vegetables!" Certainly, this is still good advice, but there's a problem creeping in. Vegetables and fruits are losing their nutritious qualities. They may not ...
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30th May 2009
All you have to do is turn on the TV and you'll know that millions of people have a cholesterol problem. Major drug companies can't seem to advertise their pharmaceuticals enough! However, if the idea of spending loads of money on prescriptions every mont...
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15th May 2009
From this picky eater to YOUR picky eaters, I remember what a hard time I gave my parents at the dinner table. I would hardly eat anything. Especially nothing green. And Meat? Forget about it unless it was chicken.
Any parent who has a picky kid not o...
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02nd March 2009
Any dieter knows that hunger is a main enemy of trying to lose weight. When you're hungry, you're probably thinking about food. When you're hungry, you're more likely to have cravings for certain foods, and also more likely to give in to them. When you're...
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18th February 2009
Dr. Dwight Lundell is the past Chief of Staff and Chief of Surgery at Banner Heart Hospital, Mesa, AZ
When a heart surgeon who has seen the insides of 5,000 people's arteries has a "change of heart" it's definitely something to take note of!
Especia...
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17th October 2008
So you're dieting, you're trying to lose weight. But then why does it seem like if you're trying to eat less and trying to weigh less, that you're spending more and more? With meal plans, you'll be spending 100s of dollars a month for the food and shippin...
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