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Jump into water workouts
‘Tis the season. With Memorial Day upon us, I think we can all safely assume that a last sudden arctic blast will not be hitting us this year. We can pack up our winter clothing and officially make the switch to tank tops and flip-flops. Yes, it’s time. It’s time to welcome the summer season [...]
Study links water, healthy food
A team of researchers at the University of Oregon may have at last discovered how to get children to eat their vegetables. The study suggests parents can encourage healthy and lasting food choices by their children by serving a glass of water at each meal. The authors say behavioral research has found people correlate a [...]
Calcium tablets linked to increased heart attacks
According to a new study from Germany, regularly taking calcium pills can increase the risk of suffering a heart attack. Many older people take calcium pills as a way of strengthening bone density and fighting off the threat on conditions such as osteoporosis but few are aware of the risks involved. The study, which has [...]
Benefits and Risks of Taking Dietary Supplements
The Benefits Normally, you should be able to get all the nutrients you need from a balanced diet; however, taking supplements can provide additional nutrients when your diet is lacking or when certain health conditions cause you to develop an insufficiency or deficiency. In most cases, multiple-vitamin supplements provide all the basic micronutrients(vitamins and minerals) your body needs. [...]
How a Juice Cleanse Can Actually Cause Weight Gain
Whether it’s to improve energy, clear acne, spring clean the digestive system, or shed a few pounds, juice cleansing is all the rage now. Even celebs like Gwyneth Paltrow and Nicole Richie are buzzing about the benefits of liquid detoxing. Before you splurge on a juicer or lay down the dough for a liquid detox program, learn how a [...]
Foods High in Vitamin C
Orange Juice Green Pepper Sweet Potatoes White or Red Potatoes Strawberries Raw Spinach Leaves Broccoli
Is Almond Butter Better for You Than Peanut Butter?
Question: Is Almond Butter Better for You Than Peanut Butter? Answer: Peanut butter and almond butter are fairly similar nutritionally. However, there are some nutritional differences between almond butter and peanut butter, and it looks like almond butter may be a little better for you.Peanut butter is a good source of protein and monounsaturated fats, and it has [...]
How to incorporate flax-seed meal into your diet
Mix it in yogurt Mix it in cottage cheese Add to pancake or muffin batter Sprinkle on top of salads Add to your soup Mix it with granola and eat it with yogurt Add to smoothies Look up recipes using flax-seed meal Mix with apple sauce Add to cereal and milk Add flax to [...]
8 Super Nutrients that Slim You Down
MONOUNSATURATED FATS EGCG RASPBERRY KETONES DOCOSAHEXAENOIC ACID (DHA) ACETIC ACID PROTEIN CAFFEINE FIBER
Abs Total Core Workout: Intermediate Level
This core workout will get you a bikini body in no time. Check it out for yourself.
