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Our diet has the greatest impact on our well-being. Find out why and discover delicious and simple things you can do to make your eating habits more vibrant.
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 Nutrition Tips
It's easy to make healthy nutrition habits part of your life. Incorporate these into your daily routine: |
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 | | | Chocolate Cheesecake | | | This healthy version of a favorite classic dessert will round out any meal and satisfy every sweet tooth at the table. | | |
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
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Servings: 8-10 |
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 | | | Glycemic Index & Glycemic Load | | Does your energy fluctuate throughout the day? Do you get a burst of energy after lunch, only to feel sleepy after an hour and hungry again by mid-afternoon? Our body performs best when blood sugar levels are relatively constant. You can help balance your energy by paying attention to two measurements: the glycemic index and glycemic load. |
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 | | | Aphrodisiac Foods | | Since the days when Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty, was worshiped until now, aphrodisiacs have played a prominent role in legends and rituals where bodies and spirits unite. Some foods are considered aphrodisiacs because of their sensual aroma, shape or texture. Modern science has shown that many aphrodisiac foods are high in energy which maintains sex hormone levels. |
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 | | | Winter Seasonal Produce | | Winter is a time when plants return to the earth in preparation for rebirth in spring. As the season with the least light and warmth, it is a natural time for us to slow down so our body can restore and rejuvenate, and eating seasonal produce can help us do that. |
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 | | | The Benefits of Coenzyme Q10 | | Coenzyme Q10 is a powerful antioxidant that protects your body against free radicals while providing additional benefits such as a healthy circulatory system, a glowing complexion and renewal of cells throughout your body. |
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 | | | GMO: Frankenstein Foods | | The sausages and deli meats you eat for lunch, flavor-enhancing bouillon cubes, instant soups that are so easy to prepare after a long day's work, the formula you use to feed your baby and the chocolate you enjoy popping in your mouth may not be as innocent as they seem. |
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| | | Autumn Seasonal Produce | | Autumn is the traditional harvest season, and the perfect time of year to enjoy a bounty of fruits and vegetables. In her wisdom, nature provides us with produce that will help us make the transition from warmer to cooler months. |
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 | | | Antioxidants–the Body’s Natural Defense System | | We hear about foods being ‘rich in antioxidants’, and know that they’re supposed to be healthy. But what are antioxidants? And why are they so important to our health? Find out how these nutrients can improve your well-being and where you can find them. |
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 | | | Milk Thistle – the Multi-purpose Remedy | | The Mediterranean plant milk thistle (also known as Blessed Milk Thistle, Holy Thistle, Mary Thistle and Silybum) has been used for thousands of years as a healing herb and may be helpful in treating a variety of illnesses from cirrhosis to cancer. It can be used as a remedy for the side effects of stress, toxins, alcohol and medications that we’re exposed to on a daily basis. |
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 | | | Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides | | Eating organic fruits and vegetables is definitely healthier for you and the planet. But what if an organic option of some produce is not available? The Environmental Working Group has analyzed pesticides in fruits and vegetables from thousands of tests, and has compiled the following guide highlighting foods produced with low amounts of pesticides and those you should buy organic. |
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 | | | Live Longer and Better with Good Nutrition | | 1000 years ago the average life span was 25 years, but today it’s over 75. In trying to find out how to make life healthier, livelier and longer, research has proven that the biochemical process of aging is not an inescapable fate. It is actually a condition that can be delayed, and a person’s body has the capacity to repair and renew itself by making healthy choices. |
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.jpg?n=2112) | | | Healthy Weight Loss | | A healthy lifestyle always creates a healthy body and mind, and even more, great weight loss results can be reached by living healthy instead of pumping our body with toxins and chemicals. |
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 | | | How Food Affects Your Mood | | The next time you feel unfocused, depressed, or angry, consider what you’ve eaten. The increased amount of stress in our society has coincided with greater consumption of refined foods, and a majority of the foods we eat today have been processed. Although these foods are tasty, colorful and easy to prepare, they are also full of ingredients that negatively affect our body chemistry and state of mind. |
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 | | | Do You Know What You’re Eating? | | Beware! Right now you may be consuming processed foods that go against nature by being genetically modified and bombarded with additives for the sake of being more tasty, colorful and easier to prepare. You could be harming the health of both yourself and future generations. For a healthy body, mind and spirit, take a look at the nutritional value of the foods in your refrigerator and get to know your adversaries well! |
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.jpg?n=3489 "CRP Small") | | | It’s not the cholesterol you should worry about, it’s the CRP! | | The cause of our number one killer - heart attacks - is no longer best predicted by cholesterol or triglycerides, but by inflammatory status. This helps explain why half of all heart attack victims who have low cholesterol levels never knew they were at risk. |
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 | | | Summer Seasonal Produce | | The long, lazy days of summer are finally here, and with them a wonderful array of seasonal produce becomes available. From green, leafy vegetables to luscious, ripe fruits, summer produce alone is reason enough to love this season. |
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 | | | Spring Seasonal Produce | | Spring is the season of rebirth and renewal when nature is waking up after its winter slumber. Produce from the spring harvest also has the same effect on our body, giving it a burst of nutrients and energy. |
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 | | | Sprouting Chart | | Growing your own sprouts is a fun way to add nutrient-rich foods to your diet. Use this easy chart to get started. |
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 | | | Salt is Not Your Enemy! | | Did you know that you can have better sleep, a healthy libido, and balanced blood pressure and oxygen levels by using the right kind of salt? |
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.jpg) | | | Healthy Snacking | | Can’t find something to grab and eat that’s healthy? Do cravings undermine your efforts to choose treats that are good for you? Snack your way to better health with these quick and nutritious ideas. |
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 | | | Food Combining: A Simple Way for Better Digestive Health | | Get it together and combine your foods for easier digestion and better health. Incorporating food combining principles eases digestive symptoms, enhances absorption of nutrients, and provides a lift to our entire system. Say no to bloating, gas and discomfort! Get into food combining for better health. |
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 | | | Naturally Sweet | | Is your sweet tooth your downfall? Most of us love a sweet treat, but that momentary indulgence can play havoc with our health. Bones, teeth and energy levels are just three things that suffer from a sugar hit. Try some of these healthier alternatives while cutting back on the white stuff. |
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 | | | Wheatgrass – the Wonder Food | | Drink up and celebrate! A shot of wheatgrass juice provides the goodness of 2 pounds of vegetables. Wheatgrass is crammed with protein, vitamins, minerals and enzymes, and its juice drives them home in an energy-packed hit. Give yourself a taste of real health with this powerful superfood. |
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 | | | Sprouting for Health and Fun | | Soak, sprout and green your way to a new level of vitality! Sprouted baby seeds are power houses of the nutritional spectrum. And, they are the richest source of food enzymes and energized vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. |
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 | | | Mantra of the Modern Diet: Protein | | Protein is an important part of our diet, but are we getting too much? Historical biases have shaped our modern attitude towards protein, and there are healthier sources available. |
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 | | | Home Grown Food | | Whether you have a small garden, a balcony or a windowsill, it’s easy to have the freshest foods within reach. With minimal effort, you can experience the satisfaction of being able to produce healthy food to enjoy on your own and share with others. |
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.jpg) | | | Eat Your Way to Beauty | | Are all those creams and treatments not giving you the glow you’re after? The answer could be as simple as your diet. Our outer radiance reflects our internal health and the foods we eat either enhance or take away from our looks. Learn what to put in your body to help your skin, hair, nails and eyes look their vibrant best! |
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 | | | Energize with Enzymes | | Remember when you had the energy of a child? Where has it gone? The answer could be as easy as enzymes. Enzymes catalyze every function in our body but are depleted as we age so things don't run as they should. Turn back the clock with enzymes for improved digestion, a stronger immune system and increased vitality. |
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 | | | Fats - the Good, the Bad and the Ugly | | Fat has a bad reputation, but not all fat is bad. Essential fatty acids are just that- essential for health and preventing disease. However many of the fats in our diet are non-essential and actually harmful. These fats and oils compromise health and contribute to disease. |
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 | | | Bacteria that Boosts Health | | Have you had your bacteria today? Not all bacteria are bad and the good guys - probiotics - are vital for health. They fight germs, ease digestion, boost immunity and even fix up our insides after antibiotics. Keep your health up with a daily dose of friendly bacteria! |
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 | | | 8 Great Superfoods | | Want an extra boost of vitality? Add superfoods into your diet! Learn about some of our favorites and how their high quality nutrients can improve your well-being. |
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 | | | Juice Your Way to Better Health! | | Juicing is not only a fun and simple way to consume more fresh fruit and vegetables. It also gives our body a hit of high quality nutrition in an easily digestible form. These nutrients support and maintain good health on many levels. |
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 | | | Alkaline and Acid-forming Chart | | Foods and activities can be divided into two groups: alkaline-forming (pH higher than 7) and acid-forming (pH lower than 7). Try to fill your life with the alkaline-forming foods and activities from this general guide. |
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 | | | Food Combining Chart | | To help your body digest food more efficiently try combining food with this general guide. |
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 | | | You Are What You Eat | | The quality of food we consume is central to our health. Every cell and tissue in our body is built, repaired and fuelled from the foods, fluids -- and yes, toxins -- which we consume. |
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 | | | Water: The Vital Fluid | | Water is an essential element of life and a crucial part of well-being, but most of us do not drink enough. How water can help improve health and rejuvenation. |
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 | | | Why Eat Healthy? | | Our diet, more than any other factor, has the biggest influence on our health. Even our thoughts and emotions are influenced by the quality of our food. How making healthy choices improves well-being. |
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