Body mass index is the ratio between weight and height. It is a number used by many health care professionals to help determine whether a person is overweight and therefore at risk of developing various disease. The body mass index number correlates somewhat with body fat. Since it is a measurement that many are familiar [...]
Continue Reading →If you are trying to lose extra fat pounds, stick to the 3% and 6% fruits and vegetables. For everyone, the 3% and 6% selections should make up the majority of your daily choices. Always limit the 15% and 20% varieties to maintain good body weight and blood sugar diet. Anyone with diabetes needs to [...]
Continue Reading →I realize that we do not always have the time to sit and eat our meals in a calm, quiet atmosphere, so here are some tips on what to carry with you, prepare quickly or to make in advance for those moments when hunger strikes and meal preparation time is limited.
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Continue Reading →Try not to get caught in the trap of thinking that the only beverages available to you are those which you see on TV or hear about on the radio. Don’t believe for one second that “Coke adds life” or that you need a vitamin water, energy drink, sports drink or that you can obtain [...]
Continue Reading →Adverse reactions to foods or beverages can be as subtle as a runny nose or as dramatic as severe depression. If you experience any of the following symptoms, you may have a food allergy / intolerance:
• rapid pulse after eating
• gas and bloating
• abdominal discomfort
• constipation
• diarrhea
• skin rashes, [...]
Continue Reading →Introduction:
Vegetables are various plants that are an essential part of our diet. They contribute a significant amount of vitamins and minerals, fiber and phytonutrients (essential plant compounds necessary for optimal health) to our daily diet. Vegetables are the most important source of food today and are grown in all the corners of the earth.
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Continue Reading →• Eat at least one large serving of green leafy vegetables and one serving of orange or yellow vegetables each day. Raw is preferred if there is no irritation in the digestive tract.
• Read all packaged food labels – avoid artificial colorings, additives, nitrates, phosphates, aluminum, hydrogenated oils, EDTA, BHA and MSG (often disguised [...]
Continue Reading →You will need a blender. It doesn’t need to be a super high end blender – any standard blender will work.
For the first few times you make the shake, it is recommended that you use a measuring cup to see what 1 cup of something looks like. After that just “eye ball” it. Remember [...]
Continue Reading →Try these stretches to help with those chronic aches and pains. They are designed so you can do them at work or home – simply and effectively.
When you are familiar with them, you can do just the 2 or 3 stretches you find are most effective for you.
Note: If you have any of [...]
Continue Reading →Try these stretches to help with those chronic aches and pains. They are designed so you can do them at work or home – simply and effectively.
When you are familiar with them, you can do just the 2 or 3 stretches you find are most effective for you.
Note: If you have any of [...]
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