Why organic

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WHY ORGANIC Food that is grown or raised without chemical pesticides or chemical fertilizers is called “organic.” We’ve become so accustomed to getting by with foods that have been grown with fertilizers and that contain harmful toxins, that we’ve forgotten what it’s like to feel truly “well.” We don’t know how good we can really feel. Why else would you …

Superfoods for a Super Long Life

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SUPERFOODS FOR A SUPER LONG LIFE – Recent research shows that specific chemicals in foods — such as sulforaphane, a phytochemical in broccoli — work with your genes to ratchet up your body’s natural defense systems, helping to inactivate toxins and free radicals before they can do the damage that leads to cancer, cardiovascular disease, and even premature aging. And …

Bowels and stomach digestion

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BOWELS AND STOMACH DIGESTION Many of the health benefits derived from a vegetarian diet have to do with creating a healthy environment in the bowels and stomach. Our digestive systems, from prehistory on, were designed to metabolize vegetable matter, more than animal products. Fruits, vegetables, legumes and nuts provide the kind of dietary fiber our digestive systems need to function …

Superfoods to Fend of Alzheimer’s disease

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SUPERFOODS TO FEND OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that gradually destroys memory and the ability to think and reason. Recent estimates show approximately 4 million people in the U.S. have dementia, most with Alzheimer’s disease. By 2050, that number could be as high as 16 million. However, by making some simple adjustments in your diet …

16 ways to burn stubborn body fat

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16 WAYS TO BURN STUBBORN BODY FAT Eat less … lose weight?!? Here’s the other stuff you can do to get leaner. 1) Don’t diet to extremes. Reducing calories by 15-20% a day will almost exclusively burn fat while larger cuts in calories will burn a combo of muscle tissue and fat. Muscle drives the metabolism ñ calorie burning. If …

Sixteen Ways to Burn Stubborn Body Fat

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SIXTEEN WAYS TO BURN STUBBORN BODY FAT Eat less … lose weight?!? Here’s the other stuff you can do to get leaner. 1) Don’t diet to extremes. Reducing calories by 15-20% a day will almost exclusively burn fat while larger cuts in calories will burn a combo of muscle tissue and fat. Muscle drives the metabolism ñ calorie burning. If …

#Superfoods for Conquering the Pain of Arthritis#

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#SUPERFOODS FOR CONQUERING THE PAIN OF ARTHRITIS# With some thought and planning, it’s easy to make these nutrient-dense foods part of your daily diet. With choices from virtually every food group, you’ll soon be well on your way to arming yourself to battle the pain of arthritis and begin to manage it from the inside out. Salmon is among the …

**Superfoods that Fight Cancer **

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**SUPERFOODS THAT FIGHT CANCER ** As the nation’s second most deadly disease, cancer brings with it several risk factors. Therefore, it’s logical that we take a good look at the foods we’re eating, and start introducing nutrient-rich foods that are known to help reduce the cancer risk. A diet rich in fiber, vegetables, and fruits, including juices made from 100 …

Twelve ways to be Healthier

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TWELVE WAYS TO BE HEALTHIER 1 Have a lie down Back pain can be avoided and the damage repaired with one easy exercise, which is lie down on the floor with your knees bent, hip width apart, feet on the floor. Do this daily for about five to fifteen minutes to release and lengthen your spine. 2 Note your nibbles …