August 16, 2020
While kids want great taste, you want to give them the vitamins, minerals and fiber their growing bodies need. Serve watermelon and you can both be happy.
Watermelon is a fun, nutritious way to make sure active kids don't get dehydrated; it's 92 percent water.
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August 16, 2020
It’s safe to say that without our immunity, we wouldn’t be around too long because it is a tireless warrior protecting our health. There are bacteria and viruses everywhere, not to mention helminths (worms) and tiny mites that carry infection and our immune systems continuously fight all types of bacteria, viruses and various parasites.
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August 10, 2020
We all know by now that we should be eating at least five servings of fruits and vegetables each day. But knowing and doing are two different things, aren’t they? Sometimes it is just not easy to get them all in there. We are constantly tempted to fill up on convenience and junk food. If your family is anything like mine, they’d much rather fill up on a bag of chips or a bowl of rice or pasta instead of trying an apple or a plate of steamed broccoli. So we’ll have to get creative!
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August 10, 2020
It’s no secret that antioxidants are incredibly beneficial to good health. It’s believed the antioxidants in food can help prevent cancer, reverse or slow aging, enhance your immune system, increase your energy and improve heart and other organ health.
Given all we know about antioxidants and their beneficial properties, it’s amazing more people don’t get enough fruits and vegetables, the primary sources of antioxidants. Experts recommend a minimum of 5 servings of fruits...
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August 10, 2020
Many people make health-realted resolutions, such as to lose weight, stop smoking or join the neighborhood health club. While it is common to set high goals, experts say that setting smaller goals could do more for our health.
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July 27, 2020
Food cravings make life difficult - just when we have planned to lose weight, we seem to feel the urge to take a look at the fridge. In simple activities, we place some snacks before us, and bang - the chips bag is suddenly empty. Time for a little self-control!
If you want to take food more consciously and, thereby, lose weight, you should learn to curb your appetite and eat less. This does not mean that you are going to suffer from feeling hungry, but that you will simply change small habits in your everyday life. With the next 7 tips, it won't be so hard to eat less.
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July 27, 2020
Many people suffer from digestive disorders, bloating and other regular abdominal pains, the origin of which is not always easy to discover. Sometimes, all it takes to get rid of them is just giving the body a little boost, with some foods that help you digest better. Here are the top 10 foods that will help your bowels in the digestion process!
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July 27, 2020
Your restaurant meal was too heavy? A little detox does not hurt to regain fitness and avoid gaining weight. So, to purge and detoxify your body, here are the top 10 unavoidable foods!
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July 26, 2020
With the boom of herbal products in the last decade or so, one of the most popular products has been green tea – but did you know you could use green tea for weight loss?
There’s been a lot of talk about reasons to use green tea to help improve your health, but a lesser-known fact is that is that green tea can help you burn calories, as well. Before you decide to stop your diet and quit exercising, you must realize that green tea is merely an aid for weight loss.
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July 26, 2020
Tea is fast becoming one of the most popular drinks in the world. Tea tastes excellent, and it is a very versatile drink, but it is also extremely healthy for you as well. Many people understand the health benefits of tea, including Chinese cultures, Japanese cultures, Europeans, Taiwanese and African cultures. Health conscious citizens in America are just now beginning to understand the health benefits of tea, and the fact that drinking tea or consuming tea in other forms can be one of the best things that you can do in order to benefit your body.
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July 26, 2020
Herbs are something that many people are turning to these days. They are finding that they are more beneficial to them than going to the doctor and getting harsh medications. When you have the right guidance to using the best herbs for your body, you’ll see an amazing difference in how you feel and act.
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July 13, 2020
We’re all looking for ways to lose weight and build a little muscle. It's good for your health and it looks great. However, many of us are not doing the most important things to achieve these goals.
One of the most important things you can do to lose weight and build muscle is to boost your metabolism - especially in the morning.
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