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Is Your Food Making You Sick?
Many people have suffered for years from conditions related to food and do not know it. You may know of someone who has struggled to find answers for years. These good people seek treatment to relieve their pain, discomfort, and change their appearance or weight so they can live a normal life. They continually complain to family and friends of their problem looking for support and answers. If the pain...
March 11, 2015
Eat Healthy!... Why Bother?
"Healthy" food choices sure are a big topic these days. So many choices... Choices create problems because food is more than nourishment; it plays a huge part in our sense of daily enjoyment. The problem seems to be rooted in our sense of smell and taste buds that apparently have a direct link to our brains and emotions. There's plenty of information out there that informs us what to eat and what not...
March 9, 2015
Caffeinated vs. Decaffeinated
Coffee is the most widely-consumed beverage in the world, with more than 2 ½ billion cups of the brew enjoyed daily. Whether your choice is a plain cup of java made in your own kitchen or a fancy espresso drink from your favorite barista, chances are you depend on a jolt of caffeine to make you feel alert in the morning or boost your energy during an after-lunch slump. Most adults enjoy two or more...
October 22, 2014
Wellness Tip - ​Is Drinking Coffee Good or Bad for your Health?
Wellness Tip:- Wellness Tip: For a long time coffee got a bad rap, reputed to cause heart disease, cancer, and shortened lifespans. Recent studies show coffee may actually provide health benefits: protection from Type-2 diabetes, liver disease, cancer, Parkinson's disease, decreased depression - even increased cognitive function. Not a bad benefit from your favorite java! There are caveats. Some people...
October 19, 2014
Turbocharge Your Fat-Burning Machine
“The higher your energy level, the more efficient your body. The more efficient your body, the better you feel and themore you will use your talent to produce outstanding results.”  ~Anthony Robbins - Everyone hits a plateau every now and again when focused on shedding fat—including me. Most everyone who wants to improve their fitness level and lower their body weight needs a push to jump-start their...
October 16, 2014
Vegetables: Raw vs. Cooked
Wellness Tip:- Which are more beneficial to health—raw or cooked vegetables? The answer is “both." Phytochemicals in vegetables fight free radicals (extremely reactive chemicals in the body) to help prevent some cancers and chronic diseases. However, certain plant foods retain more protective properties when cooked. For example, tomatoes provide more cancer-preventive lycopene (a carotinoid) when cooked...
September 23, 2014
How to Avoid Buying GMO Foods in the Supermarket
Wellness Tip:- Polls show 90% of American consumers want genetically-engineered foods labeled, but the government, pressured by biotech companies, won't require labeling even though it's mandatory in many other countries. What can consumers do to steer clear of unwanted GMOs? ~Buy Certified Organic, regulated to be 100% GMO-free. ~Search for 'Non-GMO' labels voluntarily added by some producers. ~Avoid...
September 23, 2014
Why You Must Eat Organic Starting Now!
One of your best health protection options is choosing certified organic foods. You should always thoroughly wash all raw vegetables and fruits (including those organically grown) to rid them of bacteria, but no method: washing, freezing, or cooking - will eradicate pesticide residue from conventionally grown produce. A large percentage of pesticides currently in use are regarded as potential carcinogens,...
September 17, 2014
The Top 5 Foods That Kill Cancer
So you’ve heard about the incredible powers of cancer-fighting foods, but are they all hype or the real deal? The truth is that cancer is a very complex disease that can develop for a number of reasons, and no food can fully cure or prevent it. With that said, some foods are loaded with ingredients that pack a powerful punch against cancer and other serious health conditions. In fact, studies endorsed...
April 1, 2014
Avocado Health Benefits - A Perfect Food?
Due to its rough and leather-textured skin, the tiny avocado is sometimes called the Alligator Pear. Underneath that tough exterior lies a creamy and beautiful fruit that is teeming with health benefits that can improve your well-being. The beauty of the avocado is that it is so easy to add to your menu that, between its health benefits and easy assimilation, you might just find it a perfect food....
March 18, 2014