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Study Says Organic Isn’t Healthier? Here’s Why It Still May Be Worth The Cost

September 7th, 2012 Comments off

Have you read the big news? “Researchers Find That Organic Food Offers Few Extra Health Benefits Other Than Moral Superiority,” reads the blaring headline from Jezebel. “Organic food hardly healthier, study suggests,” was CBS‘s take. More pointedly, according to The Washington Post …

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The Connection Between Food and Music

July 3rd, 2012 Comments off

This morning, I read this article in Good Magazine about songs to listen to while cooking. It got me thinking about the connections between music and food. They both affect us on a visceral level, and they both go a long way in creating ambiance.

Food, of course, is essential to life. It nourishes us on both a physical and an emotional level. It …
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Recipe: Cauliflower mashed ‘potatoes’

May 4th, 2012 Comments off

Cauliflower mashed "potatoes" — one of many healthy recipes from Mayo Clinic.
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Do You Know What to Eat to Lose Weight – Or What Not to Eat to Lose Weight?

April 11th, 2012 Comments off

Do you have the following ideas of taking diets when trying to lose weight?

*I should not eat too much carohydrates.

*I should cut out all the fats.

* I should eat less everyday.

If you want to know more about these ideas, read on.

Many people do not understand what to eat to lose weight. They think that in order to lose weight they must take extreme measures to do so. Sadly, the only thing extreme measures do in most cases is cause the person to fail. The good news is that there are simple changes you can make in your diet that will lead to weight loss in a much healthier way. A person who loses weight by eating healthy instead of taking extreme measures will most likely keep that weight off longer than a person who loses weight through extremes.

We all know that what we put in our mouths directly affects our weight, and therefore our health. If we want to lose weight the healthy way, we have to learn to eat a sensible diet with a balance of food groups such as fat, protein and carbs.

For the same reason, you must eat a balanced diet that will fill your body with the vitamins and minerals it needs. It is unwise to cut out complete food groups from our diets. This type of dieting usually does not lead to prolonged weight loss and can actually hurt our health rather than help our bodies become healthier.

With the South Beach and Atkins trends in the past several years, many potential dieters are under the assumption that in order to lose weight, they must cut out all carbohydrates. In reality, it is the type of carbohydrate you eat that makes a difference. While simple carbohydrates such as sugar and white flour can spike the body’s blood sugar levels and leave the dieter feeling lethargic, complex carbohydrates give our bodies its energy. Consuming whole grains is an excellent way to consume carbohydrates that benefit our bodies.

The same rules apply to fats. The truth about fat is that our bodies actually need it in order to survive. The key is eating good fats such as nuts, olive oil and flax seed instead of animal fats.

By doing simple things such as reading food labels before dec iding what to eat to lose weight can make a huge difference in the amount of calories a person eats in a day. Many foods have hidden calories in them that you may not even realize your are consuming them if you do not read the labels.

What to eat to lose weight is a question many of us have. There are foods that are healthier for us than others, and if eaten in moderation, can help us lose weight.

By: Stephen Choy: the Lose Weight Expert
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Zakaria: Health insurance is for everyone – CNN

March 16th, 2012 Comments off

Editor’s Note: Be sure to catch Fareed Zakaria’s new CNN special, Global Lessons: The GPS Road Map for Saving Health Care, Sunday, March 18, at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. E.T. and P.T. Read my full article at TIME.com (behind a paywall). By Fareed …

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Health and Fitness Books

March 12th, 2012 Comments off

Books focusing on health and fitness are very popular in today’s market.  The books can focus on diverse issues such as stretching and moving the body, neuromuscular therapy, workouts, sports performance and sports injuries.  Health and fitness books provide a wealth of information about the body, sport, injuries and holistic care for the human body. Health and fitness books can be read by professionals and novices alike.

Health and fitness books can be of interest to many people.  Whether you are self-diagnosing a sports injury, wanting to find out more about your body or plan a workout which will give your body the most benefit, health and fitness books can be ideal.  Health and fitness books are also used by professionals such as massage therapists, sports injury specialists, personal trainers, healthcare professional wanting to expand their knowledge and those working in holistic health.  Health and fitness books are also of great interest to students and can provide the back bone for coursework, assignments and exam preparation.

Good health and fitness books will use clear and concise language, making the subject as accessible for someone planning a workout as it is to a trained healthcare professional.  Good background knowledge in the subject will help to make health and fitness books as informative as possible.  Clear illustrations can be invaluable in health and fitness books, helping to demonstrate the facts contained within the book and bring them to life.  Health and fitness books will need to be updated as new techniques and laws and regulations come into play.  Buying the most up to date health and fitness books will ensure the knowledge is the most accurate it can be.Clear illustrations can be invaluable in health and fitness books, helping to demonstrate the facts contained within the book and bring them to life.  Health and fitness books will need to be updated as new techniques and laws and regulations come into play.  Buying the most up to date health and fitness books will ensure the knowledge is the most accurate it can be.

For expert health and fitness books visit lotuspublishing.co.uk.  An independent publisher specialising in health and fitness and anatomy books, they pride themselves on their clear and concise use of the English language.  Full colour illustrations accompany the text.  They stock a wide range of health and fitness books and can offer delivery around the UK.

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Taken on January 28, 2012 at the Health & Fitness Expo during the Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend at the Disneyland Hotel (Disneyland Resort, Anaheim, CA)

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