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[27 Apr 2011 | No Comment | 159 views]
Foods That Burn Belly Fat

As the intentions of our New Year’s resolutions slowly slip away from us as January turns into February and the rest of the year passes us by; we lose our aspirations for the goals we have intended year after year to keep. Losing weight is a well known and well intended aspiration that slowly falls behind as other more future pressing events take shape in our day to day lives.
However, through the successful and efficient plan in choosing the correct fat burning foods there is little if no work involved …

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[15 Apr 2011 | No Comment | 82 views]
Are You Eating Enough Beauty Foods

Eating certain foods can dramatically improve the appearance of our skin, hair, nails, and eyes.A diet rich in “phyto-compounds” can stimulate DNA repair, increased collagen production, reduce inflammation, and improve blood flow. This not only keeps you healthy but it keeps you looking younger longer.
Creams and lotions can do wonders for your skin, but your diet is by far the most crucial when it comes to having healthy skin.Beauty is dependent on the overall health of your body. In order for your skin to look attractive and vibrant you need …

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[23 Oct 2010 | No Comment | 146 views]
Best Antioxidant Foods

Antioxidants protect the body from free radicals by getting rid of them before they cause any damage. Antioxidants are known to reduce blood pressure, prevent heart disease and cancer and also slow down the processes of ageing.
There are some antioxidants the body is capable of synthesizing from its own sources. Glutathione is one such antioxidant and it gets synthesized in cells from amino acids.
But there are quite a few antioxidants that the body needs and our diet is the main source to provide them. Here are some of the best …

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[17 Jun 2010 | No Comment | 272 views]
Increase Bone Health with Super foods

A common misconception is that your bones are strengthened only from calcium. This is not completely true. Calcium does strengthen bones; however, super foods play a huge role in your bone health. Eating a healthy diet also helps in the prevention of osteoporosis, a painful disease where your bones deteriorate over time.
Avoid or reduce the consumption of foods that are high in sugar and white flour. Sweets such as cookies, candy, cake, and ice cream all contain very high amounts of sugar. If you wish for something sweet, go for …

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[11 Aug 2009 | No Comment | 420 views]
Replace Junk Food with Healthy Snacks

There are a wide range of snacks that do not take time to prepare and are high in nutritional content. These snacks are also quite affordable compared to junk food, plus most junk foods help in fat gain and rank low in calories. The junk food will also make you feel slow and sluggish, not what you want when you’re hungry and tired. So what options are there for healthier snacks between meals?
Boiled Eggs
Hard boiled eggs are easy to prepare and each egg contains 76 calories. The boiled egg contains …

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[29 May 2009 | No Comment | 1,425 views]
Nosh Yourself Gorgeous with These 9 Beauty Foods

Berries
The foods you eat can affect everything from the smoothness and clarity of your skin to the shine in your hair and the sparkle in your eyes. So with the help of the experts, we’ve put together nine of the best beauty foods—guaranteed make you even more beautiful than you already are, inside and out…
Summer is fast approaching, and berries are one of the most delicious (and beauty-enhancing!) foods of the season. “Berries are amazing,” says beauty and nutrition expert Lisa Petty, author of Living Beauty. They’re loaded with vitamin …

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[18 May 2009 | No Comment | 133 views]
Budget Friendly Groceries

Short on cash? You’re not limited to the high-fat stuff. Add these good-for-you foods to your grocery list — they’re all under $1 per serving.
* Oats: A serving of oatmeal for breakfast can lower cholesterol and your risk of heart disease. Save your health while saving money.
* Eggs: The protein and fat in eggs keep you feeling full, so you’re less inclined to snack in between meals.
* Potatoes: One red potato contains 66 micrograms of cell-building folate — …

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[27 Nov 2006 | No Comment | 242 views]

Even if you cannot afford professional treatment, there’s still a lot you can do for yourself from home beauty treatments.
A weekly light scrubbing down with pumice stone or a scrub gives a regular exfoliation, which is a must to give the skin a satin smooth look.
Also include healthy doses of vitamin C (at least 1000 mg two to three times a day) in your diet. There’s nothing like a good massage to relax those tense nerves.
Fast once a week to detoxify the system. When toxins overload the body, the skin …