Enjoy Both - Beauty and Food

The importance of antioxidants in the diet

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:37:35 -0600

Everyone has heard the news about antioxidants and theirimportance to good health and proper nutrition. It seems themore scientists learn about antioxidants, the more their valueand potential increases. Antioxidants have shown promise ineverything from preventing heart disease to slowing thedegeneration of the eyes and brain. Antioxidants work in a fairly straightforward way. What makesthem so effective is their ability to neutralize a group ofhighly reactive, highly destructive compounds known as freeradicals.The production of free radicals is a normal bodily process, andit is part of the process of breathing and living. Free radicalsare normally neutralized by the body's natural defense system,rendering them harmless. However, anything that weakens thebody's natural defenses weakens its ability to fight off thesefree radicals. Those weakening agents include environmentalpollution, excess UV radiation and even excessive consumption ofalcohol. When free radicals are n...

American Heart Association Recommendations

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:40:12 -0600

The American Heart Association recommends that you eat a varietyof foods from the different food groups. In order for women tolose one to two pounds a week, they should consume between and calories a day. Men should consume between and calories a day if they want to lose one to two pounds aweek. Let's examine the different food groups the American HeartAssociation suggests you consume. Meat, Poultry, Fish - You should consume no more than ouncesof meat, poultry, and fish per day. Lean cuts of poultry andfish have fewer calories than fatty red meat, but you can findlean cuts of red meat in your supermarket. Breads, Cereals, Starches - This food group includes bread,cereal, pasta, rice, and starchy vegetables like potatoes andcorn. You can have six servings from this food group a day. Aserving size is slice of bread, cup of cereal, and cup ofrice, pasta, or to cup of starchy veggies. So, if you eatRemember here, that whole grain is best. Whe...

Hard Body Nutrition Secrets

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 02:41:20 -0600

In most of my newsletters, I like to provide a healthy snack ormeal recipe that not only is delicious, but also helps to getyou closer to that hard-body appearance that everyone is lookingfor. In this article, I'd like to give you healthy food ideas ina different way. This time, I figured I'd just give you someideas of what I stock my fridge and cabinets with. Remember, ifyou don't have junk around the house, you're less likely to eatjunk. If all you have is healthy food around the house, you'reforced to make smart choices. Basically, it all starts withmaking smart choices and avoiding temptations when you make yourgrocery store trip. Now these are just some of my personalpreferences, but perhaps they will give you some good ideas thatyou'll enjoy.Alright, so let's start with the fridge. Each week, I try tomake sure I'm loaded up with lots of varieties of freshvegetables. During the growing season, I only get local produce,but obviously in winter, I have to resort to th...

Raw Food Recipe. Sunflower Seeds Sauce. Sos din Seminte de Floarea-Soarelui. Reteta Cruda

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 02:37:38 -0600

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Dog Eating Sunflower Seeds

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:41:41 -0600

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Essential fatty acids (efa's)

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:41:40 -0600

Essential Fatty Acids are oils, omega- and omega-, that youcan find, in certain amounts, in all oils that you can purchasein most the health food and regular grocery stores. These fattyacids are called essential because you cannot create them inyour body and your cells use them every day. If you do not eat enough of these oils' guess what' you're goingto get sick. What kind of sick? The list is quite extensive andit depends on your deficiency. Acne ADDADHD Alzheimer's disease Arthritis Asthma Cancer Diabetes Eczema Eye diseases Growth retardation Hair loss Heart disease High blood pressure Immunedysfunction Kidney deterioration Kidney deterioration Memory loss Psoriasis SchizophreniaIt's a good idea not to be short on these fatty acids, becausethis list is still not complete. of the American people will come down with serious illnessbecause of nutritional deficienciesIt is not enough to eat essential fatty acid randomly. They nee...

10 tips to lower blood pressure(part one)

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 02:34:48 -0600

Although they say that preventing is by far better than curing,one still has to cope with the problems of high blood pressurewhen faced with them. The following are a set of wellfundamented suggestions appliable to both the suffering and thehealthy one in order to lower the blood pressure in his body.This not a drug based treatment, but merely natural principlesthat go with any medicine your doctor prescribes. Tip no. Anyone who is seeking to lower his blood pressureshould first consider stopping smoking. The carve for nicotinecan be reduced by eating sunflower seeds, and nettle and oatinfusion is also widely recognized as a great help. You shouldalso try to quit smoking not all of a sudden, but do itgradually, in the course of to weeks. Tip no. Another good way to lower blood pressure is to consumea lot of seaweeds. They are great because of their specialproperty to lower the blood pressure by leveling theconcentration of triglycerides, phospholipids and colester...

Frustrated Squirrel on the Bird Feeder

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:26:43 -0600

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Acne Home Treatment 101

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:26:43 -0600

Acne is truly one serious worry of most teenagers and youngadults as well in every part of the country. It's certainly anobstacle to fully enjoy what life offers during your youthfulyears. It ruins your confidence to say and do what you want. Itcan even affect a person's relationship towards hisher lovedones and on other people. However, we have several ways tochoose from to exterminate this acne. The good news is that youdon't have to go that too far in searching for your remedies!There are so many home treatments for acne right there! And, youcan surely find some of them in your kitchen or garden. If not,the nearest store will surely have one non-prescriptive productfor you! You should know that there is no way that you can losein your fight against this unwanted skin disorder. Hometreatments for acne will surely leave you worry-free!Do-It-Yourself home treatment for your acne You might think thattreating acne requires you to see and consult for prescription.Well, yo...

Lack of Iodine and Silica Can Create Hair Loss

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:31:11 -0600

IodineIodine is vital to your hair growth. Sheep farmers long agofound that vegetation-lacking iodine due to iodine-depleted soilwould adversely affect the growth of wool in their sheep.Likewise, to avoid hair loss, you need iodine. Iodine issynthetically added to table salt, however in this form it isnot assimilated well into your body and can therefore causeiodine overload.An excess of iodine in the body can adversely affect thethyroid. The lack of iodine can cause hypothyroidism. Inhypothyroidism, your cell metabolism slows down and body cellsand hair cells don't receive the energy they need to functionproperly. When you lack iodine, you will lose more hair thannormal and may even lose eyebrow hair. You can check your thyroid with a basal thermometer, not adigital thermometer, by placing it in your underarm first thingwhen you wake up. Then, don't move for minutes. After minutes, look at the temperature. The normal body temperaturefor good thyroid function is ...

Your Ultimate Guide For Acne Home Remedy

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 03:37:19 -0600

Acne is a skin problem widely known and experienced by almostall of our people especially teenagers and young adults. Whennot given enough attention and care, acne can actually give youserious problems. Nowadays, doctors and advertisements offer usdifferent products that might help solve our worries about acne.However, it is still better if you can actually cure it beforeseeing or consulting your doctor. There are actually acne homeremedies that you can find and use inside your home or in yourgarden. All you have to do is to know how you can use that acnehome remedy to finally say goodbye to your acne worries.It's not just for your teeth!There is still no scientific basis nor findings yet thatdiscusses how the toothpaste can actually lessen, if not cure,the spread of acne. In fact, it is one of the most widely usedacne home remedy by people! It might be a result of trial anddiscovery that made the toothpaste serve not only to clean theteeth but also as an unusual acne h...

Eating sunflower seeds

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:22:49 -0600

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Using Essential Oils to Treat Minor Ailments

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 06:09:19 -0600

Plants have been used for centuries to support the body'snatural healing process. Not only have they been shown to beeffective in curing common ailments, they're also used for theprevention of both simple and complex illnesses.There are plenty of simple plant remedies that can be used inthe form of essential oils. Essential oils are a practical wayto treat common problems because they are easily stored, andwhen purchased from a respected source, they are extremelyeffective with little to no side effects. Our bodies understand that essential oils are a part of nature'sway of balance, and readily accept their life energy withoutinterference with bodily function, as can be the case withover-the-counter and prescription drugs. The acceptance of thatlife energy is what causes their effectiveness not only throughhealing, but providing a positive mental and emotional statethat can improve the quality of life. That doesn't mean that modern medicine does not have its place,but ...

Vitamins

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:10:23 -0600

Vitamins are organic substances essential in small amounts forthe body's normal growth and activity. They are obtained naturally fromplant and animal foods. Vitamins have two classifications, fat- orwater-soluble, depending on the materials in which they dissolve. Fat-Soluble Vitamins Fat-soluble vitamins include A, D, E and K. These vitamins arestored in the body's fat tissues before they are absorbed in the bloodstream. Because the body stores these vitamins, it is not always necessary to get afresh supply each day. Caution should be used when taking fat-solublevitamins to avoid the potential of harmful, toxic levels. Fat-soluble vitamins are required for the maintenance ofhealthy bones, skin and hair and for bringing nourishment to the cells. Vitamin Ais essential for vision, especially night vision. Vitamin K is essential forthe formation of blood-clotting proteins. The major dietary sources of these vitamins are green leafyvegetables, deep orange ...

FREE Food!

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:08:21 -0600

Feel free to printreprint this article in its entirety in yourezine or website as long as you leave all the links in place.Don't modify the content and include the resource box as listed.Please send a note when it is used. Thank you.word count: character width: Title: "Free Food!" - by Kathy Thompson writingufaceuptoit-youcan.com c Kathy Thompson - All Rights Reservedwww.faceuptoit-youcan.com It was early Saturday morning. A new grocery store was having a"Grand Opening" and offering FREE food. A line had started. First in line was Henry Hyperson, an insurance salesman in hisforties. Puffing a cigarette, he was nervously tapping his foot.His casual clothes just hung on his skinny frame. His breathingwas short and quick. Impatiently, he was fidgeting his cigarettefrom hand to hand.Second in line was Carol Calmton, a physical education teacherin her thirties. Standing erect her hands were behind her. Shehad a confident smile on her peaceful serene face. Slim...

Must Have List Of Foods That Lower Cholesterol

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:22:15 -0600

Cholesterol is present in our bodies by one of two ways; ourliver produces cholesterol and we eat foods containingcholesterol. High amounts of cholesterol, especially LDLcholesterol that is bad for us, can lead to many healthcomplications and significantly increase your risk of heartdiseases.While there are many foods that are high in LDL cholesterol,there are a lot, which can actually help to lower your LDLcholesterol levels and increase your HDL cholesterol or the goodcholesterol. Here's a list of foods that lower cholesterol,which is a must have for anyone who is trying to reduce theirLDL levels and increase their HDL levels.Apples: Everyone has heard of the saying, "An apple a day keepsthe doctor away". Well, apples are also very good for loweringyour LDL cholesterol levels. full apples, or ounces ofapple juice, if taken everyday, can reduce your risk of heartdiseases by as much as .Garlic: Garlic helps to lower LDL cholesterol and thins yourblood naturall...

Aromatherapy & You

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 01:03:05 -0600

Aromas are inescapable! Think about how you encounter them on adaily basis from roses in the garden, a cup of steamingmochacchino or soothing jasmine tea, basil that permeatesspaghetti sauce, and fresh citrus juices. Noses detect hundredsof scents a day, and of those, the aromas of plants, fruits,barks and roots are able to do more than just feed us. Leavesfrom the tea tree plant not only heal cuts and burns, but theessential oil is strong enough to use as an all-purpose cleaner.The lavender flower yields an oil that can ward off insects,reduce stress, scent linens and get rid of bruises. Peppermintoil is a natural way to bid farewell to unwanted houseguestslike bugs and mice.Did you know that the sodas and flavored bottled waters youdrink contain essential oils? That the common vanilla flavor youfind in ice cream is made from dark brown vanilla pods? Perfumesand colognes contain numerous blends of essential oils. Highquality soaps, shampoos, bath oils, body powders and...

B vitamins

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 08:29:59 -0600

This is another vitamin article that I have written, but theonly difference is that this one goes into more detail aboutspecific vitamins. My previous articles do not do that. Thosearticles were more of a short introduction into vitamins theirrole and their best food source. I'll start with water SolubleVitamins and fat soluble vitamins. Water Soluble Vitamins: These are water-soluble vitamins thatare not stored in the body and must be replaced each day. Thesevitamins are Vitamin B, Vitamin B, vitamin B, vitamin B,vitamin B, Folic Aid, Pantothenic Acid, Biotin and vitamin C. Lets start with the b vitamins: Vitamin B or niacin is neededto process carbs, fats, and proteins. Vitamin b is required byeverybody to form the fuel the body runs on. Every nerve cellrequires vitamin b to function properly. B complex vitaminsalso play an important role in maintaining muscle tone along thedigestive tract and promoting the health of the nervous system,skin, hair, eyes, ...

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Fri, 19 Feb 2010 07:40:34 -0600

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How to create fat burning vitality

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 07:40:33 -0600

Copyright Rick RakauskasYour Breath and Your BodyIf your intension is to create vitality and fitness, or maybeit's to burn fat and lean up, or maybe it's all of these thingsand more, and you wish too achieve lasting results, it can be ofgreat benefit to you, to be conscious of two aspects. I. is your breath II. is your physical body I. Your BREATH Be conscious, that the way you breathe, can either,vitalise or devitalise,both your physical body, and your vital body also known as youraura or your etheric body. This can have a cumulative effect onboth your "mental" and "emotional bodies".Give thought to this! A vast majority of us are walking aroundbarely breathing in enough oxygen to blow up a balloon. Nowonder the heavy feeling of depression is modern mans new up andcoming dis-ease. Not even noticing how we are hold our breathwhen we exercise, eat, and yes - holding on to our breath whenwe talk, not to mention when we are sitting at the computer orworking beh...

Hair Loss Remedy

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 07:43:53 -0600

From WellnessMedicine.info Diet, Nutrition and Hair LossOne key factor in maintaining a growing protein on a part ofone's biological body is obvious: one must maintain a healthydiet. Although certain factors have been definitely identifiedas contributors to hair loss, we must keep in mind that hair ispart of the complete biological system of the human body. Beinga system, dysfunctions in one part of the system can contributeto dysfunctions in other parts; chain reactions occur when onepart of the body malfunctions, causing other parts within thesystem to falter. To maintain optimum health, it is best tomaintain a healthy diet and regular exercise regimen. Definingexactly what a healthy diet is when it comes to preventing hairloss can be a little more complex. Principally, the mainvitamins, minerals, and nutrients that one must ingest in someform to maintain healthy hair are vitamin A, all Bvitamins-particularly vitamins B- and B-, folic acid, biotin,vitamin C, vit...

Squirrel eats sunflower seeds

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 07:43:53 -0600

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Savvy Nutrition

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:30:28 -0600

Be Nutrition Savvy: Seven Simple Ways to Eat Healthyincludes Strawberry Orange Sorbet recipe By Monique N.Gilbert, B.Sc. http:www.MoniqueNGilbert.com The key to better health islearning the difference between healthy and unhealthy nutrients.The choices we make greatly affect our health. Making a fewsimple healthy and nutritious changes in our dietary choices canhave a profound and positive impact on our health, well-being,energy levels and life span. For instance . . . ' Healthyproteins provide the amino acids our bodies require to buildand repair lean body mass like muscles, skin, hair and nails,and are low in saturated fat, cholesterol and chemicals. Goodsources include wild salmon, beans, legumes, soy products tofu,tempeh, TVP, seeds sunflower, pumpkin, nuts walnuts,almonds, peanuts and nut-butters peanut, almond, cashew,etc.. ' Unhealthy proteins are loaded with saturatedfat, cholest...

funny infromercial Sham-ooshka sunflower seeds!

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:27:34 -0600

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Ph Balance and your Health! Please Read to save your health!

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:27:33 -0600

PH Balance Potential Hydrogen and a Healthy body!! Please readto save your Health!Do you have any of these illness or symptoms?Beginning stage of low Ph Balance you may see ..... Acne,Agitation,Bloating,Cold Hands & Feet,Food allergies, Hardto get up in the morning, Lack of Sex drive,Mild Headaches,PanicAttacks,Rapid Panting Breath,Asthma,Cold SoresIntermediate stage of low Ph Balance range you may see...Colitis,Depression,Excessive HairLoss,Fungal,Infections,Hives,Migraine Headaches, Numbness &Tingling,Stuttering,Swelling,Urinary InfectionAdvanced stage of low Ph Balance range you may see... Arthritis,CancerAllForms,Crohn'sDisease,Hodgkin'sDisease,Learning Disabled,Leukemia,Lupus,MultipleSclerosis,Schizophrenia,TuberculosisIf you do, then you have a low Ph balance in your body which iscausing these problems. Read on to see how you can change yourPH balance and help you live a longer and healthier life!What is Ph Balance and why is it important?pH is the abbrevia...