By Kieran on January 19, 2010
Eating healthy foods is a way that you can live healthy. Your daily life will become more enjoyable and regulated.
By committing to eating healthy foods, you can feel better, stay physically fit, and reduce your risk of many chronic diseases including diabetes, osteoporosis, heart disease, and certain cancers. Becoming educated and smart is an [...]
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By Kieran on November 3, 2009
In the diet craze that has captured our attention over the last four decades, the one plan that stands out from the rest is the Mediterranean Diet. Since the Mediterranean embraces more than 20 countries, each with its own cuisine, the diet is really a fusion of the many foods consumed by the nations bordering [...]
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By Kieran on October 1, 2009
Japan has the lowest obesity rate in the developed world – 3 percent versus 32 percent in the United States, according to the International Obesity Taskforce. Many believe the good overall health and long life expectancy rate of the Japanese is due to their diet.
“People in Japan tend to eat smaller portions of healthier types [...]
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By Kieran on August 12, 2009
With the abundance of fresh produce that accompanies the arrival of warm weather, you would think Americans’ diets would be healthier in summer than at nearly any other time of year. But what good are so-called “superfoods” like blueberries, fresh ginger and even eggs if you can’t get the kids (or your spouse) to eat [...]
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By Kieran on July 18, 2009
The tangy citrus fruit not only prevents weight gain but also cuts the risk of diabetes and heart disease, two of the biggest problems associated with obesity say Canadian researchers.
The study found that naringenin, an ingredient found in citrus fruits aids the liver to burn the extra fat rather than storing it.
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Posted in Healthy Foods | Tagged Cholesterol, cholesterol levels, citrus fruits, diabetes and heart disease, metabolism, robarts research institute, triglyceride, Weight Loss
By Kieran on June 25, 2009
(ARA) – Pure, all-natural foods have been gaining in popularity. From choosing whole-wheat pastas over enriched pasta to brown rice over white rice, Americans are paying more attention to what they eat.
And when it comes to cooking, olive oil has become a popular, all-natural selection, due in part to praise it has received from health [...]
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By Kieran on June 22, 2009
(ARA) – Summer is filled with vacations, outdoor activities and, of course, lots of exciting meals. But just because you’re busy doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice delicious for nutritious.
The first step in maintaining a healthy lifestyle starts in the refrigerator – but it can be difficult when it is filled with tempting, unhealthy foods. [...]
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By Kieran on June 19, 2009
(ARA) – Powering up your diet with superfruit-rich dishes can be easier than you think. The superfruit title is no longer reserved for berries — nutritionists now include other antioxidant- and vitamin-rich juicy gems on the superfruit list, such as peaches, mangos and oranges.
Thanks to the superfruit trend, exotic fruits such as acai, goji, [...]
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By Kieran on June 16, 2009
(ARA) – Whether by the pool, in the park, or on vacation, warm weather ushers in a season of constant activity. Keeping the family energized during the summer months is important. These easy steps will help make wholesome summertime snacking simple and interesting, no matter the time or place.
A family affair
Involve others and get creative [...]
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By Kieran on June 12, 2009
(ARA) – Caring for eyes includes paying attention to nutrition, with recent studies showing a strong correlation between good nutrition and the prevention of age-related eye diseases.
Approximately 43 million Americans suffer from age-related macular degeneration or cataracts, the two leading causes of vision loss and blindness. By eating foods rich in six nutrients — antioxidants [...]
Posted in Healthy Foods | Tagged age related macular degeneration, american optometric association, dark leafy greens, essential fatty acids, eye diseases, eye health, lutein and zeaxanthin, vision loss
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