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Fruits and Vegetables - Rich in Goodness!
This article is the third in a series of six, focused on the food groups included in the Food Guide Pyramid. Fruit and vegetables have been placed as the second largest layer of the Food Pyramid. Together with grains, fruits and vegetables provide about 65% of the nutrients recommended in the Pyramid.
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Diabetes Type 2: Is Diet Critical?
The incidence of Diabetes Type 2 is increasing, especially in the younger generation. Adopting a healthy balanced diet for the family can help to prevent further disease.
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Fats, Oils, and Sweets
Fats, Oils, and Sweets are positioned at the tip of the USDA Food Guide Pyramid. These foods are, unfortunately, often a mainstay in the common Western diet, and may interfere with health, and balanced nutrition. This group of foods are necessary in very minute quantities, and are included in the Pyramid as a warning to avoid overindulgence. It is important to gain an understanding of how they affect your family's health.
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Fueling Your Body
Food or beverage, before, during and after a workout, what works best?
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Increase Testosterone Levels
If men don't take action to maintain testosterone levels as they grow older, their testosterone levels begin to fall, and so does their sex drive.
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Meat and Proteins - the Muscle Builders!
This article is the fourth in our six part series on the basic groups of the Food Guide Pyramid. The meat and protein food group occupies a relatively small area of the Pyramid, yet is still an important food group to include in your family's daily diet. Whether your family eats meat or is vegetarian, foods from this group are vital for your family's muscle development, nerve function, blood and digestion, not to mention for kids' basic growth and development.
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Nutrition for "Back to School" Days!
September is here, and for parents with school-aged children, it's time once again to start planning and packing a daily lunch for their youngsters. As well, a balanced nutrition packed breakfast is crucial for getting your kids' school day off to a good start. This week we look at ways to make school meal time fun, nutritious, and hassle free for Mom and Dad.
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Recovery Nutrition
It doesn't take much to ensure your body is properly fueled for working out, in fact, eating a well balanced diet will do the trick most of the time.
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Weight Management and Pranayama
Weight loss is the reduction of the total body weight in a short period of time.
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A Vegetable Diet Saves Lives
Nutrition fact: A fruit and vegetable diet provides extensive health benefits. A diet rich in fruit, grains and vegetables may prevent stroke, heart attack, and cancer.
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Healthy Snack Ideas for Children
Snacking is essential to a child's daily diet. Given properly balanced choices, children will have the necessary nutrients to maintain energy levels and feel good.
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Nutrition and Mental Health
This article looks at the links between nutrition and mental health, offering a snapshot of the essentials required for a healthy, varied diet.
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Quick Fix: The simple truth about carbs.
Contrary to popular belief, carbs are not bad for you. Read on to find out why carbohydrates are essential to optimal health.
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Brush, Floss, Brush Again
One way to prevent tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease is by eating a balanced diet, limiting the number of between-meal snacks, and brushing and flossing.
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Vegetarian Omega-3 Sources
Vegetarians and vegans need omega-3s too, and they do not have to come from fish. Here are some ideas for getting more omega-3s into a balanced fishless diet.
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Divination Methods: More than fortune telling (Part 2, Astrology)
A discussion of astrology's connection to our health.
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Easy to Make YUMMY Treats!
Some great treat recipes for our furry friends!
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Fish Tuberculosis - TB
Tuberculosis in tropical fish and what to do.
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Children and Exercise
There are many things we as parents can do to help our children develop healthy habits, here are just a few of the possibilities.
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Insulin Dependent Diabetes
Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) is an autoimmune disorder triggered and influenced by environmental and lifestyle factors.
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My Weight Loss Coach DS Preview
Eager to lose weight, but need some accountability? Ubisoft's My Weight Loss Coach, coming this summer for Nintendo DS, could help gamers shed some unwanted pounds.
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Natural Beauty
Beautify your hair and complexion with simple and inexpensive recipes.
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Nutrition in Preschoolers
Teaching preschoolers about nutrition can send them on a path of lifelong health. Teach your children about healthy eating with these simple tips.
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Postpartum Survival
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Questions of Metabolism
Wanting to increase your overall metabolism rate to stay fit and thin? Here is how.
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Sleep Apnea and Obesity
Obesity is the leading cause of sleep apnea and you can reduce the symptoms and breathe easier by losing weight.
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So you want to be a rancher...
A look at the variety of ranching resources available online.
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Surgery for Weight Loss
Today people are opting for surgical procedures to help loss weight and fight diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension and orthopedic problems.
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Tapering for ultras
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The Menu
All kitchen activities flow from the menu. Even in camp, the cook uses the menu to purchase food, plan meal preparation and pack cookware.
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Treating Hair Loss in Women
Hair loss is a frightening condition that is growing among women, but can be stopped and even reversed with the proper treatment.
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Women and Heart Disease
One in three women is expected to die of heart disease, making heart health an essential priority for all women.
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"Fun and Games"
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Astrology and Your Health
Medical astrology can predict not only personal qualities, but also the characteristic physical strengths and weaknesses of each of the twelve signs.
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Balanced Meals For Picky Eaters
Children (and adults) can have a hard time eating a well-balanced diet when they happen to be picky eaters. Here are some tips about fruits, veggies, and whole grains.
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Basic Supplements
Supplements can be helpful in bridging gaps in our diet.
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Break Your Food Addiction
Discover why you are addicted to food, the problem with the behavior and answers on how to break free from your food addiction.
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Curing Dry Skin Problems, the Natural Way
Learn how Beneficial Fats contribute to Great Health. Notice how your hair shines and your skin becomes smooth and soft. Gain other health benefits too.
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Diving Healthy As We Age
Age doesn't preclude you from diving (over 10 that is), so stay healthy and enjoy diving.
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Dumpster Diving and Ramen Noodles: Poverty and Hunger (I of III)
For those who live under conditions of extreme poverty, there is a constant tension between eating well and eating enough. Eating well means having a balanced diet, with fruits, vegetables, and meats or other sources of protein represented. Eating enough means being able to walk away from a meal without the gnawing sensation of hunger plaguing you at every turn.
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Global Diabetes Epidemic Looms
As American-style food marches triumphantly across the globe, millions die from diabetes, a disease with no cure. Experts say the worst is yet to come.
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Healthy After School Snacks
Eating a well-balanced diet means making good food choices. Tweens need a little nudge in this area, as junk food may reign high on their list. Help them eat healthy.
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Helpful Hints for Healing After a Tragedy
Ways to help after a tragedy
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How to Successfully Nurse Twins
A mother's body is capable of producing the milk she needs for more than one baby. The key is proper technique and careful management coupled with good planning.
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In Praise of the Avocado
Standard and unique recipes for a California favoirte fruit: the avocado.
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Lead Poisoning
Some common sources of lead poisoning and affects of lead poisoning in children. Some ways that you can protect yourself and your child. Links to other sources of information.
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Mandioca or Cassava?
Widely referred to as cassava it's known as mandioca, aipim, or macuxeira throughout Brazil. Where does the word Mandioca come from?
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Natural Remedies for Cold Sores
Help suppress the Herpes Simplex 1 virus with food, herbs and supplements
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New Year, Time For New Options Pt. I
New Year's resolutions have been made, and if one of your resolutions is to look into treating possible infertility, you should read this series of articles first. This first article explores some non-invasive treatment options.
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