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426. The History of the Acai Berry By Todd Levering
     The acai (ah-sigh-ee) berry has been around for thousands of years and not until the 1990's was it introduced to the western world. The acai berry was found to possess tremendous health properties. The acai berry was first used by the tribes of the Amazon jungle as a cure for various ailments. It is estimated that the indigenous tribes people routinely use up to 2,000 of the 3,000 known rainforest fruits for medicinal purposes.The Amazon borders eight different countries and has the wo…



427. Avocado - Ooh, What a Lovely Pear! By Claire Raikes
     Many people avoid avocados thinking them to be fattening, but the truth is they are packed with Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) which burn fat so actually they make you thin! So now you are over that little misconception, let me tell you the rest of the avocado story…Avocados contain over 12 minerals. These minerals stimulate growth and keep other body functions in check. If you are tired all the time and struggle to deal with stressful situations, you may be suffering from nutritional anaemia,…



428. Burger King: Eat Like a Pig By Victor Holtreman
     Sometimes I just have to shake my head... I was driving down the street when a spied a Burger King about a block away. It had one of those signs where they can promote a particular item or special, and this is what it had written on it:"Ultimate Double Whopper: Eat Like a King!"Right, I thought... more likely it should have read "Eat Like a Pig!".I came home and decided to look up the nutritional (Ha!) info on this kingly bit of food and here's what I found:Calories: 1,250 Carbs: 55 grams (26%…



429. Common Sense for Optimum Health By Debra Augur
     Nutrition is always a hot topic. People are interested in finding ways to obtain optimum health. There is a barrage of information, some of it confusing and misleading. Every year seems to bring a new join-the-bandwagon diet, offering promises that soon fall flat.So, what should we eat to secure optimum health?It's possible that what you eat on a daily basis has little to no nutritional worth. How many times have you eaten a meal, and an hour later felt a craving, or even hunger pangs? When th…



430. The Great Protein Myth By Steve Pavlina
     When I tell people I’m vegan, often the first question out of their mouths is, “Ok, so where do you get your protein?”As soon as I hear this question, I do my usual eye roll and immediately know that I’m dealing with… well… someone who doesn’t know very much about plants. The idea that plant foods are somehow devoid of protein is nothing but a myth.Myth #1: Plants are low in proteinPlant foods are generally abundant in protein. For example, lettuce gets 34% of its calories from protein, and br…



431. Top Ten Ways to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain By Brian Schiff
     Did you know the average American gains 5-7 pounds every year between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day? That equates to ingesting at least 17,500 more calories than you burn on a daily basis during that time period. At a minimum, that equals nearly 500 extra calories per day on average over that stretch of days.Usually, the added weight comes in fancy cookie trays or creatively decorated gift baskets from clients, friends and family. The sound of Christmas music and arrival of cold weather e…



432. Carbohydrates: What You Must Know By Gary Matthews
     This scares me to death, every day you walk down the street it is becoming more and more apparent that the average person is becoming larger and this trend has escalated over recent years. Why are they getting fatter? Here are some reasons...· Less incidental activity · Automated and computerized lifestyle · Longer working hours and less leisure · Increased consumption of processed foods · Our food servings are larger than everBeing overweight, or obese, has now moved from a social nuisance an…



433. The Role of Nutrition in Martial Arts, Police, Military Personnel By Will Brink
     For a considerable amount of time, nutrition has not played a prominent role in the life of many martial artists, police, and military personnel as a means of improving performance. Top athletes are always looking for an edge. Although the martial arts are more of a way of life and a life style than a sport per se, the needs of the martial artist are the same as that of the elite athlete.Mental aspects not withstanding (i.e. mental awareness, strategy, cunning, etc.), the need for speed, agili…



434. Sugar Lovers Beware By Rino Soriano
     It would be fair to assume that almost everyone on the planet loves sugar and sweet foods. Processed sugar is in many products and is a key ingredient for baking. It seems that everyone has a sweet tooth for some sugar food in one way or another. Most people know to limit their intake of processed sugar, however, what most people don’t know is that sugar is one of the worst ingredients to put into your body. The chemical reaction of sugar in the body acts as a poison. Studies show that sugar h…



435. Reducing Hypertension (high blood pressure) Naturally By Stewart Hare
     Hypertension is commonly known as high blood pressure. A healthy young adult resting blood pressure should be around 120/80 mmHg, blood pressure rises with age, a typically healthy 50 year old should have blood pressure reading of 150/90 mmHg at rest. Hypertension (high blood pressure) is diagnosed when the blood pressure is constantly above 160/95 mmHg at rest.The contributing factors to hypertension (high blood pressure) are kidney and hormonal disease, a genetically predisposed family histo…



436. Can Allergies Make You Fat? By Jane Thurnell-Read
     Craving particular foods can be a sign of a need for a nutrient that is in the food that is craved. The body is demanding food that contains a particular nutrient. This can be very straight-forward. For example, I spent three months in Sri Lanka, and my diet was very short of zinc. The moment I walked back into my house I reached for the jar of sunflower seeds (an excellent source of zinc) and started stuffing them down myself. Over the next few days I ate a huge amount of sunflower seeds. Ini…



437. Aspartame -More Dangerous Than High Fructose Corn Syrup By John Mericle M.D.
     It's really hard to believe that something could be worse than the intense sugar loads from high fructose corn syrup and sucrose. But, Aspartame ( Equal, Nutrasweet, Equal Measure, Spoonful, Canderal) is even more dangerous to your health.Aspartame, was first discovered in 1965 when Searle chemist Jim Schlatter, who was developing this drug for another purpose, accidentally licked some from his finger and found it to be sweet tasting. The ingredients in aspartame are phenylalanine(50%), a…



438. Power of Oatmeal By Allen Martin
     Come on, guys and gals. Those Trix are for kids.And don't follow your nose. Toucan Sam? He never knows.The sugary cereal you pour into the bowl every morning before drowning it in an ocean of milk is hardly the ideal way to start the day. That's right, no matter what that silly tiger says, those flakes are anything but GRRREAT!Next time you're in the aisle full of colorful logos and wacky cartoon characters, take a look at the nutritional menu and you'll surely see that most cereals are high i…



439. Nutritional Support in Critically Ill Patients By Abdul Matynne
     The nutritional support in critically ill patients can be explained in 2 ways1.Enteral Nutrition2.Parenteral nutritionIt is worth remembering that enteral nutritional is always the preferred route. The reason is clear.1.Enteral nutrition helps mucosal integrity and thereby it minimizes the risk of bacterial colonization.2.Reduces gastro-intestinal bleeds3.Sepsis and its complications are reduced.There has been an extensive study done on the role of aminoacids and fatty acids but the conclusion…



440. Fruitceuticals - The Evolution of Fruit By Andrew LaPointe
     Since the beginning of time, everyday fruits have been known to help maintain a healthy body. The popular “5-A-Day for Better Health” is a national program encouraging Americans to increase their daily servings of fruit and vegetables to five or more per day.While each fruit is good for you, most offer a specific natural health benefit. For example, research indicates that Montmorency tart cherries contain over 17 natural compounds including antioxidants, some of which can provide natural reli…



441. Creating Your Target of Health By Dr. Jamie Fettig
     Creating Your Target is easy.What I use to help create these targets is what I call SMARTS targets SMARTS stands for:Simple, Sensory, and Specific Measurable and Meaningful As If Now Realistic Time Framed Smiley FactorSome more about what these all mean:“S”: Simple is exactly that. Simple. Do not make it too complicated, or long and drawn out. Most people should be able to understand what it is. If it is a goal around some specific field, most of your colleagues should be able to understand …



442. Find Mineral Nutrition Online By Rolf Rasmusson
     Mineral nutritionSearching for mineral nutrition information is much easier today than ever before. I remember when we'd have to search manuals, books and do it at the library and also searching the encyclopedia. Thanks to Senate document 264 the truth finally comes out. Much buried of course as its information doesn't support the bottom line of retailers. But, to find the truth sometimes takes digging and especially mineral nutrition.We've come to discover that many serious health issues incl…



443. Enjoy The Holidays Healthfully By Melissa King
     How To Have A Healthy ThanksgivingEnd of the year holidays are a time when our eyes are often bigger than our stomach! Many of us wonder how we will get through them without gaining 5 or 10 pounds. So how can you feel great after parties and meals instead of overstuffed and uncomfortable?Your stomach cannot miraculously hold more food just because it's the holidays.First, remember that the amount of food your stomach can hold did not change between yesterday and today. Remember how unco…



444. Fluoride Debate Continues By Alfred Jones
     The debate regarding Fluoride continues to rage, is it good for your teeth or, the teeth of our children. There does not appear to be a survey available, without bias, that goes one way or the other.We could say that Fluoridisation of the water supply is an expensive exercise, because it is only intended for drinking, but is actually being used for washing clothes, cars, used in showers and baths, also for watering the gardens and lawns. Obviously a more cost effective option, would be to supp…



445. Fat Burning Compatible Foods By Gary Gresham
     Fat burning compatible foods seem to be a popular topic around the gym these days. We also hear a lot about negative calorie foods which are considered a part of fat burning compatible foods. So if you are wondering what all the hype is about here is a simple explaination.Fat burning compatible foods and negative calorie foods require more energy for your body to break down, absorb and then use than the actual calories that they contain. Eating these foods requires the body to create a calorie…



446. Easing fluid retention naturally By Stewart Hare
     An abnormal amount of fluid under the skin as known as an oedema, this is commonly known as fluid retention and normally leads to a puffiness appearance normally in a limb typically the legs. If fluid retention persists or is recurrent, it is best to consult a doctor, this is because fluid retention can be cause by many different health conditions, some serious such as congestive heart failure and preeclampsia. Treatment of fluid retention usually consists of the treatment of the underlining c…



447. Health Benefits of Garlic and Tips for Cooking with Garlic By Dr Rav Davis
     A more detailed account of what garlic does for various organs in the human body: If garlic had been created in the laboratory instead of by nature, it would probably be a high-priced prescription drug. A Common Saying everyone knows..That's just how good it really is... Garlic is one of the oldest known medicinal plants, and it's been credited with fighting heart disease, lowering blood pressure and helping to fight off colds. In fact, garlic has been used medicinally for at least 3,000 years…



448. The Worse Mistakes People Make with Food By L C Peterson
     There are a number of common food mistakes that costs dearly in money, health, and time. What are the major mistakes made? What changes do you need to make? Here are some food mistakes to avoid.1. Last minute meal planning or no planning at all. The results: not knowing what ingredients to have and/or not having the right ingredients.2. Bad planning for shopping; not knowing what's on sale, what's in season, what you are out of, etc. Result? One buys what isn't needed and spends too much on wh…



449. The Skinny on Oats, Oatmeal, Vitamins, Nutrition for Skin Care and Bath Products By Nick A. James
     Oats (botanical name Avena sativa)An oat is a grass that produces a fibrous root and a hollow jointed stem with narrow, flat, pale-green leaves. Oats are native to southern Europe and eastern Asia. They are widely cultivated as a food.An oat is an edible cereal grain produced by the cereal grass of the same name. They are light colored and have a nutty flavor and a chewy texture. Usually we think of them as breakfast food but oatmeal has long been known for its skin-soothing properties. Many s…



450. Healthy Eating Myths Destroyed By Dr. Jamie Fettig
     Some of the things you think you know that just ain’t so (these myths are not true):Eating Cholesterol does not increase your cholesterol levels Salt does NOT cause High Blood Pressure Eating Fat does NOT make you fat All refined carbohydrates are hazardous to you Artificial sweeteners of all kinds are not good for you All vitamins and supplements are NOT created equalEating Cholesterol does not increase your cholesterol levelsThe Medical professions current way of thinking about cholesterol.…



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