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5Dec

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Diet, Wellness

Naturally Cleanse Your Body with these Top 6 Detox Foods

Cleansing diet and detoxifying foods help in flushing all the toxins out from your body. The natural cleansing methods of fasting once a week and including detoxifying fruits and vegetables in your diet can give you a clearer skin and a better immune system. Here are some foods that detoxify the body and also help in restoring the body's healthy vigor. 1. Avocados - The fruits are loaded with heart-healthy mono-unsaturated fatty acids and fiber and are highly rated for their detoxifying qualities. 2. Beetroots - According to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, they reduce the oxidation of bad cholesterol, protect the artery walls and guard against heart disease and stroke. 3. Broccoli - This works with the enzymes in your liver and eases up the work of toxin removal from t...

4Dec

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Diet, Wellness

Tired all the time? Boost Your Energy Levels with these foods!

There are natural ways to boost low energy, and nutritionist Sarah Flowers spoke to Express.co.uk to reveal her top tips. “Despite being told that eating lots of carbohydrates will give us energy, we need to look at more nutrient dense ways to feed our body with slow releasing carbohydrates, such as sweet potato, quinoa and wholegrain rice. “Although we consume high levels of refined carbohydrates; we are often devoid of essential nutrients as these cause blood sugar fluctuations, which can leave you drained and lacking in energy and put you at risk of obesity and diabetes.” Recommendations: Sarah recommended adding Vitamin B to your diet: “To boost your energy levels, ensure you take a good quality B Vitamin Complex, which will deliver all essential B vitamins. A magnesium ...

2Dec

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Diet, Wellness

Get Rid of Cholesterol with One Powerful Natural Antibiotic

This natural antibiotic is none other than basil. According to research, basil helps to fight bacteria, viruses, and other chronic diseases Not many people know about the fact that basil contains powerful antioxidants that can help cleanse the arteries from LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol. Basil is rich in essential nutrients like Vitamin K, Vitamin A, and beta-carotene. These antioxidants also protect us from free radicals. These nutrients further prevent cardiovascular diseases. Apart from this, regular intake of basil leaves gives us a hoard of other health benefits like helping our body fight against ailments like diarrhea, constipation, headaches, cough, flu, kidney problems and other diseases as well. BoldSky Health

30Nov

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Diet, Wellness

Featuring: Farm to Fastfood – What American Presidents Ate Over the Years

George Washington, the first US President had simple eating diets. He enjoyed nuts, fish, and Madeira Wine. Thomas Jefferson may have been America's first foodie. The Founding Father developed a taste for French cuisine, grew a vast vegetable garden and cherished a farm-to-table diet. The 11th President, James Polk was known to be a finicky eater. Abraham Lincoln was more of a modest eater. According to historians, the 16th president "liked apples and hot coffee," and didn't demand much in a meal. The eighteenth president Ulysses S. Grant enjoyed coffee and was fond of rice pudding. Franklin D. Roosevelt enjoyed hotdogs, fruit cake, and toasted cheese. On the other hand, Ronald Reagan was known for his sweet tooth. The country's 40th president munched on jelly beans to qu...

21Nov

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Diet, Wellness

Who Would have thought? ‘Healthy’ Foods that Nutritionists would never eat

Here are a few foods you may think are healthy although the science tells us otherwise. Rice malt syrup Often considered ‘much’ better than sugar, the truth is that rice malt syrup is a refined sugar. The sugar mix of rice malt syrup is 3% glucose, 45% maltose and maltotriose 52% so while it may be fructose free, it does not mean calorie free so not only is it misleading to claim it is free of sugar, but it will contribute to an excessive calorie intake when over consumed just as regular sugar will. Coconut water While coconut water, especially when served in a real coconut parades as the ultimate health drink for hydration, with 18g of sugars, or almost 4 teaspoons per 250ml serve it is still a high sugar choice of fluid. Almond milk Popular on paleo regimes and for those who ...

20Nov

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Wellness

Turmeric, the spice of life

Turmeric - a member of the ginger family – that, before it’s washed, looks a bit like an ugly carrot. Turmeric is not a root, but a rhizome, which means its stem is where all the good stuff is found. Scattered to the wind, it’s a sacred part of Hindu ceremonies. It’s also been used as a dye for fabrics -- it’s even what gives mustard its bright, yellow hue. But the very thing that makes turmeric so colorful -- a compound called curcumin -- is what some researchers say also makes it a powerful weapon against disease. Biophysicist Ajay Goel has been studying its medicinal qualities at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. “We’re doing clinical trials on Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, arthritis, diabetes,” said Goel. “And it seems to have an effect on all these di...

18Nov

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5 Reasons to Add Spirulina to Your Diet

Spirulina, a blue-green alga commonly found in powdered, supplement form, is one of the stars of this class—and one that you may have unknowingly consumed. Over 1,400 studies have already been conducted, with results proving that adding spirulina to your diet can drastically improve your overall health and wellness. Let’s take a look at the top five ways. Cancer Prevention According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, “A number of animal and test tube studies suggest that spirulina increases production of antibodies, infection-fighting proteins and other cells that improve immunity and help ward off infection and chronic illnesses such as cancer.” Cholesterol Reduction & Prevention of Atherosclerosis Maintaining healthy cholesterol levels is important, as people with ...

16Nov

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Remedies, Wellness

A mix of Topical and Ingested Natural Ingredients Key to Anti-Aging Skin

While the eyes are the window to our soul, our skin is a mirror to our physical and emotional wellbeing. Our general health, our nutrition, our lifestyle and our emotional state are all reflected in the way our skin looks. So, there is real truth in the saying “beauty starts from the inside." Many ingredients play in both topical and ingestible products. Examples would be collagen or collagen peptides, lipids and different antioxidants and vitamins. In fact, research shows that by utilizing a combined approach one can experience better results. For example, providing carotenoid antioxidants via topical and ingestible treatment led to greater accumulation in human skin compared to each delivery method alone. So, how can we maintain and support skin longevity? Collagen is the major ...

11Nov

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Be Happy and Gay! These 7 Nutrients are Guaranteed to Boost Happiness Levels!

If you’ve been feeling a little moody lately (or if those PMS symptoms are getting you down), perhaps it’s time to look at your diet. You might be lacking in a few important nutrients that could be the reason why your happiness levels are down and you feel lethargic and unmotivated Let's put the pep back in your step and the smile back in your face! Magnesium - its role in the development of serotonin means it is a major contributor to how happy you feel throughout the day. Low levels of magnesium have been linked to a higher risk of depression. Chromium - helps the body regulate insulin, which in turn regulates your brain's level of serotonin, norepinephrine, and melatonin, the chemicals your brain uses to manage emotion and mood. While a standard, well-balanced diet should ease ...

10Nov

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Wellness

Oral Health: These 6 Foods can Whiten your Teeth Naturally

Yellow teeth are a major turn off; it's something everyone wants to avoid. Here are some foods which you can include in your diet to maintain the whiteness and shine along with a beautiful, healthy smile. Nuts - Nuts comprise of proteins, which aid in teeth whitening. Also, munching them helps in rubbing the stains off and scraping the plaque away, thanks to their coarse texture. Apple - natural ingredient called malic acid leads to salivation in our mouth which aids in maintaining teeth's cleanliness and removing any stuck food particles and stain Strawberry - contains malic acid as well. Pears - neutralize the stains on the teeth caused by the germs Broccoli - protects teeth and gets rid of the germs and bacteria that generate because of the enamel-harming acid. Carrots...