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healthy-nutritionIt appears there is dubious research and media hype that vegetarian diets are healthier and protect us against cancer. It’s time to set that myth to rest, because to date, the studies have been less than clear on this subject.

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healthy-nutritionMost people today view soybeans as an important part of a healthy diet.  But lately you may have seen conflicting opinions as to whether it is indeed healthy or not.  As a common food allergen that is high in goitrogens 1 (substances that interfere with thyroid hormones), there are some legitimate concerns. So, the question is – should you eat soy foods or pass?

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5 Biggest Weight Loss Obstacles For Busy Moms

By Justin Yule Justin Yule is a local Chaska and Online personal trainer and fitness boot camp instructor. Today he reveals the 5 obstacles a busy mom faces in her eternal quest for a better body

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Easy Weight Loss Meal Tips

Calories… Nowadays almost everyone is talking about them and almost everyone is counting them. You will definitely agree that it is not a good idea to read about on the packages of the products how much calories they incorporate and consequently whether you need to eat it, or not, or you can eat a half… In order to make your weight loss program easier you need to read the following information that includes useful recommendations on what kind of food you need to eat.

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Mediterranean Diet Is Very Healthy!

Vegetables, nuts, olives, fruit and fish. Mediterraneans eat healthy and live long. Their diet has historically gathered praise from nutrition experts worldwide. But what is it about the Mediterranean diet exactly that makes it so healthy?
Harvard School of Public Health in Boston and the University of Athens Medical School in Greece have released the results [...]

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How Many Carbs Should You Eat Per Day?

How Many Carbs Should You Eat Per Day?

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10 Powerful Foods With A Unique Capacity To Protect Your Heart

The following dietary suggestions are based on the work of Dr. Louis Ignarro. Dr Ignarro was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine for his discovery that nitric oxide helps blood flow to every part of our body.
These foods specifically help support nitric oxide production which in turn leads to a much healthier cardio profile.

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Thermogenic Foods

Here’s a list of specific foods that raise your metabolism and help burn body fat.
Cayenne Pepper –
Oxford Polytechnic Institute proved that cayenne pepper stimulates the metabolism approximately 20%. It not only stimulates the body’s metabolic rate, but also cleans fat out of the arteries. Cayenne pepper also adds great zip to foods such as [...]

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