Try these healthy snack busters! Full of vitamins and good things! You can add freshly ground black pepper to your carrots. Even you can add different herbs and spices, such as thyme for more flavor. Also note that when you bake the carrots, they shrink in size significantly. So always look for the thickest carrots […]
This looks and sounds delicious, can’t wait to try it! Ingredients: 2 cloves of garlic 1 small thumb size piece of ginger Juice of 1 lemon ¼ cup of olive oil + ADD 1 tablespoon of honey if you want it sweet! + ADD 1 teaspoon or more of cayenne pepper or chopped chili to
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We had a request here at PositiveMed to inform about this particular diet, so here it is: The Blood Type Diet is a nutritional diet advocated by Peter D’Adamo, the premise of this diet being that your blood type determines the food and exercise you need to be healthy. Food is divided into 3 categories
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When a recipe is this easy, and this good, why not avoid all the extra fat, sodium, and calories from a traditional recipe? I borrowed this one from our friends at Skinny Ms. Slow Cooker and intend to make it myself. Enjoy! 16 oz. bag frozen green beans, thawed, or fresh green beans that have
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A few conclusions: Eating fat doesn’t actually make us fat. It’s the insulin cycle, triggered by eating carbohydrates. The easily-digestible carbs like refined flour, soda, and potatoes are the worst offenders. For weight-loss, a low-carb diet is a lot more effective than a low-fat, high-carb one.
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Even when food additives come from plants they can be harmful to your body. Anything unnatural and/or in a highly concentrated chemical state is something to stay away from. Remember nature delivers food as a nutrient complex, not as an isolated nutrient. Statistics show that the average American household spends 90% of their grocery budget
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The complications of obesity vary from diabetes to various heart diseases. According to Center for Disease Control (CDC), any person with a BMI larger than 30 is obese. The good news is that losing weight significantly reduces the risk of obesity complications. This poster demonstrates some of the dangers of obesity. For a better view
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Obliques, rectus abdominus, what is all that? Almost every woman I know has a problem with her tummy, part of the problem is that there are several different muscles that need to be worked separately and together. This poster explains where they are and what they do.
I know several people who do both, I have leaned towards Pilates because there are less poses I just can’t do in my broken body, but now that I am looking at this poster I remember the calming effect of yoga when my kids were little and I think I will try to practice both…
This poster shows ways to combine food for better health. It’s a great way to get the maximum nutrition from your food. Also more delicious, think guacamole or breakfast of oatmeal and orange juice, a big bright platter of fruits, the possibilities are endless!
Detoxification is essential to the weight loss process. There are as many ways to detox as there are diets. Go with something that works for you and that is within your diet. Starting off your day with at least 16 oz. of water, preferably with lemon, is an excellent start! This poster shows how it
All about the hot stuff… capsaicin is very good for your body, I found an awesome poster to share showing the benefits. I have been taking a cayenne pepper supplement for years, I have been told it helps with GI distress, I know it’s odd, that hot peppers heal a tummy, but I can tell
Not only are bananas delicious, they are filled with marvelous things for your body! They are wonderful plain, with peanut butter, in frosting, in pancakes, sliced on top of cereal, wherever you can think to put them. Enjoy!
The science of running correctly in an easy to read poster. Running is great exercise, it’s cheap, and almost everyone can do it. It’s also easy to hurt yourself if you are not doing it correctly. Please check with your physician before starting any exercise program.
This is a great all-inclusive guide that shows some spice basics, what to put with what foods. This is a great general guideline if you are new to using spices in your cooking. It’s a great way to add lots of flavor without adding lots of fat. Happy cooking!
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Everyone would eat healthier if it tasted better, right? The best way to improve the flavor is by adding spice to it. This is a handy guide with a wealth of information about spices. Don’t be afraid to try new combinations and add different things to your food. Happy eating!
Some exercises to get your heart pumping, burn fat, and tone your muscles. It looks like fun! Remember to stretch properly and dress appropriately, in clothes that move and not bind and shoes with support. Please consult your doctor before starting any exercise program.
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More than half of adults are not getting enough sleep. Lack of sleep can lead to poor decision making when driving, increase your chances of weight gain, and cause problems with motor dexterity. How much sleep is enough? Check out this poster, everything you need to know about sleep but didn’t know who to ask.
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