Top 17 Antioxidant-Rich Foods

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Top 17 Antioxidant-Rich Foods

Antioxidants are compounds that neutralize free radicals, which are unstable molecules that can cause tissue destruction. Free radicals are produced normally during metabolism and are actually used to kill viruses and bacteria by our own immune cells. While our body is equipped to handle small quantities of free radicals, environmental agents, such as, cigarette smoke, radiation and pollution are sources of additional free radicals. When the body natural defenses are exhausted, the unstable molecules become destructive. The damage accumulates with age and has been implicated in disease states ranging from Alzheimer’s disease to cancer. Antioxidants, however, are capable of defusing the free radicals, transforming them into inert stable compounds, which are harmless.

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Guess what one can of soda does to your body?

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Guess what one can of soda does to your body?

Giving up soda is a big change for a lot of people.  Even cutting back from let’s say three sodas to one a day, can be life-altering and very beneficial to your health.   For some people the changes are a bit less drastic and mean switching from regular to diet soda.  But is diet, better?  For those who switched to diet soda from regular soda, it was probably because they were trying to be healthier and cut calories.  This calorie cut, however, does not mean healthier.  Nor does it mean that you are in the clear from the health risks that come from drinking soda.  

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9 Weight Loss Tips You've Never Tried

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9 Weight Loss Tips You've Never Tried

It seems these days, everyone's an expert on what works and what doesn't when it comes to weight loss. The truth is weight loss doesn't have one simple formula. Everyone's body is different and you need to find what works for you. But we have 9 weight loss tips that you probably haven't tried before. Here they are. 

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A Dozen Flat Belly Eating Ideas

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A Dozen Flat Belly Eating Ideas

Belly fat – we all dread it. For many people, the waist is often the first place excess fat goes. Unfortunately, it is also one of the hardest areas on our bodies to lose weight. Having a “muffin top” is not only unappealing, but it is also unhealthy to have on our bodies. In fact, having excess belly, or abdominal, fat is worse than having excess fat on most other places on our body. Belly fat or visceral fat is a huge proponent of chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes and can even bring on stroke. Here are 5 ways to a flatter stomach.

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7 Unhealthy Foods For Your Heart

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7 Unhealthy Foods For Your Heart

Heart health is achievable. If you make small changes every day, you will have long term health when it comes to your heart. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in men and women. There are 720,000 deaths every year as a result of heart attacks. This month, we need to educate and push people to think about lifestyle changes and prevention when it comes to heart disease. There are many small changes you can make today to help your heart. I have a great mnemonic for you to help remember and please pass this along to your children.

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9 strategies using food to help you fall asleep

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9 strategies using food to help you fall asleep

In case you’re reading this article in the middle of the night because you can’t fall asleep, you’ve got company.  Globally, insomnia is the world’s most common sleep disorder with 30 % or 2.2 billion people who suffer frequently from it.  When you have persistent sleep problems – at least 3 nights per week - with falling or staying asleep or both and you wake up feeling unrefreshed, this can have a negative impact on your ability to function during the day.

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9 Foods to Never Eat Again

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9 Foods to Never Eat Again

A new study was published in the journal, Neuropsychopharmacology found that the saturated fats had a similar effect on our brains as drugs. The more saturated fat we eat, the less we enjoy it…and the more we crave it in order to get the same “high.” The scientists studied rats which are used for experimentation because their genetic, biological and behavior characteristics resemble those of humans. One group was fed a low-fat diet with equal amounts of monounsaturated fat derived from palm oil and the third was a diet high in saturated fat.

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Want to Burn Fat? Here Are 5 Foods to Try

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Want to Burn Fat? Here Are 5 Foods to Try

Eating healthy is a lifestyle and we're always on the hunt for healthy foods that are nutrient-rich and delicious. That winning combination can be found in these ten foods. Researchers have defined belly fat as an active organ in your body that churns out hormones and inflammatory substances. Belly fat accumulates over time but can be lethal. Here are 12 ways to lose it and hey maybe you'll see a difference before summer hits. Try them as snacks or adding them to your daily meals. We promise you'll love them! 

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Potassium-Rich Foods You Should Be Eating

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Potassium-Rich Foods You Should Be Eating

Potassium is one of the most important and essential dietary minerals the body needs. What does it do? It helps balance the body's pH and body fluids. It's also a critical regulator for blood pressure (it works in opposition to sodium). It's also required for normal muscle growth, nervous system and brain function. According to the Institute of Medicine, the average person should consume about 4,700 milligrams of potassium per day.  

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8 Foods That Lower Cholesterol

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8 Foods That Lower Cholesterol

In 1960, the American Heart Association recommended cholesterol levels of 300 or less. Then food labels were created and enforced in 1994. In 2010, warnings of high cholesterol resulting in stroke, diabetes and heart attack were advised. Now in February 2015, the nations top nutrition advisory panel announced the potential drop of their longstanding warnings about cholesterol levels. 

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5 Foods that Cause Bloating

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5 Foods that Cause Bloating

Not all research has confirmed or identified all of the bacterial strains teeming in our guts but 5 new books break down what you need to know to transform your body's second brain. We carry up to 2 kg of microbes in our gut, and there are at least 1,000 species of bacteria consisting of over 3 million genes. Two thirds of the gut microbiome, which is the population of microbes in the intestine is unique to each individual. 

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How to Properly Apply Intermittent Fasting to your Lifestyle

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How to Properly Apply Intermittent Fasting to your Lifestyle

The concept of intermittent fasting has been thrown around a lot in light of recent studies exploring the health benefits and its effects for weight loss. Let’s explore what exactly this method entails. Intermittent fasting is not a diet, consider it a dieting pattern. In simple terms, you make a conscious decision to skip certain meals. There’s no doubt that this concept has taken off, becoming the latest diet trend among celebrities, trickling down to every tired dieter, who’s been dying try something new, that’s sure to shed those extra pounds. 

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Sugar Eats Up Important Nutrients

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Sugar Eats Up Important Nutrients

We have some word to do when it comes to ending the seemingly never-ending cycle of sugar cravings as well as nutrient deficiency. The average American consumes approximately one third of a pound of sugar each day, translating into nearly 130 pounds of sugar per person every year. As a nation sugar usage exceeds 9 million tons a year. But what are the results of us consuming all this sugar? Well, believe it or not, sugar eats up many of the nutrients we get from the healthy food we're consuming. Here's why. 

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7 Cost-Effective Ways to Lose Weight

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7 Cost-Effective Ways to Lose Weight

It seems these days, everyone's an expert on what works and what doesn't when it comes to weight loss. The truth is weight loss doesn't have one simple formula. Everyone's body is different and you need to find what works for you. But a common misconception is that eating healthy is super expensive. Or embarking on a weight loss journey will cost thousands. This doesn't have to be the case. Remember small changes matter. Try these 7 Tips for cost-effective weight loss. 

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Why You Shouldn't Skip Breakfast

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Why You Shouldn't Skip Breakfast

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It revs up your metabolism, builds up your energy for the day and makes you just feel good. The key? Eat a high-protein and low carb balanced breakfast. When you sleep, your body is in fasting mode. So the moment you wake up, you need to pump it up with energy, otherwise it will enter starvation mode, and store more fat, versus burn it.

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The seven absolute worst things you can do to slow down your metabolism

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The seven absolute worst things you can do to slow down your metabolism

If you are someone who has been unsuccessful at weight loss or weight maintenance, maybe it’s time to look at what may be getting in the way – your metabolism. Metabolism, also known as basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the rate in which the body uses energy or calories to support keeping you alive – it’s all those involuntary things our body do without us even having to think about it – our heart beating, blood circulating, respiration, temperature maintenance, nerve activity and so forth.

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5 FOODS TO EAT FOR HEART HEALTH

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5 FOODS TO EAT FOR HEART HEALTH

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in men and women. There are 720,000 deaths every year as a result of heart attacks. This month, we need to educate and push people to think about lifestyle changes and prevention when it comes to heart disease. There are many small changes you can make today to help your heart. I have a great mnemonic for you to help remember and please pass this along to your children. Try these 5 foods for keeping your ticker in tip top shape.

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Say Hello to the Taste of Pure Fat

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Say Hello to the Taste of Pure Fat

A new taste has been added to the human palate and it's called pure fat. Food is normally classified as sweet, salty, bitter, umami, sour. Now a new study published in the journal, Chemical Senses argues that we’re missing another basic taste: FATTY. The medical term: oleogustus which means unique taste of fat which stems from the Latin translation of oily or fatty taste is oleogustu.

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Slow Metabolism? Here's how to fix it

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Slow Metabolism? Here's how to fix it

Our metabolism does slow with aging. It's difficult to compare the rate of your metabolism from puberty to adulthood. As we age. we tend to gain body fat and lose muscle mass. Research that suggests that your mitochondria (the powerhouses of your cells) doesn’t work as well as you get older.  Did you know over time if we mistreat it with yo-yo diets or rapid weight loss, it may become damaged. Luckily, with the right lifestyle changes, you can repair it.

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Stop Mindlessly Eating

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Stop Mindlessly Eating

Mindless eating is something we're all guilty of but did you know it's one of the biggest proponents of weight gain? It usually starts when we're overwhelmed, feeling stressed, starving or tired. But consistently having this as a regular eating habit is a dangerous one. Here are 

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