Have you ever gone grocery shopping with young children? The most appealing foods are right at their eye-level, decorated with a rainbow of colors, funny animals and other kids playing. It would seem that those boxes they eagerly pull off the shelves are harmless fun and wholesome nutrition.
But ask your pre-schooler to pronounce the ingredient list, and he won’t make it far before stumbling across seven-syllable long words that bring back your Chemistry 101 memories.
These chemicals are what defines processed foods, food that has been altered from its natural state to make it grocery-store friendly. The chemicals add color, flavor, texture, and shelf-life. They create an artificial state where we can eat seasonal fruit year-round and make entire meals by just adding water.
The health effects of eating neon-green puffed corn that tastes like limes aren’t that hidden; they’re encoded right there on the ingredient list.
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The best remedies for constipation are not found over-the-counter, but in the cupboards. Diet is often the principal cause, and cure for constipation. Even if you lead a healthy lifestyle, you may occasionally suffer dry bowels, from certain medications, hormones or stress. Try these natural treatments to alleviate your intestines.
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What we put into our mouth fills our gut, but it fuels our brain. As they say, you are what you eat. To maximize your mental capacities, be conscientious of your dietary habits.
Certain foods are loaded with the nutrients that the brain needs to function its best. These foods are known as “brain power foods” and are promoted for brain health. Students of all ages, working professionals and senior citizens who want to invigorate their thinking should incorporate these brain healthy foods into their daily diet.
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When we are stressed, we each seek out certain substances to help us feel better. For some they are comfort foods like hot dogs, for others they are junk foods like potato chips, and for many they are vices like alcohol. Those three foods are actually the worst for your mental state. Instead, improve your diet and mood with these healthy and anxiety-relieving choices.
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Some people are blessed with sky-high metabolism rates. They can chow down on pizza and burgers all day long and not seem to put on an ounce of fat. If you want to shake off winter lethargy and gear up for summer sports, or better yet, maintain a high-energy rate year-round, key in on these tips to boost your metabolism.
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Your job as a parent is to raise healthy children. But when they are picky eaters or prefer to just snack on junk food, meal time turns into a battle. Shoving Brussels sprouts down their screaming throats isn’t the solution.
Meal time for kids should mean fun time, where they can invent animals and let their imaginations go wild with combinations. Involving your children in the preparation creates a special bond time and lets them feel in control of their diet choices (even if you’re still the one wisely doing the nutritious grocery shopping).
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Healthy eating is beneficial not just for your beach body, but for your wallet and nature, too. Read on for seven reasons why a healthy diet will improve your life.
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Athletes are constantly bombarded with marketing for the latest health fad boasting peak performance. Whether a vitamin supplement or “meal-in-a-bar/bag/bottle,” they all promise to radically improve the athlete’s diet, and therefore the performance.
A healthy diet is indeed a key component of athletic competition, but will be most fruitful if it is balanced and incorporated into the athlete’s daily routine. Trying out the new protein shake just before a big game could have a negative backlash.
By sticking with tried-and-true foods, both during training and off-season, athletes will develop discipline, an awareness of their own body and a leading edge over their competition–who race to the newest fad food, and fail.
These meals provide carbohydrates, protein and fiber to provide energy, build muscles and clear the system of toxins. Remember that fueling your body properly is just as important part of your training as the exercise.
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Being a vegan or allergic to gluten shouldn’t limit your culinary enjoyment. Here is a sample of ten recipes, from Mediterranean to American, that are allergen and gluten-free and vegan-friendly.
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Being a mother is already tough, but being a working mother is a verychallenging obligation to comply. You have to balance your priorities. It is always a challenge for any working mom to prepare easy but healthy meals for your kids. But, if you are really a wise working mom, it is not as complicated as you think. It is just a matter of being clever, systematic and
resourceful. Here are the top most easy and healthy meals for your kids:
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