St. Patrick’s Day for the Greens

November 8, 2009
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Saint Patrick’s Day, colloquially St. Paddy’s Day or simply Paddy’s Day, is an annual feast day which celebrates Saint Patrick (circa AD 385–461), the most commonly recognised of the patron saints of Ireland, and is generally celebrated on 17th of March.

Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated worldwide by those of Irish descent and increasingly by people of other ethnicities as well, notably in Argentina, Australia, New Zealand and North America. Celebrations are generally themed around all things Irish and, by association, the color green. Both Christians and non-Christians celebrate the secular version of the holiday by wearing green, eating Irish food and/or green foods.

Since this day is all about the greens,…

Foods Not For Pregnant Women

November 8, 2009
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Even if we think that pregnant women can eat anything they want since they have another human being to feed inside of them, we are proven wrong by a lot of research studies which states otherwise.

A healthy, well-balanced diet is important during pregnancy. There are a ton of foods they can eat however; there are some foods that should be avoided during pregnancy.

1. Raw Meats and Seafood including sushi - all uncooked and rare meats and seafood should be avoided due to high risk of listeria and salmonella poisoning.
2. Deli meats including hot dogs - these deli meats might be contaminated with listeria bacteria which may result in miscarriage or even…

Strengthen Your Immune System

November 8, 2009
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An immune system is a system of biological structures and processes within an organism that protects against disease by identifying and killing pathogens and tumor cells. It detects a wide variety of agents, from viruses to parasitic worms, and needs to distinguish them from the organism’s own healthy cells and tissues in order to function properly.  The immune system protects organisms from infection with layered defenses of increasing specificity.

The immune system is the body’s defense against infectious organisms and other invaders therefore we need to keep it up all the time for us to be protected more. Here are great ways to strengthen your immune system.

1) Take your supplements. There are…

The Healthier Holiday Food

November 8, 2009
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Holiday is fast approaching and so is being a little pudgy. We are all excited for this season because of the foods we are going to be putting our hands on. But are we sure that these foods are healthy?

Healthy eating is all about making wise choices. Try looking for alternative options to cut the calories off your favorite holiday dish.

1. Ham vs. Turkey

Choose Turkey. Turkey provides significant less fat if you skip the skin. In addition, ham has 15 times more sodium than turkey and may contain nitrates. A controversial ingredient commonly found in processed meat, sodium nitrite has been linked to cancer.

2. Soft cheese vs. Hard cheese

It depends.…

The Best Fat-Burners

November 8, 2009
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When you say that you are eating to burn your fats, many people would think you’re nuts — because eating foods doesn’t follow losing weight.

What if you can share the top fat burners in each food group? Below are the lists of the best fat-burners in each category that will prove people that eating may mean losing weight. Just remember – eat always in moderation.

The Top Carb and Whole Grain Fat Burning Foods

1. Oatmeal (old fashioned)
2. Yams
3. Brown rice (a favourite is basmati, a long grain aromatic rice)
4. Sweet potatoes (almost same as yams)
5. Multi grain hot cereal (mix or barley, oats, rye. titricale and a few others)
6. White…

Fat-Burning Foods

November 8, 2009
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It is difficult to believe that there are certain foods that help you burn those unwanted fats while you munch on them. This is almost too good to be true, especially due to the fact that you are actually eating and putting items in your mouth and stomach. However, there are researches that support this hard-to-believe truth. You actually do not have to go on any special diet to lose weight; all you need is to munch on more of the foods listed below.

* Foods that Contain Vitamin C

Because the body requires vitamin C to burn fat, eating foods that are high in vitamin C is said to help metabolize…

Best Summer Snacks

November 8, 2009
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Summer means being bikini-ready, but how will you maintain this while you are out having a nice picnic on the beach? Usual picnic baskets contain easy-to-cook, easy-to-prepare dishes, but this would not do the trick in maintaining that flat waist. We have listed below easy and healthy snacks that will not only give you energy, but will also help you keep that tummy flat.

1. Summer Berries. Berries are loaded with Vitamin C, folate, fiber and phytonutrients like anthocyanines. Indeed, fresh berries are some of the most powerful disease-fighting foods available, as they top the ORAC score chart (a method of measuring antioxidant activity). Berries are easy to prepare: just wash and…

5 Tips To Manage Your Vacation Diet

November 8, 2009
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Being on vacation does not give one a license to be heavier or fatter. Some use the lame excuse that they are on vacation and so is their fight to having a healthy body weight to justify all the pounds they are putting on. There is nothing wrong with a few scoops of ice cream every now and then, but if your pants don’t fit you anymore, stop blaming the pair of jeans for shrinking. Face it, you’re getting big, so we’ve listed here the 5 finest tips to help you manage your vacation diet.

1. Pack a snack

When you’re travelling, always keep a healthy snack on hand. The best combinations…

Top 6 Superfoods

November 8, 2009
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Superfood is a term sometimes used to describe food with high phytonutrient content that may confer health benefits as a result. Listed below are the top 6 of the Super Foods in town. Meet and eat them.

1.  Avocado. The Avocado is rich in vitamin C, aids in the digestion and may also improve the skin.

2. Garlic. An excellent superfood which helps to thin the blood, which in turn can prevent blood clots, heart attacks and strokes.

3. Broccoli. Known to be one of the most nutritious green vegetables, it contains many vitamins and is especially high in both vitamin C and vitamin E, broccoli is also packed with antidioxidants.

4. Tomatoes. Contain many powerful antidioxidants, the…

7 Tips To Make Your Coffee Healthier

November 8, 2009
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For most on-the-go people, coffee has become their staple breakfast since it can be brought anywhere and it packs them with caffeine which is responsible for their morning ‘rush’ feeling. Aside from the fact that it packs them caffeine, it also packs them with unnecessary fats and calories. Read on to see what you can do to lower the calories and make your coffee a healthier option.

* Avoid whipped cream. Although this may seem obvious, many of us think of having a specialty coffee as a special occasion, or we are in the habit of having it, so we add whipped cream. By doing so, you are adding 110-140 extra…