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Even You Can Prepare Great Meals With This Rice Cooker!

January 27th, 2010 · No Comments

I’ve never been much of a cook, not because I don’t like to cook, but because I either don’t have the know-how or time.
Last Christmas I gave myself the best gift ever, a fuzzy logic rice and slow cooker! Now, the really good news is that it hasn’t been collecting dust, but with the help [...]

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Are You Drinking Enough Water?

October 17th, 2009 · No Comments

I don’t think I ever drank plain water growing up. I mostly drank milk and juices. This seems so strange to me now.
You might have grown up the same way and it is now really hard for you to form the habit of drinking water.
Well, first off you might wonder why you should care. Why [...]

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Tags: Diet & Nutrition · Health · Weight Loss

Quick Meal: High-Fiber Tortilla with Brown Rice, Black Beans, and Smoked Pulled Pork

July 30th, 2009 · No Comments

Are you looking to get more fiber into your diet? Think it has to taste awful? Think again!Here’s a quick meal I put together that’s bursting with fiber, protein, and good taste.
All it takes is three simple ingredients:

2 high-fiber, low-carb tortillas (found at Walmart),
About half a can of black beans and brown rice [...]

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Is Coffee Good For You?

May 29th, 2009 · No Comments

The opinions have always been divided whether coffee is good for your health or not.As with just about everything you eat, drink, or do, the secret is in balance and moderation.
In the past, research often didn’t set apart the negative effects of coffee from smoking, because so many coffee drinkers were also smokers. This has [...]

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Why Not To Focus On Your Meal

March 27th, 2009 · No Comments

Traditionally we are told that we should be free of any distractions while eating, so that we can focus on what and how much we are eating, notice when we are full, and properly digest our food.
I personally eat very slowly, chew my food thoroughly, and oftentimes put my utensils down between bites. I would [...]

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Breakfast – The Most Important Meal of the Day

February 27th, 2009 · No Comments

As the name implies, you are breaking a fast when you eat breakfast. Glycogen and insulin levels are low when you wake up in the morning, since it has typically been 8 – 12 hours since you last ate.  A breakfast of 400 – 500 calories will replenish those glycogen levels and give you the [...]

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I’ve Always Wanted To Do A Cleanse, But Don’t Know How I’d Survive On Such Little Sustenance!

December 13th, 2008 · No Comments

Why should I cleanse or detoxify my body?
Toxins are in our environment, our foods, even in our minds, and eventually collect in our bodies. There they can:

cause inflammation,
make us feel sluggish,
cause bloating and headaches,
prevent us from being able to lose weight,
and even cause serious illness like heart disease and cancer.

How do I [...]

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Tags: Books · Detox · Diet & Nutrition · Health · Mind & Spirit · Reviews · Weight Loss

10 Tips For A Healthy Thanksgiving

November 26th, 2008 · No Comments

Before you sit down for your Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow, please make sure to read these tips I put together for you to insure you get to enjoy a good meal as much as you get to enjoy your health.

Don’t arrive hungry – Don’t skip lunch in anticipation of the feast to come. You want to [...]

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Tags: Diet & Nutrition · Exercise · Health · Weight Loss

Weight Loss Secrets Revealed

November 12th, 2008 · No Comments

Have you read my report “Weight Loss Secrets Revealed?” Please tell me what you think, if you have questions, or if it has helped you in any way.Give your feedback by leaving a comment below. Thank you!
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Tags: Diet & Nutrition · Exercise · Fitness · Health · Products · Weight Loss