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10 Natural Foods That Fight Colds And Flu

December 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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As the year draws to a close you are probably winding down, enjoying the festivities and preparing for your New Year celebrations. Unfortunately, the end of the year also brings with it an increased risk of contracting the common cold and the flu. These viral infections can leave you feeling weak, tired and in the worst cases completely bed ridden. The good news is that you can protect yourself by supplying your body with the right foods. Making the correct dietary choices gives your body the fuel it needs to supercharge your immune system and fight these nasty infections. Today I will be … [Read more...]

Echinacea And Its Many Benefits

November 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
An echinacea flower on a white background.

Hello everyone. Today's article is a guest post from Holland & Barrett. ----- Echinacea is a well-know health food remedy that has been used by many people across the world for years. It offers an assortment of immune advancing properties, which in turn allows it to fight infections effectively. It is sourced from the Midwestern United States and is not only popular for its beneficial health qualities but also for its looks. As well as housing an assortment of herbal ingredients, it also has a beautiful purple hue! This is why it is often seen in many gardens. It works by … [Read more...]

3 Easy Ways to Escape the “Fall” of Fall Comfort Food

November 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A woman with gloves holding a bowl of hot tomato soup.

Hello everyone. Today's article is a guest post from Jocelyn who writes for Heater Home. ----- While summer actually tends to make our dieting plans easier by naturally drawing us to things like fresh fruit, vegetables and big hearty salads, fall tends to have the exact opposite effect. Grilled chicken suddenly loses all appeal in the face of a hearty warm platter full of chicken fettucini alfredo. Instead of salad we crave a cream based vegetable soup and instead of fresh fruit we want a slice of warm apple pie with ice cream. Cooler weather and shorter days somehow manages to … [Read more...]

4 Ways To Add Flaxseeds To Your Day

September 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Hello everyone.  Today's article is a guest post from Nick Clipton who manages and writes for the weight gain blog: http://www.buildingbodymuscles.com/.  Nick's blog contains lots of fantastic muscle building information and also reviews many of the top body building programs. ----- If you’re on a diet plan geared towards helping you achieve optimal health and maintain a healthy body weight, one food that you must make sure that you’re getting enough of is flaxseeds. Flaxseeds are a highly nutritious food because not only are they going to provide you with some fiber, but … [Read more...]

Top 9 Pre-Workout Foods

May 14, 2011 By 6 Comments
A dumbbell wrapped in a tape measure and surrounded by fruit.

Hello everyone.  Today’s guest post comes from Lisa Shoreland - a resident blogger at GoCollege which is an excellent online guide for students. ----- Whether you’re the type of person who works out two to three times a day, or if you’re a working Mom hoping to sneak in a quick fitness routine before or after work, what you eat before you exercise ultimately determines the quality of your workout. Some experts believe that protein is the “ultimate pre-workout fuel food,” while others believe it is carbohydrates; because of this it is important to experiment and find out … [Read more...]

10 Fantastic Micromineral Food Sources

February 4, 2011 By 2 Comments
Three cloves of garlic with some parsley.

The microminerals are 17 nutrients that are required by your body in amounts of less than 100 milligrams (mg) per day.  Despite the small serving size, they have numerous health benefits in the body and it is essential that you make them part of your diet.  Today I am here to help you do just that with a detailed list of 10 micromineral food sources. 1) ALMONDS Almonds are a great, natural snack food which are packed full of nutrients.  They can be eaten on their own, as part of a dried fruit and nut mix or even fried and served with seafood.  Almonds have antioxidant properties and … [Read more...]

Salmon: The Ultimate Superfood

January 16, 2011 By 6 Comments
Smoked salmon on a white background.

Edward Stern is a guest blogger for An Apple a Day and a writer on earning your nursing degree online for the Guide to Health Education. ----- Fads come and go, and many foods that have been tagged as "superfood" are eventually shown to be less than heroic. However, one superfood that lives up to its billing is salmon. A delicious time-tested favorite of fish lovers, salmon also has amazing health benefits, so much so that the FDA is currently considering allowing genetically modified salmon to hit the market so the price of salmon will go down and more people will able to consume it. … [Read more...]

Oranges: A Festive Fruit That Can Be Enjoyed All Year Round

December 28, 2010 By 2 Comments
A Christmas orange wrapped in a red ribbon.

Oranges are a fruit that have been traditionally associated with Christmas due to the legend of St Nicholas (270 A.D.-347 A.D.).  More recently this tradition has become weaker and oranges are now eaten all year round.  In this article I will be providing a full breakdown of this festive fruit. WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF ORANGES? Oranges are believed to have been grown in China as early as 2500 B.C.  However, they were not introduced to England until 1290 A.D. when a Spanish ship full of oranges arrived at Southampton.  Oranges were considered a luxury fruit until the start of the 20th … [Read more...]

5 Low Calorie Christmas Food Substitutes

December 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Fruit salad within a festive Christingle.

With Christmas on the horizon you may think that healthy eating is going to take a back seat until the New Year.  Chocolate, Christmas pudding and mince pies are not what many would consider healthy foods and they are certainly not low in calories.  However, if you make a few smart substitutions over the festive period you can sneak in some healthy foods whilst still enjoying the Christmas treats.  Today I am going to help you do just that with a list of 5 low calorie Christmas food substitutes. 1) CLOTTED CREAM > NATURAL YOGURT:- Clotted cream is a popular side dish at Christmas.  … [Read more...]

Turkey: A Healthy Festive Food

December 4, 2010 By Leave a Comment
A cooked turkey holding a sign saying "Bite Me!"

Turkey is the traditional meat used for Christmas dinner.  The history of this festive food dates back to 1526 when William Strickland introduced this meat to the UK.  Following this introduction the popularity of turkey has skyrocketed and during Christmas 2008 approximately 10 million turkeys were consumed in the UK.  The good news is that turkey is popular for a reason.  Not only is it tasty but it is also extremely healthy.  That's why today I am going to be taking a detailed look at this festive meat and the health benefits it can provide. WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF TURKEY? Turkey was … [Read more...]

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