Mediterranean Diet benefits

by Chris Chenoweth

The people who live in countries that border the Mediterranean Sea have a significantly decreased incidence of heart disease, chronic diseases, and cancer, and the highest adult life-expectancy rate. All of these health benefits even though the traditional Mediterranean diet contains 40% of total daily calories from fat. How is this possible?

Olive oil, a staple of a Mediterranean diet, is a monosaturated fatty acid and counteracts animal fats. This type of fat does not raise blood cholesterol levels and is an excellent source of antioxidants. Monounsaturated fats are, in fact, required for the body in order to function effectively.

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Beyonce swears by it: This program works for weight loss and Cleansing

by Foras Aje

It is gaining popularity in leaps and bounds and although I heard about this program way back in 2000, I never would have foreseen that it would one day be something that almost anyone in holistic and alternative living would know off AND actually use.

It’s known as the Master Cleanser (aka Lemonade diet) and even R&B singer; Beyonce, is in on the program as she reportedly used the Lemonade fasting recipe to shed weight while filming the movie: Dreamgirls.

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How to Look Thinner Without Losing Weight

by Lisa West

It’s a general accepted idea that through exercise and proper diet we can lose weight, improve our shape and get healthier. There is nothing wrong with that, but there are also other ways which makes us look thinner. And one is - use proper clothing!

But how do I dress myself to look thinner?

1. Use monochrome clothing

Monochrome clothing means using only one color for your whole outfit. This is a great trick of most of the fashion editors and stylists. For example, two colors break the body in half, though looking like the a lighter color for your bottom makes you look heavy. One, for example black or darker color, creates a longer, leaner look. And if you must wear two colors, use the darker color for your bottom and the lighter, for your upper body.

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Three Questions You Should Always Ask Yourself Before You Eat

by Michelle May, M.D.

You’ve seen the headlines:

Ten Power Foods You Should Eat to Live Longer and Healthier Low Carb Secrets for Dropping 15 Pounds Before Summer Indulge Yourself with the Most Decadent Chocolate Cake Recipe Ever!

We are bombarded with conflicting messages–often side by side on the same magazine cover.

People often struggle with “being good” when there are so many “bad foods” to choose from. Ironically, we’re supposed to define ourselves by what we put in our mouths despite the fact that the definition of “good” and “bad” foods changes every few years or so. Many people feel confused and overwhelmed by all the conflicting and often arbitrary messages about what they are “supposed” to eat.

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Detoxify your Body, Lose Weight and Start the Year off Right

By: Dr. Alan Jenks

A new year, a new body. A great time to really make things happen for your health. One of the best ways to start taking the weight off and getting your body into healthy shape is to cleanse your body of the toxic waste that has built up all year.

Signs of toxic waste build-up are feeling sluggish and stressed. Your body may experience aching, diarrhea, constipation, and feeling of clumsiness. Rapid weight gain and the incapacity to lose the excess weight can also be signs of having toxins in the body.

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