In our culture we’re surrounded by images of skinny people who are presented as the embodiment of good health, well-being, and beauty. We see them on magazine covers, on television and in the movies, even on advertisements. What we don’t see is a wider representation of body types, and very few of us can recognize [...]
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Is Skinny Healthy?
November 20th, 2012 
ELIZABETH 
Posted in Fitness for Women, Health and Nutrition 
Tags: beauty, food, health, healthy, skinny 
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Malnutrition in the Elderly
October 1st, 2012 ELIZABETH Malnutrition is the term used to describe when someone is not getting a balanced diet, either by lacking, taking excess of, or taking incorrect proportions of vital nutrients. It affects people of all ages, and is prevalent in less economically developed countries, but it is also known to affect children, the elderly, and people who [...]
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Test-taking food to feed your student
September 25th, 2012 Steven Studying and knowing the information is critical to passing a test, but if the brain is not well-nourished and ready to help the test-taker recall the information, the test results may not be as good as they could be. Of course, food cannot guarantee a good grade without actually knowing the material, but a healthy [...]
Posted in Health and Nutrition Tags: Acai Berries, Dark Chocolate, Green Tea, Pomegranate Juice, Seeds and Nuts Comments OffWatermelon – Calories and Health benefits
August 9th, 2012 ELIZABETH Watermelon is a popular fruit in the United States and many other parts of the world. Many health experts have advocated for its nutritional value for some time now. Watermelon is a low-calorie, fat-free food that provides significant elements of nutrition and plays a major role in almost any diet or weight loss program. [...]
Does Green Tea have Caffeine
August 8th, 2012 ELIZABETH While most people seem to be preoccupied with the issue of whether “does green tea have caffeine?” there are several other characteristics of this popular beverage. One fact about green tea is that it comes from the same plant as black tea, the colour difference arising from the fermentation process involved. Between these two blends [...]
Foods that Prevent Acne
May 31st, 2012 ELIZABETH Different foods provide your body with an assortment of vitamins and minerals, and that can lead to clearer and improved skin. When treating skin issues, like acne, foods are a great foundation but sometimes technology can aid in the process. Devices like an ultrasonic cavitation machine can help expedite the healing process, so that you [...]
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5 Foods not to Eat to stay Healthy
April 26th, 2012 ELIZABETH We are generally what we eat as the old saying goes,in order to stay fit depends solely on what one ingests on daily basis and depending on the amounts. Excess body fat commonly known as obese is usually due to the results of eating junk food of which one is completely supposed to avoid. The [...]
Burn Body Fats Through Proper Diet
April 17th, 2012 ELIZABETH Food is the basic requirement of all human beings. Food provides energy to our body necessary for development and growth of our body. It is said some people live to eat food while some eat food to live. It is the food which can either make us healthy or cause harmful diseases. There are number [...]
Effective Diet Plans
March 28th, 2012 ELIZABETH Effective diet plan is one of the most sought after programs as it comes with lots of benefits in this day and age of the changed eating habits of many people. An effective diet plan is one that is able to maintain a healthy body that is free from any illness related to diet and [...]
Food for Good Eyesight
March 25th, 2012 ELIZABETH Foods are some of the best ways in maintaining good eyesight instead of engaging oneself in expensive and time consuming medical treatment techniques, this is because the foods you eat contribute directly or indirectly to the type of eye sight you will have for a long period of time Carrots are on top of the [...]
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