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When you think of Chinese food images of oily, greasy noodles may come to mind. Chow mein is often considered to be anything but healthy but made right this wonderful Chinese dish can be a great addition to any diet. Get the crisp noodles and the delicious taste of chow mein with none of the fat with a few simple changes. Best of all, this dish is quick and easy to make and can be enjoyed by the entire family. (more…)

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A typical Western diet is high in fats, refined food and additives. This mass processed food often passes for real food, leaving one overweight and sluggish. A detox can help rid the body of the residues of toxins. It can also help give you a taste of pure and natural food. It’s best to adopt a healthy, balanced diet in the long term, though, as a quick detox won’t necessarily remove all the toxins that are stored in one’s body. (more…)

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Most physicians don’t diagnose the condition and tests are seldom run. It may be diagnosed as Addison’s disease, which doctors regard as incurable. That said, alternative health care is optimistic about recovery and many practitioners believe that recovery is definitely possible. This often calls for a lifestyle change, including a change in diet and paying attention to one’s emotional and spiritual health. (more…)

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For a constant supply of energy, consider spreading your consumption of calories evenly throughout the day. Try not to go without food for much longer than two and a half hours. One way to accomplish this is to eat three medium-sized meals interspersed with three small snacks. Breakfast is a very important start to the day considering that you’ve just gone through eight to 12 hours without food. Read on for some tips on how to balance your meals. (more…)

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The one good thing about having a butterfly brain is that it can be made into an efficient powerhouse. That’s because the brain can be trained just like the body can, allowing for better performance and stamina. By improving your mental concentration, you can save large amounts of energy and become much more productive. Say goodbye to allowing yourself to be distracted and wasting oodles of time avoiding problems and boring tasks. When you maximise your mental power, you also maximise your time. (more…)

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The meat industry is a major contributor to climate change. Rearing and processing meat creates high levels of pollution while natural habitats are being destroyed to make space for factory farming. The most greenhouse gases are generated by producing beef, lamb, farmed salmon and cheese. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has released a report called A Meat Eater’s Guide to Climate Change + Health: What You Eat Matters, hoping to spread awareness of the impact our diet has on the environment. (more…)

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Pistachios are the perfect snack if you’re trying to lose weight. New research has found that not all of the fat in pistachios is absorbed by the body, meaning they’re lower in calories than other nuts. While nuts are usually on the dieter’s list of no-nos, they’re great for snacking on because they’re full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, protein and healthy fats. And with pistachio nuts you won’t have to limit yourself to the occasional small handful. (more…)

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A new documentary is hoping to help people make the shift from meat and dairy to a more sustainable vegan diet. For people used to eating meat and potatoes, switching to vegetables, whole grains and vegan sources of protein can be tough. Vegucated is part comedy, part sociological experiment, following three meat lovers who give up all animal products for six weeks. (more…)

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Although oats are commonly eaten at breakfast time in porridge or muesli, they are often used in baking, too – especially in bread and biscuits. Besides containing lots of fibre, oats are an incredibly nutritional grain containing potassium, iron, thiamine, magnesium, zinc, calcium and vitamin E, amongst other things. Oats are easily digested, they are a great source of energy and because of their fibre content, they’re good for people who suffer from constipation. (more…)

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You don’t have to starve yourself to feel good in a bikini this summer. And you don’t have to spend hours fussing over faddy meals, either. Eating healthy portions of healthy foods is the best way to stay slim. Fresh fruit and vegetables, which are easy to get hold of in spring and summer, should form a big part of everyone’s diet. The best thing about fresh fruit and vegetables, besides being low in calories, is that they’re very quick and easy to prepare if you know how. (more…)