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Is your hair damaged from a poor dye job? Is it limp and needing some volume and shine? If you’re looking for ways to fix your ‘do in a natural way, check out these foods you can incorporate into your diet easily! Strawberries These are rich in ascorbic acid which aid your body’s amino acid production. Amino acids are a key factor for strong hair. Lucky, it’s a strawberry season! Flax seeds They are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, giving you shiny healthy hair....
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It seems like everyone is talking about fat these days. The news says that fat in our foods is making us unhealthy. Doctors and health shows tell us that being overweight is detrimental to our health. The media post pictures of thin, athletic celebrities, putting them on a pedestal for being people of wealth and beauty. Nutritional supplements and special diets designed to make everyone slender are everywhere. Although being aware of our bodies and our health is wise, there is a point in...
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Cholesterol is a fatty substance that is vital to the regulatory functions of the human body. It is found in your blood and helps in the building of healthy cells and making hormones in your body. High cholesterol in your body, however, can have an adverse impact on your heart and health in general. In the long run, this can lead to several heart diseases. This is due to deposits of fat building up in an individual’s blood vessels which in turn leads to...
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Diabetes is a condition that has become the focus of many health experts. Be that as it may, the fact that this condition is caused as a result of sedentary lifestyles makes it easier for it to be managed. One such way is following a diabetes diet. The essence of this diet is foods that control the level of blood sugar. One advantage with the diabetes diet is that as opposed to other meal plans that follow strict meal patterns, the diabetes diet is fairly easy...
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The fitness craze started many years ago and has, indeed, had a major revival in recent years. Nowadays, it is more common to visit a fitness center than to avoid one. They are not just for the young and hip anymore; people of all ages are flocking to the gym to get in shape and stay healthy. Different fitness trends have always come and gone, and now some new motivational fitness trends are sweeping the nation and prompting even more people to join fitness...
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You’ve probably heard the words “Paleo Diet” floating around recently as it’s stealing the attention of “health nuts” while simultaneously creating controversial chatter. So, what exactly is the Paleo Diet, you may ask? Let’s get the facts straight and break it down so you can decide if it’s the diet for you. Paleo Diet History The Paleolithic Diet goes by many names: Paleo Diet, Caveman Diet, or Stone Age Diet, to name a few. It mainly consists of eating the food that was available...
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You may have heard about or even followed the Paleo diet; it is a diet that encourages individuals to eat as their ancestors did. Its main concept is that humans evolved on different diets compared to today’s diets. Diets back then ensued that one is leaner, fitter, stronger and healthier; these are the qualities Paleo diet aims at restoring in the lives of any individual who uses it. The Paleo diet has quite an appeal since it has numerous promises, from clearer skin to...
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Running when it’s warm and sunny out is an easy feat. It’s running during the colder months that is the true test of a runner. Instead of sticking to the treadmill for 6 months or giving up running all together, try my personally tested cold weather tips. Figure out your layers. Sounds obvious, right? Well, learning the proper way to layer takes a few uncomfortable runs in the chilly air to figure out. After several attempts at running in a sweatshirt, I’ve learned it’s...
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There’s nothing in the world quite like sitting back and enjoying a good slice of pizza. While diet restrictions make pizza public enemy number one for many, Paleo dieters can now rejoice with this fantastic recipe to get them back into deep dish heaven! With this recipe, you can customize your pizza with whatever Paleo ingredients you’d like as you go back to a time when you and pizza were good buddies. Whether you’re a six or sixteen-topping type of person, once you have...
Is your hair damaged from a poor dye job? Is it limp and needing some volume and shine? If you’re looking for ways to fix your ‘do in a natural way, check out these foods you can incorporate into your diet easily! Strawberries These are rich in ascorbic acid which aid your body’s amino acid production. Amino acids are a key factor for strong hair. Lucky, it’s a strawberry season! Flax seeds They are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, giving you shiny healthy hair....
It seems like everyone is talking about fat these days. The news says that fat in our foods is making us unhealthy. Doctors and health shows tell us that being overweight is detrimental to our health. The media post pictures of thin, athletic celebrities, putting them on a pedestal for being people of wealth and beauty. Nutritional supplements and special diets designed to make everyone slender are everywhere. Although being aware of our bodies and our health is wise, there is a point in...
Cholesterol is a fatty substance that is vital to the regulatory functions of the human body. It is found in your blood and helps in the building of healthy cells and making hormones in your body. High cholesterol in your body, however, can have an adverse impact on your heart and health in general. In the long run, this can lead to several heart diseases. This is due to deposits of fat building up in an individual’s blood vessels which in turn leads to...
Diabetes is a condition that has become the focus of many health experts. Be that as it may, the fact that this condition is caused as a result of sedentary lifestyles makes it easier for it to be managed. One such way is following a diabetes diet. The essence of this diet is foods that control the level of blood sugar. One advantage with the diabetes diet is that as opposed to other meal plans that follow strict meal patterns, the diabetes diet is fairly easy...
The fitness craze started many years ago and has, indeed, had a major revival in recent years. Nowadays, it is more common to visit a fitness center than to avoid one. They are not just for the young and hip anymore; people of all ages are flocking to the gym to get in shape and stay healthy. Different fitness trends have always come and gone, and now some new motivational fitness trends are sweeping the nation and prompting even more people to join fitness...
You’ve probably heard the words “Paleo Diet” floating around recently as it’s stealing the attention of “health nuts” while simultaneously creating controversial chatter. So, what exactly is the Paleo Diet, you may ask? Let’s get the facts straight and break it down so you can decide if it’s the diet for you. Paleo Diet History The Paleolithic Diet goes by many names: Paleo Diet, Caveman Diet, or Stone Age Diet, to name a few. It mainly consists of eating the food that was available...
You may have heard about or even followed the Paleo diet; it is a diet that encourages individuals to eat as their ancestors did. Its main concept is that humans evolved on different diets compared to today’s diets. Diets back then ensued that one is leaner, fitter, stronger and healthier; these are the qualities Paleo diet aims at restoring in the lives of any individual who uses it. The Paleo diet has quite an appeal since it has numerous promises, from clearer skin to...
Running when it’s warm and sunny out is an easy feat. It’s running during the colder months that is the true test of a runner. Instead of sticking to the treadmill for 6 months or giving up running all together, try my personally tested cold weather tips. Figure out your layers. Sounds obvious, right? Well, learning the proper way to layer takes a few uncomfortable runs in the chilly air to figure out. After several attempts at running in a sweatshirt, I’ve learned it’s...
There’s nothing in the world quite like sitting back and enjoying a good slice of pizza. While diet restrictions make pizza public enemy number one for many, Paleo dieters can now rejoice with this fantastic recipe to get them back into deep dish heaven! With this recipe, you can customize your pizza with whatever Paleo ingredients you’d like as you go back to a time when you and pizza were good buddies. Whether you’re a six or sixteen-topping type of person, once you have...