March 31st, 2010 by admin

Foods that speed up metabolism, such as fruits, vegetables and fiber, require the body to burn more calories to digest the food than the food contained in the first place. Learn what foods to eat that speed metabolism, thereby curbing the appetite, in this free video on diet tips from a professional nutritionist and wellness counselor.

Expert: Isabelle Simon
Contact: www.herbal-nutrition.net/isimon
Bio: Isabelle Simon has a Bachelor of Science in Wellness Consulting, has been a practicing nutritionist for almost a decade. Currently she owns a wellness consulting business, www.herbal-nutrition.net.
Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz

Duration : 0:2:14

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March 31st, 2010 by admin

Ashley Mullins, Clinical Nutrition Manager for Baylor All Saints Medical Center, answers common questions about nutrition, such as “How do I measure my fruit and vegetable intake on the go?” and “Are there any tricks to selecting healthy meals?”

If you have more questions, please submit them on Baylor Health’s page on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/BaylorHealth, and become a fan of Baylor to keep up with all our Ask the Expert tips.

Duration : 0:2:58

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March 30th, 2010 by admin

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Super Smoothie Recipe, Healthy Fruit Smoothy, Nutrition How to Make

Natalie shows you how to make the king of all healthy fruit smoothies.

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Duration : 10 min 4 sec

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March 30th, 2010 by admin

Weight loss has become the main focus on many Americans minds since the new Millennium. Which, in turn is making the market millions off of the sales of vitamins and minerals, supplements, fat burners, health shakes, fitness equipment, and many other products.

With all these products available, it has become overwhelming to choose which product will be best for us. Some have even gone through all of the products and still have not found satisfaction. Below, you will find information on what is available on the market and hopefully find the right combination of weight loss products for you.

Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements

Taking the correct amount of vitamins and nutritional supplements is an important factor. Choosing supplements that fit well with your weight loss regimen and lifestyle is important.

There are hundreds of products on the market with different brands such as: TwinLab, Met-Rx, Glutamine, EAS, Muscletech, and many others. These brand names all carry different health and weight supplements such as: Vitamins A, B, C, D, E, and K or nutritional supplements such as CLA, protein blends, antioxidants, etc.

Keeping a journal of the foods you eat, will aid you in finding out which vitamins you need and which are best for you. Researching online or throughout nutritional books, will tell you which vitamins you are already getting plenty of. It could be a case of you getting too much of one particular vitamin, and not enough of another. The vitamins that you are lacking in your diet are the ones you want to supplement with vitamin pills or a nutritional supplement. If you are receiving the correct amount of vitamins and nutrition, your efforts will be safer and more effective.

Herbal Products

Herbal choices are another option for supplementing your diet. These are natural blends of vitamins that your body needs that don’t have harmful chemicals. Because they don’t usually have ingredients that hinder your body’s ability to burn fat and calories they are great for weight loss. You will get similar benefits as those of other supplements in a natural way, when using herbs. A list of great herbal choices are:

- CoQ10 with Creatine
- St. John’s Wart
- DHEA
- Saw Palmetto
- Ginko Biloba
- Sports Nutrition Products

Sports nutritional products can help you boost your energy and give you zest you need to succeed. That is, if you enjoy sports and are very active. Protein powders and shakes, nutrition bars, muscle building formula tablets and many others are great weight loss and sports products that are available to build muscle and strength. Metabolism boosters, oxygen supplements, amino acid blends, and whey proteins are others that also aid in the process. To be sure these products are safe for you be sure to seek the advise of your physician before using them.

Diet Related Products

There are related products that fit well with any diet. For example, with Weight Watchers, there are snacks and meals produced by the company to assist in weight loss. For the Zone Diet there are products such as books, nutritional Zone bars, Zone meals, etc. These products help you to stick to the unique plan of the diet.

Once you become familiar with the categories above, finding the right weight loss products will be easy. You are sure to notice those extra pounds shedding off in no time and enjoy a healthier body for life, once you determine which category best fits your lifestyle and weight loss needs.

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March 30th, 2010 by admin

Pregnancy is the most natural stage of life for most women and so as the desire for a healthy pregnancy. Yet the discovery that a baby is on the way is the most exciting moment in one’s life. The surest way to have a healthy baby is to have a healthy pregnancy by following a healthy lifestyle. A healthy way of life adopted by would be parents before conception, lessens the risks to the baby during early weeks of development, when a woman might be still unaware of her pregnancy. Preparing For A Healthy Baby Both partners should be nutrition conscious before planning for a baby. This will lead to you in good health from day one and give the baby a healthier start to life. Even though most women of childbearing age are healthy and most pregnancies are considered low risk, then also a few precautions mentioned below are desirable to have a healthy pregnancy:

Get good medical care before you get pregnant · Eat well-balanced and nutritive diet · Exercise regularly under a doctor’s supervision · Avoid alcohol, caffeine, drugs and nicotine · Avoid medications, x-rays, hot tub baths and saunas · Avoid infections.

Good Medical Care The best way to have a healthy pregnancy is to have your health in order before conceiving. A health care provider will guide you towards healthy diet, healthy habits, check your immunity to rubella or measles, mumps, control general illnesses before conceiving, and help you keep your weight within a desired range. Once you are pregnant, your doctor will schedule your regular visits to perform series of examinations to monitor mother and baby’s health constantly.

Well-Balanced Diet Plan An average pregnant woman gains 25 to 35 pounds in nine months. A healthy and fit pregnancy requires about 300 extra calories daily to maintain the baby and mother. The balanced diet during this period should consist of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, protein, some amount of fat and extra vitamins and minerals. Supplements of iron and folic acid reduce the risk of birth defects. Have 8-10 glasses of water, avoid caffeine, aerated and sweetened drinks to maintain a healthy pregnancy.

Avoid Infections Many infections caught from all possible sources like raw food, kitty litter, atmosphere, workplace or sick people should be avoided as they can cause serious harm to the fetus.

Medications Do not take medication of any kind like antibiotics or steroids, without consulting your doctor, as they can be devastating for the unborn baby. Maintain a healthy pregnancy by refraining from even the minor medication, habitual drugs, alcohol and nicotine.

Exercise Stay in shape by resorting to simple exercise plan under the doctor’s supervision to maintain proper pregnancy health, stamina, labor and quicker regaining of pre-pregnancy shape. Wear comfortable bra and clothes, avoid strenuous exercises, pain or discomfort, modify exercise plan to suit your growing size and general health.

Adopting routines of relaxation, breathing, diet will result in healthy pregnancy, and easy labor and birth of a healthy baby.

Apurva Shree
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March 30th, 2010 by admin

“All about you” presents Planet Ayurveda

Planet Ayurveda Rejuvenation Centre was established in Auckland in 1996 with the mission to spread the word of Ayurveda in Australasia.

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March 30th, 2010 by admin

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Weight Loss Food Pyramid, Nutrition by Natalie

Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/healthy-diet/NU00190

A healthy-eating plan can be illustrated in many ways, but it’s often found in the shape of a pyramid. Food pyramids outline various food groups and food choices that, if eaten in the right quantities, form the foundation of a healthy diet.

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March 29th, 2010 by admin

Herbal immune boosters are vitamin C, zinc and echinacea, all of which can be found in foods, teas and supplements to help protect the body from disease. Take all three of these immune boosters to avoid getting sick with health advice from a professional wellness consultant in this free video on natural remedies.

Duration : 0:2:38

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March 29th, 2010 by admin

Did you know you can eat your way to weight loss? Find out how to incorporate nutrient dense foods into your diet. In this episode, Shannon makes “Garlicky Greens” and shows correct portion sizes for weight loss and optimal health!

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Duration : 0:7:43

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March 28th, 2010 by admin

Aphrodisiac foods include bananas, because of their high level of potassium, chocolate for relaxation and foods which increase circulation, such as fatty fish and ginseng. Find out what foods put people in the mood for love and why chocolate became a staple for Valentine’s Day in this free video on nutrition from a professional wellness counselor.

Expert: Isabelle Simon
Contact: www.herbal-nutrition.net/isimon
Bio: Isabelle Simon has a Bachelor of Science in Wellness Consulting, has been a practicing nutritionist for almost a decade. Currently she owns a wellness consulting business, www.herbal-nutrition.net.
Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz

Duration : 0:1:27

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March 28th, 2010 by admin

Eating healthy while on the road is all about focusing on meals with low calories, fruits and vegetables and having the right amount of portions. Pick the healthiest choices with advice from a registered dietitian in this free video about having a good diet on the road.

Expert: Nancy Dell
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Bio: Nancy Dell, MS, RD, LDN, CDE is best known for her Food for Thought and Viewer Mail nutrition news segments that can be seen on NBCs WWLP news and on WWLP.com.
Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

Duration : 0:2:46

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March 27th, 2010 by admin

Has your doctor told you that supplements are useless. Not true. In this weeks UltraWellness podcast, Dr. Mark Hyman discusses new research that shows the very real benefits of certain supplements – and shares with you the four supplements everyone should take. For more, see http://www.ultrawellness.com/blog

Duration : 0:8:52

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March 27th, 2010 by admin

The best way to prevent kidney stones for those who have never had them is to drink a lot of water. Prevent calcium stones, stervite stones, uric stones and kidney stones caused by hormonal imbalance with tips from a licensed dietitian in this free video on health and nutrition.

Expert: Christine Marquette
Bio: Christine E. Marquette is a registered and licensed dietitian with the Austin Regional Clinic in Austin, Texas. She conducts nutrition therapy at the clinic.
Filmmaker: Todd Green

Duration : 0:2:43

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