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I can’t believe that I’ve been on the homeopathic HCG diet for 19 days. And I’m down another pound. YEAH! I am starting to get excited to get on the scale every morning. It’s like a fun, new game and I’m absolutely great at it!
January 13th, 2010 | Posted in Nutrition | No Comments
When it comes to different ways how to reduce your cholesterol levels, what we have to bear in mind is that having high good cholesterol (HDL) is important. The only cholesterol that we want to reduce is the bad cholesterol (LDL). But even then we do not want to totally eliminate it because we actually need this cholesterol in our bodies for them to function properly. To a greater extent your cholesterol levels are determined by the amount that is supplied by your liver, however the type of food that you consume can give you a helping hand and although it does not have a huge impact it has an impact nevertheless. That being the case let us now have a look at three foods which can help with your cholesterol levels.
January 13th, 2010 | Posted in Nutrition | No Comments
There are more than 600 known carotenoids. Carotenoids are naturally occurring plant pigments that provide the orange and yellow colors we see in plants and their produce. The vibrant orange color of carrot is provided by its high carotenoid content, in fact carrots are the biggest known source of carotenoids. Of the 600 known carotenoids, about 50 of them can also be converted to vitamin A by the liver.
January 13th, 2010 | Posted in Nutrition | No Comments
As with any life style change you should be very aware of your body’s abilities. Thus, before you embark on a home remedy make sure you are not allergic to any of the ingredients the remedy calls for. One of the most convenient things about acne cure home remedy treatments is that unlike chemical treatments you do not have to worry about serious skin side effects.
January 13th, 2010 | Posted in Nutrition | No Comments
All those ads make some expensive branded products seem to be the best solution for your acne problem. But they contain harsh ingredients that can potentially worsen your dilemma. What’s more, they usually come with undesirable side effects. The best cure for acne doesn’t have to be expensive nor endorsed by a celebrity or a dermatologist.
January 12th, 2010 | Posted in Nutrition | No Comments
The Goji berries found in the Himalayan region of Tibet and China are known worldwide as the most nutritious food on earth. They are very rich sources of antioxidants, phytolectins and also contain huge amounts of vitamins and polysaccharides. All these components make Goji berries the best way to have a healthy body. Goji juice is known to provide various benefits. This fruit has been recommended by the herbalists in Tibet, China and India since centuries, to increase the strength of the liver, for increased eyesight, to improve the sexual ability and has also been used to increase the fertility. The Goji berry has also been known to have anti aging properties. These can also give a boost to the immune system. This berry also gives strength to legs and also improves the physical performance of the individuals.
January 12th, 2010 | Posted in Nutrition | No Comments
Decades before in the rain forests of Brazil, the Acai berry was simply an unusual fruit consumed by the people of this region. Today, the Acai berry is not only costly but it is also in great demand. How did Acai come to be esteemed is such a short amount of time?
January 12th, 2010 | Posted in Nutrition | No Comments
The best fat burning food doesn’t grow on rare trees in the middle of the tropical rain forest, I can tell you that much. You won’t have to break the bank for this one either. Buying fat burning foods couldn’t be easier.
January 12th, 2010 | Posted in Nutrition | No Comments
I’ve got less than 10 days left on the low calorie portion of the HCG diet. That makes Day 16 one of my favorites so far. Here’s a quick reminder of the program layout. It started off with 2 days of loading. Loading is eating a whole lot of food with a whole lot of fat content and therefore calories. While loading you start taking your HCG three times daily. It’s supposed to increase the ability of the body to absorb the HCG product. After loading you start a 500 calorie per day portion of the diet. I chose to do the program that had me dieting for 23 days, but there are different lengths you can choose from.
January 12th, 2010 | Posted in Nutrition | No Comments
Wheat grass is one of a large variety of grass which is grown in a field like rye, barley and oats. The type that is used to manufacture juice is not grown outdoors but inside on special trays. Grass that is dehydrated and dried for around sixty days is used to make nutritional supplements.
January 12th, 2010 | Posted in Nutrition | No Comments