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27 Mar

Book- Hunger Free Forever


http://www.hungerfreeforever.com/
Hunger Free Forever is the new book that is hungry for answers to the roller coaster of weight gain, weight loss, weight gain…. you know the routine. What can another book tell us that hasn’t already been said?
Dr. Michael Lyon and Dr. Michael Murray have joined forces to bring recent scientific discoveries to light – [...]

27 Mar

Yogurt, Kefir – Probiotics


Superfood No. 10: Yogurt and Kefir
What Are Probiotics and What Do They Do?

Early in the 20th century, research by Nobel Prize-winning biologist Dr. Elie Metchnikoff led him to propose the “intoxication theory” of disease. Metchnikoff believed that aging was accelerated by toxins secreted by unfriendly bacteria that putrefy and ferment food in the intestines. He [...]

27 Mar

Allium Family- Onions, Garlic,Chives,Leeks, Shallots and Scallions


Superfood No. 2: The Allium Family

Onions, Garlic, Chives, Leeks, Shallots and Scallions
If açaí is the most exotic food on this list, the Allium family of foods is perhaps the most humble. Garlic, onions, leeks and chives contain flavonoids that stimulate the production of glutathione (the tripeptide that is the liver’s most potent antioxidant). Glutathione enhances [...]

27 Mar

Acai – Nature’s Energy Fruit


Superfood No. 1: Açaí

Nature’s Energy Fruit
It may seem odd to start this list of superfoods with one you’ve likely never even heard of. But studies have shown that this little berry is one of the most nutritious and powerful foods in the world! Açaí (ah-sigh-ee) is the high-energy berry of a special Amazon palm tree. [...]

27 Mar

Pumpkin-Chia Seed Muffins


Pumpkin-Chia Seed Muffins
Adapted from Mom-A-Licious by Domenica Catelli
From Dr. Oz Reveals the Ultimate Checklist for Great Aging

If you are trying to increase the fiber in your diet, you might want to consider steadily building up your intake rather than quickly ramping it up—otherwise, you could find yourself running for the bathroom.
“You can’t go from the [...]