Monday, December 30, 2013
heart of the matter
The number 1 killer in the United States and how you can beat it
by: Anthony Muzonzini
Do you know what the number one killer in much of the developed world and especially the United States is? The answer is heart disease. With all the junk food that is available nowadays heart disease has turned in to the biggest killer today. So how can we beat this serial killer and add a few more years to our lives you ask? The answer is simple. We just need to eat healthier and the risk or contracting any sort of heart problem is greatly reduced. In fact you can add about 15 years to your life by just changing a few things in your diet.
The answer is really eating more raw foods and mostly vegetable foods. Raw vegetable foods contain zero cholestrol which is what causes heart disease in the first place.The reason people in the past sought to cook food so much is that it was often dirty and it would make us sick if we tried to consume it as it was. In African villages, people that do not have running water must go to the rivers and get it from there. Of course it is not clean so what do they do? They boil it first to kill the germs and then let it cool and then they will drink it. Nowadays the food we get from the stores is basically edible when we get it. We also wash the food at home so it is very safe for us to consume already. That means we are not taking any risks if we go raw with out diets, or at least replace some of our unhealthy eating habits with raw food.
Some people might be asking what is the main difference between raw and cooked food? Well the thing is when food is being cooked, the temperatures get so high that most of the nutrients present in the food will be destroyed! That means that we are not getting in as many nutrients as we would be led to believe. Many diseases that are prevalent today come about because people do not get as many nutrients as they should from the food they are eating.
When you eat raw clean food, you can rest assured that you will not miss out on any essential nutrients inside the food. Some people may also ask what the nutrients can do for them? Well the biggest thing is that they can easily prevent you from contracting any annoying niggling illnesses. Many people who have gone raw have not had any slight sign of the flu or cold in many years. Some even say it has been more than 15 years since they were last sick!
With all the advances in science and medicine, people in the developing world now have a life expectancy which is very high. Sometimes it is over 80 years old and that is despite people eating all of this unhealthy food. How many more years can we add to this if we all went raw? Maybe another 15 years! Japan has so many people living to an old age, probably because they eat so much raw food such as sushi, that it is actually becoming a huge problem for them!
Now going raw is a process and it is not going to happen overnight, but you have to take responsibility for your health. There are so many raw food recipes for beginners out there that you can try and they are very tasty. In fact you can save money and time because you do not have to stand around cooking food for so long. The many raw food recipes for beginners are easy to prepare and you will not regret as least incorporating a bit of raw food in your diet. There are also many other benefits you can get from raw food
About The Author
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http://rawfoodforbeginners.info
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http://rawfoodforbeginners.info
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I should try this
organizing Closets
by: Theresa Williams
Organizing closets is a must if you want to start our day stress free. When you open your closet do you get equipment, clothes, bags, hangers dropping down on your head? Do you get frustrated and panic because you are in a hurry to get to work on time and cannot find anything to wear?
If you can open the door to your closet and decide which dress or suit, which shoes would go well with the outfit instead of starting your day with stress and anguish would you take steps to Declutter your closet?
It is possible to start your day right by organizing your closet. Let us have a look at some thing you can do.
� The first thing you have to do is to remove all the items you do not want. Items that no longer fit or unfashionable.
� Follow the one year rule. If you have not worn for one year, junk it. Be ruthless. Give them away, sell them or donate them to the garbage.
� Divide up your closet into sections. One for bags, belts, shoes, pants, shirts, skirts etc.
� Put in extra shelves if you need them.
� Get boxes and label them. That will help you to organize the closet better and you will be able to get you hands on the items quickly when you need them.
If you cannot manage with you existing closet then a new one may be a better option for the quantity of stuff you are keeping. This will help to lower the stress you feel every time you open the door of your current closet.
By sorting your clothes and accessories, you will find that you feel and eventually look better. You are now able to choose more carefully and tastefully what you wish to wear as you dress each morning to start your day.
All you have to do now is to make the decision to start organizing the closet.
About The Author
For further information on How To Organize Your Closet
And you will get more details on how to have a New Clutter Free Home
The author invites you to visit:
http://newclutterfreehome.net
Article Source:
http://www.articlecity.com/articles/family/article_4084.shtml
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Wednesday, December 18, 2013
yummy
New Apple Ingredient Discovery Keeps Muscles Strong!
by: Michael Clonts
Natural Component of Apple Peels Found To Help Prevent Muscle Weakening
In search of an effective method to prevent muscle wasting that comes with illness and aging, researchers have located a natural compound that is very promising.
The findings reported in the June issue of Cell Metabolism (a Cell Press publication), identify a natural component of apple peels known as Ursolic Acid as a promising newnutritional therapy for the widespread and debilitating condition that affects nearly everyone at one time or another.
"Muscle wasting is a frequent companion of illness and aging," explained researchers from The University of Iowa, Iowa City. "It prolongs hospitalization, delays recoveries and in some cases prevents people going back home. It isn't well understood and there is no medicine for it."
The research team first looked at what happens to gene activity in muscles under conditions that promote weakening. Those studies turned up 63 genes that change in response to fasting in both people and mice and another 29 that shift their expression in the muscles of both people who are fasting and those with spinal cord injury. Comparison of those gene expression signatures to the signatures of cells treated with more than 1300 bio-active small molecules led them to ursolic acid as a compound with effects that might counteract those of atrophy.
"Ursolic Acid is an interesting natural compound," they said. "It's part of a normal diet as a component of apple peels. They always say that an apple a day keeps the doctor away..."
The researchers next gave Ursolic Acid to fasted laboratory subjects. Those experiments showed that ursolic acid could protect against muscle weakening as predicted. When ursolic acid was added to the food of normal subjects for a period of weeks, their muscles grew. Those effects were traced back to enhanced insulin signaling in muscle and to corrections in the gene signatures linked to atrophy.
The subjects given ursolic acid also became leaner and had lower blood levels of glucose, cholesterol and triglycerides. The findings therefore suggest that ursolic acid may be responsible for some of the overall benefits of healthy eating.
"We know if you eat a balanced diet like mom told us to eat you get this material," the researchers explained "People who eat junk food don't get this."
It is not yet clear whether the findings will translate to human patients, but the goal now is to "figure out if this can help people." If so, they don't yet know whether Ursolic Acid at levels that might be consumed as part of a normal diet might or might not be enough.
Journal Reference:
mRNA Expression Signatures of Human Skeletal Muscle Atrophy Identify a Natural Compound that Increases Muscle Mass. Cell Metabolism
by: Michael Clonts
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Natural Component of Apple Peels Found To Help Prevent Muscle Weakening
In search of an effective method to prevent muscle wasting that comes with illness and aging, researchers have located a natural compound that is very promising.
The findings reported in the June issue of Cell Metabolism (a Cell Press publication), identify a natural component of apple peels known as Ursolic Acid as a promising newnutritional therapy for the widespread and debilitating condition that affects nearly everyone at one time or another.
"Muscle wasting is a frequent companion of illness and aging," explained researchers from The University of Iowa, Iowa City. "It prolongs hospitalization, delays recoveries and in some cases prevents people going back home. It isn't well understood and there is no medicine for it."
The research team first looked at what happens to gene activity in muscles under conditions that promote weakening. Those studies turned up 63 genes that change in response to fasting in both people and mice and another 29 that shift their expression in the muscles of both people who are fasting and those with spinal cord injury. Comparison of those gene expression signatures to the signatures of cells treated with more than 1300 bio-active small molecules led them to ursolic acid as a compound with effects that might counteract those of atrophy.
"Ursolic Acid is an interesting natural compound," they said. "It's part of a normal diet as a component of apple peels. They always say that an apple a day keeps the doctor away..."
The researchers next gave Ursolic Acid to fasted laboratory subjects. Those experiments showed that ursolic acid could protect against muscle weakening as predicted. When ursolic acid was added to the food of normal subjects for a period of weeks, their muscles grew. Those effects were traced back to enhanced insulin signaling in muscle and to corrections in the gene signatures linked to atrophy.
The subjects given ursolic acid also became leaner and had lower blood levels of glucose, cholesterol and triglycerides. The findings therefore suggest that ursolic acid may be responsible for some of the overall benefits of healthy eating.
"We know if you eat a balanced diet like mom told us to eat you get this material," the researchers explained "People who eat junk food don't get this."
It is not yet clear whether the findings will translate to human patients, but the goal now is to "figure out if this can help people." If so, they don't yet know whether Ursolic Acid at levels that might be consumed as part of a normal diet might or might not be enough.
Journal Reference:
mRNA Expression Signatures of Human Skeletal Muscle Atrophy Identify a Natural Compound that Increases Muscle Mass. Cell Metabolism
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About The Author
Michael Clonts is the owner of the LMC Health
Shop. He provides quality weight loss management, nutrition supplement,
and multivitamins for supporting a healthy better you. He wants you to
trust that you are putting the finest quality multivitamins, health and
nutrition supplements, and weight loss products available into your
body.
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Article Source:
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http://www.articlecity.com/articles/health/article_12511.shtml
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Some of my fave sites!
Here are some of my favorite websites:
www.psychcentral.com
www.sodahead.com
www.yahooanswers.com
www.psychologytools.com
www.getselfhelp.co.uk
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www.sodahead.com
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www.psychologytools.com
www.getselfhelp.co.uk
recipe
Jane's Vegetarian Chili
Randy Mayor
Boasting less than 300 calories and almost 15 grams of fiber per bowl, this hearty chili skips the ground beef and uses chickpeas, black beans, kidney...more
Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 1 1/2 cups soup)
Recipe from
More From Cooking Light
Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 276
- Calories from fat: 11%
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated fat: 0.3g
- Monounsaturated fat: 1.3g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 1g
- Protein: 12.7g
- Carbohydrate: 49.7g
- Fiber: 14.7g
- Cholesterol: 0.0mg
- Iron: 4.2mg
- Sodium: 587mg
- Calcium: 107mg
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil $
- 2 cups chopped onion $
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups water, divided
- 2 tablespoons sugar $
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (15 1/2-ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained $
- 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained $
- 1 (16-ounce) can cannellini beans or other white beans, rinsed and drained $
- 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese, (optional) $
Preparation
- Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté 3 minutes or until tender. Add 3 cups water and next 8 ingredients (through cannellini beans), stirring to combine.
- Combine remaining cup of water and tomato paste in a bowl, stirring with a whisk until blended. Stir tomato paste mixture into bean mixture. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Ladle soup into bowls. Top with cheese, if desired.
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Monday, December 2, 2013
coffee
Coffee machines at home � are they a waste of time?
by: Gareth Hoyle
Once a status symbol for the ultra-glam; now a commonplace household appliance - coffee machines have slowly crept their way into kitchens around the world. With over 400 million cups consumed per year in the United States alone*, it is unsurprising that many enthusiasts are attempting to recreate their favourite brew at home - but are the benefits of owning a machine enough to ensure their regular use?
Avoiding the dusty appliance shelf
Owning a coffee machine has many advantages � many of which are wasted in a lazy or overly busy household. Preparation and/or brewing time should be taken into account prior to purchase, as these can vary considerably depending on the type of machine being used. Traditional espresso machines requiring filter coffee are much more �hands-on� than their automatic capsule-powered counterparts, and generally require more effort to use and maintain (although the quality is arguably higher). Adequate care must also be taken to clean the machine and equipment after use, as the quality of each cup decreases noticeably without regular cleaning.
Changing daily habits
Making caf�-quality coffee at home is easy if it becomes a habit. However, for those who race out the door in the morning, grabbing a cappuccino on the way to work is often considered something of a ritual. For the time-poor, simply turning on the coffee machine before showering can save a few precious minutes in the morning. Alternatively, the time saved from not needing to queue at a caf� can be better used making a cheaper � yet equally invigorating � latte at home.
Practice makes perfect
A common complaint for new owners of coffee machines is that their coffee never turns out the same as a brew from their local caf�. This can happen because of a number of factors, including the type of machine used, the type of coffee, and the cleanliness of the machine. Capsule machines for example, can be quite limited, and will maintain a similar taste throughout the life of the machine. However, in some cases this problem can be attributed to an inexperienced barista. Coffee-making is regarded as an art by many, but it is a skill that almost anyone can learn with a little practice � and once learned, it is an enviable asset when entertaining guests.
by: Gareth Hoyle
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Once a status symbol for the ultra-glam; now a commonplace household appliance - coffee machines have slowly crept their way into kitchens around the world. With over 400 million cups consumed per year in the United States alone*, it is unsurprising that many enthusiasts are attempting to recreate their favourite brew at home - but are the benefits of owning a machine enough to ensure their regular use?
Avoiding the dusty appliance shelf
Owning a coffee machine has many advantages � many of which are wasted in a lazy or overly busy household. Preparation and/or brewing time should be taken into account prior to purchase, as these can vary considerably depending on the type of machine being used. Traditional espresso machines requiring filter coffee are much more �hands-on� than their automatic capsule-powered counterparts, and generally require more effort to use and maintain (although the quality is arguably higher). Adequate care must also be taken to clean the machine and equipment after use, as the quality of each cup decreases noticeably without regular cleaning.
Changing daily habits
Making caf�-quality coffee at home is easy if it becomes a habit. However, for those who race out the door in the morning, grabbing a cappuccino on the way to work is often considered something of a ritual. For the time-poor, simply turning on the coffee machine before showering can save a few precious minutes in the morning. Alternatively, the time saved from not needing to queue at a caf� can be better used making a cheaper � yet equally invigorating � latte at home.
Practice makes perfect
A common complaint for new owners of coffee machines is that their coffee never turns out the same as a brew from their local caf�. This can happen because of a number of factors, including the type of machine used, the type of coffee, and the cleanliness of the machine. Capsule machines for example, can be quite limited, and will maintain a similar taste throughout the life of the machine. However, in some cases this problem can be attributed to an inexperienced barista. Coffee-making is regarded as an art by many, but it is a skill that almost anyone can learn with a little practice � and once learned, it is an enviable asset when entertaining guests.
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About The Author
At-home
coffee machines are perfect for entertaining friends and family,
allowing you to recreate a caf�-style atmosphere in the comfort of your
home.
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