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1. Ubiquinol, the active form of CoQ10 is essential for cardiovascular health; in one study, patients suffering from advanced congestive heart failure had significantly improved heart function after supplementation with ubiquinol. It also acts as a powerful antioxidant to help protect cells from oxidative stress damage, and may play a role in preventing cancer and [...]
The following is a list of various types of foods in many people’s diet. Click on the links to take a look at the so called “Politically Correct” and “Healthy” foods and then at the foods that are those found in Weston Price’s research–nutrient-rich, dietary wisdom of the ages–not another here-today-gone-tomorrow fad. Food Face Off: [...]
We all know that sugar is bad for us. We know we should limit our fat intake. We know we need to eat more fruits and vegetables and add more fiber into our diets. We know this, yet we keep reaching for those sweet and salty treats. Sometimes, we just need a reminder. Last week, [...]
Roasted peppers are one of the most versatile ingredients to have on hand and also one of the easiest to make yourself. (You can buy jarred roasted peppers, but it’s much more cost- effective to pop some raw peppers into the oven.) And since most bell peppers are pretty big, one roasted pepper can go [...]
Strengthen your will power, but how? One reason most diets fail is that long-term goals can be overwhelmingly difficult: When the plan is to watch what you eat for the next six months, drinking one caramel latte with whipped cream seems like a minor slip. To avoid that kind of thinking, commit to eating well [...]
For years people have avoided coconut oil thinking it to be a “harmful” saturated fat. Moreover, many people avoid fats all together thinking they are going to make them fat. In fact, our bodies need fats to properly function, especially good fats such as coconut oil. The culprits that are making us fat are processed [...]
What do Brussels sprouts, potatoes, carrots, and mushrooms have in common? They were all in my pantry begging to be made into soup. The lentils looked lonely, too, so I threw them into the mix. Hearty soups are best made in the winter, after all, even if the term “winter” doesn’t seem to currently imply [...]
This is a tale of two culinary possibilities: turning a classic pasta dish into a pizza of sorts and how to save your summer tomato surplus without having to resort to canning. I’m all for canning, mind you, but it’s a lot easier to throw something into a bag than can it. The fact that [...]
If you don’t know what to serve for dessert tonight… Try this tangy dessert tonight. One serving contains just 81 calories! 10-Minute Orange Treat Prep and Cook Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 1/2 tsp grated lemon rind* 1/2 TBS fresh lemon juice 2 TBS honey 2-1/2 TBS low-fat yogurt 2 medium oranges Optional: Top with orange [...]
The health-promoting carotenoids found in yams not only give them their beautiful color but provide a great source of pro-vitamin A to your Healthiest Way of Eating., which is important for enhancing your immune function. And the yam’s rich fiber content helps fill you up without filling out your hips and waistline. Yams with Ginger [...]
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