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Why is important to take care of our liver?

Well, the answer is simple: because it takes care of us!

Cleansing the body is a challenging task that our liver successfully performs each and every day, helping us to stay healthy.

However, it often happens for the liver to be exposed to various factors, both internal and external: from stress and pollution to large quantities of processed foods. Consequently, it is recommend every now and then to impulse the liver with a healthy detox diet.

And what better season to detox than Spring? And what healthier way to detox than by eating the right foods? Here is a list with ten foods just perfect for a quick detox:

1. Grapefruit – rich in antioxidants and vitamin C, the grapefruit impulses the production of detoxification enzymes that help (more…)

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As technology advances, losing weight becomes more and more also a matter of how well you know to use high tech devices.

From my experience, I would point towards the Fitbug pedometer and the online program which makes it truly unique.

Considered the perfect virtual coach, the Fitbug pedometer has been designed to help you gain control over your daily menu, to keep track of your physical activities and to motivate you to change nutrition and to exercise more…pretty complex for such a small device!

This stylish pocket-sized diet gadget is the magical solution for every person who doesn’t have the time, the motivation or the energy to make realistic changes of her/his lifestyle…as if something was missing!

Well, maybe it is the Fitbug missing! Great for multitasking, the Fitbug offers the following:

• Monitors physical activities – it records the number of steps, the (more…)

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Diets again?

Don’t you sometimes wonder why these extra pounds can disturb us so much?

Don’t you dream of a way to lose weight and still have fun?

Well, good news: the miraculous recipe has been discovered and is called dancing.

Losing weight is never a simple task. On the contrary, it’s rather a life time challenge. However, in combination with fun activities such as dancing, it becomes a real treat for the mind and for the soul. Here are some ideas on what you can do:

Attend dance classes!

More and more fitness centers organize dance classes. For instance, zumba, a combination of fitness with dance movements, is gaining more and (more…)

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In today’s technological context it is rather difficult to survive without making use of devices, gadgets and other appliances.

And since their use has proven its efficiency in many situations, why not use smart high tech gadgets for losing weight as well?

A smart high tech device like the one designed by Nike: the new model Nike+ SportWatch powered by TomTom.

Run and Count Lost Calories, Run and Count Lost Calories…

Available in several colours, the Nike+ SportWatch GPS is exactly what you need for an enhanced control of your physical activity. The GPS system powered by TomTom helps you keep track of the distance covered, provides online maps and displays in real time distance, pace and duration.

The Nike+ SportWatch features a sensor, which adds accuracy (more…)

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Be honest: how many times it happened for you to feel like you are wasting precious time at the gym or that you could have done so much more?

And how many times it happened to wait in line for the shower or to get late at a meeting because you didn’t finish the workout in time?

Well, don’t worry: it happens to everybody from time to time! Luckily, there are many ways to fix that!

After intensive search and experimenting, these are some of the conclusions I would like to share with you. By following these tips, you will improve (more…)

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I want to start with a confession: until I had my first cup of ginger tea, I didn’t know anything about this herb.

After my first sip from that lemon-like spicy tea I understood that this is not an ordinary herb and it hides many secrets behind the deformed appearance.

Reading more on the subject, I discovered that ginger has many health benefits it’s good to know about.

How can the Asian aromatic rhizome help us?

Strange, deformed and with a sweet yet bitter yet spicy taste, ginger is (more…)

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According to many people, eating healthy implicitly means higher expenses.

Apparently, it’s a popular myth in the urban folklore.

Well, after serious calculations and a couple of shopping experiences, I have reached a simple conclusion: a healthy diet is a cheap diet.

Let’s see how that is possible and what tips you should keep in mind.

Smart and Healthy Planning of Your Weekly Budget!

The secret of your success resides in your attention and imagination of choosing and combining groceries. If you lack inspiration, take a look at the following list of suggestions:

• Replace red meat with fish or chicken – not only they are healthier but they cost less, allowing you to instantly save some money. As for (more…)

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When it comes to superfoods, there is always a fruit or a vegetable left behind.

Take, for example, kiwi…how many of you know just how amazing this fruit is?

Well, if you haven’t found out yet, it would be a good idea to read the following few lines.

The super kiwi- green and healthy!

Known as the sunny peach or the Chinese gooseberry, kiwi is commonly known for its health benefits. Packed with nutrients, the kiwi fruit has been scientifically confirmed as being a top fruit with many positive effects on your health.

Here is why you should definitely include it in your daily menu:

• Powerful antioxidant action – very rich in vitamin C, the kiwi fruit (more…)

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Losing weight relates more and more with all sorts of innovative devices that help us monitor and control all our diet.

One of the nicest, funniest inventions to support our correct eating is the amazing HAPIfork.

Revealed at the CES Unveiled 2013, this electronic fork has been designed to slow down your eating.

What you cannot control, technology does!

Any nutritionist will tell you that it is important to eat slowly otherwise we risk not only to experience poor digestion but also to gain some pounds. It (more…)

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Be honest: how many types you wake up with annoying, unpleasant dark circles under your eyes?

I personally have experienced such dark circles and I have to admit that they are not at all nice!

In consequence, I took some time to learn how to cure them at home without expensive, complicated treatments.

Causes and natural tips to prevent and to cure them

The skin area around our eyes is extremely sensitive. Basically, it reflects stress, health conditions, lifestyle and aging. It’s like the mirror that shows only what goes wrong. In many cases it’s due to various health affections (more…)

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