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Our body is just like a car engine.

It helps us perform various activities but it also needs to be periodically revised and cleansed of any impurities.

If we fail to do this, then the body will not function properly and various states of discomfort and even disease will show their fangs.

That is why I thought that you would be interested in finding out more about some of the best foods that, are not only delicious but they also purify our body, making us feel energetic and healthy.

Goji berries

The rush for goji berries started over a year ago. They are the new (more…)

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Sometimes you might find yourself in a bad disposition, which various factors might have triggered.

Perhaps you had a bad day at work, or you had a fight with your best friend.

Or maybe it is just the bad weather outside. Or maybe a bit of all of these.

It is important to understand that you can get rid of your blues by eating the right foods.

Yes, you’ve actually read right. Eating certain foods will help you boost your mood, increasing your energy and desire to stand up to whatever (more…)

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Gone are the days when all you had to do was to choose between sunflower and olive oil.

Now it seems that you can find oil from just about every plant, nut or seed.

If you are wondering which one to choose keep reading and I’m sure you’ll find the best oil for every meal.

Rapeseed oil

Rapeseed oil contains omegas 3, 6 and 9, essential fatty acids so it’s great for your heart, brain and joint mobility. It is also a rich, natural source of vitamin E, essential for healthy skin and a strong immune system. High in (more…)

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We find ourselves in this perpetual struggle – how to get a flat stomach?

People with a flat stomach are usually considered more attractive but the point is that the necessity of getting rid of the fat on our belly is also related to health reasons.

Aside from physical exercises, you can get flat abs by eating the right types of food.

That’s right, there is no need to starve yourself, in a bid of getting a fabulous body. You can continue to eat as long as you consume these foods.

Almonds

Not only are they delicious, they are also great for maintaining your muscles. Raw almonds contain high levels of protein as well as vitamin E (more…)

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Some people say that choosing the right food and beverages can keep the doctor away.

I don’t think that not taking pills for health conditions is the right approach, but making the right alimentation choices can help people stay healthy for long.

This is true also when it comes to teeth and keeping them healthy and white.

We all know that there are some foods and beverages that have the tendency to stain the teeth and in some cases to destroy their natural enamel. Here are some examples:

• Coffee and red wine. These two are known to leave stains, which (more…)

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Herbs occupy an important place in my kitchen.

I use them almost every time I cook a meal.

They add flavor to my food, make it more aesthetic and aromatic.

Plus, there is an extra advantage.

Herbs include therapeutic properties.

They can heal many wounds and cure many diseases. Therefore, I care a lot about the quality of the herbs that I use.

As I went to the supermarket one day, I noticed that the labels of the herbs commercialized in stores contain little information on the drying (more…)

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I am sure you have previously heard of ancient superfoods that kept our ancestors bodies in a good shape.

Such foods ensured the vitality of indigenous cultures.

Interestingly enough, ancient superfoods are currently enjoying a much-deserved resurgence since they are again being acknowledged by modern nutritional science.

In this article I will reveal a few interesting facts about amaranth, a grain used by the Aztec people (who dominated large parts of Mesoamerica (more…)

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Have you experienced headaches and dizzy spells lately?

What about nosebleeds?

If the answer to these questions is positive, then your blood pressure has reached dangerously high levels.

The common causes of an elevated blood pressure are associated with stress, aging, a sedentary lifestyle and even genetics.

However, we can also become the victims of hypertension if we eat certain foods. This article aims to present the main foods that have been (more…)

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I find it difficult to go to parties when I am on a diet.

Not that I don’t like them, because I love parties, but the temptations are high on these occasions.

We’ve already talked about how to avoid eating high calorie foods when we go out, but what can we do when we cannot choose the menu?

I am going to share with you some tricks that I find very helpful and that worked in my case. Maybe these can be of help for you too.

1. Choose to attend the social event for the fun and not for the food.

I know this is difficult to do, but if you spend your time socializing (more…)

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Most people think that if they want to lose weight they need to eliminate all the fats from their diet.

WRONG! There is nothing more wrong than this misconception.

The human body needs to be fed with foods belonging to all groups of aliments and this way, introduce all types of vitamins, nutrients, macronutrients and minerals.

Fats have their role in the good functioning of the body. The secret is to knowhow to tell which ones are good and which ones are bad. And (more…)

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