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We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

It gives us the necessary energy to start a long day full of things to do.

Skipping this meal will deprive our body of essential nutrients and will cause cravings, which usually lead to unhealthy snack choices.

Though many of us are aware of the multiple benefits of having breakfast, a reduced number of people actually make this meal a part of their day.

We are either too busy in the morning or simply cannot put anything in our mouth because we do not feel hungry. However, all these can (more…)

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Turkey for Thanksgiving is a tradition that goes way back and we cannot ignore it.

Moreover, this is probably one of the healthiest dishes served on this occasion, so we must have it.

Many of us take a day off from our weight loss diet on Thanksgiving and enjoy a little bit of each of dishes on the table.

But what should we do with the leftovers?

Should we go back to our diet right the next day? No, this is not necessary. Thanksgiving turkey leftovers can be very healthy if eaten the right way.

What are the benefits of turkey meat?

• First of all, it is a meat that introduces many proteins into (more…)

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I was aware that a diet rich in fibres is essential for the regulation of bowel function, but, according to a new study, fibres are the most effective method to combat bowel cancer.

Published by the British Medical Journal, the study, whose main aim was to investigate the association between intake of dietary fibre and whole grains and risk of colorectal cancer, points out that for every 10 gram increase in total dietary fibre, the risk of bowel cancer lowers by 10 per cent.

The discovery does not come as a surprise for members of the medical world since, for many years, nutritionists claimed that a high intake (more…)

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Can you imagine life without chocolate?

Probably not. Me neither.

I must confess I often indluge in this amazing sweet brown food.

The problem is that I try to refrain myself from eating too much since I am scared of its side-effects.

But I found a solution to this issue: dark chocolate.

In case you did not know, dark chocolate has profoundly healing powers. Here are some of the advantages of consuming it.

Rich source of antioxidants

Antioxidants are very important for our body because they (more…)

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Most of us are used to consuming cow milk because we believe that this is the best milk.

Nevertheless, the milk produced by other animals has special properties as well and one of them is the camel milk.

I know, this may sound a little bit “exotic”, but the camel milk is a rich source of proteins with potential antimicrobial and protective activities.

Here are some facts about this type of milk:

• When compared with traditional milk, camel milk is saltier. However, (more…)

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The cold season has shown its fangs and with it the first signs of flu have appeared.

So, how do we protect ourselves against the negative effects of this common infectious disease?

Our first reaction might be to get vaccinated or buy some medicines from the pharmacy, right?

Well, think twice.

The simple symptoms of a cold and even the more serious problems of flu can be treated with the help of natural remedies.

Unlike antibiotics, natural remedies rarely cause harmful side effects like allergic reactions. Most importantly, they do not eliminate the friendly bacteria (more…)

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Do you remember when you were a child and you used to spend a lot of time with your grandma?

She knew how to create magic out of nothing and you yearned to know all her secrets when you would grow up.

What seemed to appeal most to you was the fresh smell of home-baked bread.

That comforting and inviting smell is the most pregnant memory of your childhood. Why not revive it by baking bread at home?

There are many reasons for which you should eat bread made in the intimacy of your household and this article is focused on presenting some of (more…)

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In our search for weight loss solutions we often find super foods that should not miss from our alimentation.

Wheat germs are definitely included in the super foods list because they have very many benefits.

But what are wheat germs?

Like in the case of all cereals, wheat germs are the reproductive parts of the plant, meaning the embryos of the seeds.

Wheat germs are usually used to extract vegetable oil but they are (more…)

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A long time ago I began to realize that food is having a seious impact on my life and it can determine the health of my body.

However, this conviction has been reinforced most recently by studies which show that our mental state is also heavily influenced by what we eat.

Little doubt remains that there’s a strong connection between food and mind.

But can we prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s by a strict control of our daily eating habits? The answer is affirmative, according to the findings (more…)

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Did you know that mushrooms are the perfect source of vitamin D?

Well, neither did I!

The ones that are exposed to the UV light are very high in vitamin D2.

There is a complex reaction that takes place when mushroom are exposed to the UV light which makes them higher in this vitamin than normal mushrooms.

But why is vitamin D so important for our diet?

Apparently most people who suffer from depression suffer from vitamin D deficiency too. This vitamin is said to be the one responsible for (more…)

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