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The Food Doctor

The Food Doctor

In the United Kingdom, a diet plan has been all the rage among those who seek of losing excess weight and it has been around for over 10 years.The gistThe Food Doctor plan was founded by Dr. Ian Marber, a respectable authority in nutrition.  The program has been yielding one success story after another through personalized plans that are created by one-on-one meetings with nutritionists, as well as the support of the many Food Doctor books available in the market.The program was originally found…

Can Food Allergy Develop Suddenly?

Can Food Allergy Develop Suddenly?

It is estimated that about 2% of all adults have food allergies, whereas around 4-8% of young children are allergic to some foods. Manifesting early in childhood and are usually outgrown, food allergy is responsible for the 30,000 hospital visits and 100-200 fatalities every year. Food allergies can develop at any time in one’s life. You may be devouring a plateful of shellfish one day and avoiding the same food the following day as it suddenly causes you itchy hives and bad stomach pains. Why o…

Ten Steps to Flush Toxins Out of Our Bodies

Ten Steps to Flush Toxins Out of Our Bodies

You may not realize it, but no matter how clean you try to be, we are all exposed to billions of toxins every day from the bad air we breathe to the mercury we eat from fish, which is why it is very important to not only clean our bodies from the outside but also […]

Xengevity, Meal Delivery Diet

Xengevity, Meal Delivery Diet

Ever wonder how it would be getting a daily delivery of nutritious dishes? That dream, and the delivery concept behind it, will provide just that. Xengevity is a meal delivery plan that aims to promote wellness, good health, and longevity and integrate them into everything you do in life. Enrollees to this meal plan can also receive a weekly health report and even special discounts. What it does?Xengevity provides meals to its subscribers that are designed to boost you energy, increase endurance…

Hollywood Cookie Diet

Hollywood Cookie Diet

The Hollywood cookie diet claims that you can lose weight by replacing your breakfast and lunch with just four cookies. Yes, these four cookies can substitute the two basic meals but make sure you eat a healthy dinner to achieve the best results, or probably to keep you away from serious starvation.Caloric restriction is the secret behind this unique dieting practice. Each cookie contains 150 calories, 5 grams of protein, 25 grams of carbohydrates, 8 grams of sugar, and 4 grams of fiber. So esse…

Diets For Managing Blood Sugar Levels

Diets For Managing Blood Sugar Levels

People may have different reasons for dieting. While most aim to lose weight, there are others who follow a particular diet in order to deal with certain health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, or even allergies.  For people who aim to control their blood sugar levels, here are some diets worth looking into. Vegetarian […]

Dairy Milk Alternatives

Dairy Milk Alternatives

Dairy milk is an important food source for many people. It provides a lot of nutrients that the body needs in order to stay healthy. But there are also some people who might not be able to enjoy the benefits of dairy milk and all the other dairy products because they are either allergic to it or are lactose intolerant. Since dairy milk contains lactose as well as some proteins that cause allergic reactions to some, using it as a nutrient source may not be a preferred choice for some people. But …

Why You Should Avoid High Fructose Corn Syrup

Why You Should Avoid High Fructose Corn Syrup

It is found in almost every grocery item in the United States:  high fructose corn syrup.  Many people find this sweetener can do more harm than good, mainly because it is a highly concentrated form of sugar, making it really sweeter.  However, HFCS manufacturers tried to fight back by launching a series of ad campaigns, saying thet there is nothing wrong with the syrup.  Why?  As the advertisements say, “it is made from corn, doesn’t have artificial ingredients, has the same calories as sugar a…

SparkPeople Health Community

SparkPeople Health Community

Ever wanted to lose weight, but you could not find the inspiration to do so? You cannot find an exercise buddy, you tried dieting but you end up giving up anyway. Now you can find that motivation right in the comfort of your own home, and hopefully you could even set that weight loss goal that you can achieve.The gistSparkPeople is an online community of people who have decided to take over their sedentary lifestyle and live a healthy life all the while losing weight. Joining the site is complet…

Health Benefits of Garlic

Health Benefits of Garlic

Some people love eating foods with garlic because its flavor tastes great and gives out a different kick to our food choices. Aside from the fact that garlic is a great additive to add spice to our foods, it also has benefits that have been pronounced for as long as any of us can remember.How garlic can be used?Modern science has proven that garlic can be used as: an antibiotic a natural mosquito repellentan antioxidantan aid for common colds and fluan effective way to manage high cholesterol le…