Health Benefits Of Cashews

July 15, 2010
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Cashew nuts are kidney-shaped seeds found attached to the bottom of the fruit tree called the cashew apple. They are known for their delicate flavors, and they are popular garnish for a number of salads and fry dishes. They are also used for the mellow nut butter made in Brazil and Nigeria. Portuguese explorers were the ones who introduced cashews to India and some African countries. Now, cashews are well-known in countries like India, Tanzania, Mozambique, Nigeria and Brazil.

Here are the health benefits of cashews:

* Consumption of cashews is very important for the prevention of gallstones in the human body.
* It is a known fact that the two minerals, calcium…

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Health Insurance Companies Were Found Investing In Fast Food Chains

July 15, 2010
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I’m not even surprised that health insurance companies, who promised to provide us with health care (and an expensive one at that), are investing on fast food chains. Yes, health insurance companies have stocks in fast food chains.

Researchers at Harvard Medical School say that 11 large insurance companies own about $1.9 billion in stock in at least top five fast food companies—McDonald’s, Burger King, KFC and Taco Bell—as of June 2009. Although I can’t really fault them for wanting to earn more money in this day and age of economic crisis; still, big businesses should have moral and social responsibilities right?

The Harvard experts say that insurance companies should sell their…

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Eight Tricks Maintain Energetic All Day Through

July 15, 2010
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By the end of the day, I’m usually so drained I cannot even manage to say one word. This is because at the start of the day, I become so hyperactive that I eventually lost the energy that should keep me going throughout the day.

Here are then eight tricks to stay energetic throughout the day:

* Stand instead of sit.
* Give yourself a break.
* Walk around on your breaks.
* Try creative desk energy renewal strategies.
* Find an encouragement partner.
* Watch your posture.
* Pace yourself.
* Respect your biological cycles.

Remember occasional breaks are necessary for mental and physical health. Don’t be stuck to a boring desk job since that might even drain you…

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Restricting Calorie Intake Will Help You Live Longer

May 30, 2010
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If you want to live up to a hundred years, research said you should start cutting down on calorie intake. By eliminating wheat, sugar, dairy, meat and cooking at high heat, studies said you can reduce calorie intake and live longer.

According to those who are currently on calorie restriction, changing their lifestyles might help them live long enough to see their great-grandchildren grow up. They said that they can live longer by monitoring every single food they take in.

In an experiment, people who took about only 1,500 calories a day emerged as having healthier body organs than anyone of their own biological age. Roy Walford, author of the book “Beyond…

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Obese Kids Are Bullied More Than Non-Obese Kids

May 30, 2010
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It’s no surprise that kids nowadays are constantly being bullied. It isn’t even a bigger surprise that obese kids get more bullied than other regular-weighed kids. In fact, a new study is claiming this exact phenomenon.

In the journal Pediatrics, experts are saying that from grade 3 to grade 6, obese kids are being bullied more than thinner kids—regardless of gender, race, social skills or academic achievement. This study involved 821 boys and girls with 17 percent of third-graders being obese and 15 percent being branded as overweight.

The study’s results showed that 45 percent of kids are being bullied but obese kids have 63-percent higher risk of being bullied as compared…

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Seven Fastfood Lunches That Will Not Force You To Gain Weight

May 30, 2010
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I know we should not be binging on fastfoods after all, it is supposedly the root of all evil (or all calories, for that matter). But there are times when we can’t just help ourselves but buy that humongous burger and fries.

Here are several ways how you can eat fastfood and yet not gain weight at all, according to Yahoo!:

* Quiznos: orderPan Asian Chicken Chopped Salad. Order the dressing (it comes with Spicy Asian dressing) on the side and use half of it, or ask for fat-free balsamic vinaigrette for a healthier option. About 330 calories.
* Burger King: Veggie burger with cheese, lettuce, tomato and ketchup; garden salad with 1/2…

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Health Benefits Of Soybean

May 30, 2010
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Soybean is native in East Asia, and they are available in a variety of sizes as well as seed coat colors like black, brown, blue, yellow or mottled. The mature bean has a hull cover that is hard and resistant to breaking. They have very high nutritional values, especially large amounts of protein. This is a perfect replacement for meat since they are also rich in carbohydrates, fats and calories.

Here are the health benefits of soybean:

* Soybean has been found to be extremely beneficial for those suffering from diabetes.
* Soybean gets digested very easily and is counted amongst the most nourishing and body building foods in the world.
* When consumed…

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Some Ways To Push American Up Their Feet

May 30, 2010
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Back in my heyday, I would always cycle around our block or maybe run with my golden retriever. That is about as much exercise as I can make in a day or week. But that is, of course, impossible to do today since there is so much work to do, not to mention my many social activities.

The goal of The National Physical Activity is to push Americans to move a little bit more for a healthy lifestyle. The purpose is to create an environment where Americans can be physically active at home, work and play. Health professionals have been inviting Americans to live healthier lifestyles for years, but according to…

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Health Benefits Of Ginger

May 19, 2010
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Ginger is a herb that originated from China and then later spread to India, Southeast Asia, West Africa and the Caribbean. It has been used in ages—both as spice and as herb. Ginger’s nutrients, including volatile oils like gingerols and shogaols, have a number of health benefits for the user. It was also found to be effective against ailments like cancer.

Here are the health benefits of ginger:

* Ginger has been found to be helpful in blocking the harmful effects of prostaglandin, a substance that can lead to inflammation of the blood vessels in the brain and even cause migraines.
* Ginger has been associated with alleviation of the feeling of nausea,…

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The Correlation Of Chocolates And Depression

May 19, 2010
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Most women, when they have problems with their careers or love life, turn to chocolates to bring some pick-me-up. Studies say that the serotonin in the chocolate makes it a mood-enhancer. But a new research has just found out that there’s a link between chocolates and depression.

The research, which was made by Dr. Natalie Rose of UC San Diego and UC Davis, was published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. It said that out of the 1,018 people who took part in the study, those who were judged to have possible depression and consumed an average of 11.8 ounces of chocolate per month also scored highly in the depression scale.

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