tag: diet

The Overlooked Mineral that Shrinks Fat Cells

Honey, I shrunk my fat cells...using a natural mineral. It sounds too good to be true, but it’s not. There is actually a mineral that suppresses the hormones linked to fat cell expansion. I came ac…

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10 Golden Reasons to Love Garlic

Some day, I shall write a book that celebrates my love of garlic. For now, let me just list out the multiple ways in which this ‘stinking rose’ brings a glow to your health. Garlic lowers blood pr…

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7 Wise Ways to Choose Your Daily Bread

"The smell of good bread baking, like the sound of lightly flowing water, is indescribable in its evocation of innocence and delight," said M.F.K. Fisher. Beautiful thought. But hey, buying bread t…

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7 Simple Ways to Beat Bloating

That uncomfortable feeling, when you feel sluggish and look puffy -- feeling bloated is never fun. If you take simple steps to change your eating habits, however, you can say goodbye to a bloated bell…

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Mexi-Tofu Tacos and Salsa Fresca

For this week’s Care2 recipe, I’d like to share two recipes from Judi Davis, our Pantry Cook of the HeartMath Kitchen. These are two delightful, vegetarian recipes! Judi, says, “I like food that i…

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5 Simple Ways to Keep Your Joints Young

Creaky knees and aching joints need not be an expected result of advancing age. You can stay flexible and pain-free until late in life, if you pay attention to these simple things that help your hard-…

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Veggie Pot Pie

There is something really comforting about pot pie, a soothing food for the soul! Made with a light cheddar cheese sauce, this version of pot pie has a wonderful flavor and is loaded with tons of v…

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Looking to Lose Lactose?

Milk. A delicate balance of protein, fat, and energy, good for your bones, the perfect accompaniment to chocolate. But for those who cannot, or choose not to, drink milk, its goodness can be difficult…

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8 Amazing Health Benefits of Nutmeg

Just a little nutmeg grated into soup or sauce, or a few drops of nutmeg essential oil rubbed on the skin, can do a world of good for your health. Take a look at the healing benefits of this rich, aro…

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Protein-Packed Lentil Pancakes In Ten Minutes

In my home, we often make lentil-rice pancakes called adai. These are very popular in the South of India, easy to dish up and a treat to taste. The only time-consuming part of the preparation is the s…

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