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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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12 Surprising Sources of Hidden Sugar

Sugar hides in many unexpected places. Considering sugar consumption has been linked to many illnesses -- and even a few teaspoons shuts down the immune system for up to six hours -- it is important t…

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Apple Extract Shows Promise Against Cancer

The adage, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” might not be far from the truth particularly if you’re battling cancer, according to new research in the International Journal of Biological Macromol…

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7 Ways to Lick Your Sugar Cravings for Good

Do you want your ice cream, cake and your candy too?  Now you can lick those sugar cravings for good with natural foods, nutrients and food timing tricks.  Here are 7 ways to send your sweet tooth pac…

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9 Brain Superfoods

Your brain controls every function in your body yet we rarely give it a second thought.  And, few of us choose foods that protect or heal our brain.  Here are some of the best foods for thought (liter…

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Top 5 Fat-Burning Spices

Losing weight can be a lot easier if you spice up your food.  Add these top five fat-burning spices to your diet to ramp up weight loss: 1. Garlic and 2. Onions;  These yummy foods contain phytoche…

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9 Easy Ways to Boost Your Energy

Boosting your energy doesn’t have to cost a lot or feel like work. Just by learning a few simple tricks you can have a great impact on your energy for the rest of your life. 1. Start the day out w…

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18 Ways to Boost Your Health in 2013

Let's face it:  most of us start out the New Year with the best intentions, but soon we are back to our old habits.  Here are 21 ways to help you get your health on track in 2013: 1. Eat a large gr…

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8 Ways to Lose Weight with Little Effort

1. Eat small meals throughout the day. This simple food-timing trick sends messages to your brain to release fat stores. If you haven’t eaten anything for 2 to 3 hours, it’s time to eat again. Id…

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Baked Sweet Potato Fries

This alternative to French fries tastes better and is far better for you. You can use either yams or sweet potatoes. If you can’t tell them apart, yams are a creamy yellow on the inside while sweet po…

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