Getting in Shape at a Health Club while on a Vegetarian Diet

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The age of the protein shake is upon us and maintaining healthy nutritional habits alongside regular exercise is a common goal for gym goers – including vegetarians.  Still, there are misconceptions about protein shakes and different ‘gym foods’ in general – those who understand what they are eating will see and feel much better . . . → Read More: Getting in Shape at a Health Club while on a Vegetarian Diet

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Meat eaters are harming the environment

A new study released from Lancaster University has reinforced the fact that meat consumption is hurting the carbon footprint of the UK drastically.

According to the study, if the UK population were to entirely go vegetarian it would have the same benefit to the environment a removing half of all the vehicles off the roads.

In order . . . → Read More: Meat eaters are harming the environment

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Chicken soup for the soul, and everything else

Everyone knows that chicken soup is the perfect food when you are feeling unwell; as well as the obvious nutritional value, the food also comforts and soothes us while we are our lowest.

There is a movement that has explored the link between food and emotional health further; the Food and Mood Project, which was founded . . . → Read More: Chicken soup for the soul, and everything else

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Blueberry antioxidant properties

Many people regard the blueberry is an excellent food as it has antioxidant properties and is very healthy. It is certainly one of the most popular super foods available and is very popular with people looking to improve their health. Super foods have been shown to help people get over illnesses and combat diseases. Blueberries initially . . . → Read More: Blueberry antioxidant properties

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Eating healthy doesn’t have to mean health food

Julia Child was bang on when she said that you don’t need to cook complicated and fancy masterpieces, just good wholesome meals using fresh ingredients. The health food industry is currently on a high, and although they are more expensive, fresh organic produce is a lot better for us that artificial produce or those covered in . . . → Read More: Eating healthy doesn’t have to mean health food

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Indian Soup and Curry

Indian recipes are very popular and loved by people across the world. Indian foods offer individuals a wonderful combination of flavours and spices, with savoury and sweet products always proving to be popular.

The recipes of Indian dishes are often handed down through generations, giving them greater significance. Of course, that doesn’t mean that individuals can’t attempt . . . → Read More: Indian Soup and Curry

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Eating healthily away from home

Many people think that if you decide to eat out that you will not be able to eat healthily. Generally dining in a restaurant involves indulgent foods that we might not eat regularly at home. However, there are options for people who want to enjoy a meal out but do not want to be unhealthy.

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How the tomato can change your life

Interestingly the tomato is considered a fruit when you look at it scientifically, but when most people use it in the kitchen they would consider it a vegetable. While once it was only grown in South America the plant has now come to be grown in almost all corners of the globe. It is well like . . . → Read More: How the tomato can change your life

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Dead Sea salts offer many benefits

For those in the alternative medicine industry, is has been known for a very long time that taking a bath using salts from the Dead Sea has been proven to be beneficial. Until now however, those in mainstream medicine had not really considered them as a treatment.

Dead Sea salts have the ability to help with conditions . . . → Read More: Dead Sea salts offer many benefits

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Developing Food Intolerances – It’s All Part Of Your Gut Feeling

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Food intolerance now effects almost half the population according to leading charity Allergy UK with many suffering from a host of food sensitivities such as dairy and wheat intolerance, but how does it develop? Dr. Gill Hart, Scientific Director at YorkTest Laboratories, says that “for food intolerances to develop something has to have changed . . . → Read More: Developing Food Intolerances – It’s All Part Of Your Gut Feeling

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