In a previous article you were told about all the good things this "friendly Weed" can do.It is good for digestion, it cleanses the liver, and it removes warts.  This information won't help much unless you know how to prepare them and how much to take. You can eat dandelion leaves like you would eat spinach.  If you pick the leaves from yourown yard don't use chemical sprays on your lawn...

There's a plant that grows wild and often times ends up in your own back yard that has somewonderful benefits.  Check them out before the next time you rid your yard of the dandelion.The entire plant from root to flower can be used in herbal remedies. Gather the entire plant after spring's first warm period.  The leaves and roots make a springtonic and stimulate digestive vitality after ...

It has been documented that over 200 illnesses can be food borne.  The are caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites, toxins, and prions.  Prion is a hypothetical infections agent that, according to the "protein only" hypothesis, is composed entirely of proteins.  It is estimated that 76 diseases are caused by food "poisoning".  They could be possible for 1,500 deaths each year.&n...

The site http://www.areyoucookin.com/2009/06/27/easy-clam-chowder-recipes.html has easy recipes for many dishes.  Included in that list of recipes is one for easy clam chowder.  Chowders come in a variety of types but the first were made from clams and oysters.  In fact, clam chowder goes back to the 16th century and used to be considered a poor man's dish.  There are different...

This site, http://www.igoeating.com/2009/07/20/fins-restaurant-in-north-carolina.html, is devoted to restaurants and good food.  The article 'Fins Restaurant in North Carolina' is about a restaurant that is considered chic.  The bar is separated from the dining area by frosted glass and aquariums.  There is a blend of cultures and generations that combine to create a comfortable din...

The site http://www.igoworkout.com/2009/04/08/healthy-eating.html has many good articleson a variety of subjects.  The article on healthy eating is but one.  Healthy eating doesn'tmean you have to be strict in your philosophy about nutrition.  It does mean that whatyou eat should make you feel great, have more energy, and keep yourself and healthy as youcan.  You need to choose...

The article "Making Yeast Bread" gives a simple recipe for making bread using the 'one bowl method'.  You first measure the flour into a bowl.  You need to test the yeast to be sure it's alive by mixing 2 1/4 teaspoons of the yeast in 1/4 cup of warm water.  If it bubblesafter 5 minutes, it's good. The recipe goes on to tell when the rest of the ingredients should be added.  It...

Every where you turn you're told you need to eat healthy.  It doesn't matter if it's for hearthealth, weight control, diabetes, or just because, a healthy diet is beneficial to all of us.That's all well and good but how often does someone say, "You need to eat healthy and here are some recipes to help you"?  Well, here is a recipe to help you.Grilled Pineapple, from Steven Raichlen, auth...

This is a fun little article on keeping making cakes affordable.  Most of us have flour, sugar, baking powder, shortening, eggs, and milk on hand.  If we do we can make a cake with nothing else.  If you want to put on frosting use confectioner's sugar, vanilla, butter, and milk.There's nothing wrong with using a cake mix.  They are especially nice when you can get them on sale ...

The article "The Story of Pizza.com" shows that keeping a website up to date can make it very valuable and that the name itself can sell.  The owner, Chris Clark, had it since 1994 and kept it running on only $20 per year.  He used his site for a consulting business andin 2000 he sold the business but kept the domain name for advertisements.The domain name Pizza.com was put on the online...

A lot is said about the benefits of essential oils and herbs.  There are also some spicesthat have some great benefits for better health.Cinnamon has a warm flavor that really sets certain dishes off but it also is full ofantioxidants.  There are as many antioxidants in one teaspoon of cinnamon and a fullglass of pomegranate juice or one-half cup of blueberries.  Cinnamon also conta...

Did you know that spicy foods could help your diabetes?  According to the article "How Spicy Foods Stimulate the Pancreas" spicy foods stimulate the pancreas and this could maybe remedy diabetes or some types of cancer.  Spicy foods often times have spicy vegetables like peppers in them and this gives your pancreas the anti-microbial elements it needs.  Spicy foods aren't tolerated ...

Signs of dehydration include dry mouth, pasty saliva,dizziness, fatigue, low blood pressure, rapid heart rate and breathing. Should any of these symptoms appear, go to the doctor right away. Over 200 illnesses can be contributed to eating bad food.  These diseases are caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites, and toxins.  Another contributor called a prion is made up of entirely proteins. ...

Just reading this article about seafood across the U.S. will make you hungry. It tells of the varieties of seafood offered on each coast.  The east coast features its soups like New England clam chowder or lobster bisque and how they pair up with crab or cod cakes.  New Orleans has its gumbo and catfish.  The west coast is known for its salmon, shrimp cocktails, calamari, Alaskan ki...

Most times when you start a diet you discover that the "experts" say you should make your meals at home to avoid the downfalls of the not-to-healthy meals at restaurants. Restaurants most always have large portions that are full of fat.  Today, however, restaurants are trying to include healthier choices on their menus.  This includes fast food restaurants. Restaurants from larger chains...

We all want a health heart, right? Your heart muscle is like any other muscle in your body inthat we need to give it exercise and the right nutrients to keep it healthy.  You should consult with your doctor before starting any diet so he/she can help you design the bestdiet for you.  These dietary guidelines apply to everyone: Total fat intake should be less than 30 % of your total daily...

It's a sad commentary for our bodies when we neglect to refuel them after a night of rest.  Not refueling your body with breakfast (breaking the fast) is like starting your day with atank only 1/4 full.  Our bodies need that morning fuel to help us to pay attention better and be more productive.  It is proven that people that eat a healthy breakfast will be more aptto keep a healthy...

When growing up our mothers always told us to drink our milk.  Research shows that even as we grow older we can reap the rewards of drinking milk.Drinking milk can help you avoid osteoporosis, colon cancer and hypertension.  You can't get these benefits from taking a vitamin or calcium supplement, you need to drink the milk. Milk can protect you from getting tooth decay.  You can ge...

If you want something good turn to your honey, and I don't mean your significant other orspouse.  Nature's honey comes in many flavors and has a multitude of benefits.  It can benefit athletes by increasing their energy levels.  In this respect, it can alsoovercome that mid-afternoon slump.  Spread it on toast in the morning instead of jam or jellyto give your day a good start....

We've all heard that we should take fish oil or eat lots of fish.  Perhaps not all of thebenefits of fish oil have been made clear so let's get into them one by one. Reduction of Pain and Inflamation: The Omega3 acids in fish oil help to regulate the partof your body that prevents the pain of arthritis, prostatitis, cystitis and other "itises"Help for Your Heart:  These same acids can he...

There is much research on green tea.  It seems that the more research, the more benefits arefound.  The ancient Chinese people were aware of the benefits of green tea but they used itfor headaches, depression, and not much else.Modern research shows it has many benefits that you might not be aware of it.  Green teahas very little caffeine, unlike black tea.  Green tea is useful...

There are several reasons to drink water other than quenching our thirst.  You need to drinkwater if you are trying to lose weight.  To accomplish weight loss you need to drink 1 ounceof water for every 2 ounces of weight you carry.  As you lose you can decrease the water your water intake to follow the weight loss.  If you don't drink enough water the waste products formed by ...

The article "Can Some Spice Each Day Keep the Doctor Away?" explains that spices can add flavor to foods. They are inexpensive and they can increase the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory power of your foods. However, like anything else, they should not be taken every day and are not cures for illnesses.  You could develop an allergy to the spices if you use them every day.  There are man...

There are many expensive diet plans, pills, fiber bars, gyms and aerobic classes you can takepart in to lose weight and improve your health.  Walking, however, costs nothing, burns calories, and helps prevent a host of diseases.  When you eat a balanced diet and combine walking with it you are well on your way to keeping your weight under control.  By keeping your weight under contr...

While extensive exposure to the sun isn't good for you, about an hour a week is just theright amount you need to get the Vitamin D required.  You can get some of this vitamin canbe found in foods and supplements but sunshine is the best source.According to the FDA, 2000 IU every day is the amount we should have from age one through adulthood.  1000 IU is considered the right amount for b...

Vitamin B3 is found in lean meats like whole grain cereal, sunflower seeds, port, chicken,turkey, veal, beets, and beans.  You can also get it as a supplement in the form of tabletsand capsules.  They also come in a timed release form which are more stomach friendly. You can also get Vitamin B3 by its other name, Niacin. Vitamin B3 is important to your health because it aids the digestiv...

The article "Vegetarian Recipes the Chinese Way" will want you to partake of morevegetarian meals.  It is well written and gives a lot of information in a short article.It explains there are more than one type of vegetarian meal. For instance, vegan recipesdo not use any animal products including eggs, honey and dairy products.  Another type ofvegetarian recipe is called lacto vegetarian...

This article gives an informed explanation as to why you need to consume calories as well as work out with weights to build muscle.  It also explains that in order to build musclea lot of those calories have to come from protein.  The person that exercises and liftsweight religiously will burn up to 3,000 calories a day.  As a result they need to consume3,500 calories to maintain th...

Vitamin D has many benefits.  They include the regulation of calcium absorption, boostingof the immune system, maintenance of your insulin secretion and joint and bone health.  It also effects Osteoporosis, Cancer, High Blood Pressure and Alzheimer's Disease.  It is believed that Vitamin D could also have an effect on Diabetes, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Multiple Sclerosis. As you can...

The article "Benefits of Drinking Water" explains how water works with the body to help itmetabolize fat and calories.  It also is needed by your digestive tract to work efficiently and it is needed by your kidneys to wash impurities from your body.  It also explains howa lot of liquids with caffeine can actually act as a diuretic which eliminates water fromyour body.  If you elimin...

This is a web site that has many well written articles on herbs and their uses.  The article on Noni juice is very informative.  It says that Noni juice is called the Miracle Juice because of all the things it does.  I is good for arthritis, rheumatism, high blood pressure, asthma, weight loss and several other things.Noni juice comes from the Noni fruit which comes from Polynesia.&...

Only 2% of the fat in our diets is in chocolate and it doesn't have a lot of caffiene. We can eat it often and not become addicted, ADHD and restlessness aren't enhanced with chocolate, it's doesn't cause acne, and it's not bad for teeth.  The fact is, chocolate can actually keep the bacgteria from sugar from forming. This last sentence is true if you stick to dark chocolate, milk chocolate c...

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Cocoa beans on tree                            Cocoa BeansYou can make a joke about it, “I’m not overweight, I’m chocolate enriched”, and “Chocolate is cheaper than therapy. And I don’t need an appointment” are only a couple of them.  But chocolate has many benefits and an inter...