Archive for July, 2008
Arnie Terminates Trans-Fats
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Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has terminated trans-fats in California from 2010, and California becomes the first state in the United States to do so. Several cities have already banned trans-fats. Among these are Seattle, New York City, and Philadelphia.
The Terminator is reported to have stated that the new [...]
Do You Know These Ginger Remedies?
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Ginger seems to have originated in China because the Chinese were using it to favour food as far back as the sixth century BC. It appeared in the Mediterranean basin some time before 1 AD when it was extensively traded by Arab merchants. Ginger arrived [...]
When You Just Don’t Feel Like Working Out
Submitted by Café Physique
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Make it to the gym more often.
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Some days, you just won’t feel like working out. Maybe you haven’t been able to get as much sleep as you need or you’ve been having some stress at work or in your personal life. No matter the reason, sometimes you just aren’t in the [...]
Butter or Margarine
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Which is better butter or margarine? Margarine of course. Without hesitation this is the answer that most people will give because of publicity over the last 10 to 20 years of margarine containing less saturated fat.
Yet public opinion is swinging back towards butter. Why? Because many nutritionists and dieticians [...]
Summer Exercise Tips
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Keep your exercise routine going through the summer.
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Doing outdoor exercise can be really invigorating, but the extra heat means that you have to take extra precautions. Here are some basic tips to keep in mind if you plan on working out during these hot summer months:
Stay Hydrated - You’ve heard this [...]
The Secret Benefactor in Strawberries
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For hundreds of years across many cultures strawberries have been claimed to have medicinal properties. In Chinese cultures strawberries are claimed to be a good cure for a hangover. They are claimed to help get rid of bad breath and whiten teeth.
There are also claims that strawberries [...]
Dark Chocolate Sales Increase
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Dark chocolate sales have reportedly doubled over the last two years in the U.K. according to information supplied by consumer analysts Mintel.
Total sales are now standing at approximately 170 million dollars. Earlier Health and Wellness blog I reported about the health benefits of eating dark chocolate [...]
Exercising During Pregnancy
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Don’t let pregnancy end your exercise routine.
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If you are expecting, don’t see that as an excuse to stop your fitness plans. As a matter of fact, exercising during pregnancy has numerous benefits.
A More Comfortable Pregnancy - As many pregnant women can attest, pregnancy usually comes with a number of uncomfortable side [...]
China Food Risk
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China food risk revealed.
Visited China recently? If you are travelling, or intending to travel to China, then you should pay particular attention to this article.
One of China’s most famous consumer advocates and author has recently revealed some startling insights into China’s food chain, and has [...]
Salmonella and Other Food Borne Illnesses
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Salmonella and other food-borne illnesses appear to be on the increase. According to the US food and drug administration there have been a number of outbreaks of illness associated with raw produce contamination since 1990.
The reason seems to be that in most countries the trend is [...]
