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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2011 03:57:09 +0000</pubDate>
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<h2><a class="highslide" onclick="return vz.expand(this)" href="http://ourhealthierliving.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Summer_2010_069.189142914_std1.jpg#utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=feed"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-2066 alignleft" style="margin-left: 4px; margin-right: 4px;" title="Real Truth About Nutrition And Health Supplements" src="http://ourhealthierliving.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Summer_2010_069.189142914_std1-150x150.jpg" alt="Summer 2010 069.189142914 std1 150x150 Real Truth About Nutrition And Health Supplements" width="150" height="150" /></a><a title="Nutrition and health supplements" href="http://tinyurl.com/47fcf5z">Nutrition and health supplements</a> are a unique way to enhance the energy levels of the human body without the utilization of illegal or banned substances such as ephedrine.</h2>
<p>Athletes, as well as the general public who are looking for &#8220;an edge&#8221; in performance and acquiring lean body mass and alertness can benefit from this.  Health is not just the absence of disease &#8211; it is empowering of our body to perform at its optimal level. As it is known &#8220;health is wealth,&#8221; and this well known proverb says if you are healthy then, there is nothing to stop you from getting wealthy.</p>
<p>If you take care of your body well, it will serve you excellently. Achieving something significant such as finishing an education, excelling in or expanding your present career, making a career change, starting a business, raising children, requires you to be in the best physical condition. All you are good <a title="The Truth About Supplements" href="http://tinyurl.com/47fcf5z">nutrition and health  supplements</a> which are rich in nutrients.</p>
<p>Good health nutrition is the key to remain looking younger. If your body is getting all of its nutritional needs and lead balanced lifestyle with minimum stress and regular exercise, then you can expect better looks than the majority of people who don&#8217;t manage any of those aspects of their life very well.</p>
<p>Nutrition means developing the body to keep it healthy and functioning. We must provide our body with the best food, vitamins and minerals, which is needed by our body to fight against diseases. Nutrients that are important for energy production, tissue oxygenation, neurotransmitter production and carbohydrate metabolism include Vitamins B2 and B6.</p>
<p>Nutrition represents an important concept that should be given more attention in the educational system. Our ability to recognize nutritional requirements and to find the foods that meet those requirements is a critical part of good health. We need to learn the difference between healthy eating and unhealthy eating habits, if we want to live long and healthy life. We need to incorporate good nutrition into our lifestyles.</p>
<p>There are various types of <a title="The Truth About Supplements" href="http://tinyurl.com/47fcf5z">nutrition and health supplements</a> that can help you to maintain different aspects of your body health in a proper condition. Other type of health supplements that are meant to improve your body are physical exercises, running, lifting weights etc&#8230; These work in a different way. Another useful form of exercises that you can perform to maintain a healthy body includes strength building and deep breathing. These will help your system absorb fatty acids, transport fat and boost your immunity.</p>
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		<title>At Long Last, African Mango&#8211; A Well Tried Belly Fat Reducer!</title>
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<a class="highslide" onclick="return vz.expand(this)" href="http://ourhealthierliving.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/mango_tree_.jpg#utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=feed"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1654" style="margin: 1px 4px;" title="AT LONG LAST, A WELL-TRIED BELLY FAT REDUCER!" src="http://ourhealthierliving.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/mango_tree_-150x150.jpg" alt="mango tree  150x150 At Long Last, African Mango   A Well Tried Belly Fat Reducer!" width="150" height="150" /></a><a title="African Mango Plus!" href="http://mhlnk.com/7664AE90" target="_blank"><strong>African Mango</strong></a><strong> (Irvingia Gabonensis) is a Westerly African Melon used as a food source in Nigeria and Cameroon. African Mango seed extract has been proved to conquer the exploitation of new fat cells in science lab research.</strong></h1>
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<p>Here&#8217;s how it works: When people are fat, fat cells become massive due to the accumulation of fat, and they step-up in number and in the quantity of the hormone leptin they release. Moreover , the more leptin , the tougher it is to lose weight. African Mango seed extract has been shown to tighten the secretion of leptin from fat cells. It has also been shown to step-up secretion of adiponectin by fat cells. This is powerful because adiponectin plays a purpose in fatty acid metabolism, and advanced levels of adiponectin are tied in with a lower body fat percentage.</p>
<p>Even more important than the science lab research on African mango is the human clinical research which shows spectacular weight loss and abdomen fat reductions across the board in all of the reports that have been realized thus far. <a title="African Mango Plus!" href="http://mhlnk.com/7664AE90" target="_blank">African Mango Plus</a> taken twice daily for 10 calendar weeks has been shown to help individuals lose up to 28 lbs and remove up to 6 inches from their waistline measurement. Leptin levels are shrunken and adiponectin levels are better with the daily establishment of African Mango in the human search studies. Overall be it the 28 day reports or the longer 10 week courses of study the issues for weight loss are nothing short of sensational!</p>
<p><strong>African Mango Benefits</strong></p>
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<li>Decrease body weight promptly</li>
<li>Cut Down body fat up to 6%</li>
<li>Reduce Belly Fat and Waist Size up to 6 inches</li>
<li>Increase Metabolism</li>
<li>Support Healthy Cholesterol Levels</li>
<li>Control Appetite</li>
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<p><strong>In Conclusion: A Diet Supplement That Surpasses The Hoopla</strong></p>
<p>All of us suffering with weight related matters are always looking for something to help jump begin our weight loss programs. In the past we&#8217;ve learned about some helpful supplements , some failing products and occasionally some weight loss useful but critical choices. African Mango with decaffeinated green tea is simply the most efficient , safest and exciting choice we&#8217;ve ever had leading us on the route to a trim and fit body. African Mango is so excitingly different from weight loss answers of the past because of the real world success of it&#8217;s users and the successful university research reports that have been realized on African Mango and weight loss. <a title="African Mango Plus!" href="http://mhlnk.com/7664AE90" target="_blank">African Mango</a> has been touted on just about every leading television network and has been recommended by our most trusted health care professionals(example &#8220;Dr. OZ&#8221;). African Mango may even strengthen your overall health by cutting bad cholesterol and triglycerides while assisting the breakdown of waste and toxins in the body.</p>
<p><strong>What Is The Research Showing Us?</strong></p>
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<li>A University study shows an average weight loss of 12.3 lbs in 28 days for both men and women without additional diet or exercise</li>
<li>A Printed study in the journal Lipids in Health and Disease shows a rise in total weight loss of 833%</li>
<li>A 28 Day Study of 40 men and women show an average belly fat (waistline) reduction of just under 2 inches</li>
<li>A Written study shows decrease in bad LDL Cholesterol by 45.6% in just 28 days</li>
<li>10 week study with 102 obese human volunteers pointed weight loss up to 28 lbs and waist reductions up to 6 inches</li>
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<p><strong>Belly Fat Is Not Just Unappealing It&#8217;s Downright Critical !</strong></p>
<p><a title="African Mango Plus!" href="http://mhlnk.com/7664AE90" target="_blank">AFRICAN MANGO PLUS!</a> IS A MUST FOR OVERALL WELLNESS IF YOU ARE CONTAINING EXCESSIVE BELLY FAT!</p>
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		<title>What Are The Risks Of Vitamins Supplements?</title>
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<h3>Most people agree that vitamin supplements are a healthy addition to your daily routine.</h3>
<p><a class="highslide" onclick="return vz.expand(this)" href="http://ourhealthierliving.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/image.axd_.jpg#utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=feed"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1095" title="What are the risks of vitamin supplements?" src="http://ourhealthierliving.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/image.axd_-150x150.jpg" alt="image.axd  150x150 What Are The Risks Of Vitamins Supplements? " width="150" height="150" /></a>In particular, if you do not eat a diet naturally rich in the vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants your body requires to fight illness and disease and function properly, vitamin supplements can help you meet the minimum recommended daily requirements. However, studies in 2007 and 2008 suggest there may be negative risks of vitamin supplements people are not considering.</p>
<p>Interestingly, while a quick Google search unearthed news stories about these studies from several years ago, it didn&#8217;t show any more recent studies or updates. Therefore, it is unclear if these potential risks are truly the risks of vitamin supplements they were originally touted to be. In fact, even at that time there was controversy about how the studies were conducted, so there was no conclusive evidence that vitamin supplements put people who took them at any greater risk than non-supplement takers.</p>
<p>One of the very real risks of vitamin supplements, however, is a potential overdose of one or more vitamins or minerals. While it is nearly impossible to get an overdose of a vitamin or mineral from eating a normal diet of foods, taking vitamin supplements with too high of a dose of a particular vitamin can be dangerous. Likewise, taking too many vitamin supplements could definitely result in an overdose.</p>
<p>The symptoms of an overdose of a particular vitamin or mineral can vary. Common symptoms, however, include nausea and/or vomiting which could result in weight loss. In addition, muscle weakness and/or nerve damage could result.</p>
<p>If you do decide to take a multivitamin supplement, you can reduce the risks of vitamin supplements by taking only water soluble supplements. This means they dissolve in the body&#8217;s fluids. It also means excess amounts of the vitamin should get flushed out of the body and reduce the chance of an overdose.</p>
<p>While it isn&#8217;t a risk of vitamin supplements per se, there are a few potential disadvantages associated with taking them. For instance, supplements can be costly and many come in large pill form. Some people have trouble swallowing large pills. This could be unpleasant or require them to buy more different supplements to swallow to get smaller sized pills.</p>
<p>On the other hand, there are also some distinct advantages for vitamin supplements. Certainly pregnant and nursing women-and those women who plan to become pregnant-can benefit from taking supplements. Likewise, people who are unable to consume adequate calories or get the appropriate nutritional components from their diet would do well to consider taking a vitamin supplement.</p>
<p>This can include several groups of people: those who are ill or suffering from a chronic condition, those with digestive problems or disorders, and anyone who excludes entire food groups from their diet for whatever the reason. Of course, even those people who may benefit from taking a vitamin supplement should consult a physician or nutritionist for professional advice. This helps ensure they make wise choices and take the proper supplements to best meet their individual needs.</p>
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<h3>Lately, natural supplements have been gaining popularity. There are countless studies done on a variety of fruits showing results of great healthy benefits used with proper diet.Among those are pomegranates. <em>The health benefits of a pomegranate</em> shot out like wildfire and got people talking about it. What makes this fruit stand out from the rest? Read on.</h3>
<p><a class="highslide" onclick="return vz.expand(this)" href="http://ourhealthierliving.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/800px-Pomegranate02_edit.jpg#utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=feed"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1053" title="Why The Health Benefits of a Pomegranate Might Change Your Health" src="http://ourhealthierliving.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/800px-Pomegranate02_edit-150x150.jpg" alt="800px Pomegranate02 edit 150x150 Why The Health Benefits of a Pomegranate Might Change Your Health " width="150" height="150" /></a>Pomegranate is popular for its cancer-fighting components that defied the process of aging. This is one of the many <em>health benefits of a pomegranate</em> that got people raving about it. These anti-aging effects prevent accumulation of fine wrinkles and aging spots, giving younger looking skin. Here is the list of other health benefits of a pomegranate you might be interested in:</p>
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<li>It      minimizes the possibilities of heart disease, heart attacks and strokes.      One of the several <em>health benefits      of a pomegranate</em> you can benefit from is this. A unique compound found      in pomegranates keep your platelets from forming clots. It also improves      the circulation in your system, maintaining a neutral blood flow. It also      enhances the removal of bad cholesterol out of your arteries to prevent      clots and barrier formation against normal blood flow.</li>
<li>It prevents      cancer. Other popular <em>health      benefits of a pomegranate</em> are its antioxidant effects. Pomegranates      contain flavonoids, a compound that fights the formation of cancer-forming      agents. Health experts recommend that regular consumption of pomegranates      might fight off certain forms of cancer.</li>
<li>Reduces      risk for atherosclerosis, Diabetes and Osteoarthritis.  The <em>Health      benefits of a pomegranate</em> include formation of good cholesterol or      HDL. HDL helps in the removal of bad cholesterol or LDL, thus prevent      weight gain in Diabetes and fat deposits in atherosclerosis. Some studies      even showed that it might also prevent osteoarthritis by strengthening      cartilages and joints.</li>
<li>Good      source of nutrients. Pomegranates are packed with Vitamins A, E and C as      well as folic acid. These are essential everyday nutrients that your body      needs. Folic acid is essential in the formation of neurons in developing      babies.</li>
<li>It      might reduce the induction of premature babies and low birth weight.</li>
<li>Enhances      immune system. Aside from its antioxidant compounds, one of the many unique      <em>health benefits of a pomegranate</em> is to fight off minor illnesses like sore throat.</li>
<li>It prevents      Alzheimer’s disease. Free-radicals are known to damage neurons, an integral      part of your brain. Restorative compounds in pomegranates might reduce      damages on these neurons, thus prevent Alzheimer’s disease from      progressing.</li>
<li>It decelerates      the aging process and promotes youthful skin.</li>
<li>It prevents      anemia: Lack of iron is the main cause for anemia. Pomegranates contain      iron compounds to alleviate just that. Compared with synthetic ones, iron      found in pomegranate is generally safer for daily consumption.</li>
<li>It      prevents body weakness associated during menopausea another unique      component of pomegranate is it might overcome malaise experienced during      menopause. With its essential nutrients and vitamins, it gives your body      much needed fuel to keep you away from a stressful process of menopause.</li>
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<p><strong> </strong><em>The health benefits of a pomegranate</em> are great for your body. The surge of interest among consumers is a proof that it really gathers quality results. It’s safe to consume daily, it fights off cancer and boosts your immune system. Other forms of pomegranate supplements might also be beneficial. So, get started and make healthy living a habit!</p>
<p>-The Health Dude-</p>
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<p><a href="http://ourhealthierliving.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/healthy-cooking-class1.jpg#utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=feed"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-870" title="healthy-cooking-class1" src="http://ourhealthierliving.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/healthy-cooking-class1.jpg" alt="healthy cooking class1 Healthy Cooking Is A Must For Your Family" width="180" height="130" /></a>When it comes to cooking healthy meals for our families, there is always some degree of dissension among the ranks. The good news is that there are recipes that are very healthy but the healthy nature of these recipes is somewhat disguised. What they do not know in these instances truly should not bring harm their way (outside of allergies, which should never be ignored).</p>
<p>Healthy cooking is often difficult as most of us do not want to spend time planning and preparing meals that our families refuse to eat. At the same time, we want our families to be healthy so we feel compelled to learn new and improved ways of cooking healthy foods for our family to enjoy (and unfortunately in some cases scorn).</p>
<p>With weight and nutrition being known as the culprit in so many health conditions it is impossible to ignore the importance of not only eating healthy ourselves but also of teaching our children the importance of eating healthy. One way to insure that your loved ones are in fact eating healthy is to make sure that you are cooking healthy and nutritious foods for them. This does not mean that you cannot enjoy the occasional calorie splurge or even that you shouldn’t. The key to cooking healthy is learning to control portions and understanding the importance of moderation.</p>
<p>For those that are hoping to incorporate healthy cooking habits into their daily routines, there are  more resources available than ever before in order to assist you in those endeavors. You can seek the services of a professional nutritionist, your doctor can offer advice, you can find all kinds of books on healthy eating, cooking, and living at your local library, and the Internet is an outstanding source of all kinds of information when it comes to leading a healthier lifestyle all around.</p>
<p>There are many books and magazines that are filled with recipes that encourage healthy cooking and eating habits. If you truly love to cook, then there is no shortage of recipes that you can try out along the way. The really good news is that you can incorporate healthy cooking into your cooking routine whether you are cooking for one or a household of ten.</p>
<p>There are many that will argue that cooking healthy food costs more than cooking the prepackaged foods that pack on the calories and additives. The truth of the matter is that when you compare the costs with the medical bills of the future for failing to do so, they seem rather slight by comparison. Yes, good food costs more money. In many cases, that is a simple fact of life. However, by learning portion control and eating the proper portions you just may discover that you are actually spending less as you adjust to the proper amounts of food you should be consuming in order to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.</p>
<p>Cooking healthy isn’t an overnight change; it is a lifestyle change that should be implemented one step at a time. You do not have to go into your kitchen and throw out every little thing that you deem ‘unhealthy’ only work to not buy more of these items once they’ve been used. Make wiser decisions when purchasing fats for food preparation and you will discover that you’ve made a vitally important step in the process of incorporating healthy cooking and eating habits in your home.</p>
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<p><a href="http://ourhealthierliving.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/fruits-and-vegetables.jpg#utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=feed"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-865" title="fruits and vegetables" src="http://ourhealthierliving.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/fruits-and-vegetables.jpg" alt="fruits and vegetables Eating These Great Foods Will Lead to Losing Weight Fast" width="180" height="130" /></a>Looking for a dependable way to lose weight fast?  Stop wasting your time with the latest fad diets and miracle pills. The only proven method for weight loss is to eat better and exercise more. You will see better results by gradually making these adjustments as part of an overall healthier lifestyle instead of as a temporary crash diet. This article will suggest a few nutritious foods you can eat that will also fill you up.</p>
<p>Potatoes are one of the healthiest vegetables out there, but they often get a bad reputation as a fatty food because of their high carb content. The truth is, carbohydrates are not bad themselves, the problem is when processed carbohydrates make up a large part of a person&#8217;s daily intake. Starchy carbohydrates such as the ones in potatoes are actually beneficial to the body and should be a part of your every day diet. An average sized potato by itself only has around 100 calories, yet will make you feel full if topped with the right low-fat condiments.</p>
<p>The mistake most people make when adding potatoes into their diet is to top them with all sorts of fatty foods.  Butter, sour cream, bacon, and cheese may make for a great loaded baked potato, but they also add a ton of fat and calories to an otherwise healthy meal. Substitute low-fat cheese, nonfat yogurt, and lowfat margarine to keep that same delicious taste without sacrificing your diet.Leave the peel on the potato for extra fiber and nutrition.</p>
<p>Fruits and vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet. In addition to providing plenty of nutrients and fiber themselves, they are an easy way to prevent yourself from choosing an unhealthy alternative. Reaching for an apple instead of a bag of chips will remove a lot of calories, fat, and sodium from your daily intake. To loss weight fast, you should aim to get most of your calories from fruits and vegetables instead of fat and processed carbohydrates.</p>
<p>Whenever possible, eat your fruits and vegetables raw and unpeeled. In many cases, the peel contains the bulk of the vitamins and minerals. Be sure to scrub them thoroughly to remove any dirt and pesticide residue. If you must cook them, try to steam your vegetables instead of boiling or microwaving. Steaming leaves most of the nutrients in the food, where other cooking methods may not. Steamed vegetables will retain most of their natural flavor, reducing the need for artificial seasonings and fatty toppings like butter or sour cream.</p>
<p>Try to eat a significant amount of citrus fruit in your diet. Citric acid is known to assist the digestive system in breaking down fatty food, along with containing your daily requirement of Vitamin C.  Vitamin C is crucial to a healthy immune system and to having enough energy to keep up with your exercise routine. Apples are another good choice for those looking to loss weight fast because they have a high fiber content and will fill you up quickly.</p>
<p>-The Health Dude-</p>
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<p><a href="http://ourhealthierliving.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/pregnant-womanlg.jpg#utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=feed"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-790" title="pregnant womanlg" src="http://ourhealthierliving.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/pregnant-womanlg.jpg" alt="pregnant womanlg Pregnancy Nutrition: Ensure a Healthy Birth" width="180" height="130" /></a>Children grow up too fast. Before too long the almost indistinguishable speck in your womb is going to be flying down a hill on a bike with their hands in the air and driving down the interstate in your new car. Before you know it you’ll be telling them good-bye as they start college, crossing your fingers and hoping for the best. You will never have the opportunity to nurture them again that you do right now, when they’re safely inside you tucked away from the outside world. This is going to be the last time in your life that it’s a piece of cake to get them to eat their vegetables, so enjoy it! You’re going to spend the next eighteen years (and then some) trying to convince them that spinach is good for them and that the slimy stuff on the outside of their carrots is just pulp, but right now you’re making all the decisions when it comes to what they eat.</p>
<p>Proper pregnancy nutrition is a vital factor in proper fetal development because the fetus is physically incapable of providing for itself, nor can it show any visible signs of malnourishment between monthly check-ups as a newborn can. That means that for the next nine months it’s going to be completely up to you to ensure that you are properly eating for two, taking in the vitamins and nutrients that are going to help you give birth to a healthy, happy baby while keeping yourself healthy at the same time. Remember, your baby is going to take what it needs long before those nutrients ever have the opportunity to go through your system.  By not eating properly you’re not only harming your baby, you’re harming yourself as well. That’s why it’s so important that you make sure you get the vitamins and nutrients that <em>you</em> need for the next nine months as well. Lack of attention might still lead to a healthy baby, but baby is not going to change him or herself!  Mom needs to be healthy too in order to keep up with her little bundle of joy in the coming months. Giving birth is hard enough on the body. You certainly don’t want to add malnutrition into the mix.</p>
<p>The problem that many women face when it comes to pregnancy nutrition is that they simply don’t understand. Why? Not because they’re stupid, or because they don’t want to do what’s best for their baby. It’s because most books on pregnancy, particularly those that deal with the ins and outs of nutrition for the next nine months, are written by medical professionals. That makes sense, right? Who better to take advice from concerning the growth and development of your baby than the doctor that’s made it their life’s work?</p>
<p>Most moms aren’t doctors, however, and that’s where the trouble comes in. It’s all well and good to sit down and look at a chart that shows how much of each mineral you’re supposed to take in on a daily basis over the next nine months, but if you don’t understand what you’re reading and the effect it’s going to have on your baby then it isn’t going to do you a whole lot of good. You’re going to spend a month, maybe two, looking at the labels on the back of your food. Then you’re going to get sick of it and go back to your old eating habits, reasoning that you’ve always been healthy. You’re taking your prenatal vitamins. What could go wrong?</p>
<p>What’s that mean? It means you don’t have to go out and buy a medical dictionary to understand what you’re about to read! Even if you can’t follow an ordinary, “recommended” pregnancy diet (which tends to get old after the first trimester) you can still give your little bundle of joy a “best odds” chance at making a great start in life.</p>
<p>Staying healthy during pregnancy is not a difficult proposition if you know what you need to do. Women have been giving birth for a millennium, and most of them didn’t have an anxious OB hovering over them every two to four weeks to ensure everything was moving along as it should. If you can follow the basic guidelines of nutrition and throw in a heavy dose of common sense you will be well on your way to a happy, healthy baby in no time at all.</p>
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<p>What is the secret to a long and healthy life?  It is in the food that we eat.  As you well know, all foods are not created equal.  Choosing and eating the right foods may help increase your life expectancy as well as the quality of your life, including answering your question on <a href="http://www.howtoloosebodyfatfast.com/" target="_blank">How To Loose Body Fat</a>.</p>
<p>Here are ten of the top power packed foods designed to give you energy, vitality and all around good health!</p>
<p>1. Beans; If they give you gas, take precautions before you eat them.  Soaking them first can help.  Beans of all kinds (kidney, navy, lentils, chickpeas, Northern) are high in protein.  This is plant protein so it contains very little fat, carbs, and calories.  If fiber is a problem in your diet, eating a healthy portion of beans each day can keep your digestive system healthy.</p>
<p>2. Oatmeal; Oatmeal is coming into popularity as a food that lowers blood cholesterol.  You can make it yourself with rolled oats or eat the instant kind if you are in a hurry.  Oatmeal is a filling grain that also provides much needed fiber to keep hunger at bay and your blood sugar constant.</p>
<p>3. Fruits; Fruits are filled with antioxidants such as Vitamin C and A.  Antioxidants fight free radical damage in the body and reduce the risk of cancer.  Berries such as blueberries and grapes have the highest amount of antioxidants.  But choose an array of fruits in a wide variety of colors for maximum health.  The antioxidants in fruit boost the immune system to fight the effects of aging in the body.</p>
<p>4. Alli um foods; This class of foods includes garlic, onions, leeks and shallots.  Garlic is known for lowering cholesterol. Alli um vegetables help guard the body against the risk of cancer and many other ailments.  They also help lower blood pressure and prevent blood clots.  Eating these power packed vegetables in their natural state especially garlic increases their health benefits.</p>
<p>5. Salmon; Eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids reduces the risk of heart disease and other conditions like atherosclerosis.  Wild salmon is a fatty fish but it contains good fats that has been proven to improve health in children and adults.  Salmon is rich in protein which is of great use after an exercise session to build muscle tissue.</p>
<p>6. Flax seed; Like salmon it contains omega-3 fatty acids.  These seeds also contain omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids.  You get a lot of power to fight high cholesterol, heart disease and diabetes with this seed.  Ground flax seed can be added to fruit smoothies, sprinkled in yogurt, eaten with cereal or added to pancake mix to name a few.</p>
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<p>7. Peppers; Peppers are colorful.  They contain antioxidants like beta-carotene and Vitamin C.  Peppers range from mild and sweet to so hot you&#8217;ll be calling the fire department.  All peppers contain a substance called capsaicin.  Capsaicin has the properties of an anti-inflammatory, a pain reliever, lowers cancer risk and heart disease.  They are good in salads, salsa and all sorts of dishes.</p>
<p>8. Nuts and seeds; Nuts are high in fat but those fats are the good kind.  Peanuts, almonds, Brazil nuts, walnuts and pistachios are all providers of good fats and protein.  Crush them into a fine powder and use as a coating instead of higher carb bread crumbs.  Nuts help to lower cholesterol.  Eat them right out of the shell with no additives.</p>
<p>9. Acai; This berry has been in the news lately.  It is rich in antioxidants and increases energy.  You can get more done and look better while doing it.  You can get Acai juice and supplements in your health food store.</p>
<p>10. Yogurt; The fat free variety is good for you.  Yogurt contains calcium, Vitamin B, and protein.  If you don&#8217;t drink milk, yogurt is an alternative to get your calcium in to build strong bones and teeth.  Live yogurt also contains friendly bacteria to help promote a healthy digestive system.</p>
<p>Building a better healthier body begins with what you eat.  Try these super foods to get started on the right foot.</p>
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