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Aurora Geib ~ High Cholesterol Levels Easily Managed With These Five Nutritious Foods

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NaturalNews  May 28 2014

“In addition to making a few dietary changes, don’t neglect those other heart-healthy steps you can take that also help lower cholesterol, like regular aerobic exercise. Like dietary changes, exercise doesn’t have to be complicated or extreme: Simply taking regular walks can yield amazing benefits.” A Geib

beansAlmost 15 percent of American adults have high levels of cholesterol, putting them at risk for stroke, heart disease and other serious health issues that can significantly increase the risk of mortality. (1) For many, cholesterol-controlling drugs called statins have become a mainstay, yet despite the widespread use of statins, recent studies have shown that using them long-term may also pose serious risks.

Turning to medication for every ailment is a deeply entrenched habit associated with Western culture, but the fact is, there are alternatives for controlling cholesterol that don’t include medicine. These approaches rely on a few simple dietary changes that can help reduce cholesterol significantly.

What is cholesterol anyway?

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Casie Terry ~ 7 Nutrient Combinations That Maximize Absorption and Boost Health

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Wake Up World  April 4 2014

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Chefs are masterful when it comes to pairing complex flavor profiles that delight your taste buds, but more complicated still is the paring of foods and nutrients that stand to maximize your nutrient intake and boost your health. While some nutrient combinations work together to increase the absorption of one another, others simply compliment each other to provide incredible protection.  Here are seven complementary nutrients that you should always look to consume together.

1. Curcumin + Omega-3

Curcumin holds extraordinary potential for protecting your brain and reducing cerebral inflammation. In fact, many experts are calling curcumin the ‘King of All Spices” for its role in preventing the formation of beta amyloid plaque in the brain, in addition to the many other health benefits it provides. Add some brain-boosting omega-3s to your intake of curcumin and you have a powerful brain-protecting duo that should keep you sharp for years to come.

2. CoQ-10 + Astaxanthin

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Top Superfoods For Healthy Weight Loss

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NaturalNews June 11 2013

Dietary fiberIf you are still struggling with losing weight while craving the enjoyment of great tasting foods, you may be pleasantly surprised and encouraged by this article.

There are foods you can enjoy that are nutrient dense, low in calories, and more importantly are starch resistant. Starch resistant foods and baking flours are the latest dietary craze, which may be the solution to end other crash diet crazes.

Even more importantly, starch resistant foods and flours have been found to improve colon or bowel health, curb cancer, and prevent adult onset diabetes 2.

Essentially, starch resistance carbohydrate foods are not fully digested and turned to sugar, which is stored as fat if it isn’t metabolized for energy. Thus starch resistant foods are perfect for weight loss. Blood sugar spiking is also eliminated to protect against insulin resistance and diabetes.

Starch resistant foods have insoluble and soluble fiber properties. Insoluble fiber absorbs fluids and helps create well formed bowel movements in the colon. Soluble fibers are digested slowly and are more viscous, helping one feel full without craving more food.

The fibrous starch in starch resistant food collects in the large intestine or colon to support probiotic bacteria colonization. Researchers at the University of Colorado – Denver have discovered this process helps eliminate colon polyps to prevent colon cancer while also protecting against infection and inflammation.

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How To Prevent Gallstones Naturally Through Diet

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NaturalSociety May 18 2013

Gallstones are painful pebble-like objects that form in the gallbladder, which occur when bile stored in the gallbladder hardens. This happens for a variety of reasons, but mainly when the bile contains too much cholesterol, bilirubin, or salts. While an estimated 20 million people in the U.S. suffer from gallstones, they are more common in women, overweight people, and those who lose weight too quickly. Gallstones also run in the family. If you want to know how to prevent gallstones, the good news is that there are simple, natural solutions.

How to Prevent Gallstones Through Diet

Traditional medicine usually resorts to surgery to remove gallstones or medications designed to dissolve them. The latter method can take days or even months to dissolve the stones. Preventing them first is quite obviously the best option.

A healthy gallbladder depends on a healthy body, and keeping the gallbladder healthy begins with a proper diet. Juicing on a daily basis can help drastically, delivering high impact nutrients in a concentrated and quick form. Several online sources say beets are especially useful in the prevention and even treatment of gallstones or a gallbladder attack. They are even recommended for the pain associated with gallstones.

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Health Benefits Of Pecans – Over 7 Reasons To Enjoy Pecans

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Natural Society March 11 2013

Known as one of the most popular tree nuts around, pecans come from a large deciduous tree native to North America and Mexico. The nut can be found in hundreds of different varieties, and can be enjoyed fresh, roasted, or added in various recipes . Best of all, the health benefits of pecans can be experienced all year round.

Nutritional Content of Pecans

Composed predominantly of fat – with a fat content of 70+ percent – pecans contain more fat than just about any other nut. But don’t let fat content fool you; these large, buttery flavored nuts are rich in numerous vitamins and minerals known for promoting various aspects of health. Below I have outlined some of the most prominent nutrients found in pecans. The figures are based on a 1 ounce serving (28 grams) of pecans.

  • Fiber – 2.7 grams. 11% RDA.
  • Manganese – 1.3 milligrams. 64% RDA.
  • Copper – 0.3 milligrams. 17% RDA.
  • Thiamin – 0.2 milligrams. 12% RDA.
  • Magnesium – 34.2 milligrams. 9% RDA.
  • Phosphorus – 78.2 milligrams. 8% RDA.
  • Iron – 0.7 milligrams. 4% RDA.
  • Protein – 2.6 grams. 5% RDA.
  • Fatty Acids, Total Polyunsaturated – 6.128 grams.
  • Carotene-ß – 29 µg.
  • Crypto-xanthin-ß – 9 µg.
  • Lutein-zeaxanthin – 17 µg.

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