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Discover Your Inner Yogi!

Posted on 12. Sep, 2010 by Core Health Expert.

Yoga has something to offer everyone from the body conscious to the spiritually inclined. Some practice it as a form of meditation, while others use it as a tool for overall body health and an improved physique. Yoga is gentle on bones and joints, and rather than building muscle, it builds muscle tone, making it [...]

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Okra

Posted on 08. Sep, 2010 by Core Health Expert.

A popular ingredient in Southern Creole and Cajun food, as well as in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Caribbean cooking, Okra is one vegetable that many of us are unfamiliar with, especially when it comes to incorporating it into home-cooked meals. Otherwise known as lady’s fingers or more commonly as an important ingredient in gumbo, these long, pointy shaped pods are very versatile. Okra contains mucilage, a gel-like [...]

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Dealing with Stress

Posted on 04. Sep, 2010 by Core Health Expert.

Many of us stuffer with stress, some of us more than others. However, few of us are really aware that stress impacts our health. Fear not though, there are simple steps you can take to help better manage it. Usually associated with the physical and mental side-effects of a busy lifestyle, stress is rampant during times such as this. For [...]

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Boost Performance

Posted on 30. Aug, 2010 by Core Health Expert.

Research from the University of Exeter has revealed that taking a dietary supplement to boost nitric oxide in the body, may significantly boost stamina during high-intensity exercise. A report published by the Journal of Applied Physiology, details how the placebo controlled study measured physical performance under different levels of exercise intensity.  Nine healthy adult males randomly [...]

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Stuffed Peppers

Posted on 27. Aug, 2010 by Core Health Expert.

Fresh out of ideas for dinner tonight? Here is one great idea that’s sure to please the entire family. This stuffed pepper recipe is healthy, high in protein and low in fat. Most importantly it’s extremely satisfying and delicious. I promise you won’t miss that heavy side of carbohydrates you’ve become so accustomed to! Stuffed [...]

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Bad Egg?

Posted on 24. Aug, 2010 by Core Health Expert.

Based on industry estimates, Americans eat 220 million eggs a day, but the recent salmonella scare has people across the country acting cautiously when it comes to buying eggs. Seemingly, no one is safe from food-born illness when even your trusted, local grocery store could sell you a bad egg! Where eggs are concerned, knowledge [...]

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Top 7 Risk Factors for Heart Disease

Posted on 20. Aug, 2010 by Core Health Expert.

We hear the same statistic year after year, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US. So why isn’t this statistic changing? The most common type of heart disease is coronary artery disease (CAD), which can lead to heart attack. According to the CDC, in 2009, an estimated 785,000 Americans suffered a new [...]

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Protein Shakes Examined

Posted on 17. Aug, 2010 by Core Health Expert.

Traditionally, many of us associate protein shakes with bicep bulging body builders. However, as we continue our quest for the ultimate healthy body, protein shakes are becoming increasingly targeted at the health conscious and as a solution to the battle with the bulge. Protein is a building block for healthy muscles, bones, skin and other [...]

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