Simple Summer Pasta
Posted on 11. Jun, 2010 by Core Health Expert.
Traditionally, when we think of pasta we imagine creamy, carb-filled bowls of bliss that in many instances contain almost our entire days allowance for fat and calories! Well, I am here to tell you that pasta doesn’t have to be unhealthy. By using fresh ingredients and making a few simple modifications, you don’t have to [...]
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To Soy or Not To Soy!
Posted on 08. Jun, 2010 by Core Health Expert.
Soy products are big business in the health food industry. Promoted for its appeal as a natural, low fat, no cholesterol food, it’s easy to see why so many of us would buy into the claim that soy is a health food. Besides, if much of Asia enjoys dietary forms of soy on a daily [...]
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Skinny, sugar-free latte, hold the whip!
Posted on 05. Jun, 2010 by Core Health Expert.
For many of us, grabbing that obligatory cup of coffee on our way to work or after running errands, serves as a much needed pick me up or a special treat that brightens up the day! Summer time signals it’s time to trade in your regular hot cup of Joe for a cooler beverage. Beware [...]
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Top 7 Low-Calorie Mocktails
Posted on 02. Jun, 2010 by Core Health Expert.
Ok, so you enjoy an ice cold beverage outside during the summer months but do you really know how many calories are in your favorite cocktails? A Pina Colada, for example, has more calories than a Big Mac! Here are a some refreshing alternatives to those high-calorie, alcoholic beverages that you can enjoy all summer [...]
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African Shrimp Curry
Posted on 28. May, 2010 by Core Health Expert.
To follow my post about the benefits of shrimp, here is a wonderful recipe for you to try. It’s sweet and spicy all at the same time, not to mention good for you. Shrimp is 90% protein! Curry’s anti-inflammatory properties have been shown in studies to promote neurological health and protect us from certain types [...]
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Cortisol Control
Posted on 25. May, 2010 by Core Health Expert.
Commonly known as the “stress hormone,” this very important hormone is produced and secreted by the adrenal gland. It helps regulate numerous body functions including blood pressure, insulin release, glucose metabolism, immune function and inflammatory response. It also plays an important role in the regulation of emotion, cognition, reward, and energy utilization. Why do we [...]
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Top 7 Tricks To Rev Up Your Metabolism
Posted on 20. May, 2010 by Core Health Expert.
Our basal metabolic rate (the amount of energy expended while at rest) is thought to be largely determined by genetics, but dietary experts at Prevention Magazine believe there are lifestyle changes we can all make to speed up our metabolism. 1. Eat more to weigh less: I know this sounds like a total contradiction, but [...]
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Bountiful Broccoli
Posted on 18. May, 2010 by Core Health Expert.
Would you be surprised to learn that one cup of broccoli provides more vitamin C than an orange? I’m guessing that you would be, considering that most of us are taught from an early age that citrus fruits are our best source of vitamin C. One cup of broccoli contains 123 mg of vitamin C, [...]
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