Tag Archives: Intelligent Nutrition

A Guide To Buying Bread

Posted on 30. Dec, 2009 by Core Health Expert.

The seemingly simple task of going to the store to pick up a loaf of bread can sometimes turn out to be a lengthy and confusing process. Chances are, you’ve remained faithful to the same type or brand of bread for years, assuming that what you were feeding your family was healthy and nutritious. However, [...]

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Healthy, Easy Breakfast Solutions

Posted on 16. Dec, 2009 by Core Health Expert.

Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. A nutritious breakfast is linked to many health benefits including weight control and improved mental and physical performance. Eating a breakfast high in fiber and in protein will keep hunger at bay until lunch time and help reduce mid-morning snacking! As the name implies, breakfast [...]

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Top 7 Ways to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

Posted on 08. Dec, 2009 by Core Health Expert.

The holidays are a joyful time when indulgence in everything from eggnog to pecan pie is a necessary evil. For many people, gaining a few pounds by the New Year is about as likely as a low bank balance following a holiday shopping spree! Studies show that most American’s don’t lose the weight they gain [...]

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Fat Burning Foods

Posted on 03. Dec, 2009 by Core Health Expert.

When you hear the phrase “thermogenic foods,” you probably think of spicy, hot foods that heat up the body and often leave an unpleasant burning sensation in the mouth.  Hot spices and peppers are thermogenic foods that help boost the metabolism, but there are many other foods that offer thermogenic benefits that may not come [...]

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Superfood of the Week: Avocados

Posted on 20. Aug, 2009 by Core Health Expert.

Forget forbidden fruits. Avocados shouldn’t be off limits in your quest for optimal health, wellness and weight loss. Avocados are a great source of vital vitamins and minerals. Half a medium avocado (about four ounces) provides a whopping 500 milligrams of potassium, more than 1/3 of the RDA for folate (folic acid), 10% or more [...]

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Are Organic Foods Really Healthier?

Posted on 17. Aug, 2009 by Core Health Expert.

Are organic foods really healthier than non-organic foods? Certified clinical nutritionist Karen Falbo is the Nutrition Program Manager for Colorado Based Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage. She’s also the author of a wonderful whole food allergy elimination cookbook (that I own) titled Vital Abundance Cooking. The book contains deliciously healthy recipes that are gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, [...]

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10 Tips For Controlling Cravings

Posted on 16. Jul, 2009 by Core Health Expert.

Carb cravings? Sugar cravings? Food cravings? Here’s a few things that you may not have thought of to help you control cravings: Brush your teeth- Food just doesn’t taste good after a fresh spearmint brushing. You may not want to mess up your fresh breath. Eat foods with fiber- Fiber will cause you to feel [...]

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An Onion a Day Keeps The Doctor Away

Posted on 10. Jul, 2009 by Core Health Expert.

The onions nutritional value is superb. I think of onions and other alliums like garlic and leeks as superfoods-nutrient dense foods. Thanks to Chef Rachel for the wonderful info. Have you had your onions today? Onions have been held in high esteem throughout recorded history and used in nearly every cuisine around the globe.  They [...]

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