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***Eat Smarter & 5 Tips

In order to eat smarter and lose weight, each day choose from “100 Ways to cut calories at americaonthemove.org.” Try a new tip each day or find a tip that works best for you. Make Mindful food choices. Take a step toward making an achievable meal plan to use foods that are whole and can impact calorie intake. Eat less of the food you usually chose especially if they are not plant-based. Make optimal nutrition your goal. Choose a diet plan that is low in fat (25-30 per cent of calories), high in fiber (25-30 grams), and rich in fruits and vegetables.

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***RESEARCH FINDING: Antioxidants – Finding Ways to Support its Protection

Antioxidants have become so popular and it's one of the new buzzwords of today. You see it on the labels of foods that appear in the grocery store, colorful fruits and vegetables are packed with them, even cosmetics - skin care, hair care are now on the bandwagon singing its praises. Hallelujah!

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***Spicy Cranberry Turkey Wrap

Ingredients: 1 cup Orange juice 1 cup Sugar 1 bag (12 oz) Cranberries, fresh or frozen*rn½ cup Currants or raisinsrn½ cup Onion, dicedrn¼ cup Red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon Jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced 1 teaspoon Garlic, fresh or jarred, mincedrn¾ teaspoon Cumin, groundrn½ teaspoon Cinnamon, ground 1 lb Turkey breast Cutlets 1/2-cup Spreadable goat cheese or cream cheese 4 Flour tortillas, low fat, 10-inch 4 large Lettuce leaves, romaine or leaf 1 tablespoon Fresh cilantro, chopped 1 Apple, thinly sliced Directions:

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***How to use Fish & Shellfish for Heart Health

Most fish and shellfish are lower in fat than either poultry or meat and are the best source of animal protein. “ Fish is a heart food” came from observations of people who ate or didn’t eat fish. The evidence now shows and is clear that the American Heart Association recommends having fatty fish twice a week. Fish contains primarily unsaturated fats and they are the best source of omega-3 fatty acids, considered helpful in preventing heart attacks and in controlling high blood pressure.

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***Spicy Cranberry Turkey Wrap

Ingredients: 1 cup Orange juice 1 cup Sugar 1 bag (12 oz) Cranberries, fresh or frozen*rn½ cup Currants or raisinsrn½ cup Onion, dicedrn¼ cup Red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon Jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced 1 teaspoon Garlic, fresh or jarred, mincedrn¾ teaspoon Cumin, groundrn½ teaspoon Cinnamon, ground 1 lb Turkey breast Cutlets 1/2-cup Spreadable goat cheese or cream cheese 4 Flour tortillas, low fat, 10-inch 4 large Lettuce leaves, romaine or leaf 1 tablespoon Fresh cilantro, chopped 1 Apple, thinly sliced Directions:

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***Breakfast Tips

For Breakfast, Choose: o Fresh fruit and or juicerno Hot cereal such at Oatmeal Or any 100% whole grainrno Cold Cereal 100% whole grain with skim Milk or Soyrno 100% whole grain bread. Specify (dry) (use preserves, jelly or honeyrno Whole grain English muffins or bagels instead of croissants or biscuitsrno Canadian bacon or lean ham (2-3 grams of fat) is a much leaner choice than sausage, (32 grams of per 4 links). If you have to have bacon, keep it at 2 slices (5 grams of fat). o Pancakes, (no butter), with syrup or fruit (ask to have butter on side)r

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***How to Eliminate Sugar and Boost Healthy Breasts: Part 1

Healthy Eating for Breast Health Discover What? How to Eliminate Sugar from your diet and Boost Healthy Breasts Research shows that cancer has an insatiable appetite for sugar. As the saying goes, you are what you eat is not a myth. The evidence is there that cancer cells thrive on the fuel of glucose and use more of it than regular normal cells.

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***Nutrigenomics, Is it the Wave of the Future?

We all know the importance of food and its impact on our health. Nutrigenomics is the scientific vehicle that not only informs that nutrition influences health, but that food may also have an influence on the expression of our genetic makeup. What this means is that nutrigenomics will take out the guesswork out of nutrition by achieving optimal health through the medium of personalized genetic profiles. Currently, general recommendations for food are given for optimal health. But with breakthroughs of Nutrigenomics, “across the board recommendations” will soon become obsolete.

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***Healthy Tips For Thanksgiving & Beyond

The average American gains a pound or more over the holidays (overweight people seem to gain more) and most never lose it. Win the battle and put some strategies in place. Check out my winning Success tips below. Let us remember Thanksgiving is a day for us to take stock, being thankful, give back to your community or those in need. 10 tips that Guarantee Success rnr

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***Body Composition and its effects on Health

There is a correlation between body composition and health ranging from mortality and morbidity to immunity, longevity, high function and athletic performance. Body composition analysis is one of the tools used in preventative, therapeutic and research applications. In the human body, body composition analysis is the clinical assessment of tissue and fluid compartments. Fat Mass is the total amount of stored lipids (fat) in the body and consists of the following types of fat:

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***FIVE STRATEGIES SUPERMARKET SOLUTIONS TO LIVE DELICIOUSLY

Study shows 1 in 3 shopper is confused about what to eat to be healthy. Bare in mind that supermarket covers 44,00 square feet and offers 30,000 items that add to more confusion. You can find healthy choices in the supermarket if you plan ahead to find healthy solutions. Here are these 5 super strategies that will guarantee that you will find great, tasty, whole foods that is good for you. Planning Ahead

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***HEALTHY HABITS FOR LIVING LONGER

Stay Healthy to 100 and Beyond Is that possible? Yes, there are breakthroughs that show that we can age healthy with healthy habits and options to get us there. In the last century the average life expectancy at birth in the US was 47 years. Today many of us can live twice as long. However, some people tend to believe that aging is a disease over which there is limited control and one that limits them of their independence and satisfaction.

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***Preventive Measures for Vitamin Deficiencies

Eating a variety of food is the best way to get these important nutrients or through supplementation. Eat the natural, whole foods that are vitamin-rich as specified below. Vitamin A: Promotes growth, healthy skin and immune function. It helps your eyes to function properly. Liver, salmon, kale, turnip greens, spinach, broccoli, carrots, sweet potatoes, squash, cantaloupes, apricots, red peppers and tomatoes.

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***Breast Health – What is best for them?

There is so much misinformation about the dangers and prevalence of breast cancer highlighted by the media that the prevention of the disease is still buried in myth. Look at what really helps to keep your breast healthy. Dr. Tanya Selli wrote in an article “What’s best for your breasts” that I found very interesting and have adapted the information to highlight her findings. The article is presented in two segments: 1. “Prevention of breast disease is steeped in myth” is the first segment discussion on bra wearing vs. no bra wearing and the myths rnr

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***GRILLED CHICKEN WITH MANGO SALSA

1 Mango (12 ounces), peeled and finely chopped 1 tablespoon limejuice 1 tablespoon + 1 ½ teaspoons orange juicern¼ small onion, finely choppedrn¼ teaspoon salt 5 or 6 drops hot pepper sauce 2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each) 1- tablespoon vegetable oilrn½ teaspoon saltrn¼ teaspoon ground black pepper In a medium bowl, combine the mango, limejuice, orange juice, onion, salt and pepper sauce. Stir in the cilantro.

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***Full Body Protection of Green Tea

The Asians and the British love to drink tea especially green tea in their diet. Researchers found that there is much protection against cancer. Tea drinking is slower to catch on in the United States and other Western countries as the daily beverage of choice. There are many researchers exploring green tea’s cancer fighting effects at the cellular level. Green tea seems to protect different kinds of cells.

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***Diabetes Glucose Testing

Blood glucose values change often daily and bounce around from day to day. Situations can trigger an unexpected rise. Incidents like illness or infection can boost your blood glucose; even a minor upper respiratory illness or a scraped foot can cause a significant jump in your numbers. Stress is no exemption, it too can trigger stress related hormone to get in on the action.

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Summer! The Time for Eating Fresh Fruits & Vegetables

Research shows more than 90% of all Americans do not eat their recommended amounts of fruits & vegetables. The amounts of fruits and vegetables you need each day may seem overwhelming. However, fruits and vegetables provide the coveted combination of great taste, nutrition, and abundant variety. Eating a colorful rainbow of fruits and vegetables provides a wide range of valuable nutrients like fiber, antioxidants, phytochemicals, vitamins and potassium. Use Fruits and Vegetables as a convenient mealtime accompaniment or your daytime snacks.

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***Capture the Goodness of Berries for Good Health

We often eat berries for dessert or as a part of a general meal but did you know that berries are good cancer busters? They prevent constipation a subject that some people are afraid to talk about. Berries also reduce the risk of infection. Take for example strawberries; the Romans believed strawberries could cure everything from loose teeth to gastritis. Raspberries, according to folklore, had the ability to soothe inflamed tonsils.

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***Healthy Lemon Rosemary Marinated Halibut

This marinade is delicious for chicken as well as your favorite types of fish and shellfish. Marinade: 2 tablespoons dry white w 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemaryrn¼ teaspoon saltrn¼ teaspoons freshly ground black pepperrn½ teaspoon onion powder (optional) 1pound halibut fillets, or any firm white fish, cut into 4ounce portions Preparation For Marinade:

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***Safe Food Handling Practices for Summer and Beyond

Summer is here! Oh yes. Can you feel the heat? It is sizzling and it's the season for delicious dishes to be prepared and served in many different ways, some conventional and some not so conventional. You need to arm yourself with helpful tips to keep food safe to prevent you from getting food-borne illnesses. There are four parts to this series, so come back to learn more: • Keep it Cold • Keep it Clea • Cook it Thoroughly • Keep Hot Foods Hot and • Cold Foods Cold Keep it Cold:

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***Benefits of Herbs and Spices

BENEFITS OF HERBS AND SPICESr You know that herbs and spices make food taste great. Use them to flavor foods without added salt, sugar, and fat. Using herbs and spices allows you to meet today’s dietary guidelines. This gives you more reason to season and spice up your taste buds and health.r

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***Healthy Meals for the Empty Nesters

Gone are the days that you're used to cooking for an entire family of three or more, preparing meals just for one or two people put reluctance in your style. You don't have to shortchange yourself. You can follow a healthy diet and serve up delicious meals for yourself and your spouse without spending a lot of time and money. See below How to Choose or Prepare Healthful Meals

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***Therapeutic Lifestyle Program for A Healthy Heart

The heart is one of the most studied organs where research is concerned. It is the number one disease that kills more people every year. Heart disease is often referred to as a "man's" disease. But reports show that women are not far behind. In the United States, 41 percent of deaths in women are caused by heart disease. It's shown that women are more than ten times more likely to die of heart disease than of breast cancer. This is a staggering fact to digest.

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***Nutrition Facts About Fruits [Science First]

Fruits are vital components of a healthy diet. Yet 60% of Americans hardly eat enough fruits. Many say it is hard to fit them in and hard to do. To meet your daily requirements, it means eating 2 to 3 cups of fruit. This presents a challenge for many. Arming yourself with the knowledge on how to include fruits in the diet, the role they play in optimal good health, is an incentive to make them priorities as components of your healthy lifestyle. Fruits are delicious, colorful and can be eaten on demand.

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***Summer Picnic Pitfalls

People with certain at risk diseases like Arthritis an autoimmune disease may be susceptible to bacteria poisoning during festive occasions during the hot summer months. Back yard barbecues and picnics in the park set the stage for foodborne poisoning. During these hot spells, “bacteria breed faster” says Ben Chapman, PhD, an assistant professor and food safety specialist at North Carolina State University in Raleigh. He went on to say that “there is a greater risk for contamination when you prep and eat food outside.”

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***STEP TO GOOD HEALTH

Walk your way to live well Walking is a natural process. When you become more active, you not only feel better you are more relaxed and your health improves as well. Just do it, is what I always say when asked about exercise, start walking. Get an activity journal to help you set goals and achieve them. You can even get a pedometer to keep track of your daily steps.

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***10 Quick Tips for Safe Riding

You have heard this important message, “the family that plays together stays together.” This can be hard to do for some families with such diverse schedules. However, choosing a group exercise offers two-fold benefits for your family. It strengthens the bond among the family and it also burns those unneeded fat calories for a fitter body. Many people struggle to get fitness in their daily routine. One of the reasons that some people have a hard time working out is that they don’t want to sacrifice time with the family. Most active families choose to combine both.

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***Protect Your Healthy with Variety Goodness

Whether you day is gray or sunny add colorful healthy dishes to your menus. Colorful cancer fighting phytochemicals are plentiful throughout the year covering all seasons. These colorful fruits and vegetables provide varied textures, aromas and taste all for you to experience and add to your daily menus and weekly plans.

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***Daily Habits using your computer: Log off & Shut Down

According to “Clean up the World” by National Geography, “there are an estimated 55 million office computers in the U.S. and many of them never get switched off, needlessly consuming energy overnight and on weekends. Apparently computers and monitors use more electricity than all other office equipment combined. Computers left on all day, every day on average uses nearly 1,000 Kilowatts of electricity over the course of a year, producing more than a ton of carbon emissions.

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***SUMMER VEGETABLE BOWTIE SALAD RECIPE

Fresh vegetables make a lovely salad, especially if you can harvest them from your own garden. Ingredients: ½ pound dry bowties 1 - tablespoon virgin olive oil 2-3 medium-size carrotsrn¼ - 1/3 pound fresh or frozen green beansrn½ - 3/4 cup fresh or frozen corn kernelsrn½ cup fresh or frozen peas 1/3 cup Vinaigrette Dressingrn¼ cup chopped fresh parsley 1- tablespoon fresh thyme leavesrn¼ -1/3 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese How to Prepare: Cook the Pasta in boiling water until al dente.

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***Body Composition and its effects on Health

There is a correlation between body composition and health ranging from mortality and morbidity to immunity, longevity, high function and athletic performance. Body composition analysis is one of the tools used in preventative, therapeutic and research applications. In the human body, body composition analysis is the clinical assessment of tissue and fluid compartments. Fat Mass is the total amount of stored lipids (fat) in the body and consists of the following types of fat:

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***Can What You Drink Give You Full body Protection?

Yes, the Institute of Cancer Research showed findings on the cancer- fighting power of green tea. Drinking Green has properties that can give full protection to your body. In fact the research shows that the major component in green tea may impede the cancer process more extensively than they realized. The phytochemical found in green tea gives many scientists the reason to explore green tea’s cancer fighting effects on a cellular level.

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***ANTIOXIDANTS

What are they? How do they work, and why is it the new popular buzzword for everyone. Do you know exactly what antioxidants are and where they come from and the role they play in the body. Your answer may come in the form of “no, or I think so.” Here is a basic description. Antioxidants are nutrients, a group of vitamins and minerals that can prevent cancer, heart disease and even the damages of normal aging.

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***Probiotics! Are There Health Benefits?

We take vitamins and minerals to safeguard our health. Should we also add some bacteria? What are probiotics? The term refers to “friendly” bacteria that inhabit our intestines such as Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium. Every day, billions of these friendly intestinal bacteria are working hard to keep us healthy by performing numerous functions critical to our good health. These functions include aiding digestion, detoxifying the colon, supporting regular bowel movements, supporting immune functions, and fighting infection by food-borne or other disease-causing germs.

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THE BENEFITS OF TOMATOES

- Reduces the Risk of Cancer and Heart Disease - Prevents Cataracts Keeps older people active These are powerful statements to make about tomatoes and its contribution to good health. Tomatoes abound as summer approaches and this is a good time to focus and eat them. It is one of the fruits that everyone who gardens has on their list to plant in their summer garden and the most edible fruit eaten by Americans. Give thanks to Colonel Robert Gibbon Johnson, because Americans may never have tasted tomatoes.

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***SUMMER DAYS –WEIGHT MANAGEMENT STRATGIES

Here we go. Healthy eating is the start of effective weight control. It means finding simple healthy ways to reduce the number of calories you consume each day. It is the small changes you make that make a big difference. Summer is the perfect time to start. Try these steps to make a start and then find ways that can give you additional advantage.

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***Understanding your Body Composition

Are you a “ Pear “ or an “Apple”? This question may appear facetious. But understanding where you carry your body weight has significant impact on your health. Most people who have small waist tend to carry their weight below the waist such as in their hips, thighs and buttocks. They are the people who are referred to as “Pears”. The people who carry excessive fat in their bellies are referred to as “Apples”.

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***BEANS! SMART CHOICES FOR YOUR HEALTHY DIET AND LIFE

Beans are in the legume family and have a new profile. It was a staple in my family while growing up and still is in my own family. Everyone, the rich the poor, young, and the old are interested in good health. People are doing a variety of exercises to become fit. They are also changing their eating habits and the foods they are eating.

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***SHOPPING GUIDE

BREADS, PASTA, RICE AND GRAINS LOOK FOR - Whole-Grain Pasta, couscous, Oat Bran, quinoa, barley oatmeal grits, Kasha, brown rice oat bran, crack wheat, wild rice - Packaged mixes or prepared grain-based entrees, side dishes – usually have more sodium and fat Cereal LOOK FOR

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***Nutrition Tidbits with Kale/collard Green Recipe

People who eat spinach, collard greens, kale and other dark green, leaf vegetables five or six times a week have about 43 percent lower risk for macular degeneration than those who eat it less than once a month, according to a large study in Massachusetts. Apparently the carotenoids that they contain, zeaxanthin and lutein are believed to block the effects of free radicals in the outer retina of the eye, preventing them from damaging healthy eye tissue. BRAISED KALE OR COLLARD GREENS

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***Are You Tired & Fatigued?

Are You Feeling Tired? Do you feel sluggish getting out of bed instead of bouncing up in the morning feeling excited and energized? What caused this change? Low energy seems to develop over a long period of time. We lose the ability to distinguish between what is normal and not normal. When you examine your sleep habits, your productive hours in your day, how much exercise are you able to do, and what do you do in your spare time, you will get the answer of what caused the fatigue.

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