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The Breville JE98XL Juice Fountain, aimed at people just getting into juicing, seemed to be a good place for us to start our reviews. This juicer, while not the most powerful on the market, is a solid, affordable appliance designed for ease of use. Key Features This is a dual-speed juicer, with plenty of power to slice […]

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In the first part of this series, you learned about some foods that contain ample amounts of the vitamins and minerals your body needs. The second and final part of the series continues this list and proves that getting the vitamins you need for ample immune support doesn’t have to be expensive or consist of […]

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You’ve probably seen the rows upon rows of nutritional supplements in your local department or drug store that are touted to improve immune system function. Instead of swallowing endless handfuls of pills or chugging that horribly flavored beverage, try getting your vitamins from food. Your local grocery store has all of the vitamins your body […]

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Have you forgotten where you put your car keys, only to find them a few hours later in the freezer—next to your television remote control? If so, it sounds like you could use some help with your memory. The best food to help memory is listed below, and they’re all just as delicious as they […]

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There is something to be said for a phenomenon that is backed by investors such as Coke, Pepsi and even Madonna. While coconut water is creeping into the marketplace with notable wins such as distribution at Starbucks – it is also gaining notoriety from health advocates, medical professionals, athletes and party animals alike. They are […]

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Most of us tend to get into panic mode as soon as we feel a cold or flu coming on, remaining defenseless to one of nature’s most common perils. Fortunately, there are a few natural ways to fight the cold and flu to delay the onset of sickness or possibly even dodge the mucus bullet […]

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It’s been a battle for GMO labeling after the brutal defeat of Prop 37 at the hands of big business interests. Anti-labeling campaign “No on 37” appears to have been a major success for those who funded it (including Monsanto, Pepsi and Kraft), leading the way with a $46 million push. The argument seems silly […]

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Our goal is to provide you with the best possible healthy lifestyle tips so it is inevitable that we would cover one of America’s most discrete contributors to obesity: sugary drinks. Maybe you know they’re bad and it’s a treat – or maybe you really had no idea just how terrible these drinks can be […]

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In a previous blog post we managed to cover 6 healthy lifestyle tips related to beverages and drinks that should be avoided at all costs. To continue that theme, we have added these 6 additional liquids that you should consider completely cutting from your diet. If it’s difficult or not realistic for you to cut […]

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In a world full of energy drinks and an endless stream of fads aimed at boosting our daily energy levels, it’s obvious that we could all use a little more fuel in the tank. Sadly, there are too many energy draining foods that somehow manage to slip into the eating routines of Americans every day […]

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It’s always in your best interest to take preventative over reactive measures when it comes to your health or you might get knocked down with a nasty flu this season. If you know how to boost the immune system, you can spare yourself from the annoying symptoms that are synonymous with the change of seasons. […]

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It’s safe to say that nearly every one is aware that non-organic food is grown with pesticides but until recently, people weren’t thinking about exactly how much there was in each food. By the sounds of their name, you would think “The Dirty Dozen” is notorious for bad rhymes but they are the twelve most […]

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With the millions of liquid options available to drink every day, we often forget the simple choice – the base of everything we consume – water. For those of us in the developed world, we ignore many of the health benefits of water in favor of the seemingly more plentiful sugary beverages available at every […]

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With more companies figuring out how to cash in on the smoothie craze, it seems that many have lost sight of the smoothie’s greatest benefit: getting a lot of nutrition in one fell swoop. The sugary “substitutes” we can find at the food court aren’t going to provide any immune support this flu season. Obviously […]

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Yes, it’s flu season again. That wonderful time of year when everyone is on their guard from lingering bacteria, ready to commit anyone in its path to days of bedridden sickness. You don’t know who it will strike next – the guy in the cubicle next to you, the woman in front of you on […]

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Everyone knows that there is no cure for the common cold, but can it be prevented? Can we actually get immune support from lifestyle changes, common practices and exercise that will ward off frustrating and sometimes life-threatening illness? New research is showing that this may actually be possible—and that it is already working wonders for […]

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We’re all familiar with garlic and most of us actually love to eat it, though our dates might not feel the same after dinner with it’s less-than-pleasant effects on our breath. However, putting up with this slight inconvenience may actually be one of the best decisions you can make due to the major health benefits […]

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Echinacea is an herbal dietary supplement that, like countless others, is touted to be an effective method of preventing and perhaps even treating the common cold. However, recent studies are showing that this supplement may not be as effective as was once believed. Are we doomed to suffer with the common cold every season without […]

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You know you should put on sunscreen before you go out into the sun and you know that you should avoid the toxins found in cigarettes, alcoholic beverages and fast foods…but did you know that there are seven foods you can consume that will improve immune system function and actually fight disease? 1. Walnuts Omega-3 […]

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Even if you live under a rock, you’ve heard about yoga. The yoga craze looked like it may have been a fleeting trend a few years back, but has quickly surfaced as one of the most popular (and effective) activities chosen by those who lead a healthy, holistic lifestyle. Ironically, the gender that is commonly […]

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The most difficult part about making the change to a healthy lifestyle is the transitional phase. You’re never quite sure how much you should commit to changing at one time and get bombarded with all sorts of simple decisions that become incredibly difficult. People who fail at changing their lifestyle or eating more healthy do […]

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The great debate over the health benefits of caffeine, and more specifically coffee is one we can all relate to. With caffeine coming in a multitude of forms, it’s a hard substance to avoid and an easy one to become addicted to. Like so many other things in life there are pros and cons to […]

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The problem with most healthy lifestyle tips is they don’t consider people’s budgets and the fact that many Americans can’t afford to shop at the specialty natural food stores that promote healthier options. If you’ve ever felt that frustration before, you are not alone. Predictions show food prices continuing to increase with beef, dairy and […]

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That feeling of a fresh start with the turn of the New Year is exhilarating but the stench of defeat lingers around the corner when it comes to most peoples’ resolutions. If you want to avoid crushing your clean slate too early into the year, don’t commit to any of the following unrealistic resolutions! Cutting […]

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Thanksgiving – the glorious, glutenous holiday when we over-indulge, sleep it off, and then repeat. Post-holiday eating, many of us feel sluggish and resolve to turn over a healthy new leaf in the New Year. Instead of postponing your health goals until January 1st, check out the recipes in our FREE ebook, Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes […]

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The Internet has brought a great and endless supply of resources on essentially any topic you can think of but as it gets older, quantity doesn’t seem to be the problem. Everyone is entitled to their opinion but the lines between opinion and fact are becoming increasingly blurry to the point it looks like one […]

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As we get in to the depths of the New Year, let’s stop to re-evaluate the resolution of millions of people worldwide: lose weight. And while some realize that weight loss is simply part of living a healthy lifestyle, the majority forgets that this is the only way to truly lose weight and keep it […]

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There are certain times of year—especially during cold and flu season—when it seems like people will do almost anything to prevent illness. After all, with the demands of work, school and life in general, who has time to be lying in bed with a fever or simply not feeling up-to-par. Some still believe that a […]

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Between now and the end of the year you will likely receive a dozen holiday party invitations. Between the cookies and the cheer, it may seem impossible to stay healthy. Here are nine easy guidelines to prevent you from becoming a holiday heavyweight: Eat well early Start with a healthy breakfast and maintain your good […]

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Anytime we can pass along a healthy tip or tell you about a great product that will help you on your road to staying healthy, we get excited. But what we’re about to share has got people energized beyond belief! There is a promotion under way known as the Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Gift Giveaway […]

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With hunter-gather origins, the human species was not designed to sit at a desk all day, glaring at one of our many screens. Exhaustive work hours and priorities at work are often responsible for preventing us from the priorities we need to place for our bodies. New studies are linking prolonged sitting to kidney disease […]

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Even if you have yet to notice any wrinkles (or the mark of wisdom, as I like to call it), eating foods and doing activities that promote great skin can help you look much younger than those who make poor decisions – like not reading articles about natural skin care tips! Your skin is your […]

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