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What Is Organic? USDA Trying to Define It
If you’ve ever wondered exactly what that “USDA organic” seal actually means, you’re in good company. The U.S. Department of Agriculture itself has been asking the same question ever since it established the National Organic Program in 2002. “Organic” is intended to mean agricultural products produced without hormones, pesticides, artificial fertilizers or other synthetic additives.…
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Paleo Update Day 16
Last night was tough for me — I craved something sweet. What I wanted was ice cream — what I had was an Apple Pie Larabar and some cashews. Not quite the same but I figured my body was trying to tell me about something it needed and might as well choose something healthy. In…
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Priorities for Eating Paleo on a Budget
Priorities for Eating Paleo on a Budget Some good ideas and info on eating Paleo from a San Fran nutritionist who advises that real food for real people is the way to go. These are my tips to help you to navigate which foods are the most critical to buy at the highest quality level…
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Small changes or big changes — they can all lead to the same path!
Day 9 Update of Paleo eating and I feel great — energized and there is a noticeable change in the way I feel. Even at my most energetic, I felt what i would describe as sluggish. It has never been something I could put my finger on but I have more than once talked to…
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Pizza Soup Recipe Review
Here’s a pic of my pizza soup just before it was done. And at first glance by my kids –they were like no way ‘I’m not eating that’! I insisted and guess what? They LOVED it. We all loved it. It was tasty, easy and left very little clean up. This is an A+ recipe…
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Eating Paleo
Im going to try the recipe below this evening. I am looking for ways to eat more ‘paleo’. The Paleo Diet is a way of eating in the modern age that best mimics diets of our hunter-gatherer ancestors – combination of lean meats, seafood, vegetables, fruits, and nuts. Quite a few folks I know have…
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My Recipes: Bob’s Green Drink
My Recipes: Bob’s Green Drink | Bob Harper from The Biggest Loser. Hey everyone here is a recipe for my HEALTHY green drink, which can be used as a meal replacement! It is a BIG drink and could be considered 2 servings. Women who are watching their calories can cut the supplements in half, which…
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10 Ways to Save Money on Food Shopping
10 Ways to Save Money on Food Shopping. You can definitely eat healthy and not spend a fortune. Cheap processed food is everywhere which makes it hard to avoid. In my opinion, it is also the root of many of the health and obesity problems today. I have previously highlighted some ways to eat healthy…
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In-Your-Face Fitness: Rethinking the protein powder program
In-Your-Face Fitness: Rethinking the protein powder program I use a protein powder in my morning milk that I drink before I head off for my workout. I use a low calorie, non fat milk and mix a 1/4 scoop of chocolate protein powder in it. Seems to give me just the boost I need for…
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Battle of the Foods: 14 Winning Nutrition Picks
Battle of the Foods: 14 Winning Nutrition Picks | Active.com. Some great advice on which foods to eat when similar items are available! Has anyone ever tried this tip? Mix blueberries into lean ground beef for burgers. The juicy fruit will help keep the meat moist. As a health-savvy runner, you try to toss nutrient-packed…