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This really is one of the best combinations ever. Simple, elegant, and sensuous. Apparently there are over 400 varieties of mango worldwide. My favorite, from the three or four varieties I’ve tried, is the champagne mango. I’m seriously considering a trip to India just to sample mangoes.
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The Master Cleanse, also known as the Lemon Cleanse and the Maple Syrup Diet, was created by Stanley Burroughs in 1941 and later popularized by Peter Glickman in his book (2005) Lose Weight, Have More Energy and Be Happier in 10 Days. The Master Cleanse is a detoxification program that aids in the removal of harmful toxins in the body and helps remove the cravings we experience from drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and eating junk food. People have also used the cleanse to lose weight, although that is not the aim of the cleanse.
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The Blood Type Diet is based on the books, Eat Right 4 Your Type and Live Right 4 Your Type, which propose that each of the four blood types (O, A, B, AB) has a very detailed list of foods that must be avoided. The diet was conceived by Dr. Peter J. D’Adamo, who based it on the premise that blood type has its own unique antigen marker that reacts in a negative way with certain foods. Also, individuals have varying levels of stomach acidity and digestive enzymes, and these traits seem to be correlated with blood type. Dr. D’Adamo believes that each blood type is derived from a different time in human evolution, and thus affects how people of each type react to food and disease.
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This simple and easy Tofu recipe will be a favorite. Tofu is a great health alternative to meat protein. Tofu is soybean curd that is produced by curdling fresh hot soymilk with a coagulant. The flavor of tofu is bland and easily absorbs flavors from other ingredients it is cooked with. It can be found in extra firm, firm, soft and silken varieties. Extra firm and firm tofu are solid and can be cubed or sliced. It can be grilled or marinated and baked, added to stir-fries, soups and stews. Three ounces of firm tofu contains 85-90 calories, 9 grams of protein, 2 grams of carbohydrate, 4 grams of fat, 200 milligrams of calcium and is also high in B vitamins. Enjoy!
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The Zone Diet is about balancing your hormones within a specific range to control hunger on fewer calories while still getting the proper nutrients your body needs for long-term health. The Zone Diet can best be described as a moderate-carbohydrate, moderate-protein, moderate fat diet that has approximately one gram of fat for every two grams of protein and three grams of carbohydrates. These ratios represent the newest dietary recommendations from the Joslin Diabetes Research Center at Harvard Medical School for the treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes.
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This is a great twist on an old time favorite. Lasagna is loved around the world and this recipe really hits the spot when you are craving a real Italian style meal without all the guilt! Enjoy!
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Did you ever wonder where your energy comes from, and how it is derived from the foods you eat? The truth is, we get energy from carbohydrates, fats and protein, and when you go on restrictive diets, you short-change some systems in your body, and short-change your health.
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It summer time… time to pack the picnic basket and head outside. Weather you are hiking, bike riding or boating. These BBQ’d Chicken Sandwiches will all the fixins will hit the spot. Enjoy!
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Your body is a complex system that needs to strike a delicate balance between acidity and alkalinity in order to not only survive, but to thrive. The proper acid/alkaline balance varies slightly from person to person, but it is generally agreed by experts that the magic pH number for optimal health should be around 7.4. If the pH level drops below that number you have entered a state of acidity and you open yourself up to a host of health problems, conditions, and diseases.
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You must try this Tropical Fruit Shake! It is so yummy and perfect for beating the summer time heat. The tropical sweetness will have you leave you wanting more and making these delicious shakes all summer long! Enjoy!
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