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School Lunch Provider in NJ, New Rules Discover Healthy School Lunches

When you are serving school food programs in NJ you are serving food to suit new budding taste buds of school children. There is an age group which wants to discover try new tastes, untried, unknown, and still to be discovered. The age group where food is an important component of their daily life believes in discovery and disclosing about their new find of food.

In March 2012, School food menu with the introduction of new rules of school lunch program in the U.S. is likely to see a lot changes.

Many of us will agree that the changes brought about by the program is something that has been on the mind and the buzz that has been around has found its sense expressed in the new rules of the school lunch program. Fruits, vegetable, and whole grains all more natural and less processed food should have its place in the daily palate of growing school children is something which should never have missed. Continue reading “School Lunch Provider in NJ, New Rules Discover Healthy School Lunches”

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Fast Food – People Want Healthy Fast Food Chains

Imagine this, instead of greasy fries and a fatty, greasy hamburger, you drive through a fast food drive-through and can get organic or all-natural foods. The growing trend in living green is showing that people want healthy fast food chains. Many people want to eat healthy foods with no added chemicals, but think they lack the money or the time to do so. It would be a great idea if a store such as Whole Foods Market decided to open a fast food chain. As long as the chain was affordable and quick, the vast amount of dieters or health conscious people would jump at the chance to support an idea like this.

Imagine the sauteed tofu with veggies, a fresh side of applesauce, free range chicken strips on whole grain bread with lettuce & tomato, and fresh fruit that you could order on the go. This is a great example of what a healthy fast food restaurant could serve. It would revolutionize fast food America, and probably help many waistlines in the process. Continue reading “Fast Food – People Want Healthy Fast Food Chains”

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How to Make a Yeast Free Taco For the Candida Diet

No matter what type of diet you are trying to follow most diets require you to give up or severely limit the foods that you love the most. The candida diet is no exception. The candida diet is the cornerstone of treatment for a condition known as candidiasis. Candidiasis is an overgrowth of typically benign yeast, candida albicans, in the digestive tract. This condition often occurs due to a variety of external factors but the main causes tend to be overuse of antibiotics, birth control, steroids and diets high in sugary and processed foods. These external factors cause an imbalance in the digestive system and the candida diet helps to restore this balance. The candida diet eliminates sugar and yeast laden foods, glutinous grains, fruit, cheese and processed foods that are thought to exacerbate candidiasis. There are many other foods that are also omitted on the diet. So is it possible to still enjoy your favorite foods when there are so many limitations on this diet? With a little creativity you certainly can. Continue reading “How to Make a Yeast Free Taco For the Candida Diet”

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Psyllium Husk – Dietary Fibers And Antioxidants For A Healthy Body

What is the best way to live a healthy life?

If you have been asking that question for awhile now, then congratulations! You’re on your way to becoming healthy. However, getting there will take plenty of time and effort. Unfortunately, there’s no magic wand and no secret pill that can quickly cleanse all the toxins in your body, and turn you into Mr. Healthy instantly.

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Whole Grain Vs. Whole Wheat – What’s the Best for You? Part II

Here is an easy way of finding the healthiest breads and cereals that you can. Number one, look for the words WHOLE GRAIN. Look at the first two ingredients, if one those two do not say WHOLE GRAIN, put it back! Number 2, look for the FDA-approved health claim that reads “In a low fat diet, whole grain foods may reduce the risk of heart disease and some forms of cancer”. That sounds easy enough doesn’t it. Now you have no more excuses when you are at the store. You can find healthy breads and cereals for you and your family.

Well, we know how to find whole grain foods, but even at that, there is still discrepancy between how much whole grain should be in the food to make it the healthiest. Look once again at the nutritional statement on the box. There are two things you really want to look for. Fiber grams and Sugar grams. High fiber, low sugar is the best bet. So, what is high fiber, what is low sugar? The FDA will usually only put their mark of approval on foods that are good or excellent sources of fiber. A good source of fiber has 6-10 grams of fiber per serving. An excellent source of fiber has 16 or more grams of fiber per serving. Using this as your guide, you need only to eat 3 servings of an excellent source of fiber, or 6 of the good sources of fiber. As far as sugar goes you should eat foods with 2 grams or less of sugar Continue reading “Whole Grain Vs. Whole Wheat – What’s the Best for You? Part II”

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Meal Planning: Healthy Dinners 101

Let me preface this by telling you how much I loathe meal planning. To be more specific, how much I loathe meal planning for my family. I love making meals and I love planning, but I do not love meal planning for my family.

I used to meal plan faithfully every two weeks, (because that’s how often I get paid) but I fell away from it awhile ago. There have been lots of “What do you want for dinner?” conversations for the last six months. It has gotten old. Almost as old as meal planning. See paragraph 1. Anyway, my husband and I decided that for budgeting purposes, we NEED to meal plan because it makes grocery shopping a LOT easier & more affordable if there is a specific list to follow. When I meal plan, I’m not running to the grocery store every night grabbing this or that… instead, if I plan meals for two weeks, we can shop for two weeks’ worth of groceries.

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Finally! Help For Children Suffering With ADHD, ADD!

Over the past decade, Attention Hyperactivity Disorder and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD/ADD) cases have risen five-fold. It has been reported that 3-7% of American children suffer from the diagnosis. ADHD/ADD symptoms are characterized by poor concentration, failure to focus, impulsive behaviors, and hyperactivity. Currently, there are no specific protocols for diagnosing the conditions. Often they are strictly observational, without any diagnostic imaging or laboratory studies to confirm these conditions.

Many parents are second guessing themselves over the course of treatment, and some are growing quite pessimistic about the drugs and their side effects on their children. The United States alone consumes a whopping 90% of the world’s pharmaceuticals for ADHD/ADD. The good news is that there are alternatives. Natural management programs include change in diet, whole food supplementation, chiropractic care, lifestyle planning, and daily athletic and stimulatory activities. Let’s briefly review each alternative: Continue reading “Finally! Help For Children Suffering With ADHD, ADD!”

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Monatomic Gold and the Philosopher’s Stone

Were the ancient alchemists really trying to turn gold into lead? This is the story we’re told in the history books, that alchemy is the pursuit of something called the “Philosopher’s Stone,” a miraculous stone that could be used to transform base-metal such as lead into gold.

Actually, this story of turning lead to gold was just a cover-story, so as to save the alchemists from persecution. The story is not to be taken literally, but symbolically. It is a code for something else, and that is the lead or base metal is symbolic of the false self or ego, and the gold is symbolic of the transformation of the ego into a spiritual “lightbody.” The Philosopher’s Stone was an alchemical elixir that was said to greatly enhance this process of spiritual transformation.

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Tips For Losing Weight Naturally

Obesity is a growing problem and childhood obesity is quickly becoming an epidemic. Being obese or overweight, not only affects your self-esteem, but also makes you prone to diseases. Taking weight loss medicines and supplements have side effects which can cause more harm than good in the long run. Many people are searching the internet to find out how to lose weight. Losing weight naturally is a healthy and safe way to shed some extra pounds. The method generally involves making changes in your diet and lifestyle and adding exercise to your daily routine.

If you are looking to shed some extra pounds, there are several natural methods to achieve it. Here are some ways:

Right Eating Habits– It is important to take a balanced diet. Base your diet on whole, single ingredients, food and avoid processed food. It is the best way to eliminate added sugar and fat from your diet. Eating whole foods will eventually lead to weight loss. You should aim to take at least 5 servings of vegetables and fruits. With this, you will get many essential nutrients for very few calories. Add Protein to your diet as it is the king of nutrients. High protein foods not only reduces your appetite, but also increases fullness. Continue reading “Tips For Losing Weight Naturally”

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5 Tips For Getting The Most Out Of Your Workouts

The benefits of exercise are vast not only for the body but also the mind. If you want to get the most out of your workouts there are a few key things that should be high on the priority list.

Tip 1: Plan

When you have a solid plan of action to reach your goals you are more likely to be successful. Hire an experienced coach or find a workout program on a reputable site. If you have a plan when you step into the gym your workouts will be more effective because you won’t waste time trying to figure out what to do next. Continue reading “5 Tips For Getting The Most Out Of Your Workouts”