The Busy Body's Guide To Healthy Eating

Setting the Scene  You want to stay fit and be healthy, right? Of course! Well, I'm going to give you some tips on how you can do this anywhere! Plan Ahead  This is one of the best decisions you can make. Make sure you keep a cooler or something to store your meals and snacks into. Not only will you be ready when hunger turns up, but you can also get rid of the excuse to go eat somewhere unhealthy. Drink Plenty of Water  ...

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MAGNIFICENT MUSHROOMS

Mushrooms are amazing. They contain a variety of nutritional substances. Among these substances are amino acids and polysaccharides. There are more than 10,000 varieties of mushroom. They can be split into four different categories: Saprotrophic - decomposers Mycorrhizal - unified alliance with plants Parasitic - affects the plant host Endophytic - invades the plant host tissue In China, the mushroom,Ganoderma Lucidum was reserved for the emperor...

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STRESSED OUT? HERE'S SOME TIPS:

1) KEEP A JOURNAL: Keeping a journal helps you keep track of your thoughts. Often times we tend to think about 100 things at once and writing them down will help you organize your thoughts. 2) EXERCISE: Do something you enjoy; whether it's running, dancing, swimming, or hiking. This helps release any tension and manage stress. 3) BE POSITIVE: Having a positive attitude will not only make you feel good, it'll make others around you feel good...

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VITAMIN SUPPLEMENTS: NOT ALWAYS THE BEST OPTION

Vitamins, we all know they're needed in our bodies. But, most of us think were doing our bodies a favor by taking dietary supplements. Now, im not saying that ALL vitamin supplements are harmful, just most. If you read the label on most vitamin supplements you'll notice numerous ingredients. These ingredients can be harmful and even toxic. CHEMICALS You probably wouldn't think that a natural supplement would contain chemicals. If you notice though,...

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NATURE HOLDS THE KEY

"When I behold thine heavens, even the works of they fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained, What is man, say I, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man that thou visitest him? For thou hast made him a little lower than God, and crowned him with glory and worship. Thou hast made him to have dominion in the works of thine hands, thou hast put all things under his feet: All sheep and oxen: yea, and the beasts of the field:...

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THE SKINNY GENE

We all know at least one person who can eat whatever they want, whenever they want and still stay skinny. Now, research has shown that this can be greatly influenced by a gene in our bodies. That's why some people have a difficult time losing weight, while for others it may be a breeze. The gene in our bodies that is normally responsible for what rate we lose weight at and is called the adipose gene. Research has shown that this gene can be turned...

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MEANING OF NUMBERS ON PLASTIC BOTTLES

Have you ever wondered what the little number on the bottom of your water bottle means? The truth is that these numbers are the label of what type of chemical the plastic is made out of. Anything under 5 is a safer bet, but most of the plastic water bottles and containers used today are harmful. Most plastic bottles and food containers are made using the number 1, this number indicates that the plastic leaches out a chemical into the water called...

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