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Monday, April 13, 2009

Looking to Buy Acai Berry

By Frank Vandy

Is there anyone with an email account that has not received some type of spam concerning the Acai Berry? There is no doubt that there is a lot of hype about the Acai Berry, but is the hype supported by the reality? This article will focus on answering your questions about adding the Acai Berry to your diet and the best ways to determine if the product you are buying is genuine.

Not Available in the US

The Acai Berry is grown in the Amazon Jungle. Once picked from the tree, it has a self life of about 24 hours. This short self life makes it impossible to harvest, ship, and sell in the United States. Therefore, if you come across anyone trying to sell you the actual berry, beware! They are either lying to you or they are selling you a rancid fruit.

Be a Cautious Buyer

The Acai Berry is being hailed as one of the healthiest foods on the planet. In its purest form it is completely healthy. What you need to watch out for is people selling supplements that are not 100% Pure Acai Berry. These products can often be full of dangerous fillers and chemicals. Know what you are getting before you lay down your credit card.

Free Trials

Have you ever heard the saying There is no such thing as a free lunch? The truth is, these free trials arent free at all and they are not a trial. They are a subscription. Once you sign up, your credit card will be charged every month. The really bad news is that most of these products are poor and the subscription rate is 3 to 4 times higher than what you should be paying for 100% Pure Acai Berry. So much for it being free!

Listen, the bottom line is that the Acai Berry is a wonderful product. It offers a ton of great health benefits, including weight loss. Just be cautious and make sure that you are buying only 100% Pure Acai Berry that has been Freeze Dried for freshness. Stay away from the free trial offers and make sure that the merchant you buy from offers a 100% Iron Clad Money Back Guarantee if you are not completely satisfied. - 17269

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Food Emergency

By Eric Vanderham

The idea of not having enough food for emergency preparedness can keep many of us awake at night wondering about our procrastination in storing enough food for our families. Many of us live in developed countries, but natural disasters, power outages, even volcano eruptions, earthquakes and blizzards will easily deter people from reaching town and having access to food. The ability to have enough cash on hand or be able to use a debit or credit card may not be feasible during disaster times.

There are people who have meticulously planned for food emergencies, by buying, packaging and storing staples of food, labelling them for expiry dates in order not to waste the food. The year or two goes by, the food has to be eaten, and replaced in order to keep that constantly emergency supply. I cannot speak against those who have done such a valiant job at planning for their family. The problem is that many of us do not have the time nor inclination to go to all this trouble yet we are of course worried about how lack of food storage for emergencies.

What I've found is a lot of food available that is prepared for much longer storage life such as 5 to 10 years, even up to 25 years. Freeze dried food, MRE's, these foods are what military personnel carry with them. For those of you unfamiliar with MRE's, they are individual pouches of food ready to slip into an MRE heater. THe heater is also a slim disposable holder that requires only one tablespoon of water to heat the MRE meal that you slip into it. The MRE will provide nutritious meals that are most tasty hot than cold, which is why you want the MRE heater with you. At about .99 for the heater, you can see what I'm talking about. The heater is not a piece of bulky equipment and does not require fuel.

I am explaining this in detail as many of us have never heard of MRE's or the MRE heater. The meals keep best in 75 degrees farenheit or less and will last 5 years or so in hotter climates, longer in cooler storage. You can understand why the military finds these so valuable.

You can buy a box of MRE's for a 30 day supply, which will provide one person 2000 calories per day of meals. That supply also includes 30 MRE heaters to go with it, depending on what company you order from. I'm so impressed with these, they take the guess work out of long-term food supplies, they eliminate the need for power or drinkable water to heat up the food, they are lightweight but full of excellent food, and they last for years. How fantastic is that. You can carry them with you on hiking or wilderness expeditions, if for no other reason than ensuring you are not without food if you are lost or stuck in bad weather. You can keep a box in your home for easy evacuation.

There are also containers of freeze dried meals that last from 20 to 30 years, so once you have bought these, you will have taken care of your food worries. You can start stocking up on them bit by bit until you have the variety of different meals you would want with you. One can has nine servings and indicate that it is lactose free, shellfish free, pork free, etc., Prior to ordering them, you will be able to see the nutrition facts, the ingredients, and how many servings it will provide.

Freeze dried food seals in the nutrients and are preferred over dehydrated foods. They keep the taste, texture and shape, they keep the nutrition, vitamins, fibre, color of fresh frozen foods. Some examples of the meals you may buy: vegetable stew with beef, chicken and rice, spaghetti and meat sauce, chicken a la king, beef stroganoff, vegetarian meals, beef or chicken teriyaki, lasagna with meat sauce, sea food chowder, incredible assortment of desserts, individuals cans of specific side dishes such as fluffy white rice, sweet corn, green beans, the list goes on and on.

You will notice that you don't have to be eating beans and canned soup every day, nor do you have to worry about the expiration date. One man wrote that the snack crackers he tried after 25 years of storage were still really excellent tasting. There are also single and two-pack pouches of freeze dried food for travel, hiking, camping, etc. Best sellers are Lasagna/Meat Sauce, Beef Stew, Beef Stroganoff, Chicken Teriyaki, Eggs/Bacon. Have fun trying these out! - 17269

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Choosing Acne Remedy That is Natural

By Clayton D.

Whether you are twelve years old or forty years old, there is nothing fun about dealing with acne. With all of the products out there on the market claiming to be the very best, there is no telling which way a person should turn for a proper acne remedy. No one likes adding harsh chemicals to their face with only a chance of seeing any improvements with their blemishes. The perfect way to get rid of acne is something that many people strive to find.

If you are researching an acne cure using an organic method, what you will find may surprise you. There are many holistic treatments that can relieve an acne problem. Take the black currant seed. It can be used in a capsule form that the user ingests three times a day. The general dosage is five hundred milligrams in a capsule. Evening primrose oil is another capsule which taken in the same amount can produce striking results.

There are numerous flora and fauna that can be found to help reduce acne. Since there are different types of results for each person, it takes some time to find the perfect cream or mixture. Tea, nettles, cleavers tincture, and other natural ingredients of the earth have been tested and are known to solve the issue of acne. It should not surprise you there are certain causes of acne that natural ingredients can help reduce. Stress for example can excrete sweat and other chemicals of the body which can clog pores, thus increasing acne. By finding a treatment for stress, you might find a cure for your blemishes.

Chamomile or the scent of lavender has often been used to reduce stress. Both ingredients can be found in teas or fragrances. You can always try other products on your search for a natural treatment. Vitamins can sometimes help you naturally reduce your acne issues.

Zinc has been found to be a strong fighter in the battle against acne. It can be one of the most beneficial ways to gain control over acne and provide an acne cure. Taking Zinc every day can not only help clear up your acne problems, but it can also be very healing to your skin.

Chromium supplements have found to be a great way to assist the body in breaking down glucose, which will help in assuring that there are fewer breakouts to worry about. And if you are interested in getting your hormones back in check then you can take some vitamin B-6 as 50mg each day. The vitamins are something that you already need in order to maintain a healthy and well-balanced life so why not take them in order to cure acne.

So when looking for an acne remedy to help you solve the blemish problem you have been dealing with for years, there are several things out there that you can try. While something may work wonders for one person, it may not work as well for you. Do not give up though as there is something that is going to be the best solution for you. Keep looking at all of the holistic ways you can cure your acne problem.

The key to using any organic acne remedy is consistency. It takes a combination of things to relieve the problems of acne and it won't happen overnight, but it will happen. You need to stay hydrated with a lot of water, eat a balanced meal, and try the natural acne treatments that have been discussed. Once you have the ideal regimen, you can count on having beautiful acne free skin. - 17269

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The Importance Of Pregnancy Nutrition

By Corey Hatfield

How do you think your next nine months will be? Truly great, these 9 months will be full with joy, happiness, excitement, body changes and diet and maybe even mixed emotions. No matter what, this time of your life is surely something you will never forget and you will tell to your children time after time. As exciting as this might be, there's a lot of cautions that you have to remember because you are pregnant, especially with what you are eating.

Many women think that once they get pregnant, they are free to eat whatever they want. This is a common mistake. In fact, when you are pregnant, you should be more careful with what you take in as this goes to your baby as well. Your babys development is affected by your food intake so eating right while pregnant is something you should observe.

Because of your pregnancy, you can be at risk of aquiring gestational diabetes. Be mindful to not eat a lot of sugar. Caffeine shouldn't be eaten as well. Artificial sweeteners are not good either as there are studies showing that it could impair your babys development.

Even some fruits like mangoes should not be eaten. These have a lot of natural sugar content that is not good for your child. Choose things like bananas because of their potassium. You also should have fiber to help stay regular.

Make sure that you drink at least two glasses of milk everyday. Your doctor may also prescribe milk specifically designed for pregnant women. This has all the essential nutrients that you need like folate and calcium which is needed for your babys bone and brain development.

Oily foods should not be eaten. Also, eating of salty foods should not be too much because salt causes you to retain water. This could mean edema, or the swelling of your ankles or your feet, because of the water that retaining in your tissues from the salt that you consume.

Lastly, it is good to remember that eating right while pregnant involves drinking right. Take at least eight glasses of water everyday. Your baby floats in water and if you are dehydrated, he or she might not get enough fluids needed everyday. Just keep in mind, that the healthier you eat, the healthier your baby will be. - 17269

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Ab Workout - Your Influence On Your Children

By Jose Loni

Include combating childhood obesity in your ab workout arsenal as childhood obesity is the leading cause of adult abdominal obesity. Children today have lost the balance between the energy they take in and the energy they expend, which is key to a healthy weight. They are faced with more food choices, more processed foods and large food portions. And modern man has engineered physical activity out of our children's lives, replacing it with remote controls, computer and video games. As a result, childhood obesity is on the rise.

The single largest factor in childhood obesity is lack of physical activity and excessive sedentary behaviour-watching too much television and playing too many video games. This sedentary lifestyle is the greatest risk factor when it comes to collecting fat around the abdomen. Abdominal fat is the invisible fat surrounding the inner organs, which gives the stomach its roundness and height.

Excess fat in the stomach area is more damaging for the heart than a few extra pounds on your bottom, thighs and hips. Each centimeter increase in the waistline increases the risk of heart disease because abdominal fat is more active. It enters the blood system and adversely affects our blood vessels, liver, blood fats and blood pressure. It also slows sugar metabolism since the body's insulin becomes less effective.

But these health dangers are manageable with exercises that pulverize abdominal fat. Jungle gym, jogging, walking, dancing or even just playing outdoors at least half an hour 2-3 times a week can prevent childhood obesity. Parents can actively participate in their children's well-being by sharing these activities and more with them and by limiting television and computer/gaming time, greatly reducing 'sitting' time.

Schools can do their part by organizing a more appealing physical education program. Offer classes like martial arts, basketball, baseball, and dance to attract much more participation from students, which is needed to combat childhood obesity.

School cafeterias can also serve healthier food choices and smaller portions for its students to increase alertness (high fat and high carbohydrate foods lead to lethargy) and avoid overeating. At home, parents should lead by example and serve nutritious food and a well-balanced diet.

There is an unfortunate correlation between the increase in child obesity and the popularity of video games. In addition, a decreased interest in customary outdoor play, overuse of the internet and the proliferation of television programming contribute to the rise in childhood obesity.

But your influence on your children and their developing an ab workout is their primary defense against childhood obesity simply because they do what their parents do. The key is getting them active and educated with their choices and lifestyle while they are young to avoid adult abdominal obesity. And your example is the best way to influence your children. - 17269

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Toned Abs, Tight Clothes

By Dan Solaris

The fast-food culture people in the Western countries have combined with the hectic schedules that leave little room for daily exercise are causing more and more people to fall victim to obesity. Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention puts the percentage of overweight Americans at 66% and almost half that number already obese.

Indeed, as the pace of life becomes increasingly faster, our waistlines are growing and wearing tight, sexy clothes have ceased to be an option for most folks. Working the daily grind has made it quite difficult to stay in shape these days but not at all impossible if we really put our mind to it.

Exercising consistently, every day if possible, is the most effective weapon against unsightly flab. The multiple benefits we get from regular work-outs make any questions about the value of exercise in fast-paced times like these is a no-brainer.

Aside from the ability to sport the tight clothes often featured in today's top fashion magazines and catwalks, exercising regularly also gives us a potpourri of health benefits. Lowered blood sugar and cholesterol levels, an enforced immune system, improved endurance, balance and joint strength (making us less susceptible to injury and osteoarthritis)- these are just a few of the advantages we get from staying in shape.

Making it a point to exercise everyday also does wonders for our demeanor as it promotes the release of endorphins- chemicals which give us a feeling of being content or even happy. Exercising then goes beyond physical gains and even relieves us of pent-up stress, making us feel better about life.

A well-defined, nicely toned abdomen, confidence, and a happy life- all this just by squeezing in a workout session into your daily itinerary. Folks that have hectic schedules need not worry as there are ways to intensify cardio and anaerobic workouts and shorten exercise time.

Though aerobic exercises done for extended periods have been proven to be the best for burning body fat without sacrificing glycogen needed by the muscles, most people don't have enough time to perform them each day. High intensity cardio and anaerobic exercises can be effective ways to lose weight as well.

Kicking-off an aerobic routine by doing it at a high intensity (90% of the maximum heart rate) will immediately boost the metabolism and facilitate immediate body fat burn. Shortening the periods of rest in between sets in a weightlifting session will also increase cardiovascular intensity and let you burn more calories while training for strength and muscle. The glycogen stores depleted by doing high intensity exercises can be easily replenished by eating the right foods after your workouts, so you can reap the benefits of lengthy cardio sessions in half the time. - 17269

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Wu Yi Pixie Pack Energy Drink Review

By Collin De Ruyck

When ever I work out, for some strange reason I would be just starving afterwords. Now, with the help of Wu Yi Pixie Pack mixed in with my water, I am no longer feeling this way when I am done my work out.

When my Fiance and I started drinking Wu Yi Pixie Pack we both noticed and increase in our energy levels. For myself, my routine of taking an afternoon nap was removed due to my increased energy levels. That was a good thing for me to experience because I use to not be able to get to sleep until real late because of those stupid naps.

The perfect amount in every pack!

Wu Yi Pixie Pack is shipped in individual portions for ease of mixing, and carrying around as well. The packets are so slim that if you were wearing tight jeans you would not be able to tell you have the wu yi packet in your back pocket.

The packs themselves are so narrow that if you are wearing skin tight jeans to work you can throw a few in your back pocket and people will not be able to tell they are there. Cool eh! Or if your plan on drinking Wu Yi Pixie Pack at the gym, just throw the whole container in your backpack.

Super low calories per serving.

Another thing we both noticed and loved about Wu Yi Pixie Pack was that fact there is hardly any calories per severing. There is only 7 to be exact so if you are on a calorie wise diet where you can not consume more then 2000 calories a day, drinking Wu Yi Pixie Pack fits perfectly into that diet. - 17269

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Pre-workout Supplemental Nutrition under $20

By Glenn Falmina

Choosing the best food supplement can be difficult. Food supplements come in numerous types: meal replacements, protein powders, weight gain formulas, maltodextrin, probiotics, nutrition bars, pre-workout drinks, fat burners, creatine and glutamine.

It is suggested that aforetime grabbing a food supplement, don't just pick whatever you delight in but keep noted of the aspartame content, the packaging, the serving per container, the gram of fat per serving, the grams of sugar per serving, the grams of protein per serving, the grams of carbs per serving and most importantly, the PRICE.

This is the purpose why I'm writing this article. The main goal is to tell you the different nutritional supplements under $20 in ten categories. The first category is

1. Dextrose- This is also known as the glucose or the main energy source of the body. It speeds up muscle growth, prevents destructive metabolism and enhance muscle energy. The NOW Dextrose is probably the most cost-effective glucose supplement derived entirely from corn. If you purchase at bodybuilding.com store, two lbs of NOW Dextrose will cost $4.25.

2. Multivitamin - Everybody needs desired amount of vitamins and minerals in order to stay healthy all day long. The Higher Power Once-A-Day is a famous grab and for $5.99 per sixty capsules, normal adjustment of metabolic functions and stronger body tissues is realized every day.

3. Whey Protein- Wheys are at a premium because it is the top-notch quality of protein made from milk. It's responsible for producing amino acids for boosting your muscle tissues. There are two Whey products to pick at the market. First, ABB Whey Force that will cost you $19.99 for 12/9 Fl. Oz. and second, 4Ever Whey- Isolate Gainer will cost you $17.99 for 2lbs.

4. Omega 3 Fish oil - Do you want to augment your body composition? Do you want to remove unwanted fats? The fish oil can aid you. While online, got this PRO Pure Fish Oil for only $12.79.

5. Vitamin C - For a nicer itemization of muscle proteins and fast-shield immunity, take Vitamin C. It's the vitamin that can be found everywhere. Like Enzymatic True Organics Vitamin C that only cost $9.49 per ninety tablets.

6. Creatine - The creatine has the ability to improve the appearance your overall physique and for this, it's called "the natural product of an impatient bodybuilder." The 4Ever Fit Creatine Monohydrate promises you an overall power output at only $12.99 per 500 grams.

7. For Joint Support - Do you want less agony in the joints? The non-shellfish principle of Deva Nutrition Vegan Glucosamine can help you and at for grabs at $10.95 in ninety tablets.

8. Branch-Chain Amino Acids - The BCAA is the most compelling drink for athletics and they usually go for SciFit BCAA Powder 5000. It is the admirable pick costing at $19.79 for 300 grams.

9. Caffeine - The great product of bountiful benefits, this is the role of caffeine and the Higher Power Caffeine is just $4.19/120 and is to be consumed less than six capsules at time intervals; Advice: There are cases that caffeine products are no-no upon ingesting pre workout supplements.

10. Egg Protein - This is simply another type of high-quality protein to avoid drinking raw and not cook egg whites. Supplements made of egg protein are mostly expensive but Bioplex Simply Whites is right on your budget list, pricing at $17.99/one pound.

Important: The list of food supplements goes on and on and is not limited to the mentioned atop. You know what; the key to selecting good supplements is to read and to research. - 17269

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Quick Abs - Diet Plus Exercise

By Jose Loni

Great abs can be had quickly by watching what you eat and what you do. Instead of falling for the latest fad diet and the latest wonder machine, just control food intake and engage in daily physical activity. Striking a balance between these 2 factors will give you great abs very quickly.

Food choices and workouts are the best way to get quick abs. The combination of limiting fat intake and burning off excess body fat ensures that our body will not be saddled with anymore fat than it needs. Combine that with workouts to jumpstart our metabolism and in no time, great-looking abs will be revealed.

Our diet plays a key role in getting visible abs. When we eat complex carbohydrates and lean protein, we provide our body with the proper fuel to burn. We need to avoid high fat foods, sodas and fast foods, which are high in calories and difficult for our body to fully burn. When our body is unable to burn all the calories we eat, it is converted into fat and stored in our body.

Choosing to eat small, frequent meals is a great way to limit our caloric intake with the additional benefit of keeping us energized throughout the day. Because our system isn't overloaded with calories in just a single meal, there are more chances for it to completely burn off what was consumed, leaving less chances for fat accumulation and storage.

Daily physical activity is key to speed up your metabolism. Maintaining such activity forces the body to burn more calories than usual and doing this regularly will make the body efficient at burning fat.

Workouts that involve almost the whole body like lunges, pushups, squats and chin ups are the best ones to do because they use up more energy when executed properly as compared to just doing leg lifts or bicep curls.

Higher intensity activities like interval and weight training pushes the body to work even with low oxygen stores in the muscles. However, the body now needs to restock the oxygen-starved muscles in order to nourish and get rid of waste in them. This continues after the activity is over, which means the body keeps on burning fat to fuel this occurrence.

What you eat and what you do are major factors to getting great abs quickly. A balanced diet but no physical activity will not let you burn fat and reveal those abs. The reverse is true as well. The key is to balance these 2 factors out. Only then can you get flat abs quickly. - 17269

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Ab Workouts - Muscle Power vs. Duration

By Jose Loni

People are always asking which is better, having muscle power or long duration workouts? Generally, any kind of physical activity is great, whether it be muscular power training or longer duration endurance activities. However, if your goal is to have abs that are rock hard, then muscle power training is the way to go.

People often have an ideal image of how they want to look, which determines what type of exercise program they should follow. If looking lean and muscular is your goal, then going for a long run will not be effective.

Endurance activities will train your body to perform for that type of activity. For long distance running, the body will streamline itself and become lighter as you glide over the long distances. If your body did have big muscles, endurance training will decrease the size of the muscles to make the body lighter to run better.

Training for muscle mass will really help kick start your metabolism. As your muscles grow, you will feel your body become a fat burning machine. The bigger muscle mass causes increased overall activity of the muscles, which in turn forces the body to burn more calories.

The food that we eat and the excess fat on our body are used by the muscles providing energy for muscle function. When this occurs, the fat that is stored in the stomach area is used and the abs underneath the fat is more visible.

Muscle power can be done with weights and lower repetitions. The muscles are pushed to exert a greater intensity, which results in an accumulation of lactic acid and carbon dioxide in the muscles. When this occurs, the body will need to replenish and remove lactic acid and carbon dioxide by getting oxygen to the muscles.

The moment the body is able to bring a fresh supply of oxygen to the muscles, it will continue to replenish and repair the muscles to get it ready for the next bout of exercise. This process can take several hours and can occur for the majority of the day. The increased overall metabolic activity turns the body into a fat burning machine.

Long duration or muscle power, the choice is really up to you. Both activities are great at helping you lead a healthy lifestyle. If ripped abs is what you want, then train for muscle power, it will be your fastest and most efficient way to get those abs that you've always dreamed of. - 17269

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Fuel Your Brain with Fish Oil

By Michael Byrd

Grandma was right. She knew fish was brain food and she didn't need a science degree to figure it out.

Hardly a day goes by without reading about a scientific study that shows how fish oil is good for the brain. Research shows everyone seems to benefit from fish oil brain benefits - from the baby in the womb to senior citizen Alzheimer's victims.

Omega 3 DHA and EPA fatty acids constitute about 70% of a baby's developing brain. These fatty acids are essential for a baby's brain development and emotional wellbeing. The optimum development of a baby's brain and emotional wellbeing depends on these fatty acids. And the only way a baby can get this nutrition is from its mother's diet. That's why the National Institutes of Health (NIH) suggests that all pregnant and nursing mothers take 1200 mg of DHA and EPA on a daily basis.

Yet, the average pregnant or nursing woman gets only about 18% of the NIH recommended amount. Actually, just 3% of the women surveyed were getting the omega 3 they needed in their diet.

If the fetus doesn't get the DHA and EPA it needs from the mother's diet, the baby takes what it can get from the mother's brain. Depleted DHA and EPA is why many women lose almost 3% of their brain mass during nine months of pregnancy. A lot of experts believe this depletion may be the major reason for post-partum depression.

If Mom's not eating fish and getting enough DHA and EPA, you can bet her other kids aren't either. And this omega 3 fatty acid deficiency is now linked to ADD and ADHD behavior problems, temper tantrums and learning difficulties.

But a British research team recently reported that omega 3 fish oil supplements can significantly reduce ADD, ADHD and dyslexia symptoms. After six months of omega 3 capsule supplementation, children with behavioral, social and learning difficulties tested six months higher in spelling and a year higher in reading skills.

Eating fish two or three times a week and/or taking a daily omega 3 fish supplement with DHA and EPA is good for adult brains too.

While on the other hand, natural relief for these conditions has been linked to eating fish on a regular basis or taking fish oil supplements.

There's also good fish oil news for aging baby boomers who would like to avoid joining the already five million Americans who have Alzheimer's disease. By eating more fish on a regular basis they can lower their risk of Alzheimer's by 39% and dementia by 47%.

Stroke or "brain attack" can also be prevented by eating more fish. The Harvard Medical School studied over 43,000 men over a 12 year period and discovered that the men who ate fish only once a month reduced their risk of ischemic (blood clot) stroke by 44%. A daily aspirin, however, reduced stroke risk by just 21%.

If you want the best for your brain, listen to Grandma.Eating fish on a regular basis and taking fish oil supplements is one of the best things you can do for your brain. So be smart and listen to Grammy. - 17269

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Fat Loss - What Works And What Doesn't

By Dan Solaris

With a huge percentage of the population of Western countries overweight and out of shape, it's no wonder that the demand for fitness products is as strong as ever. Diet pills, protein shakes and exercise gadgets are selling like crazy as people try to lose weight and have a better quality life.

More and more people across the globe are becoming obese as the fast food culture reaches other shores. Drive thru burgers and dial-up pizzas are finding more fans and fattening countless bellies.

Fad diets earn a huge following because in increasing number of folks are desperate to lose fat. Sadly, most people find out the effects of dieting are only temporary and they fall off the wagon and gain back the weight they lost after a few months.

Life these days require us to spend most of our waking hours in our office chair, behind the wheel or browsing the internet. These activities don't actually require much energy and so the excess calories that we get from food eventually find their way into our love-handles and potbellies.

We only lose weight when we burn more calories than we take in each day. In that light, it's ultimately better to do some form of regular exercise rather than trying to cut back on calories without working out. Depriving ourselves of proper meals can lead to nutrition imbalance not to mention painful ulcers and a low immune system.

Trying to cut back on calories by passing-up breakfast or lunch can also lead to a feeling of self-deprivation. This only serves to make us vulnerable to loss of self-control and pigging-out the next time we go to a party or a buffet table. Eating too much in one meal if done regularly results in an ugly potbelly after a while.

Experts say it's more effective to eat small portions whenever we get the munchies rather than stuffing ourselves every meal. Doing this can also keep our metabolism high and lets us burn calories more efficiently. It's been discovered that our metabolic rate slows down considerably when our body senses a shortage of food.

Developing an active, healthy lifestyle by eating smartly and doing regular aerobic and muscle-building exercises regularly will raise our metabolism. More calories burned means more fat lost- making us look better, feel better and live better. - 17269

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