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Can't Lose Weight? Learn The Patterns!

Warmer weather is finally kicking in and you're ready for it.  Sunscreen (check) Floppy Hat (check) New swimsuit you've been working out all winter for ( check ) What happened? What do you mean you STILL can't fit in it? Have you stopped losing weight? Picture this: As dedicated as a soldier, you stayed with your chosen regimen/diet path to the bitter end. Only problem is that  the bathroom scale's numbers are suddenly NOT going down. What's going on??? You were losing weight at one point, but now you seem to have hit a wall. Days or weeks can go by with next to no movement on the scale. It can become very frustrating.  All that hard work and no results. It's a difficult puzzle. Everything happens due to patterns. If you can figure out the pattern, you can solve the puzzle. This series of patterns can help you figure out your shortcomings: This post may contain affiliate links. Upon purchase, we may earn a commission. Remember, affili

5 Simple Ways To Lower Cholesterol

You can easily lower your bad cholesterol levels without drugs by following simple steps that will not only change your cholesterol levels, but also improve your health today and for the long haul. We often use prescription drugs in hopes that they will miraculously cure our ailments. Cholesterol-lowering drugs do tend to work, but  there are short and long term side effects to consider such as: drug dependency, tangential organ damage, and possible fatal consequences. Even more dangerous than the side effects of prescription drugs to lower cholesterol is not getting cholesterol under control. Eventually, high cholesterol can lead to severe damage to the heart and arteries, not the least of which are atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), stroke or cardiac arrest.  I have listed 5 simple ways you can realistically lower your cholesterol without prescription medication. Eat healthier.   Simple and to the point. Your diet has such a significant impact on lowering

10 Ways To Lower Cholesterol Using Food

Are your cholesterol levels out of whack? There are literally hundreds of ways to bring your cholesterol down and I could write several novels about it. That, of course is not the purpose of this article. I'm going to show you how to do it using food.  As with most things health-related, eating right and working out are the two fundamental elements. Another thing you should be aware of is the distinction between LDL and HDL cholesterol. In simple terms think of HDL as "good" or "healthy" and LDL as "bad" or "unhealthy" HDL can in fact carry bad cholesterol away from your blood vessels while LDL helps it to deposit inside your artery arteries. Your diet is very important to controlling your bad cholesterol levels. Exercise is a very pivotal part of achieving lower cholesterol, but if you want long term results, you need to make sure your diet is in shape as well as your body. The best news is the fact that you actually can change yo

Everything You Wanted to Know About Dark Chocolate AND Chocolate But Were Probably Too Afraid To Ask

It's that time of year when giving and indulging in the sweetness of sweets is perfectly acceptable. The most popular of sweets this time of year is of course, chocolate . Not just any chocolate though. Dark chocolate! Dark chocolate is high in nutrients that can benefit your health. It's one of the best antioxidant sources you'll find, and it's made from the cacao tree's seed. According to studies, dark chocolate can improve your health and lower your risk of heart disease. If you buy high-quality dark chocolate with a high cocoa content, it is quite nutritious. It is high in soluble fiber and mineral content. This post may contain affiliate links. Upon purchase, we may earn a commission. Remember, affiliate links that may appear on this blog are at no extra cost to you. You are only billed by the seller for purchasing products or services. See our  affiliate link disclosure page  for details. Is Chocolate Healthy? A 100-gram bar of 70%–85% cocoa da

How To Lose Weight For The New Year!!! (Part Two)

In this article we'll address one of the most important aspects of your weight-loss goal: good eating. For optimal fitness at home, we all know we need to consume a well-balanced diet. With each meal, make sure you have a large amount of steamed veggies to go along with your proteins and carbs. It's pretty simple to achieve your weight reduction goals using a common sense approach to grocery shopping and prior meal planning....but what about when you're not at home? This post may contain affiliate links. Upon purchase, we may earn a commission. Remember, affiliate links that may appear on this blog are at no extra cost to you. You are only billed by the seller for purchasing products or services. See our  affiliate link disclosure page  for details.* Dine Out--Smarter Clearly, eating at home has financial as well as nutritional advantages over eating out. If you absolutely must eat at a restaurant, keep in mind that you may be tempted to consume greater portions th

How To Lose Weight For The New Year!!! (Part One)

If you've never made a New Year's resolution to lose weight, now is the time! Many people are unable to do so since they have witnessed or heard friends and family members attempt and (sadly) fail to achieve their weight-loss goals.  This can be discouraging, and the fear of failure can make it difficult to commit. This does not have to be your fate. Every journey must begin at a precise location. This post may contain affiliate links. Upon purchase, we may earn a commission. Remember, affiliate links that may appear on this blog are at no extra cost to you. You are only billed by the seller for purchasing products or services. See our  affiliate link disclosure page  for details.* You want to lose weight. You will eventually lose weight. You'd like to lose the Christmas tummy fat. Just stick to your guns. Learn The Shocking Weight Loss Ritual That Would Melt 47 Pounds Of Pure Belly Fat! To ensure that your body responds effectively to the weight loss, practically all docto

11 Wonderful health Benefits Of Butternut Squash + How to Select, Preparation...

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10 SUPER HEALTH BENEFITS IN JUST ONE CELERY STALK

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Garlic Power

It's scientific name is allium sativum . It's used on every single continent in the world. It remains as one of the most versatile herbs used worldwide. Whether its cooked in food or simply used as a seasoning there's no question about it, garlic is widely used in all sorts of cooking.   So the question is: how often do you eat garlic?  In that case, you are likely to understand that it is crucial to have virtually all the impurities and waste products eliminated from the your body to support your overall health and vigor. To accomplish this, there are a variety strategies and treatments that you get that can be purchased. One of the most effective home cleansing herbs is garlic as well as the amazing benefits that you will get are numerous. When you begin eating garlic, you need to understand the fundamental characteristics and precisely how it can help in digestive system detoxifying. By using garlic, you may have noticed the pungent aroma that is as a result of

How to Speed Up Your Metabolism

The key to losing weight quickly is to burn off fat in a continuous manner. Otherwise, your diet plan will ultimately fail. This video intends to help you increase your metabolism in order to get and maintain the results you're looking for. Love what you're looking at? We KNEW you would! Get instant access to all future KurtMIND updates!Join The Health Revolution!! Get FREE updates using our sign-up options in the "Comments" box under the articles! RSS FEED is available as well! Do not get left behind! Don't Forget to +1 us on Google Plus !!! "Your Health Is Your Wealth!!" ** KurtMIND's writers and owner(s) may receive compensation for content-applicable placement of certain products and/or services by your clicking on links posted on this blog.**

Simple Homemade Chicken Stew

2 cups of chicken or vegetable stock 2 cans of low sodium cream of mushroom soup 3-4 carrots peeled and sliced or julienned 1/2 teaspoon black pepper  1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 oz  fresh rosemary leaves (chopped or minced) 1 large or 2 medium potatoes peeled and cubed (sweet potatoes can work for this recipe as well) 2 cups of frozen peas (thawed) 1 cup of cooked navy beans 1 medium white or yellow onion 2 lbs of fully cooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts (strip cut for small chicken fingers)* 2 celery stalks (cleaned & sliced) 2-3 cloves of garlic (minced) Use a slow cooker for the best results: Add your stock and all the other pre-measured ingredients to the slow cooker on low to medium setting and allow them to cook for up to 6 hours. Serve warm, garnish with your favorite green leafy veggie. * You may choose to add the chicken into the pot at the same time or cover and refrigerate the chick