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Vegetables or veggies (as they are most commonly referred to) are a vital part of any diet program you choose to pursue. It was Hippocrates that said it best: "Let food be thy medicine, thy medicine shall be thy food." As with any diet you should ALWAYS consult with your doctor for guidance . Basically a vegetarian diet, the raw food diet promotes eating and drinking ‘living’ foods. Living foods and juices contain the maximum amount of fiber found in raw produce, fiber that can be lost in processing. Such foods are easily metabolized and tend to be lower in calories than the average diet. Heating food above 116°F destroys enzymes that aid in food digestion and absorption as well as diminishing its nutritional value. Quick Facts A diet of at least 75% raw food offers numerous health benefits, such as increased energy, improved skin appearance, better digestion, weight loss and reduced risk of serious illnesses like heart disease, diabetes and cancer. A ra

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Hello everyone, I hope you are all doing well. I wanted to share with you an experience I had with a good friend of mine while I was out one warm summer evening in downtown Chicago last month (and believe me, we have had a lot of them here in Chicago). We were looking for a place to "cool our heels" so to speak and have more time to chat.  My friend knows that I am a bit of a health fanatic, so he was quite apprehensive about suggesting some of his normal chow-down spots for us to get refreshments. You know, the places where "fat is king & lean is mean"? There's a lot of great spots in downtown Chicago to eat (one day I'll have to give you a list of some of my favorites), but finding one that fits with a healthy lifestyle can be a bit challenging at times...unless you know where to look.

It's hot almost everywhere. Folks are looking for ways to stay cool. Of course, you want to stay hydrated and keep up your vitamin intake through healthy foods. Salads are one of the best resources for both. Here's a familiar salad that everyone can dig into: Caprese-Style Salad 2 medium red, ripe tomatoes, cut into eight slices 1 bunch fresh basil, leaves removed, washed and patted dry with a paper towel 8 oz. fresh mozzarella, cut into eight slices 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil 1/8 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper (optional) 1/8 teaspoon sea salt (optional) Preparation: On a large serving platter layer slice of tomato, larger basil leaves, and mozzarella slices. Repeat the layers while fanning them out slightly on the plate until you’ve used all of the mozzarella and tomato. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with freshly cracked black pepper and sea salt, if desired. Finish the salad by garnishing with a few small

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.**

Vegan breakfast burritos are really delicious when made with sweet potatoes and avocados. Make a Vegan breakfast burrito with sweet potato and avocado with help from a body and life stylist in this free video clip. 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.**

The dietary habits adopted by developed countries over the last centuries are largely responsible for many of the chronic diseases that are now commonplace in Western society. Diseases such as coronary heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and cancer of the colon are virtually unheard of among the few hunter-gatherer populations still remaining in the world. The stone age diet is based on the foods that our hunter-gatherer ancestors would have eaten before they became farmers. Even over the last fifty years, our food has drastically changed. Where once our food was made up of simple, natural foods with minimal added ingredients, our food now contains a multitude of different ingredients. Often it can be hard to even find modern-day food that does not contain some form of milk or wheat, which are common triggers in food allergies, and this leads to people eating the same ingredients every day and often at every single meal. The stone age diet is nutritionally balanc

We eat so much  processed food these days that we seldom think about what we're putting into our bodies. We've become food landfills instead of efficient organic machines.  We've nutritionally devolved from our ancestral,   agrarian   roots. So, what do you do to fix this? You get raw.....

Ever hear of The Paleo Diet? Have you wondered what is involved in this type of diet and how it may benefit you? How about a bright, colorful and yet easy-to-follow infographic for you to peruse? I think greatist.com has the answers you're looking for.   Get health and fitness tips at Greatist.com For more info on paleo diet options click here!   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.**  

Caution : The reader of this article should exercise all precautionary measures before fasting. A trained medical professional should always be consulted before starting any alternative health therapies. Ultimately, the responsibility lies with the reader and not with this site or the author. If you have any questions about whether or not fasting is a viable option, you should always consult with your physician first.  

Are you nuts about nuts?  This article is dedicated to nut enthusiasts worldwide. " You wanna get nuts?!? Let's get nuts!! "                      Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne in "Batman" (1989) 

It's name is derived from the Greek word "pepon"... Certain Native American tribes called them "isquotm"... They are related to both squash and cucumbers.... They have been used both for food and medicine ... They contain potassium, lutein and Vitamins A, C, and B-6.... You know them as pumpkin ...

It's eggplant season folks and my culinary friend has reminded me about their availability this fall. Most people are kind of apprehensive when it comes to trying out these beautiful cool weather vegetables. I'd like to encourage you to put aside your fears and apprehensions to enjoy this delicious healthy recipe designed to change your mind and fill your belly.

Are you a fan of coconut? Photo Credit: cpronline(dot)com Does it's aroma send you into a world of culinary joy? Do you want to know more about the health benefits and numerous uses for coconut? If not , then this article IS NOT FOR YOU.   Everyone else.....please read on...

It's berry season in many parts of the world folks! Not only are there delicious many varieties of berries available now but they are all very good for you. Come with me as I take you on a delectable and nutritious tour through some of these great choices!

When you see someone on a street with beautiful skin that person's skin radiates good, health, and soft skin. To get this kind of radiant skin it requires a lot of special treatment. Healthy living and great skin-care techniques can produce glowing youthful-looking skin. What you take in your body is just as important as your outer appearance. Here are some great pointers for naturally beautiful skin.

Unless you grow your own food or have a ranch with livestock, you need to get to the grocery store to restock your food supplies from time to time.  Grocery shopping is definitely something we all have to do, even  though choosing the right foods can be quite difficult .  Additionally, trying to find low-priced healthy food items can be nearly impossible in today's economic climate.  To assist you with your affordable healthy grocery  shopping, these following tips can help make things  easier than ever: 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.* 1.   Never, ever go grocery shopping on an empty stomach . Your wallet will greatly appreciate it. 2.  Fresh fruit & meat is almost always less expensive than its pr

Antioxidants fight disease and germs. Photo Credit: images.wisegeek.com Though oral supplements are available, the best resource for this is through healthy food. Nutrient absorption through food is more effective than vitamin supplements because your liver does not have to work as hard to assimilate them. Some people haven’t figured it out yet. It's a total mystery to a lot of folks. How do you get antioxidants from food? Most antioxidants available are found in vegetables. Here is a short list includes well-known veggies that are rich in antioxidants: broccoli, cauliflower, tomatoes, spinach, onions, and various peppers. Believe it or not, there is actually a technique to finding antioxidant-rich vegetable choices:

Whenever the word "overweight" is used in a conversation (or an article like this one) our minds tend to conjure up images of extremely rotund individuals that may tip scales in excess of 300 pounds or more.  Or worse, a cartoonish depiction of that same individual. Both images are stereotypical and clearly do not fit the medical definition of obesity .