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mmmm-juicy!! Here's the facts!! 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.**

Sugar produces many of the same effects on the human brain as some illegal drugs. This short video will break down what those effects are.  This is your brain on sugar, any questions? 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.**  

There is a dastardly villain among us. We know it is around because we can taste it, even sense it. This villain is a true master of disguise and is able to hide right in front of your face....  While sugar is easy to spot in candy, soft drinks and ice cream, it also hides out in foods you might not expect -- including peanut butter, pasta sauce and even bologna! Robert Lustig decodes confusing labels and sugar's many aliases to help determine just how much of that sweet carbohydrate makes its way into our diets. Watch this brief informative animated video and become a vigilant shopper . 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!!&q

It's summer time folks! Enjoy one of the season's best treats for its many health benefits as well as flavor. Try this unique recipe out before you decide to toss out your watermelon seeds! Roasting watermelon seeds is common in many parts of the Middle East and Asia, in the rest of the world, the seeds are little more than a hindrance in the way of that sweet, juicy fruit. But pro-seeds folks are on to something — not only are roasted watermelon seeds delicious, they are also loaded with nutrients like iron, magnesium and copper, and are an excellent source of unsaturated fat. So what should you do with the seeds?  Here are some suggestions:   Add to a salad both fruit and vegetable - Top grilled vegetables with the seeds  Add them to a homemade trail mix  Snack on them on their own You can also roast the seeds of cantaloupe and honeydew melon!  Ingredients:   1 Cup black watermelon seeds (discard white seeds) Olive Oil  1 Tablespoon salt Instruction

Here is a video that you need to watch (especially if you like to eat food!) I could write a huge series of articles on this subject.  As they say, though, "a picture is worth a thousand words" However, I'd like to take that adage one step further and say that "a video can be worth a 100 thousand words." Check this out now and leave a comment below the video! 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

For the human body to function well, it should be fed a good balance of vitamins and nutrients. There are three primary macronutrients which we consume namely protein, fat, and carbohydrates. Without these, our body won't be able to function properly. Since we cannot synthesize vitamins in sufficient quantities, they must be obtained from dietary sources.  We also need several minerals for our body to function smoothly. Calcium and phosphorous, for example, aside from being important in the strengthening and lengthening of your bones are needed by your heart to pump efficiently. Salt, aside from adding flavor to your dishes, contain sodium and chlorine which help in maintaining fluid balance and producing digestive juices, respectively. Mineral salts are ionic in nature, they help regulate pH levels in our blood and body. Maintenance of proper pH levels is crucial for the proper functioning of the body, a balanced supply of necessary mineral nutrients ensures that

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.**  

We've all heard of moral fiber, but this blog is about health.... So let's talk about dietary fiber. You want weight loss results? Eat more fiber. Fiber is the key to an effective, results-driven diet.

Believe it or not, many people out there have found only one use for basil herb and that is cooking.. This versatile herb has many benefits that you may not be aware of. 

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) 

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...

In response to one of my recent articles , a frequent reader, Janina Odell commented asking about how to deal with dry, brittle hair. I gave her a recipe in my response that should help her out. This got me thinking though, how many other people have the same issue?  So I did some research.

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!

I recently posted an article for you guys dealing with shopping healthy on a budget. Now this short video will help you to prepare those healthy foods you bought from the grocery store. These are some REALLY cool tips so I highly recommend you take notes on this one while you watch.  Let me know what you think in the comments below! Like what you're reading? I knew you would! Get instant access to all future KurtMIND updates! Join The Health Revolution!! Sign up using our sign-up options in the "Followers" box to the right! Get the RSS feed too! Don't get left behind! "Your Health Is Your Wealth!!"

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:

Economic factors can greatly affect your ability to follow a healthy diet. Let's face it, eating a low fat, low carbohydrate diet can be costly. Food prices world wide are now at at an all time high. Organic farmers everywhere are feeling the pinch as they now find themselves having to pay more for feed and suitable natural soil treatments for planting. This equals into higher costs at the market for consumers globally. For example, what used to cost 15-20% of monthly wages has now gone up to an average of 40-60%. Believe it or not, these staggering figures are quickly becoming a reality for many people. It is solely up to the individual to make informed choices about their health in order to ensure longevity. These days, it is only a matter of time when one will ultimately have to make a substitution of a lower quality food in place of a higher quality food. If you are ever faced with that decision, vitamin supplements are a great back up source, as they will

Everyone knows that the human body requires a certain amount of vitamins and minerals daily to function properly and remain healthy. A well balanced diet can supply your body with the nutrients it needs.Various health problems and disorders may arise if your diet does not supply your body with the vitamins it needs. The symptoms of vitamin deficiency will normally present themselves when the lack of vitamins is at an advanced level.