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Can Coffee Extend Your Life?

…important things to keep in mind: * Opt for organic coffee to limit your exposure to pesticides, insecticides, and fertilizers. * Avoid milkshake type designer coffees (like lattes) which are rich in sugar and calories. * Sidestep artificial coffee creamers that are high in trans fats. * Remember that…

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Do You Drink Iced Water with Your Meals? Think Again.

…and it worked. It has expanded into a two-block–long tourist emporium, western art gallery, and a restaurant where you can buy a five-cent cup of coffee and, of course, get a free glass of ice water. The Hustead’s idea saved their business but, more significantly, it started an American dining tradition…

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5 Heart-Healthy Tips for Lean Living!

…these substances give you a boost or some relaxation, but in the long run, they are detrimental to your physical well-being. Better yet, toss all coffee including decaffeinated and substitute green tea. The nutrients in green tea will help you burn more calories at rest. Now it’s your turn: Do you…

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The High Cost of Emotional Shutdown

…little more love into your life by connecting with others in ways you might not have considered. It can start with a card, a phone call, a cup of coffee, or a walk in the park. We wish you and your heart love and laughter during this loving season…and all the weeks to come.

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6 Ways You May Be Sabotaging Your Bone Health

…labels and limit your sodium intake to 2–3 grams daily. 3. Coffee—Each cup of coffee pulls out an additional 40 mg of calcium from your bones. Green tea is the better alternative, with many health advantages over coffee, including the fact that it increases bone mineral density. 4. Soft Drinks—The…

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Healthy Heart Nutrition Starts with Flax

…the seeds to release the oil. Otherwise, they'll pass right through you, undigested. I recommend getting a coffee grinder and dedicating it to flaxseed, because you don't want to mix ground coffee and flax. It's not a taste sensation! Also, you must use the flax within hours of grinding it. Once exposed…

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Relax Your Way to Lower Blood Pressure

…especially if he or she was caught in traffic, if the outside temperature is very cold, or if some emotional stress issues are ongoing. Even a cup of coffee just prior to the test can change the data. What do your blood pressure readings tell you? Readings where the top number (systolic pressure) is 130–139…

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Microwave Ovens: Good or Bad?

…it’s impossible for me to watch the meter and believe we're safe. Here’s another reason I avoid microwave ovens: If you microwave water—or your coffee or tea—you create “dead liquid.” Informal experiments have shown that if you take two plants of the same age and species and, over a 7- to 10…

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10 Foods You Should Never Eat--Well, Maybe Sometimes

…. * White flour. It spikes your blood sugar. Instead opt for whole wheat. * Sugar. Again, it spikes your blood sugar. If you want to sweeten your coffee or tea, opt for ribose or Stevia instead. * Veal. It’s one of the most inflammatory foods you can eat, and inflammation is at the root of heart disease…

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Breast Cancer Alert: Men Need to Be Careful, Too

…recognizable symptom that led him to seek early medical attention: a blood stain on his tee shirt. The first time it happened he rationalized that it was a coffee stain. The second time, he was on it, texting his mom hoping for reassurance…. After a surgical mastectomy of his left breast, his surgeons were…

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Why High Fructose Corn Syrup is Health Enemy #1

…water, freshly squeezed organic juices, spritzers from juices and mineral water, and herbal teas. If you must have something to sweeten your cereal, coffee, or tea choose ribose or Stevia instead, or add a quarter teaspoon of honey. Now it’s your turn: Have you found a healthy alternative to HFCS? You…

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Heart Attack and Stroke on the Menu at the Heart Attack Cafe

…our personality that we bring to any situation. I recall entering the waiting room of a psychotherapist colleague many years ago, where a homemade coffee table book caught my eye. It contained varying jokes about seeking psychiatric help and related topics had been cut and pasted from magazines like…

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How to Knock Out Diabetes Before It Develops

…unwanted pounds, you want to lower your carbohydrate intake, including avoiding products made with white flour and sugar. If you want to sweeten your coffee or tea, add ribose which is sweet, but has a negative glycemic effect. Plus, add blood sugar stabilizing healthy proteins to your diet including organic…

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Are You In Sugar Shock?

…insulin response. We know now that insulin is a pro-inflammatory hormone. People are drinking loads of sugary sodas, adding sugar to their tea and coffee, and consuming breads and pasta, bagels, and donuts and cookies in alarming amounts—we’re a sugar society. And then there’s that artificial high…

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There's Really Nothing "Sweet" About Sugar!

…added sugar a day! Thanks to manufacturers pouring sugar and other sweeteners into countless foods, and Americans dumping spoonfuls into cereal, coffee, and tea, these typical consumption levels are killing all of us without discrimination: young, old, rich, poor, white, black, Latino, Asian, and on…

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France Discourages Wi-Fi Use in Schools—We Should All Do the Same

…table away from you. If you are pregnant, shield your baby with a product like Belly Armour. * Limit the time you spend in places with Wi-Fi, such as coffee shops. * Be an advocate in your neighborhood—educating your school system about the dangers of Wi-Fi. Plus, make your voice known if mast towers…

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The Truth About Green Tea

…and lead—ingredients you certainly don’t want in your body. If you’re sensitive to caffeine (even though regular tea has half the caffeine of coffee), buy the decaf variety. For an ongoing medicinal effect, drink at least three cups a day. For more information on cardiovascular nutrition, visit…

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How to End the Holiday Season 5 Pounds Lighter

…For many of us, breakfast can be the most difficult meal of the day. Maybe you’re rushing out the door, late to work, and grabbing a quick cup of coffee and a muffin at your desk. It doesn’t have to be that way. I recommend that you put down that muffin and reach for a delicious smoothie instead.…

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Green Tea is So Good For You

…and lead—ingredients you certainly don’t want in your body. If you’re sensitive to caffeine (even though regular tea has half the caffeine of coffee), buy the decaf variety. For an ongoing medicinal effect, drink at least three cups a day. For more great cardiovascular nutrition tips, visit www…

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Everyday Foods Can Reduce Cholesterol

…with a fresh fruit such as blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, bananas, peaches, etc. Add two tablespoons of organic flaxseed, grind it up in a coffee grinder, and serve with 6-9 oz. of organic skim or 1% milk. 2) Eat one pear or one apple, and one medium-sized carrot. 3) For a snack, or as a dessert…

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Neighborly Ties Are Good for Your Health

…such close proximity to us. But when push comes to shove, good neighbors are those that are there when times get tough. For days we all talked over coffee cups and hedges about the impending storm. We shared hurricane preparedness pointers, cell phone numbers, and resources. The afternoon before, my wife…

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Improve Blood Circulation with Bioflavonoids

…herbs. Add a little honey and lemon, and I think you will find that this healthy heart nutrition tip really is quite delicious. If you can break your coffee habit in the process, you’ll be doubly rewarded, as you’ll also be reducing the amount of caffeine you ingest. For more information on improving…

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This Year, Take Time to Touch the Hearts of Others

…elderly person or someone with limited vision. * Pay it forward. Whether you’re going through a toll booth, or grabbing a quick cup of “Joe” (coffee), pay for the person behind you. You’ll be amazed at how such a simple straight-from-the-heart gesture can make someone else’s day, as well as…

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The Cardiovascular Virtues of Green Tea

…down?ing other beverages. This study from the other side of the globe was extremely interesting. Researchers looked at green tea, black tea, cocoa, coffee, and red wine consumption and the heart. While investigators were hard-pressed to find any relationship between identifiable coronary artery disease…

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