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Naturally Boosting Calcium: 2

June 17th, 2009

frozen-yogurtMilk is by no means the only way to get calcium — essentially the same kind provided by a glass of milk, in fact.

Although you should by no means overdo it, you can get a lot of calcium through some sweet and flavorful treats. For example, frozen yogurt is an excellent source of calcium — and it is also healthier than, say, ice cream. Of course, before buying any type of frozen yogurt, you should check out its calcium content. Remember, regular yogurt provides even more calcium. Evaporated milk in recipes for pudding, fudge, and even cake is a great alternative as well, as a single cup provides six hundred and sixty milligrams worth of calcium!

Cheese is an excellent source as well, and incorporating healthy amounts of various kinds of cheese into your diet can also provide a real treat. Remember, plenty of delicious dishes can be made even better with the addition of cheese; pasta and casseroles are just two of them.

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Naturally Boosting Calcium: 1

June 16th, 2009

drinking-milk1As most of us well know, our bodies need certain levels of calcium in order to remain healthy and operating smoothly. However, many of us do not know how precisely we can boost our calcium levels, when in truth there are a number of ways to boost it naturally, which Your Body, Your Temple will reveal in the following series of posts.

First of all, you can get more calcium just by eating the right foods — the majority of them absolutely delicious! For instance, anything dairy is good for you — provided you eat healthy amounts, of course.

Primarily, a lot of people neglect drinking as much milk as they should. At least trying to drink a glass of milk a day, even if it is chocolate milk, can substantially help you.

Remember elementary school, students were given milk at breakfast, at lunch, and for a snack. Sure, kids need it to grow — but we adults also need milk, to keep our bones strong.

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Avoid Eating Too Much Sugar!

June 9th, 2009

1071033_sugars_3To be honest, too many people nowadays eat too much sugar.  That is one of the main reasons why weight is such a problem and why your skin may not look its best right now.  Ingesting excess sugar is honestly one of the main causes of premature aging as well, but that does not mean that you can not have any sugar at all – just have it in moderation.  There are many different things that you can do that are easy and that can lower your sugar intake.

For example, cut down on the sugar that you put in your coffee and tea by half.  That way, you can make sure that your sugar intake is slowly but surely going down.  Once you get used to drinking your coffee or tea like that, make sure that you cut it down again until you no longer need it.  This alone will really help you in the long run.

Candy and sweets are things that you should cut down on too – make sure that you only have them once in a while and you will totally see a difference!

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Let’s Talk About Acne: How You Can Get Rid Of It Naturally!

May 21st, 2009

Acne

Getting rid of acne is definitely something that teenagers and adults alike are constantly trying to get rid of – without all of those harsh, harsh chemicals.  After all, who wants to put harsh chemicals on their flesh all of the time?  Personally, I don’t!  So that is why I thought we would do quite a few blogs on how you can get clear looking skin naturally!

First and foremost, you need to make sure that you are drinking enough water.  To be honest, most people do not drink nearly enough water and that is the main reason that they break out in the first place!  So make sure that you are getting your five, six, seven or even eight glasses of water in everyday!

After the water … you’re going to have to wait for that one!  We’re going to explore that in the next blog!

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Some Practical Tips to Help You Pick the Freshest of Fruits and Vegetables

April 10th, 2009

Fresh Fruits

If you have decided to live and eat healthy, you may find this guide useful when you push your cart along the aisles of your grocery or when you rush to the farmers market every weekend.

You get the best of fruits and vegetables when you get those which are at their best condition. Here are some useful tips:

Raspberries and Blackberries

Go for raspberries and blackberries that have that shine without any discoloration or molds. If you will not eat it right away, you can put it in a plastic container and refrigerate. They’ll be good for around 2 days. Don’t forget to wash them before consumption. They will be great with if you are baking some stuff or just in addition to those yummy dishes.

Plums, Apricots, Peaches

Go for the cleanest of skin, meaning, no bruises or wrinkles. The fruit should also be taut and firm to touch. You can ripen these fruits at room temperature and refrigerate them once they are ripe. You can serve plums, peaches, or apricots with dishes of pork, chicken, or duck. Read more…

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