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The key to healthy eating is balance, variety and moderation. In short, that means eating a wide variety of foods without getting too many calories or too much of any one nutrient. These 10 tips can help you follow that advice while still enjoying the foods you eat.
1. Eat a variety of...
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Many people ask why they can’t lose weight when they’re doing an extensive amount of aerobic exercise. The answer is, the huge amount of cardio burns muscle as energy— and the less muscle tissue one has, the fewer calories and fat one will burn.
Doing so much aerobic exercise ...
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AAlcohol and drug addiction exist in every sector of American Jewry, but recovery specialists say it is part of a growing problem in the Orthodox community—a problem that, because of the pressures and particularities of an observant Jewish lifestyle, has hit the Orthodox community in differen...
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When they were little, my kids knew the rule for eating lollipops: “Six licks and in the garbage,” but Professor Wenyuan Shi, a microbiologist, has changed all that.
A few years ago, dentistry professor and microbiologist Wenyuan Shi discovered an ingredient derived from licorice ro...
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Summer for a yeshivah boy doesn't have to be merely a break from the routine of school. Summer can provide a chance to be inspired and rejuvenated, so that a boy feels refreshed and looks forward to learning with new vitality.
Bnei Aish in Eretz Yisrael is a four-week summer camp for yeshivah b...
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Cholesterol is a soft, fat-like, waxy substance found in the bloodstream and in all your body's cells. It's normal to have cholesterol. Cholesterol is an important part of a healthy body because it's used for producing cell membranes and some hormones, and serves other needed bodily functions.
11/05/2007 | 437 Hits |  (0 vote) | Print | PDF
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Iron deficiency can be a problem, even for those who think they eat properly. This may occur from not eating foods which contain enough iron or not being able to absorb enough iron from food. To prevent iron deficiency, it helps to know a little about the nutrient, iron, and where it can be obtained...
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Regular aerobic activity should be part of everyone’s daily routine. It strengthens the heart and lungs and makes them work more efficiently. Aerobic activity can include running, walking, stair climbing, dancing, swimming, or any number of other activities that get the heart working harder fo...
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Kimberley came to the New York Center for Eating Disorders and confessed, “I know I should try to recover from bulimia, but I'm not sure in my heart of hearts that I really want to.”
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At her first therapy session, Charlotte* was distressed. “I am so sick and tired of yo-yo dieting,” she said. “I gain, I lose, I starve myself. Then I overeat. I just wish I could learn to eat normally! But I don't even know what normal eating is.”
Many people consider i...
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We often present recipes for holidays, for Shabbat or other good reasons. This month we have recipes just for the fun of it and because they sound wonderful. Here are some of our favorites from the book Sephardic Flavors by Joyce Goldstein.
Salad
Sephardic cooks call many dis...
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Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life. The cause of diabetes continues to be a mystery, although both genetics and environmental factors such as...
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Water helps keep your muscles and skin toned, assists in weight loss, transports oxygen and nutrients to cells, eliminates toxins and wastes from the body, and regulates body temperature. Drinking refreshing, clean water plays a major role in reducing the risk of certain diseases. Water is the most ...
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There is nothing better in this world than having a happy, healthy child. Yet sometimes, taking care of a baby is a little overwhelming. There are so many questions: When should I start my baby on solid foods? Does my child have allergies? Why does my child get so many ear infections?
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When trying to lose fat, there are several, common mistakes almost everyone makes. If you are looking to lose fat, avoid making any of the errors listed below. Losing fat is not difficult, it just takes time and commitment.
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Metabolism, defined simply, is just the amount of calories your body needs to function in an energy-neutral state—not gaining or losing weight, just holding steady. We typically measure this in calories per day. That gives us two sides to work on: calories in and calories out.
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With all the news about how bad trans fats are for your body, more people than ever are interested in eating a healthier diet.
Here is a list of beneficial foods that most health experts agree promote healthy living. From fruits and vegetables, to whole grains, nuts, beans and legumes, this po...
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One hundred years ago, Americans didn't worry much about keeping fit. In those days, 40% of the population was reaping and sowing, herding and mowing its way through life on pre-industrial farms. In coastal cities men were loading and unloading ships from dawn to dusk without a crane in sight. Build...
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Kosher consumers have long been accustomed to passing up food courts, restaurants and cafeterias offering everything but kosher food.
Now, thanks to robotic retailing, these consumers are relishing hot kosher food at airports, hospitals, stadiums and shopping malls where brown-bagging was on...
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The back-to-school bell will be sounding soon. As a parent, you want to help your child get off to a good start for the school year. The place to begin is here, where you can find a selection of healthy tips for boosting your pint-sized pupil's physical and emotional well-being.
The obesity epi...
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