The Healthy Temple

Eating Chocolate is a Casanova’s Sensual Secret

Giacomo Casanova, the world’s most famous lover, had a secret weapon: chocolate. He savored it before every romantic escapade, even drinking a mug of rich cocoa right before lovemaking. While the ultimate ladies’ man knew of chocolate’s aphrodisiacal powers, he probably didn’t know that eating it helped his health, too. So, go ahead, indulge in [...]

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Summer, Sun And Health. Why not!?

Summer is here, and many of us will be feeling lively, energised and happy as the sun helps us to increase Vitamin D production. However this isn’t true of everyone, and recent research indicates that in some women, a lack of energy may be down to not enough Magnesium and B Vitamins in the diet, [...]

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Health with Amino Acids Supplements

Amino acids are chemical structures chained together to compose various types of proteins. There are 21 different amino acids recognized in science to have some kind of useful function, ranging from providing energy for the body to protecting against cardiovascular disease. Not one cell in the body could survive without the amino acids that proteins [...]

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“Santa Fe” Salad Recipe

This recipe serves: 4 Preparation time: 15 minutes Ingredients ½ cup seedless cucumber, diced 12 oz. shrimp, cooked, any size ¼ red pepper 1/3 cup celery, diced ½ cup salsa, medium or hotter 1 medium avocado, raw 2 teaspoons lime juice Preparation Instructions 1. Dice all vegetables and mix in a large bowl. 2. Add the shrimp and pour lime juice over the top. 3. Mix well and [...]

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Something Different About Soy Protein

Soy protein is one of the best-selling protein supplements in the country. Some consumer surveys indicate that soy may even be gaining in popularity as the protein supplement of choice for those lifting weights. Researchers recently reported that people who added 40 grams of soy protein to their daily diet may see an increase in [...]

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