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Archive | July, 2008

Body-Building Diet

Asya on 26. July 2008

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Body building is at its core, resistance activity. Whether gravity driven (free weights) or pulley driven (Nautilus™, Bowflex™, resistance bands), by forcing the muscles to resist against the kinetic motion, one increases the size of muscle cells within the muscle tissue, and larger muscles result. Because of the energy required to enlarge muscle cells, most [...]

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The Fats and Cholesterol

Asya on 26. July 2008

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Eating some fat is necessary. It is an important source of concentrated energy - it has more than twice as many calories per ounce as sugar, starch or protein. Fats help carry fat- soluble vitamins A, D, E and K. In addition, a specific type of fat found in plants is essential for proper functioning [...]

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Pesticides and Herbicides

Asya on 26. July 2008

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More than a million preschoolers consume at least 15 pesticides a day in food, according to our latest study of government data. Some 324,000 kids age five and under exceed federal safety standards every day for just one neurotoxic insecticide, methyl parathion. Methyl parathion is the most toxic organophosphate insecticide approved for use on food. [...]

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Anti -stress therapy

Asya on 26. July 2008

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What is stress? It is our reaction to our external environment as well as our inner thoughts and feelings. Stress in essence is our body’s natural response to dangers, the “fight or flight” mechanisms—the body’s preparedness to do battle or flee from danger. Stress can generate many symptoms and diseases, mediated by changes in immune function, [...]

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Asparagus Risotto “Ecstasy”

Asya on 26. July 2008

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Asparagus Risotto ingredients list: 2 lb of asparagus. 1 shallot, chopped finely. 3 oz of rice. 2 oz of butter. 1 cup of dry white wine. 4 tablespoons of freshly grated parmesan cheese. Salt and pepper

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