Posts Tagged“diet”

The perils of sugar: How to cut down your intake

The correlation is there for all to see; an increase in the availability of refined foods has seen health in most countries plummet to dangerous levels. The result? Well, let’s not get too pessimistic, but it’s safe to say that obesity, heart disease, and umpteen other conditions, along with the associated insurance implications, are there for all to see. One thing that many of these refined foods have in common is sugar. It’s been around for years – and it certainly isn’t going away. However, it can be controlled. Just like smoking, sugar can be addictive, and through today’s article,…

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Key to Healthy Living: 7 Effective Ways

Health is a critical thing for anyone. It doesn’t matter where you are or what you do. You have to make health a top priority in your day-to-day existence. If you fail to prioritize your wellness, you could end up sadly suffering in a multitude of ways at a later time. Falling sick isn’t a good thing. The positive news is that getting on the path to healthy and balanced living isn’t as difficult as many people think. These seven strategies can do a lot for folks who want to be the portrait of glowing health. 1. Take in a…

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Diet or Disorder? How Extreme Dieting Can Lead To Unhealthy Outcomes

Being healthy and happy continue noble life goals but come with some pretty severe baggage. The baggage of social pressure leads many to veer from common sense goals of moderation to knee-jerk crash diets. Eating a varied diet with plenty of veggies and fruits along with some grains and dairy should be accessible. However, stricter programs are de rigor. Many remain dismissive of the simpler range of guidelines given by groups like the CDC. The need to be the best, or to outdo even our own bodies leads to dangerous behaviors. Remember that mental healing is a large component of…

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Anura Leslie Perera on Living a More Mindful Life

Anura Leslie Perera is undoubtedly a successful, accomplished man. The Sri Lankan native was born in Colombo and began his life journey by moving halfway across the world to Africa to work for Caterpillar Inc. There, in Zambia, specifically, Anura Leslie Perera worked for the heavy equipment manufacturer as both an engineer and sales professional. He then became the Chairman of Singaporean aerospace manufacturer Raycom Aerospace Pte Ltd and recently helped to facilitate the signing of an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) between Raycom Aerospace Pte Ltd and the Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC). Busy Lifestyle Takes its Toll Anura Leslie…

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The Best Places for Vegetarians to Travel

Vegetarian Desitnation

Food is one one of the most enjoyable pleasures of travel, just because you don’t eat meat doesn’t mean you should be left out! Here of some of the best places for vegetarians to travel. A vegetarian diet can be a healthier choice for you and the environment so why not consider them when planning your next foodie destination. Portland, United States The Pacific Northwest Hipster gem of Portland is at the cutting edge of all the trends and food is no different. Portland chefs were among the first to promote the farm to table movement, with the emphasis on the farm. Their…

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