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		<title>Top 10 Cheap Health Foods, Better Body Nutrition Austin</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:13:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>optahealth</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Alkaline Acid Foods]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[budget]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><img style="margin: 7px;" title="Top 10 Cheap Health Foods" src="http://i3.ytimg.com/vi/RBtsaHNOCiI/default.jpg" alt="Top 10 Cheap Health Foods" width="120" height="90" align="left" />Lots of people are trying to find the least expensive healthy foods.</p>
<p>More and more people are understanding the importance of eating good healthy food, but also feeling the economic &#8230;</p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="margin: 7px;" title="Top 10 Cheap Health Foods" src="http://i3.ytimg.com/vi/RBtsaHNOCiI/default.jpg" alt="Top 10 Cheap Health Foods" width="120" height="90" align="left" />Lots of people are trying to find the least expensive healthy foods.</p>
<p>More and more people are understanding the importance of eating good healthy food, but also feeling the economic crunch at the  same time.</p>
<p>The video gives some good tips on the top 10 cheap healthy foods.</p>
<p>Not all of these are on the alkaline side of the alkaline diet chart, but remember we are shooting for 80 &#8211; 20. Serve up with a big plate of vegetables!</p>
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<h2>Top 10 Inexpensive Health Foods</h2>
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<li>Organic eggs, cage free, an excellent source of protein. Make a vegetable omelet with garlic</li>
<li>Organic plain yogurt, mix in stevia or some berries</li>
<li>Raw nuts and seeds, almonds are a good alkaline choice, although tricky to find real &#8220;raw&#8221; almonds</li>
<li>Berries, good source of anti-oxidants and generally are lower in sugar than other fruits like bananas</li>
<li>Buckwheat, cook like rice and add fresh fruit and nuts at the end of cooking</li>
<li>Coconut milk, good fats and protein</li>
<li>Spinach, raw is more alkaline than cooked</li>
<li>Garlic</li>
<li>Wild rice</li>
<li>Lentils</li>
</ul>
<p>My favorite healthy, alkaline, budget food: Frozen vegetables. Frozen veggies are cheap and you can add them to any dish that is not so alkaline or healthy to begin with. Pick up a few bags at the grocery store and have them handy in the freezer. When your meal needs a health boost, whip out the bag and dump some veggies in the recipe.</p>
<p>Please share your ideas about your favorite low budget health foods below.</p>
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		<title>Snacks to Boost Metabolism</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Dec 2011 19:38:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>optahealth</dc:creator>
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<p>The trick is to choose foods with a high nutritional density.</p>
<p>High fiber foods are a good choice.&#8230;</p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="margin: 7px;" title="Boost Metabolism" src="http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/i7GkOCT-jKw/default.jpg" alt="Boost Metabolism" width="120" height="90" align="left" />The right kind of snacking can actually help your weight loss efforts.</p>
<p>The trick is to choose foods with a high nutritional density.</p>
<p>High fiber foods are a good choice.</p>
<p>Almonds contain healthy fat, protein and are on the alkaline side of the chart.<span id="more-2721"></span></p>
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<p>Sometimes when people are trying to lose weight they cut way back on calories. This can provide some weight loss, but the problem is, your metabolism can slow down, hindering weight loss efforts. Small snacks can help keep metabolisms up, without adding too many calories</p>
<h2>Check out the video for some snack ideas.</h2>
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<li>Cottage cheese and berries</li>
<li>Trail mix &#8211; be careful, some of these have added sugar. The ones made with raw nuts are best.</li>
<li>Fruit</li>
<li>Sliced veggies and hummus</li>
<li>Nut butter and celery sticks</li>
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<p>We would love to hear your favorite healthy snack ideas.</p>
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		<title>Purpley Green Smoothie, Tasty and Nutritious</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 15:27:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>optahealth</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Juicing and Smoothies]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><img style="margin: 7px;" title="Purpley Green Smoothie" src="http://i4.ytimg.com/vi/c-stAb1Pkgg/default.jpg" alt="Purpley Green Smoothie" width="120" height="90" align="left" />The blueberries make this green smoothie more of a purple color.</p>
<p>Chewing more thoroughly is one of the best and no-cost ways to improve digestion.</p>
<p>This even applies to smoothies. &#8230;</p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="margin: 7px;" title="Purpley Green Smoothie" src="http://i4.ytimg.com/vi/c-stAb1Pkgg/default.jpg" alt="Purpley Green Smoothie" width="120" height="90" align="left" />The blueberries make this green smoothie more of a purple color.</p>
<p>Chewing more thoroughly is one of the best and no-cost ways to improve digestion.</p>
<p>This even applies to smoothies. Instead of chugging it down, chew your smoothies in your mouth to mix with saliva.</p>
<p>Try this and see if it helps digestion. I would love to hear your comments on this video, please use the comment form below.<span id="more-1532"></span></p>
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<p>Digestive problems are abundant in the modern world. Chewing your food and your smoothies better can help improve digestion. Also relax while eating. Digestion works much better when you are in a relaxed state. Stress moves energy away from digestion. So take your time, enjoy your smoothie or whatever you are eating.</p>
<p>Blending up your vegetables in a smoothie does make them easier to digest, and easier for your body to absorb the nutrients. Just don&#8217;t forget to chew it first.</p>
<p>You don&#8217;t necessarily need a fancy blender like this guy in the video has. Yes they are great blenders, but you cna get by with one of the better blenders from Wal Mart. The cheapest one on the shelf, might not do so well, look for one that is powerful and well built.</p>
<h2>Purpley Green Smoothie Ingredients</h2>
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<li>1 Banana</li>
<li>Organic blueberries</li>
<li>Dulse flakes</li>
<li>Hemp seeds</li>
<li>Kale</li>
<li>Pure water</li>
</ul>
<h2>Alkaline Diet Breakfast Choice</h2>
<p>A smoothie makes a great alkaline breakfast, or snack any time of day.  This is one way to get more greens into your diet, without having to eat  more vegetables. The fruit makes it taste better and adds nutrition.</p>
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		<title>Heres One that Really Tastes Good, Yummy Green Smoothie Recipe</title>
		<link>http://alkalinehealth.net/heres-one-that-really-tastes-good-yummy-green-smoothie-recipe/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 21:26:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>optahealth</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><img style="margin: 7px;" title="Yummy Green Smoothie" src="http://i3.ytimg.com/vi/29wdt3jPI20/default.jpg" alt="Yummy Green Smoothie" width="120" height="90" align="left" />If you have a friend or relative that you have been trying to introduce healthy eating to, give this one a try.</p>
<p>This smoothie recipe tastes really yummy and almost &#8230;</p>]]></description>
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<p>This smoothie recipe tastes really yummy and almost everyone is going to like it, even kids.</p>
<p>The bananas,  pineapple and mango make this smoothie actually taste great. You may not even notice the taste of spinach at all. This is one way to get a little bit of greens into someones diet.<span id="more-1240"></span></p>
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<p>People with blood sugar issues like diabetes, hypoglycemia, or other issues should be careful with this one, as it is sweet. Too much sugar is good for no-one, even if it is natural. This should be looked at more as a treat, than an everyday smoothie. It is still far and away better than a candy bar, ice cream cone or piece of cake.</p>
<p>Blend one up today and enjoy!</p>
<p>Ingredients</p>
<ul class="bullet-9">
<li>Banana, frozen is good.</li>
<li>Fresh mango</li>
<li>Fresh pineapple, canned pineapple is nowhere near as good.</li>
<li>Some water to help it blend</li>
<li>A handful of spinach</li>
</ul>
<p>Blend it up good, adding water to get the consistency you like. Feel free to substitute, or add other ingredients like apples or grapes, or kale.</p>
<p>I would love to hear about one of your smoothie recipes, please use the comment box below.</p>
<p>To add a little extra internal cleansing action to this or any smoothie, substitute 1 cup of<a href="http://www.trytlctea.com/vibrant"> chilled Iaso tea</a> for an equal amount of water. Detoxification with herbal tea is one way to lose a few pounds in a hurry.</p>
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		<title>Is Agave a Healthy Sweetener?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:16:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>optahealth</dc:creator>
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<p>And Agave is really high in fructose.</p>
<p>Equal to or greater than high fructose corn syrup.</p>
<p>And just how is fructose metabolized by the &#8230;</p>]]></description>
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<p>And Agave is really high in fructose.</p>
<p>Equal to or greater than high fructose corn syrup.</p>
<p>And just how is fructose metabolized by the body?<span id="more-966"></span></p>
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<p>Check out the video for the answer, it will surprise you. There is a list of issues related to excess fructose. The liver is where fructose is metabolized.</p>
<p>This video gives a great overview of agave nectar and why it may not be a good alternative to other sweeteners.</p>
<p>Stevia is my favorite alternative sweetener. I just planted a couple stevia plants in my garden. A few leaves on my salad and it really gives it a flavor boost.</p>
<p><span class="attention">My father recently died from complications of diabetes. Diabetes runs in my family, so I have to pay attention to anything sweet. Agave is obviously not a good choice for me. &#8211; Jeff Yentzer.</span></p>
<p>Sure fructose occurs naturally in fruit.  But as you will see from the video, it is the cumulative daily total intake of  fructose that becomes a problem. So even though agave may be natural, pay attention to the fructose quantity.</p>
<p><strong><img class="alignleft" title="Core Greens" src="http://www.vibrantflow.mysynergy.net/Products/Image.ashx?img=/Test/Products/37_COREGREENS_LGICON.JPG&amp;size=150&amp;san=1&amp;trim=1&amp;rc=15" alt="" width="125" height="150" />My personal tip: Get good nourishment.</strong> This helps to ward off cravings. We all know that we are supposed to be eating more fruits and vegetables. But what if you are in a time crunch? That's where <a href="http://www.vibrantflow.mysynergy.net/Products/Product.aspx?ItemId=4693&amp;CatalogId=72">powdered greens</a> come in. Mix one small scoop in water (purified), shake and go. There are many good greens products on the market. My current favorite is<a href="http://www.vibrantflow.mysynergy.net/Products/Product.aspx?ItemId=4693&amp;CatalogId=72"> Core Greens, by Synergy</a>. It has the best formulation of ingredients I have seen so far.

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		<title>Is Milk Really a Good Source of Calcium?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 18:00:44 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>But is it really?</p>
<p>Is it even healthy for you, if you are not a baby cow?</p>
<p>Check out what Dr. Mark Hyman has to share in this video. You may be surprised or even shocked.<span id="more-904"></span></p>
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<h2>You May be Surprised or Shocked<br /> by this Video about Milk or,</h2>
<p>Then again, if you are informed about the hazards of milk, especially homogenized, pasteurized, loaded with hormone and anti-biotic milk, this comes as no surprise.
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<p>I personally gave up drinking milk a long time ago. I do occasionally have some cheese or butter, but certainly not everyday.</p>
<p>I have several friends who have an allergy to dairy. This is beyond just lactose intolerance.  What about the proteins that are in the milk?</p>
<p>For me, there are much better and healthier sources of calcium:</p>
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<li>leafy green vegetables</li>
<li>broccoli, kale, spinach</li>
<li>Salmon, sardines</li>
<li>Sesame seeds,</li>
<li>blackstrap molasses</li>
<li>corn tortillas</li>
<li>almonds</li>
<li>oranges</li>
</ul>
<p>One of my favorite ways to balance my pH is to drink an <a href="https://www.trytlctea.com/vibrant">organic, cleansing herbal tea.</a> It acts as a very gentle colon cleanse and helps to remove toxins from my body.<br />
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		<title>Healthy Holiday Party Tips!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:17:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>optahealth</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="margin: 7px;" title="Holiday" src="http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/uop0coeaPl0/default.jpg" alt="Party" width="120" height="90" align="left" />How do you avoid eating so much junk food over the Holidays?</p>
<p>The last thing you want to do is balloon up like an overgrown hippo during the Christmas  season.</p>
<p>Then come the New Year, you have to work extra hard to get back where you were.<span id="more-703"></span></p>
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<h2>Yea it&#8217;s ok to indulge a few times here and there, but the Holidays can get out of control, with feasting, office parties, Holiday meals, visits to and from relatives.</h2>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Here is a good list of tips:</strong></span></p>
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<li>Be the designated driver. this gives you a good excuse not to drink. Wine, beer and liquor are all acid forming in the body,  as well as high in calories.</li>
<li>Get some self control.</li>
<li>Eat some high quality foods before the party, like a green salad. That way you won&#8217;t be tempted to over indulge by showing up super hungry.</li>
<li>Scope out the food that is offered and pick up the healthiest choices first. Look for the fruits, vegetables and nuts. Try to make the best of the foods available.</li>
<li>If you succeed at getting filled up on the good foods, you can take some of the cake and cookies home with you. This way you don&#8217;t offend your host.</li>
<li>Focus on feeling your best and be the best you that you can be. You want to be healthy and vibrant, so you can be the life of the party.</li>
<li>If you slip up, don&#8217;t beat up on yourself, just get back on your horse the next day and keep riding.</li>
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<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">My personal strategy: </span></strong>Take extra enzymes. I&#8217;ll grab an empty vitamin bottle and throw in a few <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=xeCKIE6ZLnQ&amp;offerid=164816.85&amp;type=2&amp;subid=0"> Systemic Enzymes </a><img src="http://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=xeCKIE6ZLnQ&amp;bids=164816.85&amp;type=2&amp;subid=0" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /> so I can take some at the party. I also make extra sure I am drinking my <a href="https://www.trytlctea.com/vibrant">Iaso cleansing tea everyday.</a> This gives my body a fighting chance against Holiday junk food.</p>
<p>Love to hear your thoughts, strategies and tips. Please use the comment box below to fill us in! Thanks.</p>
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		<title>Miraculous Magnesium</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:49:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AskTheHerbalist</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><img style="margin: 7px;" title="T" src="http://i3.ytimg.com/vi/zZe_TcU3URg/default.jpg" alt="" width="120" height="90" align="left" />Magnesium does an incredible number of things inside the human body.</p>
<p>Neutralizing excess acidity from a poor diet and toxins is just the beginning of the list.</p>
<p>Check out what &#8230;</p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="margin: 7px;" title="T" src="http://i3.ytimg.com/vi/zZe_TcU3URg/default.jpg" alt="" width="120" height="90" align="left" />Magnesium does an incredible number of things inside the human body.</p>
<p>Neutralizing excess acidity from a poor diet and toxins is just the beginning of the list.</p>
<p>Check out what <em>Lyle</em> Hurd has to say about the book <strong>The Magnesium Miracle</strong> in this interview.<span id="more-387"></span></p>
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<p>Magnesium is involved in many functions:</p>
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<li>Temperature regulation</li>
<li>Producing and transporting energy</li>
<li>Synthesizing protein</li>
<li>Transmitting nerve signals in the brain and body</li>
<li>Relaxing muscles</li>
<li>Manufacturing bones and teeth</li>
<li>Detoxifying heavy metals</li>
<li>Neutralizing acidity in the blood</li>
<li>Digesting lipids and balancing cholesterol</li>
<li>Creating neurotransmitters like serotonin</li>
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<p><h2><a href="http://mynsp.com/askherb/products/guide.aspx?stocknum=1859"><img src="http://www.asktheherbalist.net/images/natsun/all/1859.jpg" alt="" width="112" height="132" hspace="15" vspace="15" border="0" align="left" class="alignleft" style="margin: 7px;" title="Magnesium complex" /></a><a href="http://mynsp.com/askherb/products/guide.aspx?stocknum=1859">Magnesium Complex</a></h2>
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	<li><a href="http://mynsp.com/askherb/products/guide.aspx?stocknum=1859"><span id="_ctl0_Description">Highly bioavailable.</span></a></li>
	<li> Alkalizing.</li>
	<li>Promotes musculoskeletal health.</li>
	<li>Supports a healthy biological terrain.<a href="http://mynsp.com/askherb/products/guide.aspx?stocknum=1859"></a></li>
	<li><a href="http://mynsp.com/askherb/products/guide.aspx?stocknum=1859"><span id="_ctl0_Description">Supports a healthy cardiovascular system, especially during exercise.</span></a></li>
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