Immunize Yourself

Something that I am really embracing is the knowledge of who I am and how important it is to reflect on my journey. Today, I want to encourage each of you to take an honest look at what you have managed to accomplish in this life. Consider the tough times you have made it through and be grateful. You are a fantastic creation and you should honor the best parts of yourself. Commit to improving your areas of opportunity and then accept yourself ENTIRELY. When you do that, no one will be able you tell you who you are, what you are, nor even what you are capable of doing. You will be not be easily shaken nor easily broken. Do it. Do it now. Start today.

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Detoxing the Body with Pomegranate Juice

Here is an excerpt from an article I wrote for Workout Healthy Blog entitled, "Detoxing the Body with Pomegranate Juice". In researching this subject, I learned that pomegranate juice is great for the heart, too. Check it out!

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To detox the body means to remove toxins and waste from the bodily systems. Because the small intestine absorbs needed nutrients, vitamins, and minerals from foods and releases them into the bloodstream, it is sometimes beneficial to drink juices when nourishing and/or detoxing the body. Pomegranate juice contains high amounts of vitamin C, antioxidants, and healing properties which make it ideal for cleansing the body.

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly known as the American Dietetic Association) defines an “antioxidant” as:

“…dietary substances including some nutrients such as beta carotene, vitamins C and E and selenium, that can prevent damage to your body cells or repair damage that has been done.

“Antioxidants work by significantly slowing or preventing the oxidative – or damage from oxygen – process caused by substances called free radicals that can lead to cell dysfunction and the onset of problems like heart disease and diabetes. Antioxidants may also improve immune function and perhaps lower your risk for infection and cancer.” (Team, 2006)

Read the entire post.

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This Week on "What's Eating You?"

Our nutrition series continues this week with a look at the importance of hydration, the pros and cons of dietary supplements, and weight management. Here is the lineup:

Monday, February 20, 2012 Water: The Life Sustainer

Tuesday, February 21, 2012 Dietary Supplements: Are They Good or Bad?

Wednesday, February 22, 2012 Weight Management: Putting It All Together

Thursday, February 23, 2012 What Does Being Overweight Say About Your Health?

Friday, February 24, 2012 What Is "False Fat"?

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Nutrition Series: "What's Eating You?" Is Coming Soon!

One of the most popular New Year's resolutions is to lose weight. There has been no shortage of ads promoting weight loss since the beginning of the year. The choices are endless and may be overwhelming. Before you invest in prepackaged meals, start counting points, or join extreme bootcamps, turn your attention to nutrition.

Barring any medical issues, weight gain is tied directly to what you eat and your level of physical activity. And if you are consuming the wrong foods at the wrong proportions, your health and fitness attempts will be futile.

Starting on February 13, 2012, we will be launching our Nutrition Series: "What's Eating You?". We are looking for medical, nutrition, and fitness pros to contribute their expertise to this effort. Bloggers and authors are welcome! Contributors will be allowed to promote their websites, blogs, and books in exchange for their articles. Find our Guest Blogger Guidelines HERE.

If you are seeking an interview regarding your published book and/or professional services, find our guidelines HERE.

We also want to hear from our readers! What questions would you like answered about your nutrition and weight loss efforts? Submit your questions HERE.

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