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For some time now flax has been known to have a variety of beneficial health effects.  Flax seeds contain lignans and Omega-3 fatty acids in high levels.  Lignans are beneficial for the heart, have anti-cancer effects, and in some studies have been shown to reduce the growth of tumors.  On the other hand, f

Making a simple dish that involves minimal ingredients, tastes great, is healthy and low in calories isn’t a simple task. We tend to get stuck in a diet rut, especially when trying to lose weight. Instead of eating salad day after day, try the following three easy recipes that are delicious, nutritious and will help you get and stay slim:

You probably know that eating fish is good for you but do you know what kind of fish is best?

Good news-getting healthy doesn&undefined;t have to take up much of your time. Almost everyone is crunched for time these days which can lead to excuses for getting healthy-you may not have enough time to go to the gym, plan a healthy meal, or do something relaxing to reduce your stress levels.

Eating in season makes sense in so many ways. For centuries, Ayurvedic practitioners and Chinese herbal doctors have eaten the foods which were in season. The idea is very simple-eat what is abundant and harvested in the current season in order to align your body with nature and stay healthy.

A good skin care regime should include a diet filled with skin nourishing nutrients. If you eat junk food your complexion will reflect it and your skin will be less than perfect. Eating foods with trans fat or that are processed can cause acne, blotchiness, redness, and other skin problems. Here are four of the top foods to eat to promote beautiful skin from the inside out.

If you are feeling a little slow and sluggish, try focusing on your diet to get you out of a funk. Certain foods are considered “brain foods” because they boost your mood, leave you with more energy, and actually help clear your mind. Here are three brain foods:

If you do one thing this year it should be look after your heart. Heart disease is one of the top killers and sadly, much of it can be prevented if you look after yourself properly. This includes exercise, less stress, and diet. Here are three foods that you should add to your diet in 2009 to look after your most important organ.

The health benefits of fish oil are numerous. We have long known that Omega 3 fatty acids are great for us and fish is one of the best sources. Naturally, fish oil provides the same benefits that Omega 3 fatty acids do but its health benefits do not end there.

Problem skin creeps up on most people from time to time, especially during the winter when its is dry outside. Rough patches, redness, and irritation are all common around this time yet they dont necessarily have to be. You cant have perfect skin

We all know that home cooked meals are much healthier for us than restaurant or take out meals. But how healthy are your meals? Many ingredients still have a ton of calories and fat so your home cooked meals may be doing an injustice to your weight.

Though grocery prices are inflated to an all time high, no one should have to skimp out on health for price. Here are three nutritious foods that you should be buying, why you should continue to buy them, and how to save.

Seafood is a highly available, extremely nutritious food. Although it may be an acquired taste for some, most can find some kind of sea creatures that fits their taste. Salmon, tuna, calamari, lobster, or shellfish are all nutritious and delicious sea creatures that can be satisfying yet provide numerous health benefits.

Though many of us are creatures of habit, it is good to mix up your foods each day. Different foods contain different vitamins & nutrients that our body needs and it is impossible to pack them all into the foods we eat in one day. Though we should be eating a variety of foods, some things should stay consistent.

Eating the right foods, in the right portions can actually increase the strength and health of your heart. For optimal heart health, incorporate these three nutrients into your daily diet.

One in twenty seven women will die from breast cancer. It is a scary statistic, and one that will hopefully be on the decline with the amount of research being done to find a cure.

Although traditionally men have not exactly been pro-active about their health, this is beginning to change. Instead of only caring about health when a sickness or disease come into play, more and more men are becoming pro active when it comes to maintaining their health

Seafood is a highly available, extremely nutritious food. Not only is it versatile in the ways that it can be cooked, but it is a great addition to many dishes and combines with foods amazingly well. Furthermore, most seafood can be bought canned, which cuts down on cooking time but still provides numerous health benefits.

In ancient times, the Romans considered nuts the food of the gods because of their amazing benefits. Nuts are not only a great flavor addition to most meals, but they are an extremely nutritious food. Here are the top five nuts you should be snacking on and why they are so important to your health.

If you’re going to lie about your age, you should at least try to get away with it. Although we can't slow down father time, there are a number of things we can do to slow down the affects of aging. At the top of the list is keeping your calorie and saturated fat levels to a minimum. A healthy diet is important, but so is exercise to maintain a target of 5-10% below your ideal body weight.  

No matter what age you are, women should take a vested interest in the health issues that concern them. Make these five superfoods part of your diet and promote good health daily.