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5 REASONS TO START EATING PLANT BASED FOODS

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  As our society evolves, we are constantly facing the need to change our behaviors and habits to increase our health and quality of life.  We are now facing climate change, food insecurity and over 40% of our population is suffering from chronic disease. One of the recent ideas put forward to improve our world and health is the plant-based nutrition.  Even though food regiments are not something our doctor prescribes, research is showing that food has a lot to contribute to our health.  It is also a less costly option to our society than to prescribe medication.  Our understanding of plant-based eating may differ from one individual to another.  In the world of nutrition, plant-based eating is having a large portion of one’s nutrition coming from vegetables, fruits, herbs, nuts, whole grains and also include legumes or other plants. A spectrum of plant-based nutrition options is available to you.  Some are very strict (vegan diet), others are still adding animal products like
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ALL ABOUT THE 80/20 RULE DIET

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  The Pareto Principle (80/20 Rule) is an economic rule stating that 80% of consequences (or outputs) come from 20% of causes (or inputs).   Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto came up with the rule in 1896.   The rule has been applied to everything from business management to sports training to closets, and this principle is also applied to diet – the 80/20 diet. How it Works To follow the 80/20 rule, you eat a "clean" diet 80% of the time and allow yourself to indulge 20% of the time.  This means that some people eat well during the week and relax a bit on the weekend.   The plan allows you to indulge on a regular basis without making you feel guilty.  This can be a balanced approach to a healthy diet and lifestyle for many people.   The 80/20 rule diet is a healthy, less-restrictive eating option that does not feel like a diet.     Eating 80/20 is easier to follow than other diet plans because, it allows you to enjoy your favorite foods in moderation, while eating health
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REVERSING HAIR LOSS NATURALLY

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  Our hair is said to be our crowning glory, and it is normal to want to improve our hair if it is not to our satisfaction.  A function of the hair is to regulate the body temperature.   Hair serves as a physical barrier between external cold air and the skin, and it also traps warm air in between the skin and the hair.   In that way, a person will not suffer from severe cold. As we age, our physical appearance gradually changes. The overall hair density changes and the strands of hair become thinner, which will eventually lead to hair loss.   We all shed about 100 hairs each day, but if you are losing more than that, then you may have some other problems.   Some may be experiencing female-pattern hair loss also known as androgenetic alopecia. Although we cannot change our genes, there are things we can do to protect and maintain our hair.    Losing our hair can be deeply distressing and affects all age groups, especially women.   Whether it is due to bad genes, hormonal imbalance,
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HEALTH BENEFITS OF SOURSOP

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  Soursop is a fruit that goes by many names, such as Guanabana and guyabano.   Its scientific name is Annona muricata , a broadleaf, flowering evergreen tree.   It is native to the warm and tropical regions of Central America and the Caribbean, but is now widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical climates throughout the world Soursop is a member of the custard apple family. The fruits are large and oval-shaped, with an aroma similar to pineapple, and the flavor can be described as a combination of strawberries and apple, contrasting with a thick creamy texture reminiscent of banana.   The green exterior, which has spines on it, covers a white, fibrous flesh.   The fruit is called soursop due to its slightly acidic taste when ripe. Soursop is high in vitamin c , an antioxidant known to boost immune health . This vitamin strengthens the  immune system, improving its ability to defend against pathogens.  It also promotes the destruction of free radicals, which can help to prote
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THE OKINAWA DIET AND ITS HEALTH BENEFITS

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The Okinawa diet describes the eating habits of the indigenous people of the Ryukyu islands, of which Okinawa is the largest.   The islands are located south of mainland Japan, and is better known as the source of the “Okinawa Diet”.  The Okinawa Diet is about eating plenty of plant-based foods, and is a simple, yet effective weight loss program.     This eating plan also includes the consumption of different varieties of fish, rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, seaweed, and other organic products that are high in protein, rich in calcium, and low in fat.   People who live in this area live exceptionally long and healthy life compared to people in other parts of the world.     The lifespans enjoyed by Okinawans may be explained by several genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors.  Experts believe that one of the strongest influences is the diet.   The incidence of heart disease, breast cancer, prostate cancer is still rare on the island. The growing problem of being overweight and obe
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