The Versatile Raspberry

When you're pregnant you try, as much as possible, to eat nutritious food plus taking all the supplements that you discover from your research, suggested by friends and family and your doctor's advice. And those information feeding goes on and on as you get bigger, rounder and heavier. Sometimes, you wonder what's really good for you!

In my early stage of pregnancy there was these days that I took almost 10 pills a day. I don't have phobia with medications nor the kind that can't take capsules or humongous tablets but the thought that I only have little, if not vague ideas on how these pills affect my system scared me. Those pills were not just prescribed by one person so there was this possibility that my body will react adversely when the medications took effect altogether. Goodness, they didn't and I came out of that phase unscathed. Now, I am only taking this pill twice a day and probably until I wean our baby. It is for pregnancy and breastfeeding.

And when I thought, I am in a limited-medication-intake-phase, in last night's antenatal class, the midwife mentioned the help of taking raspberry tea leaf in slow labor as it enables uterine contraction. I gather that it is of great help especially if the baby is overdue. The downside is you'll just have more braxton hicks while you're taking the tea or capsule.

I only heard of raspberry juice in detox diet so I did my own research and found out more useful and encouraging information about the raspberry tea.




The help of raspberry leaf tea goes way back thousand of years ago in the western countries. It was taken by women to support healthy menstruation, tone and strengthen the uterus and prepare the womb for childbirth. The tonic and relaxing action of the leaves reduces the pain of uterine contractions and makes them more effective and productive, thereby easing and shortening the duration of childbirth. These are only some of the benefits during pregnancy not to mention the aid it brings to breastfeeding mothers. It promotes plentiful supply of breastmilk.

Learning all that, I am now thinking and weighing things if I will have raspberry leaf tea/capsule or not. Nuninuninu!

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Keira Knightley and Anorexic Witchhunts

I like this woman, her face, her accent and her acting.

Actress Keira Knightly continually denies that she suffers from Anorexia. She even went so far as suing a British tabloid paper in January.

This brings to light the issue of stigma based on body size and how a "too-thin" body brings on accusations of anorexia.

Recently I was reading through the excellent Health at Every Size program - however the term every size is slightly misleading as it focuses on the overweight or obese.

There are many naturally ectomorphic people in society. One could also argue that as average body weight has increased, our perception of "normal" body weight may also have changed.

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Would You Go Vegan?

How far would you go to be a vegan? What would make you a vegetarian apart from health reason?

I know somebody who's now a pesco-vegetarian after reading a book about animals. Isn't that great?

Although going vegan has its downside. Primarily, this lifestyle is a bit dear as you'll going to buy the unconventional protien-rich alternative source. Then, there's the other housemate that you have to consider. Some may not like to go vegan.

But, given another circumstances, I would like to try to be one. Maybe when the bun in the over is cooked? Maybe!

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Slimming Tea

Looking back to my working years, most of my co-workers in the last department that I was assigned were sooo health conscious, as in the real sense of the word. Well, we owe that to our boss who herself, lost half of her weight. She was in a very rigid and strict diet regime aside from some indulgement when we went out as group sometimes. She worked out thrice a week, was taking liquid food substitute and drinking slimming tea. I had a share of some of her tea and some really worked. It did stop me from working and I have to rush to the loo.

I don't know if she had heard of this chinese slimming tea. I bet, if she had.. she'll try it though she's toned now. She has to maintain it you know.

After visiting the site and reading testimonials, I can say that it is too good to be true.

Here Are 31 Good Reasons Why You Need Okuma's Wu-Long ...

1) It's the most exciting weight-loss product in America today.

2) Proven over centuries.

3) May help reduce the fattening effects of carbs.

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5) Supports clear, healthy skin!

6) World's #1 bestselling slimming tea!

7) Rich, delicious taste!

8) Can be consumed as healthy iced tea!

9) Helps fight dangerous free radicals!

10) Enhances "Mind-Body" wellness.

11) May improve brain functioning.

12) Only 62 cents per fat-fighting cup!

13) Safe and effective!

14) Try Wu-Long without risking a penny.

15) Guard against future price raises by stocking up NOW.

16) There's never been a better time to invest in your health. It's truly most important.

17) Judge for yourself. You have nothing to lose!

18) 100% natural. No additives or preservatives.

19) Promotes strong healthy teeth.

20) Strengthens your immune system.

21) May burn 2.5 times more fat than green tea.

22) Literally thousands of happy customers.

23) Okuma's Wu-Long is not available in stores.

24) As seen in dozens of magazines.

25) Currently the hottest drink in Hollywood!

26) Used by famous athletes & celebrities.

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28) Premium quality. The best tea available.

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30) This low price is only guaranteed TODAY.

31) Now, more than ever, you need Wu-Long!

The Wu-long slimming tea is said to be the diet tea of 2007! Horray!

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Weight Loss - The Way You Shop

Weight loss is greatly affected by the way you shop. While shopping may not qualify as an aerobic activity, it can certainly help you to shed the pounds, if you follow the right formula.

What you buy largely determines what you will eat. Therefore, if you want to maintain a healthy diet at home, you’ll need to do some advanced planning before heading out to the supermarket.

The secret to weight loss may begin with your shopping list. You need to take some time before going to the store to assess what your nutritional needs are. For instance, a healthy diet might very well include breads and cereals, dairy products, vegetables and fruits, along with meat, fish and poultry.

However, you’ll need to decide on exactly which products to buy within each food category. It’s a good idea to go grocery shopping after you have eaten a full meal. Otherwise, your hunger could drive you to buy junk food and other unhealthy snacks.

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Beyonce's Fitness Secret

Growing up, Beyoncé, 23, was "kind of a chubby kid," says mom Tina Knowles. These days, the Grammy winner tries to eat mostly chicken and vegetables and avoids most carbs. Once in a while, she'll sneak in her favorite treats – fries and popcorn shrimp. To keep her curvy body bootylicious, she "runs for miles and miles" on a treadmill or outside, says Destiny's Child pal Kelly Rowland.

More celebrities secrets...

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Gwen Stefani's Healthy Demands

Drinking lots of fluids especially water is the most heard and used advice on keeping healthy that I know of. But reading Gwen's Stefani's health demand overwhelmed me.

Last week it was made widely public when Gwen Stefani confessed to People magazine that she has always been on a diet. Now, TMZ.com has gotten their hands on her tour rider (requests from the performer) list for this summer’s “The Sweet Escape” Tour. I am always very skeptical when I hear what celebrities eat and do for exercise. How honest are they really being?However, this rider proves she really is a healthy rocker chick. The list includes 30 bottles of water, and quite the assortment of organic produce, nuts, tea and soy products.

Full list of requests

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Diet Programs

I am only familiar with few diet programs such as SBD and Atkins before. Now no more! Thanks to WeightLossDietTips.

Types of Diet Programs There are different types of diet programs that get help you to reduce weight. Diet programs are of different kinds like the Atkins Diet Program, South Beach Diet Program, Zone Diet Program, Low carb Diet Program, Diabetic Diet Program, Cabbage Soup Diet Program, Mediterranean diet program. Atkins Diet Program: Atkins Diet programs starts with restricting carbohydrates and eating more protein. It then gradually reintroduces carbohydrates, although it distinguishes between "good" and "bad" carbohydrates. South Beach Diet Program: This nutritional program allows eating protein and pure fats but restricts processed and refined carbohydrates.The primary goal of this diet is weight loss. Zone Diet Program: The Zone diet Programs stresses that food is more than energy (calories); it also influences body functions, especially the hormone insulin. It attempts to stabilize insulin levels by reducing calories and eating the appropriate balance of proper sources of carbohydrate, protein, and fat. This results in overall better health. Low Carb Diet Program: Low Carb Diet Programs are food diet programs for weight loss and dietary health that advocate restricted carbohydrate consumption, based on research that ties carbohydrate consumption with increased blood insulin levels, and increased insulin with obesity. Diabetic Diet Program: Diabetic diet programs help the diabetic patients who want to lose weight. The best diabetic diet vegetables will supply you with carbohydrates, protein and dietary fiber as well as vitamins and minerals. One half cup of vegetables (cooked) or one cup of raw vegetables with your meals will help you maintain control. Cabbage Soup Diet Program: The Cabbage Soup Diet programs claim that the more you cabbage soup you eat, the more weight you'll lose. The Cabbage soup diet's so-called fat burning soup contains negligible calories so you don't have to worry about gaining weight. Mediterranean Diet Program: Mediterranean diet program is a nutritional model inspired by the traditional dietary patterns of the countries of the Mediterranean basin, particularly Greece, Spain and Italy. The Mediterranean diet patterns include a high consumption of fruit and vegetables, olive oil and fish, bread and other cereals.

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South Beach Heart Program

Heart disease is the leading killer of adults (both men and women) in the United States. But you can avoid a deadly heart attack with Dr. Agatston’s revolutionary aggressive prevention strategy, which has kept his patients nearly free from heart attacks and strokes. His advice, outlined in his latest book, The South Beach Heart Program, includes: embracing an active lifestyle and eating the South Beach Diet way; partnering with your doctor for advanced diagnostic testing (to detect heart disease in its early, treatable stages); and taking the right medications if necessary.

Read what the press is saying:

"The author of the 'South Beach Diet' books is urging the public and doctors to rethink treatment for heart disease—focusing more on prevention than stents." --Newsweek.com

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Onions: Food of the Week

April 16, 2007

Onions are in the peak of their season.

This week we celebrate onions, a kitchen staple used in more recipes than any other ingredient. Onions add extra flavor to your dish and are also a source of many health-promoting nutrients, including their unique sulfur-containing compounds, which help lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels and reduce blood pressure. It's these sulfurous compounds that are responsible for onions' pungent smell and their eye-watering effects. So, the next time you cut onions, you can appreciate that the stronger their smell and the more your eyes tear, the more health benefits you will be gaining!

Nutritional Value
One cup of raw onions provides 21% of the daily value (DV) for chromium, 17% DV for vitamin C and 12% DV for dietary fiber and contains just 60 calories.

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