br4life

@br4life (34)

Australia • Age 46

Joined myLot 20 years ago

Discussions (16)

br4life's Discussions

Low Carb vs Low GI Diet

br4life @br4life (34) • Australia 20 Dec 06

As most of you in the forum would know by now am a qualified weight loss consultant and am only 4 months away from graduating from my naturopathy degree. I believe that the low carb diet (such as the Atkins, South Beach,...

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Quick Weight Loss

br4life @br4life (34) • Australia 20 Dec 06

As a qualified weight loss consultant and an almost qualified naturopath, we learn a lot about how we should eat and all the latest developments in the area of nutrition. The quickest way to lose weght is to reduce the numb4r of...

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Kiwi Fruit - Triglycerides

br4life @br4life (34) • Australia 20 Dec 06

Did you know that studies have shown that kiwi fruit may lower elevated serum triglyceride levels. Research has shown that consuming 2-3 kiwi fruit per day for 28 days reduces serum triglyceride levels by 18%. Note: The...

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Grapes - Alzheimers

br4life @br4life (34) • Australia 20 Dec 06

Did you know that grapes may be useful in the prevention/treatment of alzheimers disease, due to the resveratrol content of the grape skins, which therefore inhibit the neurotoxic effects of Amyloid-Beta protein in the brain....

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Raspberries - Gastroenteritis

br4life @br4life (34) • Australia 20 Dec 06

Did you know that raspberries have been shown to kill some of the detrimental bacteria that cause gastro and may therefore prevent this condition. This includes raspberry juice and raspberry cordial. Do you have any favorite...

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Strawberries - Cancer

br4life @br4life (34) • Australia 20 Dec 06

Did you know that strawberries may help prevent certain types of cancer. Strawberries are high in ellagic acid, which is a potent phytochemical,as well as the flavonoids anthocyanin, catechin, quercetin and kaempferol. These...

Blueberries - Memory

br4life @br4life (34) • Australia 20 Dec 06

Did you know that blueberries have been researched and shown to be very good at improving memory, especially short term memory. Therefore, if you are going a little senile, make sure you get some nice blueberries into you. Does...

Blueberries - Urinary Tract Infections

br4life @br4life (34) • Australia 20 Dec 06

Did you know that blueberries are also good for UTI's. Studies have shown that the polyphenols in the blueberries prevent detrimental bacteria from adhering to the wall of the bladder, making it harder for infections to continue....

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Blueberries - Diarrhea

br4life @br4life (34) • Australia 20 Dec 06

Did you know that blueberries are actually a good remedy for diarrhea. This is due to the anthocyanosides in them which can kill many of the detrimental bacteria, such as the ecoli. Does anybody have any good recipes for...

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Bilberries are great Anti-Ageing Agents!!!

br4life @br4life (34) • Australia 19 Dec 06

Did you know that bilberries have great anti-ageing properties due to their high antioxidant polyphenols. Does anybody have any great recipes to use bilberries?

Baked Apples with Date Stuffing

br4life @br4life (34) • Australia 19 Dec 06

Ingredients: 6 Washed, cored and halved Apples; 6 Tbsp Chopped, pitted Dates; 1/3 cup Cranberry Juice; Dash of Cinnamon; Dash of Nutmeg. Method: 1) Put apples in glass baking dish. 2) Stuff them with 1 tbsp chopped dates and...

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Miracle of Apple Cider Vinegar!

br4life @br4life (34) • Australia 19 Dec 06

Eliminate Gallstones An old fashioned remedy is to drink 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar 5 times a day for 4 days straight. On the second, third and fourth day, mix 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar with 1/4 cup olive oil and drink that...

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An Apple is a Great Infection Fighter - No More Stomach Bugs!!!

br4life @br4life (34) • Australia 19 Dec 06

Did you know that an apple actually possesses penicillin-like properties. Research has shown that fresh apple juice or fresh apple sauce can eliminate stomach flu's quickly. On top of that, dental cavities are also...

An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away - No more Constipation or Diarrhea!!!

br4life @br4life (34) • Australia 19 Dec 06

This saying is an oldie but a goodie. Apples are great as they are a preventative for constipation and diarrhea. One of the most efficacious remedies for constipation is a baked apple at night followed by another at breakfast....

Nutritional Benefits of Alfalfa!

br4life @br4life (34) • Australia 19 Dec 06

Alfalfa is considered "The Father of All Foods" and is highly nutritional. It contains 10% Protein, 75% Calcium, 85% Iron, 45% Magnesium, 14% Phosphorus and 25% Potassium. Alfalfa can be eaten as sprouts or as a powdered form....

Would you like to know how fat can make you skinny?

br4life @br4life (34) • Australia 18 Dec 06

For so many years we have been told that consuming fat will make us fat. However, this is so far from the truth that it is not funny. As a qualified weight loss consultant, and being only 4 months from becoming a qualified...