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Eating Clean for Weight Loss

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Written by AstroNutrition 26 January 2012
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Sometimes losing weight doesn’t have to mean following a diet guru or cutting out all of your favourite foods.  Sometimes weight loss can be successfully achieved simply by eating clean. 

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The Anti-Inflammatory Diet

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Written by AstroNutrition 12 June 2009
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If you goal is not only to lose weight, but to eat to ensure that you optimize your health, the anti-inflammatory diet is a smart decision. It is a practical eating guide that anyone and everyone can (and should) use as a means of being as healthy as they can possibly be.
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Ayurvedic Cooking For Body and Mind

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Written by AstroNutrition 3 March 2009
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Ayurvedic cooking is an aspect of nutrition that involves both art, science, belief, and nutrition. The basic principles behind this type of cooking are the five Elements, the three Doshas, the three Gunas, the seven Dathus, and the six Tastes.

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Lose Weight With Gluten-Free Diet

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Written by AstroNutrition 14 January 2009
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Gluten is a type of protein which is commonly known to be found in breads and cereals although not all foods containing grain necessarily have gluten in them. Wild rice, buckwheat, millet, oats, certain seeds, and quinoa do not contain gluten. Many people are now making the change to gluten free diets for numerous health reasons.
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Three Top Pre-Workout Meals

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Written by AstroNutrition 25 December 2008
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No matter what your workout routine, you need to ensure that your body is properly fueled before you work out. Firstly, you need to make sure that you are properly hydrated by drinking 20 ounces of water an hour before working out as well as drinking fluids throughout the workouts.

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Understanding Digestion

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Written by AstroNutrition 23 July 2008
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Most people will have a problem with digestion at one point or another. It can stem from the type of food you eat or just a problem with your digestive system. If you have a digestive problem, most times it is curable. First, it is beneficial to actually understand how the digestive system works.

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Diet Tips That Actually Work

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Written by AstroNutrition 15 February 2008
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Most people want to lose weight, and will try anything to do it. There are so many diet fads, pills that do not work, and ridiculous diets that will not only not work, but can sometimes produce the opposite effect of what is trying to be achieved.

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Why You Need to Eat More Whole Foods

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Written by AstroNutrition 30 March 2006
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Maintain a healthy, happier you with whole foods. Here are 7 Whole Food Facts to get you motivated and on the right track.

Brief Description: Maintain a healthy, happier you with whole foods. Here are 7 Whole Food Facts to get you motivated and on the right track.
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1. A grain is considered "whole" when all three parts - bran, germ and endosperm - are present. Whole grains are a good source of B vitamins, vitamin E, magnesium, iron, fiber and antioxidants.

2. The more natural the food, the better for health and weight loss. When in doubt, eat natural foods such as fresh fruit and vegetables, fresh fish, wholegrain muesli, nuts, seeds, whole meal or wholegrain bread or brown rice.

3. A "good carb" diet is nutrient-dense and includes plant foods such as whole grains, beans and vegetables. Eliminate refined carbs and processed foods to maintain a healthy balanced diet.

4. Science shows that a heart healthy diet is one with few unprocessed foods with a high content of veggies and fruits, and rice or grains. 60 to 95% of the heart healthy nutrients are lost in food processing.

5. A diet rich in beans, nuts and cereals could be a way to prevent cancer. Researchers have discovered that these everyday foods contain a potent anti-cancer compound that blocks a key enzyme involved in tumour growth.

6. Beans are a great source of protein, fiber, folic acid, zinc, magnesium and potassium. Add a can of beans to your soup or salad for a healthy, inexpensive and convenient protein source.

7. Insomnia? Change your diet. Food plays a huge role in getting a good night's sleep. Foods such as beans, whole wheat pasta, grain, bananas and also fresh fruit juices like apple, mango or pineapple, encourage the production of serotonin, which helps induce sleep.