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Artificial Sweeteners are to be Avoided (Aspartame, Sucralose & Splenda)

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Nature made sugar but, it was only when man “refined” (processed) it and then also consumed too much of it that sugar began to wreak havoc on human health.

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Organic

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One of the largest studies to date on organic vs conventional foods (this one in Europe) found that organic fruit and vegetables have up to 40% more antioxidants than non-organically grown produce. Moreover, with milk, it was found that organic has 60% more antioxidants and healthy fatty acids.
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/86972.php

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A Diet Rich In Antioxidants

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If you wish to retard your body`s natural ageing process, it is crucial that you consume foods high in antioxidants everyday. This is because the process of ageing is similar to rust on metal. When metal is exposed to oxygen, it will rust. However, you can protect the metal object from rusting by treating it with a retardant. Very much in the same way, antioxidants protect your body from “rusting” or at least slows this process down.

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Exercise for Anti-Ageing

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We all know that exercise is good for you. However, what type of exercise provides you with the greatest anti-ageing benefits? The answer may surprise you as it is anaerobic, muscle-building exercise. Did you know this? Perhaps, many of you thought that it is aerobic, cardiovascular exercise that is more beneficial. Of course, doing both forms of exercise is the best, but for greater anti-ageing benefit try some resistance training.

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The Five Critical Steps for an effective anti-ageing program

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What does “Anti-Ageing” really mean?  Without defining this first, and correctly, it is difficult to set the proper objectives for your anti-ageing program.  In all honesty, we all know that no one can actually reverse the ageing process and, thus, anti-age.  However, isn`t it worthwhile to consider a method to delay this inevitable ageing process, preferably with the use of safe, non-invasive, natural methods?

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Anti-ageing

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Liver Health Is Critical

Your liver is one of our hardest working organs but, its critical importance to our daily health is often overlooked. After all, the liver is the primary filtration system for our blood. And, our blood and circulatory system is what carries all of our nutrients throughout our body and, obviously, affects our heart and general cardiovascular health.

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Did you know that egg yolk is the best source of lutein, a nutrient critical for eyesight and prevention of age-related macular degeneration.  Eat 1 or 2 eggs daily.

Did you know that toothpaste contains dangerous chemicals.  Make your own safe version at home with baking soda, pinch of sea salt, few drops of tea tree oil, and flavoured with peppermint or other essential oil.

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Did you know that young cereal grasses – wheat, oat, barley – are denser in phytonutrients than regularly consumed vegetables.  Also, these grasses are free of glutenin, the allergen responsible for wheat allergies.

Drinking milk does not help prevent osteoporosis.  Eating plenty of alkaline foods, like green leafy vegetables and tofu, is more beneficial.
Sugar is a favourite food of cancer cells, helping them grow even more rapidly. Limit your daily sugar intake.
Combining caffeine and sugar leads to an increase of fats in your bloodstream.  Think twice before eating that coffee and bagel or toast.