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Yogurt Promotes Digestive Health

Yogurt is part of the dairy level of the food pyramid, offering many digestive benefits.


But what exactly is yogurt?

Yogurt starts out as milk which is heated to about 200 degrees F for 10 to 30 minutes. Then it has to be cooled very rapidly to about 112 degrees F and mixed with the yogurt starter that contains the two necessary bacteria. For the custard style or thicker yogurt, the milk has to be heated for a longer period of time. After it has cooled, it's put into clean containers at 100 degrees F. This fermentation process is what develops the tartness in the yogurt.

And just what are the health benefits of yogurt?

First off, your body needs to have a healthy amount of ''good'' bacteria in the digestive tract,
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8 Commonly Used Herbs and their Healing Properties


Herbs have been part of every culture and medical tradition since the earliest humans walked the earth for treatment of everything from colds to digestive issues to depression. You may be surprised to learn that the herbs you have been regularly using to infuse your food with appetizing flavors also have amazing healing abilities. They are easily grown in your own home so you can have them on hand to use whenever the urge to cook strikes you. Read on to find the healing health benefits of these commonly used herbs.

1. Rosemary
Rosemary has been used as a brain tonic in Chinese traditional medicine for thousands of years. Rosemary contains volatile oils that help stimulate brain activities and increase brain alertness. One compound it contains, cineole, has been found to enhance the ability of rat to navigate mazes. So skip the harsh coffee and spice up your energy level with rosemary. Other benefits? Rosemary also aids in digestion and perks up your immune system. Steep it as tea, use in your poultry dishes and soups--or just crush some up to fill your home with an energizing scent.
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Get Leaner Legs

By Lucy Danziger


It's baaack! Yes, shorts season is here. That means your legs get more exposure than ever, so naturally you want them to look slim, sexy and totally toned. We all know that walking and running can help sculpt legs, but the key to melting fat and building lean muscle is with plyometrics training, says übertrainer and new SELF contributor Jillian Michaels. Her favorite firmer? Jump squats.

"They will literally lift your legs and help you shed a ton of fat," she says. "Doing them burns more calories both while you're exercising and afterward. The move makes tiny tears in the muscle fiber, which creates an intense afterburn that accelerates the process of getting toned and conditioned. These moves utilize your body weight and they are absolutely fantastic for making you look leaner."
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8 Things you should know about caffeine

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When I worked at my last company, I bought a 12 ounce cup of coffee every morning. When I started working at home, however, I started making my own coffee. Not thinking about the caffeine intake, I'd make a pot of 3 to 4 cups (18 - 24 ounces). This seemed like a good amount...worthy of the coffee filter, but manageable for one person to finish. This logic, however, didn't account for the possibility of the physiological dependence that soon ensued.
Without even thinking, my daily wake-me-up cup quickly became a daily fix.
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Benefits of Honey in Weight Loss


The benefits of honey can be seen in your weight loss program. If you are trying to lose weight, honey can be of great help to you. But before we move on to the benefits of honey in weight loss we should address the concerns people have regarding honey.
Many people ask: Isn't honey a type of sugar? Does it not add any weight? Won't the calories in honey negate your weight loss efforts?
You are right - honey contains sugar. But unlike refined sugar, honey contains vitamins and minerals too. Normally, to digest sugar, the vitamins and minerals stored in body are utilized, rendering the body devoid of these nutrients. These nutrients are
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Grapes of Wrath? How Red Wine Does a Body Good

By Mona Buehler

You know the drill. A diet rich in fruits, veggies and whole grains is vital for good health. Blah...blah...blah. But did you know that drinking wine regularly is healthy? Hold the wine train, you mean drinking is good...for...me? Cheers! A growing number of studies show that this fermented grape goodness may be more than just a fabulous dinner complement--in moderation, a glass or two can help your heart, prevent cancer and more. So raise your glass and take a look at all the vino buzz, and exactly why wine loves you.

A Glass (or Two) a Day Keeps the Doctor Away

Like apples, there are antioxidants present in the skin and seeds of grapes that do a body good. Antioxidants are
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