Ten Healthiest Foods of All Time;

These 10 superfoods are proven, expert-beloved disease fighters and energy boosters. Add them to your meals and get on the fast track to a super-healthy body.
Lemons
Why They're Healthy:
-- Just one lemon has more than 100 percent of your daily intake of vitamin C, which may help increase "good" HDL cholesterol levels and strengthen bones.
-- Citrus flavonoids found in lemons may help inhibit the growth of cancer cells and act as an anti-inflammatory.
Quick Tip:
Add a slice of lemon to your green tea. One study found that citrus increases your body's ability to absorb the antioxidants in the tea by about 80 percent.
Get 31 days of meals using these 10 superfoods!
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Christmas gift idea;

I know that it is sometimes hard to buy a gift for someone who might have everything or doesn't have everything but doesn't like anything in particular, we all have someone in our lives that we can say that about! I have found, what i believe to be, a solution to that problem and it also helps someone who has so courageously put theirselves in harms way to perserve our great american way of life. The disabled american veterans is a charity i truly believe in and have been associated with them for many years now, giving what i am able and steering some of my monentary gifts from people to their cause. When someone asks what i would like for christmas, i tell them to donate to the DAV on my behalf. Just to know that someone went into a war to fight for the freedoms and liberties for people whom he doesn't know and ends up being hurt for the rest of his or her life, i feel compelled to help in some small way by giving what i can to the charity that helps these brave souls on a daily basis, i urge you to join me. Christmas is about giving to not only family and friends but to charity as well and i know times are tough but as they say any donation is a good donation, regardless of the amount it all helps. Below is the information needed to contact the charity and it's link to its website, i wish you all a very merry christmas and a happy and of course, healthy new year. 2009 will be a year filled with yet another bodybuilding endeavor for me and i hope you will all stop back time to time to see how my progress is going! Until then, train hard and smart!
Throughout our 85-year history, DAV has grown and adapted to face the needs of disabled veterans. As a new generation of wartime disabled veterans return from the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan, DAV is working hard to ensure all veterans are cared for well into the future.

Colds, Do's and Dont's;

Colds;
Avoid 'em--and if you can't, alternative therapies may help you feel better
By Chrystle Fiedler
:REMEDY Winter 2008
The runny nose, the coughing, the sneezing—chances are, a cold is coming your way. But it is possible to reduce your risk, or to ease the symptoms if you do catch one, by following these simple steps.Avoiding Colds1. Drink matcha green tea. “It’s made of green tea leaves that have been ground up into a fine powder,” says Suzy Cohen, R.Ph., author of The 24-Hour Pharmacist. “In lab studies it has shown powerful antioxidant activity.”2. Take probiotics. Take supplements of acidophilus and bifidus bacteria. “The more the merrier,” says Cohen.3. Get enough sunlight. “Sunshine causes the skin to produce a form of vitamin D. It improves immune function by activating the body’s T cells, which go on to attack infected cells,” says Cohen.4. Exercise regularly. "Research indicates physical activity can stimulate the immune system and promote healthy sleep,” says Mark Moyad, M.D., director of preventative and alternative medicine at University of Michigan Health System in Ann Arbor.5. Get enough sleep. “Getting a full night’s sleep, usually around eight hours, can keep natural defenses at optimum efficiency,” says Dr. Moyad.6. Eat a diet rich in vitamins C and E. “Foods containing these vitamins, such as nuts and citrus fruits, help support the immune system,” says Dr. Moyad, the author of Dr. Moyad’s No BS [Bogus Science] Health Advice. Treating ColdsA dose of several teaspoons of dark honey, which has antimicrobial action, and 500 milligram doses of vitamin C (taken in the form of Ester-C) can help manage colds, says Dr. Moyad. “You can take these once a day proactively during cold season, or if you have a cold, several times a day,” he says.Randy Horwitz, M.D., Ph.D., the medical director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona in Tucson, recommends garlic, horseradish and wasabi: “We find that these foods can really help to thin the mucus and secretions when you have a cold.” Proceeding carefully, “chew a few cloves of raw garlic a day for best results,” he suggests. “Eat as much horseradish and wasabi as you can tolerate.”
The Smart StepsThese do’s and don’t's for treating colds are simple to follow and will help you heal, says Steven Chang, M.D., a family practitioner at UC Davis Medical Center.Do’s:
Do drink plenty of fluids. Sneezing, coughing, a runny nose and phlegm can all lead to dehydration.
Do take a hot shower. Warm, humidified air eases congestion.
Do get plenty of sleep.Don’ts:
Don’t take antibiotics. Antibiotics work against bacteria, not cold viruses. Indiscriminate use of antibiotics can cause the emergence of resistant bacteria.
Don’t stress. Being sick is a type of stress on your body. Adding more stress to the system can make your cold symptoms even worse.
Don’t “sweat out” a cold—there is no truth in this notion. Instead, do whatever makes you comfortable.

Top ten super foods for women;

By Hallie Levine Sklar
Ever wonder if your diet is missing something? Add our expert-approved, eat-right picks to stay lean, healthy, and strong.
The "Skinny" Steak
Red meat has a bad rap. The thing is, it really is good for you. Ideally, go for a cut that is both lean and grass-fed. A recent report from the Union of Concerned Scientists shows that meat from grass-fed cows usually has more conjugated linoleic acid (which has been shown in animal studies to combat cancer) and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids than the grain-fed variety. Plus, meat from grass-fed cows is lower in total fat and calories. As long as your serving is a lean cut, such as tenderloin, feel free to make this smart choice two or three times a week, says Jonny Bowden, PhD, author of The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth.
Shopping shortcut: "Look for meat that is clearly labeled 100 percent grass-fed," Bowden says. ("Organic" doesn't guarantee the cows didn't have grain.) If your supermarket doesn't carry it, you can shop online at localharvest.org. Be sure to order cuts that have round or loin in the name, like top round or sirloin; these usually contain about eight grams of fat per three-ounce serving.
Make it even healthier: Treat your meat to a homemade rosemary and thyme rub. Studies have shown that cooking beef over high heat can spur the production of certain carcinogenic compounds, but this herb combo can cut the carcinogens by 87 percent.
Bonus benefits: Beef is a great source of protein, iron (a mineral that one in five women are deficient in), and heart-healthy B vitamins.
Try these healthy recipes:
Watercress Salad with Beef and Feta Cheese
Beef & Curry Pinwheels on Spinach
Roast Beef Sandwich