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		<title>Coconut Oil: The Benefits Of Using It!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:56:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[benefits of coconut oil]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Finding the right cooking oil for you in order to keep you healthy is something that can be difficult – back in the day, oil used to be something that was good for you, however companies began to oil hydrogenate oils that we make here in the US instead of importing any oils – that [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.yankiki.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/coconut_oil.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-59" title="Coconut Oil" src="http://www.yankiki.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/coconut_oil-300x300.jpg" alt="Coconut Oil" width="300" height="300" /></a>Finding the right cooking oil for you in order to keep you healthy is something that can be difficult – back in the day, oil used to be something that was good for you, however companies began to oil hydrogenate oils that we make here in the US instead of importing any oils – that has not only made the oils fattier, but they are just not good for you in the long run.  However, there has been more research regarding coconut oil. </p>
<p>Research has shown that there is that in coconut oil, there is actually a very unique and different form of saturated fat that is called a medium chain of fatty acids.  These are very different than the long chain of fatty acids that are in regular vegetable oil and the fatty acids that are in more American diets right now.</p>
<p>Coconut oil is a fantastic option if you are looking for a way to cut out some of the oil in your diet for it is healthy for you and is all around a better product.</p>
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		<title>Wheatgrass: Why Is It Important?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 02:33:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Food]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[eating herbs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[herbs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[herbs in your diet]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[wheat grass in your diet]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[You have probably heard if you have ever gone to any raw juice bar or have read any food articles about Wheatgrass and how you should put it in your diet to help you get healthy overall, while helping you lose weight.  Wheatgrass is the single  most important vegetable in the world and that is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.yankiki.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/wheat_grass_cup.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-46" title="wheat_grass_cup" src="http://www.yankiki.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/wheat_grass_cup-200x300.jpg" alt="wheat_grass_cup" width="200" height="300" /></a>You have probably heard if you have ever gone to any raw juice bar or have read any food articles about Wheatgrass and how you should put it in your diet to help you get healthy overall, while helping you lose weight.  Wheatgrass is the single  most important vegetable in the world and that is exactly why most organic juice bars have incorporated this very important herb into a lot of their juices.  One of the only downsides of wheatgrass is going to be that you need to drink the juice immediately after it is cut from a live plat – that way you can reap all of the benefits right away.</p>
<p>Despite the taste of this particular herb, it is definitely something that should be incorporated into your diet regularly.  If you do not know exactly what wheatgrass is, that is what we are here to explain!  Wheatgrass is actually a young wheat plant and instead of letting the wheatgrass actually get full-sized, people have cut it while it is young and made it into all sorts of things and it can absolutely help reduce all sorts of different things.  For example, cancer and any heart problems can be reduced by wheatgrass.</p>
<p>So get yourself a plant and start making wheatgrass part of your everyday diet.  It will help you in the long run!</p>
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		<title>Indigestion Problems?  Not Anymore!</title>
		<link>http://www.yankiki.com/2009/blog/indigestion-problems-not-anymore</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2009 01:23:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Food]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Indigestion]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Natural Remedies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[natural cures for indigestion]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[stomach problems]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[If you are like many, many of the people out there, you probably suffer from indigestion more often than not right?  Personally, I have indigestion at least three times a week and that is a lot!  Finally, I got sick of it and looked up quite a few natural remedies for indigestion and that is [...]]]></description>
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<p>If you are like many, many of the people out there, you probably suffer from indigestion more often than not right?  Personally, I have indigestion at least three times a week and that is a lot!  Finally, I got sick of it and looked up quite a few natural remedies for indigestion and that is what we have here.  One of the first things you are going to have to do is eat some well-spaced meals and only eat whenever you are hungry.</p>
<p>Believe it or not, people eat when they are bored and that is not something that is going to help you in the long run.  Make sure that you eat a lot of greens and whole grain foods, that way you can make sure that your body is getting the vitamins that it needs.  Also, sipping on hot water is a fantastic way to relieve the feeling of fullness as well as indigestion.</p>
<p>Another thing that you can do is eat a half a cup of fresh pineapple as well as pomegranate juice; they both will really help your indigestion.  I hope these tips and tricks helped you!</p>
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		<title>Egg Lovers: Study showed Increased Risk to Diabetes Mellitus type 2</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 23:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>yankiki</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cholesterol]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Diabetes]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[In a study of almost 57,000 American adults, the researchers found out that those who have an intake of egg each day in a week were most likely 58 to 77 per cent to acquire diabetes mellitus type 2. Diabetes mellitus type 2, or formerly known as non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, or adult-onset diabetes, is a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-19" title="Egg" src="http://www.yankiki.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/egg-300x225.jpg" alt="Egg" width="250" height="187" />In a study of almost 57,000 American adults, the researchers found out that those who have an intake of egg each day in a week were most likely 58 to 77 per cent to acquire diabetes mellitus type 2.</p>
<p><a href="http://diabetestrustfoundation.org/">Diabetes</a> mellitus type 2, or formerly known as non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, or adult-onset diabetes, is a disorder in body metabolism, which is described as an abnormally high blood glucose level which is associated with insulin resistance and insulin deficiency.</p>
<p>As published in the Diabetes Care journal, the findings of the study do not suggest to remove egg intake in your diet list and that eggs are directly associated in the occurrence of diabetes mellitus type 2. It is a wise move, therefore, to limit intake of eggs.</p>
<p>Based on the facts at hand by the researchers, the recommendation in the study states that a person must consume eggs moderately, and will not have to exceed six eggs a week.</p>
<p><span id="more-17"></span>Dr. Luc Djousse of <a href="http://hms.harvard.edu/">Harvard Medical School</a> in Boston is the leader of the research. He said that the study did not elaborate why and how eggs are associated with the diabetes mellitus type 2, but it is greatly possible because of the cholesterol content of eggs.</p>
<p>According to Dr. Djousse, it is a must for people who are greatly at risk of the condition to be aware of their <a href="http://your-cholesterol.org/">cholesterol intake</a>, not just with the egg’s cholesterol level. It is due to the Diabetes mellitus type 2 contributing factors, such as obesity and family history.</p>
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		<title>Eating Nutritious Rich Food amid the Recession</title>
		<link>http://www.yankiki.com/2009/blog/eating-nutritious-rich-food-amid-the-recession</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 03:33:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>yankiki</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Diet]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Financial Crisis]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Food]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[No one can bail out your health but you. One must make sure that amid all the diving economic figures, your health will stay up there. Here are some tips and pointers on how you can make sure that you and your family will be healthy despite the budget cut: Go Back to the Basics [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-11" title="Nutritious Foods" src="http://www.yankiki.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/nutritious-foods-300x225.jpg" alt="Nutritious Foods" width="300" height="225" />No one can bail out your health but you. One must make sure that amid all the diving economic figures, your health will stay up there. Here are some tips and pointers on how you can make sure that you and your family will be healthy despite the budget cut:</p>
<p><strong>Go Back to the Basics</strong></p>
<p>Not all expensive foods are nutritious. There are forgotten items in the grocery which are really cheap but can suffice the needs of our bodies. No you don’t have to do with stone soup or fat rich diet to fill you up but it is understandable that we can cut on the steak, creme brulee, and lobster diets. Loads of <a href="http://cholesterol-patrol.com/">cholesterol</a>, and not very affordable either!</p>
<p>Those who lost their jobs or struggling on their budget may have to rediscover the aisles of the supermarket for the good old stuff which can deliver the nutrients our body needs. Economical but nourishing foods are all over the supermarket, we just need to learn how to grab them again into our carts.</p>
<p><strong>Extra Effort for Real Food</strong></p>
<p>Experts are suggesting that people must remember the kinds of food that helped us though difficult times in history.  Today is not the right time for turning into empty calories but finding the right stuff for the right price.</p>
<p><span id="more-8"></span>Families who are used to ordering fast food may have to cut their spending and give an extra half an hour of their time preparing nutritious meals for their families.<br />
<strong><br />
Best Value Foods</strong></p>
<p>The formula is still the same in finding out which food has the best value. You still need to look at the nutrients against the calorie it will provide and the dollar spending you need to get them.</p>
<p>Welcome back to the table foods like the potatoes, eggs, milk, bananas, carrots, apples, corn, tomatoes, lean ground beef, chicken, broccoli, fish, pasta, and rice. All of these fight <a href="http://diabetestrustfoundation.org/">diabetes</a> too &#8212; so that&#8217;s great!</p>
<p>Foods like these will deliver the good stuff into our systems and make sure that our bodies our okay even though our pockets are not.</p>
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