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Chester Ku-Lea's Articles in Nutrition

  • 4 Ways to Chill Out
    There is no doubt about it –life is busy. And while we often try to leave everyday stresses behind, whether they come from work or personal affairs, it isn’t always easy. There are answers though, and with a little practice and daily diligence you can effectively reduce the amount of stress you carry with you throughout the day, helping you cope with whatever you might encounter.
  • Are dentists the secret to a long life?
    The body is made up of amazing connections – stress in your mind can lead to ulcers in your stomach; too little sunshine and you can become depressed. And now, it seems, healthy teeth and gums are related to a healthy heart.
  • You Need to Eat to Lose Weight
    No need to starve yourself to lose weight. In fact, you will have more difficulty losing weight and keeping it off by not eating. The reason is that your body will go into survival mode and actually store fat if there is a lack of food. As well, your body will start turning muscle protein into the energy it needs to feed your brain, nervous system and red blood cells.
  • 5 Health Tips for Dining Out
    People who eat out often can fall into the bad habit of ordering their favorite dishes without concern for its nutritional value. This can obviously vary from person to person. For example, many people order French fries with every meal, or others may insist on having a beer each time they order, or maybe they order meat every time to make sure they get 'bang for their buck'.
  • Perhaps Another Tool To Aid The Obesity Fight?
    Scientists in the UK claim they have developed a 3D scanner that can accurately determine if a person is truly obese.

    Currently, doctors gauge fatness with a calculation of body mass index (BMI) which relies on weight and height measurements. But BMI is flawed - people with lots of muscle are considered overweight.
  • The Pursuit Of Happiness Is A Choice
    Consider yourself a pretty happy, go-lucky kinda guy or gal? Or more of a pessimist who lets your negative emotions get the best of you? Expert research has shown that your aptitude for happiness is largely determined by your genes. But some psychologists believe happiness can be pursued by thwarting negative emotions and fostering positive emotions. These 7 Happiness Strategies will help you pave the road to contentment.
  • Set Your Kids Up For Cooking Success
    Gone are the days where all families eat at the dinner table, children grow up cooking alongside their parents and one generation shares family recipes with the next. Life seems to be more hectic than ever and kids don’t often get the chance to develop good cooking habits, which affects their health in the long run. And for some, bad eating results in obesity and other poor health conditions.
  • Ephedrine's Use and Effectiveness as a Weight Loss Supplement
    Not only does ephedrine increase the rate at which fat is lost, it preserves muscle at the same time, making it an ideal dieting aid for athletes. The most comprehensive look at ephedrine for weight loss is a recent meta-analysis published in The Journal of the American Medical Association.
  • The Top 5 Healing Foods For Healthy, Glowing Skin
    Are you one of those consumers? Shelling out big bucks for expensive cosmetics to treat an assortment of skin issues, like wrinkles and dryness. For a fraction of the cost you can treat these skin troubles naturally by eating these 5 healing foods.
  • 5 Foods That Will Generate Power In You
    Don’t weigh yourself down with processed foods, simple carbohydrates, and junk. Get back to the basics and see your energy levels rise. Find the superhuman in you! Decide to munch on the following empowering superfoods - you’ll get a good dose of vitamins and minerals as well as a whack of health benefits.