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COCONUT OIL – The Fat That Makes You Thin!

Dr. Oz did a segment on the benefits of coconut oil consumption last week on his popular TV show. Finally more and more people will begin to understand and benefit from the positive research that is out there on the healing properties of coconut oil! While there is still a lot to learn, we can be happy that Dr. Oz and others are blessing this incredible life-giving energy source!

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Herbal Teas and Pregnancy

Herbal teas, with their many health benefits, are the drink of choice for many women, but pregnant women should be wary when drinking some herbal teas. While some herbs are considered safe and even beneficial for pregnant women to drink, the effects of other herbs on developing embryos is simply not known.

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Diet for Teen Athletes

The food that a teen athlete takes into her body is the fuel that keeps her systems running and allows her to show what she’s got on the field. By paying attention to your teen’s diet, you can make it easier for her to give it her all and to ensure that she isn’t left without the energy she requires mid-activity. Certain dietary components are particularly important to teen athletes. When planning your teen’s menu, fortify her diet with the right elements.

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Healthy Foods That Boost Your Metabolism

Many weight-conscious mamas dream about the day when a magic pill is invented that cures all their food-related woes. While there is no such antidote to over-eating, and it doesn’t appear as if one is on the horizon, there are an array of foods that could be helpful in boosting metabolism. Sprinkle these healthful foods into your diet as a way to ramp up the rate of your food burning and increase the effectiveness of your weight-loss efforts.

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Diets to Use While Trying to Get Pregnant

For many women, getting pregnant isn’t as easy as just doing the deed. According to the Center for Human Reproduction, 20 to 30 percent of all infertility cases are a result of problems with egg maturation or its release from the ovaries each month, a condition called ovulatory infertility. The Nurses’ Health Study, a long-term research project following 18,000 women trying to get pregnant, shed some light on the relationship between diet and conception, proving that good nutrition is key.