When a serious heart problem caused Don Gazzaniga to give up his career in communications, he was warned to keep to a diet with very little salt or other sodium. Undaunted, he discovered a way to continue enjoying the meals he loved and still keep his sodium level far below what most cardiologists feel they can expect from their patients.
The idea has led to three published books found on the kitchen shelves of thousands of grateful families dealing with congestive heart failure. First came a large general cookbook. It was followed by a baking book, and then a book of recipes for light meals and snacks. What could be next?
Before Don's illness, he and his wife, Maureen, traveled a lot. Don's job took him all over the globe. And wherever they went, they sought out that country's traditional dishes. When the light-meals book was finished, Don was looking for yet another low- sodium cookbook idea. He and Maureen pulled out their collection of recipes, did their magic of making them very low on sodium, and voila! A delicious and healthy treat for the entire family.

. Studies with rats show that your body really does know the difference between sugar and high-fructose corn syrup.

Professor Arnold Ehret was a German philosopher, nutritionist, teacher, healer, and visionary, and one of the first people to advocate fasting and raw vegan diets as therapies for healing. For years, his works and teachings have been based on the theory that health, happiness, and longevity can only be found by living in complete harmony with the laws of nature.

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Does your child have chronic health problems, such as stomachaches, constipation, diarrhea, repeated infections, excessive fatigue, bed wetting, or asthma, that are making life challenging for both your child and your family?

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"COULD IT REALLY BE SOMETHING THEY ATE?" offers practical advice and support to identify the often hidden trigger food that can be the cause of health, behavior, and learning challenges in children. Once the trigger food is identified, Margaret leads parents through an organized and practical approach to ensure their success and offers a wealth of information on how to implement diet change in the midst of a busy and often overwhelming family life.

Susan Powter answers "What's for breakfast? What's for dinner? What's for lunch? What can I snack on?" with 100 of the best tasting, high-volume, low-fat recipes ever! Something sweet. Something chewy. Something for those nights when you didn't get to the grocery store or it's dinnertime and you don't have a clue what to cook. These recipes have all been tested by moms and kids for the whole family. They're all low-fat, quick, easy, and taste soooooooo good. Everything you need is right here - healthy, hearty, great recipes so you'll always have an answer when the kids say, "Hey, Mom! I'm hungry!"

"If house cleaning were an Olympic sport, Stevie Markovich would be in the running for a medal."" --Bob Hagerty, The Wall Street Journal Becoming healthier is not about a gym routine or new health club membership; it's about a change of heart and change of attitude toward all physical activities that can be found in every day life. The Aerobic House Cleaning Lifestyle is about helping the overweight get from point A to point Healthier as simply as possible. No weights. No gym. No Spandex. Just real stuff I have been doing since 1995 to stay fit.

A wheat free diet is defined simply as a diet free from wheat or products made of wheat. This diet is based principally on the fact that wheat is a primary allergen and that it can cause allergies like celiac disease which is why the most basic principle of this diet is the avoidance of wheat in the diet or any products that contain wheat such as cakes, bread, etc. The wheat free diet is mostly applied by those who are on a gluten-free diet because wheat is known as food that contains gluten. Gluten is a component found in wheat and other grains that is known to cause many disorders including the celiac disease. This is why all who are on a gluten-free diet are most likely on a wheat-free diet as well.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:

More than two thirds of Americans are overweight, over one third are obese.43% of Americans are projected to be obese in 10 years time.Nearly one third of children and adolescents are overweight, 17% are obese.Since 1980, obesity prevalence among children and adolescents has almost tripled.Between 1988 and 2008 the prevalence of obesity among adults increased at all income and education levels.After smoking, obesity is America's leading cause of premature death and is linked to 70% of heart disease and 80% of diabetes.In 2008 the medical costs associated with obesity were estimated to be $147 billion.

In spite of the grim picture that these statistics paint, obesity is not your destiny and it need not be your end. Whatever your particular weight challenge may be do not accept it as your lot in life. If you have attempted to lose weight in the past and failed, do not be disheartened; it is within you to win victory over this foe. Get the encouragement and the tools you need to lose weight - and keep it off- with Living Life Lean.