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The Whole Life Nutrition Cookbook: Over 300 Delicious Whole Foods Recipes, Including Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, and Egg-Free Dishes

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$ 14.05 Food is powerful medicine and whole foods, or foods in their natural unrefined forms, offer us vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that prevent diseases and create a state of balance and health within us. Nutritionist Tom Malterre and Chef Alissa Segersten understand that food can be both healing and delicious and in THE WHOLE LIFE NUTRITION COOKBOOK they provide information on the importance of living a whole foods lifestyle, and … [Read more...]

NOW Foods Psyllium Husk 500mg, 500 Capsules

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Surveys have shown that the fiber content of the American diet is typically about half of government recommended levels. Psyllium Husks can be a convenient way to increase the intake of dietary fiber. It has the ability to swell up to 50 times its initial volume when added to liquid. This bulking action can play an important role in maintaining regularity and gastrointestinal health. $ 10.75 … [Read more...]

The Virgin Diet: Drop 7 Foods, Lose 7 Pounds, Just 7 Days

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Your fat is not your fault.Are you eating all the right things—low-fat yogurt, egg-white omelets, whole-grain bread, even tofu—but still can't lose the weight? Your favorite "diet" foods may be to blame.In this groundbreaking program, nutrition and fitness expert JJ Virgin reveals the real secret behind weight gain—food intolerance. A negative reaction to certain foods like dairy or gluten can sabotage your health by triggering inflammation and … [Read more...]

NOW Foods Vitamin D-3 1000 IU, 180 Softgels

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NOW® Vitamin D-1000 softgels supply recommended levels of this key vitamin in a highly-absorbable liquid softgel form.  Vitamin D is normally obtained from the diet or produced by the skin from the ultraviolet energy of the sun.  However, it is not abundant in food.  As more people avoid sun exposure, Vitamin D supplementation becomes even more necessary to ensure that your body receives an adequate supply. $ 1.78 … [Read more...]

Now Foods Ultra Omega 3, Fish Oil Soft-gels, 180-Count

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The Natural Fish Oil Concentrate used in this softgel is manufactured under strict quality control standards.It is tested to be free of potentially harmful levels of contaminants (i.e. mercury, heavy metals, PCB's, dioxins, and other contaminants). Those who experience nausea or reflux from other fish oils should find this enteric coated, odor controlled softgel easier to tolerate. From the FDA's website: Supportive but not conclusive research … [Read more...]

The Longevity Kitchen: Satisfying, Big-Flavor Recipes Featuring the Top 16 Age-Busting Power Foods [120 Recipes for Vitality and Optimal Health]

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A collection of 125 delicious whole-foods recipes showcasing 16 antioxidant-rich power foods, developed by wellness authority Rebecca Katz to combat and prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, inflammation, arthritis, and other conditions that plague American adults, enabling readers to live longer, healthier lives.Food is your most powerful tool. You want to make better nutritional choices, but the science … [Read more...]

NOW Foods Cla 800mg, 90 Softgels

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CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) is a distinctive omega-6 fatty acid, and one of the most popular weight management/body composition supplements ever introduced to the health seeking public. Long before the days of heavily processed meats and cheese, the modern diet contained much greater quantities of CLA. Today, most Americans consume less than one gram per day from food. This makes dietary supplementation one of the only effective ways to obtain … [Read more...]

NOW Foods Maca 500mg, 250 Capsules

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Maca (Lepidium meyenii) is grown at high elevatioins in the Andes region of central Peru.  It has been used for centuries by indigenous Peruvians as a food source, as well as for increasing stamina and energy.  More recent scientific studies have demonstrated that Maca supports hormonal balance and both male and female reproductive health.* $ 9.17 … [Read more...]

Now Foods Zinc Gluconate 50mg Tablets, 250-Count

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Zinc is an essential mineral that plays an important role in many enzymatic functions.Found primarily in the kidneys, liver, pancreas, and brain, Zinc also helps support healthy immune system functions and is an important component of bodily antioxidant systems.* $ 5.58 Customer Reviews … [Read more...]

NOW Foods Mct 100% Oil, 32-Fluid Ounces

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Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT's) are fats that are naturally found in coconut and palm kernel oil. MCT's are more easily and rapidly digested than other types of fats, as they require lower amounts of enzymes and bile acids for intestinal absorption. MCT's are metabolized very quickly in the liver and are reported to encourage an increase in energy expenditure, while decreasing fat storage. Numerous studies suggest that substituting MCT Oil … [Read more...]

NOW Foods Probiotic-10 25 Billion, 50 Vcaps

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This NOW product is designed to provide a high potency and balanced spectrum of beneficial bacteria found in human intestinal tracts.  Regular intake of beneficial probiotics can aid in maintaining healthy intestinal flora.  This product also contains FOS to assist healthy growth of acidophilus and bifidus organisms.* $ 13.90 … [Read more...]

Now Foods Magnesium Citrate 200mg, 250 Tablets

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Magnesium is a mineral that is critical for energy production and metabolism, muscle contraction, nerve impulse transmission, and bone mineralization. It is a required cofactor for an estimated 300 enzymes. Among the reactions catalyzed by these enzymes are fatty acid synthesis, protein synthesis, and glucose metabolism. Magnesium status is also important for regulation of calcium balance through its effects on the parathyroid gland.*   $ … [Read more...]

NOW Foods L- Carnitine Tartrate 1000mg, 100 Tablets

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L-Carnitine is a non-essential amino acid that helps to maintain overall good health by facilitating the transfer of fatty acid groups into the mitochondrial membrane for cellular energy production. *It naturally occurs in red meat and other animal source foods, but we recommend supplementation to obtain optimal levels of this excellent amino acid.  NOW® L-Carnitine is the purest form, clinically tested, and vegetarian (non-animal sourced). $ … [Read more...]

NOW Foods Vitamin D3 5000 Iu, 240 Softgels,

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NOW® Vitamin D softgels supply this key vitamin in a highly absorbable liquid softgel form.  Vitamin D is normally obtained from the diet or produced by the skin from the ultraviolet energy of the sun.  However, it is not abundant in food.  As more people avoid sun exposure, Vitamin D supplementation becomes even more necessary to ensure that your body receives an adequate supply. $ 7.44 … [Read more...]

Superfood Kitchen: Cooking with Nature’s Most Amazing Foods (Superfood Series)

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Welcome to the SUPERFOOD culinary revolution! In Superfood Kitchen, beautiful dishes are entirely composed of plant-based, nutrient-dense, and whole foods that energize, nourish, and taste delicious. Each recipe artfully combines natural ingredients that deliver amazing amounts of antioxidants, essential fatty acids (like omega-3), minerals, vitamins, and more. The mouthwatering superfood meals--from Goldenberry Pancakes to Quinoa Spaghetti with … [Read more...]

The Paleo Diet Revised: Lose Weight and Get Healthy by Eating the Foods You Were Designed to Eat

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Eat for better health and weight loss the Paleo way with this revised edition of the bestselling guide-over 100,000 copies sold to date!Healthy, delicious, and simple, the Paleo Diet is the diet we were designed to eat. If you want to lose weight-up to 75 pounds in six months-or if you want to attain optimal health, The Paleo Diet will work wonders. Dr. Loren Cordain demonstrates how, by eating your fill of satisfying and delicious lean meats and … [Read more...]

Cultured Food for Life: How to Make and Serve Delicious Probiotic Foods for Better Health and Wellness

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     Donna Schwenk’s world changed when she discovered cultured foods. After a difficult pregnancy and various health problems, she became determined to find answers to what ailed her. And in her quest, she came across the ancient art of home fermentation, a food preparation technique that supercharges everyday foods with beneficial bacteria to balance your digestive system, and vitamins and minerals to enhance your overall health. This simple, … [Read more...]