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Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues The right foods can give your workout a boost: 10 of 16
Are you diligently exercising to build your body? Do you want the maximum impact possible? Diet must play an important role. Just what are the right foods necessary to gain the utmost benefits from your workout? WHAT TO EAT The optimal eating plan would be a combination of moderate amounts of protein, carbohydrates and fats ... More..
Health & Fitness > General Health (Other) Five ways to reduce stress: 9 of 14
Stress can be defined as the way your body reacts to changes in your environment. It can be good or bad. The result of good stress could be working harder to win a competition or doing better at school or work. But feeling anxious or distressed in reaction to life's challenges can lead to serious, even life threatening situa... More..
Arts & Humanities > Middle Ages Peasant life in the Middle Ages: 11 of 16
Small local groups of families struggled every day to survive in the middle ages, the period between 1100-1500AD. It was a bleak time for most, order depended on a system called Feudalism, whereby the peasant provided service to his benefactor knight in exchange for protection. This exchange of service for protection was a m... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Tips Eat healthy during the holidays: 8 of 10
Holiday celebrations are always a lot of fun, but if you are trying to stick to a healthy diet, they can often be a dining challenge. Many festive foods are high in fat and low in nutrition. But, if you plan a little, these meals can be healthy as well as enjoyable. Remember, this is not the time to "lose weight". You will b... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Basics The importance of potassium in the diet: 10 of 11
Potassium is an essential mineral, which is, needed daily. Its functions include nerve impulse passage, muscle contraction and maintenance of normal blood pressure. If you enjoy a daily banana, you are getting more than 20% of your potassium requirement. Potassium and sodium balance each other to regulate the body's water ba... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet Programs 5 reasons to go meatless: 11 of 12
Whenever the cry goes out, "What's for Dinner"? The answer is invariably "Chicken," "Meatloaf," or some carnivore centric meal. While meat is the center of most meals, it doesn't have to be. Going meatless, even if sporadically, can be a wonderful thing, in many ways. I can think of at least 5 reasons to go meatless and they... More..
Personal Finance > Investing Basics How to invest wisely: Investing pros and cons: 9 of 9
You can secure your future by investing wisely. If you are determined and dedicated, and have sound information, you can be successful. In this economic downturn look for investment bargains and patiently wait for a big return for your money. Whether you decide to invest in stocks, bonds, annuities, real estate, or real esta... More..
Arts & Humanities > Middle Ages Historical background to the Magna Carta: 6 of 6
The arrogance and unpopularity of the French born, English monarchy in the twelveth century led to a revolt of the barons in England. After many years of dissatisfaction the noblemen drew up the Magna Carta which rejected the absolute power of the monarchy to control the personal property and liberty of every English subject... More..