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Flush the Fat with Smart Food Choices

August 7, 2009 No Comments

Flushing the fat? As crazy as the concept might sound, the Fat Flush Plan can help you reshape your body while detoxifying your system. This low-carbohydrate, three-phase diet regimen was created by nutritionist Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., C.N.S.

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Super Foods for Super Weight Loss

July 31, 2009 No Comments

Experts say there are two basic categories of foods that can be considered “keeping it off superfoods” because they fill your tummy without piling on the calories: fruits and vegetables. And the nutrient that gives fruits and vegetables that ‘staying power?’ – Fiber.

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Getting Your Nutrition from Real Food is a Good Habit for Life

July 24, 2009 No Comments

Many people think popping a multi-vitamin supplement to get their nutrients is just as good as what comes from real foods. They don’t realize that it is far better to get vitamins and minerals from natural foods and juices. Our bodies utilize the vitamins and minerals from real foods more efficiently.

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You Really Are What You Eat

July 17, 2009 No Comments

Recent dietary research has uncovered 14 different nutrient-dense foods that time and again promote good overall health. Coined “superfoods,” they tend to have fewer calories, higher levels of vitamins and minerals, and many disease-fighting antioxidants.

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Quick Tips to Boost Your Metabolism

July 10, 2009 No Comments

There are a lot of people who would give a lot to increase their metabolism. Having a high level of metabolism enables one to burn fat and lose weight fast with the least amount of activity. Metabolism is the rate by which the body produces and consumes energy and calories to support life.

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Protein Power

June 20, 2009 No Comments

Recent scientific studies have created a new understanding of the role protein plays in a healthy diet and in weight loss especially. It`s nothing less than a nutrition revolution – protein for healthy living According to the latest statistics, the obesity epidemic continues to grow worldwide and shows no signs of stopping anytime soon.

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OTHER ADVANTAGES OF UTILISING YOUR HOMELOAN AS A SAVINGS ACCOUNT

You will have seen from the examples above that you can save thousands of Rands and settle your bond...

PAY YOUR INSTALMENT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, PAY IN ADVANCE, AND NOT ARREARS

If you change jobs and your payday changes, ensure that you notify the bank immediately. Paying just 2 day...

BUY WELL WITHIN YOUR MEANS

A lot of people make the mistake of buying a house very close to the maximum for which they...

DO NOT ALLOW THE BANK TO ADD ON COSTS

Today’s competition between banks for bond business is very strong. This results in them making various offers to their...

TAKE A MAXIMUM TRAVEL ALLOWANCE

This piece of information is closely related to the section on not taking a 13th cheque from your employer....

DO NOT REDUCE PAYMENTS WHEN INTEREST RATES DECREASE

In South Africa, interest rates are often subject to wide fluctuations with little warning. When rates decrease, the banks...

DO NOT TAKE A 13TH CHEQUE

A popular practice amongst companies today is to allow staff to decide whether or not they would like a...

USE YOUR “DORMANT” MONTHLY FUNDS

These examples show how much you can benefit simply by placing funds which you only need at a later...

Home Loan Series Vol 2

The problem, as discussed in the previous article, is the capitalisation of interest, over and over again EVERY MONTH...

Homeloan Series Vol 1

The purpose of this series of articles is to provide bondholders in South Africa with practical and simple methods...