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 | Pets and Your Health | | Do you own a dog or a cat? Some studies show that pet owners tend to have lower blood pressure, reduced stress levels and lower cholesterol readings than those without pets, regardless of other factors like smoking and diet. If you don't have a pet, but think you might just want one, consider "borrowing" one by volunteering to walk a neighbour's dog or by pet-sitting. These may be good ways to see if owning a pet is right for you and for your health. |
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 | MotionWorks Fitness |  Specialty: Nia Classes
A health & wellness fitness lifestyle, dedicated to YOU! Nia Classes in Kelowna and west Kelowna plus YogaFit and we offer a 7 week Body Challenge programs. | | View Details |
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| Feldenkrais Group Movement Classes - Thursday mornings |  Date: Mar 1, 2012
Location: Penticton & South Okanagan
Feldenkrais Group Movement Classes with Lynn Andersen in Okanagan Falls in 2012. On going Feldenkrais movement group classes that are paid for in groups of 6 classes.
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| October’s Double Whammy- Thanksgiving and Halloween |  One of the great joys of the fall season is getting to share and eat the bounty of the garden that you have tended all summer. The second is the kid’s favourite – Halloween. How does all this fit with your gluten free diet? Perfectly fine!.... | | Full Article |
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| Lentil Dahl | Category: Vegetarian Entrees
Description: India has a rich, vegetarian heritage, rooted in 5000-year-old traditions. Dahl, translates into soup, which is commonly prepared with lentils, making this rich and thick meal common to households and restaurants alike. Serve this dish by itself or over a bed of brown rice.
The Health Benefits of lentils are that they are very rich in protein (about 26%), folic acid, and both soluble and insoluble dietary fiber. Lentils are also very high in Vitamin C and the B vitamins, and contain eight of the essential amino acids. They also contain many trace minerals. Lentils are one of the highest sources of antioxidants found in winter growing legumes.
The soluble fiber in lentils also helps eliminate cholesterol, since it binds to it, reducing blood cholesterol levels. There is also evidence to prove that lentils can slow the liver's manufacture of cholesterol, which similarly helps to reduce levels in the body.
Lentils for Weight Loss
Because insoluble fiber is indigestible and passes through the body virtually intact, it provides few calories. And since the digestive tract can handle only so much bulk at a time, fiber-rich foods are more filling than other foods, so people tend to eat less. | | Full Recipe |
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