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Foods to Avoid feeding your Pets [Infographic]

June 3Posted in PetsTagged ecogreenlove, foods, Health, infographic, pet care, pets

The first and foremost care is taken regarding the food that you feed your pets. However, it is essential to know about the foods to avoid feeding them.

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Why you feel Nauseous & Foods that Stop it [Infographic]

March 19March 18Posted in Food, HealthTagged ecogreenlove, foods, foods to stop nausea, foods vs nausea, Health, infographic, reasons to get nauseous, tips1 Comment

If you feel sick to your stomach, eating or drinking may be the last thing on your mind. And if your symptoms only last for a short time, abstaining could be the right thing to do.

However, if your symptoms persist for more than a couple of hours, not only is it important to stay hydrated (especially if you vomit or experience diarrhea) but there are some foods and drinks that can help quell your nausea, too. That said, if your symptoms persist for more than a day or are especially severe, you should contact your doctor.

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Foods that balance Hormones [Infographic]

February 16September 27Posted in Food, HealthTagged diabetes, disorders, foods, Foods that balance Hormones, Health, how to balance hormones, infographic, natural treatment, natural ways, tipsLeave a comment

Hormonal imbalances affect many millions of people worldwide, in the forms of common disorders like diabetes, thyroid disorders, menstrual irregularities, infertility, low testosterone and estrogen dominance
Symptoms include feeling anxious, tired, irritable, gaining or losing weight, not sleeping well and noticing changes in your sex drive, focus and appetite
Causes for hormonal imbalances include poor gut health, inflammation, high amounts of stress, genetic susceptibility, and toxicity
Natural treatments include eating an anti-inflammatory diet, consuming enough omega-3s, getting good sleep, exercising and controlling stress

Below you’ll find an infographic showing some ways to balance your hormones naturally:

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Green Documentaries: That Sugar Film

June 27June 26Posted in Health, MediaTagged added sugars, cereal, consumption, documentary, effects, film, foods, fruits, green, Health, healthy, hidden sugars, industry, juice, low fat, muesli, natural, reduce, soft drinks, sugar, supermarket, trailer, vegetables, yoghurt4 Comments

Damon Gameau embarks on a unique experiment to document the effects of a high sugar diet on a healthy body, consuming only foods that are commonly perceived as ‘healthy’. Through this entertaining and informative journey, Damon highlights some of the issues that plague the sugar industry, and where sugar lurks on supermarket shelves. THAT SUGAR FILM will forever change the way you think about ‘healthy’ food.

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Foods that fight PMS [Infographic + Video]

June 2June 1Posted in Food, HealthTagged cravings, cycle, diet, fight, foods, Health, healthy, hormones, infographic, natural, nutrition, period, pms, relief, remedies, tips, video, womanLeave a comment

Foods that fight PMS [Video + Infographic] | ecogreenlove

«There’s a scientific reason women jones for junk food in the days preceding and during that time of the month. Estrogen, testosterone and progesterone—the main reproductive hormones—plummet in the days leading up to your period and remain low for the first few days of it, according to gynecologist Rebecca Booth, M.D., author of “The Venus Week: Discover the Powerful Secret of Your Cycle…at Any Age.”

“This sharp decline in hormones results in falling levels of mood-supporting brain chemicals such as serotonin and dopamine, causing cravings for foods that elevate them, like chocolate (dopamine) and starchy foods (serotonin),” explains Dr. Booth.»

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