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Whipping up yummy snacks packed with antioxidants is a cinch to fill long gaps between plant-based meals. For instance, fresh spring rolls with fillings of both raw and cooked vegetables and a bit of sauce can be enjoyed by both the young and old. Interestingly, there are many healthy options for wrap fillings, thus making it an enjoyable eating experience. Another quick and easy-to-prepare healthy snack is that of vegetarian dumplings that are cooked with just some boiling water. Further, there is also a fabulous fruit and vegetable salad dish which captures and pulls all the different flavors together, to make an unforgettable eating experience. Most importantly, these are also healthy snack foods for: those who wish to lose weight, for those on the go and also for kids.

Planning a healthy meal doesn't have to be the most expensive thing you will ever do. Below are some sure fire ways to ensure you eat healthy on a budget.

Vitamin C is a vital nutrient for health. Although most animals can make vitamin C from scratch, humans have lost the ability and must get it from food, chiefly fresh fruits and vegetables. Recent research studies are showing many major health benefits for vitamin C.

It is easy to talk about health and wellness but difficult to do anything about it. Or, is it? Depending on your age and physical ability, going to the gym may be the answer. Just eating better may be the answer. Cutting out bad living habits may be the answer. Or, all three! But, taking a ‘magic' pill or potion or a newly-discovered, never-seen-before, all-in-one tonic is usually not the answer. Here is a better way to help your health and wellness that is not an instant panacea but over time, rewards you with a better, healthier life.

There are no doubt many challenges in the aging process. We don't need to know the ‘why's' of aging nor understand all the processes that are happening to our bodies and our minds. We should however, be aware that changes are happening and more importantly, if there is any way to minimize or alleviate the effects of aging. I do not mean trying to magically reverse the aging process or search for the proverbial ‘fountain of youth' in a pill. I mean that we should be trying to maximize and make use of the abilities we have at our present age so that we can enjoy what we have, while we have it. There are also things we can proactively do to prolong our health and wellness – here are 10 challenges of aging and how they can be minimized by healthy lifestyle choices.

Yogurt is one of the healthiest foods one can eat. It contains some of the same healthy organisms that are found naturally in the body and it increases them – crowding out the less healthy organisms and even disease. Known as “probiotics”, these healthy bacteria in the intestine are “pro” or beneficial to the health of the body.

It's back to school time of the year, but take advantage of the upcoming holiday weekend to extend the summer festivities. These tips and suggestions will help you plan an active Labor Day weekend with family and friends.

The right probiotic supplement can help support a healthy balance of good bacteria in the digestive system and lead to improved digestion, increased immunity, and reduced gastrointestinal symptoms such as constipation, diarrhea, reflux, heartburn, and upset stomach. This symptoms are often associated with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Colitis, Diverticulitis, Ulcerative Colitis, and Crohn's disease.

Most of us do not care much about planning breakfast. This is important to have a healthy life and great start of a day. Read on to know more about the facts about breakfast!

Calcium plays a vital role in the strengthening and the development of our bones. Calcium plays an important role in bone health and muscle contraction.

Instead of yacon syrup, you should eat the yacon root which is of high water content. The yacon plant comes equipped with 2 sets of roots – larger ones for you to eat, smaller ones for planting. With roots and leaves full of antioxidants, the yacon is a most nutritious addition, especially to the diet of diabetics and weight-watchers. Another easy to plant vegetable is a legume, the winged bean; with its high protein supply. What makes it so worthwhile to grow is that every part of this plant is edible and delicious. The winged bean, rich in proteins, vitamins and minerals, offers a solution to countries with problems of malnutrition. More specifically, the young pods are an excellent way of replenishing your folate supply; the young leaves, for vitamins A and C and fiber, while the tubers, for proteins and vitamin B. Low in calories and cholesterol, these beans are so airy-fairy light to the point of being unsubstantial.

Protein is one of the most essential nutrients that help in building muscles and maintaining health. Since it is not always convenient to have a good meal of protein, especially after intensive workouts or any crucial games and even if you lead a very hectic life, most people depend on the protein and nutritional bars that are easily available at the stores today.