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Quarter of Chinese adults are overweight, obese: US study (AFP)

AFP - Declining physical activity and a shift towards a Western diet are driving up obesity rates in China, with more than 25 percent of adults now considered overweight or obese, a study warned Tuesday.

These are questions we have to ask ourselves because after all We already know all the benefits of eating healthy foods. We've read it in books, seen it on TV, and been told by our friends.

The problem is we've become too accustomed to our lifestyles. It's easy to order a take away or to ignore the exercise bike collecting dust in the corner, and why walk when driving is so much easier?

It's a vicious cycle and one we seem to be passing on to the next generation. Why is Ronald McDonald is more widely recognized amongst kids than a few former presidents of the United States?

If we want our kids to grow up and lead a healthy life we're going to have to set the example first.

Here's a great reminder of all the wonderful benefits of healthy eating:

Longer life - Research has proven those who at eat less saturated fats, processed foods, etc. live a longer and healthier life, and are less prone to illnesses and disease.

Happiness - There's no doubt when you eat healthy foods you'll suffer less from those terrible ups and downs that make us moody. Who wants to be grumpy all the time?

Vitality - Healthy eating along with exercise will give you tons of energy and make you feel "on top of the world." Imagine bouncing around from one thing to the other without having to drink tons of coffee!

Great Skin - Everything we put into our bodies is reflected in our skin, hair, nails, teeth, etc. The way we age is partly due to genetics but it's also due to our lifestyle choices. Healthy eating is our "miracle cure" for staying gorgeous.

Loose Weight - Have you ever seen an overweight person who eats healthy food and exercises? I mean TRULY eats healthy food probably not. Unless you have a thyroid condition you'll definitely loose weight and maintain it once you embark on healthy eating.

Those are just a few of the benefits you'll experience by eating healthier foods and leading an active lifestyle.

So why not stop thinking about it and actually do it? Live longer, feel great, have tons of energy, look gorgeous, and loose weight and if that isn't tempting enough, what about the thought you could actually give all of the above to your kids.

Well you can, simply set the example and they will follow. You may actually be surprised at how easy it all really is really.

Mila Sidman is a mom of three and the creator of http://www.easy-kid-recipes.com

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Two genes may prevent HIV infection: Canadian research centre (AFP)

AFP - Scientists have isolated two genes which may prevent people from contracting HIV or at least slow the rate at which they develop AIDS, a new study has found.

Does Hoodia Gordonii Plus work? This is the pressing question I had when I where to buy chlorella searching for hoodia products. I heard of so many fake hoodia that I didn't want to waste my time or money with any bogus products. Since Hoodia Gordonii Plus is so heavily advertised, I was naturally a bit skeptical. However, Hoodia Gordonii Plus is considered to be the most popular product on the market, so I was still a bit curious what the fuss was all about. I did even more research and found some interesting facts out to answer the question - does Hoodia Gordonii Plus work?

Does It Work?

From all the forums, review sites, blogs, and customer feedback I read throughout the internet, I seems this product actually showed the large majority huge results. For those I actually had a chance to email, they hit whatever weight goal they set out for themselves as their appetites were substantially reduced. It seems that Hoodia Gordonii Plus is actually a legit product since it has both certificates you look for in an authentic hoodia supplement: The US department of agriculture's C.I.T.E.S. certificate (this says US inspectors verified that the product is actually Hoodia), and South Africa's Protected Plant Permit (this basically says the South African government approved that it was Hoodia as well). Hoodia Gordonii Plus has both certificates and even has posted the actual documents on the website for anyone to see.

There's always a catch

From the resources I read, one big point was to be clear that this isn't some magic pool that will make you skinny over night. It needs to be taken alongside a healthy diet, workout regime, and plenty of fluids. For those that didn't see results, they didn't fulfill any of these sorts of requirements. If you are dedicated to put the work in, Hoodia Gordonii plus will give you the tools to see real results.

Important Points to Note:

As may already know, there is a ridiculously low supply of authentic Hoodia Gordonii since the plant is endangered. In 2005, there were a lot of reported smuggling of other forms of Hoodia (e.g. those that don't have the appetite suppressant effects). There are only a few businesses that actually have real Hoodia Gordonii and the supply is very inconsistent, many times there is no supply. Availability isn't guaranteed in the future with the South African government putting more limits on its export, crop failures, and higher demand shooting prices up. This creates an even higher demand for the currently available Hoodia Gordonii Plus pills.

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