What does gluten have to do with church? It is estimated that 1 out of every 133 people may be intolerant to gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye and barley. For them, gluten can cause bloating, cramping, diarrhea and even damage to the small intestine. The only solution is to eliminate wheat- and gluten-containing … Read More
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We love to try new foods. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. Freeze-dried fruits and vegetables are popping up all over the market as new, healthy snacks. Rhythm Crispy Kale Chips are in this category–and are one of the most intriguing foods we have tried lately. … Read More
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More than 1,200 diet books have been published–88% of them since 1997. If they really worked, we wouldn’t need so many! … Read More
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Moms who gained large amounts of weight in pregnancy are more likely to have children who are overweight later in life. Though this theory has been suspected for a long time, it has never been proven. A very large study tracking over 1 million babies and 500,000 pregnant women showed that women who gained 44 … Read More
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You’re often told to cook with more herbs and spices when you need to reduce your intake of sugar, salt, or fat. That’s good advice, but how to use it? Let’s get practical about selecting, storing, and using herbs and spices. First, what’s a spice and what’s an herb? No one can quite agree. Herbs … Read More
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Everyone loves to squeeze the round cheeks of a chubby baby. But, baby fat may be a predictor of future health problems. In a recent study that looked at more than 16,000 children, more than 40% of overweight kids who were 3 to 5 years old showed preliminary warning signs for future heart disease. In … Read More
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We love to try new foods. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. Yogi Granola Crisps are a twist on an old staple, turning traditional granola cereal into nickel-sized crisps that can be eaten as a snack, used to top yogurt or ice cream, or eaten as … Read More
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We enjoy looking at new cookbooks. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. Cooking Light magazine, staffed and written by many registered dietitians (RDs) and known for its quality articles and reliable healthy recipes, has produced a vegetarian cookbook as part of their Way … Read More
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