In a survey, more than 55% of men and women said they’d rather be thin and poor than rich and significantly overweight. More than 50% said they’d rather lose their job than gain 75 pounds. And, more than 10% would trade 20 points on their IQ for a “perfect body.” … Read More
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Eat less than 1-ounce of beans a day and you reduce your risk of dying by 8%. Sounds crazy you say? Maybe, but it is true. Researchers looked at people aged 70 and older who lived the longest in Japan, Sweden, Greece and Australia. No other food, by itself, predicted a long life across all … Read More
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We love to try new foods. Some are great and become staples in our kitchen. Others don’t measure up. See what you think. Americans eat too much salt. According to the Institute of Medicine, the average person eats 3,400 milligrams of sodium a day. Table salt is 40% sodium, but that isn’t the main source … Read More
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How you take care of yourself during pregnancy directly affects your developing baby because the two of you are an inseparable pair. If you are considering a pregnancy or if you are pregnant, the best way to care for your unborn child is to take very good care of yourself. 1. Your baby’s growth is … Read More
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We love to read new books about food. Some are great and become staples in our kitchen. Others don’t measure up. See what you think. I’ve owned and used The Food Substitutions Bible for many years. I found the first edition well organized and comprehensive. When the second edition was announced, my first thought was, … Read More
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Good news! Over the last 20 years, Americans have upped their vegetables intake by 25%. But, there’s some bad news: French fries and potato chips made up over one-fourth of the total vegetable gain and ketchup contributes heavily to our intake of tomatoes. … Read More
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Munching on salad, eating yogurt topped with granola, or sipping green tea does not conjure up a macho image. Neither does standing in line for a Weight Watchers weigh-in. Dieting is just not a manly thing. But, over half of American males weigh too much and many are trying to drop pounds. According to the … Read More
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We love to try new foods. Some are great and become staples in our kitchen. Others don’t measure up. See what you think. High Plains Bison products come from humanely raised, American bison grown without hormones or antibiotics. Bison products like hot dogs, sausages, prepared chili and shredded barbecued bison are free of fillers, preservatives, … Read More
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