A comprehensive review of research showed that eating refined grains – white bread, pasta and white flour – did not increase your risk of disease, as long as the refined grains didn’t come with added fat, sugar and sodium. On the other hand, eating more whole grain foods – whole wheat, oatmeal, popcorn – protects … Read More
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Surveys consistently show that people believe that labeling foods organic means they are healthier for you. That is not necessarily true. Organic means the food is farmed or ground by strict guidelines that restrict the use of synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, growth hormones, antibiotics and genetically modified organisms. That’s good for both you and the environment … Read More
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We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. What is an ice cream sundae without a cherry on top? Yet most of us forgo this treat because traditional maraschino cherries are the poster child for added red food coloring. … Read More
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Walnuts have more antioxidants, with greater potency to protect cells against oxidative damage than any other nut commonly eaten. You only need to eat 7 walnuts a day (14 halves or 1 ounce) to get a health benefit. … Read More
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After teasing out other factors that may relate to the incidence of stroke, researchers found that for those 65 and older who regularly used olive oil in cooking and as part of salad dressing, had a 41% lower risk for stroke compared to those who did not use olive oil. It is unclear at this … Read More
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We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. Sprout baby food has enlarged its brand offerings with new options for both babies and toddlers. We had our 3-year old taster sample some of the toddler choices. Crispy Fruit & Veggie … Read More
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Gaining weight causes fat cells to become bloated and inflamed because they receive too many nutrients. These over nourished, inflamed cells increase the risk for heart disease and create insulin resistance, which leads to high blood sugar and an increased risk for diabetes. Slimming down reverses the problem. … Read More
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We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. Kamut Brand Khorasan Wheat Flour is made from an ancient variety of wheat that is being cultivated today. The Kamut brand insures that it is the ancient khorasan variety, certified organic, with … Read More
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This was a fascinating study! When leftover chicken wing bones were visible, people watching a football game ate 27% less than those without a visual cue to signal how much they had eaten. … Read More
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Each time you open and close a vitamin bottle in the bathroom you add at bit of humidity and moisture. Right after a shower, the humidity in the room could be close to 100%. This high moisture content degrades the effectiveness of vitamin supplements. You can lose almost all the vitamin C in a week. … Read More
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