One in every 88 children born today will be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder which is characterized by social and communication problems and repetitive behaviors. Children with autism can also have intellectual disabilities. Anything that a woman can do to lower the risk for this condition makes sense. A study done at University of California … 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.
Before modern food processing many of our grains sprouted accidently. Any plant kernel will begin to grow when exposed to the right temperature and degree of moisture. Just a small amount of germination produces sprouted grain. Left to sprout too long and the grain turns into new grain stalk which we cannot digest without further processing… … Read More
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We eat more calories, fat, and alcohol on weekends. Go easy on weekend choices. We eat 82 to 115 more calories a day adding up to a weight gain of 2 ½ to 3 ½ pounds a year. … Read More
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A study from the University of South Florida and the University of Miami concluded that drinking moderate amounts of coffee daily can reduce your risk for Alzheimer’s or delay its onset. With Alzheimer’s disease, plaques and tangles accumulate in the brain killing nerve cells and their connections. This leads to progressive and irreversible memory loss. … 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.
Garden Lites identifies itself as “the delicious vegetable company.” They have produced a line of frozen, crustless, vegetable soufflés which are high in fiber and protein. Each 7-ounce serving provides 2 servings of vegetables and could easily serve 2 as a side dish or 1 as a main dish. All flavors are gluten free and kosher certified (Star K). Depending on the ingredients the nutrient profile and calories vary… … Read More
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The best health foods you can buy are: fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains and lowfat milk. Eat them daily. … Read More
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We all carry trillions of microbes in and on our bodies but only recently have we come to appreciate their importance to our health. Humans and their microbes have co-evolved to function and survive together. We know these organisms are important warriors fighting off unhealthy invaders. What we don’t know is who is residing inside … 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.
Although we are big advocates of eating fruits and vegetables both of these drinks are a good alternative to soda and other presweetened fruit drinks.
V8 Fusion Sparkling comes in an 8.4 ounce can (an excellent serving size), is 50% juice, and provides 1 serving of fruit/vegetable. When kids are clamoring for soda, this is a better alternative. For adults who regularly drink soda or other sweetened drinks, V8 Fusion Sparkling drinks are a far healthier choice. … Read More
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Believe it or not, you develop a greater sensitivity to sodium as you get older. Cutting down on salt becomes even more important to help keep your blood pressure down. … Read More
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In a small study, were 3/4 of the subjects were overweight, those men who ate more total fat and saturated (butter, cheese, meat, whole milk, bacon) had lower sperm quality. Those who ate more omega-3 fats (fish, olives, flaxseeds, walnuts, oysters) had more normal sperm. Choosing healthier fats can increase a couple’s success of getting … Read More
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