We love to try new foods. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. Everyone loves meatballs. They make a great hot sandwich, a tasty appetizer or a quick meal when coupled with a jar of sauce. The problem is, most of us don’t have the ingredients on … Read More
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Unhealthy advice could make you sick, but healthy products are good for you. This is the dilemma of buying at the health food store. The aisles may be stocked with good-for-you products but few of the advice-dispensing, check-out clerks have degrees in medicine or nutrition! … Read More
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Your body image misperception can be a hindrance to your long-term health. In study of more than 2,000 Dallas residents, all of whom were obese, many did not believe they were too heavy. Yet every person surveyed had a BMI (body mass index) of 30 or more–which would classify them as obese. For a woman … 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. When To Eat What is not a diet book in the traditional sense. It is more like a smart buddy that you can rely on in almost any situation. Heidi Reichenberger … Read More
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Researchers have shown that cholesterol readings tend to be the highest in winter. That’s a good reason why a diagnosis should never be made based on one set of lab tests. … Read More
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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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