Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral found in the human body. Most is found in your bones with the rest in muscles, soft tissues or circulating in your blood. This mineral is important for many biochemical reactions that go on in your body. Though deficiencies are rare, chronic low levels of magnesium negatively affect … 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. Snacking has become more popular than ever and people are moving away from salty chips and cookies toward more healthy options. Eggland’s Best, long known for providing quality fresh and cooked … Read More
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Whole grain foods are good for you. They help reduce the risk for many life-shortening diseases plus they strengthen our gut microbiome, often our first line of defense against infection. With all this going for them, whole grains are still a hard sell for most kids. They often prefer to eat pasta and bread made … 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. For a late summer barbecue both these brands will satisfy anyone on your guest list. True Story makes deli meats, sausages, hot dogs, and fresh pork products. As one of our tasters … Read More
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In a recent study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, elderly women who ate more vegetables showed less carotid artery wall thickness. This type of thickening of the vessel walls is the underlying cause for heart disease and stroke. Cruciferous vegetables – broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and Brussels sprouts offered the most protection. … Read More
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Researchers from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine put together evidence from over 100 research studies to show that being overweight is increasing the risk for cancer in young adults. Cancers typically seen in adults over age 50, are now being reported with increasing frequency in younger adults. In 2016, 1 in 10 new breast … Read More
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Fight Bac provides information to help people prevent foodborne illness. The following simple food safety tips can prevent many cases. Check – for bruising, damage, and the temperature of food. Hot foods should be kept hot and cold foods cold. Clean – wash hands, cutting boards, utensils and counter tops often. Rinse – fresh fruits and … 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. Nudo Adopt is a collaboration of small-scale olive groves in Liguria, LeMarche, Abrozzo and Sicily, which use traditional farming and milling practices to produce premium, artisan, extra virgin olive oil. Through their … Read More
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Kids as young as 10 know about energy drinks and perceive them as cool to drink with their friends, but few understand anything about their negative consequences. The use of energy drinks by teens is a global issue seen in the US, Europe, the Middle East, South America, New Zealand and Australia. Boys are more … 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. Jerky is one of the fastest growing high-protein meat snacks. Jack Link’s, began in the late 1880s when the current CEO’s great grandfather brought his old-world sausage recipe with him to … Read More
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