Inflammation is the underlying destructive force in many serious health conditions from lung disease to arthritis to heart disease and possibly even cancer. Experts know that low-dose aspirin and omega-3 fats (olive oil, fish, flaxseeds and walnuts) reduce inflammation but until recently they did not know why. Regular use of low-dose aspirin helps trigger the … 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. Americans love candy and they love to snack. That is unlikely to change, but most people would readily accept better options to nosh on. UNREAL is a line of candy that developed … Read More
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Myth: Water is the only fluid that truly hydrates your body. Truth: According to the International Center for Sports Nutrition, juice, milk, soft drinks, coffee and other beverages count too. Research has shown that the dehydrating effect of caffeine-containing coffee and soda has been exaggerated. An average 12-ounce can of caffeine-containing soda results in the … Read More
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No calorie sweeteners or artificial sweeteners have no carbs and no calories. Brands you are familiar with are Sweet ‘N Low, Sugar Twin, Equal, NutraSweet, Fruit-Sweetness, Truvia, and Splenda. Their chemical or generic names are saccharin, aspartame, sucralose, stevia, luo han guo, and acesulfame-K. All have been approved for use by the FDA and most … 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. Nature’s Own baked breads and buns are made free of artificial colors and flavors with no trans fat, cholesterol or high fructose corn syrup. We recently had the chance to sample some … Read More
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Stop drinking regular soda. Drink 100% fruit juice not presweetened fruit drinks and other highly sweetened drinks – switch to orange juice instead of fruit punch. Eat more naturally sweet fruit. Keep portion sizes of sweets moderate – ½ cup of ice cream instead of a soup bowl full, 2 cookies rather than a box, … 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. The Gaslamp District of San Diego was named in the 1860s in reference to the gas fired street lamps common in that area. Gaslamp Popcorn adopted the name to reflect a … Read More
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Eat beans, live longer. In a study of people in 5 different countries, those who ate beans regularly lived the longest. For every 1 ounce of beans eaten daily, their risk of death went down 8%. … Read More
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Don’t fall for this myth! Rather than sobering you up, coffee makes it harder for people to realize they are drunk. When you drink too much alcohol, you feel tired and intoxicated. When you drink alcohol and chase it with caffeine, you feel awake and competent to handle situations, such as driving. You may feel … 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. We were introduced to Australis Barramundi and highlighted the fillets more than 2 years ago. The company has expanded its product line and now features frozen, steamable entrées in 7 varieties – Seafood … Read More
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