Humans are programmed through evolution to respond to day and night cycles. We eat and are active during daylight and we rest and sleep in darkness. There is a molecular basis for these rythms and a group of genes called the circadian clock regulates our 24-hour, day/night cycles. Obese individuals often eat at irregular times … 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. Kozy Shack, long known for producing quality, ready-to-eat, refrigerated puddings has, again, expanded its product line. In early summer we highlighted Kozy Shack’s new lactose free flavors. The newest additions include: Butterscotch pudding which is a new flavor.  … Read More

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When it comes to your health size does matter. For men, if your waist measures more than 40 inches (for women 38 inches) you are at greater risk for diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke and other serious health problems. … Read More

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Australian researchers presenting at the American Thoracic Society meeting cautioned that asthma patients should avoid meals high in fat. High dietary fat intakes are known to activate the immune response, leading to inflammation, but this is the first research to show that a high fat meal can effect airway inflammation contributing to asthma. The high … 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. Crunch Pak is a leading producer of cleaned, sliced, fresh apples. We highlighted this brand last summer. … Read More

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Set your exercise goal. • To improve health = 30 minutes of brisk walking most days of the week. • To lose weight = 60 minutes of exercise most days of the week. • To maintain weight loss = 60 to 90 minutes of walking every day of the week. … Read More

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Researchers from Spain, following 12,059 volunteers in the SUN Project found that both trans fats and saturated fats increased the risk for depression, and that olive oil appears to protect against mental illness. Trans fats seems to be the most harmful. The greater the amount consumed the higher the risk for depression, with a 48% … 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. All Fiber One products provide an excellent source of fiber, a nutrient sadly lacking in most diets. The brand has extended its product line to offer even more high fiber options. … Read More

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Drinking too much alcohol can damage your liver and your brain but did you know that it can cause an irregular heartbeat? Men who drank 5 or more beers a day had a 46% chance of suffering an irregular heartbeat. Women who drank 2 drinks a day had a 60% chance of having atrial fibrillation. … 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. SereniTea produces USDA certified organic green tea in single-serving liquid packets that can be mixed with hot or cold water for an instant tea beverage. They would make a nice addition to your water bottle for a little extra taste. … Read More

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