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Amino acid

Load Up on Vegetable Proteins

by laurel on November 17, 2009

When you think of protein, do you automatically picture meat? Well, meat is definitely protein, but there are also vegetarian sources of protein with a valuable supply of nutrients that your body craves. I’m talking tofu, whole grains, edamame, quinoa, beans, nuts, seeds, etc.

A recent study published in the journal Circulation found that the nutrient [...]

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Low-Fat Dairy Foods Prevent Heart Disease?

by laurel on November 10, 2008

The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition published a recent study that concluded low-fat dairy may prevent heart disease. The study looked at the diets of over 5,000 people. Those who drank one glass of low-fat milk each day had a 37% improvement in their kidney function. Women’s Health Magazine explains that the  “kidneys rely on [...]

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Folate, B-12 Essential for Brain Health

by laurel on April 30, 2008

Barbara L. Minton from Natural News reviewed some recent studies that prove folate and vitamin B-12 are essential for brain health and cognitive function. Researchers are finding that deficiencies in folate and B-12 are causing Alzheimer’s disease, cognitive decline, and strokes. Here are some of the key findings mentioned in the article:

- A January [...]

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Proud to be an Egghead

by laurel on March 4, 2008

The most recent “Smart Fuel” on Mark’s Daily Apple is eggs. One egg has 5.5 grams of protein, only 68 calories, and 9 essential amino acids. But, that’s just the beginning. Read on for all the benefits of eating eggs:

Choline – Your body only produces a limited amount of this B vitamin, and [...]

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Scoop Up Sunflower Seeds

by laurel on February 4, 2008

Eating Fabulous recently posted that sunflower seeds have many powerful health benefits. These little tiny seeds found deep in sunflowers are rich in:
* Folate
* Vitamin E, selenium, and copper
* Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats (good fats)
* Phytochemicals: choline, lignans, phenolic acids, betaine
* Arginine (an amino acid)

The team of vitamin E, selenium, and copper helps your body [...]

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Skim Milk May Be Best Muscle Builder

by laurel on May 14, 2007

CNN.com reports that a study from the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed that skim milk will help build almost twice the amount of muscle as soy beverages post-workout.  Whey and soy proteins are quickly digested and temporarily increase amino acid levels in the blood.  But, milk proteins, such as casein, provide a gradual and [...]

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“These are a Few of My Favorite Things”

by laurel on May 10, 2007

BrainReady.com lists their top five brain health foods. You may begin to wonder why some of these wonderful foods get mentioned on my site over and over. The answer is simple. They are so healthy, beneficial, and healing for our bodies.

Food
Health Attributes
Brain Health Benefits

Wild Salmon
essential fatty acids, animal protein, low saturated fat, [...]

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Cheese-Induced Sleep

by laurel on March 26, 2007

EatingWell.com reports that a study from the British Cheese Board showed that cheese contains a sleep-inducing amino acid, tryptophan, that can help you get to sleep at night.  In the study of 200 volunteers, each person ate approximately three-quarters of an ounce of cheese a half hour before going to bed.  None of the volunteers [...]

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