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It’s Monday again and I’m back with the “Focus on Food” blog series. Today’s feature is one of my favorite versatile green vegetables: arugula. This dark and peppery green peaks in the fall season when the leaves are thicker and have the most flavor. Fun facts: Arugula, the green also known as “rocket”, stays fresh [...]
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If you want to cut out dairy or just reduce your dairy consumption, you may think you’ll have to give up several of the foods you love (like ice cream, cheese, and baked goods). I was reading a Facebook post a few days ago from a friend who is doing a month-long vegan cleanse and [...]
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Growing up, everyone said I needed to drink milk to get strong bones. The milk commercials said the same. Dairy and calcium intake were often touted as the best way to keep your bones strong and avoid osteoporosis later in life. But, the latest research shows that calcium is only part of the story. Plus, [...]
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When you think of keeping your bones strong, most of us probably think milk, calcium, or vitamin D. But some recent research found that fruits and veggies may be the real keys to skeletal health. In a study to be published in The Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, researchers found that diets [...]
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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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Women’s Health Magazine described an easy way to calculate how much calcium is in the foods you eat. A Journal of Public Policy & Marketing study found that many women are not getting enough calcium because they do not translate the daily value (DV) percentages on food labels to actual milligrams. The recommended daily value [...]
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MSNBC recently posted a great article on how you can improve your health in 90 seconds. I organized their tips in the following table. WANT PROOF? Fight cancer – Research from Cornell University found that natural chemicals in apple peels can inhibit breast, liver, and colon cancer cell growth. A four-year study from Creighton University [...]
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Women’s Health Magazine has a new article on foods that help to reduce stress. I was very excited to read their article on this topic because so many people are suffering from stress and reach to food for comfort – especially during the holidays. Stress increases your risk for high blood pressure, obesity, and heart [...]
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Kauai Garden Island News reports that goat cheese and goat milk are a healthier choice than cow’s milk. In comparison, goat cheese is easier on our digestive system and lower in calories, cholesterol, and fat. Goat cheese also contains calcium, protein, vitamin A, phosphorus, vitamin K, thiamin, and niacin. The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine states [...]
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Yogurt is one of my favorite foods because there are so many reasons it’s good for you! Eating yogurt offers many powerful health benefits including: Stronger immunity Cancer and osteoporosis prevention Improved lactose intolerance and allergies Improved digestion, helping the body to break down food and synthesize vitamins Help in treating and preventing ulcers and [...]
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