Health Food, Healthy Eating, and Nutrition
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Hi there friends! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving break. I had a nice vacation away from the computer and got to catch up with lots of family and friends. I’m currently working on updating my blog, website, and newsletter to have a new color scheme and logo, so look out for that soon! [...]
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Think you need to avoid eating carbs? Think again. A new study found that low-carb dieters perform worse on memory-based tasks than other dieters who simply cut calories (not carbs).
The primary fuel for our brains is glucose, and once carbohydrates break down in your body, they are converted into glucose. Study authors say cutting carbs [...]
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SELF Magazine wrote that 22% of readers said they tend to pig out after they complete a workout. SELF Contributing Editor Joy Bauer, R.D. said to shoot for protein-carb combos such as edamame or soy crisps. These types of food help your muscles recover from the workout without undoing all the hard work you just [...]
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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, [...]
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Self Magazine reports that research from the Rowett Research Institute in Scotland found dieters who limit their whole grain and fruit intake have lower levels of butyrate, a fatty acid that kills cancer cells. The scientists say cutting carbohydrates in the long-term may increase your risk of colon cancer. These findings showcase the important role [...]
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HealthCastle.com recommended the following foods for healthy at-work snacking. Each snack contains protein and carbohydrates to maintain your blood sugar and keep you satisfied:
Nuts – high in calories, but a small handful offers healthy fats and fiber
Apple and peanut butter – dip apple slices in 1 tbsp. of peanut butter
Cottage cheese with 5 baby carrots [...]
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MSNBC.com reports on some common food myths exposed by exercise physiologist Wendy Repovich. Read on.
“Eating eggs will raise your cholesterol.” – Although eggs have a concentrated amount of cholesterol, if you eat them in moderation, you won’t consume enough cholesterol to put you at risk.
“Eating carbohydrates makes you fat” – Removing carbohydrates from [...]
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