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Feel Better Veggie Bean Soup

laurel — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 15:37:18 +0000

I made an all veggie soup last week and it came out pretty good. I wasn’t in love with it (I thought I made it too spicy), but my boyfriend seems to think it’s super yummy, so I figured it was worth a share. I can tell you one thing, this soup is super nutritious [...]

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Avoid Blood Sugar Spikes w/ Vinegar

laurel — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:16:39 +0000

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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Low-Carb, Low-Brain

laurel — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:44:53 +0000

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 [...]

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Post-Workout Hunger

laurel — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:37:48 +0000

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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Eating for Stress Reduction

laurel — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 13:13:54 +0000

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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Don’t Cut These Carbs

laurel — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 20:47:59 +0000

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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Healthy Snacks at Work

laurel — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 14:46:15 +0000

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 [...]

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More Food Myths Exposed

laurel — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 02:05:35 +0000

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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