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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 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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Men’s Health Magazine produced a list of “The Ten Best Foods You Aren’t Eating“. Here are their choices for the superfoods that rarely make it into our shopping carts-but should. The article also contains helpful information about how you can include each of these foods in your diet. Read more here. 1. Beets – contain [...]
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ChefMD™ writes that a new study from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Boston’s Harvard Medical School found that eating spinach can help lower your risk of ovarian cancer. Spinach contains a flavonoid called kaempferol which researchers found reduces ovarian cancer risk by 40%. ChefMD™ champions spinach for being packed with beta carotene, vitamin B6, zinc, [...]
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ABS-CBN Interactive reports that the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) said bananas contain natural mood enhancers called tryptophan. This protein is converted to serotonin which helps you relax, improves mood, and makes you feel happier. Bananas also contain potassium*, fiber, magnesium, and vitamins A, C, K, and B6*. *Potassium gives the body energy *Vitamin [...]
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Publix’s Green Wise magazine writes why magnesium is such an important nutrient to maintain a healthy body. Besides keeping our bones strong, magnesium may help control blood pressure, relax bronchial passages (relieving asthma), and control blood glucose levels (influences insulin release). Daily magnesium needs: Adults: 310-420 mg Children (age 3): 80 mg Boys (14-18): 410 [...]
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