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Eat Nuts, Reduce Cholesterol

laurel — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:29:06 +0000

I just read about a new study in the New York Times on how eating nuts can improve your cholesterol levels. The study found that eating 2.4 servings of nuts (of any kind): Reduces your total cholesterol level Reduces your LDL “bad” cholesterol level Improves your ratio of total cholesterol to HDL “good” cholesterol In [...]

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7 Free Avocado Recipes

laurel — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:03:38 +0000

Avocados are a staple for me. I use them almost every day in salads, shakes, sandwiches, or to eat plain as a side dish. I love avocados because they’re filling and versatile. Plus they have a wonderfully creamy quality that makes them a perfect substitute for mayonnaise. I love having mashed up avocado spread on [...]

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What is Good Cholesterol and How Do I Improve It?

laurel — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:00:52 +0000

Are you or any of your loved ones worried about your cholesterol levels? Are you taking cholesterol medication? It’s a hot topic in the U.S. because the incidence of heart disease is at an epidemic level. Cholesterol is not the sole reason people have heart disease, but it’s definitely a contributing factor. Experts agree that [...]

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Beat the Blues with Olive Oil and Mediterranean Diet

laurel — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:52:00 +0000

Did you know that eating a Mediterranean-style diet can reduce your chances of depression? A recent study from Spain concluded that men and women who ate diets rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts, olive oil, beans, fish, and cereals were 30% less likely to have depression. For one thing, the healthy fats in olive oil, fish, [...]

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Got Dry Skin?

laurel — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:41:57 +0000

We finally got some cold weather here in Florida (40s and 50s is cold for us) and my skin went into shock. It’s been super dry over the past few days! But what do I expect after the temperature dropped about 30-40 degrees within a day or two? Plus, my office building is cranking up [...]

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Scoop Up Sunflower Seeds

laurel — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 22:04:00 +0000

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, [...]

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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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Avocados May Reduce Oral Cancer

laurel — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 03:07:57 +0000

EatingFabulous.com writes that avocados may reduce your risk of oral cancer. A study from Ohio State’s College of Pharmacy found that “phytochemicals extracted from avocados target multiple signaling pathways and increase the amount of reactive oxygen within the cells, leading to cell death in pre-cancerous cell lines.” The phytochemicals did not harm any healthy or [...]

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Allergy-Fighting Foods

laurel — Thu, 17 May 2007 22:54:15 +0000

MSN Health & Fitness reports that a simple strategy to alleviate and prevent allergies/asthma is to eat a nutritious diet. Eating the right foods will help decrease inflammation and open up air passages, thin mucus in the lungs, and prevent food-allergy reactions. Include the following foods in your diet to get allergy relief the natural [...]

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Boost Your Immunity

laurel — Fri, 04 May 2007 15:17:52 +0000

Women’s Health Magazine reports that some food and drinks will boost your immune system and help you avoid getting sick. Chamomile tea – polyphenols in the tea increase antibacterial blood activity Steel-cut oats – packed with beta-glucans (fiber) that activate white blood cell activity Salad dressing w/healthy fats (ex. olive oil & balsamic vinegar) – [...]

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