Health Food, Healthy Eating, and Nutrition
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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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CNN.com reports that a study from the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed that skim milk will help build almost twice the amount of muscle as soy beverages post-workout. Whey and soy proteins are quickly digested and temporarily increase amino acid levels in the blood. But, milk proteins, such as casein, provide a gradual and [...]
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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) – fat is essential [...]
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ChefMD™ has some wonderful recipes created for health and taste. The site also features Food as MedicineSM news that show how eating the right foods can be your best medicine. Check out their yummy recipe for a “Watermelon & Feta Salad with Pine Nuts”. Their site even features videos about making the recipes [...]
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Women’s Health lists four nutrient-packed, healthy beverages you can add to your diet. Nutrition advisor Lisa Drayer, R.D. recommends the following tasty drinks:
100% cranberry-grape juice – antioxidants in grape juice slow down LDL cholesterol oxidation, and cranberry juice raises HDL or “good” cholesterol and protects against urinary tract infections, E. coli, and tooth decay
Iced green [...]
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Women’s Health Magazine came up with another wonderful list: the 19 best fitness foods for women. Wondering what to grab to eat before your next workout? Check out this list for some tasty options. (I’m sure they are great choices for men too).
Avocados – healthy fats to keep you strong and injury-free
Whole grain [...]
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The Seattle Times reports that the food we eat directly affects the mood we’re in. In her book, “The Good Mood Diet: Feel Great While You Lose Weight”, registered dietician Susan Kleiner writes that, “what and when we eat directly affects mood. And our mood not only affects what we choose to eat, but [...]
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