Health Food, Healthy Eating, and Nutrition
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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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Cooking Light Magazine featured some great fall fruits and vegetables that are packed with nutrition. My favorite pick are red and purple grapes for a perfect after-dinner snack that’s refreshing and sweet. I also like to add grapes to my morning yogurt because they add a slight crunch. Cooking Light suggests replacing cherry tomatoes [...]
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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 lots [...]
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Women’s Health Magazine reviewed and rated some healthy frozen meals. Read on for their favorites:
Laurel’s favorite: Any of the meals from Amy’s Kitchen are seriously yummy and satisfying. My favorite is the “Black Bean Vegetable Enchilada”. I wait until they go on sale and stock up my freezer for easy lunches during the work week.
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Self Magazine listed some of the nutritious benefits of eating sushi:
“Improve your immunity.” The seaweed in rolls called nori is high in vitamin C.
“Whittle your waist.” Ask for brown rice to get 3x the fiber and to stay full longer.
“Treat your ticker.” Eat rolls with wild salmon for heart-healthy omega-3s and a low dose of [...]
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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 B6 regulates [...]
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Mark’s Daily Apple writes that pineapple is the only food with natural bromelain (an enzyme group that aids digestion, reduces inflammation and swelling, and speeds healing). These enzymes are helpful for muscle and joint injuries, gout, and arthritis. Note: Cooking pineapple deactivates the bromelain.
Pineapple is also packed with vitamin C and manganese.
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Cooking Light Magazine chose napa cabbage as their choice ingredient for June. While a cup of cabbage has some calcium, fiber, and vitamin C, the vegetable also has compounds called indoles. Studies are showing that this compound, also found in other cabbages and cruciferous vegetables, may prevent some cancers. Napa cabbage can also be called [...]
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Cooking Light Magazine writes that both watermelon and cantaloupe are low in calories and rich in healthy nutrients. While cantaloupe is the star melon when it comes to vitamin C, potassium, and vitamin A, watermelon contains lycopene for protection against some cancers and heart disease. Check out the stats below:
Watermelon (1 cup cubed)
Calories: 40
Vitamin [...]
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BrainReady.com lists their top five brain health foods. You may begin to wonder why some of these wonderful foods get mentioned on my site over and over. The answer is simple. They are so healthy, beneficial, and healing for our bodies.
Food
Health Attributes
Brain Health Benefits
Wild Salmon
essential fatty acids, animal protein, low saturated fat, [...]
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