Health Food, Healthy Eating, and Nutrition
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It can be really frustrating when some of the healthiest foods at the grocery store are the most expensive. Last week one of my friends was appalled when she saw artichokes were selling for over $4.50 a piece at her closest grocery. However, there are still some great choices if you want to eat healthy, [...]
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Its Christmas Eve and I’m planning to take a little blogging break for a few days, but I found a study that I wanted to quickly share. Recent research published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association found that eating a daily serving of whole grains could reduce your risk of heart failure by [...]
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An American Journal of Clinical Nutrition study found that whole grains help reduce C-reactive protein in our bodies. This inflammatory protein is associated with many diseases including heart disease and diabetes. (Ref: Body + Soul magazine, June 2008, p. 34)
The 12-week study monitored 50 obese adults who ate lean protein, low-fat dairy, five servings of [...]
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MSNBC recently posted a great article on how you can improve your health in 90 seconds. I organized their tips in the following table.
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Fight cancer – Research from Cornell University found that natural chemicals in apple peels can inhibit breast, liver, and colon cancer cell growth. A four-year study from Creighton University found [...]
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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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Women’s Health Magazine reports that fiber found in cereal, bread, and various grain products may reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes. The study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that people who consume the most cereal fiber were 27% less likely to get diabetes than those who consumed the least. These findings [...]
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Cooking Light Magazine reports that foods high in lignans (estrogen-like compounds) may reduce the risk of post-menopausal breast cancer. A study from the National Institute of Health and Medical Research in France showed that post-menopausal women with high lignan intake (1,395+ µg/day) were 17% less likely to develop breast cancer than women with the [...]
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Cooking Light Magazine reported on recent findings from the Physicians’ Health Study of 21,400 male doctors over 18 years. The findings showed that eating seven servings of whole-grain or bran breakfast cereal a week may reduce the risk of heart failure in men by 21%.
Ref: Cooking Light Magazine, August 2007, p. 39
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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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BBQ parties usually thrive with hot dogs, burgers, chicken wings, ribs, chips, and cookies. Don’t get me wrong, these are all tasty…but we all know they have to be eaten in moderation. HealthCastle.com came up with their top five healthy snack ideas you can bring to a summer party or BBQ.
Fresh berries
Haagen-Dazs’s Raspberry [...]
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