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Proteins Explained
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Protein, contained in virtually every cell in your body, supports the growth and strength of your muscles, ligaments, organs, skin, blood, glands and more. Its importance to a healthy body can be found in the Greek word it comes from, meaning “primary.”
Yet it’s easy to get confused when you hear about “complete proteins” or “incomplete […]
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The Healthy Hamburger
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Yes, hamburgers CAN become healthy burgers with a little attention to detail.
by Sheila Burcin, MS, RD
A typical hamburger can contribute a significant amount of saturated fat to your diet. Unlike whole cuts, which have trimmable fat, the fat in ground beef can only drip away during cooking. […]
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Top 7 Headache Triggering Foods
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June is National Headache Month, specific foods and dietary habits such as fasting, skipping meals or dehydration can trigger headaches in certain people.
Some of the most common foods, beverages and additives associated with headaches include:
1. Aged Cheese — Cheeses may be a trigger in a some patients with migraines.
For people who take monoamine […]
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Omega-3’s in Fish and Your Health
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Although the link between seafood consumption and improved health has been known for decades, research sheds light on the many health benefits of the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish. Considered essential nutrients because the body does not make them, omega-3 fatty acids are fundamental molecules in the structure and activity […]
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The Vegan Way: Helpful for Some Health Concerns
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The basic philosophy of a vegan diet is simple: stick to plant-based foods entirely. Vegans not only don’t eat meat, fish or poultry, but they also don’t eat any foods that come from animals, such as eggs, milk, yogurt and cheese. (Lacto-vegetarians include dairy products in their diet and lacto-ovo vegetarians eat eggs and dairy.)
Even […]
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Healthy Summer Eating Hints
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Smart Summer Snacks Summer is here and that means the kids are home from school. Instead of grazing all day, encourage your kids to stay on a meal schedule. Help them plan smart snacks, such as:
• Raw vegetables with low-fat dip • Fresh fruit […]
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More Evidence of Cocoa’s Health Benefits
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New research shows that a cup of specially formulated cocoa can help ward off the cardiovascular disease associated with diabetes. The new German study proves that the flavanols present in cocoa can actually help blood vessels to function better and might soon be considered part of a healthy diet for the prevention […]
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Bagged Salads Are They Safe?
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Yes, it’s convenient to buy pre-washed, ready-to-eat vegetables. Yes, we all do it. But you risk getting food poisoning, says one expert.
The recent problem with pre-washed, bagged spinach making people sick from a germ called E. coli brings the problem to light. These types of salads are a game of chance, cautions Michigan […]
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8 Simple Steps to the New Green Diet
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From The Children’s Health Environmental Coalition
How to Shop for the Earth, Cook for Your Health and Bring Pleasure Back to Your Kitchen The following guidelines can help you make healthier, greener food choices for your family’s diet.
Living Foods for Optimum Health: A Highly Effective Program to Remove […]
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Our Children and The Basic Right to Not be Hungry (Bloggers Unite)
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“Across the world, 840 million people are chronically malnourished. Nearly 11 million children die before the age of five each year. . . This is not just an unfortunate reality of life. It is a human rights scandal of shocking proportions….” -Amnesty International
The Following is Adapted from Amnesty International’s “Human Rights for Human Dignity” Primer.
The […]
