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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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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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The "Dirty Dozen" ; Top Contaminated Foods
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WITH food prices going up faster than New York skyscrapers, anyone who can afford to buy organic everything - probably has a personal assistant doing their shopping for them. The rest of us face difficult decisions every time we push a cart.
Prevention’s the Healthy Cook: The Ultimate Kitchen […]
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Cancer Experts: Don’t Look to Supplements for Cancer Protection
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" Don’t Look to Supplements for Cancer Protection"
WASHINGTON, DC – Experts at the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) said today that whole foods, and not dietary supplements, play a role in lowering cancer risk. Citing a huge and comprehensive AICR report on cancer prevention, the panel of experts cautioned against […]
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End of Winter Sniffles; Eat Your Way Back to Health!
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A Nutrient-Rich Diet Helps Support the Immune System and Fight Disease
With March being National Nutrition Month, now is a great time to rethink our eating patterns, especially when it comes to fighting off those nasty end of the season viruses.
A strong immune system is one of your best defenses against […]
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The Plant Sterol Story: Using Food Choices to Help Manage Cholesterol
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Adding plant sterols to your diet is one of several simple changes you can make to help manage your cholesterol level. The National Cholesterol Education Program’s guidelines for adults with elevated cholesterol levels include 2 grams of plant sterols a day for effective cholesterol lowering.
Plant sterol research has been building since the 1950’s. The foundation […]
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Heart and Blood Pressure….Fruits & Vegetables
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WebMD Medical News, Charlotte Grayson MD
Here’s more good news about fruits and veggies. “Five a day” can lower your blood pressure, greatly reducing risk of heart disease. In a six-month study involving nearly 700 people, half were asked to eat five servings of fruits and vegetables every day; half served as controls and didn’t change […]
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Eating The Blues Can Keep You Feeling Healthy and Young
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NCI Encourages Eating Blue and Purple Fruits and Vegetables.
Eat blue and purple fruits and vegetables, recommends the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Fruits such as blueberries and plums contain disease-fighting phytochemicals, including anthocyanins and phenolics. Phytochemicals, substances found only in plants, help your body fight disease and promote good health. Anthocyanins (pronounced an-tho-SIGH-uh-nins) and phenolics (pronounced […]
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Healthy Habits for Healthy Kids…and Adults Too
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Kids feel overwhelmed when they are served adult size portions. Keep serving sizes small, about ½ to ¼ of what you would serve yourself, and let your children ask for more. When it comes to a new food, serve just a teaspoon or two to make the food seem less intimidating.
When eating out at a […]
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Can vegetables prevent cancer?
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Q. Can vegetables prevent cancer?
A. The National Cancer Institute, in its booklet Diet, Nutrition, & Cancer Prevention: A Guide to Food Choices, states that 35 percent of cancer deaths may be related to diet. The booklet states:
1. Diets rich in beta-carotene (the plant form of vitamin A) and vitamin C may reduce the risk of […]
