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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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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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20+ Foods You Should Have at Home
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Guest Excerpt from Healthy Living that Fits Your Life:
…Today I just want to give you a shopping list of some things to have on hand in your home that will help you eat better. If you have good food at home, you’ll eat it. If you have bad food at home, you’ll eat it. See […]
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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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Reading food labels: White bread disguised as whole wheat
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“If you’re a carb-eater, then you probably know by now that all carbs are not created equal. ‘White’ flours are those who have had most of the nutrition stripped out of them during processing. Whole grains, such as whole wheat bread, are a much more nutritious source of energy and fiber.”
So just grab the bread […]
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Protect Your Heart: Make Wise Food Choices
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How can food choices help keep my heart and blood vessels healthy?
You can help protect your heart and blood vessels by• eating less of the foods that raise your blood cholesterol and your chances of heart disease• eating more of the foods that lower your cholesterol and your chances of heart disease
Choosing foods wisely can […]
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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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Technicolor Vegetable Pizzas
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Technicolor Vegetable Pizzas
Preparation time: 20 minutes
3 cups frozen mixed vegetables with mushrooms5 slices Italian bread (1 oz. slices; each ~ 1” thick and 5” long)1 tablespoon olive oil½ cup prepared pizza sauce1 cup finely chopped tomato½ cup very finely diced onion1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves1 teaspoon garlic powder2 ½ tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions: Pre-heat oven […]
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Ten Tips for a Healthier Day
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Eating breakfast is an important part of powering-up your body for the day. Eating a balanced breakfast can help keep your family alert, improve mood and reduce mid-morning food cravings.
Did you know?
• People who eat breakfast are significantly less likely to be obese and diabetic than those who usually don’t?
• Children who eat breakfast […]
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Phytochemicals-In The Know
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There’s a lot of healing power in your kitchen - it’s inside certain fruits, vegetables, grains, beans, soy, garlic, herbs and spices.by Robert A. Barnett
Phytochemicals - “plant chemicals” - occur naturally in many foods and are believed to benefit health. Specific phytochemicals reduce cholesterol, help prevent blood clots, protect against specific cancers and help ward […]
