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Tag: nutrition
Tips To Improve Your Health and the Planet’s
March is National Nutrition Month! Choices we make daily, including what we’re going to eat and drink, can make a big difference — both now and in the future. School and family meals are important, but healthy choices go beyond the foods and drinks we enjoy while sitting at the lunch or dinner table. They… Read more
4 Habits To Keep Your Heart Healthy
Are you at risk of heart disease? If you live in the U.S., the answer is almost certainly yes: cardiovascular disease (CVD) accounts for one in three deaths. And when you reach a certain age, pretty much everyone you know will be taking at least one medication to manage a cardiovascular symptom, such as high cholesterol… Read more
Why You May Start to Love This Little Fruit
Red, ripe and delicious, strawberries are a little fruit that work overtime for your health. Peak strawberry season is here, so now is the perfect time to add strawberries to your menu for summer weight loss. From farm stands to your local supermarket, these luscious berries are sure to turn up just about everywhere. And don’t… Read more
7 Simple Ways to Naturally Unclog Your Arteries
We all want to live a long life, but did you know eating these simple foods has been proven scientifically to prevent and in some cases reverse the #1 cause of death in the modern world? At present, atherosclerosis (the progressive narrowing and clogging up of the arteries) is the driving process behind cardiovascular mortality, the #1… Read more
7 Nutrition Powerhouses to Enjoy During National Nutrition Month
This month, March, is National Nutrition Month. This year’s theme is “Personalize Your Plate.” It promotes creating nutritious meals to meet people’s cultural and personal food preferences. While of course, it is important to eat foods that are nutritious, taste is a key reason why people choose to eat what they do. Pairing good nutrition with… Read more
The Best Foods for Your Brain (And Why We Might Owe Fat an Apology)
Fat: What was once the ugly stepchild of the dietary world is now being heralded as the savior of humankind. Okay, so maybe that’s taking things a little too far. But fat does offer great benefits for our bodies—and our minds. Read on to learn how to make fat work for your brain. Is Fat… Read more
Celebrating Early Spring Greens
It certainly is easy eating green! Cabbage, cilantro, parsley, Swiss chard, green peppers, chilies, leeks, scallions and chives, snow peas, petit pois (young green peas), spinach, kale, collards, mustard and beet greens, romaine, and endive are just some of the greenery we can use to brighten our spring menu! FENNEL FLAVORS You can call it… Read more