Goji
Goji is actually a generic term given to various berries in the Lycium family that grow in Asia, where they’ve been consumed for centuries to supposedly promote good eyesight, agility, and longevity,...
View ArticleWhere’s the Added Sugar?
Regular sodas add the most sugar to a typical American’s diet. (source: www.cspinet.org) It isn’t hard to reach—and far exceed—the new limits set for added sugar by the American Heart Association— 25...
View ArticleKosher – Anyone?
More people are turning to kosher foods even if it costs more – not because they are Jewish but because they think these foods are safer, healthier, and of better quality. There is little published...
View ArticleDietary Supplements Update
Black cohost or red clover do not work better than a placebo in treating hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms. (published in Menopause by University of Illinois at Chicago) Ginkgo biloba...
View ArticleIs Butter Better?
For many years, butter was replaced by margarine on the menus of health-conscious consumers. But like many dietary taboos, that’s beginning to change. A little butter is better than the fake stuff,...
View ArticleLight & Healthy Lunches
For a midday meal that’s packed with taste and nutrition but naturally low in calories, try these lighter versions of traditional lunchtime favorites. BETTER-FOR-YOU BAGEL Recipe: Cut a whole-grain...
View ArticleTasty Breakfast on the Go
Mornings can be hectic! Here, tasty and nutritious breakfasts that you can make in advance and easily take with you when you’re on the run… Ranchero Burrito Assemble these burritos the night before....
View ArticleTrick Your Taste Buds Into Craving Veggies
Which would you rather have for breakfast? A spinach and kale blended beverage? Or a “Love at First Sight” Breakfast Smoothie? For lunch, how about an arugula salad? Or would you prefer tender baby...
View ArticleHow to Know if You Are Getting Enough Omega-3s
Ask for This Test! The positive research just keeps on coming. First, scientists told us that omega-3 fatty acids help guard against heart disease. Then research showed that these healthful fats also...
View ArticleAre You the Food Police in Your Family?
How to Stop Nagging and Still Get Your Family to Eat Right Remember what the road to hell is paved with? Yep, good intentions. So even though your intentions are good when you “encourage” family...
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