February 08, 2010
Try Something New: Quinoa
Whether you are dealing with gluten intolerance or merely trying to reduce the amount of animal fat in your diet, quinoa (pronounced "keen-wah,") packs a powerful nutritional punch.
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February 04, 2010
Go Red for Women!
Friday is National Go Red for Women Day! Support the fight against heart disease in women by wearing red. Heart disease is often preventable and largely based on lifestyle choices. Make the choice to live heart healthy today by eating right and being physically active. Visit www.goredforwomen.org for more information.
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February 03, 2010
Foods to Help Fight Off a Cold
To keep your immune system working at its best, increase your intake of these foods during cold and flu season. You'll be glad you did.
1. Mangoes
Mangoes include a broad spectrum of antioxidants, including vitamin A and zinc. Vitamin A enhances immunity by revving up the function of white blood cells, which fight infection. Zinc is one of the most important nutrients for maintaining an overall healthy immune system.
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February 01, 2010
Eat Food, Mostly Plants, Not Too Much
Michael Pollan's new book, "Food Rules" follows in the same foot steps as his previous book "In Defense of Food". Eat Food, Mostly Plants, Not Too Much. Here's a sample of some of the rules in his new book:
Avoid foods you see advertised on television.
If it came from a plant, eat it; if it was made in a plant, don't.
Don't eat breakfast cereals that change the color of the milk.
Eat all the junk food you want as long as you cook it yourself.
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January 28, 2010
A few clicks = the perfect cereal
Ever wish you could create the perfect cereal with all your favorite ingredients? Mojamix.com lets you do just that! Start with a cereal base and add fruit, nuts and add-on ingredients to make your own special concoction.
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January 24, 2010
Get the Most Nutrition from Your Calories
One of the biggest nutrition problem for most Americans is posed by high-fat, high-sugar foods and drinks, such as snack foods, candies and soft drinks. Eating smarter does not mean you have to immediately go sugar-free and fat-free.
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January 19, 2010
Fitness and Health is a Family Matter
•Set a schedule for meals to discourage all-day grazing. Always have fresh fruits and vegetables readily available as a snack.
•Eat at the table, as a family. Use the time to share news and tell stories.
•Don't eat in front of a television or computer. This leads to fast, mindless eating.
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January 12, 2010
Dip it! Snacks
• Dip baby carrots and cherry tomatoes in
low-fat ranch dressing.
• Dip strawberries or apple slices in low-fat
yogurt.
• Dip pretzels in mustard.
• Dip pita chips in hummus.
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January 06, 2010
Kids and Food Allergies
Early Feeding May Help Prevent Allergies
If your family has a history of food allergies, take special care during your child’s first years. While these feeding practices are not a guarantee a child will be food allergy-free, they have been shown to reduce the risk.
* Exclusive Breast Feeding for 4 to 6 Months: This means no formula or solid foods. Some experts also recommend mothers avoid the most common allergens (milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, soy and wheat) while breast feeding.
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December 27, 2009
Tighten That Tummy
Here's a new abdominal exercise to add to your routine.
Side Bends
Stand with your feet shoulder width apart, knees slightly bent, and arms nearly straight up over your head each holding a dumbbell. Take a deep breath and keep your abs tight as you slowly lean directly to one side as far as you comfortably can without leaning forward or backward.
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