Nutrition
Natural Medicine: Healing with Honey
September 6th, 2013Ancient cultures used this natural sweetener as a treatment for many common ailments. More than a few studies show results that support the use of honey as a very real, effective medicine.
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How to Extend the Life of Your Fruits and Vegetables
August 28th, 2013Americans throw out about 14% of the food they buy. Most of the time this is due to improper storage or care. Instead of wasting your money, take some time to learn about the ways to extend the shelf life of your fruits and vegetables.
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Natural Medicine: Eat a Peach
August 21st, 2013On the list of degenerative diseases, metabolic syndrome ranks very high for its destructive capabilities. Emerging research shows how, once again, nature provides the best medicine. I give you. . .the Peach.
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5 of the Top Energy-Boosting Foods
August 19th, 2013Check out five foods that outrank most others for boosting energy levels.
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8 Nutrients and Foods for Healthy Vision
August 7th, 2013August is national eye exam month, so it’s a good time to learn how to keep your eyes healthy throughout the year. Making these nutrients and the foods that contain them a regular part of your diet will enhance your vision – and help protect your eyes for the long haul.
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6 Flavorful Ways to Consume Peaches
August 1st, 2013August is National Peach month and it’s when they are in peak season. Along with being delicious and juicy, peaches include vitamins A, B complex, C, E and K, as well as folate, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid. Packed with potassium, zinc, iron, calcium, manganese and magnesium, they have about 40-60 calories (depending on the size), no fat and 3 grams of fiber.
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A Handful of Reasons Why Your Diet Will Probably Fail
July 17th, 2013In 2013 over 100 million people in the U.S. will spend more than 20 billion dollars on weight loss programs and products. The sad truth is that no matter how much they lose in the short run, six months after they stop dieting they will have gained all of that weight back – and probably more.
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In Pursuit of the Healthy Hot Dog
July 10th, 2013In the 2013 hot dog season (Memorial Day to Labor Day) Americans will consume about 7 billion hot dogs, 150 million of which were eaten on July 4th alone. In all those frankfurters, is it possible to find a healthy one?
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8 Great Reasons to Eat Blueberries
July 2nd, 2013We all know they are delicious, but there’s much more to this little blue dynamo than meets the tastebud.
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How to Start and Plan a Garden
June 19th, 2013It’s prime time for gardening. If you’re new to gardening or need some refreshing, here are 6 steps to help you get started.
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