Nutrition and Diet Articles

May 3, 2013

Middle aged couple preparing a nutritious meal together

Establishing healthy eating habits is the key to good nutrition. The total diet matters more than individual foods. Eating the top superfoods does not make the perfect diet or prevent disease

Make Healthy Homemade Salsa – It’s Easy!

May 2, 2013

Making your own salsa is a great way to customize this popular "sauce." It can include a variety of vegetables, fruits, and beans and be seasoned just the way you like it. Since fresh ingredients provide all the flavor, it's doesn't require salt. You can control the heat with the type and amount of hot peppers you add and vary the taste by using things like pineapple or garlic. The color is also under your control, such as switching to tomatillos for a green salsa.

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Liver Health May Be a Benefit of Coconut Oil

By: Celeste Perron

April 30, 2013

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benefit of coconut oil and medium chain triglycerides on fatty liver disease

Study finds that medium chain triglycerides can prevent non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

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Debunking Another Fad: Paleo Diets

April 26, 2013

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cave painting of prehistoric man chasing large animal with a club

Eating like a caveman is the latest fad diet to claim relief from modern diseases. Paleo diets exclude agriculturally grown and processed foods. Typical paleo plans are meat, fish, eggs, roots, fruit

Healthy Brain Food: Berries

By: Celeste Perron

April 25, 2013

Health Benefits of Starting a Garden

berries are a healthy brain food and good foods to eat

New research on the health benefits of berries finds that they’re good foods to eat to protect your brain.

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April 23, 2013

Alcohol Consumption and Breast Cancer Survival

two women and a man working in a community garden

Starting a garden has many physical and psychological benefits beyond just the fresh garden vegetables. Benefits are seen with outdoor gardening done in your own backyard or a community plot

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By: Barbara Kantrowitz

April 17, 2013

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Moderate drinkers appear to have a slightly better chance of surviving breast cancer, researchers say

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Healthy Seeds You Can Eat

April 11, 2013

Seeds aren't just good food for birds, there are many health benefits of seeds for people, too! They are high in many essential minerals and vitamins, a source of polyunsaturated fatty acids, provide protein and fiber, and are low in sodium.  Those who are allergic to tree nuts can use edible seeds to add crunch to their trail mix and texture to baked goods. They can also enjoy seed butters in place of nut butters. Adding more healthy seeds to your diet is as easy as sprinkling them on your next bowl of salad, cereal or stir fry.

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Healthy Nuts: 4 Reasons to Eat More Nuts

By: Celeste Perron

April 10, 2013

Red Meat and Clogged Arteries

There’s ever more evidence that walnuts, almonds, Brazil nuts and more top the list of good foods to eat. Here’s a short list of the health benefits of nuts.

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By: Barbara Kantrowitz

April 10, 2013