“Go further with food” all year long
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When food is wasted, it not only is expensive but it also places pressure on the environment since resources such as water and land are needed to produce our food.
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HEALTHY FOOD
Ex-smokers can breathe new life into their lungs by eating more apples and tomatoes
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An apple a day and now, even a tomato, appears to be an effective means former smokers can use to repair their damaged lungs from years of smoking.
Read MoreAlmonds are always a winner
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The joys of almonds are endless. Fortunately for mankind, almonds have been around a long, long time nourishing and influencing us ever since.
Read MoreLentils – A plant-based protein powerhouse
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Lentils also provide riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, magnesium, zinc, copper, and selenium. There’s a lot packed into those little seeds.
Read MoreDieting as a teenager sets in motion unhealthy eating cycle
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Adolescents who were encouraged to restrict food intake or go on a diet to lose weight were more likely to do the same with their own children in the future.
Read MoreGet crazy healthy with cruciferous vegetables
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Be honest – when’s the last time you went a little crazy and had a cruciferous vegetable? If it’s been awhile, it’s never too late to change that – these veggies pack a nutritional and inflammation-fighting one-two punch, fighting for your health.
Read MoreHow effective is intermittent fasting for weight loss?
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There is a growing body of research suggesting that cycling low-calorie days into your normal eating pattern may be good for not only losing weight but also our health.
Read MoreBeans, berries, and barley – a trifecta of health
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When searching for those all-important health-promoting foods, think of the three “B’s” – beans, berries, and barley. When was the last time your grocery cart contained these? Next time when shopping for food, consider buying at least one – if not all – of these three boosters of health.
Read MorePistachios – a powerhouse of nutrients
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Research has also suggested that pistachios have numerous health benefits including helping to support an active lifestyle and reducing the risk of nutrition-related diseases.
Read More6 ways your job can lead to weight gain
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Here are some common on-the-job barriers that can lead to unwelcomed weight gain but also ideas on how we can change that:
Read More7 foods stifling hunger helping you feel full
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Satiety-giving foods are packed with soluble fiber, protein, and healthy fats keeping us from going back for second or third helpings. This means there’s a good chance eating these foods may actually aid in weight loss along with reducing our risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
Read MoreFoods helping and foods harming male fertility
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When infertility is discussed, most of us assume it to be a female problem. However, when it comes to conceiving a baby, diet and lifestyle are just as important for men as for women.
Read MoreWhy fish is so good for your heart
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If heart disease is a concern of yours, consider eating more fish. Having one to two servings a week of seafood could reduce your risk of developing heart disease.
Read MoreUsing salt free herbs and spices for robust flavor
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The average American consumes 3,400 milligrams (mg) of sodium each day while the recommended amount is 2,300 mg or less. Every time we automatically reach for the salt shaker for flavor to our foods, we are passing over an array of other tantalizing flavors.
Read More8 red foods your heart will love
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However, February is also American Heart Month making it a perfect time to add in heart healthy red foods into your daily diet.
Read MoreHealthy hearts love lean beef
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Since American Heart Month is all about heart health and the color red, a perfect red food many of us love and which loves our heart back is lean beef. Yes, lean beef can be part of a heart healthy diet.
Read MoreHow to kick a soda habit
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Having an all-out dependence on sugary sodas is a hard habit to break. It can sneak up on you over time. Before you know it, you are using soda to wake up you in the morning, get you through an afternoon slump, and wash down your dinner or quench you thirst at the movies.
Read More6 ways you’re ruining your healthy salad
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Just because you’re having a “salad” does not necessarily mean it meets the qualifications of a glowing healthy meal.
Read MoreHow healthy is hummus?
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The health benefits of hummus are hard to beat. This creamy blend of chick peas, sesame paste (tahini), olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and seasonings, have endeared Americans to find a special place in their hearts for hummus.
Read MorePowerful health benefits of black-eyed peas
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Black-eyed peas have too many health benefits to waste not to eat them frequently year-round.
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