This is the peak season for oranges, so here are a few reasons to pick some up at the market next time you go shopping. Most people know that oranges are packed with vitamin C, and most people believe that vitamin C prevents or treats the common cold. Unfortunately, most scientific studies show that Vitamin C does not help the common cold. So, should you stop eating oranges and foods rich in vitamin C? Of course not!
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Jumpstart Your Metabolism
So many of us start the year with a “New Year’s Resolution”. What’s on your list? Loose weight, get fit, start a healthier lifestyle? Chances are it’s one or more of these. With the TV News and Internet constantly bombarding us with conflicting stories on how to achieve these goals what should you do? Is it really as complicated as the media and manufactures portray? Of course not, let’s take a look.
Read the rest of this entry »Too much sodium…
Did you know that excess sodium in our diet contributes to 92,000 deaths and 66,000 strokes each year? Amazingly, if we could reduce our daily sodium intake by 1,200 milligrams we could save $10 to $24 billion in health care costs every year and keep 99,000 Americans from having a heart attack and up to [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Health benefits of herbs and spices
My last column discussed how excess sodium in our diet could lead to high blood pressure, higher risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney disease and more. This column focuses on replacing high-sodium salt with beneficial herbs and spices. So what are herbs and spices? A culinary herb is the leaf of a plant, which can [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Is there lead in your child’s juice box?
Recently it has been brought to my attention that lead has been found in the popular juice boxes many parents provide to their children. This is worrisome because it is well documented that lead can lead to physical and developmental problems, especially for children as their brains are not fully developed and their organs are [...]
Read the rest of this entry »What Color is Your Plate?
When you eat you should think color. Why? Because color is not only pleasing to the eye but research shows a colorful combination of fruits and vegetables can help keep our hearts, minds, and eyes healthy. When I was a little girl, my mother always told me to eat my carrots because they were good [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Tis the Season for the “little red berry”
Cranberries Are Good and Good For You. Often I feel like the “food police” telling my clients and friends what not to eat. Today, I would like to recommend something that is tangy and sweet and can lead to better health, and you don’t have to look any further than your local grocery store. I’m [...]
Read the rest of this entry »A Healthy Approach to the Holidays
Now that November is here, our thoughts go to Thanksgiving which is a time for family, festivity and food. It’s a time for giving thanks and it’s also an opportunity to reunite with loved ones, friends, and relations we haven’t seen for years. Everyone looks forward to some time off from work, a break from [...]
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