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1. Get Creative with Citrus Fruits
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Filled with good-for-you stuff like vitamin C and antioxidants, citrus fruits fortify your diet. Although great as snacks in and of themselves, they can also be used as primary ingredients in a variety of recipes. Plus, they have more health benefits than you know, so get creative with citrus fruits! {relatedarticles} Of course vitamin C comes to mind when you think of oranges, grapefruits, lemons and limes. But did you... Read More
Filled with good-for-you stuff like vitamin C and antioxidants, citrus fruits fortify your diet. Although great as snacks in and of themselves, they can also be used as primary ingredients in a variety of recipes. Plus, they have more health benefits than you know, so get creative with citrus fruits! {relatedarticles} Of course vitamin C comes to mind when you think of oranges, grapefruits, lemons and limes. But did you... Read More
2. Yes, You Cran-berry
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It's fall, and that means cranberries are in season. Far too often, this tart treat is overlooked as a superfood. Studies have shown that it's a berry good idea to add this fruit to your diet. A wealth of research has been done on the health benefits of consuming cranberries, and there's plenty more to come. {relatedarticles}Cranberries are rich in antioxidants, which protect cells from damage by free radicals. In fact, a 2001... Read More
It's fall, and that means cranberries are in season. Far too often, this tart treat is overlooked as a superfood. Studies have shown that it's a berry good idea to add this fruit to your diet. A wealth of research has been done on the health benefits of consuming cranberries, and there's plenty more to come. {relatedarticles}Cranberries are rich in antioxidants, which protect cells from damage by free radicals. In fact, a 2001... Read More
3. Walnuts: All They're Cracked Up to Be
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There's a reason health experts go nuts over this superfood. Walnuts are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, which offer a host of health benefits. Research shows that walnuts reduce the risk for heart disease and lower bad cholesterol while providing the body with fiber, B vitamins, magnesium and Vitamin E. {relatedarticles}This healthy staple is also a rich source of plant-based protein and makes a diet-smart substitute for other... Read More
There's a reason health experts go nuts over this superfood. Walnuts are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, which offer a host of health benefits. Research shows that walnuts reduce the risk for heart disease and lower bad cholesterol while providing the body with fiber, B vitamins, magnesium and Vitamin E. {relatedarticles}This healthy staple is also a rich source of plant-based protein and makes a diet-smart substitute for other... Read More
4. Crunch, Munch and Lose
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Cruciferous foods have a reputation to protect. That's because they're known for their disease-fighting, diet-friendly properties. Broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, kale, cabbage and bok choy are all cruciferous vegetables. {relatedarticles}When it comes to health benefits, these veggies are chock full of phytochemicals, vitamins, minerals and fiber. What they are most known for is their ability to lower the risk of all kinds of... Read More
Cruciferous foods have a reputation to protect. That's because they're known for their disease-fighting, diet-friendly properties. Broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, kale, cabbage and bok choy are all cruciferous vegetables. {relatedarticles}When it comes to health benefits, these veggies are chock full of phytochemicals, vitamins, minerals and fiber. What they are most known for is their ability to lower the risk of all kinds of... Read More
5. It's National Heart Health Month
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Take heart -- February marks National Heart Health Month, and what better time to get your ticker in tip-top shape? After all, it could save your life. Did you know cardiovascular diseases are the number one killer in the United States? An estimated 650,000 people die every year from heart disease, accounting for about 27 percent of all deaths in the U.S. While some risk factors such as age, heredity, sex and pre-existing heart conditions... Read More
Take heart -- February marks National Heart Health Month, and what better time to get your ticker in tip-top shape? After all, it could save your life. Did you know cardiovascular diseases are the number one killer in the United States? An estimated 650,000 people die every year from heart disease, accounting for about 27 percent of all deaths in the U.S. While some risk factors such as age, heredity, sex and pre-existing heart conditions... Read More
6. Fill Up on Omega-3 Fatty Acids
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Many people are unaware of the awesome powers of omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids are largely found in coldwater fish such as salmon, herring, mackerel and sardines. Flax and flax oil are the most popular botanical sources of omega-3. There are other sources of omega-3 including walnuts, scallops, cauliflower, cabbage, cloves and mustard seeds. Omega-3 fatty acids bring plenty to the table, especially when it comes to your health.... Read More
Many people are unaware of the awesome powers of omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids are largely found in coldwater fish such as salmon, herring, mackerel and sardines. Flax and flax oil are the most popular botanical sources of omega-3. There are other sources of omega-3 including walnuts, scallops, cauliflower, cabbage, cloves and mustard seeds. Omega-3 fatty acids bring plenty to the table, especially when it comes to your health.... Read More
7. An Apple a Day Isn't Cliche'
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Help keep those doctors away and start eating that apple every day. Apples are low in calories and fat and contain vitamins, minerals and fiber. Apples also have a high water content. This teacher's favorite shiny red, green or yellow fruit also contains two types of fibers. Insoluble fiber helps give the sensation of having a full stomach and aids digestion. {relatedarticles} Flavonoids and boron, both found in... Read More
Help keep those doctors away and start eating that apple every day. Apples are low in calories and fat and contain vitamins, minerals and fiber. Apples also have a high water content. This teacher's favorite shiny red, green or yellow fruit also contains two types of fibers. Insoluble fiber helps give the sensation of having a full stomach and aids digestion. {relatedarticles} Flavonoids and boron, both found in... Read More
8. Add Avocado to Your Menu
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Most people confuse an avocado as a vegetable when it's actually a fruit. Whether used in a salad or prepared as guacamole, avocado isn't just delicious -- it packs a mean nutritional punch. Avocados, which are low in calories, are rich in Vitamin E, Vitamin C, thiamine and riboflavin. Each of these health-enhancing properties provide a different benefit -- from converting carbs to glucose to fuel the brain and nervous system to enabling... Read More
Most people confuse an avocado as a vegetable when it's actually a fruit. Whether used in a salad or prepared as guacamole, avocado isn't just delicious -- it packs a mean nutritional punch. Avocados, which are low in calories, are rich in Vitamin E, Vitamin C, thiamine and riboflavin. Each of these health-enhancing properties provide a different benefit -- from converting carbs to glucose to fuel the brain and nervous system to enabling... Read More
9. What's So Bad About LDL?
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Cholesterol has become a huge buzzword among physicians who are constantly warning their patients about the dangers of high cholesterol. Too much cholesterol contributes to hardening of the arteries. Essentially it can lead to heart disease, which is the top killer of adults in the United States. Total cholesterol should be no higher than 200 mg/dL. LDL levels should not exceed 100 mg/dL. But what makes for "good" and "bad"... Read More
Cholesterol has become a huge buzzword among physicians who are constantly warning their patients about the dangers of high cholesterol. Too much cholesterol contributes to hardening of the arteries. Essentially it can lead to heart disease, which is the top killer of adults in the United States. Total cholesterol should be no higher than 200 mg/dL. LDL levels should not exceed 100 mg/dL. But what makes for "good" and "bad"... Read More
10. Celebrate National Wear Red Day
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Today marks National Wear Red Day, the annual endeavor to raise awareness of women's heart disease. Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer in the United States. An estimated 650,000 people die every year from heart disease, accounting for about 27 percent of all deaths in the United States. National Wear Red Day is the first Friday in February, which also happens to be National Heart Health Month. Women are encouraged to don red... Read More
Today marks National Wear Red Day, the annual endeavor to raise awareness of women's heart disease. Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer in the United States. An estimated 650,000 people die every year from heart disease, accounting for about 27 percent of all deaths in the United States. National Wear Red Day is the first Friday in February, which also happens to be National Heart Health Month. Women are encouraged to don red... Read More
