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- ***How to Eliminate Sugar and Boost Healthy Breasts: Part 1 - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2014 from Hope AndersonHealthy Eating for Breast Health Discover What? How to Eliminate Sugar from your diet and Boost Healthy Breasts Research shows that cancer has an insatiable appetite for sugar. As the saying goes, you are what you eat is not a myth. The evidence is there that cancer cells thrive on the ...
Views: 2239 - ***How to use Fish & Shellfish for Heart Health - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2013 from Hope AndersonMost fish and shellfish are lower in fat than either poultry or meat and are the best source of animal protein. “ Fish is a heart food” came from observations of people who ate or didn’t eat fish. The evidence now shows and is clear that the American Heart Association recommends having fatty ...
Views: 1587 - ***Managing Diabetes - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2012 from Hope AndersonDiabetes can be managed effectively and controlled once it has been accurately diagnosed. The goal of diabetes management, according to the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, is to prevent short-and long-term complications of diabetes from developing. Without proper ...
Views: 1958 - ***Managing Diabetes - Cholesterol Testing - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from Hope AndersonYour doctor should check your cholesterol at regular intervals, at least once a year. High levels of cholesterol in the blood can damage your heart, major blood pathways, and the delicate blood vessels of the eyes and kidneys. Use these numbers to stay in check. Total ...
Views: 1812 - ***Nutrition Facts About Fruits [Science First] - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2015 from Hope AndersonFruits are vital components of a healthy diet. Yet 60% of Americans hardly eat enough fruits. Many say it is hard to fit them in and hard to do. To meet your daily requirements, it means eating 2 to 3 cups of fruit. This presents a challenge for many. Arming yourself with the knowledge on how to ...
Views: 2667 - ***Nutrition Tidbits with Kale/collard Green Recipe - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2014 from Hope AndersonPeople who eat spinach, collard greens, kale and other dark green, leaf vegetables five or six times a week have about 43 percent lower risk for macular degeneration than those who eat it less than once a month, according to a large study in Massachusetts. Apparently the carotenoids that ...
Views: 1696 - ***Preventive Measures for Vitamin Deficiencies - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2014 from Hope AndersonEating a variety of food is the best way to get these important nutrients or through supplementation. Eat the natural, whole foods that are vitamin-rich as specified below. Vitamin A: Promotes growth, healthy skin and immune function. It helps your eyes to function properly. Liver, salmon, ...
Views: 1806 - ***Probiotics! Are There Health Benefits? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Hope AndersonWe take vitamins and minerals to safeguard our health. Should we also add some bacteria? What are probiotics? The term refers to “friendly” bacteria that inhabit our intestines such as Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium. Every day, billions of these friendly intestinal bacteria are working ...
Views: 3747 - ***Protect Your Healthy with Variety Goodness - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2015 from Hope AndersonWhether you day is gray or sunny add colorful healthy dishes to your menus. Colorful cancer fighting phytochemicals are plentiful throughout the year covering all seasons. These colorful fruits and vegetables provide varied textures, aromas and taste all for you to experience and add to your ...
Views: 2465 - ***Resistant Carbohydrates in Dry Beans - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2014 from Hope AndersonBeans are healthy legumes and play a major role in our diets. Beans contain resistant fiber RF and resistant starch RS and both are prebiotics. Prebiotics are undigested food ingredients that support the growth and activities of certain bacteria (probiotics) in the colon. These ...
Views: 1925 - ***SHOPPING GUIDE - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2014 from Hope AndersonBREADS, PASTA, RICE AND GRAINS LOOK FOR Whole-Grain Pasta, couscous, Oat Bran, quinoa, barley oatmeal grits, Kasha, brown rice oat bran, crack wheat, wild rice Packaged mixes or prepared grain-based entrees, side dishes – usually have more sodium and fat Cereal LOOK ...
Views: 2003 - ***Spicy Cranberry Turkey Wrap - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2013 from Hope AndersonIngredients: 1 cup Orange juice 1 cup Sugar 1 bag (12 oz) Cranberries, fresh or frozen* ½ cup Currants or raisins ½ cup Onion, diced ¼ cup Red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon Jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced 1 teaspoon Garlic, fresh or jarred, minced ¾ teaspoon Cumin, ground ½ ...
Views: 1692 - ***SUMMER DAYS –WEIGHT MANAGEMENT STRATGIES - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2015 from Hope AndersonHere we go. Healthy eating is the start of effective weight control. It means finding simple healthy ways to reduce the number of calories you consume each day. It is the small changes you make that make a big difference. Summer is the perfect time to start. Try these steps to make a start ...
Views: 2452 - ***Summer Thirst Quenchers-Cool Drinks - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2015 from Hope AndersonRecipe 1. Watermelon Lemonade 4 large lemons 3 cups filtered water 1- cup sugar or sugar substitute 8 cups seeded and cubed watermelon Preparation: Wash and peel lemons using a vegetable peeler to remove strips; juice lemons to get about 1-1 ½ cups In a medium saucepan, add ...
Views: 2524 - ***Therapeutic Lifestyle Program for A Healthy Heart - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2014 from Hope AndersonThe heart is one of the most studied organs where research is concerned. It is the number one disease that kills more people every year. Heart disease is often referred to as a “man’s” disease. But reports show that women are not far behind. In the United States, 41 ...
Views: 1540 - WHOLE GRAINS AND REDUCED RISK OF CANCER - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Hope AndersonCancer as reported is the second leading cause of illness and death in the United States claiming an estimated 550,000 lives each year, translated as more than 1,500 lives lost each day. The sad news, one third of these deaths are diet related. As with CHD (cardiovascular Heart Disease), ...
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