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Super Seeds to Add to Your Diet
Small in size, seeds are one of the most nutrient-rich foods on the planet and have a wide range of health benefits. They are an easy way to add nutrients to your diet without breaking the bank and usually without having to plan ahead and prepare them. Healthy seeds can be added to salads, baked goods and smoothies for extra protein, nutrition and texture. Next time you are making a salad, grabbing some...
Post on Mon, Jul 23, 2018 by Paula Gallagher
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Get Smarter By Exercising!
Studies are showing that exercising regularly increases blood flow and improves the generation of new neurons in the area of our brain responsible for long-term memory. And with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia on the rise in the United States, exercise could be one component of...
Post on Wed, Jul 18, 2018 by Paula Gallagher
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Breakfast Today: Blueberry Almond Pancakes
I really can't get enough of berry season. Right now our local blueberries are in and they delectable. Although nothing beats eating them right off the bush or out of the pint, finding other ways to incorporate them into your daily food can be just as tasty. And...
Post on Tue, Jul 17, 2018 by Paula Gallagher
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Blue Zones Q-and-A: Eating and Living Like the World’s Longest-Lived People
Dan Buettner, a National Geographic Fellow and New York Times best-selling author, discovered the five places in the world – dubbed Blue Zones™ – where people live the longest, healthiest lives. He will present his findings at the Physicians Committee’s 6th Annual International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine...
Post on Tue, Jul 17, 2018 by Neal Barnard, MD, FACC
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Inflammation is a Silent But Deadly Threat
Inflammation is the body’s natural defense mechanism against infection, irritation, toxins and other foreign substances. It is a critical process that keeps one healthy. However, sometimes the immune system can become disrupted and can shift into a chronic state of inflammation without you even knowing it. Inflammation is...
Post on Wed, Jul 11, 2018 by Paula Gallagher
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Berry Season is Berry Berry Delicious
Strawberries, raspberries and blueberries – oh my! Summer is berry season. These are our favorite fruits and we cannot wait until this time of year to go out and get some local picking done. We have been having an extra sweet summer so far with the abundance of...
Post on Tue, Jul 10, 2018 by Paula Gallagher
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Trace Minerals: Zinc
We have come to the end of our series from A to Zinc. In this last blog, we look at zinc. Zinc is a fundamental mineral that is essential to human health and it plays a vital role in the development of...
Post on Tue, Jul 03, 2018 by Paula Gallagher
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Grilled Fruit for the 4th of July
Nothing says summer like firing up the grill on the 4th of July. But grilling isn't just for meat, veggies and tofu. Grilled fruits are great! High heat from the barbecue caramelizes fruits’ natural sugars, making them melt-in-your-mouth juicy. Here are 10 fruit...
Post on Mon, Jul 02, 2018 by Paula Gallagher
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Trace Minerals in Our Diet
We have almost reached the end of our series From A to Zinc. So far we have covered five essential minerals: iron, selenium, copper, iodine and chromium. Next week we will finally reach...
Post on Wed, Jun 27, 2018 by Paula Gallagher
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Natural Bug Protection for the Summer
Mosquitoes, black flies and ticks are just a few of nature's creatures that can be a nuisance to many people who love the outdoors. But sometimes, they can be more than nuisance. West Nile virus, Zika virus and Lyme disease...
Post on Tue, Jun 26, 2018 by Paula Gallagher
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