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Nut Butters and Alternatives
Growing up, a peanut butter and jelly sandwich was a staple in my lunch box. But as awareness of the danger of peanut allergies increases, many schools have become peanut-free. Luckily for parents who like quick-to-make lunches, there are many alternatives to peanut butter. Because peanuts are actually a legume and not a nut, not all people with peanut allergies are allergic to tree nuts, and vice versa. While some classrooms and schools...
Post on Mon, Oct 23, 2017 by Paula Gallagher
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5 Supplements for Better Health
"What supplements should I be taking?" is probably the most asked question I get. Unfortunately, the answer is not as easy as listing a number of supplements. Diet, health conditions and medications can all affect what nutrients your body needs. If you have a great diet, are not...
Post on Wed, Oct 18, 2017 by Paula Gallagher
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Dinner Tonight: Red Lentil Stew
Low calorie, high protein, high fiber, body warming and quick and easy to make, this recipe hits every item on my checklist for weekday dinners. We are (like every family) always on the go, and between ice rinks, soccer domes and swimming pools, the temptation to hit fast...
Post on Tue, Oct 17, 2017 by Paula Gallagher
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Plant-Based Fiber is the Key to Good Health
Fiber plays a key role for digestion, weight loss and cancer prevention, and can even increase lifespan! But don’t be fooled – many packaged food companies are trying to boost sales by adding extra fiber to their gummy candy or yogurt, but the best source of fiber is...
Post on Mon, Oct 16, 2017 by Neal Barnard, MD, FACC
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Heartburn Drugs Linked to Liver Disease
It seems new studies about proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and their side effects come out every few months. Just over a year ago, a study linking them to kidney disease came out. And earlier in the same year, a link between PPIs and dementia...
Post on Wed, Oct 11, 2017 by Paula Gallagher
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Keep on Top of Heart Health
Two days ago, musician Tom Petty died of a heart attack at the age of 66. His legacy will be his music, which spanned 40 years and included songs like American Girl and Free Falling. However, his passing should also serve as a reminder that heart disease is...
Post on Wed, Oct 04, 2017 by Paula Gallagher
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Breakfast Today: Flourless Pumpkin Muffins
I feel it wouldn't be October without a pumpkin recipe. (There may be a few more in the weeks to come.) I have been making a similar one with overripe bananas all summer, but since it is fall, I thought why not try with pumpkin! They were a...
Post on Tue, Oct 03, 2017 by Paula Gallagher
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Bile Salts After Gallbladder Surgery
If you are one of millions of Americans who have had their gallbladder removed, then you are probably experiencing some unpleasant side effects when you eat certain foods. Fats in particular become very difficult to digest. In the past,...
Post on Mon, Oct 02, 2017 by Paula Gallagher
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Effective Pain Relief for Chronic Conditions
As a holistic nurse practitioner and herbalist, I have worked with patients suffering with pain for 10 years. You are probably thinking what can herbal or alternative therapies do for effective pain relief for chronic or acute pain? Well, the doctor I worked for was probably thinking the...
Post on Tue, Sep 26, 2017 by Molly Carr, CRNP
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Dinner Tonight: Broths
Broths are liquids that are full of flavor, made with water that has been slowly simmered with bones, meat, fish or vegetables. They can be eaten alone, like a soup, or used to cook other foods like soups, stews, gravies, and so much more. Broths can be easily...
Post on Tue, Sep 26, 2017 by Paula Gallagher
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