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Why Vitamin D is Vitally Important
Known as the sunshine vitamin, vitamin D is one nutrient that the majority of Americans are deficient in – especially those in the northern states. Vitamin D is vitally important for health; deficiency is associated with numerous diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, hypertension, stroke, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, depression, osteoporosis, psoriasis, periodontal disease, macular degeneration, mental illness, propensity to fall and chronic...
Post on Wed, Jan 23, 2019 by Paula Gallagher
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Dinner Tonight: Tempeh Sloppy Joes
Tempeh Sloppy Joes are a great way to use tempeh, and this recipe provides a good introduction to cooking with it. Tempeh is a made from fermented soy beans and has a nutty, mushroom-like taste. It is an excellent alternative to ground...
Post on Tue, Jan 22, 2019 by Paula Gallagher
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New Study: Antibiotics Are Overprescribed
According to a new study published in the British Medical Journal, antibiotics are overprescribed in the U.S. Shockingly, the study found that only 8% of antibiotics prescribed were for something that was clearly justified. Another 36% of antibiotics prescribed were possibly necessary,...
Post on Mon, Jan 21, 2019 by Paula Gallagher
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6 Tips to Prevent Strokes
Strokes are the 5th leading cause of death in the United States. Strokes happen when the brain's oxygen supply is cut off, destroying vital nerve cells. In the U.S., 795,000 people have a stroke every year and about 14,000 of them die. And although there are some uncontrollable...
Post on Wed, Jan 16, 2019 by Paula Gallagher
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Lunch Today: Pasta Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing
My kids love pasta! Something about fusilli or penne or even spaghetti gets them to eat without complaining. This simple vegetarian recipe for pasta salad is perfect for school lunches plus it contains a variety of healthy foods including veggies, whole grains and healthy fats. According to research...
Post on Tue, Jan 15, 2019 by Paula Gallagher
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6 Reasons Athletes Are Running Toward a Plant-Based Diet
Meat-free athletes – from tennis champion Venus Williams to Formula 1's Lewis Hamilton to Derrick Morgan of the NFL's Tennessee Titans – have already proven the performance-boosting power of a plant-based diet. Now, a new review my colleagues and...
Post on Mon, Jan 14, 2019 by Neal Barnard, MD, FACC
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Is a Vegan Diet Healthier than a Mediterranean Diet?
Earlier this week, U.S. News & World Report placed the Mediterranean diet at the top of its list of 40 best diets for 2019. But when it comes to health, the science shows that there’s something even better: a plant-based, or vegan diet. We've all heard that the...
Post on Tue, Jan 08, 2019 by Neal Barnard, MD, FACC
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Strategies to Lift Your Mood and Help with SAD
The darker days of winter can take a toll emotionally and mentally on many people. For some, feeling down and the longing for warm sunshine is constant and can be accompanied by symptoms like fatigue, weight gain and irritability. This feeling is referred to appropriately as SAD (Seasonal...
Post on Mon, Jan 07, 2019 by Paula Gallagher
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Prime Your Immune System for Cold and Flu Prevention
With winter upon us, and cold and flu season in full effect, it’s so important to keep your immune system primed. Healthy habits such as exercising, eating right, getting rest, managing your stress, and washing your hands are all very helpful at keeping...
Post on Wed, Jan 02, 2019 by Margo Gladding
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Tips to Make Resolutions That Stick
The new year will be upon us once again, a time when many of us resolve to do better in the months to come. This can be a motivating time to make healthy lifestyle changes. And yet, New Year’s resolutions are plagued by a stigma of short-term success...
Post on Wed, Dec 26, 2018 by Jared Rice
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