1. Walnuts are rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids like linoleic acid, alpha linolenic acid (ALA) and arachidonic acids 2. Regular intake can help lower total and LDL cholesterol and increase HDL cholesterol levels 3. Walnuts contain antioxidants, which help reduce damage to cells 4. Walnuts are an excellent source of phosphorus, zinc, copper, thiamin, iron and potassium 5. Walnuts […]
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Another Reason to Limit Diet Soda…
Last month a controversial study linking diet soda to a heightened stroke risk was presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference. The poster suggested that people who drank diet soda daily had a 61 percent increased risk of a cardiovascular event compared to those who drank no soda. Although this study is not […]
Press Release: 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
The federal government released its 7th edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans yesterday. These guidelines are evidence-based nutritional points that are purposed to promote health, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and manage the prevalence of overweight and obesity. Keeping in mind that one-third of children and more than two-thirds of adults in the […]
3 Meals in 30 Minutes
As we enter 2011 many of us make resolutions that relate to food and how we eat. More and more of my clients are asking me for easy recipes they can make at home with few ingredients and minimal preparation. I hope you will try a few of my favorites and that your family will […]
Orthorexia—A Different Kind of Eating Disorder
We are all quite familiar with anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorders—orthorexia, on the other hand, may be a condition less known to those outside the eating disorder community. Defined as “healthy or righteous eating”, orthorexia refers to people who follow severely limited diets as a result of only consuming “healthy” foods. In may start […]
How Sweet a Potato is
Whether in a casserole topped with pineapples and marshmallows or baked in the oven with tofu and vegetables, sweet potatoes are a great addition to any fall menu. Sweet potatoes are a complex carbohydrate that contains ample amounts of vitamins A and C as well as beta-carotene, vitamin B6, iron, potassium and fiber. Sweet potatoes […]
Pumpkin Facts
When October comes on the calendar pumpkins become the talk of the town. The pumpkin is a large orange squash fruit that grows as a gourd from a vine. This fruit is usually orange in color, but they can also be green, yellow or a mixture of all three. Pumpkins are not just for carving; […]
Yogurt: What to Buy and What to Ignore
The grocery store shelves are loaded with all different types of yogurts—here is a guide to help you glide through the aisle a bit smoother: Probiotics: Look for yogurts that “contains live and active cultures” to guarantee that your yogurt contains gut-friendly probiotics. While probiotics may help improve gut health they are not a cure for […]