Archive for the ‘Disease Prevention’ Category
Wednesday, December 21st, 2011

We still have a few big holidays to go: Hannukah, Christmas and New Year's Eve. How's your holiday eating? Are you staying on track and enjoying the occasional splurge or is it more like a free-for-all? While it's true that the holidays are just once a year, they're a big part of the year. Plus ...Read More...
Tags: holidays
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Monday, December 5th, 2011

The next time you chop an onion, don't throw out the papery skins. It turns out that some of the food scraps we toss out are nutritional powerhouses. Sure, you wouldn't eat an onion skin on its own, but toss it in a simmering soup and it will release antioxidants like quercetin, which helps reduce ...Read More...
Tags: cooking
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Wednesday, October 12th, 2011

These are in no particular order because I think they're all great tips. Read on to learn more about reducing your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes or managing an existing diagnosis.
Know Your Risk: Visit the American Diabetes Association's website to take the Risk Test.
Don't Give Up: Even a Type 1 diagnosis can be improved ...Read More...
Tags: diabetes
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Monday, October 3rd, 2011

We're getting an early start on Diabetes Awareness Month. This week, we'll talk about the best way to eat if you already have diabetes (this information isn't meant to replace any specific medical advice, so check with your physician with questions). Don't have diabetes? Great! You can also benefit from creating your plate.
Eating Right with ...Read More...
Tags: diabetes
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Wednesday, August 24th, 2011

All this month we've been highlighting quick & easy summer recipes. The added bonus in each recipe? Super-charged nutrition! Let's continue the trend with salad suppers.
Summer's heat makes it a perfect time to make more salads. They take very little effort and won't heat up your already hot kitchen. And they can be one of ...Read More...
Tags: Recipes, salad, vegetables
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Wednesday, August 17th, 2011

Summer always brings a bounty of fresh vegetables that leave us scrambling for ways to use them all. Quick & easy recipes are the focus this month. We'll maximize the taste while boosting your diet with nourishing food that will not only taste great, it will help fight disease too.
Herbs Are Vegetables Too
Herbs are the ...Read More...
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