Good for You Garlic
It’s almost Halloween, and we know everyone is stocking up on garlic and wooden stakes for their protection against those night-walking vampires! On a serious note, garlic holds many other protective benefits. Garlic contains manganese, tryptophan,…
All Calories are Not Created Equal
For years, we’ve been told that healthy weight loss is as simple as taking in fewer calories than you expend. After all, a calorie is a calorie, right? Wrong.Energy density refers to the number of calories, whereas nutrient density refers…
Get a Nutrition Tune-Up
Most likely, you maintain your car with oil changes and other preventive services to keep it running smoothly for as long as possible. But is your body also on a maintenance and prevention plan so it runs at its peak and lasts longer? Good…
‘Fall’ Into Fruits and Veggies
Fall is the season of colors — from the leaves on the trees to flags on tailgates before football games. Fall is also a great time to add more color to your life in the shape of fruits and veggies. In honor of National Fruits and Veggies…
To Be or Not to Be — Gluten Free?
Over the past decade, gluten-free diets have moved from a relatively unknown concept to a mainstream way of life. Even Oprah went gluten-free for a while – and if she’s doing it, you know it’s only a matter of time before everyone…
Nectarines: A Smart Summer Snack
The nectarine is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) fruit of the month in July. Include nectarines on your dinner table and in your lunch bag this month. They’re a great source of nutrients necessary for optimal health!
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