Posted on Thursday, 6th August 2009 by admin

Grapes The combination of crunchy texture and dry, sweet, tart flavor has made grapes an ever popular between meal snack as well as a refreshing addition to both fruit and vegetable salads. American varieties are available in September and October while European varieties are available year round. Grapes are small round or oval berries that [...]

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Posted on Thursday, 6th August 2009 by admin

Children, like adults, require a high-fiber diet; and, like their grown-up counterparts, rarely eat enough natural fiber sources. There are many practical ways to incorporate high fiber foods for kids into your child’s diet. The Value of Fiber for Children What are the health benefits of eating fiber? Fiber is necessary for digestive health, and [...]

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Posted on Thursday, 6th August 2009 by admin

  Reuters reported recently that people with type 2 diabetes using metformin had a 60% lower risk of developing pancreatic cancer compared with diabetics who never used metformin.  People taking insulin and drugs that stimulate insulin secretion,  such as sulfonylureas and glinides, also seem to be at higher risk of pancreas cancer.  “OK, guys, are we [...]

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Posted on Monday, 3rd August 2009 by admin

Where can you turn when you thought there was no where to turn? Hire a Weight Loss Consultant. That’s right. Hire someone that can guide you right down to your goal weight with ease. Not many people think about hiring a professional in a world filled with the magic pill. What can a good consultant [...]

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Posted on Monday, 3rd August 2009 by admin

In a recent blog post, I discussed the potential benefits of alcohol consumption on longevity, coronary artery disease, and dementia. I have no intention of overselling the benefits of alcohol.  If you are considering habitual alcohol as a food, be aware that the health benefits are still somewhat debatable.  Consumption of three or more alcoholic drinks per [...]

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Posted on Monday, 3rd August 2009 by admin

One of the best ways to lose weight in a slow and steady manner, while also maintaining a healthy diet, is by adding foods to your diet that can help facilitate weight loss. A lot of people use trendy diet and exercise routines to try and lose weight in a hurry and as a result [...]

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