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Are Chia Seeds Nutritious?

Are chai seeds nutritious? Chia seeds contain large amounts of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, plenty of high-quality protein, and several essential minerals and antioxidants. They may improve digestive health, blood levels of heart-healthy omega-3s, and risk factors for heart disease and diabetes.

July 21st, 2021|

Nutrition in Lima Beans

What is the nutrition in lima beans? Even if lima beans aren’t on your favorite foods list right now, you’ll want to make some room on your plate for these super nutritious legumes after reading this.

July 19th, 2021|

Healthy Lifestyle Diet

What’s a healthy lifestyle diet? There’s a lot of confusion in social media on this topic. As fad diets continue to gain popularity, more people fall prey to solutions that promise big results, but in reality, don’t amount to long-term weight loss.

July 16th, 2021|

Causes of Insomnia

There are many causes of insomnia. New research shows that yo-yo dieting can cause insomnia perhaps because it affects metabolism.

July 14th, 2021|

A Healthy Lifestyle and Longer Life

A healthy lifestyle and longer life go hand-in-hand. A poor diet increases your risk of dying from heart disease, stroke, diabetes. Your food choices can have a profound impact on how long you’ll live. The battle against heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes – three of the world’s leading causes of death – may be won or lost on your grocery list.

July 12th, 2021|

Nutrition in Kale

What’s the nutrition in kale? What makes this food such a health powerhouse? Kale is a nutrition superstar due to the amounts of vitamins A, K, B6 and C, calcium, potassium, copper and manganese it contains. One cup of raw kale has just 33 calories and only 7 grams of carbohydrate. So, it’s a very diabetes-friendly/weight-friendly vegetable.

July 9th, 2021|

I Refuse to Be an Old Lady

I refuse to be an old lady. After all, I enjoy many aspects of being in my 60s. I feel confident that I can handle any curveball life throws my way because so many have grazed by and I’ve always managed to avoid a direct hit. While I was never a candidate for Miss Congeniality, as the years tick by, I’m even less concerned with other people’s opinions of me. I’m a tell-it-like-it-is New Yorker and not everyone, particularly in California, likes my bluntness.

July 7th, 2021|

Foods that Help Weight Loss

What are foods that help weight loss? Th type of foods that can help with weight loss are those known to suppress the appetite. They include flaxseeds, barley, avocado and spinach.

July 2nd, 2021|

Salt and High Blood Pressure

Salt and high blood pressure go hand-in-hand according to a new study. Have you ever wondered why bar snacks are always salty? Because the bar owner wants you to be thirsty and order another beer.

June 30th, 2021|

Cold Fruit Soups

Cold fruit soups can be very refreshing on a hot and muggy summer day. The beauty of this recipe from allrecipes.com is that it combines cold fruits and vegetables in one. Gazpacho is a very common summer vegetable recipe and this fruit and vegetable recipe has the typical gazpacho ingredients in it but also benefits from the addition of mint, ginger and watermelon

June 28th, 2021|

How to Keep Weight Off for Good

How to keep weight off for good is an even bigger challenge than losing it in the first place. Many dieters cycle for years in an endless pattern of losing and then regaining weight.

June 25th, 2021|

Food and Mental Health

Food and mental health go hand-in-hand. The sugar-laden, high-fat foods we often crave when we are stressed or depressed, as comforting as they are, may be the least likely to benefit our mental health.

June 23rd, 2021|

Health Benefits of Mushrooms

What are the health benefits of mushrooms? Want to make you meals more nutritious, just add mushrooms. There are a wide variety of different types of mushrooms readily available. They can add a savory, umami flavor to any dish.

June 21st, 2021|

How to Lose Water Weight

How to lose water weight? Water weight, also called edema, is very common and rarely a cause for concern. However, it may feel uncomfortable and can cause unwanted bloating or puffiness in the body.

June 18th, 2021|

How to Cook Tilapia

How to cook tilapia? Want to try some new fish but don’t know how to cook it? Here’s a quick, easy, less mess recipe for tilapia. Tilapia is an inexpensive, mild-flavored fish. It is the fourth most commonly consumed type of seafood in the United States. Many people choose tilapia because it is readily available, relatively affordable, and doesn’t taste fishy.

June 16th, 2021|
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