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Zinc
Zinc is a trace mineral that is involved in numerous enzyme and body functions. Zinc is stored primarily in muscle and is found in high concentrations in bone, skin, kidney,...
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Spinach
(Spinacia oleracea) Spinach is one of the most popular leaf vegetables in the United States. A member of the same family as Swiss chard and beets, spinach shares the same...
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What is Your Community’s Walk Score?
New York was ranked the most walkable city, according to Walk Score’s 2011 list of America’s Most Walkable Cities and Neighborhoods. Other cities that ranked in the top ten include:...
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A Little Exercise Goes a Long Way
To the 60 percent of adults who are not active, doing anything is better than nothing. This message, along with physical activity guidelines, was issued last week by the American...
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Frequent Snacking Major Contributor to Obesity
A recent study cites that frequent snacking is more likely than portion size to contribute to increased caloric intake and obesity for Americans. Conducted by researchers at University of North...
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Vitamin B-6 (Pyridoxine)
(Pyridoxine) Vitamin B6 is a member of the B-complex family of water-soluble vitamins. This B-vitamin exists in three major forms: pyridoxine, pyridoxal and pyridoxamine. Your body can not store B6...
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5 Phytonutrient Color Groups to Target
Summer is in full swing and that means plenty of fresh, ripe produce at the grocery store, farmer’s markets and on the dining room table. Yet, over the last few...
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Blueberries
(Vaccinium corymbosum) Blueberries are fruits of a shrub belonging to the heath family. Other members include the cranberry, bilberry, azalea, mountain laurel and rhododendron. There are more than 30 different...
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Cucumbers
(Cucumis sativus) Cucumbers are a member of the gourd family. Other members include watermelon, zucchini, pumpkin and squash. Although botanically classified as a fruit, cucumbers are often perceived and prepared...
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Flourless Chocolate Cakes
Makes 4 servings (ramekin) Ingredients: 1 large egg ¼ cup sugar 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa 1 ½ tablespoons chopped pecans 1 tablespoon water 1 ounce bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled...
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Waffles
Ingredients: 3 eggs (separated) 1 teaspoon vanilla ¾ cup milk ¾ cup low-fat sour cream 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda 1½ cups flour ½ teaspoon salt ½...
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5 Quality Foods to Prevent Long-Term Weight Gain
If you’re a meat and potatoes person, then you may want to rethink what you’re eating. That’s because with each additional serving of these foods, you’re likely to gain several...
