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Women Who Drink Regularly at Midlife Age Better
Regular, moderate consumption of alcohol at midlife may increase a woman’s overall health as she ages, according to a new study published in this week’s PLoS Medicine. While high levels...
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High Chocolate Consumption Lowers Cardiovascular Risk
If you’re a chocolate lover, then that latest research might justify indulging in this treat on a regular basis. The pooled results from seven studies showed that those who ate...
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Marital Status Determines Weight Gain or Loss
Whether you’re planning on getting married or going through a divorce, these major life changes can influence whether you gain or lose weight. But, when it comes to large weight...
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Health Benefits of Coffee
With September 29th marked as National Coffee Day, look for national chains and local coffee houses offering free or discounted cups of coffee. In celebration of this day, now is...
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Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5)
(Vitamin B5) Pantothenic acid is named after the Greek word pantos, meaning everywhere because this vitamin is found in virtually all plants and animals. Pantothenic acid is also known as...
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Raspberries
(Rubus idaeus) Raspberries are a member of the rose family and are considered a bramble fruit. Sweet with slightly tart overtones, raspberries are known as “aggregate fruits”. Each delicate fruit...
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Acorn Squash
(Cucurbita pepo) A member of the Cucurbitaceae family, acorn squash is a relative of the melon and cucumber and is botanically classified as a fruit. Acorn squash along with butternut,...
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Hiding Veggies in Kids Meals to Increase Intake
If you have a hard time getting your pre-schooler to eat their veggies, you may want to start pureeing and hiding those “yucky” foods into their favorite meals. This advice...
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Cantaloupe
(Cucumis melo) Although it’s the most popular melon in the United States, cantaloupe as we know it is not really a cantaloupe at all it is a muskmelon. True cantaloupes...
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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...
