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What’s the difference between grass-fed and grain-finished beef?
Here’s what some of the more common USDA-approved labels on beef in the grocery store mean.
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Spring-cleaning your pantry for better health
Get rid of the old stuff and add some new healthful foods to your larder.
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Culinary trend: Blend mushrooms into burgers to eat less meat
This recipe for the mighty mushroom blended burger puts more plants on your dinner plate.
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Research shows the MIND diet may help prevent Alzheimer’s
Here’s what to eat what to avoid eating to protect against cognitive decline and dementia.
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Redefine what it means to be healthy in the new year
Here are three ways you can become a healthier, happier version of yourself in 2018.
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Seven tips for a season of health and happiness
It’s time to celebrate; just keep healthy habits as part of the mix.
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Health claims abound for fermented kombucha drinks
The beverage’s live bacteria are similar to those in yogurt and other probiotic dairy products.
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Wth smart choices, you can manage your intake of BPA.
Chemical is often found in plastic containers and canned foods like fruit, pasta and fish.
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Changing the way we eat can improve our intestinal health
In my last column, I reviewed the science and the benefits related to eating strains of live bacterial…
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Colon’s bacteria play an important role in our health
Do you know what the gut microbiome is? Do you know what probiotics are?
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Caffeine: It can be healthy or harmful to our health
Millions of people of all ages get a hefty and habitual dose of caffeine every day, whether it’s…
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Magnesium’s a mineral that makes a big contribution
Did you know magnesium is truly a rock star? This major mineral is rarely talked about and often…
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An ‘organic’ label doesn’t mean food’s more nutritious
Are you confused by the word organic on food products and wondering if you should pay top dollar…
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Some food descriptions are gimmicks — others are meaningful
With all the trendy words and phrases like no antibiotics, natural and non-GMO being slapped on food labels,…
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Forget resolutions — small, simple steps will enhance health
A new year has arrived. It’s time to let go of the past and take a fresh approach…
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Ten healthy strategies for the holidays
Here’s the second of two columns offering strategies to help you stay in control and avoid weight gain…
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Calcium and vitamins protect your health after menopause
Are you in menopause or looking at menopause on the horizon? If so, there are specific nutrients you…
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Humble legumes, pulses deliver nutritional benefits
The United Nations declared 2016 the Year of the Pulse.