Healthy Eating Blog

I am passionate about healthy eating. This blog is my forum to share with you my thoughts about issues related to nutrition and wellness through a healthy eating lifestyle.

Sep 3, 2010, Potato Salad Recipe

A potato salad recipe that provides a healthier twist on this summer classic, including tips for preparation and storage.

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Sep 2, 2010, Cancer Prevention Diet

Cancer prevention diet strategies that may help you stay healthy and avoid this dread disease.

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Sep 1, 2010, Protein Functions

A discussion of how protein functions in your body and the importance of protein in your healthy eating lifestyle.

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Aug 31, 2010, Vitamin Supplements - To Take or Toss Them

A discussion of vitamin supplements and the controversy over whether they are beneficial to your health.

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Aug 30, 2010, What is the Glycemic Index?

What is the Glycemic Index - A comprehensive definition of the glycemic index and how knowing how to use it can help you with your healthy eating lifestyle.

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Aug 28, 2010, Flax Seed - Ancient Food for the Modern Diet

A discussion of flax seed including benefits of making it part of your healthy diet.

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Aug 27, 2010, Vegetarian Cooking

A helpful discussion of vegetarian cooking, including foods, recipes and tips for vegetarians.

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Aug 26, 2010, Healthy Eating for Seniors

List of strategies for healthy eating for seniors, including eating and lifestyle tips in a printable list.

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Aug 25, 2010, Healthy Beans

A list of healthy beans, including description and recipes to help you include these nutritious foods in your diet.

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Aug 24, 2010, Fiber Foods

A list of fiber foods with 3 grams of fiber per serving.

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Aug 23, 2010, Definition Protein

Definition Protein - What is protein and how it functions in good health as well as where we find it in our diet.

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Aug 21, 2010, Food Tips

A variety of food tips that includes nutrition, cooking, digestion and food supply tips to help you with your healthy eating lifestyle.

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Aug 20, 2010, Selenium Functions and Sources

A description of selenium functions and sources and why this mineral is necessary for good health.

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Aug 19, 2010, Salmonella - Is it Lurking in Your Chocolate Mousse?

A discussion of the use of raw eggs and the potential for salmonella poisoing from the foods you eat, particularly chocolate mousse.

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Aug 18, 2010, Nutritional Facts

A discussion of nutrition, including a printable list of nutritional facts that will help you understand how to have a healthy diet.

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Aug 17, 2010, Benefits of Healthy Eating

Don't miss out on the benefits of healthy eating!

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Aug 16, 2010, Healthy Grains

A list of healthy grains, with a description and recipe ideas to help you plan your healthy diet.

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Aug 14, 2010, Resting Metabolic Rate

A definition of Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) and how it it related to a similar concept called Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR).

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Aug 13, 2010, Omega-3 Fats

A definition of omega-3 fats, including what they are, where they come from and their role in your healthy eating lifestyle.

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Aug 12, 2010, What are Carbohydrates?

Discussion of what are carbohydrates and how they fit into a healthy eating lifestyle.

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Aug 11, 2010, Childhood Obesity

Discussion of fructose and what may be a key to childhood obesity.

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Aug 10, 2010, Diabetes Diet - Food for Thought

Diabetes diet is discussed with a description of what causes this dread disease.

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Aug 9, 2010, The Effects of Healthy Eating - Why aren't you enjoying them?

Why aren't you enjoying the effects of healthy eating - Top Ten Excuses

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Aug 7, 2010, Carbohydrates List

A list of good carbohydrates that form part of a healthy eating diet.

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Aug 6, 2010, Cancer Prevention on Both Sides of the Ball

A discussion of cancer prevention through healthy eating choices.

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Aug 5, 2010, Why Vegetarianism

Why Vegetarianism - Recently, there has been a lot of interest in the subject of vegetarianism--in all its variations.

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Aug 4, 2010, Folic Acid - For Yourself and Your Baby

Folic Acid is of monumental importance in new cell formation and the prevention of birth defects

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Aug 3, 2010, The Leptin Connection or Is the Fat in Your Genes?

If you follow the news, you have probably heard about the discovery of a so-called obesity gene, which directs the action of leptin, the hormone that affects appetite and how our bodies use energy.

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Aug 3, 2010, Trans Fat Foods

A list of trans fat foods to help you to avoid these unhealthy fats as you plan your healthy eating lifestyle.

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Aug 2, 2010, Essential Fatty Acids

A description of essential fatty acids, including what they are and the role they play in your healthy diet.

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Jul 31, 2010, Photosynthesis and Nutrition

A definition of photosynthesis, what it is, and how it is connected to a healthy eating lifestyle.

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Jul 30, 2010, Choline - Sources and Functions

A description of choline, including sources, functions and how it is associated with a healthy lifestyle.

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Jul 29, 2010, Complex Carbohydrates

An explanation of complex carbohydrates and how they fit into your healthy eating plan.

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Jul 28, 2010, Botulism

A definition and description of botulism, including cause, symptom, sources and what you can do to avoid getting sick.

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Jul 27, 2010, Blood Lipid Profile

A definition of blood lipid profile, including what it is and the desirable numbers for a healhy life.

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Jul 26, 2010, Food Pyramid

A discussion of the food pyramid and how you can use it to plan your healthy eating lifestyle.

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Jul 23, 2010, Risk Factors for Osteoporosis

A list of the risk factors for osteoporosis, both the ones you can control and the ones you cannot.

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Jul 22, 2010, Basal Metabolic Rate

A comprehensive definition of basal metabolic rate, also known as BMR, including what it is and why we care about it.

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Jul 21, 2010, Chinese Restaurant Syndrome

A definition of Chinese Restaurant Syndrome, including what it is and a possible solution to this food related issue.

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Jul 20, 2010, Protein Sources and Functions

A comprehensive discussion of protein sources and functions, including the importance of this nutrient in your healthy eating lifestyle.

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Jul 19, 2010, Carb Sources and Functions

Carb sources and functions are described in detail including types of carbs, portion size and daily requirements.

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Jul 17, 2010, Ascorbic Acid

A definition of ascorbic acid, including sources, functions and its role in your healthy eating lifestyle.

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Jul 16, 2010, Anemia Definition

A definition of anemia including types, causes, symptoms and how it may affect your good health.

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Jul 15, 2010, Amino Acids Definition

A definition of amino acids along with a list of those that are essential that we get from our diet.

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Jul 14, 2010, Weight Loss Diet Plan

Discussion of weight loss and a diet plan that will help you with your healthy diet goals.

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Jul 13, 2010, Super Foods

A discussion with list of super foods that can form part of your healthy eating lifestyle.

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Jul 12, 2010, Benefits of Vegetarian Diet

A list of benefits of vegetarian diet, with a discussion of pros and cons of this lifestyle choice.

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Jul 10, 2010, Manganese Sources and Functions

Discussion of manganese sources and functions, and the importance of getting enough of this important mineral.

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Jul 9, 2010, Metabolic Syndrome

A discussion of metabolic syndrome, a list of risks associated with it and ways to improve it through lifestyle changes.

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