Healthy Eating Blog
I am passionate about helping you understand what it takes to pursue a healthy eating lifestyle. This blog is my forum to share with you information about issues related to nutrition and wellness through a healthy eating lifestyle.
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Mar 01, 2021
Vegan Protein - Plant sources of protein
Vegan protein is an important topic for vegans, since meat, eggs and dairy are traditional sources of protein.
Feb 26, 2021
Healthy Eating Information
Healthy eating information to help you make food choices that will improve your chances to live long and feel well.
Feb 25, 2021
Cancer Prevention Diet
Cancer prevention diet strategies that may help you stay healthy and avoid this dread disease.
Feb 23, 2021
Eating Disorder
A list of symptoms of the eating disorder, anorexia nervosa, along with with a discussion of protein deficiency.
Feb 22, 2021
What Is Gluten? - Or Why You Probably Shouldn't Eat Libray Paste
What is Gluten? Which foods have it and which foods don't and how food sensitivity can affect your health.
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Feb 19, 2021
Selenium Sources and Functions
Discussion of selenium sources and functions and the role this important mineral plays in your diet.
Feb 18, 2021
Daily Healthy Eating Plan
A daily healthy eating plan that will help you design menus that will lead to a healthy eating lifestyle.
Feb 17, 2021
Protein Requirements
A discussion of protein requirements using several methods including math calculation and serving sizes.
Feb 16, 2021
Vitamin K Sources and Functions
Discussion of Vitamin K sources and functions, and the importance of this fat-soluble vitamin.
Feb 15, 2021
Thiamin Sources and Functions
Discussion of Thiamin sources and functions, and its importance of getting enough of this B vitamin.
Feb 12, 2021
Riboflavin - An important B vitamin
A discussion of riboflavin, including food sources and how this B vitamin functions in maintaining your good health.
Feb 11, 2021
Niacin Foods -Where to get this B vitamin in your diet
A brief discussion of niacin and a list of niacin foods that are an important part of your diet.
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Feb 10, 2021
Vitamin A Quiz - Are you Bugs or Elmer?
Vitamin A Quiz - Test your knowledge of Bugs Bunny's favorite vitamin with theseTrue or False questions.
Feb 09, 2021
Biotin Sources and Functions
Discussion of biotin sources and functions, and why this B vitamin is vital to your healthy eating lifestyle.
Feb 08, 2021
GMO - Genetically Modified Foods
GMO stands for "genetically modified organism" and this page discusses them and how they impact the food supply.
Feb 05, 2021
Copper Sources and Functions
Discussion of copper sources and functions, and the importance of getting enough copper from the foods you eat.
Feb 04, 2021
Iodine Sources and Functions
Discussion of iodine sources and functions, and the importance of this mineral in your diet.
Feb 03, 2021
Phosphorus Sources and Functions
Discussion of phosphorus sources and functions and how this mineral plays a vital role in your healthy lifestyle.
Feb 02, 2021
Magnesium Sources
Explains why magnesium is critical in your diet and lists magnesium sources.
Feb 01, 2021
Folic Acid Folate For Yourself and Your Baby
Folic Acid Folate is of monumental importance in new cell formation and the prevention of birth defects.
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Jan 29, 2021
Recipe Chili
Recipe Chili - a delicious vegetarian chili made from healthy foods and spices.
Jan 28, 2021
Nutrition Tips - Ideas to help you get the most from your diet.
Nutrition Tips that may help you improve your diet.
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Jan 27, 2021
Food Supply - What happens to food before we eat it?
The food supply and how it affects how healthy we are, with information about pesticides and food additives.
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Jan 26, 2021
Potassium Sources and Functions
A discussion of potassium sources and functions, and its importance in your healthy eating lifestyle.
Jan 25, 2021
Essential Fatty Acids
A description of essential fatty acids, including what they are and the role they play in your healthy diet.
Jan 22, 2021
Vitamin A Sources and Functions
Discussion of Vitamin A sources and functions, and the importance of this fat-soluble vitamin in your good health.
Jan 21, 2021
Sodium Sources and Functions
Sodium sources and functions including the importance of keeping a proper balance of this mineral in your diet.
Jan 20, 2021
Complete Proteins
A list of complementary proteins that will help you to add complete proteins to your diet.
Jan 19, 2021
Ice Cream as Food
Ice cream as food - Tips for buying and consuming ice cream that can make it part of a healthy eating lifestyle.
Jan 18, 2021
Glycemic Index - How foods affect your insulin response
The glycemic index - what it is, and what it means in planning your healthy diet.
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Jan 15, 2021
Food is Medicine
Food is Medicine - Discussion of Hippocrates' quote describing food as medicine and how the same wisdom applies today.
Jan 14, 2021
Caffeine Facts - What you need to know
A list of caffeine facts to help you decide if this widely used substance can be part of your healthy eating lifestyle.
Jan 13, 2021
Pregnancy and Healthy Eating
Pregnancy and healthy eating go together as you nurture your baby and give it the very best chance for a healthy life.
Jan 12, 2021
Carbohydrates List
A list of good carbohydrates to help you plan your healthy eating lifestyle.
Jan 11, 2021
Grocery Shopping Tips - Making your food dollars count
Grocery shopping tips to help you bring home healthy foods for you and your family.
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Jan 08, 2021
Healthy Beans - Part of a healthy diet
A list of healthy beans, including description and recipes to help you include these nutritious foods in your diet.
Jan 07, 2021
Nutritional Facts
Nutritional facts that will help you understand how to have a healthy diet.
Jan 06, 2021
Healthy Eating Diet Plan
A healthy eating diet plan that will help design a healthy eating lifestyle that will lead to wellness.
Jan 05, 2021
Healthy Eating for Children
A discussion of healthy eating for children including a list of tips to help you raise healthy kids.
Jan 04, 2021
Healthy Eating Fats - All the information you need about fats
Healthy Eating Fats helps you understand how fats should fit into your healthy eating approach.
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Dec 31, 2020
Eating Healthy and Losing Weight
Tips on the best way to go about eating healthy and losing weight.
Dec 30, 2020
Eating Well - Healthy Eating Guidelines
A list of guidelines for eating well to help you live longer and feel better, with special emphasis on healthy eating.
Dec 28, 2020
Healthy Granola Recipe
Here is a healthy granola recipe that is easy to make and a great edition to your breakfast menu planning.
Dec 23, 2020
Yogurt Recipes - Creative and healthy ways to use yogurt
Discussion of yogurt and yogurt recipes and how this healthy dairy food can form part of your healthy eating lifestyle.
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Dec 22, 2020
Recipe Wassail - Spicy hot apple cider with orange juice
Recipe Wassail for everyone to enjoy on those cold winter nights and as a holiday tradition!
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Dec 21, 2020
Recovery Diet - Eating Tips for Recovering Addicts
Recovery diet tips for those who are recovering from substance abuse.
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Dec 18, 2020
Trans Fats -- Not Golden After All
Trans-fats - Remember when we thought margarine and other hydrogenated fat was considered healthy?
Dec 17, 2020
Raw Eggs and Salmonella
Discussion of the danger of raw eggs due to Salmonella, and tips to help you avoid this foodborne illness.
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Vegan Protein - Plant sources of protein
Mar 01, 21 10:05 AM
Vegan protein is an important topic for vegans, since meat, eggs and dairy are traditional sources of protein.
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Healthy Eating Information
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Healthy eating information to help you make food choices that will improve your chances to live long and feel well.
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Cancer Prevention Diet
Feb 25, 21 09:52 AM
Cancer prevention diet strategies that may help you stay healthy and avoid this dread disease.