Healthy Eating Blog
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May 14, 2021
Super Foods
A discussion with list of super foods that can form part of your healthy eating lifestyle.
May 13, 2021
Vitamin E
Everything you need to know about Vitamin E and its role in helping you to feel well and live long,
May 12, 2021
Recipe Vegetarian Lasagna
Recipe Vegetarian Lasagna - a delicious variation of this popular favorite.
May 11, 2021
Grilling Safety - Healthier Outdoor Cooking
Grilling safety tips to make your outdoor cooking healthier for you and your family.
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May 07, 2021
Photosynthesis and Nutrition
definition of photosynthesis, what it is, and how it is connected to carbohydrates and a healthy eating lifestyle.
May 06, 2021
What are Carbohydrates?
What are Carbohydrates and how do they form part of a healthy diet and lifestyle.
May 05, 2021
Benefits of Vegetarian Diet
A list of benefits of vegetarian diet, with a discussion of pros and cons of this lifestyle choice.
May 04, 2021
Healthy Eating Grains
Healthy Eating Grains - In spite of recent bad press, grains can form part of a healthy diet.
May 03, 2021
Best Diet Plan - An overview of weight loss plans
An overview of the various types of weight loss programs to help you choose the best diet plan for you.
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Apr 30, 2021
Salmonella - Is it Lurking in Your Chocolate Mousse?
Raw eggs may have salmonella, poisoning the foods you eat, particularly chocolate mousse.
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Apr 29, 2021
What is Eating Healthy
What is eating healthy? Even experts can't agree on a definitive answer, but here are some guidelines.
Apr 28, 2021
Amino Acids Definition
Amino acids - protein building blocks, some of which it is essential to get from food.
Apr 27, 2021
Child Obesity Prevention List
A comprehensive list of useful tips to help prevent child obesity that you can print and keep handy for reference..
Apr 26, 2021
Malnutrition - Causes and Effects
A discussion of malnutrition, its causes and the affect it has on various population groups around the world.
Apr 22, 2021
Fiber in Food - 3 grams per serving
Healthy Eating Fiber - a list of those foods with 3 grams of fiber per serving.
Apr 21, 2021
Minerals - Important nutrients in your good health
Why minerals are so critical in your diet and links to pages with detailed descriptions of these important nutrients.
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Apr 20, 2021
Healthy Eating Facts - Basics of eating healthy
A concise list of healthy eating facts to help you eat healthy and feel well.
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Apr 19, 2021
Estimate Calorie Needs
Estimate calorie needs using the Harris-Benedict equation, which adjusts for height, weight, gender and activity level.
Apr 16, 2021
Healthy Grocery List
What to include on a healthy grocery list and why as well as what should not be on your list.
Apr 15, 2021
Spices and Herbs - Add flavor and nutrition to your menu plans.
Spices and herbs are the substances that make our food taste good, but they also are a source of vital nutrients.
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Apr 14, 2021
The Leptin Connection - Is the Fat in Your Genes?
You may have heard about leptin, the hormone that affects appetite and how we use energy.
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Apr 12, 2021
Recipe Meatballs Made without Meat
Recipe Meatballs using walnuts as a base instead of meat, suitable for Lacto-ovo vegetarians.
Apr 09, 2021
Not Enough Protein - The Consequences
Not enough protein- a list of protein functions and the most vulnerable groups among us.
Apr 08, 2021
Solanine in Green Potatoes
A discussion of solanine in green potatoes and whether we should be concerned about these potentially poisonous tubers.
Apr 07, 2021
Healthy Eating Advice - What's a Guinea Pig to Do?
Healthy Eating Advice - Do you sometimes feel like a guinea pig when it comes to healthy eating?
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Apr 06, 2021
Pesticides in Food - The Why's and Wherefores
A discussion of pesticides in food, the why's and wherefores, and a list of ways you can minimize your risk.
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Mar 29, 2021
Children Eating Healthy
The importance of children eating healthy is discussed along with tips to help you achieve this goal for your family.
Mar 26, 2021
Navy Bean Soup Recipe
A warm, satisfying navy bean soup recipe to add nutrition and good taste to your menu plans.
Mar 25, 2021
Iron Foods - Dietary sources of Iron
A list of iron foods that you can include in your daily menu plans to get enough iron in your diet
Mar 24, 2021
Healthy Weight Loss Tips
A list of healthy weight loss tips to help you reach your goal of maintaining a healthy weight and lifestyle.
Mar 23, 2021
Digestion Tips - Ways to avoid and treat indigestion
Digestion tips provides some useful ideas to help you improve your digestion and treat indigestion,
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Mar 22, 2021
Names for Sugar - What to look for on food labels
A list of names for sugar found on food labels, to help you spend your food dollars wisely.
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Mar 19, 2021
Recipe Sloppy Joes Made without Meat
Recipe Sloppy Joes for Lacto-vegetarian, Lacto-ovo-vegetarian, and Vegan.
Mar 18, 2021
Outdoor Grilling Tips
A discussion of outdoor grilling tips with a printable list of ideas for healthy grilling for you and your family.
Mar 17, 2021
Vegetarian Stories
Vegetarian Stories - It sometimes takes a sense of humor to be a vegetarian in a meat-eating society.
Mar 16, 2021
What are Triglycerides?
What are triglycerides and what role do they play in healthy eating and wellness.
Mar 15, 2021
What are Probiotics?
What are probiotics and how do they contribute to a healthy eating lifestyle.
Mar 11, 2021
Artificial Sweeteners
There is a lot of controversy about artificial sweeteners and their safety in the food supply.
Mar 10, 2021
Empty Calories
A list of empty calories that can sabotage your desire to pursue a healthy lifestyle.
Mar 09, 2021
Recipe Borscht - A Potato Version of This Popular Russian Soup.
Recipe Borscht made with potatoes, not beets, for a nutritious and delicious feast!
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Mar 08, 2021
Healthy Eating Beans
Healthy Eating Beans - A significant source of protein, fiber and other nutrients, inexpensive and easy to store.
Mar 05, 2021
Vegetarian Nutrition - What you need to know to go meatless
A comprehensive discussion of vegetarian nutrition concepts.
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Mar 04, 2021
Trans Fat Foods - Ubiquitous and Unhealthy
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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Mar 03, 2021
Diabetes - Issues and Answers
An overview of diabetes concerns, including medication, particularly Actos and Actos lawsuits.
Mar 02, 2021
Fluoride Sources and Functions
Discussion of fluoride sources and functions, and the importance of this mineral to your health.
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