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The Truth About Butter Substitutes and Counting Calories

Friday, June 26th, 2009

Which Spread is Best

We have all heard that some of the most important things in life are considered your “bread and butter.”  But if youre gonna grace a piece of toast or your loaf of bread with your favorite spread, here are some key things to consider: (more…)

Food Myths That Make You Fat

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

You know those people who say they can gain weight  just by thinking about a muffin? Are you one of them? Well, they (and you) are partly right.  Thinking the wrong things about what you eat can make your waist expand at a rate (more…)

Benefits of Eating Nuts

Monday, April 20th, 2009

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Essential Fatty Acids, Are They Really Good For Us?

Monday, January 14th, 2008

In the article titled “What Color is Your Diet?” we encouraged you to consume a colorful variety of fruits and vegetables to help strengthen your immune system, protect against heart disease, cancer, and age-related degeneration. Therefore, to continue with the theme of body, diet and disease prevention, we are going to take a look at the ‘what, where and how’ of essential fatty acids. More…

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What Color is Your Diet?

Thursday, August 23rd, 2007

Vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and fiber—the good guys in the foods we want to eat. They help build our immune system, protect against heart disease, cancer, macular degeneration and age-related degeneration. So how do you know if you are getting enough of these? Think color and Follow the Rainbow!  (more…)