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Just because something is called a “snack” doesn’t necessarily make it unhealthy. You have lot of snack choices that fall well within “healthy” diet guidelines.
So what can you use to substitute for the chips and candy? Here are some healthy snack ideas.
Whole grain crackers and pretzels are a good place to start. Whole grains are [...]

From all the research materials that I’ve read, I’ve come to the conclusion that the best diet for someone with osteoarthritis is a whole food diet. Now I now that may seem simplistic, but let’s look a little closer.
When I refer to “whole food”, I mean food that isn’t processed. When natural food is processed [...]

Peaches are one of the highlights of summer. My family is partial to Georgia peaches, although we’ve also tasted delicious varieties from Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Florida.
I thought I’d do a little research into peaches to find out what exactly they provide nutritionally. Here’s what I found out.
The stats for 1 medium peach

37 calories
.6 grams [...]

Salt is necessary for human life. But, like many other things, too much salt can be detrimental.
According to The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, excess dietary sodium (salt) is the main contributor to high blood pressure, which is responsible for the death of approx. 400 Americans every day.
So how much is too much?
A [...]

There’s a great article at diet-blog.com called “7 Ways The Food Companies Fool You”. According to the article, most people take only 4 seconds to read and digest the information on food product packaging.
What can you read and comprehend in 4 seconds? Not much - and that’s what food manufacturers are counting on.
The article lists [...]

Protein is the main source of building material for our bodies and is absolutely essential for good health. Our bodies require a continuous supply of protein and use it to make up our bones, muscles and other body tissues.
Our bodies use protein to:

Build new tissue
Repair damaged tissue
Replace cells
Manufacture hormones
Manufacture enzymes
Manufacture antibodies

Here’s a list of the [...]

Once someone has diabetes, they need to be very careful about every piece of food they put into their mouths. If they are, their diet can control their blood sugar, stimulate normal insulin production and help them manage their weight.
So what should they be eating? Here are some of the best choices:

Whole grains
Beans
Nuts
Fresh fruits
Fresh vegetables

All [...]

Are you confused about what oil you should be cooking with? If you are, you’re definitely not alone.
Some experts say olive oil is your best choice, while others tout the benefits of canola oil, flaxseed oil or even coconut oil. I’ve looked at this question for my own family and here’s what I found [...]

I’m sure we’d all agree that being sick is no fun. So let’s talk about the different things we can do to keep ourselves feeling great and in tip top condition.
Your first line of defense against “catching” something is to avoid contact with anyone or anything that could spread germs. Now unless you’re living in [...]

Have you ever experienced heartburn or acid reflux? If so, you know how unpleasant it can be. And, even though you may have heard a lot of people talking about heartburn and acid reflux, you might not know what they are and why they happen.
The term acid reflux refers to acid backing up from [...]