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My neighbor just visited and left us with a great big bag of fresh cucumbers. He didn’t realize how much each plant would produce and he planted way more than his family could possibly eat. So, we were the lucky recipients of the overflow. I love cucumbers, especially mixed with some fresh tomato, vidalia onion [...]

Did you know that one of the best ways to relieve constipation is by eating prunes or drinking prune juice? Prunes are actually dried plums and are approximately 6% fiber in content. Prune juice has no fiber, but the simple sugars it provides draw fluid into the intestine. This additional fluid can soften the stool [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]