Monthly Insights
Vitamin B-12 and Your Body (February 2020)
How often do you see a bottle of B-12 in the pharmacy or grocery store stating that it will give you energy? More brain power? At the checkout of the pharmacy, I recently saw one that had jellybeans in it as a joke. Even so, the message was still clear; Vitamin B-12 and our energy […]
Trying to drop pounds? Try minimizing your intake of red meat in your diet. (August 2006)
After evaluating the diet and health data of 56,000 Swedish women, Tufts researchers found the meat eaters were significantly more likely to be overweight than their vegetarian peers. If a lower weight isn’t incentive enough to go greener, how about a longer life? Another study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that […]
Eat to beat PMS (July 2006)
Diet can provide defense against the bloating, cramps, mood swings and symptoms of PMS. Here is a list of foods to help promote natural relief: Magnesium – Too little could aggravate mood swings. Sources include: soybeans, cooked spinach, Brazil nuts, and oats. Calcium – Try nonfat dairy, broccoli and kale. In one study, women […]
Immunity Superfoods (June 2006)
Vitamins A, C, & E, antioxidants, zinc are all important defenders against germs, viruses and infection. See how to obtain the most of these nutrients from your diet! Red Bell Pepper- Provides about 260% of your daily vitamin C needs helping to enhance white blood cell function. Red bell peppers are one of the few […]
Where our Diets Fall Short (May 2006)
The five most glaring deficiencies are potassium, vitamin E, magnesium, Vitamin A, and Fiber. Potassium Helps maintain already normal blood pressure needed for muscle contractions and may promote bone health. Top Sources; Potatoes, Beans, Bananas, Kiwis Vitamin E A potent antioxidant that may slow the effects of aging and help bolster the immune system. Top […]
Coffee, Nuts, Eggs, Red Wine (April 2006)
Experts used to believe that coffee could cause hypertension and heart disease. In the 1990’s refused the link with heart attacks; a 2002 Johns Hopkins study found that, while male drinkers had higher blood pressure than nondrinkers, coffee was not a major factor. Recent studies suggest that coffee may help ward off Parkinson’s and […]
Protein Makes You Feel Fuller (Dec 2005)
Latest research has shown (American Journal of Clinical Nutrition) protein suppresses the appetite. The added protein in foods replaces the “carbs”, as the reducing of carbohydrates is not the answer. Dr. David Weigle, University of Washington School of Medicine, put volunteers on three different eating regimens. Results showed protein is more satiating than fat. […]