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Iodine - a necessary nutrient in the diet

We recently had a question through our website about sources of iodine. Your body does not make iodine so it needs to come from the foods you eat. Most people can meet their mineral needs by eating a variety of healthy foods. You only need very small amounts of iodine for good health. Without iodine your health can be affected over the long term. The iodine content in foods can vary. The mineral content of foods depends on the mineral content of the soil where the food was grown. Iodine Conte...

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Take Action to Prevent Food Cravings

What causes food cravings and how can I curb them? A craving can be defined as an intense desire for a particular thing; in this case, food. There are many possible reasons why cravings develop. Thankfully, there are also some helpful solutions! Here are some Reasons/problems why foodcravings creep in! And, Solutions on how to curb the craving: Problem: Irregular eating or missed meals and snacks can create a feeling of intense hunger Solution: Eat healthy low-glycemic meals and snacks regular...

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News Year's Eve Appies

For many of us the holiday season is marked by sharing great food with friends and families. It’s a challenge not to over indulge at this time of year. Yet it’s not healthy to feel deprived from avoiding food at social gatherings in an attempt to stick to a diet. Part of having a healthy relationship with food is being able to enjoy all foods in moderation. However, having more healthy options available allows us to eat some nutrient dense foods along with the inevitable consumption of goodi...

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10 tips to Healthy Eating & avoid weight gain over the Holidays

The average person gains 7 – 10 pounds over the holidays season. If you are more health conscious and don’t want to gain weight - you can still enjoy the holiday season you just have to keep some key tips in mind. There are many ways in which you can help to strike a balance between maintaining a healthy diet and joining in with the fun and festivities. 1. Exercise: Although the holidays are very busy make the time to keep up your exercise. This will help to burn off the excess calories a...

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Your Weight and Sleep: Is there a connection?

Have you ever wondered why you’re so hungry, even though you didn’t do any extra activity to work up an appetite? You might need to consider how much sleep you’re getting, or not getting… A good night sleep is a very important part of a healthy lifestyle. People following a healthy, balanced diet with the goal to lose weight should also take a look at their sleep habits. Research shows that adequate sleep can help control weight. Sleep deprivation increases hunger promoting hormones and ...

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Bothered by an Stomach Ulcer - Read On!

If you are someone who has an ulcer you may find this blog helpful. I have had 2 questions about this over the last month. Here are some tips that will help you choose foods to help your stomach or intestinal ulcer heal. The main thing is to avoid foods that may be irritating or cause you to make more stomach acid. The following are steps you can take for managing ulcer disease: Good nutrition is important for ulcers to heal. * Include a wide variety of whole grains, vegetables and fruits, mea...

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Enjoy the Harvest Season

Enjoy the Harvest Season. There is such an abundance of Fruits and Vegetables this time of year. The key is to eat 10 servings of Fruit and Vegetables per day. Eliminate the processed foods and replace with garden fresh whole foods. Loaded in antioxidants and fiber - your #1 best choice for health

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Create a herb garden to add zest and flavour to your meals!

Looking for a natural solution to reducing sodium in your diet.? Using fresh herbs in cooking is one of the healthiest ways to increase zest and flavour and cut out sodium. Most people consume far too much sodium and the new limit is less 2300 mg of sodium per day. So, we need to stop using the salt shaker and get back to natural herbs. Fresh basil on a tomato salad is so delicious! Reading labels is also helpful to choose lower sodium choices. Check out ...

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Whole Grain Pasta with peas

Makes 4 -6 servings Harvest season is finally here, and fresh green peas are bountiful! Peas are little nutritional power packed veggies; containing an excellent source of vitamin C, folate, thiamine, fiber, and antioxidants. Eating in season helps your local farmers and your local economy. Ingredients 4 cups green peas 1/2 onion, white 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup fresh basil & oregano 1/2 cup vegetable stock 3 cups of whole&n...

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Iodine - a...

Jan. 28th, 2012

We recently had a question through our website about sources of iodine. Your body does not make...