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Some vegetables are better for us after they’ve been cooked.

01 Friday Dec 2017

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How do you know which ones? It’s mostly the red and orange ones… Like tomatoes and carrots. Food science professor Dr. Mary Ellen Camire says those vegetables have tough cell walls that can lock in all the good stuff, like vitamins and minerals. But cooking helps break down those walls so we can absorb the nutrients more easily. So, remember, red and orange vegetables are healthier when cooked.

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Which is more nutritious: Almonds or almond milk?

26 Thursday Jan 2017

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Whole nuts are better. Almond milk is mostly water – with just enough almond meat to add flavor. Plus, a handful of almonds has 8 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber – while a whole cup of almond milk only has 1 gram of protein and 1 gram of fiber.

Can’t sleep? Check this out.

28 Friday Oct 2016

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Do you have trouble sleeping when the heater kicks on? Try wearing slightly damp socks to bed. The blood vessels in your feet will constrict as your feet cool down, which sends nutrients into your organs and tissues – and lowers your body temperature.

Be careful with gummy vitamins for adults.

13 Monday Jun 2016

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They taste like candy – but of course, they aren’t. And if you pop too many, you can get vitamin toxicity. Most nutrients have an “upper tolerable intake level” – or UL. And if you go above that, you could experience nausea, vomiting, and kidney problems. For gummy multi-vitamins, typically eating more than 8 will trigger that reaction. So only eat the recommended amount, and buy a bag of real gummy bears to get your candy fix.

You don’t need to eat kale to be healthy…

31 Thursday Mar 2016

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because iceberg lettuce is actually good for you! The CDC found that iceberg lettuce ranks higher in density of the 17 most important nutrients than many other super-healthy fruits and vegetables. For example, it’s more nutrient-dense than sweet potatoes and blueberries! And it isn’t far behind broccoli and kale. So, when your kale-snob friend looks at your iceberg salad with scorn – let them know the CDC says it’s actually really healthy!

Avoid that afternoon sugar crash.

19 Monday Jan 2015

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Eat an apricot! They’re one of the top natural sources of vitamin A… Which is a nutrient that switches on the genes that control insulin production. And just one apricot can help to prevent an energy-sapping crash.

Here’s a better way to recover from a workout than having a sugary drink.

08 Monday Dec 2014

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If you want to avoid sugary, artificial sports drinks and still get the nutrients you need after a workout – eat a banana instead. Researchers say it’s the one food item that can replicate the benefits of a sports drink. With its mix of electrolytes and minerals, a banana has everything our bodies need to recover from a workout – without all the artificial additives.

Here’s an easy way to make your mornings less hectic.

15 Wednesday Oct 2014

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Have the same thing for breakfast every day. Like blueberries in Greek yogurt. That’s what Dr. Oz has. It’ll be a no-brainer, so you don’t have to think about what to make – all you do is dump the berries on top of the yogurt and grab a spoon. Plus, you’ll be getting a ton of nutrients and protein, to keep you feeling full. Another plus? Women who eat the same thing for breakfast every day consume 100 fewer calories per day than women who change it up all the time.

If you want a quick immunity booster, eat more shellfish!

26 Wednesday Feb 2014

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It contains selenium and zinc – nutrients that can cut the time you struggle with a cold or the flu by nearly half! Your best bet: Get two 6-ounce servings a week of shrimp, crab, oysters, or mussels.  And there’s a natural way to grow stronger hair and make it grow faster. Try eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Yup, the same stuff that’s good for your heart is good for your hair. And get some more iron too, with dark-green vegetables like spinach and broccoli. Iron increases blood circulation to the scalp and help keep hair healthy from the root.

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