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Heather Carey, MS
Mashed Potato Redo: Cauliflower Millet Mash
by Heather Carey, MS
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Yes, yes, you love mashed potatoes. And you wouldn't substitute anything for them in this world. I love mashed potatoes too, but after years of drowning those poor tubers in too much butter and milk, I went looking for something else that could be a suitable substitute for that creamy dish that is so reminiscent of fall.What is it about colder weather that makes me want to hunker down and immediately... 9/23/2014 5:25:44 PM
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Vegetables: Raw vs. Cooked
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Wellness Tip: Which are more beneficial to health—raw or cooked vegetables? The answer is “both." Phytochemicals in vegetables fight free radicals (extremely reactive chemicals in the body) to help prevent some cancers and chronic diseases. However, certain plant foods retain more protective properties when cooked. For example, tomatoes provide more cancer-preventive lycopene (a carotinoid) when cooked... 9/23/2014 7:00:00 AM
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The Trouble With Sugar
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Wellness Tip: Sugar, in its many forms, is added to just about every foodstuff in the grocery store that is not naturally grown. We all know sugar is harmful to the body in a variety of ways. Its overuse in the average diet is directly tied to obesity, diabetes and countless other maladies. If it is packaged, manufactured, pre-cooked, canned or preserved, you can be nearly 100% certain that sugar... 9/23/2014 7:00:00 AM
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How to Avoid Buying GMO Foods in the Supermarket
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Wellness Tip: Polls show 90% of American consumers want genetically-engineered foods labeled, but the government, pressured by biotech companies, won't require labeling even though it's mandatory in many other countries. What can consumers do to steer clear of unwanted GMOs? ~Buy Certified Organic, regulated to be 100% GMO-free. ~Search for 'Non-GMO' labels voluntarily added by some producers. ~Avoid... 9/23/2014 7:00:00 AM
Laurie Watkins
Top-Rated Fitness Trackers: Why You Need One
by Laurie Watkins
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How much exercise are you really getting in? Maybe more than you think- maybe not enough to reach your goals and get you in the shape you want to be in. In addition to a healthy diet, you need at least 150 minutes of moderately intense aerobic exercise every week. Thirty minutes a day, five days a week, is a good goal to keep. It doesn’t need to be in the gym, though the treadmill and other cardio... 9/21/2014 7:00:00 AM
My Journey, or what I like to call, the road I finally decided to travel
by Kristi Wilkerson
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Since this is my first blog for Wellness.com, (I have 2 others on another forum), I guess I should start at the beginning. I am a 40 year old single mom, raising a teenage boy, a dog and 2 cats. I work full time and I am also going to school full time. In the middle of all that, I am trying to exercise, eat right and be fit, healthy and happy. I have been overweight most of my adult life. About 2 years... 9/19/2014 5:46:16 PM
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Why You Must Eat Organic Starting Now!
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One of your best health protection options is choosing certified organic foods. You should always thoroughly wash all raw vegetables and fruits (including those organically grown) to rid them of bacteria, but no method: washing, freezing, or cooking--will eradicate pesticide residue from conventionally grown produce. A large percentage of pesticides currently in use are regarded as potential carcinogens,... 9/17/2014 7:00:00 AM
Laurie Watkins
What Can a Modern Health App Do?
by Laurie Watkins
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Can an app actually save your life? There was an amazing story recently about an infant’s life that was saved because someone nearby with CPR training was notified through an app alert system and was able to assist with the medical emergency before the paramedics arrived. This is one of many examples of how the technology in smartphones is improving our lives through prevention, well-being support,... 9/12/2014 12:00:00 AM
Jane Swan
Eat Healthy? Why Bother?!!!
by Jane Swan
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'Healthy' food choices sure are a big topic these days. So many choices...Choices create problems because food is more than nourishment; it plays a huge part in our sense of daily enjoyment. The problem seems to be rooted in our sense of smell and tastebuds that apparently have a direct link to our brains and emotions.There's plenty of information out there that informs us what to eat and what not... 9/9/2014 7:00:00 AM
Heather Carey, MS
Living In The Land of (Food) Confusion
by Heather Carey, MS
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If you surf around the internet, or read the latest Oprah magazine, it becomes pretty clear that there is no consensus on what to eat. The other day I saw an article about a new study on low carb diets versus low fat diets (and the winner is..!), another article defending carbohydrates, the Paleo people, raw foodies, veganistas, on and on and on.How are we supposed to know what to eat anymore? I love... 9/5/2014 11:22:33 AM
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