Archive for the 'diet' Category

Take Control of Your Allergies

Simple strategies to ease symptoms
By
Linda Knittel

Paying attention can help you head off allergy problems before they start.
Know your enemy
If you are all too aware of your watery eyes, stuffy nose, and clogged head but not sure of the cause, do some research. Since your allergies can be in response to virtually any food, airborne substance, [...]

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For Better Health, Take Your Tea with a Twist

Adding citrus boosts green tea’s benefits

By
Kimberly Beauchamp, ND

Adding citrus juice helps preserve the natural antioxidants in green tea called catechins, making it a winning beverage for better health

The next time you enjoy a cup of tea, don’t forget the lemon. A recent study found that adding citrus juice [...]

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Super Foods To The Rescue!!!

Exotic Fruits and Berries Boast Big Antioxidants

By

Kathleen Finn

Ruby-red pomegranate is an antioxidant superstar

From South America to Malaysia, from Hawaii to China, fruits, berries, and their juices are being hailed as the new superfoods. Boasting high amounts of antioxidants and other vital nutrients, these superfoods can play a supporting role in a healthy diet. [...]

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Diabetic recipes!

Roasted vegetable and Feta Tart
This flan is much lower in fat than a traditional quiche and should be served with extra carbohydrate foods such as new potatoes or bread
Ingredients

For the pastry:
125g/4½oz self-raising flour
50g/13/4oz oatmeal
75g/2¾oz butter
For the Filling:
1 red pepper, deseeded and chopped
1 yellow pepper, deseeded and chopped
1 courgette, [...]

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Manage Diabetes with Diet

The Basics

There are different types of diabetes mellitus including type 1, (also known as juvenile-onset or insulin-dependent diabetes), type 2, (also known as adult-onset diabetes), gestational (diagnosed during pregnancy), and pre-diabetes. Diabetes should be managed with a combination of diet and regular exercise and, when necessary, medication. Each of these components plays a major role [...]

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