The research I did for one of my articles on nutrition and prostate cancer made me write this post. There is evidence to support processed tomato products’ role in lowering its risk. The studies that found a link tracked men for years and saw that they ate tomato products in the form of pizza and […]
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As of January 1, 2010, restaurants in California won’t be able to use oils, shortenings, and margarine’s with more than 0.5 grams of trans fat per serving. In 2011, the law will apply to baked goods. New York City passed similar laws before. First I want to make a point clear. The law bans products
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Weight loss is repeatedly a common New Year’s Resolution. Structured surveys or polls of your friends, family, and coworkers will prove that. Overweight and obesity are prevalent, slimness and tight defined abs are over-emphasized, and holiday season overindulge push us to the edge. No wonder many look at the new year with hope that it’s
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My husband and I decided to treat ourselves, without the toddler mess, with a nice, romantic, upscale dinner. We headed to the city to one of my friend’s favorite fancy restaurants and ordered the three course meal: appetizer, entree, and dessert. The appetizer portion was skimpy, “it’s ok, it’s just the appetizer,” I thought. But
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The fact that people pop nutritional pills–regardless of what they are–concerns me. Not that I’m against supplements; they can be used for good reasons. But often, people take them without much research, without medical supervision, and without a real need. There’s one thing I am against though; taking the easy way out of eating real
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Risk factors for developing prostate cancer are being over 65 years old, African-American, and having a father, son, or brother diagnosed with the disease. While you can’t prevent aging or change your race or family, you can make lifestyle changes reduce your risk. My article Prostate Cancer and Nutrition–Is There A Link? published last week
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Photo by: The Raggy Rat Now that our son can share many of our adult foods, we’re getting into the habit of eating meals together. It encourages him to try new foods and forces us to choose healthy options. After all, he wants to eat what we do. One day while we were having sandwiches
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There is promising research on the benefits of pomegranates for heart health and prostate cancer. In a small study, drinking 8 ounces of 100% pomegranate juice a day reduced plaque buildup and blood pressure. Another small study showed a reduction in LDL cholesterol oxidation–a process by which its chemical form transforms into one that increases
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My friend was concerned that her kids only like chocolate cereals and won’t eat regular corn flakes. She asks, “are chocolate cereals healthy?” To answer her question, I compared two common cereals: General Mills Cocoa Puffs and Kellogg’s Corn Flakes. Kellogg’s Corn Flakes General Mills Cocoa Puffs Serving size 1 cup/ 28 g ¾ cup/
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Plain oatmeal can get old. And flavored varieties have too much sugar. Start with Quaker Quick Oats (or any fast cooking oats) and make a different, warm, soothing oatmeal every day of the week! For extra sweetness, honey makes perfect. Monday: Banana Pecan Mix oats with milk and microwave. Add slices of fresh banana and
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