Veggies Plus!
Well, we all know how good veggies are for you…but General Mills is making them even healthier! They have put together a “Healthy Vision” mix featuring carrots and zucchini. These veggies are high i ...
ABCs of Vitamin-Enhanced Water
Bored with plain old H2O?
Grocery stores now line their shelves with vitamin-enhanced waters in colorful bottles that are sure to catch your eye.
But can nutrient-spiked beverages like Glaceau's V ...
Get Your Vitamins Through Diet
While many health addicts swear by their vitamin pills, it turns out that middle-aged women at risk for heart disease do not get much benefit from taking vitamin C, E or beta carotene, according to re ...
Increasing Veggie Intake
Learn to steam vegetables the right way. Thicken soups, stews, and sauces with pureed vegetables for added zest. Use frozen veges instead of canned vegetables when fresh ones are not available. Add th ...
Pack extra nutrition into every bite with these expert tips
In 2005, the government's revised Dietary Guidelines for Americans introduced the term "nutrient density," which sounds complicated but simply refers to how much nutrition a food provides. For example ...
Farm Fresh Eatin'
I am pro farmer and pro-farm fresh. That is why I’m excited about a new salsa that’s out there. It’s made by www.ale-8-one.com and they use “seconds” from Kentucky’s farmers: tomatoes, onions, etc t ...
Eat Carrots to Avoid Infections
I just learned that eating carrots, or any other fruit or veggie that's high in Vitamin A, is an excellent way to prevent an infection. If you are trying to take care of yourself - or feel that you've ...
How Fruits and Veggies Lower Sodium Intake
Just another reason to make sure we're eating our fruits and veggies!
Low-sodium diet really begins in aisles of the grocery store
By Linda Giuca, HARTFORD COURANT
Article Created: 02/04 ...
What I have been doing
For about 2 weeks, I've been walking around the lake every morning. It's about 3 miles, and an hour walk. It's calming and has done wonders for my lower back. It also burns about 300 calories. I'v ...
