Foods

The Problem With Potatoes

May 12, 2023 |

Have you been told that potatoes are unhealthy and cause weight gain?  Do you love potatoes but feel guilty eating them?  Read on.  This article may change your whole attitude to this wholesome and scrumptious vegetable. In December 2022 the results of a study from the Louisiana State University’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center were published…

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Should You Be Concerned About Collagen?

March 31, 2023 |

Over the last few years you might have noticed lots of discussion about collagen in the news and on the internet along with many offers of collagen-containing products available to help you cover your collagen needs. Is it a good idea to take a collagen supplement?  Let’s take a close-up look at this important component…

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Eating Red Meat Increases the Risk of Heart Disease

March 17, 2023 |

It has been known for many years that atherosclerosis, the process of plaque build-up inside blood vessels, leads to coronary heart disease, stroke and peripheral arterial disease (aka atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease or ASCVD).  Additionally, studies have shown a connection between higher blood levels of a substance known as trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) and increased risk of…

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Are Hot Flashes the Bane of Your Existence?

March 3, 2023 |

Many women are all too familiar with hot flashes… the sudden feeling of warmth in the upper body that is especially intense on the face, neck and chest; the reddened skin; the sweating.  If they happen at night they are called night sweats and are a huge sleep disrupter.  Most hot flashes occur during menopause,…

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FOOD ST★RS – Apples

December 23, 2022 |

The apple is somewhat in need of a boost in its public relations.  Apples are likely the most common fruit in many peoples’ kitchens, especially here in northern North America where other more exotic fruits tend to vary seasonally in availability and quality.  They are often found lurking in the back of fridges, gathering wrinkles…

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