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University researchers discovered that eating vegetables may keep your brain young.  A study of 3,000 people age 65 and over, indicated that those who ate more than two servings of vegetables per day had a 40% slower rate of cognitive decline than those who ate one serving or less.  Specifically, green, leafy vegetables, like collard [...]

A cup of coffee for your muscles?  Scientists at the University of Georgia revealed that taking a caffeine supplement (equal to 2 cups of coffee) after exercise reduces muscle soreness more than pain relievers can.  Caffeine blocks a chemical that activates pain receptors. 
Adenosine is a chemical released as part of the inflammatory response to injury.  [...]

Take some tasty almonds to the gym.  Snack on a handful before or after you work out.  Get pumped up knowing that studies show adding an ounce of almonds a day (about 23) to a diet low in saturated fat can help maintain a healthy cholesterol level.  Repeat daily.  Snacking on almonds always fives you [...]

Any way you slice it, white bread isn’t a good choice.  When Italian scientists studied the diet records of 2,300 people, they concluded that eating more than four slices of white bread a day doubles your risk of developing kidney cancer.  The reason: White bread, like other refined grains, has a high glycemic index.  That [...]

Harvard researchers found out that eating citrus fruit helps prevent oral cancer.  An orange a day might keep the oncologist away.  When scientists tracked the diets of 42,000 men for 16 years, they found that consuming one orange or half a grapefruit -equivalent to 6 ounces of either juice- a day lowered the risk of [...]

If you just cut calories, your body compensates by lowering its energy use.  Instead, increase the rate at which your body burns fat by replacing starchy carbs with good fat, fiber and protein. 
Carbs keep insulin levels high, and the more insulin, the more fat your body will make.  So, yes, cut those calories -1,000 calories [...]

Set a good example for your family:
Speak their language:  Tell children that real food comes from nature, while “fake” food -like potato chips and sugary drinks- comes from factory.  Kids get the concept that real is better than fake, so discuss what’s fake about your diets, and resolve to choose healthy alternatives together.
Redefine dessert:  Using [...]

 
Excess weight increases risk factors for cardiovascular disease, and it’s a fact that people who eat diets rich in whole grain tend to weigh less than those who don’t.
So, start your day with a delicious whole grain cereal for breakfast. Eating whole grain cereals will also help increase your fiber intake. Diets rich in fiber [...]

Remember, you are what you eat, so fill your body with healthy foods that provide necessary vitamins, minerals and nutrients, and cut out the fat, sodium and bad-for-you foods.

Use flavorful herbs and spices instead of salt to add flavor to your favorite dishes
Choose canola or olive oil – which are loaded with good-for-you nutrients and [...]

Maintaining a healthy weight is key to living well.  If you are overweight, a small weight loss – just 5 to 10% of your current weight – will help lower your risks of heart disease and other serious disorders.
It’s easier than you think to cut out extra calories:
- Be aware of serving sizes – they’re probably [...]