As you read this, a fatty acid called EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) is helping to regulate your blood pressure, immune system, heart health, and various organ systems throughout your body. A related substance, DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) is an important building block in your brain and eye, and is essential in helping you think and see. For […]
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As I pass the supermarket tasting booth and the woman giving out chicken samples I say with an insincere smile “No thanks, I don’t eat slaughterhouse products.” Or at least that’s what my evil twin says. It’s a dilemma. When I see those bits of chicken, I also see the de-beaking process. I recall the
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No, not THAT gas crisis. After all, this is a nutrition column. I’m talking about challenges that may arise (in fact sometimes fill the room) when we switch from low to higher fibre diets. Often people are cautious about getting too full of beans, due to the reputation of these foods in the aroma department.
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Compared with typical eating patterns today, our ancestors’ diets provided 4 to 6 times as much fiber. Does this matter? What is fibre, anyway? How much do we require for good health? What are good sources? Fibre is the part of plants that we do not digest. It gives plants their structure. In contrast, animals
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The Atkins and low carb. crazes have peaked and are now fading away; in the process we learned a thing or two. First that refined white flour and refined white sugar are bad, bad, bad for you. Second that when you cut calories, it’s important to make sure that your menu includes plenty of protein-packed
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Will you share holiday meals with family and friends who range from turkey-loving carnivores through to vegetarians, vegans, or raw foods entusiasts? With such diverse tastes to satisfy, creating a festive menu presents a challenge. Here\’s a typical scenario, plus a few possible solutions. Each year, a different member of your family takes a turn
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