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Omega 3s and Heart Health – Healthy Eating

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Omega-3 fatty acids have been linked to a number of health benefits ranging from improved cholesterol to preserving brain function as we age.  As it pertains to weight loss, one study showed that the consumption of omega-3s increased fat burning preferentially to carbohydrate burning.  This suggests a positive impact to body composition through the reduction of fat stores. As is the case with most nutritional ingredients, scientists don’t really understand how they … Continue reading

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Grilling Watch Outs – Wire Brushes

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Grilling can be a very healthy way to prepare most meats.  Marinades tend to add a lot of flavor to the meat without a ton of calories.  There is one thing that you need to watch, and this is the wire brushes that you use to clean them.  The wire bristles in these brushes can dislodge and stick to your grill.  Once there, these wire bristles can wind up in … Continue reading

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Some Groups of Americans Need to Increase their Vitamin D, Iron, and B6

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While most Americans are getting enough vitamins, pockets of deficiencies remain.  The largest of which is for vitamin D in African-Americans.  Nearly a third of all African-Americans are deficient in vitamin D. The Centers of Disease Control conducts a yearly health survey called National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.  In this survey, they collect data on a number of health and nutritional variables.  This recent report is based upon blood … Continue reading

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Some Groups Aren’t Getting Enough Vitamins

A recent study by the government showed that although most Americans are getting their recommended amounts of vitamins and other nutrients, pockets of people remain, who are not.  Women, African-Americans, and Hispanics are more likely to be low in certain key nutrients. The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, or NHANES, is a yearly national survey which is run by the Centers of Disease Control (CDC).  Yearly blood and urine … Continue reading

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Panera Bread®: Café Sandwiches-Anvanca® Weight Loss Plan TipMyBalance™

The half sandwiches rule at Panera.  Given the richness of the breads they serve, you should try as much as possible to just have half.  If you fail, it’s not that bad.  Most of their whole sandwich offerings are below the 50 cents per meal guideline.  Just make sure you don’t have sides, sugary drinks, or milk based coffees/espressos. The Anvanca weight loss plan, TipMyBalance, is a simple and easy way to lose … Continue reading

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