Don’t Throw the Pumpkin Seeds Out! [Recipe]
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"Each year," says a hopeful Linus, "the Great Pumpkin rises out of the pumpkin patch he thinks is most sincere. He has to choose this one!" While nothing more than a cape-clad Snoopy ever appears, the truth is that pumpkins are sincerely great on both flavor and nutrition. Prepared correctly, pumpkins and pumpkin seeds can reduce inflammation and help you...
Study Shows Grandmothers Key to Human Survival
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Some Hospitals Now Promoting Local Produce
For years, people have complained about the quality of hospital food. It seems that for a place where you go to have health care issues addressed, the lack of appealing, healthy and appetizing food is tragic. However, in a new movement toward utilizing local farmers for produce, it seems that hospitals may be getting their act together. Local Sustainable Programs In...
Food Addiction: The Intense Battle of Our Cravings
The media's buzzing about food addiction: out-of-control eating that hooks your brain, almost like tobacco or street drugs. Take a look at Daymon Patterson, the self-promoting fast-food addict on YouTube (Dr. Oz has offered him drive-thru diet tips!) and a recent pronouncement from U.S. Secretary of Health Kathleen Sebelius that obesity can be "an addiction." Clearly, for many of you,...
Childhood Education, Nutrition and Fitness Can Beat Obesity Epidemic
In a breakthrough study from the University of Michigan Health System, researchers have discovered that long term obesity may be extremely difficult to reverse. The study, published in the October Journal of Clinical Investigation, may explain why severe food restriction and exercising often do not work for many people who are in the late stages of chronic obesity. Long Term...
Plant-based Diet Boosts Your Fight Against Chronic Diseases
More and more research is coming out to support eating a plant-based diet for healthy functioning. In a recent article published in Food Technology Magazine, Editor Toni Tarver talks about the benefits of a plant-based diet. Chronic Health Conditions and Food According to Tarver, many of the bioactive components of plant foods have a substantial impact on the development of serious...
Limitations of Antibiotics in Cold and Flu; 3 Natural Alternatives
In a study presented to the American College of Chest Physicians, researchers reaffirmed the limitations of antibiotic medications when treating certain health conditions. Although antibiotics can be a productive treatment for bacterial infections, they are not effective at all for treating most colds and flu viruses. Overexposure Leading to Ineffective Treatment For many parents, the automatic response when their child is...
The Trick for a Fun, Healthy Halloween for Your Kids
Americans will spend more than $2.5 billion on Halloween costumes ($310 million goes to costumes for dogs and a few cooperative cats!), and if that's not scary enough, this year $2 billion will be spent on Halloween candy. Clearly, you and your kids can't join in the festivities and avoid the candy train entirely. So what's a conscientious parent...
Get Familiar With Your Poop, It Could Prevent Colon Cancer
In a study conducted in England, it was discovered that approximately 25 percent of people with colon cancer are not diagnosed until far into the potentially fatal health condition. In many cases, they do not realize their life is at risk until they are in the emergency room due to pain and discomfort. Although colon cancer is one of...
Healthy Leap of Faith: Small Changes Lead to Long, Healthy Life
Individuals who aspire to lead a long and healthy life, engaging in multiple healthy activities increases the likelihood of achieving that goal. Researchers in England studied the long term impact of behaviors such as not smoking, limiting alcohol intake, eating a healthy diet and regular physical activity. Their study revealed the more healthy behaviors study participants engaged in, the...
