Posted by Lauren on Tuesday, April 26, 2011,
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Keep the Doctor Away
Blueberries, oranges, bananas, apples, kiwis, grapes, strawberries, and papayas -- take your pick and take a bite, because these fruits are superfoods for your health.
http://www.lhj.com/recipes/healthy/eating/8-healthiest-fruits-you-should-be-eating/
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Posted by Lauren on Tuesday, April 26, 2011,
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Great Information about the History of the Apple and its Health Benefits:
One of the most popular quotations of the 19th Century was "An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Before the 20th century there was no food pyramid or someone to announce the importance of five servings of fruits and vegetables every day. People simply recognized the healthy attributes of the apple. Some people were also well aware of the apple's relationship to the history of the world. Author-naturalist Henry David Tho... Continue reading ...
Posted by Lauren on Tuesday, April 26, 2011,
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After researching on the web, Answers.com informed me:
Answer:
From "Random House Dictionary of Popular Proverbs and Sayings" by Gregory Y. Titelman (1996): "An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Eating fruit regularly keeps one healthy. First found as a Welsh folk proverb (1866)" 'Eat an apple on going to bed,/ And you'll keep the doctor from earning his bread.' First attested in the United States in 1913..
The Phrase Finder {http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/an-apple-a-day.html}:
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Posted by Lauren on Friday, March 25, 2011,
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The food on your plate has the power to brighten your mood, heal your muscles, help prevent cancer, ward off weight gain and more—as long as you choose the right bites. Here, 50 edibles to improve every inch of you. -Leah McLaughlin Forgetfulness: mediterranean meals, red wine PMS: skim milk, soy Heart disease: peanut butter, whole grains, cocoa powder Sore muscles: cereal, almonds, tart cherries Wrinkles: melon, bell pepper The blues: carbs, black eyed peas Headache: pumpkin seeds, water Weight ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Lauren on Friday, March 25, 2011,
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Posted by Lauren on Thursday, March 24, 2011,
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Discover the math of a healthier plate and the "free" foods you can eat without worrying about counting calories. Mayo Clinic dietitian Cailie Fura teaches you the basics with these four tips.
- Plant based diet
- Energy Density
- Portion Control
- The Plate Method
Your palm= 3 oz.
4 dice= 1.5 oz.
1 die= 1 teaspoon
1 ping pong ball= 2 tablespoons
The Plate Method:
1/2 vegetables
1/4 protein
1/4 carbohydrates
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Posted by Lauren on Tuesday, February 22, 2011,
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Posted by Lauren on Sunday, February 20, 2011,
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Posted by Lauren on Sunday, February 20, 2011,
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Posted by Lauren on Sunday, February 20, 2011,
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1. Oatmeal 2. Yogurt 3. Blueberries 4. Salmon 5. Sweet Potatoes Continue reading ...
Posted by Lauren on Sunday, February 20, 2011,
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Posted by Lauren on Sunday, February 20, 2011,
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Apple or banana slices and peanut butter.
Baked potato with cheese melted on top.
Carrot and celery sticks with dressing.
Cottage cheese with fresh or canned fruit.
Dry cereal with dried fruit.
Energy bars, breakfast bars or granola bars.
Granola with low fat milk and a banana.
Instant oatmeal made with low fat milk and dried fruit.
Crackers and hummus (garbanzo bean dip).
Pudding and graham crackers.
Yogurt and canned fruit.
Peanut butter, crackers and vegetable juice.
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Posted by Lauren on Sunday, February 20, 2011,
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Posted by Lauren on Sunday, February 20, 2011,
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The seeds of the salvia hispanica plant, better known as chia have been used as a foodstuff, energy booster, and medicine as far back as 4 millennia, and reached its zenith during the times of the ancient Aztecs and Mayans. At the peak of its popularity in the ancient world, chia seeds were consumed as far north as the Southwestern United States, where they were popular with Native Americans. http://www.hidalgofoods.com/index.php?route=cms/category&path=24 Continue reading ...
Posted by Lauren on Sunday, February 20, 2011,
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Ingredients:
3/4 c. fruit-flavored, fat-free yogurt
1/3 c. oat bran
1/3 c. sliced peaches, canned in light syrup
1 tbsp. dried cranberries
Directions:
- Layer peach slices in 16 oz. plastic cup.
- Next, layer the yogurt on top of the peach slices.
- Sprinkle dried cranberries on top of the yogurt.
- Top with oat bran.
- Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to eat.
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