A Breakfast Staple That Blocks Heart Failure
March 5th, 2010
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Fruit, veggies, exercise — they all make the heart-healthy list. And now, according to a new study, so does this breakfast staple: cereal.
But we’re not talking about Cocoa Puffs. We’re talking about whole-grain cereals — like steel-cut oats, shredded wheat, or muesli. Men in a study who noshed at least once a week [...]
Blueberries are Better
March 1st, 2010
Get more nutrition from your blueberries by tossing them into a steamy bowl of oatmeal instead of cold cereal and milk.
Why? Because a recent study revealed that combining blueberries and milk in the same meal could block your body’s absorption of the antioxidant goodness in the berries.
The ABCs of Antioxidant Absorption
Blueberries are packed with powerful [...]
A Breakfast Staple That Blocks Heart Failure
January 29th, 2010
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Fruit, veggies, exercise — they all make the heart-healthy list. And now, according to a new study, so does this breakfast staple: cereal.
But we’re not talking about Cocoa Puffs. We’re talking about whole-grain cereals — like steel-cut oats, shredded wheat, or muesli. Men in a study who noshed at least once a week [...]
Yogurt Lowers High BP
November 24th, 2009
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One of my favorite breakfasts is 1/2 cup yogurt (plain, vanilla, any flavored) with 1/4 cup crunchy nuggets cereal. It’s chock full of healthy vitamins, minerals and the texture is great first thingin the morning. The creamy yogurt and crunch of the nuggets really wakes up your mouth!
Courtesy of Realage.com:
It’s creamy, it’s tangy, [...]
7 Hints and Tips to Stay Trim
October 26th, 2009
By using these seven hints and tips, you’ll find yourself staying healthy and trim throughout the holiday season well into Spring when you can renew your exercise program.
From Fox.com:
Eat Breakfast
Eat breakfast – your metabolism will speed up for the rest of the day
Avoid Gas-Inducing Foods
Cut back on gas-producing vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, onions and Brussels [...]
Healthy & Filling Breakfast
October 5th, 2009
Do you start your day with a healthy and nutritious breakfast? Or jot out the door with a go-mug of coffee then carb-out at lunch?
As a diabetic, I’m allowed 40 g carbs per meal, so I use those judiciously. For my breakasts, there’s usually a 1/2 cup dry oatmeal made with either water or soymilk, [...]
