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Summer Eating: The Herbal Connection

Jun 28, 2019 12:37PM ● By Kajsa Nickels

Adding raw, organic herbs to summer fare both cools us down and provides us with nutrients that can lower blood pressure and boost energy.

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3-D Meat: Printer Produces Plant-Based Substitute

Jun 04, 2019 08:29PM

A researcher has developed a synthetic meat substitute using vegetable proteins that imitate protein complexes found in real meat and can be produced using a 3-D printer to mimic the texture of beef or chicken.

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Eat More Carbs to Lower Heart Risk: Popular Diets Can Impact Cardiovascular Health

May 31, 2019 11:47AM

Low-carb diets such as Atkins, ketogenic and paleo, which emphasize protein instead of fruits, vegetable and grains, significantly increase the risk of atrial fibrillation, a new study shows.

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Eat Med Diet to Boost Performance: Increases Running Speeds

May 31, 2019 11:47AM

Eleven athletes ran five kilometers a good six percent faster after four days on a Mediterranean diet compared to four days on a Western diet.

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Imbibe Less to Lower Blood Pressure: Link to Alcohol Consumption

May 31, 2019 11:47AM

Consuming as few as seven to 13 alcoholic drinks a week increases the risk of high blood pressure, say researchers.

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Medicinal Mushrooms: Beyond Buttons and Portabellas

May 31, 2019 11:46AM ● By April Thompson

Reishi, lion’s mane, cordyceps and other types of mushrooms have powerful compounds that protect cognition, boost immunity and lower stress – and that’s just for starters.

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Vision Quest: Eat a Rainbow of Color for Healthy Eyes

Apr 30, 2019 11:46AM ● By Melinda Hemmelgarn

Fight and prevent cataracts and macular degeneration with two key nutrients found particularly in colorful fruits and veggies.

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Fruits and Veggies Boost Moods: Eating Produce Heightens Mental Well-Being

Apr 30, 2019 11:46AM

Based on health data of 40,000 people, British researchers found that simply eating more produce measurably heightens mental well-being.

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Whole Foods Versus Vitamins: Giving the Body What it Needs

Apr 02, 2019 01:05AM ● By Cecile Raynor

Today, even mindful consumers that eat healthy can’t consume as many servings of fruit and vegetables to match what our body was getting when the soil was producing fully nutritious food.

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Potluck for the 21st Century: Breaking Bread, Building Community

Mar 29, 2019 12:12PM ● By April Thompson

Using phone apps as well as workplace and neighborhood contacts, friends and strangers are coming together to share healthy, home-cooked meals.

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