Sep 082012
 
health-benefits-garlic

The benefits of garlic as a dietary supplement have been heralded for many years. Let’s separate fact from fiction so you can make an informed choice.

Facts:

Out of 37 observational studies 28 showed some help in preventing cancer. The problem is these studies were simply use garlic versus don’t use garlic.
Fact 1; Garlic does help prevent cancer.

Out of 37 random trials dehydrated garlic (pills, liquid, etc.) showed a reduction in the bad LDL cholesterol and triglycerides after 3 months.
Fact 2; Garlic does help lower LDL cholesterol and triglycerides.

In 27 small placebo/garlic controlled trials there was no differences worth mentioning for lowering blood pressure. Continue reading »

Sep 032012
 
grocerysh

Healthy eating Guidelines from the Department of Health and Human Services will guide us on our shopping trip. To make things easy we will shop only for ourselves and only for one week. Since we’re not on a diet I think we should go all out with a 2000 calorie diet. Hmmmmmmmmm *Note that items in red are the dietary requirements provided by the Department of Health and Human Services.

I’ll get the fruit (no added sugar or fats) (one medium fruit equals a cup) (14 cups)

4- oranges

4- bananas

32 ounces- fruit juice (unsweetened)

1 large- bunch of grapes


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Aug 082012
 
Healthy Eating on the Back Burner

 Here are 11 tips to help make healthy meal preparation a less time-consuming proposition.

1. Keep a shopping list. And always in plain view and up-to-date.

2. Make a weekly menu. Then scan all the recipes and add needed items to your shopping list.

3. Shop regularly at the same market. It pays to know where everything is.

4. Call ahead for unusual items. Nip frustration in the bud: If you need star fruit or fresh raspberries, zero in first by phone to see if two stops are necessary.

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