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What Are Some Foods That Help With Inflammation And Arthritis?

Posted: 05/14/2013

Sean RybackFT Mission Hills"Many of us have the challenge of facing unwanted inflammation in our body and arthritis in our daily lives. This breakdown of cartilage along with our body’s negative immune response most commonly happens in our major joints, causing pain and irritation. How do we fight it? The sweet answer: chocolate! The phytochemicals in cocoa have...

What Are Some Good Bone Building Foods?

Posted: 05/01/2013

Marissa TafuriFT East Greenwich"You can build strong bones through exercise.  But you can also make a change in the strength of your bones through what you eat.  Here are some different foods that will make a big difference in your quest for stronger bones!"Seeds are filled with trace minerals such as magnesium, copper, boron, zinc and manganese. Magnesium may...

The Top 5 Foods To Eat For A Healthy Heart

Posted: 02/12/2013

The Top 5 Foods To Eat For A Healthy Heart It's Heart Health Month meaning this month is ablaze with the color red! The purpose of the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women movement is to call attention to the fact that heart disease is the #1 killer of women (and men). Take care of your heart and tap into the heart-healthy power of eating red to garner the healing...

Bone Health Nutrition

Posted: 05/08/2012

Bone Health Nutrition May is National Osteoporosis Awareness Month.  Here are some special nutritional tips geared towards helping you stave off the onset of osteoporosis: EAT CALCIUM-RICH FOODS When it comes to preventing and treating osteoporosis, calcium is the mineral to bone up on. Aim to get 1,000 to 1,200 mg of calcium daily from the foods you eat....

Dr. Janet's Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Posted: 11/23/2011

  1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and cut in half• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil• 3 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Serves 4  Per 2/3 cup servingNutritional Information Food weight: 1.0Calories: 113;Fat 7g (0 g EPA, 0 g DHA, <1 g ALA);Saturated Fat: 1 g;Cholesterol:...