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Eat Raspberries!

Posted: 02/20/2012

Raspberries are a great source of fiber—some of it soluble in the form of pectin, which helps lower cholesterol. Raspberries are super high in fiber; one cup of raspberries has 8 grams (women need about 25 grams a day and men, about 35).

Orange you healthy!

Posted: 02/13/2012

 

A sweet and juicy naval orange contains a mere 64 calories…but WOW there’s a lot of nutrition “squeezed” into that orange!

Eat Mango! Feb Tip #1

Posted: 02/06/2012

Just one cup of this luscious heart healthy fruit gives you 80 percent of the daily value for immune-boosting vitamin C, 25 percent of vitamin A (in its “provitamin” form, beta-carotene).

Eat Flaxseed! Tip #5

Posted: 01/30/2012

Flaxseed has been around for centuries. Some call it one of the most powerful plant foods on the planet, and there's increasing evidence that it may help reduce your risk of heart disease, cancer, stroke and diabetes.

January NT Tip #4- Salmon

Posted: 01/24/2012

Wild salmon is a phenomenal source of the super heart-healthy fat, the long chain omega-3s (DHA and EPA) that reduce inflammation in the body and thereby reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer. Wild salmon is practically free of contaminants (mercury and PCB).

January NT Tip #3

Posted: 01/16/2012

Oats (especially the fiber-packed steel cut variety) are chock full of essential vitamins, minerals and cholesterol-lowering fiber. Oatmeal is also overflowing with protective antioxidants that have been shown to reduce disease-causing inflammation in the body.

January Nutrition Tip #2- Drink Black Tea

Posted: 01/09/2012

Black tea is a great way to get a healthy dose of flavanoids (protective compounds that neutralize health-damaging particles called free-radicals) and may discourage skin wrinkling as we age.

January Tip #1- Eat Dark Red Kidney Beans

Posted: 01/02/2012

Dark red kidney beans pack a nutritional punch for a low cost. They are loaded with fiber, protein and vitamins and may be added to many of your favorite dishes.

Nutrition Tip #4 Coffee is GOOD for you!

Posted: 12/26/2011

Coffee IS good for you! Not only does it provide a morning jolt for some, but even decaf gives you benefits. It is the NUMBER 1 source of antioxidants in the American diet.

Drink Your Milk!! Dec. Tip #3

Posted: 12/19/2011

Drink fat free, soy milk or almond milk. These are the lowest calorie/fat options for getting optimum calcium for strong bones, heart health and Vitamin D.