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nutrition articlesA gluten-free diet may protect the heart, tooGoing gluten free may help protect you from heart disease, particularly those with rheumatoid arthritis. ... The nutrition linkWatching his 5-year-old son participate in a holiday pageant at school last December, Gary Greaves says he was blown away by how much Brandon had changed since first being diagnosed with autism in 2005... Smart snacksYour kids just walked in the door, ravenous. They head straight for the fridge and grab … an apple or a few mini-carrots and a big glass of organic milk. Sound hard to believe?... Drink it upMost children would choose sugary soda over water any day. In fact, soft drinks — which are linked to tooth decay, skin problems, and poor concentration in kids — constitute the biggest source of refined sugar in the American diet... A new way to get your vitaminsFruits and Vegetables packed with vitamins, and how to sneak it into your diet... Pick your pastaQuinoa Native to the Andes, quinoa is the seed of a leafy plant related to beets. When ground up and mixed with corn or wheat flour, quinoa produces a... Body boostAs you add birthdays, you might notice that your metabolism the complex process by which the food you eat gets converted into energy has put on the brakes... Another reason to eat your folateFolic acid is in everything from leafy greens and fruits to dried beans and nuts. Unfortunately arsenic is in a lot of things, too including our drinking... Carotenes in carrots and other veggies protect the heartWhat’s up doc? Though Bugs Bunny’s favorite munchable—carrots—may not keep him safe from Elmer Fudd, they may just keep him from dying of heart disease. ... Raise healthy eatersAs parents, we all want our children to grow up strong and well nourished, with a good sense of nutrition and a healthy approach to food. In reality... |
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