Decluttering Your Life for Good Health

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by Bridgette Wilson As the weather is finally starting to warm up, I am starting to think more about spring. Lately, I have been in the mood to start focusing on some long overdue reorganizing and decluttering. When we think about decluttering, we often focus on the exterior areas of our lives, such our closets, garage and even our office desks at work. However, have you ever thought that maybe it was time to do some mental decluttering? For many of us, we carry around stuff that we… Read More →

Nuts for Calories

@USDA_ARS ARS scientists have shown that some tree nuts, such as pistachios, actually have fewer calories than previously thought by improving the method used for estimating calories.   View Full Article: https://www.ars.usda.gov/news-events/news/research-news/2018/nuts-for-calories/  

To eat less salt, enjoy the spice of life

@HarvardHealth Adding a little extra spice to your food may help you eat less #salt View Full Article: http://bit.ly/2oDC33T

Is a gluten-free diet healthy for someone who doesn’t have celiac disease or gluten-sensitivity?

@MayoClinic A #gluten-free diet can still be a healthy way to eat depending on which gluten-free foods you choose… View Full Article: http://mayocl.in/2I0meNo

Add more fiber to your diet!

Fiber- along with adequate fluid intake – moves quickly & relatively easily through your digestive tract & helps it function properly… may also help reduce the risk of obesity, heart disease & diabetes View Full Article: http://mayocl.in/2CKBCda  

The Best Sources of Omega-3 Fatty Acids

If you want to increase your intake of omega-3 fatty acids, put down the pills! Unless you have a diagnosed vitamin or mineral deficiency, nutritional needs are best met with food, not supplements. Research shows that omega-3 fatty acids can improve your cardiovascular health. Here, according to dietitian Anna Taylor, MS, RD, LD, CDE, are some of the best ways to add more omega-3-rich foods into your diet. View Full Article: http://cle.clinic/2FHp0Xq  

Freezing 101

Freezing is an effective way to make perishable items last longer. The process of freezing prevents the growth of bacteria, yeasts and molds that cause food spoilage and food poisoning. However, it is important to follow these tips to safely freeze and protect the quality of your foods. View Full Article: http://bit.ly/2FzwcXM  

Give leftovers a makeover

Getting quick, nutritious meals on the table can be challenging for busy families. To make the most of your food preparation time, consider incorporating leftovers as planned-overs. “Planned-over” means planning ahead to buy or prepare amounts of food that give you servings for more than one meal, and then planning ways to use the leftovers. View Full Article: http://bit.ly/2Gm23Jh    

What you should know about organic foods

We all want to eat healthy and the best produce available…but is it really worth it to spend extra bucks in an organic product? It is important to be educated in what is worth to buy organic and what is not. The following article will explain the produce that is worth buying organic and how to be aware of not falling in the marketing for organic foods. View Full Article: https://www.uhc.com/health-and-wellness/nutrition/organic-foods

DASH diet: Healthy eating to lower your blood pressure

Source: Mayo Clinic The DASH diet emphasizes portion size, eating a variety of foods and getting the right amount of nutrients. Discover how DASH can improve your health and lower your blood pressure View full article http://mayocl.in/2GDEElQ