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HEALTHY EATING On Super Bowl Sunday, people across the country will gather at homes, restaurants, and bars to watch the big game and enjoy game-day food. Sadly, traditional football fare tends to be high in fat and calories and low in nutrition. The Calorie Control Council says many Super Bowl fans will consume 2,000 calories […]
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SELF-CARE CORNER Tart cherries may help reduce chronic inflammation, especially for the millions of Americans suffering from joint pain and arthritis, according to research from Oregon Health & Science University. The researchers suggest tart cherries have the “highest anti-inflammatory content of any food” and can help people with osteoarthritis manage their disease. In a study
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HEALTHY EATING Walking down the aisles at the store can feel like you’re in the middle of a commercial. Words like “low-fat,” “reduced calorie,” and “made with real fruit” appear on food packages, making them sound healthy. But how do you know if these foods are really good for you? No matter what claims are
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HEALTHY EATING With one look down the grocery store aisle or a quick glance at a restaurant menu, it’s clear that whole-grain options are popping up everywhere. From quinoa to buckwheat and farro to freekeh, the number of grain possibilities is growing, leaving home cooks and diners puzzled by how to choose the right one
HEALTHY EATING Weight loss can be a difficult task. What works well for one person may not work for another. In addition, so many foods on store shelves claim they are “natural,” “reduced calorie” or “light.” Does this mean you should eat them when you’re trying to lose some weight? Weight-loss or “diet” claims on
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WORK LIFE Many people take a leave of absence from work at some point. It could be for a life event, such as maternity or paternity leave, or because of an illness. A leave of absence is usually an extended period of time off that goes beyond vacation or other type of leave. No matter
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HEALTHY EATING Ingredients: 1/2 cup cherries, dried, not packed 1/2 cup apples, dried, pieces 1/4 cup apricots, dried 1/2 cup English walnuts, pieces 1/4 cup sunflower seeds, raw 1/2 cup raisins, not packed 1/4 cup banana chips 1/4 cup almonds, whole, raw Directions Mix all ingredients in a bowl and divide into small storage bags
HEALTHY EATING Big holiday coming up? Don’t panic. With a good game plan and strategic planning you and your diet can not only survive holidays but you can actually thrive on them. Holidays do not have to be a time of feast or famine-you can strike a happy balance between gorging and self-sacrifice. * Review
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HEALTHY EATING Colder temps, darker and longer days, and the temptation to eat more and move less. Sound like your winter schedule? Boost your mood with this advice from Highmark, a health care company. *Focus on nutrient-rich foods.Eating “comfort foods” may help you relax and give you a mood boost, but it’s only temporary. Nutrient-rich
HEALTHY EATING Eating healthy foods high in iron may help you avoid getting iron-deficiency anemia. Many delicious foods are good sources of iron. The best animal sources of iron include: * Beef or chicken liver * Lean beef * Chicken * Turkey * Oysters Good plant food sources of iron include: * Beans and lentils
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