Eggs are part of a healthy diet. Eggs, especially the kind that come from hens raised on pasture and fed with omega-3 grains, can reduce blood triglycerides and increase HDL – the good cholesterol (see here, here and here). Most healthy people can eat one or two eggs a day without increasing their risk of heart disease. […]
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It’s cold and flu season and as always, prevention is better than cure. Here are five tips that will help you stay well all winter. Flu vaccine Autumn is the time to get the flu shot. Consider the vaccine if you are at high risk of developing flu-related complications. The CDC recommends the flu shot for […]
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Turmeric is a herb that belongs to the ginger root family. For thousands of years, people in China and India have used turmeric to cook and for medicinal purposes. Turmeric is also a spice. It gives Asian and Middle Eastern food that warm, peppery and slightly bitter taste. It gives food that golden colour. Today, almost everyone […]
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Hold the spinach Popeye … the Queen of Greens is coming to France. It’s called kale or chou frisé and it’s one of the healthiest foods around. In Europe, kale was a popular vegetable eaten by peasants in the Middle Ages. In the 17th century, English settlers brought kale to the United States, where it gained widespread […]
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In the past 30 years, sugar intake has skyrocketed worldwide. It’s embedded in almost every processed food and drink. Some people call sugar a toxin or a poison. When taken in large amounts, it fuels obesity, diabetes and conditions that lead to heart disease. Triglycerides and metabolic syndrome Sweeteners, such as refined sugar and high fructose corn syrup […]
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