Cinnamon is a favorite spice to add to a variety of dishes and drinks around the holidays, including coffee. Besides being low in calories, cinnamon also contains other health benefits including being an anti-inflammatory, boosting brain function, and lowering cholesterol and triglycerides levels. And on top of that, cinnamon is …
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Last week the University of Idaho's Women's Center sponsored Gloria Steinem to speak at the Women's Leadership Conference. Over the last 40 years, Ms. Steinem has played a pivotal role in the women's equality movement and is the co-founder of Ms. Magazine. In 1995 she was listed as one of …
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So you planted mint this year and now you know what "caution: may take over your garden" means. What do you do with it besides use it to freshen the garbage disposal? While I am unaware of any good recipes for "Stirfried Mint," I do have some ideas to share …
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Summer break is often when your child's healthy eating plan takes a vacation. As summer comes to a close, it's time to refocus your efforts to make sure your child is healthy and ready to learn to make those all important grades. Providing healthful meals and plenty of physical activity …
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For those venturing off to college for the first time, it is a time of transition and new beginnings. Breaking away from familial routines, favorite foods and evening barbecues means time to establish independence. For many this also means the dreaded "Freshman 15" referring to the 15 pounds many young …
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Ah, the peach - a classic sign of summer, that shows up in desserts and salads, an anticipated addition to farmers' markets and stands across the country from June through August. August is actually National Peach Month! You may love this sweet, juicy fruit, but how much do you know …
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Nothing says summer like sipping on a cool beverage in the backyard or while looking out over the lake. But when it comes to cocktails, these can be real calorie hogs. For example, a 16-ounce pina colada can clock in a whopping 880 calories. If you're looking for something to …
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Summer vacations are here and so are the long and sometimes dreaded road trips. Regardless if your children are toddlers or teens, keeping road trips healthy is always a challenge. Typical road trip food consists of convenience store calorie laden cuisine such as chips, sodas and candy. Simply, a 16 …
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Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids , found in cold water fish such as salmon, have long been considered positive additives to the diet because they protect against chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer and rheumatoid arthritis. Now there may be another benefit to omega-3's which have been linked to reducing …
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Whether you are packing for a hike, camping trip, an emergency or simply stuck on a desert island, there are basic foods that we all need to be aware of for survival. Depending upon body size, genes and other unique factors, the average person may be able to survive without …
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Summer vacation means the Summer Food Program is back in gear. The USDA wants to ensure children have easy access to Summer Food Service Program sites across the state. Funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Summer Food Service Program supports free breakfast, lunch and supper meals, as well …
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Summer is a great time for eating fresh fruits and vegetables, whether they come from the local farmer's market, grocery store or your garden. Fresh produce may become contaminated with harmful pathogens that can cause food poisoning. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, one in six Americans get …
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Spring is in the air, so for many of us this means spring cleaning is right around the corner. Don't forget to add the refrigerator and freezer to your spring cleaning list. Waiting deep inside them could be scary "science experiments." Food kept too long or at improper temperatures can …
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One in three adults has some form of heart/cardiovascular disease. That means that 33 percent of you are the "one in three" who really need to make healthy eating a priority. Most of the deaths and risk factors for heart disease are preventable. Your food choices have a big impact …
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I confess I'm a Valentine's Day sap - I love the flowers, cards and the chocolate! There's nothing more enjoyable than the chocolate on V-Day. Whether you're single, wishing you weren't single, crazy in love or crazy over an ex: There's some mystical power that chocolate has over us. After …
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