Category: NutriNibbles-Organic-Health

TIP OF THE DAY: Blueberry & Yogurt Parfait

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When summer gives you affordable fresh blueberries, go all Bubba Gump on them and make every type of blueberry recipe you can think of: blintzes, cheesecakes, cobbler/crisps, coffee cakes/crumb cakes, cookies, fruit salads, ice cream, lemonade, pancakes, pies, preserves, muffins (try corn muffins or this blueberry muffin recipe), sauces, smoothies, sorbet, sundaes, tarts, trifles, whatever.…
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FOOD 101: Everyday Nutritious Foods

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Here’s great advice about what you should be eating: what nutritionists eat. The original article, from Redbook magazine, was published on Yahoo. Dark berries, especially blueberries (high in antioxidants, low in calories) Almond milk (high in the antioxidant vitamin E and omega-3 fatty acids, which can help lower “bad” LDL cholesterol) Cinnamon (a “superspice,” 1/s…
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TIP OF THE DAY: The Dirty Dozen & The Clean Fifteen

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The bounty of summer produce encourages us to eat more fruits and vegetables. It seems like the healthy thing to do, and it is. But it’s also time to consider the issue of pesticide residues, and when you should buy organic versus conventional produce. Rinsing the produce does not remove all of the chemical residue.…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Do A Pantry Makeover

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Looking for better eating tips? Most households can use a pantry makeover, substituting less good-for-you ingredients to better-for-you ones. Today’s tips are from Mindy Kobrin, who teaches families how to shop smart, cook with joy and celebrate food seasonally. She calls her food philosophy Don’t Worry, Eat Happy. Her top pantry makeover tips: Pretty produce.…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Read Those Nutrition Labels…

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According to a 2012 study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people who read the nutritional information on food labels are generally thinner than those who don’t read labels. Not only do they understand what a portion size is; some foods appear to be much healthier than they really are, with much…
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