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When you are healthy, eating enough food to get the nutrients you need is usually not a problem. In fact, most nutrition guidelines stress eating lots of vegetables, fruits, and ...

Most eating-related side effects of cancer treatments go away after the treatment ends. Sometimes side effects such as poor appetite, dry mouth, change in taste or smell, trouble swallowing, or ...

What is BMI? Body Mass Index (BMI) is a number calculated from a person’s weight and height. BMI is a reliable indicator of body fatness for people. BMI does not ...

With wealth pretty much out the door for now, we would all do well to keep an extra watchful eye on our health. I know I’m going to keep this ...

I just wrote the word "diet" in the title so you'd know what I was talking about, but honestly, that should be a swear word. How about, "5 easy ways ...

Calabaza Squash Calabaza is a type of pumpkin-like squash that is round in shape and varies in size. It can be as large as a watermelon or as small as ...

Ingredients: Yukon gold potatoes, sweet potatoes, string beans, carrots, peppers, onions, zucchini squash, parsnips, brussell sprouts, asparagus, roma tomatoes, lemons, flat leaf parsley, thyme, and basil (Or any other favorite ...

The Glory of Grains We find ourselves now entering that transition time – it’s still winter in most parts of the U.S., but every now and then we get those ...

The health benefits of dark chocolate have been big news lately. Women in particular respond to chemicals in chocolate that boost our serotonin and endorphin levels. Chocolate contains high levels ...

What are the things indoors that should concern me the most? Most people spend about 90 percent of their time indoors― in their homes or other buildings. So for many ...

Simplify Choose products with simpler ingredient lists and fewer synthetic chemicals. Avoid synthetic fragrance (look for the word “fragrance” on labels), and use fewer products overall. Ask yourself if you ...