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What is vegetti? Vegetti is our nickname for vegetables that are cut into a spaghetti shape. Buy the cutter online or buy the them in the produce section of most grocery stores and Whole Foods stores. You can get them in different varieties such as zucchini squash, as pictured here (our favorite) or in sweet ... “Vegetti” & MeatBalls
 


Lactose, the type of carbohydrate found in milk, is not well digested in approximately 15% of people of northern European descent, up to 80% of blacks and Latinos, and up to 100% of American Indians and Asians; causing gas, bloating, and diarrhea. Yet perhaps there’s more to not tolerating...
 


The old adage that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day” is still relevant today.  Recent research by Dr. Hana Kahleova, from the Loma Linda University School of Public Health (LLUSPH), in California evaluated the effect of meal timing and weight gain and found some very interesting results. Her colleagues in addition to ... Daily Breakfast Brings Weight Loss
 


The American Heart Association (AHA) recently released updated recommendations for the types of fat Americans consume to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), the leading global cause of death worldwide. According to 2014 United States statistics, 1 of every 3 deaths was due to heart disease, stroke, or other...
 
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Marketing for the alkaline diet makes it sound like it will cure everything from cancer to arthritis as well as promote weight loss. The alkaline diet enthusiasts claim that eating foods that make your body more alkaline, as opposed to acidic, changes the body’s pH balance to improve health....
 

Every poster contains information that is evidence-based, accurate and up-to-date. Richly-colored, graphic design and style educates, entertains and decorates.
 

These fun and educational incentives make the perfect prizes, rewards, awards, and gifts for health and wellness promotion. Set them up at your next wellness fair, nutrition class, or company raffle.
 
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Fast and easy ways to serve winter squash everyone will love Topping Ideas Basic preparation for acorn squash or butternut squash: Vent the squash by carefully poking holes with a small knife. Steam the squash in the microwave for 2-5 minutes. Allow to cool. Cut the squash in half and remove and discard the seeds. ... Winter Squash 101