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Almost daily, you’ll likely overhear a conversation at the grocery store or friendly gathering about giving up carbs. It seems that the whole world is obsessed with losing weight and breaking the bread habit is touted most often. While I agree that reducing refined processed grains like doughnuts, cake and cookies will help with weight ... On your plate- grains
 
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Last week we briefly discussed inflammation and provided an overview of arthritis. If you never have to deal with OA, gout, or other forms of arthritis, consider yourself lucky! Arthritis is all too common for so many. This week, we’ll dive a little deeper and talk about the “heart...
 
Food and Health

Did you know that there is no definition about the amount of whole grains contained in foods labeled "whole grain?"
Prevention, MyPlate

Nutrition Month is finally here! We have been waiting to celebrate for a long time now, but we've also been wondering about where to begin. After we put our heads together, we decided we'd like to start with making a healthful and balanced plate. This lesson can help revitalize meal habits and is a great way to begin a push toward a healthful lifestyle.
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When people hear of a Mediterranean diet, visions of endless baskets of bread and olive oil or pizza may come to mind. And while these foods are certainly eaten by various populations living near the Mediterranean, the Mediterranean diet really focuses more on whole grains. Whole grains are those...
Food and Health

Despite the popularity of cutting carbs like bread, cereal, and pasta, science continues to support eating whole grains for best health.