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Green beans – Strings of health benefits

Green beans – Strings of health benefits

We were taught to eat our vegetables at dinner whether we liked them or not, and green beans were on that menu from time to time. We might know them better by the names “string beans” or “snap beans”. If… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Nutrition, Weight Loss
Beans: A little goes a long way

Beans: A little goes a long way

The musical fruit. Beans are a very healthy type of food that is affordable and versatile. Different types are enjoyed by different cultures. Beans are classified as legumes and grow in pods that have beans inside. These pods come from… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness Nutrition, Food, Nutrition, Weight Loss
Ten cancer fighting foods that will improve your diet and your health

Ten cancer fighting foods that will improve your diet and your health

Cancer has had a major impact in the U.S. and across the world.  In 2016, it is estimated that 1,685,210 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. and 595,690 people will die from the disease. (1) In… 0 Shares | | Posted in Nutrition
Mediterranean diet improves cognition, protects brain and heart, and reduces risk of type 2 diabetes by 52%!

Mediterranean diet improves cognition, protects brain and heart, and reduces risk of type 2 diabetes by 52%!

Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States. (1) There are very few cases of heart disease in countries of the Mediterranean.  Researchers believe that their healthy diet is the main reason for their low… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Food, Health, Health, Medicine, News, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine
Protect or fight against breast cancer with these eleven foods!

Protect or fight against breast cancer with these eleven foods!

Approximately one in eight women will develop invasive breast cancer in their lifetime.(1)  Whether you opt for conventional treatment or non-conventional, it is important to understand how food can help fight and protect against cancer. Studies show these eleven foods… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Food, Health, Health, Medicine, News, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine
Three Sisters: Growing Beans, Corn, and Squash

Three Sisters: Growing Beans, Corn, and Squash

As spring gets closer families are beginning gardening projects that not only bring them together but also provide nutritional balance. Such gardens include vegetables that complement one another also known as companion gardening. As of late indoor gardens, small gardens,… 0 Shares | | Posted in Aquaponics, Arts & Culture, Chemicals, Child Care, Entertainment, Environment, Farming, Fitness, Fitness Nutrition, Food, Food, Gardening, GMOs, Health, Health, Home, Lifestyle, News, Nutrition, Personal Care, Recipes, Water, Weird, World
Delicious Homemade Vegetable Soup

Delicious Homemade Vegetable Soup

On warm winter nights home made vegetable soup is especially enjoyable. It is a delicious and an easy way to add healthy vegetables to one’s diet. It can be enjoyed as a main meal or side dish. Adding meat broth… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Food, Health, Lifestyle, News, Nutrition, Recipes
Study: For Better Health and Weight Control, Eat More Beans and Lentils

Study: For Better Health and Weight Control, Eat More Beans and Lentils

It’s no secret that eating fiber-rich foods extends a host of health benefits to individuals, ranging from improved heart health to a lowered diabetes risk. In fact, multiple studies from the Harvard School of Public Health show that high total… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Food, Health, Health, Lifestyle, News, Nutrition, Recipes
4 Foods With More Potassium Than a Banana

4 Foods With More Potassium Than a Banana

Potassium is playing an important role in muscle strength, heart health, nervous system and maintain other important organ systems in good condition. You should not underestimate the importance of this mineral in your diet, as if you don’t get enough,… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Food, Health, Health, Nutrition
The importance of beans

The importance of beans

Beans have more servings of fiber than any other vegetable. One single serving will give you 20 percent of your daily-recommended fiber. Researchers in Japan did a seven-year study. They studied more than 43,000 people between the ages of 40… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health