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Eating Well

A Complete Guide to a Vegetarian Diet

November 29, 2011 Eating Well

By Denise Lodge Older adults concerned about their risk of heart disease, stroke, or type-2 diabetes may want to consider a vegetarian diet. A recent study published in Diabetes Care analysed the dietary patterns of 773 people whose average age was 60 years. Vegetarians and semi-vegetarians studied were three years older than non-vegetarians. Despite their [...]

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Paleo Diet Overview: Eating in the Stone Age

October 20, 2011 Eating Well
Paleo Diet Overview

The Paleo Diet’s pros and cons are discussed. The paleolithic diet has the nutritional benefits of high dietary protein and fibre, and low sodium, but the possible disadvantages of low calcium and vitamin D. Meals are comprised of easily accessible ingredients, and are not complicated to prepare.

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Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D?

July 28, 2011 Eating Well
Vitamin D

Learn more about the benefits of Vitamin D, the symptoms of Vitamin D deficiencies and the best sources of Vitamin D from sunlight, vitamin D rich foods, fortified foods and supplements.

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Hail Kale! The Workhorse of the Garden

July 19, 2011 Eating Well
Guide To Kale

Everything you ever wanted to know about Kale from its health benefits, long history, and the different varieties. Also includes instructions for planting your own Kale and a recipe for Garlic & Melted Kale.

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Healthy Foods that Can Help Prevent Heart Disease

July 5, 2011 Eating Well
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By Jessica Siebert Diet is very important in preventing heart disease. In fact, foods have been shown to quell inflammation which is the main cause of plaque build up in arteries. Adding various foods to your diet can significantly prevent, and even reverse heart disease. Below is a list of heart healthy foods to include [...]

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Raving About Radishes

May 5, 2011 Eating Well
Radishes

By Nancy Bennett My husband calls it green fever. After winter months spent going over seed catalogs and paying a king’s ransom for lettuce at the local market, I crave to eat my own greens, and preferably one that I can grow myself. Enter the radish. Radishes take about 4 weeks to grow so they [...]

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Crockpot Cooking- Slowly Cooking Up a Storm

February 23, 2011 Eating Well
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By Annalise Klingbeil My life changed the day I purchased a slow cooker How any Canadian can make it through a chilly winter without this miracle appliance is a mystery. Alongside long johns, winter tires and hockey skates, a slow cooker or Crock Pot is a quintessential Canadian winter must-have. There’s nothing quite like a [...]

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5 New Foods You Should Try this Fall

August 27, 2010 Eating Well
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By Travis Rea Eating foods that are in season and ideally locally grown will cut down on your grocery bill and reduce your carbon footprint. Here are my top 5 foods that you should try this Fall. Swiss Chard Where I live in the Lower Mainland, BC we are lucky to have local Swiss chard [...]

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Health Benefits of Nuts & Seeds

August 10, 2010 Eating Well
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Nuts and Seeds have been given a bad rap over the years because of the high fat content but we are now learning the important benefits good fats have on our overall health. Benefits of Nuts & Seeds • Nuts and Seeds are the richest source of vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant that can help [...]

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The Anti-Inflammatory Diet

May 4, 2010 Eating Well
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There is constantly new research being published about what we should and should not eat. Eating well is not always easy. But I hope this article will make it simple. Food is the fuel we put in our bodies. Discovering the best form of fuel and then consistently using it is the key to increased [...]

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