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    The Benefits of Berries

    Health Notes by Dr. Liz

    The likes of raspberries, strawberries, blackberries and other summertime berries are sweet nutritional delights. Each 1-cup serving of berries packs about 50% plus of vitamin C needs and a third of fiber needs in only 60 calories or less! Plus, berries’ rich, deep colors come from special compounds called anthocyanins, which research studies show help stave off cancer and other chronic diseases such as heart disease and age-related changes in the brain that lead to memory loss.

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  2. Grain Bowl Anatomy

    Bowl Beauty

    Call them what you want… Hippie bowls, macro bowls or glory bowls—just eat them! These one-bowl meals are all the foodie rage and for good reason. A well-designed bowl supplies a filling array of just about every nutrient you need in an easy-to-eat, eye-appealing format that you can take anywhere for munching.

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    Spring Refreshers

    Spring has sprung in our coffee bar and brought a fresh and flavorful menu of amazing juices and smoothies with it! Along with enjoying classics like the Vita-Mint (made with fresh mint, lemon, orange, apple and pineapple), now’s the perfect time to branch out and try some of our newest drinks, like the Cleansing Tonic (made with beet, ginger, lemon, parsley, carrot and apple) and these other springtime sips!

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  4. Citrus Fruits

    Put Some Sunshine In Your Winter

    Health Notes by Dr. Liz

    Citrus like oranges, tangerines, pomelos, grapefruits, kumquats and other fruits have a wealth of health-boosting nutrients such as vitamin C (50 to over 100% Daily Value per fruit), fiber and potent cancer-fighting compounds, such as limonene. Check out some other interesting nutritional properties of common citrus fruits!

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    DIY Turmeric Tricks

    Turmeric root is a cousin of ginger root and can be used freshly grated in many recipes. Plus, there’s no need to peel the root as the skin is much softer than ginger root’s outer skin. Using fresh turmeric root may provide greater anti-inflammatory and antioxidant potency than dried turmeric powder, but both forms work well in a variety of uses, like these DIY recipes!

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    Golden Goodness

    Health Notes by Dr. Liz

    Used in Indian curries and other Asian cuisines, turmeric sets dishes aglow with its rich yellow-orange color thanks to a special compound called curcumin. In fact the name curcumin comes from the ancient Sanskrit word for “yellow.” Research studies show curcumin has very strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which means turmeric may “calm” irritated situations inside cells on a microscopic level such as in the heart and brain. 

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  7. Heart–Healthy Art Contest

    Heart Health Month is here and we’re celebrating with a Heart-Healthy Art Contest just for kids! While this special video and contest are designed for children ages 3-11, kids of all ages can benefit from learning how to treat their heart right! Watch the video to see how you can help take care of your heart with heart-healthy foods and activities!

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    Know Your Mandarins

    Health Notes by Dr. Liz

    Mandarins are an easy-peel citrus fruit that make great take-along snacks. Plus, they’re packed with plenty of vitamin C—more than 100% of needs in only 40 calories. Studies show vitamin C from this citrus family may help protect the body’s DNA from damage caused by air pollution and everyday wear and tear.

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    Here’s to a Healthy 2017!

    Health Notes by Dr. Liz

    With a New Year comes a new you… right? This year let’s focus on a few key areas for better health but without the grand plans of dropping “all” those extra pounds or exercising “every day.” These simple tips will get you going on the right track for a healthy year ahead.

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    Healthy Wintertime Baking Tips

    Health Notes by Dr. Liz

    With the holidays already over, you may not be ready to let go of cozy-feeling baked goods. But at the same time you know many goodies come loaded with fat and added sugar. Here are some simple add-ins that up the nutrition of muffins, breads, scones and more.

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