Big Chill: The Best Frozen Fruits and Veggies
Missing fresh summertime produce like sweet berries and peaches or crisp, nutrient-packed zucchini and corn? Good news! You can find these fruits, veggies and more right in the freezer aisle!
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Go with the (Whole) Grain!
Health Notes by Dr. Liz
You know that grains supply quality carbs along with fiber and a host of nutrients. But did you know that some grains also supply a decent dose of protein? Along with other plant-based proteins such as beans and nuts, this protein supplies your body with essential amino acids needed for muscle recovery and a wide array of other crucial duties.
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Six Healthy Must-Have Foods for Fall
Health Notes by Dr. Liz
The air is crisp and the days are shorter—it’s fall! And this means a new array of health-boosting foods in the produce department. Enjoy these six must-eat fall foods for better health.
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Show Some Pumpkin Pride
Health Notes by Dr. Liz
In addition to their traditional appearance on your front porch around Halloween, pumpkins should be part of your daily fare this time of year. Loaded with scads of health-boosting nutrients, pumpkins are fall’s “superfood,” whether fresh or canned!
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Persimmon, Please
Health Notes by Dr. Liz
Persimmon season is officially a go. If you haven’t tried one of these sweet, sumptuous fruits yet, October through December is the perfect time to take a bite.
Looking for the perfect persimmon recipe? Try Persimmon Cookies, one of our favorites.
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An Apple a Day
Health Notes from Dr. Liz
The old adage, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” is closer to the truth than you might think. These crisp fall fruits come packed with health-boosting nutrition and easily fit into your daily diet. Eat an apple a day for...
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Healthful Hummus
Health Notes from Dr. Liz
Hummus, a Middle Eastern dip believed to have roots in 13th century Egyptian cuisine, is traditionally a blend of chickpeas, tahini (a ground sesame seed sauce), garlic and lemon juice. This tasty blend makes for some powerful nutrition.
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Oktoberfest Foods
Health Notes from Dr. Liz
Why not celebrate another country’s holiday when it involves delicious foods and lasts 16 days?! Oktoberfest, originally a wedding celebration of a Bavarian prince back in 1810, is marked by traditional foods including sausages and copious amounts of beer. These foods are not exactly what you think of as “good for you” eats, but they actually do have some health benefits.
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Got Sleep?
Health Notes from Dr. Liz
Probably not enough... sleep, that is. Many health experts agree that most of us operate on too few hours of sleep: children, teens, young adults, middle aged and older people alike are just not getting enough rest. We either aren’t allotting sufficient time for sleep due to many distractions (TV, video games and other screen activities, etc.), or we are experiencing disrupted sleep due to a host of other reasons, including daily stressors and even dietary issues.
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Sprouted-grain Primer
Health Notes from Dr. Liz
Mother Nature knows how to pack a whole lot of nutrition into a tiny little package: for example, into the seeds of plants. Beans, grains, and nuts, as well as chia, sunflower, flax and other seeds, can provide a wealth of nutrition. And when they’ve sprouted, these seeds’ health benefits only increase. Check out sprouted grains’ health resume...