Love this report that a healthy diet also tends to provide improved sleep quality–likely an obvious statement, but hopefully a motivator if you’ve been on the fence about eating healthfully! So, here’s to a whole food diet and healthy sleep!
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Dried Apples Improve Heart Health
Research has shown that eating dried apples reduces risk of cardiovascular disease in women. Consuming nuts has also shown this trend. Bottom line: include healthy fruits, nuts and veggies in your diet! 🙂
Wondering About the Rash of Wheat Sensitivity?
Here is an article that confirms increased reaction to wheat that has been deamidated. Deamidation of wheat is done to create a more soluble product for food production (i.e., as an additive–NOT a whole food).
Over-the-Counter Vit. D Supplements
Discouraging information:Â Vit. D levels purchased over-the-counter (OTC) may not be as labelled. This can also be true with other OTC supplements. Please consider purchasing from a reputable source instead.
Good Gut Bugs for Eczema
Recent research indicates a correlation between gut flora and eczema. If you are suffering from eczema, try a good quality probiotic or homemade yogurt (given in Recipe section).
Vitamin D–For Your Health!
This is a wonderful slideshow of recent findings on the importance of Vit. D. Current blood level goal is 60. Sadly, insurance companies are starting to refuse coverage of Vitamin D testing despite the overwhelming research that indicates its importance.
Another Reason to Eat Your Veggies!
Eating colorful vegetables appears to reduce the risk of estrogen-receptor negative breast cancer. And, of course, we know that vegetable consumption is beneficial for many other health reasons–from constipation to cancer. So, eat those wonderful veggies! Read more here.
“Water-Dispersable” Curcumin
So that’s a mouthful of terms! What I want to point out here is that the form of curcumin (common name is “turmeric”) makes a difference. Turmeric is a wonderful anti-inflammatory agent, protects the liver, and more. Recent research is revealing that the “water-dispersable” form is better absorbed. I carry […]
Adverse Impact of Stress
Great article on the bad news about chronic stress. But it also has links to stress-reduction techniques. Click here!
Small Portions Satisfy!
Good news for those of us trying to lose some weight:Â small portions can be satisfying and allow reduction in calorie intake, and potential weight loss! Read more here.
