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The Impact of Diet on Cancer Prevention: 13 Foods to Lower Your Risk
As the adage goes, ‘You are what you eat.’ This old saying holds more truth than we might imagine, especially when it comes to our health, and more specifically, in relation to cancer prevention. Diet and lifestyle are pivotal elements in determining the risk of cancer. In fact, diet and obesity are related to up…
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The Impact of Diet on Cancer Prevention: 13 Foods to Lower Your Risk
As the adage goes, ‘You are what you eat.’ This old saying holds more truth than we might imagine, especially when it comes to our health, and more specifically, in relation to cancer prevention. Diet and lifestyle are pivotal elements in determining the risk of cancer. In fact, diet and obesity are related to up…
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The Health Wonders of Asparagus: A Nutritional Superstar
Asparagus, a green spear-shaped vegetable, is a nutritional powerhouse that offers a myriad of health benefits. Not only is it packed with essential vitamins and minerals, but it also has unique health-enhancing qualities that make it a valuable addition to any diet. This article explores the numerous health benefits of asparagus and provides practical advice…
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The Health Wonders of Asparagus: A Nutritional Superstar
Asparagus, a green spear-shaped vegetable, is a nutritional powerhouse that offers a myriad of health benefits. Not only is it packed with essential vitamins and minerals, but it also has unique health-enhancing qualities that make it a valuable addition to any diet. This article explores the numerous health benefits of asparagus and provides practical advice…
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Mediterranean Diet for Heart Health: Foods to Eat and How to Get Started
Imagine living along the Mediterranean Sea. Does it sound like a beautiful, out-of-touch dream? While you may not be able to pack your bags and move to Greece, you can eat Mediterranean cuisine from the comfort of your own home. Named the best diet of 2023 by U.S. News and World Report, the Mediterranean diet brings…
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Nutrition Insights: Prebiotics, Probiotics, and Innovations Revolutionizing Health and Wellness
Prebiotics and Immune Health Formulations The potential of prebiotics to enhance immune health is driving expansion in the health sector. A revelation by Clasado Biosciences highlighted the growing demand for prebiotics and their pivotal role in immune health formulations. This development comes in the wake of increased awareness about the impact of diet on health,…
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Scientists turn tomatoes purple to make them more nutritious
Nathan Pumplin, President and CEO for Norfolk Healthy Produce, explains more about the genetically modified purple tomato. Move aside, blackberries and grapes. One of the most vibrant violet plants in the produce aisle, garden and salads will soon be the purple tomato. About the size and shape of a cherry tomato, the new tomato is…
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10 Low-Carb Breakfast Recipes That Will Actually Fill You Up
Complex carbohydrates, often referred to as slow-release carbs, include whole grains, legumes, and vegetables, and they deliver a gradual supply of energy to the body. This is due to their high fiber content, which slows digestion and provides a steady release of glucose into the bloodstream, helping to manage blood sugar levels.
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Unlocking Allergy Answers: The Power of DNA Testing and Personaliz…
Allergies have long been a thorn in the side of many, often leading to an endless guessing game of what foods might trigger discomfort. But now, DNA testing offers new hope for those seeking answers and personalized dietary recommendations. This was the case for one author who, after a lifetime of allergies, turned to the…
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Cayuga County Senior Nutrition Program menus for Feb. 12-16
MONDAY, FEB. 12: Breaded pork patty with onion gravy, oven-roasted potatoes, mixed vegetables, wheat bread, pineapple tidbits, apple juice, skim milk/margarine, substitute: macaroni and cheese TUESDAY, FEB. 13: Baked turkey breast with poultry gravy, candied spiced yams, green beans, wheat bread, tropical fruit, grape juice, skim milk/margarine, substitute: beef patty with gravy WEDNESDAY, FEB. 14:…