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Cold-Fighting Hot Toddy

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An alcohol-free remedy made with cold-beating herbs When I was growing up, my dad’s remedy for a cold was a hot toddy made with whiskey. I always thought it was an English remedy that he picked up from my Nanna and Grand-dad who came from the UK. It turns out […]

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Vitamin C Is For Children

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Vitamin C has been the first line of defense for fighting the common cold for many years. That’s still true. But did you know that vitamin C is vital for children’s overall health and development? Vitamin C is important in the formation of: Blood vessels, muscles, and many tissues, including […]

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Crazy for Quinoa

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Brown rice has been my Go-2-Grain for many years. I think since high school (now don’t go asking how long ago that’s been!) But lately, I’ve been swapping my rice for quinoa and I’ve not been disappointed. I am crazy about this new grain! Though it’s not actually a grain […]

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Health Bites Ketchup

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Did you know that most commercial ketchups have more sugar per cup than ice cream? This is often because high fructose corn syrup is  used as a sweetener (which has been linked to many health problems, such as type 2 diabetes, high triglyceride levels and obesity. Wouldn’t you like a healthier alternative? I’ve found it only […]

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Smart Thinking

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The brain is a powerful organ. Though it only weighs 3 pounds and is only 2% of the body by weight, it consumes nearly 25% of the body’s energy. This amazing organ houses what many of us hold dear–our memories. Another 66 seconds another individual is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, […]